Fri.Jan 26, 2024

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Digital Twin Consortium Signs Liaison with Open Industry 4.0 Alliance

Gary Mintchell

A number of consortia and other collaborative groups have sprung up recently to foster standard approaches to new technologies. One such group is the Digital Twin Consortium (DTC). As technology moves more quickly than human organizations, the DTC has announced a liaison agreement in December with the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance. This agreement is not only for the exchange of information but also to bring digitalization and collaboration to the next level.

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Cybersecurity Advice from the Experts

Automation World

The integration of cybersecurity technology into industrial control applications is crucial for protecting against evolving cyber threats.

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Accenture, Mujin form robotics integration joint venture

Robotics Business Review

Accenture and Mujin have created a joint venture to help bring robotics and automation to the manufacturing and logistics industries. Called Accenture Alpha Automation, the new venture is owned 70% by Accenture and 30% by Mujin. The new company will combine Mujin’s industrial robotics expertise with Accenture’s digital engineering and manufacturing service, Industry X.

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Top 3 MES and MOM Trends for 2024

Automation World

No technology trend is a magic wand for solving manufacturing issues, but generative AI, digital twins and the integration of IoT and edge computing are poised to deliver significant benefits to manufacturers in the near term.

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5 Ways CMMS Software Transformed Broderick's Manufacturing Plant: A Case Study

Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

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Samsung develops hip-assist robot to advance fitness in the elderly

Robotics Automation News

Samsung Electronics has developed what it describes as a “hip-assist robot to advance fitness in the elderly”. EX1, as the robot is called, significantly improves physical functions and balance in older adults, enhancing their quality of life and well-being. With aging, walking function deteriorates, including a decrease in stride length, decreased balance, and decreased propulsion.

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Applied AI for Assembly and Training

Automation World

Rapta’s configurable artificial intelligence platform replicates human eye and brain functions to help workers deliver 100% quality assembly and inspection while also providing workforce training.

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Update on AgTech automation at CNHI

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast · Update on AgTech automation at CNHI The Robot Report Podcast · 2023 year in review: GenAI, humanoids dominate robotics industry In Episode 138 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre catch up with Marc Kermisch, global chief digital and information officer at CNH Industrial, or CNHI. Kermisch takes us through the latest developments at CNHI in agriculture autonomy and digitization, explaining how robots and data can help farmers and growe

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Association for Advancing Automation celebrates 50th anniversary

Robotics Automation News

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the world’s largest robotics and automation trade group, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024. The global advocate for the benefits of automation now represents more than 1280 member companies as it promotes automation technologies and ideas that transform and redefine the business environment.

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This is Nuts! Caterpillar and Flory Industries Debut Electrical Harvesting

Control.com

A partnership between Flory Industries, along with Caterpillar and CA’s Holt Cat dealer, has led to the launch of a new Li-ion battery-driven electric powertrain for nut harvesting.

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GUSS goes electric with its autonomous orchard spraying vehicles

Robotics Automation News

GUSS Automation’s autonomous herbicide orchard sprayer is now available in a 100 percent electric version. Electric GUSS is built to withstand the high standards GUSS Automation produces and is the first electric autonomous herbicide orchard sprayer in the world. This technologically advanced machine is designed to lower operating costs while increasing precision and efficiency.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Are nonwelders in your shop at risk from welding fumes?

The Fabricator

In this Q&A, a Zehnder Clean Air Solutions executive discusses a recent study on weld fumes in shops that reveals nonwelding staff need protection from fumes as much as welders do.

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Toyota partners with Ready Robotics on robotic programming

Robotics Automation News

Ready Robotics, a provider of operating systems for automation and robotics, is collaborating with Toyota Motor Corporation and Nvidia to bring a “significant leap forward” in industrial robotics.

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After 72 flights, NASA says goodbye to Ingenuity helicopter

Robotics Business Review

The Ingenuity helicopter achieved much in its nearly three years on Mars. | Source: NASA/JPL-Caltech The Ingenuity helicopter, the first ever aircraft to fly on another planet, ended its nearly three-year journey on Mars, said NASA yesterday. The helicopter, originally intended as a technology demonstration, has surpassed all of NASA’s expectations and completed dozens more flights than originally planned.

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10 New Tech Trends in 2024

Robotics Automation News

2024 stands poised to witness a remarkable array of technological innovations that promise to reshape various industries. As new technology trends emerge in 2024, Chrome VPN extensions like CyberGhost become increasingly important, particularly in environments dominated by 5G and edge computing.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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ABC Analysis (80/20 Rule) in Inventory Management

MRPEasy

ABC analysis helps businesses get insight into their supply chain, reduce inventory, and improve inventory management. And it does not require a data analyst or a substantial amount of resources to do it right. What is ABC analysis? ABC analysis is a popular categorization technique used in inventory optimization. It involves classifying stock-keeping units according […] The post ABC Analysis (80/20 Rule) in Inventory Management appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Essert Robotics emerges as ‘key player’ in life sciences industry

Robotics Automation News

As the life science industry undergoes significant transformations, Essert Robotics emerges as a key player, providing cutting-edge automation solutions tailored to meet the evolving challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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Fortescue to open manufacturing plant in Michigan

The Fabricator

Fortescue, a global green energy, metals, and technology company, has announced plans to establish a manufacturing facility in Detroit.

