Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Pitchfire Startup Competition has been an opening-day highlight for years at RoboBusiness , which runs Oct. 16-17 in Santa Clara, Calif. Pitchfire, which happens on Oct. 16 from 4-4:45 PM at the Santa Clara Convention Center, is a must-attend event for investors, robotics entrepreneurs and innovation leaders alike. Six robotics startups will compete this year for a $5,000 first-place prize.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
In this case, the digit is a finger. Advanced robots designed to interact on a personal level with humans will need hands that can sense a variety of interactions. To do this and achieve the right level of dexterity and avoid excessive force, several sensing techniques could be employed – some at the same time […] The post What sensors are in a digit?
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Automation World
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Two examples of manufacturers at differing levels of their digital transformation journey show how prioritizing the experience of frontline workers is critically important.
Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
As CEO of Starbucks, Howard Shultz’s vision was to make the cafes a warm and welcoming place for coffee and conversation. I’ve noticed for the past three years or so how the new CEO remodeled the cafes to make the furniture more difficult for sitting, turned the air conditioner to a lower temperature, and cranked up the music volume. All things to make them less inviting for customers to stay encouraging rather to “grab and go.
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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.
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Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Boston Dynamics hosted MassRobotics’ latest Women in Robotics event. Credit: Sayo Tirrell, MassRobotics WALTHAM, Mass. — Women may be underrepresented in robotics, but there are opportunities for those who can collaborate, learn, and mentor, said speakers at a Women in Robotics event held by MassRobotics this week. Only 19% of robotics engineers are female in 2024, according to CareerExplorer.
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Automation World
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Now that Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems can deliver enough to operate the most IoT devices and controllers, get up to speed on PoE technology and how it can be used on your network.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
When you charge more for rush orders, what happens when you shorten standard lead times? No surprise, fewer people pay for faster delivery, but there’s a big upside.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Mobile robots are autonomously delivering meals from Toronto Zoo’s central kitchen to the animal habitats. | Credit: Real Life Robotics Real Life Robotics Inc. officially launched its flagship delivery robot platform, BUBS, as part of a pilot project at the Toronto Zoo. The launch coincided with the zoo’s 50th-anniversary celebration on Aug. 15.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
AutomationDirect has added more options to the ReeR MOSAIC safety controller family. The MOSAIC-M1S-USBC has all the features of the enhanced MOSAIC-M1S master controller module, including embedded digital inputs, OSSD outputs, and expansion capabilities, but also offers a USB-C programming port. The new ReeR MOSAIC MZERO controllers are simple standalone safety controllers with plenty of… The post AutomationDirect adds more ReeR MOSAIC Safety Controller options appeared first on Design Wo
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.
Manufacturing Management
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
A Deeside-based pioneer in electronics manufacturing is targeting growth and new markets with the support of a university business scheme, Insider Media reported.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Image: Negro Elkha/stock.adobe.com Global leader in diamond-based quantum technology, Quantum Brilliance has announced a strategic collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to build a new platform. The platform is set to enable the collaborative development of quantum computing with high-performance computing (HPC) by exploring the on-premises integration of QB’s quantum computing cluster into HPC systems at ORNL.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Service robotics vendor Pudu Technology Inc. this week launched the PUDU MT1, a robotic sweeper designed to autonomously clean large-scale industrial environments such as home improvement stores, warehouses, and manufacturing plants. By using artificial intelligence, the MT1 promises to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure a consistently high level of cleanliness, said the company. “The scale and complexity of modern facilities require advanced cleaning solutions that go beyond tra
Design World
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
To meet the complex factory automation challenges of tomorrow, linear motion systems are evolving to become quicker, more economical, and more sustainable. Kevin Straub Bosch Rexroth Linear motion components are central to the functioning of a host of machines and mechatronic systems. They enable reliable guidance, precise positioning, and advanced handling capabilities.
