Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Automation World

JANUARY 26, 2024

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

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Automation World

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Automation World

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Control.com

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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The Fabricator

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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MRPEasy

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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The Fabricator

JANUARY 26, 2024

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

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 26, 2024

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

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 26, 2024

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

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Control.com

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Automation Mag

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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MRPEasy

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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i4.0 today

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 26, 2024

Sales growth in Germany at 5.6 percent Würth Electrical Wholesale Group expands in Italy Core business in the skilled trades and business units Electrical Wholesale and Chemicals develop positively The Würth Group, the global market leader in the development, production and sale of assembly and fastening materials reported annual sales of more than EUR 20 billion for the first time in its corporate history according to its preliminary financial statements on the 2023 fiscal year.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 26, 2024

MONTREAL — Strategic Resources Inc. announced that during the last quarter of 2023 the Company completed initial rounds of discussions with iron ore traders and potential strategic partners regarding its plans for a four million tonne per annum iron ore pellet plant at Port Saguenay. Based on the initial feedback on the pellet project, the Company has decided to prioritize the construction of a 4 mtpa iron ore pellet plant at Port Saguenay in Québec.

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