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Sustainable Manufacturing through Modern Automation

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“Sustainability” is far from the marketing buzzword that many have come to label it. Sustainability, particularly in manufacturing, is a concept that will shape the future of resource efficiency, waste mitigation, and the reduction of emissions produced during the manufacturing process.

Workplace & Safety Practices for Automation?

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Industrial automation technology has earned a spot in the annals of history as being the driving force in unprecedented levels of productivity, efficiency, and quality. Perhaps automation’s greatest contribution, however, has been advancements in worker safety, which has seen commensurate progress the more widely adopted automation technologies become.

In this article, we’ll examine the relationship between automation technologies and workplace safety.

The Advantages of Block Diagrams in Industrial Process Controls

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Whether you’re designing a new system or making improvements to an existing one, a block diagram is a great tool to leverage when communicating a high-level overview of the relationship between the system’s various major components and processes. While block diagrams may not include everything in a system down to the smallest circuit, they are a valuable resource when designing industrial process control systems.

Variable Frequency Drives: Basics and Common Applications of VFDs

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Electric motors are used in multiple applications of our everyday lives but require the right amount of electrical energy to provide optimal torque and speed. To control these motors, Variable Frequency Devices (VFD), are used to convert AC current into DC current from the power supply. In this article we will look at how these devices work, and how they are important

 

Understanding the Three Types of Automation

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Automated systems are quickly becoming a staple in the manufacturing world. It is responsible for delivering a large portion of the consumer goods that we purchase regularly and it continues to leave an indelible mark on economies around the globe. To some, this technology is a disrupter to the established workforce, to others it is a necessary step forward to improved productivity, worker safety, and the efficient use of resources.

Servitization & Sensors: The Merits of Servitization as a Service

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The idea of servitization is nothing new. Many manufacturers have always offered extended warranties, future inspections and extensive service contracts.

Industrial Automation Gets Help From Social Media Image Recognition

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When we think of automation, we often think of the automotive manufacturing industry, where the use of robotic technology has remained the standard for decades. But there are a whole host of uses for automation, and one of them is the process of bin picking. Bin picking is the removal of unsorted parts from transport containers.