Over the past ten years, industry has experienced two significant technological booms: one in the advancement of automation technology, and the other in data collection and analysis. Although these technologies are converging to add new value for manufacturers, there are certain limitations that remain - namely, cabling complexity and constraints. Here, Stephen Hayes, Managing Director of Beckhoff UK, explores how the next generation of transport systems is helping to move the barriers to intelligent automation design.
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