i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Especially in light of the pandemic, which highlighted significant vulnerabilities in global logistics and supply risks. It’s an attractive middle-ground that enables OEMs to adopt a hybrid sourcing strategy that considers multiple factors. Likewise, what’s right for an OEM in 2023, may need rejigging again several years down the line.

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MEM

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Especially in light of the pandemic, which highlighted significant vulnerabilities in global logistics and supply risks. It’s an attractive middle-ground that enables OEMs to adopt a hybrid sourcing strategy that considers multiple factors. Likewise, what’s right for an OEM in 2023, may need rejigging again several years down the line.

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Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 18, 2023

January 05, 2023 09:05 AM Eastern Standard Time. . Analytics from trusted sources can go a long way toward providing transparency in negotiations, achieving savings and maintaining good relationships among transportation partners.”. With thinner margins in 2023, carriers need to maximize utilization.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Source: Outrider Outrider today announced that it has raised $62 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing round. The provider of autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs said the funding will drive its operations as a service with Fortune 500 customers in 2025 and solidify its position as a leader in logistics automation. “By

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It seems obvious that astronauts who could someday find themselves on Mars will need an oxygen source to breathe, but NASA has other uses in mind. Devices based on the technology at work in MOXIE will be key for future missions.

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Cisco Industrial Automation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Industry research shows that by 2023, 30% of manufacturers will enhance their shop floor digital twin with real-time signal transponder data, leading to an 80% reduction in logistic bottlenecks in shop floor and storage areas – Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2021.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Robotic Crew founders at RoboBusiness 2023. Source: Ricardo Petrazzini While U.S. “When I went to RoboBusiness 2023, I met a Ph.D. “International networking is a must, and countries like Argentina are a huge untapped source of engineers.” ” The Coral Gables, Fla. ” Register now.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 5, 2023

Buzz continues to grow in the manufacturing industry about the upcoming foodpro 2023 event which this year features new innovation zones and other valuable show interactions not to be missed. Logistics and Handling: In this new zone connect with logistics experts and test advancements in supply chain technology and equipment.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 19, 2024

SICK and Endress+Hauser signed a joint memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership in October 2023. Customers will benefit by receiving more products from a single source. The core business of factory and logistics automation, which accounts for more than 80 percent of sales, will not be affected by the partnership.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Source: Pipedream Pipedream Labs Inc., which has developed underground logistics networks, has partnered with Curiosity Lab to launch a below-ground delivery system in Peachtree Corners, Ga. It is the first city to launch and install Pipedream’s underground logistics system, according to Pipedream and Curiosity Lab.

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 2, 2024

ANI is a leading French distributor of fastening solutions and provider of logistics services in the aerospace industry. In combination with Bossard Aerospace, the Group becomes a leading provider of fastening systems and logistics services in the European aerospace industry. million in sales in the financial year 2023.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

Source: Locus Robotics Even the most successful mobile robot vendors are adjusting expectations and staffing levels in reaction to slowing post-pandemic growth. based company serves the retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and third-party logistics (3PL) industries and offers a robotics-as-a-service ( RaaS ) model. Locus Robotics Corp.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 14, 2024

Source: DroneUp DroneUp LLC last week announced that it has completed 500 deliveries in a single day. “Our team has optimized ground logistics to ensure that we can maintain high delivery volumes without compromising on safety or efficiency and, most importantly, drive costs down.”

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Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 23, 2024

“We developed these two roles to function together so manufacturing and distribution can be complementary sourcing solutions for OEM professionals seeking resilience and localization in their fastener supply chain,” said Daniel Harms, CEO of Optimas, Americas, in a news release. 8 on the Top Fastener Distributors List and No.

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Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 26, 2024

Apart from service leadership, high product availability and above-average logistics expertise, the positive development was driven by the renewable energies boom, especially in the field of photovoltaic systems. In 2023, the company generated sales of EUR 285 million with more than 580 employees and 41 stores. Reporting growth of 10.0

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Source: IFR According to the International Federation of Robotics’ World Robotics report, the number of industrial robots operating globally reached a new high of 4,281,585 units in 2023, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. For the third consecutive year, annual robot installations surpassed half a million units.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Service robot sales climb by 30% worldwide, reports the IFR According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), sales of professional service robots surged by 30% globally in 2023, reaching over 205,000 units. Transportation and logistics applications led the way, with sales increasing by 35%.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 15, 2024

.” “Daniel brings an outstanding track record of leading business transformation and corporate strategy, and when it comes to deploying fleet-level robotics solutions in logistics and manufacturing operations, Melonee’s and Pras’s technical, product, and commercial experience are unbeatable,” she added.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 4, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 proved to be an exceptionally active period for ransomware groups, posing significant threats to industrial organizations and infrastructure. Another notable incident was the ransomware attack on the pharmaceutical company Eisai that disrupted their logistics systems, leading to operational disruptions.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 5, 2024

Ubtech says its humanoid robots can be used in industrial manufacturing, exhibition halls, warehousing and logistics, commercial office services, home services, and college and research institutions. Walk S is designed for inspection, assembly, and logistics tasks. Walker S humanoid robot The Walker S humanoid is 1.7 m tall (around 5.58

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ATS

MAY 10, 2023

Share The manufacturing outlook for 2023 is best described as cautiously optimistic. growth in manufacturing GDP predicted for 2023 , the industry is well-positioned to weather at least the start of a potential economic downturn. Energy transformation: The shortcomings — and benefits — of traditional energy sources are well-known.

