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    industrial I/O
    I/O technology may seem like a straightforward component of industrial automation, but its evolution is redefining how manufacturers connect, collect and act on data. From distributed architectures and wireless capabilities to built-in intelligence and AI integration, today’s I/O systems are powering smarter, more flexible and connected factories.
    John Parraga, ECS Solutions
    Ingredient variability has long been the enemy of product consistency in batch processing. However, the use of moisture sensing technology that automatically adjusts ingredient...
    Vladimir Timofeev
    data infrastructure options
    Learn how to balance scalability, flexibility and security for smarter, data-driven production using on-premises, cloud and/or edge data infrastructures.
    Fred Fontaine, president at E Tech Group
    Manufacturers can benefit from moving beyond traditional system integration projects and toward main automation partner relationships to align every automation project with overarching...
    Reconciling data issues with agentic AI
    Agentic AI is set to revolutionize manufacturing with its ability to autonomously simplify complex tasks and reconcile data issues. Learn how Aveva is applying agentic AI with...
    engineer checking devices at a process plant
    Process industry standards historically dictated that a separate platform be used for a safety system. But modern technology now enables fully integrated systems that can handle...
    Aerosol canisters move through production at PLZ.
    With distinct targets related to improving safety and product quality while increasing productivity and reducing scrap, PLZ Corp. expects its digital transformation process to...
    Bill Mueller, Lucid Automation and Security
    Some wonder if AI will replace PID control loops. The reality is that, instead of replacing PID, AI is stepping in to help keep things running smoothly without upending regulatory...

    Products

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    FCI's Gas Master Sensor for the ST80 Series flow meters delivers accurate, repeatable gas flow measurement in the presence of even more moisture and condensation droplets.
    2003np Alliancesensors
    The LV-45 linear position sensors from Alliance Sensors Group are specifically designed for measuring applications requiring rugged devices.
    SKF Fiber Optic Sensing uses optical fibers to measure forces in real time in difficult environments and without electronics.
    SKF Fiber Optic Sensing uses optical fibers to measure forces in real time in difficult environments and without electronics.

    Videos

    AI copilots
    Industrial AI copilots leverage LLM AI, but are trained on specific system data, providing tailored insights for operators and engineers.
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    New visions for the Purdue Model are helping it bridge the gap between manufacturing OT and IT.
    Automation World MES Application Insights
    At Maple Leaf Foods, MES served as the centerpiece of an Internet of Things initiative.
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