Editor’s note Welcome to the Smart Manufacturing eMagazine Volume 17, where we delve into the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation and the technologies shaping the future of manufacturing. In this issue, we explore a range of solutions designed to enhance productivity, safety, and sustainability across industries. We’ll explore smart motor controls that maximize resilience and uptime, and how miniature safety laser scanners are revolutionizing safety while boosting productivity. We will also dive into how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can harness the power of the industrial metaverse to explore and deploy robotic solutions with agility. As always, we bring you practical insights into the selection and optimization of key equipment, from maximizing the impact of variable frequency drives (VFDs) and variable speed drives (VSDs) to key considerations when choosing industrial automation equipment. We also shine a spotlight on OEMs in the food and beverage sector, offering solutions for efficient motion that drive operational success. Lastly, we look ahead at how new IO-Link masters are bridging the gap between cloud connectivity and local control, enabling manufacturers to achieve a balanced approach to Industry 4.0. We hope these articles provide valuable insights and inspire you to consider how these innovations can help unlock the full potential of your operations.
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