Robotics Business Review

JUNE 3, 2024

MAP is a cloud-based command center that can design and manage automated manufacturing workcells. Source: Vention Vention Inc. to bring industrial automation to small and midsize manufacturers. “Now, even the most complex use cases can become achievable for small and medium[-size] manufacturers.”

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The first Forum I attended way back in 1998 contained a strong presence of open automation from a group called OMAC (Open Modular Architecture Controller). For the past several years the open initiative has been led by a forum within The Open Group called the Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF). This news is from Rockwell Automation.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While most industrial automation is currently used by large manufacturers such as global automakers, robot developers and providers are building systems to make it more accessible. Source: RobCo Lightspeed leads investment round Lightspeed Venture Partners led RobCo’s Series B round as a new investor.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Source: Premier Labs While many startups come out of universities and search for problems to solve, another model is the “venture studio,” in which a company creates startups in response to customer needs. The company said it has worked with some of the world’s largest manufacturers and leading engineering companies.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · New dimensions in warehouse automation In Episode 159 of The Robot Report Podcast, editors Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the latest news. On today’s show, we also have a conversation with Chris Walti, co-founder and CEO of warehouse automation provider Mytra AI. Register now and save.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 6, 2024

Source: Replique In the realm of modern manufacturing and automation, the integration of robotics continues to redefine industry standards. Henrike Wonneberger, co-founder and chief operating officer at Replique, explores the relationship between additive manufacturing and robotics.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Yongjin Kim (right) and senior researcher Dr. Young-ki Kim (left) from the Department of Reliability at KIMM, developed an automated mooring system. KIMM said its automated mooring system directly addresses these challenges. The automated ship-mooring platform, from concept to manufactured product.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Efficiency and sustainability are becoming increasingly important to industrial automation users. ABB Robotics today launched an Energy Efficiency Service to provide manufacturers with a package of consultation, analysis, and tools to increase the energy efficiency of their robots. Click here to enlarge. Click here to enlarge.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2024

The study looked at how electrician tasks such as cable pulling could be automated in Denmark. Source: AI generated, via HowToRobot In a construction site in Denmark, two electricians grapple with a stubborn cable, their arms stretched overhead as they maneuver it into place. ” Register now. . ” Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2024

Rockwell works with partners to streamline automated manufacturing. Source: Business Wire Rockwell Automation yesterday announced that it is working with Microsoft “to enable intelligent factories by simplifying complexity and helping empower customers to achieve sustainability goals and operational excellence.”

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

Yokogawa has sent a couple of process automation announcements recently. In response to this need, Yokogawa began discussions with robot manufacturers in 2019 and in the following year went on to develop a prototype robot management and operations platform that has since been used in proof-of-concept field tests with several customers.

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Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Emerson has integrated recently acquired Afag’s feeding and handling solutions into its automation portfolio. According to the company, this migration streamlines its comprehensive automation offerings, making it easier for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to access the solutions they need in a single location.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 10, 2024

The Robotics Manufacturing Hub is modular, adaptable, and multi-use, with OEM diversity. Source: The ARM Institute When the ARM Institute launched its Robotics Manufacturing Hub about a year ago, it quickly realized that U.S. manufacturers were, and still are, eager to explore the possibilities.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 12, 2024

Source: SW North America Inc. The BA 322i, designed to function as an independent manufacturing cell that can store enough workpieces for an entire shift. SW plans and implements fully automated production cells. SW North America Inc.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Ecosystem adds SafetyChain, SiteSync, and Snowflake join the Ignition Ecosystem From the first time I met the founder of Inductive Automation some 20 years ago, he talked about a different way of doing business. Inductive Automation has added three companies to its Alliance Partner Program. They emphasize the reality of community.

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Rockwell Automation is collaborating with Circulor , a supply chain traceability solution provider, to help customers, especially in the auto, tire and battery industries, trace the origin of raw materials from source to final product, ensuring transparency across the entire supply chain.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Rockwell Automation keeps its acquisition team busy. Rockwell Automation Inc., Rockwell Automation Inc., This continues to be a critical challenge for manufacturers,” said Matt Fordenwalt, Rockwell’s senior vice president, Lifecycle Services. Still trailing the traditional product portfolio, though.

