By Taking an Operations-Based Approach to Manufacturing Execution Systems, New Isa Book Outlines a Pathway to Improved Plant Floor Productivity, Efficiency

By Taking an Operations-Based Approach to Manufacturing Execution Systems, New Isa Book Outlines a Pathway to Improved Plant Floor Productivity, Efficiency

By describing the implementation and use of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) through an operations-focused approach, a new ISA book aims to help manufacturing engineers improve plant floor efficiency, quality, and productivity. Manufacturing Execution Systems: An Operations Management Approach by Grant Vokey and Thomas Seubert—two widely recognized, experienced experts in manufacturing operations and processes—explains that because MES are most commonly and inadequately defined through an IT-based, rather than a business operations perspective, their potential to improve manufacturing results has been significantly limited.

 

 

 

Siemens at Hannover Messe 2020

Siemens at Hannover Messe 2020

In an era of consumer-oriented production and economic uncertainty, industrial companies are constantly facing new challenges. We’re integrating cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, Edge and Cloud computing, and Industrial 5G into the Digital Enterprise. This is how we’re enabling the intelligence that’s required for the production of customized products.

 

 

 

Functional Safety Standards

Functional Safety Standards

The causes of hazards and the technical measures applied to avoid them can vary widely. As a result, different types of safety are differentiated by the cause of potential hazards, for example. We talk about “functional safety” when safety depends on the correct function of an electrical (E), electronic (E) and programmable electronic (PE) system (abbreviated to: E/E/PE system).

 

 

 

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Rockwell Automation Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for The 12th Time

Rockwell Automation has been recognized as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a renowned voice in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. The recognition honors companies that exemplify purpose-based strategy and are committed to making positive changes throughout their international communities.

 

 

 

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Charter of Trust partners decide on further measures for more cybersecurity

The Charter-of-Trust (CoT) partners have agreed to deliver next-generation products with preset cybersecurity, following a clear “Security by Default” philosophy. At present, there are no uniform regulations governing this issue – many products leave the factory solely dependent on safety systems that do not provide comprehensive protection. Users often have to adjust security settings afterward.

 

 

 

Siemens Mobility builds regional trains for the Lausitz

Siemens Mobility builds regional trains for the Lausitz

DB Regio has ordered 18 three-part Mireo trainsets from Siemens for service in the Lausitz regional network in the states of Brandenburg and Saxony. On December 17, 2019, DB Regio was awarded the contract for the Lausitz network by the Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) on behalf of the State of Brandenburg and the Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig (ZVNL).

 

 

 

Rittal Canada introduces the ‘Advancing Women in Tech’ Scholarship as part of the EFC Scholarship Program

Rittal Canada introduces the ‘Advancing Women in Tech’ Scholarship as part of the EFC Scholarship Program

In the spirit of advancing women in technical education and careers, Rittal Systems Ltd., Canada, proudly offers two scholarships of $1,750 each, to female undergraduate students in Canada, who are passionate about a career in the Electrical, and related, industries. This scholarship is part of The Electro-Federation Canada Scholarship program that provides university and college students, who are interested in pursuing a career in the Electrical industry, with funding to support their academics.

 

 

 

Presenting the newest EPLAN Platform

Presenting the newest EPLAN Platform

EPLAN Platform, Version 2.9, has been available since the end of January. Quickly generated QR codes can store hyperlinks, which can be opened out in the field. Layers Management ensures all changes are saved automatically, making implementing company standards even easier. Projects can be completed faster with mass editing of project data using expanded navigators. And speaking of standardization, macros can now easily be re-used.

 

 

 

The future is bright: Hatch recognized as Top Employer for Young People

The future is bright: Hatch recognized as Top Employer for Young People

Hatch has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the fourth consecutive year. Canada’s Top Employers for Young People is an editorial competition organized by the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. This special designation recognizes the employers that offer the nation’s best workplaces and programs for young people just starting their careers. The employers on the list are Canada’s leaders in attracting and retaining younger employees to their organizations.

 

 

 

Nexans, Eversource and Ørsted sign Framework Agreement for North American Offshore Wind Farm development with the opportunity to provide up to 1,000 kilometers of export cable for multiple Ørsted projects till 2027 in United States

Nexans, Eversource and Ørsted sign Framework Agreement for North American Offshore Wind Farm development with the opportunity to provide up to 1,000 kilometers of export cable for multiple Ørsted projects till 2027 in United States

In the final quarter of 2019, Nexans, Eversource, and Ørsted announced a framework agreement. The agreement will reinforce their long-term partnership and will result in Nexans having the opportunity to provide up to 1,000 km of subsea high voltage export cables for Ørsted’s offshore wind farms in North America. The first delivery is expected by 2022 and the agreement extends until 2027.

 

 

 

ABB and B&R launch first fully integrated Machine-Centric Robotics solution

ABB and B&R launch first fully integrated Machine-Centric Robotics solution

B&R, a unit of ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation business, announced the integration of ABB robots into its automation portfolio. With the ability to offer unprecedented levels of machine flexibility and precision, merging robotics with machine control into one unified architecture will enable manufacturers to embrace the trend of mass customization and optimize their lot size one processes.

 

 

 

Beckhoff Introduces Smart Engineering Directly in the Cloud

Beckhoff Introduces Smart Engineering Directly in the Cloud

Beckhoff Automation has introduced new TwinCAT Cloud Engineering software for IoT and Industrie 4.0 applications. With this feature-filled addition to the TwinCAT 3 platform, users can instantiate and use existing TwinCAT engineering and runtime products directly in the cloud. The solution is easy to access from the Beckhoff website with a web browser and requires no additional software.