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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Gary Mintchell

MAY 20, 2024

This report from Automate 2024 consolidates robotic-oriented news from Doosan Robotics, Kossow Robots, InOrbit CoPilot, and Hirebotics. With these new models, the Copenhagen-based cobot manufacturer is making it easier for industrial companies to automate their operations. Collaborative Robots, or Cobots, are now just about everywhere.

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Design World

AUGUST 26, 2024

MOVI-C® is a modular automation system is a one-software, one-hardware automation platform that combines fully integrated drive components, control electronics and automation software – all from one source. So what is MOVI-C® from SEW-EURODRIVE?

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

While this may sound like some untested concept, increasingly familiar technologies and processes, such as virtualization, edge and cloud computing, DevOps and open-source software are all aspects of the movement towards software-defined automation.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With Rockwell Automation’s Emulate3D digital twin software, users can identify potential control issues preemptively, saving valuable time and resources during implementation. Rockwell Automation said this integration will enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence (AI) and physics-based simulation technology.

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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. Operability in various plant conditions (ex.

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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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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

Yokogawa has sent a couple of process automation announcements recently. The post Yokogawa Updates OpreX Process Automation Family appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. It’s been quiet on my radar for a few years. Nice to see some investment in product development.

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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

JULY 6, 2024

Source: Replique In the realm of modern manufacturing and automation, the integration of robotics continues to redefine industry standards. Here, she highlights the technology’s impact and potential for enabling flexible, customized, and lightweight production within the automation industry. Source: Replique.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Source: ARS Automation As industrial robots become ever faster and more accurate, they need automated systems upstream and downstream to keep up. ARS Automation this month announced the launch of FlexiBowl 200, it latest flexible feeding system for modern manufacturing. claimed the Arezzo, Italy-based company.

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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 25, 2024

Outrider has obtained more patents to automate movement of semi-trailers. Source: Outrider Between the automated warehouse and self-driving long-haul vehicles, there is the opportunity to add robotics to yard management. patent for yard automation appeared first on The Robot Report. Outrider Technologies Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 7, 2024

In this free webinar, learn how to involve stakeholders in warehouse automation adoption. Source: Exotec To successfully deploy warehouse automation, an understanding of change management is as important as technical expertise. In addition, Kangas will discuss how to design and implement a comprehensive automation plan.

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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. Premier Labs will rely on the expertise of Premier Automation’s 150 employees in Monroeville, Pa.,

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Nala Robotics said its fully automated system can handle every part of the frying process, from breading to frying, tossing, and packing. “At Wingman is a fully automated robotic fryer. The company said it could eventually open fully automated convenience stores in select areas.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 4, 2024

Source: NEURA Robotics Talk about combining robotics and artificial intelligence is all the rage, but some convergence is already maturing. The “NEURAverse” offers flexibility and cost efficiency in automation, according to the company. focusing on automation and safety sensing. Pleasanton, Calif.-based

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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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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

“With fresh capital secured, we have the balance sheet to help us drive growth with our existing customers through improved product performance and the release of new automation technology that will change the game for material handling in warehousing and distribution.” Automated forklift with full pallet load at Vecna’s headquarters.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Symbotic’s automation system utilizes autonomous mobile robots and robotic arms with advanced vision and sensing capabilities. Source: Symbotic Symbotic Inc. The companies will implement Symbotic’s warehouse automation in two of Walmex’s locations near Mexico City. ” Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2024

New offerings include the igusGO AI-driven app and more low-cost automation. Source: igus At its annual press conference last week, igus GmbH previewed numerous new products in advance of the Hannover Messe trade show. He touted the company’s low-cost automation approach. The company , whose U.S.

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Cisco Industrial Automation

APRIL 27, 2022

Automate deployment and monitoring. To save time and effort and avoid risk, IT teams automate network infrastructure configuration with software-defined network management tools like Cisco DNA Center. IT teams use automated discovery tools to see all connected devices and their communications patterns. Most OT teams can’t.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Source: Comau If change is constant in technology, even established industrial automation providers must adapt to keep up. ” The Turin, Italy-based unit of Stellantis said it expects the market for automation to experience a 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2022 and 2030, with an increase from 1.2

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Source (all images): Siemens Digital Industries Software Siemens ’ Sirius 3RC7 intelligent link module is designed to simplify data transparency down to the field level. The Sirius 3RC7 intelligent link modules integrate into the compact Simatic ET 200SP I/O system, as well as any other common automation system.

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Design World

AUGUST 2, 2024

Bishop-Wisecarver offers OEMs and end users complete automation solutions built from its wide array of mechanical components along with the motors, controls, and robotics of its industrial partners.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Source: ABB The Association for Advancing Automation, or A3, today released its quarterly and end-of-year report on robot orders in North America for 2023. A peek at Automate 2024 In addition to more attendees, can you give a sneak peek at what else will be new at Automate 2024?

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

While clear differences exist between IT and OT, it’s vital to your business’s security to invest the time and effort to understand the sources of those differences and share best practices to strengthen cybersecurity across both disciplines.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 10, 2024

Robot density data reveal the state of automation worldwide and allow us to compare regions and countries,” Marina Bill, President of the IFR, said. Most automated countries worldwide Robot density by country in 2022. Source: IFR South Korea was the most automated country by robot density in 2022, according to the IFR.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 7, 2024

Margo aims to deliver on its interoperability promise through a modern and agile open-source approach, which will bring industrial companies increased flexibility, simplicity and scalability as they undergo digital transition in complex, multi-vendor environments.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

It was best known for its ForgeOS robot-agnostic operating system, but it recently branched out into automation consulting and launched a palletizing system. Multiple sources told The Robot Report a funding round fell through at the last minute, which caused the company to lay off its staff and close its doors.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 13, 2024

Microsoft Teams calls can become interactive working sessions, with CAD, simulations or metrology point clouds seamlessly visualised from the source data to allow on-the-spot collaboration and fast, iterative teamwork across disparate engineering and manufacturing functions.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 26, 2024

Conducted online from April 4 to July 5, 2023, the survey offers valuable insights into the evolving IoT and edge computing ecosystems by identifying the requirements, priorities, and challenges faced by organisations that deploy and use commercial solutions, including those based on open source technologies.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

OPC UA is an integral part of the industrial communication framework within P&G’s automation systems, providing secure connectivity from sensor to cloud. The DTC and the OPC Foundation have worked closely in several open-source reference implementation projects on GitHub and have agreed to collaborate even closer. “We

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 8, 2024

For example, the Digital Product Passport initiative in the European Union strives to promote sustainability and sourcing transparency by mandating tracking and reporting guidelines for a range of industries starting in 2026. This results in improved pricing, timing and quality from suppliers.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Source: NVIDIA Today at ROSCon in Odense, Denmark, NVIDIA Corp. Source: NVIDIA Isaac ROS 3.2 adds capabilities Isaac ROS , built on the open-source ROS 2 software framework , is a suite of accelerated computing packages and AI models for robotics development. The Open Source Robotics Foundation ( OSRF ) organizes the event.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Eureka automated the lens coating process with precise loading, unloading, and flipping systems. Source: Eureka Robotics Eureka Robotics last week said it has raised $10.5 million in Series A funding. It also plans to use the round to fully enter the U.S. market, where it has acquired initial customers.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 27, 2024

Source: Adobe Stock Mobile robots have become an essential part of the automation landscape in recent years. The global survey covered the preferences, expectations, and challenges of end users of mobile automation. Source: Interact Analysis What are customer mobile robot expectations? different mobile robot brands.

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