Automation World
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Lack of program documentation, insufficient knowledge of plant environments, and the disconnect between obsolescence and unplanned downtime must be resolved to optimize the use of automation in manufacturing.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
By Mark Jones My wife, Erin, is now the proud owner of a plug-in hybrid vehicle. It is a purchase intended to make us more sustainable. Like previous purchases intended to reduce our environmental impact, it does not make economic sense. It is not our first hybrid. It is our first lithium-ion battery vehicle, fitting… The post Technical thinking: Debating sustainability losses and gains appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
MachineMetrics positions itself in the analytics space translating from operations to ERP. It has released a scheduling solution called Production Schedule Intelligence touting scheduling accuracy, work-in-process optimization, and on-time delivery. This solution integrates real-time data and predictive analytics into operations connecting directly to both ERP and machines.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
NVIDIA CEO Jenson Huang ended his GTC 2024 keynote presentation backed by images of all of the various humanoid robots currently on the market that are powered by the Jetson Orin computer. | Credit: The Robot Report To be effective and commercially viable, humanoid robots will need a full stack of technologies for everything from locomotion and perception to manipulation.
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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).
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
From automotive, pharmaceutical and building products manufacturers to food processors, industrial users of Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform highlight how they’re using it to bridge the worlds of IT and OT.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
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
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Satire marketing can be a dangerous thing. Attacking a competitor or failing to find humor can kill the vibes. Consistent humor not derogatory toward any particular group but only toward a way of doing business that most everyone knows lacks awareness can be quite effective. When Quickbase marketers showed me the first sample of its “Status Co” marketing campaign, I shuddered.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
In this episode we connect with G Brooks-Zak of Outlier Automation to get insights on software-defined automation and how it can impact manufacturing, including what it means for IT/OT convergence, specific application benefits such as with predictive maintenance and AI, its current use in industry and cybersecurity.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Startups have it made. With a single match, they can ignite engineers’ creativity and fuel collaboration and quality naturally within their emerging cultures. Light the same match in a long-standing company, and many people flee and protest, clinging to the way things have always been. In chapter one of “Quality Management for Dummies” by Anthony… The post Make it easy to do the right thing appeared first on Design World.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
SandRob robot can sand, polish, and trim complex shapes of any scale or size, the company said. | Source: Epica International Epica International raised an $18 million growth capital credit facility with various Avenue Capital Group funds. The initial funding of $13.5 million will be used to refinance existing debt, support strategic expansion, and accelerate research and development initiatives.
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?
Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
My long-time colleague Julie Fraser is still at it. I remember the room where the Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association International (MESA) announced its first Metrics That Matter study. It was 2006. The Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association International (MESA) is working with Tech-Clarity, Inc. on the next iteration of its long-standing Analytics that Matter research program.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Blass’s strategies for balancing rapid time-to-market demands with robust control panel designs are critical for developing adaptable systems capable of accommodating future expansions and evolving requirements.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Construction tech startup Automated Architecture (AUAR) is shipping two of its robotic micro-factories to the U.S. in its first move to expand operations to North America. The first of their kind, AUAR’s micro-factories will be deployed by Rival Holdings, a real estate development and construction firm, to build thousands of sustainable and affordable homes across… The post AUAR ships robotic micro-factories to the US to build sustainable, affordable homes across the Midwest appeared first
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Organization: Sereact Country: Germany Website: sereact.ai Year Founded: 2021 Number of Employees: 11-50 Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services Generative AI is a groundbreaking technology that was almost impossible to ignore in 2023. While researchers have been finding novel ways to harness generative AI and large language models (LLMs) for robotics, there haven’t been many companies that have been able to commercialize a system combining generative AI and robotics.
