Automation World
JANUARY 31, 2024
Successful PLC programming involves the implementation of image comparison algorithms, pattern recognition techniques and barcode or QR-code readers to enhance the accuracy of inspections.
Control.com
JANUARY 31, 2024
This article investigates the basic qualities that make up a safety PLC, what distinguishes a safety PLC from a standard model, and the reasons for which a safety PLC may be critical.
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Modern Machine Shop
JANUARY 30, 2024
Photo Credit: Way of the Mill LLC Reader Question: Our shop has grown from primarily aluminum machining to now working in a diverse range of materials. Some we’ve figured out quickly, but stainless steel seems to be the most difficult for us to master. Can you offer some advice on managing tool wear in stainless? Miller’s Answer: Your struggles are understandable.
Design World
JANUARY 30, 2024
Alec Abkemeier is taking on a new challenge at Beckhoff USA as a software product manager focused on test and measurement technologies. With a background in measurement software and hardware, Abkemeier will grow Beckhoff’s test and measurement market share in rapidly evolving industries that require next-generation data acquisition and power monitoring capabilities.
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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?
Gary Mintchell
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
I have been wondering where ThinkIQ is going to wind up. It’s a pretty cool startup in the smart manufacturing software space (aka, MES). The company has taken an investment by Mitsubishi Corporation and a collaboration agreement to jointly accelerate the growth of ThinkIQ’s digital manufacturing platform in Japan. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.
Quantis
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Pocket Factory Site Acceptance Test of 3 Machines in a CAN line Feb 01, 2024 - More case studies at quantis.ai Case Study Highlights Machine data quality dicrepancy discovered: testing reveals 89,3 % vs. customers specification of 96 % Third-party testing confirmed: KPI availability of 100 % vs. customer specification of 100 % Learn how you can benefit today from a neutral third-party validation delivered in 5 days that can help you reduce your operational costs.
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Design World
JANUARY 31, 2024
Hyson, a Barnes Group Inc. business, maker of nitrogen gas systems for metal forming operations, announces the upgrade of its Brecksville, Ohio, facility with two new machine tools to provide faster and more diverse gas spring solutions. These new machines are state-of-the-art CNC mill/turns that efficiently produce precision high-quality metal components.
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 30, 2024
You can have IoT for data acquisition, but without solid analytics the data becomes a worthless expenditure. Here, a company providing remote connectivity and workplace digitalization has announced strategic investments in smart factory solutions. TeamViewer , a leading global provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalization sol utions, today announced strategic investments in two pioneering companies for smart factory solutions: Sight Machine and Cybus.
Quantis
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Pocket Factory Site-Acceptance-Test von 3 Maschinen einer Dosenlinie 01. Februar 2024 - Mehr Fallstudien unter quantis.ai Highlights der Fallstudie Unstimmigkeiten bei der Qualität der Maschinendaten entdeckt: Prüfung ergibt 89,3 % im Vergleich zur Kundenspezifikation von 96 % Prüfung durch Dritte bestätigt: KPI-Verfügbarkeit von 100 % im Vergleich zur Kundenspezifikation von 100 % Erfahren Sie, wie Sie noch heute von einer neutralen Validierung durch Dritte profitieren können die innerhalb von
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
GITAI’s S2 dual-armed robot system will conduct various tasks at the International Space Station. | Source: GITAI GITAI USA Inc.’s latest robotic system, S2, this week launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket headed for the International Space Station. It is part of a mission to resupply the ISS and to test innovations including a surgical robot and a metal 3D printer.
Design World
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Markforged has introduced Performance Advisor, a software tool designed as a fast and easy way to get stronger parts, particularly when use cases are unknown. The first step to manufacturing strong parts with Markforged printers is to use Eiger to configure print settings, which can influence the strength (performance) of a part. For example, it […] The post New Performance Advisor helps strengthen parts with less material appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Here is the last of the prediction articles I picked up in December but had too much news to pack in. Usually November and December are void of news. These thoughts are from Aaron Merkin, CTO, Fluke Reliability & Ankush Malhotra, President, Fluke Reliability. The promise of AI to bridge the skilled labor gap Traditional AI – This is artificial intelligence in its traditional form, learned data that powers predictive insights.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute are developing a modular robot that can creep inside natural gas pipelines to map where pipes are, detect decrepit or leaking pipes, and, when necessary, repair the pipe by applying a resin coating along its inner wall.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 27, 2024
Parkhotel employees in Eisenstadt, Austria, celebrate the arrival of service robots. Source: Pudu Robotics Commercial service robots are more common in East Asia than elsewhere, but the rest of the world could catch up in 2024, according to Pudu Technology Co. The Shenzhen, China-based company claimed that it is China’s top exporter of such robots. “If 2023 was the year of GenAI, I believe 2024 will be the year of the robot,” stated Felix Zhang, founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics
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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.
