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Robotics paves the way for Australia’s modern manufacturing capabilities — IEC Group CEO

AU Manufacturing

“It is clear that intelligent robotic systems which can easily and rapidly adapt to new product lines based on demands and real-time needs, are key to removing Australia’s reliance on global supply chains and overcoming our skilled labour shortage,” said the IEC Group CEO.

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IFS announces acquisition of Cdn. worker technology company Poka

Canadian Manufacturing

With the massive focus on efficiency, industry 4.0 Founded in 2014 by Alexandre Leclerc and Antoine Bisson – the company has customers in 55 countries which include brands such as Nestlé, Tetra Pak, Mars, Bosch, RioTinto, Coty, Alcoa, Hitachi Energy, Mahle, and more.

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A roadmap for robotics to enhance Australia’s modern manufacturing capabilities

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Roadmap observes that not only does Australia not develop its own industrial robots, but that the number of installed industrial robots has declined since 2014 by 14 per cent, compared to an increase of 60 per cent worldwide. technologies, they simply cannot afford the upfront investment,” says Kinsella.

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A roadmap for robotics to enhance Australia’s modern manufacturing capabilities

Manufacturer's Monthly

The roadmap observes that not only does Australia not develop its own industrial robots, but that the number of installed industrial robots has declined since 2014 by 14 per cent, compared to an increase of 60 per cent worldwide. technologies, they simply cannot afford the upfront investment,” Kinsella said.

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Growing cybersecurity risks for smart factories

Automation Mag

The fourth industrial revolution has been called many different names including Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), smart factories, cyber-physical systems and more – with the key change being the greater interconnectivity of automation systems allowing for real-time data collection and processing.

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Indium Corporation Expert to Co-Chair Special e-Mobility Session at IPC APEX Expo

i4.0 today

The special session, one of the first of its kind, will bring together key stakeholders from across the e-Mobility industry, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), their supply chain regulators, policy, and technology experts. The second part will address solutions to those problems.

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Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 1: A Return From China

Modern Machine Shop

When we launched this show a couple of years ago, we focused on the key topics that drive our conversations about US manufacturing, the 2000s era collapse of our manufacturing workforce, controversy surrounding automation, supply chain problems that COVID-19 put in the spotlight. So starting in the Eevee space, started about 2014.