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The evolution of industrial HMIs from simple interfaces to today’s edge computing powerhouses has been remarkable, and unlocks new possibilities for optimizing industrial operations, enhancing efficiency, and driving digital transformation. Schneider Electric’s IPC solutions are at the forefront of this revolution, offering industrial companies an intelligent window to the critical real-time data they need from the control room to the plant floor and beyond, to make faster and better decisions, anytime and anywhere. Industrial digital transformation leverages the latest IIoT technologies, like these new IPCs, to transform the way we work, allowing industrial companies and their workforces to become more connected, informed, productive, agile, and strategic. Adopting these technologies and starting the digital transformation journey enables them to stay ahead in today’s fast-moving digital landscape. It’s clear that technological evolutions like the one we have seen with HMIs are paving the way for a more efficient, effective, and sustainable industrial future for us all.
Verifying Quality without Compromising Production Output Through Holistic Traceability
Shipping a mislabeled product is at the heart of some of the largest recalls, damaged supplier relations, compliance violations, and warranty costs across multiple industries. Customers relying on “just-in-time” delivery can experience costly downtime if the quality of a label or barcode is not maintained upstream. Handheld high-volume traceability systems continue to be a powerful tool to address these challenges, especially when integrated into all-in-one automation architecture. This blog will explore the benefits and applications of these systems, with a focus on Omron’s unified offerings.
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Festo: Machine Safety – Why It Matters & How to Achieve It
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Rockwell Automation: How Connectivity and Digitization are Transforming Mine Operations
I was recently invited to speak at the Future Mining Summit 2017 event hosted by the Global Mining Standards and Guidelines Group. The two-day conference was held in early December 2017. The venue was a fitting one: 20-metres below ground in Stockholm, Sweden at Epiroc’s test mine.
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Intralec Announces Leadership Transition in Northern GTA Sales Region
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ADVANCED Motion Controls Takes Servo Drives to New Heights (and Depths) with FlexPro Extended Environment Product Line
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JMP Parent Company, CONVERGIX Acquires AGR Automation, Expanding Global Reach
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