FIELDBUSES & NETWORKS Ethernet becomes slimline & real-time capable 06.09.2019 The proliferation of data transmission standards in factories is coming to an end. OPC-UA and TSN are making ...
DIGITALISATION SMEs should consider automation as an important prerequisite for growth 04.09.2019 …says L R Katrat, Managing Director, Katlax Enterprises, in an interview with A&D India. He also elaborates on how ...
FIELDBUSES & NETWORKS Fieldbuses in era of Industry 4.0 07.08.2019 Fieldbus technology in industrial automation is not only fairly intricate because of the various solutions ...
METAL WORKING FLUIDS Hybrid solution: Combining conventional CNC machining with industrial 3D printing 30.07.2019 Hybrid manufacturing process ensures maximum productivity in metalworking applications. The case study explains how ...
SOFTWARE & ENGG TOOLS Controller and multi-touch HMI in one device 10.06.2019 Multi-touch HMI by B&R comes with a touch screen that reacts flawlessly, where the Power Panel C50 comes with a ...
WELDING & ASSEMBLY Exploring the role of Big Data in Welding Technology 15.02.2019 The trend of digitisation, known as Industry 4.0, is resulting in a transformation of the industrial sector, in ...
IMAGE PROCESSING / MACHINE VISION Image processing in the automotive industry 08.01.2019 There are hardly any manufacturing processes that are conceivable without imaging. Industrial image processing works ...
SMART MANUFACTURING The awareness on IIoT is increasing among SMEs 14.12.2018 …says Akilur Rahman, Chief Technology Officer, ABB India, in this interaction with Juili Eklahare. He throws light ...
AUTOMOTIVE Our focus is on continuous R&D 30.11.2018 Ale Lee, Sales Manager, DEES Hydraulic Industrial, in this interview with Suchi Adhikari, shares his insights on the ...
FIELDBUS & NETWORKING Exploring the latest industrial communication solutions 28.11.2018 Most device manufactures today are looking for multi-protocol connectivity so as to serve a wide range of automation ...
CONTROL & REGULATION How to add process control to a PLC-based system 27.11.2018 Today’s automation applications are less narrowly defined than in the past. Hence, control engineers, who have spent ...
Food and beverage manufacturing Smart operationsRecipe for success 07.09.2018 Smart manufacturing can help companies to optimise their business processes to a level that could previously only be ...
Design considerations for securing industrial automation and control system networks 21.08.2018 There are some general guidelines that need to be considered in order to help design and deploy a holistic defense- ...
Fieldbuses & Networks Profibus vs Profinet: Comparison and migration strategies 04.07.2018 As per various industry findings, Industrial Ethernet has been growing faster than traditional fieldbuses for a ...
Power & Energy Energy infrastructure demands mission critical networking 02.07.2018 As the industry moves towards adopting standardised technologies, users must select products that have been tested ...
Fieldbuses & Networks Intelligent RFID system for tool identification 27.06.2018 An application story on how Turck’s BL ident RFID system reduces the reading time for the tool turret of a CNC ...
M2M communication Realising digitalisation through efficient M-to-M communication 28.05.2018 Without machine-to-machine connectivity, a complete connected factory would cease to exist. This article highlights ...
Drives & Controls “Converting challenges into opportunities” 18.05.2018 Gebhard Kübler and Lothar Kübler, Managing Directors, Kübler Group, highlight the company’s approach towards the ...
Smart Manufacturing How to navigate the road to smart manufacturing 17.05.2018 Adoption of key technologies such as IoT is an essential part of a smart manufacturing approach. The article ...
Networking & Connectivity Making machines ready for IoT 09.05.2018 With fully linked value chains, the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the rules of the game. The article ...
Edge Computing Primer IoT intelligence starts at the edge 06.03.2018 Edge computing basically brings cloud computing down to the edge of the network, in the physical world. The feature ...
Cables & Connectors Data cable solutions for the smart factory 14.02.2018 With the demand for higher data is increasing, data cables are increasingly being used to create more information ...
Control & Communication Connected machine using IIoT technology 08.02.2018 An application story on the usage of IIoT technology from HMS by a machine builder JSI so as to build a truly ...
