Browse by Editorial Category
Browse by Edition Date

May 2016

Skip Navigation Links.
Expand Applying TechnologyApplying Technology
Expand Automotive-Motorsports Mfg TechAutomotive-Motorsports Mfg Tech
Expand Cutting ToolsCutting Tools
Collapse Current NewsCurrent News
Toyoda Machinery USA and Fastems West Coast Lunch and Learn
Stäubli Automotive Technology Days 2016
520 Machine Sales Hosts 6th Annual Open House
Toyoda Machinery USA Hosts Walter Deep Hole Competence Builder
HAIMER USA North American Headquarters Grand Opening
DMG MORI Chicago Innovation Days
Sodick Dealers Across Northeast Midwest Host Series of Sales Events
Sciaky Inc. at Rapid 2016
Advanced Manufacturing Career Fair
Verisurf Software at Rapid 2016
Mazak HYBRID Technology at RAPID
Methods Nakamura-Tome Tech Days
Addy Machinery Open House
AIMS Three-Day Quality Manufacturing Event
Southwestern Industries Factory Showroom Open House
DMI Open House Event
Speakers Announced for AIMS Quality Manufacturing Event
Methods Techfest2016 Chicago
Methods Expert at Mfg4 2016
Mahr Federal to Feature Various Products At Metrology Solutions Expo
Mfg4 2016 to Convene Tradeshow and Conference
Mazak Northeast Event to Highlight Productivity Enhancing Innovations
ABB to Feature Collaborative Robot Demos at 2016 Vision Show
JEC Americas Announces Keynote Speaker for Composites Show and Conference
ABB Robotics to Hold 2016 Customer Days Exhibition June 8
AIMS to Host First Three-Day Quality Manufacturing Event
Altus Capital Partners II L.P. Acquires Nichols Portland
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Announces Be Pro Be Proud Workforce Initiative
BLM Group USA to Host Tube Innovation Week
Braun Machinery to Debut Takumi DieMold Machine
Addressing Efficiency Challenges
Volvo Quality Excellence Award Goes to Comau
Dapra Opens Milling Tech Center in Rockford IL
DMG MORI Chicago Innovation Days
GenSwiss Partners with Louis Belet Precision Solid Carbide and PCD Cutting Tools
Gilman Precision Partners with Busch Precision Inc.
Gleason Doctoral Fellowships Established at RIT
Melin Tool and Haimer Licensing Agreement
HAIMER USA North American Headquarters Grand Opening May 18-20
Hillary Machinery LLC Awarded Top Prize at 2016 Hyundai WIA Dealer Conference
IMS Software Joins Siemens PLM Software Solution Partner Program
IMTS 2016 Additive Manufacturing Pavilion to Showcase Technologies
Industrial Automation North America 2016 Offers the Latest Intelligent Solutions for Manufacturing
J.C. Renfroe Opens Product Training Center
Jet Edge Announces Launch of Choice Waterjet Parts Division
Vertical Vise Mounts to Back of Host Vise for Secondary Operations
100 Years of Workholding Solutions
LVD Strippit Announces Three New Regional Customer Support Centers
Matrix Design LLC Opens Additional Facility
Mazak to Construct New Plant in Japan
Messer Cutting Systems Launches Social Website
Methods to Host Nakamura-Tome Tech Days May 11-12
Motion Drive andamp; Automation North America 2016
Royal CNC Expanding Mandrels
Sodick Dealers Across Northeast Midwest Host Series of Sales Events
Southwestern Industries Showroom Open House at RIT
Weber Specialties Company Announces Expanded Capabilities
Wells Fargo Awards Workshops for Warriors $75000 Grant
Expand Heat TreatingHeat Treating
Expand Literature-Web TutorialsLiterature-Web Tutorials
Expand Mold MakingMold Making
Expand People In The NewsPeople In The News

show all editions →

Click here to watch Tutorial Videos >

SST ConsumablesSST ConsumablesIscarIscar

Industrial Automation North America 2016 Offers the Latest Intelligent Solutions for Manufacturing



Industrial Automation North America 2016, co-located at IMTS from September 12-17, 2016, at McCormick Place in Chicago, will focus on intelligent solutions as a key theme. Exhibitors, including Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Phoenix Contact and Rockwell Automation, will present smart, networked systems capable of learning and exchanging information across the factory floor.

Intelligent solutions remain one of manufacturing's hottest topics. As part of the HANNOVER MESSE portfolio, Industrial Automation North America will mirror the industry-leading discussions that occurred during HANNOVER MESSE 2016, where the U.S. was selected as this year's partner country. Themes at both events focus on intelligent technology to unite manufacturing operations as well as support of Industry 4.0/integrated industry and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Smart Systems Emphasize Value of Data and Security

As manufacturers wrestle with options for connecting systems, there's agreement on two key issues: the business advantages of using integrated data and the importance of security.

"Production equipment is at the heart of any manufacturing business, but information and planning are the nerve center," said a Mitsubishi Electric spokesperson. "Today's technologies make it simple to connect real-time production data to enterprise planning systems. This allows for quicker business decisions and better foresight into potential failures."

"Today's auto-manufacturing plants must be flexible to produce multiple vehicles in multiple variations all on a single line," said Ed Johnston, North America Industry Manager for Automotive and Tire, Rockwell Automation. "An enterprise-wide, IP-centric infrastructure and a responsive, truly connected enterprise that enables secure information exchange from the plant floor, to business systems and on to the supply chain, is vital."

Once connected, manufacturers must also consider how to protect valuable data. "The key now is to ensure that you are getting that critical data to the enterprise systems in the most secure manner possible, while making certain that the automation and process control networks are properly protected," said Dan Schaffer, Business Development Manager, Networking & Security, Phoenix Contact USA. "The same path used to get data out can be compromised to let the bad guys in. The companies that are most successful in walking the tightrope between security and availability of data will be the ones who are most successful in the IIoT landscape."

Smart Systems in Action at Industrial Automation North America

To achieve the successful balance of smart and secure solutions, show attendees will be able to see intelligent solutions in action, including:

  • Phoenix Contact will show its recently released TC mGuard devices, which leverage cellular networks, such as Verizon and AT&T, to provide secure remote communications wherever a wired connection is not possible. It meets the demand for remote maintenance and secure supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) in today's connected industrial world.
  • Mitsubishi Electric will demonstrate connected factory automation products working together to supply a complete solution from raw product being supplied to finished goods shipping to a customer. The demonstration includes movement between a manufacturing cell, warehousing cell and a packaging cell without an operator, as well as information transmittal to upper management for planning.
  • Rockwell Automation will showcase how manufacturers can optimize its operations in a connected enterprise with dynamic displays for automotive and discrete manufacturing, including powertrain, integrated safety and motion and remote monitoring.

In addition to intelligent solutions, the 2016 trade fair features innovative developments in robot-assisted production and process and building automation.

"The high interest in this trade show underscores the excitement about intelligent solutions," said Larry Turner, President/CEO of Hannover Fairs USA, a subsidiary of Deutsche Messe, the organizer of HANNOVER MESSE. "Industrial Automation North America offers a one-stop event to learn about this fast-changing technology."

According to surveys conducted in 2014 at IMTS, Industrial Automation North America and MDA North America indicated that 86 percent of visitors found solutions to specific manufacturing problems, 85 percent planned to make a purchase within one year and 64 percent initiated new business contacts.

For more information, visit http://industrialtechnology.events/.

< back