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DigiKey, a global commerce distributor offering a large selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announces that Linda Johnson, executive vice president of operations for DigiKey, has received the WE Unity Award from industry organization Women in Electronics (WE). “It is with great honor and pleasure to recognize Linda Johnson for her… The post DigiKey’s Linda Johnson receives Women in Electronics Unity Award for her positive contributions
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Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance
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Robot transfer units have become increasingly important to automated settings. Now, transfer units with collision detection pair with collaborative robots for human-centric technology enabling previously unimagined levels of productivity. Kyle Thompson • product innovation manager | Thomson Industries Chris Diak • southeast automation manager | Motion Most robot arms have six axes of motion, fewer […] The post Maximizing cobot ROI through seventh-axis-enabled collaboration appear
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Robot transfer units have become increasingly important to automated settings. Now, transfer units with collision detection pair with collaborative robots for human-centric technology enabling previously unimagined levels of productivity. Kyle Thompson • product innovation manager | Thomson Industries Chris Diak • southeast automation manager | Motion Most robot arms have six axes of motion, fewer […] The post Maximizing cobot ROI through seventh-axis-enabled collaboration appear
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Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.
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Image: VAILO Australian premium lighting manufacturer, VAILO, has picked up two Australian Good Design Awards for its Zenith Gen-V PC Amber Floodlight. The awards that showcase the pinnacle of excellence in the design, architecture, engineering and business sectors, were announced in Sydney on Friday. VAILO’s ‘PC Amber’ received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in both the Engineering Design and Product Design categories for exceptional design and innovation.
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Image: moodboard/stock.adobe.com The Queensland Government has announced a new round of funding aimed at regional small businesses. The funding from the Queensland Small Business Strategy will see small businesses–looking to scale up, improve services, increase productivity or transition from small to medium size–share in over $2.2 million in funding.
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
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