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Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
By Marc Fasteau and Ian Fletcher This article is extracted from the robotics case study in Industrial Policy for the United States: Winning the Competition for Good Jobs and High-Value Industries by Marc Fasteau and Ian Fletcher.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Image: teamjackson/stock.adobe.com The Net Zero Economy Authority has been passed through parliament and is now officially written in law after previously being passed through senate. Climateworks Centre CEO and Net Zero Economy Agency advisory board member, Anna Skarbek, welcomed this valuable addition to Australia’s institutional arrangements. “The authority, now enshrined in law, sends a clear signal to Australia and to the rest of the world that the nation is committed to making the most of
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
TyBOT at work on 1-40 in Jonathan Creek, N.C. Source: Advanced Construction Robotics Advanced Construction Robotics Inc. today announced that its rebar-tying robot, which it has provided through a robotics-as-a-service model, is now also available for purchase. The Pittsburgh-based company is taking orders for TyBOT 3.0 for delivery in the first quarter of 2025. “Our success in the pursuit of automating construction equipment is not just an evolution for ACR; it is a transformative step fo
Design World
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
By Jim Hammerand, managing editor at WTWH Media’s Medical Design & Outsourcing Save the dates Sept. 25-26 for your opportunity to pick the brains of engineering experts working on minimally invasive medical devices at leading OEMs and groundbreaking startups. Join Jim Hammerand, the managing editor of Medical Design & Outsourcing, and engineers from Abbott, J&J MedTech’s DePuy… The post Min-Vasive Medtech: Live interviews with minimally invasive engineers from J&J, A
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The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
AI is everywhere. Especially in sales. But how do you separate the hype from reality? Ignacio Castroverde, Senior Director within Global Virtual Sales, shares what Cisco is doing with AI to help our sellers become faster, more creative, and more helpful to our customers and partners.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Image: zhengzaishanchu/stock.adobe.com UNSW Sydney researchers have released a first report exploring the feasibility of collaboration on hydrogen and green metals, as part of the Federal government’s Green Metals for Sustainable Steel from Australia and Germany (SuSteelAG) initiative. The project – a partnership between the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) – aims to explore the po
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The new Reacher collaborative robot arms from Rethink Robotics. | Credit: Rethink Robotics Rethink Robotics is making a bold return to Boston with a new roster of collaborative robot arms, autonomous mobile robots, and a mobile manipulator. The company started developing cobots in Boston back in 2008, but it had to revamp its product line and find new owners.
Canadian Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The flagship ChargeStop EV Station is at 8106 99 St. NW in Edmonton. (CNW Group/ChargeStop Technologies Inc.) EDMONTON — ChargeStop Technologies is opening an EV station in the Strathcona neighbourhood of Edmonton on September 12. ChargeStop is a franchise-based, EV-only service station concept with plans to open additional locations across Canada in 2025.
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Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Cisco Nexus 9300 Series switches and Cisco NX-OS allow you to perform scheduled maintenance and non-scheduled maintenance without impacting production traffic and critical systems.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Image: Swapan/stock.adobe.com Monash University researchers have found that manufacturing businesses who adopt circular economy (CE) strategies and practices can reduce waste by 65 per cent. Australia’s manufacturing sector contributes nearly 13 million tonnes of waste nationwide. In Victoria, the industry is responsible for 39 per cent of the state’s total waste.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
From industrial and collaborative robot arms to mobile robots and the latest humanoids, designers strive for ever lighter and more compact designs. At the same time, they need to handle increasingly heavy payloads and meet fast operating specifications. This is where motor science becomes essential, according to a speaker at RoboBusiness 2024. At 2:45 p.m.
Metrology
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
The main task is to ensure the dimensional accuracy of the plastic items produced. This includes measurements for initial sample test reports, measurements during series production as well as ensuring machining production. The post Multi-Sensor CMM Optimizes Mould Making Quality Assurance appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Hello there, my name is Hank Preston, and I’m CCNA certified. Well, actually, I’m also CCNP, CCIE, and DevNet Expert certified, but it is the CCNA that started me on my journey way back on August 8, 2004.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Image: BAE Systems BAE Systems Australia has today unveiled its new 8×8 uncrewed ground vehicle titled the ATLASTM CVV. The ATLAS (Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System) CCV (Collaborative Combat Variant) is set to improve workplace safety and efficiency on the battlefield. It operates autonomously both on and off-road and can drive itself, avoid obstacles, route plan, as well as make tactical decisions.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The Digit humanoid could work in distribution, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, and third-party logistics. | Source: Agility Robotics Agility Robotics Inc. this week announced a partnership with Ricoh USA Inc., a global service delivery organization. The company said Ricoh will help it expand its customer-support capabilities throughout North America, better preparing it for larger deployments of its bipedal mobile manipulation robot, Digit.
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