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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
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Efficiency improvements intrigue me. This technology area of automated storage and retrieval (ASRS) is a little outside my normal purview. The story has merits. Having witnessed a trend towards more small package orders and less frequent large stock pallet orders, MAHLE Aftermarket selected an efficient AutoStore empowered by Kardex robotic cube storage system to increase capacity and throughput.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The CL Series of collaborative robots from Kawasaki Robotics feature payload capacities from 3kg to 10kg and reaches from 590mm to 1000mm.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
ZEEKR is a new electric vehicle (EV) brand from Geely, a Chinese automotive company. Founded in 2021 in Ningbo, China, ZEEKR provides intelligent premium electric vehicles through new technologies and solutions. As a newly developed automotive maker, ZEEKR aims to create synergy between human and machine, striking a delicate balance between aesthetics and technology.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Artificial muscles are powering a new robotic leg developed by researchers at ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS). Inspired by living creatures, the robotic leg jumps across different terrains in an agile and energy-efficient manner. As in humans and animals, an extensor and a flexor muscle ensure that the robot leg can move in both directions.
Industry Week
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
It’s all well and good for large enterprises to use AI for decision-making but what about smaller businesses without huge IT departments?
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
DMG Mori, Renishaw and Siemens partner on a condition monitoring tool that enables traceability and closed-loop manufacturing.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. will maintain its presence at WEFTEC, the water quality event, in New Orleans, LA, from Oct 5 to 9, 2024. WEFTEC is known for bringing together the world’s industry leaders, technologies, trends, and solutions to improve water quality and operations. To accommodate customers’ unique needs in the water/wastewater industry, Mitsubishi Electric… The post Mitsubishi Electric to exhibit at WEFTEC 2024 in New Orleans, LA appeared first on Design World.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Researchers at Michigan State University’s College of Engineering are integrating photoelastic gel for vision-based, tactile gel-robots. The goal is to help assistive robots be better at grasping various items. (Courtesy Jiabin Liu.) Research at Michigan State University is focused on teaching robots to use colors to perceive, visualize, and interpret interactions when manipulating objects.
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Control.com
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
The latest edge-computing controller from Advantech leverages artificial intelligence to speed up control decisions. The controller can be integrated with a carrier stack for even greater edge AI capability.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
An ammonia-powered tugboat named NH3 Kraken has completed its maiden voyage as part of a research project designed to reduce carbon emissions from shipping.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
AutomationDirect has added a variety of new Metrol limit switches to their growing lineup of precision limit switches. These ultra-precise mechanical limit switches have a repeatability down to 0.5 microns (µm) and are some of the smallest switches/sensors available. Their tiny size allows them to be mounted in extremely tight locations. The additional offering includes… The post Metrol precision limit switches from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Since its commercial release in 2020 , Boston Dynamics Inc.’s Spot robot has evolved to become more capable at facility inspection tasks. In that time, the quadruped robot as achieved greater autonomy and an ever-growing set of sensor payloads. In 2022, Waltham, Mass.-based Boston Dynamics won an RBR50 innovation award for its release of Spot Enterprise.
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.
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Manufacturing Day is celebrated on Oct. 4 this year. Here’s why it’s important and how PTI Engineered Plastics, Plastics Ingenuity, and Westminster Tool are marking the day.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Milwaukee-based Mayville Engineering Co. Inc. has notified the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development that it will close its Wautoma, Wis., facility.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Murrelektronik will showcase two groundbreaking innovations—MVK Fusion CIP Safety and Vario-X IPC—at Booth N-6043 in the North Building, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA during PACK EXPO 2024, from Nov 3-6. These solutions help optimize packaging and process machine installations. The robust MVK Fusion CIP Safety fieldbus module presents a new opportunity to standardize modular processes,… The post Murrelektronik to showcase MVK Fusion CIP Safety, Vario-X IPC at PACK EXPO 2024 appeared fi
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
ALOHA Unleashed achieves a high level of dexterity in bi-arm manipulation. | Source: Google DeepMind Google DeepMind recently gave insight into two artificial intelligence systems it has created: ALOHA Unleashed and DemoStart. The company said that both of these systems aim to help robots perform complex tasks that require dexterous movement. Dexterity is a deceptively difficult skill to acquire.
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