Automation World
APRIL 11, 2024
Maintenance of production equipment often requires taking live voltage and current measurements. That’s why it’s critical to be aware of the core safety practices designed to keep you safe.
Design World
APRIL 9, 2024
The flexibility of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), which use a wireless navigation system to guide them around a facility, is the reason these self-sufficient machines are so popular in warehouse environments. However, 50 AMRs on the floor will overload the traditional WiFi network. That leads to network latency and interrupts communication between AMRs and the… The post 5G reliability enters the automated warehouse appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
APRIL 29, 2024
I haven’t had word from ISA for quite some time. And especially the cybersecurity certification program. This news concerns GE Power Conversion’s HPCi Controller achieving cybersecurity Security Level 3 certificates of conformance. Congratulations. The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced that its ISASecure cybersecurity certification program has issued the world’s first Security Level 3 (SL3) certificates of conformance.
SMMT
APRIL 25, 2024
British CV production records best Q1 since 2008, rising by 27.4% to 32,626 units. Export volumes grow 57.9% in first three months, while manufacturing for the UK declines -13.1%. Growth in January and February followed by -19.2% March decline to 7,943 units. UK commercial vehicle (CV) output rose by 27.4% in the first quarter of 2024, the best Q1 performance since 2008, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 1 32,626 vans, trucks, taxis, b
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In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
NIST Manufacturing
APRIL 25, 2024
The agency plans to release an early-stage reference material that companies can use to test equipment for direct air capture.
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 17, 2024
Mentee Robotics co-founders include Lior Wolf, CEO (left); Amnon Shashua, chairman (middle); Shai Shalev-Shwartz, chief scientist (right). | Credit: Mentee Robotics Mentee Robotics came out of stealth today and unveiled its first bipedal humanoid robot prototype. An experienced team founded the Herzliya, Israel company in 2022. It includes Prof. Amnon Shashua, the chairman of Mentee Robotics, an expert in AI, computer vision, natural language processing and other related fields.
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Design World
APRIL 1, 2024
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies’ newest production facility in Parets del Vallès, Spain (near Barcelona) is a fully carbon-neutral plant. The facility manufactures automotive components and replaces an existing plant at the same location. The company said it is boosting its production capacity by 15%. In all, more than 11 million euros have been invested in the… The post Spanish manufacturing plant runs on 100% green power appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
APRIL 18, 2024
I own an Ioniq 6 electric vehicle since about a year ago. There was a soccer association meeting I wanted to attend in Lima, Ohio, and I thought I’d combine it with a stop in my old home of Sidney, Ohio. Sidney has no chargers. There is one location in all of Shelby County, Ohio located about 20 miles from Sidney at the Airstream Inc. Customer Center in Jackson Center (my home town).
SMMT
APRIL 19, 2024
Number of vehicles on UK roads reaches record 41.4 million in 2023, with car ownership up 1.6% to 35,694,845 units. The average car in use saw CO2 emissions decline by -2.1%, notably thanks to incentivised investment by business fleets into EVs. One in 40 of all vehicles on roads now zero emission, including 960,896 cars, 61,161 vans, 2,383 HGVs and 1,922 buses.
The Guardian Manufacturing
APRIL 13, 2024
The material, discovered in 2004, was meant to be revolutionary. But only now is the technology coming of age Twenty years ago, scientists announced they had created a new miracle material that was going to transform our lives. They called it graphene. Consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal pattern, it is one of the strongest materials ever made and, for good measure, it is a better conductor of electricity and heat than copper.
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
Control.com
APRIL 8, 2024
Tackling a growing need for education in industrial automation, Arduino has launched a starter kit for PLC learning based on the new Opta, the PLC IDE, and hardware to integrate I/O devices.
Automation World
APRIL 4, 2024
A look at 10 ways reality capture technology is used in manufacturing today to connect design and production, aid in reverse engineering, deliver hyper-accurate measurements and enable spatial analyses.
Design World
APRIL 29, 2024
Firmly committed to Industry 4.0 and the future of manufacturing, KUKA Robotics will highlight an innovative solution for educating the next generation of workers and its collaboration with three universities on cutting-edge Mixed Reality (MR) demonstrations at Automate 2024, May 6 – 9 at McCormick Place in Chicago. In booth 5679, visitors will see the… The post KUKA Robotics to showcase solutions for education and mixed reality at Automate 2024 appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
APRIL 17, 2024
All of the manufacturing automation and cybersecurity suppliers have been conducting market research that they are releasing for us all to get a sense of what customers are thinking. This one from ABB Robotics looks into the global automotive supply chain. Global ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey confirms automation and robotics are crucial to the future of the industry New OEMs and start-ups lead the charge, while suppliers are lagging behind ABB’s flexible and smart solutions make a
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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?
