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Achieving a safe mobile robot installation
Many companies have questions on how to ensure a safe autonomous mobile robot installation. [ + ]
The importance of being easily replaceable
Would you ask a software vendor how easy it is to rip out and replace their software? [ + ]
Automation opportunities in the new space era
The increasing interest in Australia for commercial involvement in space opens up new avenues of opportunity for automation engineers. [ + ]
OT/IT network convergence: experience-based best practices
The idea of network convergence sets the stage for interactions between IT and OT network personnel with very different training, experiences and cultures. [ + ]
2020 CEO Insights: Mauro DelleMonache
Mauro DelleMonache of Schneider Electric discusses his company's experiences in resource recovery, AI and supply chain management. [ + ]
Deepwater wind farms take renewable energy offshore
The global offshore industry is diversifying from oil and gas into renewables as the technology for the installation of wind farms in deep water is improving. [ + ]
5 STEM education trends for 2020
In the coming decade, we will see a change in STEM careers and, consequently, the ways in which graduates will be prepared for them will need an overhaul. [ + ]
Python and machine learning are incredible tools for IA
Python is now increasingly being used in the industrial automation and embedded systems world. [ + ]
2020 CEO Insights: Tim Keech
Tim Keech discusses how SMC Corporation in Australia is facing the challenges that 2020 will present. [ + ]
Additive manufacturing: not for everyone
Additive manufacturing is a fantastic technology that has brought great design freedom to many applications, but sometimes the old-fashioned way is better. [ + ]
From Dickens to the Jetsons: forget the crystal ball
Predicting the future of manufacturing gives analysts something to do, but only the nurturing of talent and flexibility can truly create a future-ready enterprise. [ + ]
Breaking down business risks through machine health visibility
Continuous condition monitoring powered by the IIoT is helping many manufacturers in transitioning to a new way of maintaining their machines. [ + ]
Gas flow measurement: what you don't know can be very expensive
Inaccurate or inconsistent measurement of air and gases can result in serious accidents, emergency shutdowns, unplanned maintenance or production slow-downs. [ + ]
Four generations of I/O integration
Over the years, technology has improved in the routing and terminating of I/O, increasing efficiency and productivity for machine builders. [ + ]
2020 CEO Insights: Harry Mulder
Harry Mulder of OMRON discusses AI, robots and advanced manufacturing. [ + ]