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    The biggest changes to the 2023 Readers' Choice Awards came in the way of supplier consolidations and acquisitions. Original equipment manufacturers are comfortable in their choices, and many of them are holding onto the partners that brought them to the dance in the first place.
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    Industrial PCs

    21 tools system integrators need in their bags

    Tracy Williams
    Sept. 18, 2023
    The right tools are essential for every system integrator who wants to be prepared for any situation that may arise
    8 Reasons Ethernet Has Endured For 50 Years
    Time-Sensitive Networking

    8 reasons Ethernet has endured for 50 years

    Anna Townshend
    June 27, 2023
    Ethernet Alliance discusses the flexibility, adaptability and power of Ethernet
    Ethernet Celebrates 50 Years
    Time-Sensitive Networking

    Ethernet celebrates 50 years

    Anna Townshend
    June 23, 2023
    Ethernet Alliance, the industry consortium dedicated to the advancement of Ethernet, celebrates its power to connect, adapt and evolve
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    Robotics

    System integrator acquires AGV manufacturer

    Anna Townshend
    June 21, 2023
    To enhance its focus on supply chain technology, Barcoding acquired Fred Automation
    How Is Technology Democratization Impacting Industrial Automation
    Workforce

    How is technology democratization impacting industrial automation?

    Anna Townshend
    June 20, 2023
    Plug-and-play, customizable components provide flexibility and scalability

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    Metrology company supports national certification program

    Anna Townshend
    June 16, 2023
    NIMS certifies manufacturing students in machining, and Renishaw will provide new technology to speed up the parts verification process
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    How do ChatGPT results compare to real-life experiences?

    Jeremy Pollard
    June 15, 2023
    Why AI can’t share its own industrial-automation memories and expertise
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    Embedded vs. machine vision systems in factory automation

    Joey Stubbs
    June 14, 2023
    How to select a vision system for your industrial-manufacturing application
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    Waves of machine innovation flood factory floors

    Rick Rice
    June 13, 2023
    QR codes, augmented reality and signal lights lead the post-pandemic innovation surge
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    5 common control-system mistakes and how to avoid them

    Shawn Cox
    June 12, 2023
    Be mindful of requirements, constraints, overcomplication, testing and maintenance
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    Maintenance-is-a-service

    Mike Bacidore
    June 8, 2023
    OEMs can offer subscription-based productivity instead of selling capital equipment
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    How does distributed I/O communicate with the controller?

    Andy Watkins
    June 7, 2023
    Industrial protocols are designed for data transfer
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    OEMs remain loyal and true to their machine-buying customers and their suppliers

    Mike Bacidore
    June 5, 2023
    Factory end users often dictate automation-component selection
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    Sensors

    Smart load cells expedite integration and improve data accuracy

    June 1, 2023
    Precision measurement is a critical machine function in many applications
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    DevOps strategies through the lens of automation software development

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    Robotics

    Automated warehouse machinery leverages technology

    Mike Bacidore
    May 25, 2023
    GTP, ASRS, OSR, AMRs and AGVs move inventory at Digi-Key
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    Standards for sizing motor starters vary overseas

    Anna Townshend
    May 23, 2023
    NEMA guides the North American market, and IEC dominates in Europe; miniaturization trend will continue
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    Process Variables

    Distillery control system designed by university team reduces manual operation time

    Benjamin Sprouse
    May 18, 2023
    UCCS engineers prove out automation and process for local craft distillery
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    Electromechanical

    Design conveyance first to minimize motion time and optimize process time

    Ben Hope
    May 11, 2023
    Achieve better system balance, simpler station design and a smaller footprint with smart conveyance
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    Sensors

    How to implement condition monitoring in manufacturing equipment

    Joey Stubbs
    May 8, 2023
    Use networked sensors to increase machine value with data-acquisition and analytics capabilities
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    Workforce

    Dr. Christina Franke wins 2023 Engineer Powerwoman award

    Anna Townshend
    May 5, 2023
    Career in industrial manufacturing made her an engineering leader, mentor and innovator
    Technology Partnership Introduces Automation As A Service To Improve Vision System Analytics
    Vision Systems

    Technology partnership introduces automation-as-a-service to improve vision-system analytics

    Anna Townshend
    May 4, 2023
    Denali Advanced Integration combines end-to-end automation with Amazon Web Services machine learning
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    What literally drives machinery

    Rick Rice
    May 3, 2023
    VFDs keep automated equipment moving
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    Shawn Cox
    May 2, 2023
    Interlock switches, light curtains, safety mats and e-stop buttons make machinery safer
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    Where to mount the uninterruptible power supply in the cabinet

    Jeremy Pollard
    May 1, 2023
    The control panel is prime real estate, but critical components need their space