http://www.automationworld.com/automatinoworldfeed.xml All Content fresh to automationworld.com en http://www.automationworld.com/operations/timex-speeds-simplifies-quality-inspections An image dimension measurement system improves the quality inspection process by eliminating the need for X-Y stages, and allowing several parts to be measured simultaneously. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:58:32 +0000 Renee Robbins Bassett 13442 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/lots-learn-automation-conference Not everybody was able to attend The Automation Conference May 14-15 in Chicago. So I figured I’d share a few things I heard while there. Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000 Pat Reynolds 13438 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/energy-management/energy-efficiency-creates-significant-cost-savings Delta Institute set out to show Chicago manufacturers what could be done to improve operational energy efficiency, which is not only good for the environment but good for the bottom line as well. Wed, 15 May 2013 22:49:09 +0000 Aaron Hand 13434 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/security/cyber-security-continuous-improvement-do-something Industrial cyber security concerns and tactics were woven throughout The Automation Conference 2013. A keynote session focused on the myth of air-gap protection, while members of the Ask the Experts Panel on Ethernet on the Plant Floor ended by answering questions about where to start with cyber security. Wed, 15 May 2013 22:43:31 +0000 Joan Jacinto 13433 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/industry-business/why-do-automation-system-integration-projects-fail A panel of certified control system integrators share the hard questions end users should be asking to ensure they get the automation systems they need. They spoke to attendees during Day Two of The Automation Conference in Chicago. Wed, 15 May 2013 22:19:22 +0000 Joan Jacinto 13432 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/operations/addressing-fatal-flaw-engineering-education At The Automation Conference, Purdue’s Gary Bertoline explained the problems with a theoretically based higher-education system in the U.S., and gave solutions to bring it back in line with manufacturing’s needs. Wed, 15 May 2013 21:32:29 +0000 Aaron Hand 13431 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/industry-business/automation-community-comes-together-tac-2013 The Automation Conference for 2013 included a stellar lineup of speakers, a tabletop exhibition area, and ample networking opportunities for those dedicated to solving automation challenges in manufacturing, processing and packaging. Even though it’s over, here’s your backstage pass. Wed, 15 May 2013 21:23:51 +0000 George Shurtleff 13430 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/operations/scholarship-supports-chicago-manufacturing-initiative At TAC 2013, Summit Media Group presented a check to a Chicago high school program looking to put a fire in the belly of students to pursue manufacturing-related jobs. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:43:08 +0000 George Shurtleff 13317 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/don%E2%80%99t-overlook-mro-data Poor maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) data can create large-scale problems for manufacturers. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:25:20 +0000 Dave Greenfield 13403 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/networking/profibus-linkedin-group-change A new LinkedIn group—Profibusters—now serves as a forum for Profibus and Profinet discussions. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:20:13 +0000 Dave Greenfield 13404 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/campbell-soups-data-acquisition-journey Tom Braydich, Campbell's director of controls and maintenance systems engineering, doesn't want to pound his PLCs full of code to enjoy the benefits of the automated data collection. So he found another way, and told attendees at The Automation Conference about it. Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000 Pat Reynolds 13429 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/industry-business/are-you-ready-new-industrial-revolution-here Digitalization of part drawings, additive manufacturing and other advances are commoditizing parts manufacturing. This next industrial revolution is going to be hard and messy, says one speaker at The Automation Conference 2013. Are you ready? Wed, 15 May 2013 01:30:49 +0000 Joan Jacinto 13428 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/operations/get-your-head-cloud Coca-Cola’s Kai Mariappan explained at The Automation Conference why the cloud makes perfect sense for automation maintenance. And why it should be called ‘cloutamation.’ Wed, 15 May 2013 01:26:09 +0000 Aaron Hand 13427 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/industry-business/attendees-flock-automation-conference More than 230 attendees enjoyed Day One of The Automation Conference 2013, the second annual gathering of manufacturing, process plant and packaging professionals interested in driving efficiency through automation. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:21:00 +0000 Joan Jacinto 13420 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/air-gaps-wont-protect-your-operations Good luck isolating your operations network from outside elements. The idea that you can is a myth, since people will always find other ways to get data to where they need it. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:57:59 +0000 Aaron Hand 13419 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/emerson-opens-americas-headquarters-valve-automation-technologies The new $30 million Americas headquarters for valve automation technologies in Houston includes a manufacturing facility. It will expand services available to the oil and gas and petrochemical industries. Tue, 14 May 2013 19:44:39 +0000 George Shurtleff 13418 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/industry-business/pepsico-forming-itautomation-partnership-merging-two-companies Keynote session number one this morning at The Automation Conference provided a unique glimpse into how challenging but potentially rewarding it can be when the IT folks and the Automation folks find ways to work cooperatively. Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:05 +0000 George Shurtleff 13417 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/control/education-outreach-sensors-b2mml Banner Engineering and MESA International launch new education programs designed to engage families as well as practicing engineers. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:13 +0000 Dave Greenfield 13402 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/industry-business/aw-top-5-pulse-may-10-2013 A glimpse into how a major automation player is tackling rapidly changing global manufacturing industries leads our list this week. Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000 Aaron Hand 13415 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/control/emerson-opens-americas-headquarters-valve-automation-technologies The new $30 million Americas headquarters for valve automation technologies in Houston includes a manufacturing facility. It will expand services available to the oil and gas and petrochemical industries. Fri, 10 May 2013 22:02:53 +0000 Renee Robbins Bassett 13405 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/industry-business/abb%E2%80%99s-joe-hogan-step-down-ceo Citing personal reasons for leaving the company, Hogan will continue to lead ABB until a successor is announced. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:26:36 +0000 Aaron Hand 13401 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/how-concurrent-software-licensing-can-benefit-emi-users Software licensing agreements can be complicated for an enterprise. Using a multi-plant cereal maker as an example, a maker of enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) software explains how concurrent licensing compares to traditional named licenses in terms of cost and administration. Fri, 10 May 2013 04:04:09 +0000 Renee Robbins Bassett 13400 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/networking/cisco-reveals-internet-things-strategy-hannover At Hannover Fair, Cisco showed off its Internet of Things strategy to connect and more easily manage data from anywhere in the world. Fri, 10 May 2013 01:10:36 +0000 Aaron Hand 13399 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/control/festo-shows-innovative-gantry-hannover Festo’s H-gantry EXCM provides precise and fast positioning in cramped installation conditions. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:59:07 +0000 Aaron Hand 13398 at http://www.automationworld.com http://www.automationworld.com/control/beckhoff-links-operator-displays-100-m A new connection technology enables multi-touch panels to be up to 100 m from the industrial PC. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:46:29 +0000 Aaron Hand 13397 at http://www.automationworld.com