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Cisco Industrial Automation

APRIL 27, 2022

Digital manufacturing stresses factory networks in ways their designers never dreamed of. By some accounts, manufacturing was the most attacked industry in 2021. By some accounts, manufacturing was the most attacked industry in 2021. But unmanaged switches and isolated networks can’t meet the demands of smart manufacturing.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 14, 2024

Source: FAULHABER STIWA is an experienced developer of compact mechatronic systems that can perform a series of consecutive product steps autonomously. The Austrian machine manufacturer said its LTM-CI is optimized for small parts assembly. The compact LTM-CI from STIWA is optimized for small part assembly. At just 12.5 wide and 19.1

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 6, 2024

maxon provides motion controllers, and Balluff offers sensors for warehouse automation. Source: maxon motor When looking to boost productivity and eliminate mundane manual tasks in the warehouse, adding robots is a good start, but it’s not enough. This free webinar on controllers and warehouse automation will be at 2:00 p.m.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The balance between dependable suppliers and cost-effective materials seems to have reached its end for discrete manufacturers. The escalation of prices introduces a ‘knock-on’ effect, with each supplier passing on the burden to the next, ultimately squeezing the already struggling margins of manufacturers.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 13, 2024

Robots are taking a greater role and improving automation in many ways, but are humanoid robots the next step? Innovation in robotics, which started in 1961 with the Unimation arm and continues to today, “has created highly specialized automation that has driven us to automate these workspaces,” she said.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Luxolis’ computer vision technology provides edge and background detection for electronics manufacturing. Source: Luxolis Electronics manufacturing is an example of a sector that requires automation with high levels of precision. Their stated goal was to improve efficiency and safety.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Source: Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation Inc. last week singed an agreement with Taurob GmbH, a Dietsmann Group company, to provide robots that would enable industrial facilities to automate their operations. The companies said this will allow organizations to automate inspection and maintenance.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

There has been a shift in how the manufacturing industry thinks about automation. With no end in sight to the labor shortage, automation is becoming a necessity, especially for smaller manufacturers. Automation is no longer optional for these manufacturers. Finally, we have a story from Athena Manufacturing.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 16, 2024

The International Society of Automation (ISA) , like all associations, has seen its heyday and then a slump as it found its way in a changed environment. Thank you to GreatNonprofits for highlighting our mission to create a better world through automation.” I was a member for years. It still does valuable work in the standards area.

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Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Comau and Rockwell Automation are showcasing the benefits of the full integration of Comau’s articulated robots with the unified robot control platform by Rockwell Automation at the Automation Fair on November 16 and 17 in Chicago. Thus, fewer components are needed on the manufacturing floor.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

To help manufacturers improve productivity, minimise downtime and boost competitiveness, Tezmaksan , a leading manufacturer of CNC automation technology, will present its latest innovations at MAKTEK 202 4. Manufacturing is a competitive market, and productivity and quality remain highly important factors for business success.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 8, 2024

While some manufacturers adhere to rigorous safety protocols, others offer cheaper alternatives that lack the same level of safety. AMADA offers a range of machinery, including lasers, turret punches, press brakes, robotic bending systems, welding equipment and automation solutions. This disparity poses a risk to operators.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 22, 2024

This automated robotic cell at MetalQuest frees employees from repetitive, manual tasks. Source: MetalQuest From the earliest days of automation at IMTS featuring a robot hand moving parts, there has been a massive evolution in technology. “What is the definition of automation?” “Here’s an analogy.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AUGUST 5, 2024

Topics include getting started with Cisco IOS XE programmability and automation, tooling with YANG Suite and Terraform, and open-source solutions for Model Driven Telemetry. Check out all the IOS XE sessions from the recent Cisco Live in Las Vegas.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

IMTS 2024 includes the Automation Sector, accelerated by SPS – Smart Production Solutions, which is located in the North Building of McCormick Place. Source: AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology Automation accelerates productivity. The partnership will also bring the SPS show to the United States.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

AutonomyOS is designed to help automate manufacturing tasks. Source: Omnirobotic Omnirobotic Inc. The Laval, Quebec-based company said it plans to use the financing to commercialize robots using its proprietary AutonomyOS platform for manufacturers struggling with labor shortages in high-mix production environments. .”

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 29, 2024

Source: Fastems LLC Fastems LLC is showcasing its flexible automation systems. The company is also featuring educational sessions on machine shop productivity and live Fastems CNC automation system demonstrations daily, as well as live customer case studies.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 27, 2024

Source: Universal Robots The artificial intelligence market is projected to reach $407 billion by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 37.3%, according to Forbes. They came from various industries, primarily manufacturing, healthcare, food and beverage, and automotive.

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Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Oct 25, 2024 Genesys Industries Acquires F3 Aerospace, An Advanced Aerospace Products Manufacturer. Decatur, IL based F3 Aerospace (F3) www.f3aerospace.com was founded in 1998 and is a leading manufacturer of structural aircraft components and assemblies for the aerospace sector.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Mobile Industrial Robots ApS today announced the the latest addition to its growing list of MiR Go-approved products, the MC600 mobile collaborative robot. “By The MC600 is ready today to safely handle these complex automation challenges.” and automate complex workflows in industrial environments.

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