SMMT
APRIL 4, 2024
New car registrations rise 10.4% in best March since 2019 and 20th consecutive month of growth. Overall increase driven by fleet investment with weak confidence constraining private retail demand. Industry calls for EV incentives with battery electric car market off the pace. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market clocked up its 20th consecutive month of growth in March, with a 10.4% rise in registrations.
Plastics Today
APRIL 14, 2024
A mock proposal developed under the auspices of the Swiss government provides a preview of the restrictive policies that may prevail on a global scale.
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 1, 2024
March 2024 was a non-stop month for the robotics industry. From events such as MODEX and GTC to exciting new deployments and product launches, there was no shortage of news to cover. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report this past month. Subscribe to The Robot Report Newsletter or listen to The Robot Report Podcast to stay updated on the latest technology developments. 10.
Automation World
APRIL 12, 2024
From the use of robots to handle repetitive and hazardous tasks to alignment with corporate sustainability goals, robotics are proving to be the answer to industry’s labor shortage and skills gaps.
Design World
APRIL 17, 2024
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) injuries can occur in industrial and other work situations. Also called Raynaud’s phenomenon, vibration-induced white finger and traumatic vasopastic disease, HAVS has been well known and documented since 1918. It is a prevalent occupational hazard in the construction, forestry, manufacturing, and mining industries, where workers are at high risk of developing […] The post What sensors and measurements can prevent HAVS?
Gary Mintchell
APRIL 16, 2024
Develop a new product category, hire an analyst firm to conduct some market research, and show how your new product provides benefits to customers. We see it in some “scientific” studies and also studies broadcast on TV advertisements. Here is one by a company called Makersite who touts their new approach called product lifecycle intelligence (PLI).
SMMT
APRIL 4, 2024
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grows 11.1% to 52,916 units in best March performance for three years. Growth in uptake of all LCVs besides medium-sized vans, with the largest models up 16.1% as demand for smaller vans bounces back with a 44.8% rise. Electric van uptake reaches highest volume on record for a new plate month – but a national plan for van-suitable public chargepoints remains crucial to tackling fleet charging anxiety.
Cisco Industrial Automation
APRIL 17, 2024
A network is more than a collection of switches, routers, and access points. It is the foundation for a smart infrastructure that can unlock Industry 4.0 innovations.
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Robotics Business Review
APRIL 7, 2024
RB-Y1 mounts a humanoid-type double-arm robot on a wheeled, high-speed mobile base. | Credit: Rainbow Robotics Rainbow Robotics announced the release of detailed specifications for the new RB- Y1 mobile robot. The company recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Schaeffler Group and the Korea Electronics Technology Institute, or KETI, to co-develop the RB-Y1 and other mobile manipulators in Korea.
Automation World
APRIL 5, 2024
As new automation tehnologies have transformed manufacturing over the past several decades, system integrators have been key to helping industry adopt these technologies. To stay relevant, integrators must now add AI expertise.
Design World
APRIL 18, 2024
Automotive electric actuators adjust engine settings; manage safety features; and impart precise control fuel efficiency. Many such actuators are compact and light, fitting well in modern cars and requiring less maintenance. Some can be programmed to execute different tasks. The market for these automotive actuators is likely to grow at a moderate pace and reach… The post Automotive electric-actuator market trends appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
APRIL 15, 2024
Emerson has gone through a process of divesting companies and adding others, such as NI (nee National Instruments) becoming overall more of an automation company. Much like years ago when Rockwell shed aerospace and trucks and other industries becoming Rockwell Automation. Its tagline in press releases for some time has included software as an emphasis.
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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 7, 2024
Image: Mediteraneo/stock.adobe.com The Fee-Free TAFE initiative by the Australian Federal Government and the NSW State Government is reported to be exceeding targets and removing financial barriers. By removing barriers, it is reported that more people in NSW are able to learn new skills in areas where the economy most needs employment. Minister for skills and training, Brendan O’Connor said, “Fee-Free TAFE has transformed the lives of students from diverse backgrounds right across NSW, at the s
E&T
APRIL 23, 2024
Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are able to significantly extend coverage by moving from a terrestrial infrastructure to hybrid space. However, Keysight Technologies highlights the challenges that can threaten the successful deployment of these networks.
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 17, 2024
Goodbye to the hydraulic version of Atlas and hello to the electric model designed for commercialization. That’s the message from Boston Dynamics Inc., which yesterday retired the older version of its humanoid robot after 15 years of development and today showed a preview of its successor. “The next generation of the Atlas program builds on decades of research and furthers our commitment to delivering the most capable, useful mobile robots solving the toughest challenges in the indus
Automation World
APRIL 16, 2024
Emergency stops are of great importance to robust safety systems in industrial settings.
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