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The reaction is quite common, especially in small to medium sized firms for whom automation is more of a necessity to stay competitive. ## [How Robots are Changing Heavy Fabrication](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/how-robots-are-changing-heavy-fabrication) Posted on [October 30, 2017](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/how-robots-are-changing-heavy-fabrication) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/robots.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/how-robots-are-changing-heavy-fabrication) A technological evolution is underway in the Heavy Fabrication industry, particularly those that involve large-part & large-plat foundry applications. Conventionally, the industry has relied heavily on human labor, hoists and cranes to get the job done, but the downward trend in the cost of robots has allowed these industries to look towards **[robotic automation](http://www.premierautomation.com/robotics/overview/)**. ## [What to Consider When Specifying for New Components](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/what-to-consider-when-specifying-for-new-components) Posted on [October 16, 2017](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/what-to-consider-when-specifying-for-new-components) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/new%20components.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/what-to-consider-when-specifying-for-new-components) At one point or another, system engineers have to go through the challenging task of [replacing a component](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/finding-new-value-in-automation-redesigning-processes) with a new one. It may be due to a vast amount of reasons such as: - The manufacturer discontinued support - Lack of reliability in terms of procurement - Overly-inflated cost - Frequent failures - Technical conflicts However, replacing a part isn’t that easy, especially when choosing it in the first place required going through a lengthy process. The major problem is the absence of a direct cross-reference pointing to the new item. The entire product specifications have to be dissected and then searched through various manufacturers’ products. ## [The Benefits of Busbar Power Distribution Systems](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-benefits-of-busbar-power-distribution-systems) Posted on [September 29, 2017](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-benefits-of-busbar-power-distribution-systems) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/busbar.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-benefits-of-busbar-power-distribution-systems) A typical busbar system is made up of copper busbars and splice connectors, and provide a standard way of making connections to panel mounted and bus mounted components. A high degree of safety is maintained throughout all such actions. Busbar power distributions systems are gradually taking over conventional wiring methods as they have a number of benefits attributed to them. ## [The Knowledge Required for IoT](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-knowledge-required-for-iot) Posted on [August 22, 2017](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-knowledge-required-for-iot) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/iot.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-knowledge-required-for-iot) **[The Internet of Things (IoT)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-future-of-additive-manufacturing)** is one of the most important, if not the most important topic of R&D units throughout the global industrial landscape. It is part of the new industrial revolution known as Industry 4.0, and its prime focus is to offer greater reliability, flexibility and security within industrial systems through connectivity. As **[IoT](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/3-high-tech-trends-in-industrial-solutions)**is combination of various technologies, and focusses on the coordinated operation of multiple assets, it is impossible for traditional developers to adjust to the new reality without uplifting their knowledgebase. ## [Switching from AC to DC for Clean Energy](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/switching-from-ac-to-dc-for-clean-energy) Posted on [August 17, 2017](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/switching-from-ac-to-dc-for-clean-energy) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/switching%20from%20ac%20to%20dc.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/switching-from-ac-to-dc-for-clean-energy) Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison are two polarizing figures in the field of electricity, both being equally credited and acclaimed for their inventions and innovations. As we know **[AC, or Alternating Current](http://www.premierautomation.com/solutions/drive-solutions/ac-drives/?_ga=2.29561983.1117422405.1498224540-1836542848.1498224540)**, was invented by Tesla while Thomas Edison put his [**DC power**](http://www.premierautomation.com/solutions/drive-solutions/dc-drive-solutions/?_ga=2.29561983.1117422405.1498224540-1836542848.1498224540) to work, with both sides trying to prove their technology’s worth. At the time DC won the battle but in the long-run lost the war, as eventually the entire global electric infrastructure adopted AC as the standard for transmission and distribution.   ## [4 Ways to Improve Midstream Process Optimization](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/four-ways-to-improve-midstream-process-optimization) Posted on [July 28, 2017](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/four-ways-to-improve-midstream-process-optimization) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/acd%20drives%20vs%20dc%20drives%20%281%29-1.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/four-ways-to-improve-midstream-process-optimization) Uncertainty in global markets acts as one of the biggest motivator for optimization of all sorts. The recent oil price slump was alarming for all, from government-owned oil companies to century old gas-giants. In such situations, every dollar saved per unit is rewarded, as the stakes are simply too high. Process Optimization is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve profit margins and drive a company through prolonged market slumps. ## [What Industrial Analytics Platforms Offer Manufacturers](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/what-industrial-analytics-platforms-offer-manufacturers) Posted on [July 25, 2017](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/what-industrial-analytics-platforms-offer-manufacturers) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/industrial%20analytics.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/what-industrial-analytics-platforms-offer-manufacturers) [Internet of Things](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/3-high-tech-trends-in-industrial-solutions) has brought several changes to the conventional manufacturing landscapes, one of the major ones being the new wave of data streams due to a wide variety of sensory devices. Industrial Analytics is a concept that sits at the helm of all this, turning raw machine data into information that can be used to drive intelligent operations and processes. ## [Benefits of Manufacturing Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/benefits-of-manufacturing-automation) Posted on [July 18, 2017](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/benefits-of-manufacturing-automation) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/Premier%20Banner_benefits%20of%20mfg%20auto_square.jpg)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/benefits-of-manufacturing-automation) [**Automation**](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/revisiting-automation-the-big-picture) is the process of embedding industrial machinery like welders, material handlers, palletizers, cutters, dispensers, etc. into manufacturing industries. The utilization of hardware and software automation brings an increase in productivity, profitability and safety of the industry, and as a whole increase competitiveness. ## [The Future of Additive Manufacturing](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-future-of-additive-manufacturing) Posted on [June 28, 2017](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-future-of-additive-manufacturing) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/1480603892662.jpg)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-future-of-additive-manufacturing) Ever since its inception, [**3D printing**](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/3d-printing-and-the-skilled-manufacturing-challenge) has been a hot-topic for research in the industrial world, as it introduced time and cost benefits that were otherwise inaccessible. Building on the very same base, [**Additive Manufacturing**](https://info.panelshop.com/blog/additive-manufacturing-the-tech-of-the-future-is-here) has proven to be an even more beneficial technique as it has fused together the sleekness of 3D printing and wide selectivity of manufacturing materials. 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