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Automate Report 6: Technologies

Gary Mintchell

This final report from the Automate 2024 show encompasses some unique technology applications along with other technologies. Featured are Vention, Zebra, LexxPluss, Orbbec, Ericsson and Dassault. Vention I have written about Vention a few times. I first met them as an innovative component designer. They told me they’ve recently combined five business.

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Food Packaging: A Flexible Future and the Shelf-Ready Revolution

Design World

For this first release in the WTWH Packaging and Processing series, we asked food manufacturers to reflect on their experiences with flexible and shelf-ready packaging, two closely related formats that have found traction in the food industry. In this report, you will hear from food industry professionals about what their greatest challenges are with flexible… The post Food Packaging: A Flexible Future and the Shelf-Ready Revolution appeared first on Design World.

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Automate Report 4: Festo Introduces Several New Products

Gary Mintchell

Festo is an innovative company that continuously surprises me with its creativity. This year at Hannover, for example, they displayed a “flock” of bees. At Automate they showed new electric actuators, an I/O platform, and an AI worker collaboration tool. New Generation of Electric Actuators for Linear Applications Festo introduced its newest generation of Cartesian-handling-system mechanical axes.

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FieldComm Group and FDT Group Combine Resources for Control System Integration

Automation World

The two groups agree to combine resources into a single business focused on creating device integration technology standards and products for industrial process, hybrid and factory automation.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Automate Report 5: Robots

Gary Mintchell

This report from Automate 2024 consolidates robotic-oriented news from Doosan Robotics, Kossow Robots, InOrbit CoPilot, and Hirebotics. Collaborative Robots, or Cobots, are now just about everywhere. The software for these is innovative, often no-code, and easy-to-use. There is consolidation of the market. It will be interesting to see what next year brings.

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Universal Robots Integrates SRCI for PLC Programming of Robots

Automation World

The Standard Robot Command Interface (SRCI) enables the creation of a single interface between PLCs and robots.

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Teradyne Robotics and Nvidia at Automate 2024

Automation World

The companies are working to enable robots to operate more precisely in unstructured and changing environments.

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Gausium raises $50M for global cleaning robot expansion

Robotics Business Review

Phantas is a small commercial cleaning robot that can pass through narrow aisles and under-table areas. | Source: Gausium Gausium last week announced a strategic investment that brings its cumulative Series D funding to $50 million. The autonomous cleaning system developer said it plans to use the funding to keep up the momentum it has built over the past year of growth.

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Vention at Automate 2024

Automation World

A look at how Vention seeks to ease the process of automation for small and mid-sized manufacturers,

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Revolutionizing Visual Quality Control With Advanced Augmented Reality and AI

Metrology

CDMVision, a trendsetter in Augmented Realtiy and Artificial Intelligence technologies, has announced the launch of SuPAR AI, a state-of-the-art augmented reality visual inspection software designed for widespread use across many different industries. SuPAR AI is set to transform traditional visual quality control processes with its innovative AI-driven modules and AR technology.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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Mishima Kosan partners with Ready Robotics to implement ForgeOS for simulation testing on the Nvidia Isaac Sim

Robotics Automation News

Mishima Kosan, a diversified company with a strong presence in steel production, product manufacturing, and engineering services, has formed a strategic partnership with Ready Robotics, a pioneer in no-code software for industrial automation.

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America’s largest ship manufacturer to prepare SA suppliers for AUKUS

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Grispb / stock.adobe.com A new program with America’s largest shipbuilder HII is set to help South Australian companies enter the global supply chain for nuclear-powered submarines. Premier Peter Malinauskas announced the new program with HII while touring HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division in the United States, where the defence giant builds Virginia Class submarines.

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Synergizing Big Data With Closed-Loop Manufacturing

Metrology

Big Data and closed-loop manufacturing are two complementary concepts that seamlessly integrate to enhance operational efficiency, quality control, and sustainability within manufacturing processes. How do these two concepts merge in the digital transformation of manufacturing? The post Synergizing Big Data With Closed-Loop Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Perth’s Landing Pad seals agreement with Indian MedTech manufacturing incubator

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Quality Stock Arts / stock.adobe.com Spacecubed has welcomed two Memorandum of Understandings, including one with Indian MedTech manufacturing incubator AMTZ, to support investment and growth in the WA market. Innovation and Digital Economy Minister Stephen Dawson said the MOUs were signed between Spacecubed’s Perth Landing Pad initiative and the World Trade Centre AMTZ in Andhra Pradesh and T-Hub in Telangana.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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Covestro Debuts Polycarbonate Based on Chemically Recycled Feedstock

Plastics Today

The company has teamed up with Neste and Borealis to offer a high-purity, drop-in replacement for fossil fuel–derived polycarbonate.

