July/Aug 2023

Digitalization and connectivity, along with advanced design and processing power, are paving a software-defined manufacturing paradigm.

The concept of lights-out production—streamlining processes with the aid of robotics and automation—doesn’t discount the need for people.

Has machine design technology matured enough for the concept of a fully automated facility to be more than a pipe dream?

Early adopters of lights-out concepts are now learning to scale autonomous production. Siemens’ Xcelerator platform is one solution helping manufacturers make headway.

End-to-end process orchestration was a principal theme at Automate 2023. Machine Design considers seven technologies that enable operators to capitalize on automation.