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Should You Use Cellular or Wi-Fi to Connect AMRs and AGVs?
The demands on logistics facilities and material handling applications remain supersized, and your connectivity has to keep up. To meet demand, many facilities use autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for some tasks that can be automated in facilities. Today we’re taking a look at the ideal connectivity option for these machines: cellular or Wi-Fi?
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Transform Your Water and Wastewater Application’s Connectivity
Legacy connectivity in water and wastewater operations includes two major communication avenues: The DF1 industrial protocol, commonly seen in the industry; and the use of leased line modems to connect wide-ranging equipment. Discover how to update these on your timeline; the benefits their updated replacements can bring; and the role that industrial remote connectivity can play in water and wastewater applications.
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Benefits of Automation in Material Handling Applications
Adding industrial automation to material handling applications holds many benefits, and the overarching one for logistics facilities is the development of a more streamlined production process. Today we’re taking a look at the top 5 benefits of automation for material handling applications, and the role they play in optimizing production.
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How Utilities Benefit from Remote Connectivity
For utilities, remote connectivity offers the potential to limit field visits, reduce downtime, and more accurately collect information about usage and access. Learn about how utilities benefit from the technology and security features to consider.
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New Updates Add (Even More) Versatility to AN-X4 Modernization Gateway
Recently, ProSoft’s Modernization Gateway got two new firmware updates to add to its usefulness for your modernization. Check out this blog post to learn more about the module’s Modbus TCP/IP server support and network bridging functionality.
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Reduce Energy Usage by Connecting Building Automation Equipment
Data from your facility’s equipment like boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, air compressors, generators, and more can help you identify inefficiencies. Check out this blog post to find out what inefficiencies could exist in your facility – and how you can connect your building automation equipment to your control system.
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