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Brewery’s Soaring Demand Triggers Search for Sustainable Oil-Free Air Solutions

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Stanislav Loginov/stock.adobe.com Breweries require Class 0 oil-free air to ensure product quality. Even minimal traces of oil can negatively impact tastes and aromas. Class 0 oil-free air is used in multiple steps of the brewing process. Who knew oil-free air is a vital component of your favourite beer? With expansion and growth come investments.

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Strengthen Your Security Operations: MITRE ATT&CK Mapping in Cisco XDR

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Discover how Cisco XDR's MITRE ATT&CK mapping strengthens your security operations. Learn to identify security gaps and improve your cybersecurity posture.

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How to tell if you’ve outgrown your current software

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: joyfotoliakid / stock.adobe.com Does your business rely on many separate systems and apps? Is your data sitting in different places? Are your add-ons adding up ? You’re not alone. This is a common scenario for growing businesses. You started out with an accounting software solution to manage invoices and run reports. As your business grew, you started adding other systems and apps to manage inventory, sales, and customer data.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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Harnessing Network and Application Performance Insights for Effective Automation

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Automation is a significant driving force behind speed and an enhanced user experience. Ultimately, what matters to users is the experience they have with the systems and applications being used. By removing manual bottlenecks, systems can operate at their optimal capacity, delivering the desired outcomes efficiently.

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British chip sector boosted by new independent Semiconductor Institute

E&T

One year on from the launch of the £1bn National Semiconductor Strategy, the UK government has now announced the UK Semiconductor Institute, which will bring together government, universities and the private sector to support key components laid out in the strategy to grow the UK’s chip sector.

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Whole of State: Leveraging Security Platforms in Government

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The Whole of State program is now providing State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program funds to measure the cybersecurity health of city and local agencies. Find out the three key areas you need to focus on to make it a success for your community.

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Circular Plastics Challenge Targets rPET

Plastics Today

Winners in the 2024 challenge used bottle geometry to improve recycling, deployed florescent tracer-based sorting, and turned stores into recycling centers.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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Virginia Tech physicists propose path to faster, more flexible robots

Robotics Automation News

In a recent paper released in the journal Physical Review Letters, Virginia Tech physicists revealed a microscopic phenomenon that could greatly improve the performance of soft devices, such as agile flexible robots or microscopic capsules for drug delivery. Virginia Tech physicist C.

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Etnyre Intl. acquires Hendrick Mfg.

The Fabricator

Oregon, Ill.-based Etnyre Intl., a manufacturer of equipment for the asphalt road construction industry, has acquired Hendrick Mfg., with locations in Carbondale, Pa., and Owensboro, Ky.

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LRS advances aluminum can recovery with EverestLabs robot, funded by Can Manufacturers Institute

Robotics Automation News

EverestLabs, developer of RecycleOS, the first AI-enabled operating system for material recovery facilities (MRFs) and recyclers, has formed a partnership with LRS, the nation’s fifth largest independent waste diversion, recycling and portable services provider.

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The AI Safety Institute to open US office as the second AI Safety Summit kicks off in Seoul

E&T

The UK government’s AI Safety Institute is to open a new office in San Francisco to enable it to tap global talent on both sides of the Atlantic. This news comes as the second international AI Safety Summit is to be held in Seoul, South Korea, this week, where governments are expected to press tech firms on AI safety.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

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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Autonomous e-Mobility Awards 2024: Qatar recognizes visionaries, innovators, and startups at prestigious ceremony

Robotics Automation News

The Autonomous e-Mobility (AEMOB) Forum 2024 concluded with presenting the AEMOB Awards, recognizing individuals and organisations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment, innovation, and leadership in moving the driverless e-mobility industry forward. The accolades’ first category, the AEMOB Visionary Award, celebrates individuals who have exemplified exceptional leadership in their field.

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What are the Pros and Cons of Modular, Compact and Cobot Palletisers?

Granta Automation

Understanding the differences between modular, compact, and cobot palletisers is essential to enable you to select the right system for your specific needs. Here’s a brief summary of each type of palletiser system and their pros and cons: Modular Palletisers … Continue reading → The post What are the Pros and Cons of Modular, Compact and Cobot Palletisers?

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Richtech Robotics launches hospital delivery robot that can use elevators

Robotics Automation News

Richtech Robotics, a Nevada company and a provider of AI-driven service robots, has launched its latest robot: Medbot, an elevator delivery robot designed to streamline pharmacy operations with uninterrupted, 24/7 medications delivery. With high operational accuracy, Medbot improves healthcare facility efficiency with a secure delivery, reducing operating costs and improving the overall patient experience.

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The tooling fundamentals of metal folding

The Fabricator

Metal folders have flexible tools, but not every fabricator invests in the same ones. Choosing the right mix of tools can make an already flexible machine even more so.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.