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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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.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 10, 2024

Columnist Caleb Chamberlain backward casts his eye, to quote Robert Burns, and delves into the challenges of moving shop, laying bare the best-laid plans of mice and men.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 11, 2024

I have begun working with a software company called Quickbase. Several companies have introduced me to low-code applications. Quickbase takes it to another level. Built in, not added on due to acquisition. I’m on a panel discussion with two engineers who actually use the software. Their stories of how they use the software and the benefits of an easy way to add to the application when users ask for help are to the point.

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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).

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Design World

APRIL 11, 2024

Melexis has introduced the MLX92442 Induxis switch, which offers a contactless and magnet-free monolithic design to directly detect conductive targets, facilitating small module designs with reduced component count for various applications such as high voltage interlocks, charging flaps, seatbelts, hood/trunk, gear tooth sensing, or brake-by-wire systems.

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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.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

Yokogawa has sent a couple of process automation announcements recently. It’s been quiet on my radar for a few years. Nice to see some investment in product development. The first is the release of OpreX Robot Management Core, an application in the Asset Management and Integrity family. The second concerns strengthened industrial network support in CENTUM in the Control and Safety System family of solutions.

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Design World

APRIL 9, 2024

Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce three new series of M12 Capacitive Sensors with IO-Link Communications. Based on our 4th generation TRIPLESHIELDTM sensors, these CA12 Series Sensors represent the ideal solution for industrial automation equipment in applications where sensing performance must be continuously and accurately monitored and logged.

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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.

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Automation World

APRIL 12, 2024

Technologically speaking, IT and OT domains have largely converged. Culturally speaking, there is still a bit of work to do, which leaves industrial operations open to significant cyber risks.

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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

APRIL 9, 2024

I remember, barely, being a freshman engineering student. My mindset reflected many (most? all?) of my colleagues—“I don’t need no stinkin’ English and speech classes!” Math and science. What else is there? Then I got a job. Turns out that communication skills are essential for career success. Want to be an effective engineer? The ability to listen, talk, and write will serve you better than how quickly you can solve differential equations.

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Design World

APRIL 12, 2024

Following years of technical development and operational implementation design, Siemens introduces SIBERprotect for protection of critical infrastructure and OT systems at various industrial concerns, including power plants, water treatment facilities, all types of discrete manufacturing enterprises, military depots, data centers, and control stations.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 12, 2024

The Phoenix humanoid robot is being developed to enable embodied AI and support general-purpose applications. | Credit: Sanctuary AI Humanoid robot developer Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corp., or Sanctuary AI, is entering a new strategic partnership with automotive components supplier Magna International Inc. Through this expanded partnership, Sanctuary plans to equip Magna’s manufacturing facilities with general-purpose AI robots.

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Automation World

APRIL 12, 2024

NIST's ongoing efforts to enhance CSF resources and foster community feedback show its commitment to continually improving cybersecurity practices.

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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?

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 8, 2024

Rob McAveney, Aras CTO, had a follow up conversation with me to flesh out some of the ideas from the recent customer conference. Perhaps the concept of an industrial metaverse is fizzling along with the Apple Vision Pro hype, but McAveney’s view is that it is all about data. Yes, without massive amounts of data, what will the visualization tools visualize?

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Design World

APRIL 10, 2024

SINEC Security Guard: Intuitive cloud-based software-as-a-service to improve cybersecurity on the shop floor Allows users to match vulnerabilities to their OT assets, prioritize them, and engage in mitigation measures Integration with the cloud-native SIEM Microsoft Sentinel enabled Available on the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace from July 2024 Production facilities are increasingly the target of cyberattacks.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 11, 2024

AMD’s Kria K26 SOM will power the hardware with the BlackBerry QNX SDP. | Source: AMD BlackBerry Ltd. announced at Embedded World this week that it is collaborating with Advanced Micro Devices Inc. The partners said they want to enable next-generation robotics by reducing latency and jitter and with “repeatable determinism.” The companies said they will jointly “address the critical need for ‘hard’ real-time capabilities in robotics-focused hardware.” Bl

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Automation World

APRIL 8, 2024

IHI’s decision to partner with Osaro was based on their superior ability to handle a wider variety of boxes at faster recognition speeds compared to other vendors, according to CEO Motohiro Kawada.

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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

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Design World

APRIL 12, 2024

METCASE’s versatile COMBIMET 19-in. rack cases can now be specified with custom ventilation for greater heat dissipation. Other modifications are also available on request. COMBIMET 19-in. is METCASE’s biggest, most advanced and most cost-effective range of rack cases – making it popular for applications including networking and communications equipment, industrial computers, sound and studio systems,… The post METCASE’s 19-in. rack cases just got cooler appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 12, 2024

State-of-the-art surgical and healthcare robotics depend on precise motion control. Source: maxon Technological advances continue to drive growing adoption of robotics in healthcare, particularly for surgical applications. Robots promise to enhance precision and safety, with 5% to 10% of robot-assisted procedures reportedly resulting in positive patient outcomes.

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Automation World

APRIL 8, 2024

With the planned acquisition of ebm-papst, Siemens see growth in intelligent, battery-powered drive technologies.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 8, 2024

In decrypting the influence of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) on art, cryptographic tokens rapidly reshape creative ownership. Driven by blockchain, these assets redefine traditional art markets. Beyond the initial NFT wave, a deeper transformation converges technology, creativity, and decentralized governance. This article navigates crypto’s diverse impact on art, transcending narratives on NFTs.

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Design World

APRIL 12, 2024

Small dc micro drives bring dynamics into handling applications, such as swiveling-rotary modules Miniature drives and microdrives are used in virtually all areas of automation technology and have a correspondingly wide variety of applications. These range from medical technology and laboratory automation as well as general machine construction and intralogistics through to aerospace applications.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 9, 2024

2023 was the year that humanoid robots took big strides onto the public stage, and Agility Robotics pulled ahead in that race with Digit, which is our first-ever RBR50 Robot of the Year. At ProMAT last year, Digit stole the show by demonstrating its ability to pick up totes from a shelf, walk over to a conveyor, and place the totes onto the conveyor.

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Automation World

APRIL 8, 2024

In its first greenfield Ethernet-APL project in Europe, BASF required potential suppliers to conduct Ethernet-APL performance tests before final contracts were awarded.

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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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E&T

APRIL 11, 2024

With China’s surge in coal power, and low retirement rates in the rest of the world, global coal capacity grew in 2023, potentially affecting climate change targets.

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Design World

APRIL 9, 2024

Dorner and its partner company montratec are set to unveil its latest innovations in assembly technology in booth 1224 at Automate 2024, May 6-9, at McCormick Place in Chicago. With a focus on enhancing efficiency and reliability in production environments, both Dorner and montratec will present a lineup of demo conveyors designed to meet the… The post Dorner to showcase innovative automation technologies at Automate 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 9, 2024

You’ll see a lot of surgical robotics talk at this year’s DeviceTalks Boston. Surgical robots are smaller, smarter, and being launched into space. 2024 is going to be a huge year — here’s why. I believe 2024 will be remembered as the year when the surgical robotics sector — not just one company — planted both feet on the ground, slowly rose up, and stood tall in the medical device industry.

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Industry Week

APRIL 12, 2024

The biggest payoff may be in professional development for current employees.

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