Industry 4.0 Means Manufacturing in Transition

May 1, 2017

Whether called Industry 4.0, Industrie 4.0, Smart Manufacturing or even China 2025, the basic idea is the same: The entire manufacturing value chain is experiencing a technology-driven transition in terms of capabilities and expectations.

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The Warehouse of the Future

whitePaper | November 17, 2022

The following White Paper seeks to paint a picture of the ideal warehouse of the future and highlight how the warehousing and automation industries can unite to overcome challenges and achieve positive advancements for the entire warehouse sector. Based on insights from CEOs, CTOs, Country Managers, Directors, and academics with expertise in the fields of warehouse management, logistics, and robotics

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A new standard in CAE solutions for manufacturing

whitePaper | June 28, 2022

Enhancing product development using HPE systems powered by AMD EPYC processors with AMD 3D V-Cache technology

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Digital Twin Technology

whitePaper | November 30, 2022

The manufacturing and production sectors grapple with significant challenges arising from component failures, which often lead to disruptive operational interruptions. The economic impact of such disruptions can be profound, with every downtime minute potentially translating into thousands of dollars in lost revenue. While regular and planned maintenance can somehow mitigate these unplanned downtimes, they are unable to completely assure against potential component failures.

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Compact 2D/3D Laser scanners with integrated controller reinvigorate profile measurements

whitePaper | August 1, 2020

The latest generation of scanCONTROL 30xx laser scanners is extremely powerful, precise and individually adaptable. The scanners are used for high-precision 2D / 3D profile and gap measurements in automation, production monitoring and quality control. For demanding surfaces such as red-hot objects or transparent objects, the patented blue laser scanners are ideally suited. This White Paper shows various applications examples and explains more about the benefits of high performance scanners.

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New Motor Technology Could Be “The Perfect Fit” in Your Application

whitePaper | July 27, 2020

Permanent Magnet synchronous AC Motors are growing in popularity. This 8-page guide provides a detailed look inside a permanent magnet AC motor and how this technology differs from both servo and induction motors.A motor type that is growing in popularity is marketed with several different names, including PMAC and AC Synchronous. These motors are desired as they consume less power, fit in a smaller space, and operate precisely where they were set to operate.

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Enabling secure remote access to Industrial Automation Devices with SDA connectivity service

whitePaper | April 25, 2023

Automation is crucial to increase productivity and efficiency in the manufacturing industry. Remote access to industrial automation devices is essential for manufacturers to control and update their devices from anywhere at any time. However, this is often a challenging task due to cybersecurity requirements, communication protocols, and complex network architectures. The white paper discusses a secure connectivity service that enables remote access to industrial automation devices from SDA’s cloud‑hosted services.

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Today, OK International is a unique family of brands that are leading providers of equipment for the electronics, telecommunications and general manufacturing industries. The brands offer a diverse range of application possibilities by enhancing productivity and flexibility.

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