Design World
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The new CX5600 Embedded PC series expands Beckhoff’s workhorse machine control line with powerful AMD Ryzen processors, additional interfaces, and operating system options. Retaining the same form factor as previous generations, these DIN rail-mounted embedded PCs provide the flexibility to support an even greater range of applications that require PLC, HMI, motion control, and much… The post Beckhoff introduces CX5600 embedded PCs with powerful AMD Ryzen processors appeared first on Desig
Control.com
JANUARY 29, 2024
Electrical and mechanical measurements are often labeled with "RMS" and "True RMS." Aside from the simple math definitions we learned in electronics class, why is this distinction actually important?
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The industrial robot market size is anticipated to surpass $5,282.40 million in 2023 and is likely to attain a valuation of $25,828.99 million by 2033. The industrial market share is projected to rise at a CAGR of 17.20 percent from 2023 to 2033.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 30, 2024
Lifeward, formerly ReWalk Robotics, offers a portfolio of exoskeletons for those with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, and more. | Source: Lifeward ReWalk Robotics yesterday unveiled new corporate branding to officially begin operating as “Lifeward.” Beginning today, the company’s shares begin trading under the “LFWD” ticker on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
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.
Design World
JANUARY 30, 2024
In industry and logistics, robots generally handle monotonous tasks that they can repeat almost endlessly with steady precision. A new tool changer now turns the specialist for large series into a flexible all-rounder, with which even small series and individual pieces can be produced economically. The innovative TKX changer series from the IPR specialists features… The post FAULHABER: Those who adapt the fastest win appeared first on Design World.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 27, 2024
Josh Welton tells the story of the Keller brothers and their fascinating rise from running a small welding shop to making the world’s first skid-steer loader and growing the Bobcat brand.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Virtual Incision, the developer of the MIRA Surgical System, says that spaceMIRA is currently in transit to the International Space Station. The device is aboard a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft carried by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 29, 2024
Bosch Rexroth’s Smart Flex Effector its in between the robot and its gripper to make it more flexible and precise. | Source: Bosch Rexroth In 2022, there were 3.9 million operational robots in the world, an all-time high, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Bosch Rexroth said it expects that number to grow in the coming years as new innovations make it possible for robots to do more tasks more successfully.
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Design World
JANUARY 30, 2024
Motion system designs run millions of automated food-manufacturing designs worldwide — including those in employed in grain milling, pasta making, and baking; fish and poultry processing; beer, wine, and spirit production; slaughtering and meatpacking; fruit, vegetable, and baby-food packaging, canning, jarring, and freezing; candy making; dairy and cheese making; and oils and fat extraction and… The post Tech Toolbox: Machine Design for Food Automation appeared first on Design World.
E&T
JANUARY 30, 2024
Apple has criticised UK proposals that would give the government power to veto tech companies’ new security features ahead of their release.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Skyline Robotics, developers of Ozmo, “the world’s first robotic-armed window cleaning robot”, has raised $9.8 million Pre-Series A-2 funding (including the conversion of SAFE Notes) round led by Standard Skyline with additional contributions from Durst Ventures, the venture capital investment arm of the Durst Organization, and HNW individuals. To date, Skyline Robotics has raised $19.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 29, 2024
An edited image showing an iRobot Roomba with Amazon branding. | Source: iRobot, Amazon iRobot Corp. today announced it is terminating its planned acquisition by Amazon.com Inc. The companies mutually agreed on this decision and blamed “undue and disproportionate” regulatory scrutiny for the demise of the deal. “We’re disappointed that Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot could not proceed,” said David Zapolsky , senior vice president and general counsel at Amazon,
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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.
Design World
JANUARY 29, 2024
At this year’s Hannover Messe industrial trade show in Germany, visitors will be able to experience the Application Park in Hall 5, which has a strong partner in the German Robotics Association (DRV). The DRV has made it a mission to promote and foster the use of robotics in Germany. Given the shortage of skilled… The post Hannover Messe cooperating with German Robotics Assoc. appeared first on Design World.
E&T
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
SpaceX has been selected to launch the Starlab space station to low-Earth orbit (LEO) before 2030 – a commercial venture from a joint partnership between Airbus and Voyager Space.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Brightpick, a provider of warehouse automation solutions for order fulfillment, says that The Feed, a US-based sports nutrition and gear ecommerce retailer, has begun installation of 48 Brightpick Autopicker robots that will go live at their warehouse at the end of March 2024.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 31, 2024
KettyBot Pro is designed for multiple functions. Source: Pudu Robotics Pudu Technology Co. today launched KettyBot Pro, the newest generation of its delivery and reception robot. The service robot is designed to address labor shortages in the retail and restaurant industries and enhance customer engagement, said the company. “In addition to delivering food and returning items, KettyBot can attract, greet, and guide customers in dynamic environments while generating advertising revenue, red
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
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