Industrial Automation “India’s IT potential—a huge opportunity” 05.01.2018 …says Ulrich Turck, Former Managing Director, Turck Automation GmbH, at the launch of the competence centre at Pune ...
Industrial Automation Industrial IoT – The Automation Perspective 21.12.2017 Every industry is getting ready for the fourth stage of revolution since Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping the ...
Industrial Computers Cost-effective solutions for ingredient batching, material handling & mixing 15.12.2017 The feature discusses how automation is the key to replace manual batching processes, which ultimately make ...
Smart Manufacturing Ensuring effective ROI for manufacturers 20.10.2017 The Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group and A&D India recently organised the Smart Industry Conference, in ...
Smart Manufacturing Walking through Smart Manufacturing… 16.10.2017 The Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group and A&D India recently organised the Smart Industry Conference, in ...
Wireless Automation Going wireless in equipment monitoring 29.08.2017 Maintenance of equipment monitoring systems is an important aspect of manufacturing plant operations. The article ...
Safety & Security “India — a major driver for economic development” 11.07.2017 …says Philip Schmersal, Managing Director & CEO, K A Schmersal GmbH, in an interaction with Megha Roy, where he ...
Control & Communication Remote solutions in industrial applications 06.07.2017 The demand for automation solutions from manufacturers is only increasing and providing remote access and remote ...
Networking & Connectivity Machine communication with Ethernet 03.07.2017 An application story on the usage of compact Profinet I/O modules by a supplier of punching and bending printing ...
Industrial Robotics Driving towards Internet of Robotic Things 23.05.2017 With the rapid pace of digitalisation, the smart factory in the near future will utilise robots, leading to a ...
Integrated Industry Going digital & connected: Unleashing added value!! 08.05.2017 With the recent emphasis on digitalisation in the manufacturing sector, the need for creating a manufacturing ...
Image Processing How to turn your Machine Vision System into an Integrated Smart System? 12.04.2017 The article highlights how shifting from a hardware-centric approach to a software-centric design approach can help ...
Drives & Control For automated decoration 27.03.2017 An application story on the usage of Kollmorgen’s servo-driven systems by Todema that provides high quality and ...
Union Budget 2017 Implication of budget on industry segment 27.03.2017 The feature highlights key insights from the industry experts on the implication of budget in infrastructure ...
Industrial Ethernet New product for EtherNet/IP Linking Device 27.03.2017 HMS Industrial Networks recently released the second product in their EtherNet/IP Linking Devices family
Manufacturing velocity 09.02.2017 The article addresses the changing automotive landscape and explains why automakers need to speed up with their ...
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) Optimising motion control system 31.01.2017 In today’s quarterly bottom-linedriven business environment, designers are pushed to design the least expensive ...
NIDays conference Addressing facets of a Connected World 31.01.2017 The recently held 13th edition of NIDays conference at Bengaluru addressed the different facets of a ‘Connected ...
Data Cables Lapp Group buys CEAM and Fender 30.01.2017 The company hires 110 employees in Monselice, Italy, and is one of the leading European manufacturers of data cables ...
Wires & Cables It’s not a cable, it’s an antenna! 09.01.2017 Using a radiating cable as an antenna offers major benefits, as these cables are tuned to the RF equipment to which ...
Control & Communication Transforming into Distributed Communications Architecture... 06.01.2017 Today, control systems are used broadly by many industries and implemented in a variety of ways. In all cases, a ...
Advancing the smart factory New levels of technology innovation 05.01.2017 Advancements in intelligent electronic sensing, control and communication are enabling new levels of factory ...
News Handheld HMI 05.01.2017 B&R has added three new mobile units to its HMI portfolio. These new models are suitable for applications in harsh ...
News EtherCAT industrial system to support machine builders 04.01.2017 The EtherCAT Technology Group has recently launched the EtherCAT industrial Ethernet system, which is a robust ...
Hydraulics & Pneumatics Scaling up energy efficiency 22.09.2016 Energy conservation refers to reducing energy consumption through using less of an energy service. The article talks ...
Modernising the automation systems 01.09.2016 Outdated or insufficient automation systems and components can compromise competitiveness, yet many manufacturers ...
Automotive Manufacturing velocity 01.09.2016 The article addresses the changing automotive landscape and explains why automakers need to speed up with their ...