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Netlogistik partners with SVT Robotics to resell SoftBot platform

Robotics Automation News

Netlogistik, a tech specialist which helps companies with the digital transformation of their supply chain, is partnering with SVT Robotics, a software provider that empowers IT teams to integrate, monitor, and scale automation with the tech-agnostic SoftBot platform.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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Improving Audience Understanding and Store Operations with EVERYANGLE and Meraki

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Understanding how to best serve customers is a primary focus for retailers. However, gaining this understanding can be complex.

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Industry Spotlight: AI Strategy Consulting in Healthcare

Robotics Automation News

In the always-developing scene of healthcare, the coordination of trend-setting innovations has become basic for conveying upgraded patient consideration, advancing tasks, and driving advancement. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arisen as an extraordinary power in the healthcare area, reforming how data is dissected, analyzed, and treatment plans are figured out.

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Shift-left Convergence with Generative AI Improves the Programmer’s Role

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Collaboration and converged platforms, plus the help of AI, will allow programmers to produce better software in less time.

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Wieland unveils $500 million modernization and expansion project in Illinois

Robotics Automation News

Wieland, a global supplier of high-quality copper and copper alloy solutions, says it plans to make a “landmark $500 million capital investment” to re-equip, expand, and modernize its facility located in East Alton, Illinois. The investment is subject to the approval of state and local incentives.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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Siemens and AWS Open Up Access to Generative AI in Software Development

Control.com

Siemens and Amazon Web Services have been partners for over 10 years, and their latest collaboration aims to alleviate the strain of the skilled labor shortage through the use of generative AI.

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MESH Automation to Showcase Innovative Cobot Depalletizing and Palletizing Solutions at MODEX 2024

Manufacturing Tomorrow

MESH Automation will present its latest cobot depalletizing and palletizing solutions at the MODEX Show 2024. This participation underscores MESH's commitment to advancing automation in manufacturing and distribution sectors.

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Flexxbotics welcomes former Tecnomatix president Michael Marsh as investor and board member

Automation Mag

Michael Marsh, former president of Tecnomatix Electronics Division, is investing in Flexxbotics. The robotics company notes in a press statement that the investment in the latest oversubscribed round further validates its position as a visionary in the emerging field of robot-driven manufacturing for the smart factory. Tecnomatix was a provider of Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) solutions that enable the design, simulation, and execution of production processes with real-time control and

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ABC Analysis (80/20 Rule) in Inventory Management

MRPEasy

ABC analysis helps businesses get insight into their supply chain, reduce inventory, and improve inventory management. And it does not require a data analyst or a substantial amount of resources to do it right. What is ABC analysis? ABC analysis is a popular categorization technique used in inventory optimization. It involves classifying stock-keeping units according […] The post ABC Analysis (80/20 Rule) in Inventory Management appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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The Evolution of Robot System Integrators: Building a Successful Partnership

i4.0 today

System integrators (SIs) serve as a valuable link between robot suppliers and automation end-users. Usually specialising in one particular sector, SIs provide industry-specific automation advice to help companies improve their efficiency, as well as building standard or bespoke automation systems that allow manufacturers to benefit from the latest robotic technology.

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The Manufacturing Sector Experiences More Attacks in the Cloud than Any Other Industry

Fabricating & Metal Work

Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy, recently revealed  additional findings  for the manufacturing sector from its survey of 1,610 IT and security professionals across more than 100 countries. According to the survey, 64% of companies in the manufacturing sector suffered a cyberattack during the preceding 12 months, which is similar to the finding among organizations overall (68%).

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DSMA expands global presence with partnership with UHY Hacker Young

Canadian Manufacturing

DSMA and UHY-Hacker Young management teams. (CNW Group/Dealer Solutions North America Inc.) TORONTO — DSMA (Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions), an automotive M&A firm based in North America, announces its expansion into the European market through a strategic partnership with UHY Hacker Young, the leading M&A player in the United Kingdom specializing in dealership transactions.

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Software Provider Lantek Confirms Attendance at 10 International Trade Shows in 2024

Fabricating & Metal Work

Lantek, a multinational pioneer in the digital transformation of the sheet metal and metal cutting industry, is kicking off 2024 by announcing its participation in many of the most attended industry trade shows and events over the next 12 months. India, the Netherlands, France, China, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States are among the countries where Lantek will showcase its range of sheet metal solutions throughout the year, connecting with manufacturers throughout th

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

Next-gen manufacturers are redesigning factories to enable agility at every stage of production. From more timely communication between engineers and technicians to technologies that empower real-time collaboration, they’re getting ahead by making iterations and improvements during a build, across the production line at scale. This level of flexibility means they can develop more quickly than their legacy counterparts.