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Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The portfolio company operates precision components and assemblies, mechanical fastening systems, quality tools, and logistics solutions companies. With approximately 13,500 employees worldwide, SFS Group announced sales of $3 billion in 2023. SFS Group operates across multiple segments, including construction, automotive, and medical.

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Fastener News Desk

JULY 10, 2023

07/10/2023 WINONA, Minn.–(BUSINESS –(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is proud to announce the publication of its 2023 ESG Report. Taylor Ranta Oborski | Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance Manager | 507.313.7959 Source: Fastenal Company

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Fastener News Desk

JULY 24, 2024

With Bulten’s Full Service Provider concept (FSP), customers can entrust all their fastener needs to the company, including development, sourcing, logistics and service. Exim & Mfr Enterprise is a part of Bulten Group since 2023. Net sales in 2023 totaled SEK 5,757 million. SOURCE: Bulten

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

According to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), sales of industrial robots in North America declined 30% in 2023. a leading developer of logistics automation, has acquired “substantially all of the assets” of Veo Robotics Inc. Read More 8. Read More 6. or DJI, in the U.S. Read More 4. Symbotic acquires Veo Robotics for $8.7M

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Fastener News Desk

JULY 7, 2023

Media release – July 3, 2023 On July 1, 2023, the SFS Group acquired the part of the business concerning fasteners and other products of Connective Systems & Supply, Inc. About SFS Group SFS is a worldwide leading supplier of precision components and assemblies, mechanical fastening systems, quality tools and logistics solutions.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2024

Source: Figure AI The interest in humanoid robots continues to gain steam. This is an impressive milestone for Figure, which was founded in 2022 and exited stealth in early 2023. Figure AI publicly showed its humanoid walking for the first time in October 2023. Sunnyvale, Calif.-based This, again, is quite remarkable.

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In March 2023, Würth Group concluded an agreement with a group of TIM’s shareholders including main shareholder Krzysztof Folta to acquire around 40 percent of the shares in TIM S.A. In addition, the company operates a powerful logistics platform through its fully owned subsidiary 3LP S.A. billion in the 2023 fiscal year.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Source: Xwing A joint program by the U.S. In modern conflict, it’s axiomatic that logistics wins wars. In air freight alone, just under 16 million metric tons of cargo was flown worldwide in 2023. Xwing aircraft involved in USAF autonomy tests. Air Force and Xwing Inc. to McClellan Airfield near Sacramento.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 2, 2024

Source: Solomon Solomon Technology Corp. billion in 2023, according to Fact.MR. NVIDIA and Solomon said this is essential for efficient bin picking in factories and order picking in logistics centers. yesterday said it will integrate its product offerings with the NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform. Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2024

Source: SiLC Technologies SiLC Technologies Inc. In November 2023, SiLC raised $25 million to expand production of its Eyeonic Vision System. said it is working to give robots the intelligence to see, move, touch, think and learn, freeing human workers for other warehouse and logistics tasks. Dexterity Inc.

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Broersma as the Executive Vice President-Operations effective on October 11, 2023. In his new role, he will oversee supply chain, compliance, supplier development, content, property management, eCommerce, supply to fulfillment distribution, and logistics operations of the Company.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 1, 2024

News provided by: ISM Aug 01, 2023, 10:00 ET New Orders, Production, Employment and Backlogs Contracting; Supplier Deliveries Faster; Raw Materials Inventories Contracting; Customers’ Inventories Too Low; Prices Decreasing; Exports and Imports Contracting TEMPE, Ariz. , Aug.

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Mid-West Fastener Association’s Executive Director, Nancy Rich is set to retire at the end on 2023 a fter an unprecedented forty years of service. The acquisition closed January 31, 2023. Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) – January 2023 The St. She will be sorely missed! has been Acquired by Monroe Engineering.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 16, 2024

Source: Locus Robotics Locus Robotics Corp. Locus serves the retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and third-party logistics (3PL) industries and offers a robotics-as-a-service ( RaaS ) model. ” During the 2023 peak holiday season, LocusBots picked more than 331 million units. In all of 2023, Locus picked a total of 1.2

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 27, 2023

Feel the energy as the 2023 International Fastener Expo (IFE) prepares to set the stage for the largest convergence of the fastener industry in North America in years. IFE 2023 will offer attendees an array of sessions designed to captivate, educate, and inspire. Adapting new types of automation from Industry 4.0

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 30, 2023

Here’s what’s happening in fastener industry news and events the week of March 27, 2023. (9:25) Shannon Precision Fastener was recently awarded the 2022 Supplier of the Year and Overdrive Award selected by a global team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and logistics leaders. Founded in 1948 by the late Charles L.

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