Gary Mintchell

JULY 11, 2024

FANUC America has expanded its footprint to over 2 million square feet and has created over 400 jobs since 2019 The amount of news emanating from the traditional robotic companies amazes me. I thought this market was mature. Evidently FANUC doesn’t think so. This news concerns additional investment in its Detroit-area facility. I couldn’t make the trip this week to witness the event, although I would have liked to have been there.

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Automation World

JULY 10, 2024

In this podcast, we talk with Tim Long, global head of manufacturing at Snowflake, to understand what the company's data cloud services offer to the manufacturing industries, especially considering the wide use of cloud services from Amazon, Microsoft and Google, as well as those from automation technology suppliers.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JULY 9, 2024

AI without security poses significant risks, including data compromise and manipulation. Cisco encourages partners to prioritize security by design, transparency, and continuous monitoring to ensure AI's safe and effective integration into our lives.

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Design World

JULY 10, 2024

SMW Autoblok just launched a new line of quick-change, pneumatic robotic tool changers that can be combined with a variety of pneumatic grippers and C40 inductive couplers for contactless, wear-free energy and signal transmission. With these new products, grippers, tools, and other end effectors can be changed quickly to increase cycle time and productivity and… The post SMW Autoblok introduces new pneumatic robotic tool changers appeared first on Design World.

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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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Gary Mintchell

JULY 12, 2024

A longtime media contact wrote that she had a new gig. Unlike most media people who contact me over the past few years, she actually knows what I cover. But this new company had never been on my radar. In fact, the entire category had not been on my radar. The category is document management, in this case specifically eSignatures. I love eSignatures.

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Automation World

JULY 8, 2024

Robotic end-of-arm vacuum gripping is ideal for automated picking and sorting of packaging made with plastic, foil, corrugated and paper.

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Design World

JULY 9, 2024

According to the German Parcel and Express Logistics Association (Bundesverband Paket und Expresslogistik e. V.), 4.15 billion courier, express, and parcel shipments were sent in Germany alone in 2022. Annual shipment growth to around 4.9 billion is realistic by 2027. Against this backdrop and the generally prevailing shortage of personnel, there is only one solution… The post Intelligent robotic vision system destacks up to 800 objects per hour appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 10, 2024

Just when I realized there had been no news for quite a while from the major automation suppliers this news from Emerson came my way. The news concerns expanding DeltaV Automation Platform with the DeltaV Version 15 Feature Pack 2 update for its distributed control system (DCS). With so few new plants under construction, making upgrades easier becomes an important goal for developers.

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Automation World

JULY 11, 2024

For companies in regulated industries, such as life sciences, properly managed alarm systems are key to quality assurance.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 10, 2024

The PRS Tool Changer provides contactless energy and signal transmission. Source: SMW Electronics SMW Autoblok Group yesterday launched its new quick-change PRS Robotic Tool Changer line, which can be combined with a variety of pneumatic grippers and C40 Inductive Couplers for contactless, wear-free energy and signal transmission. The Wheeling, Ill.

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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?

Design World

JULY 9, 2024

Designatronics Inc. has announced that it has appointed Simon Brazier as its Director of Sales and Marketing, following a wide-ranging search process. In this newly created role, Brazier will assume responsibility for leadership and growth for both domestic and international business development. “We’re extremely excited to add Simon to our sales and marketing team.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 9, 2024

Cycles of marketing thought intrigue me. Suddenly PR people are flooding my email inbox with offers to interview CTOs of security companies who wish to comment on how cybersecurity breaches are a major cause of downtime. I chose this one to post for now partly because it’s a new company. I’m also intrigued by how the IT guy from Uber thinks he can disrupt industrial automation.

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Automation World

JULY 8, 2024

One lesson that recent disruptions to supply chains have taught manufacturers: They need to deploy strategies and technologies that strengthen the resilience of their manufacturing operations and supply chains.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 11, 2024

Chef Robotics food automation pods assemble ready-to-cook meals for leading food manufacturers. | Credit: Chef Robotics The path to success in food robotics is littered with interesting concepts that failed to deliver. Chef Robotics is a young startup that has built a healthy portfolio of clients and iterated quickly over the last two years to mature the capabilities of its autonomous meal assembly solution.

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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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Design World

JULY 12, 2024

AutomationDirect has added mechanical position indicators from Elesa. The indicators are mounted to the industrial equipment’s rotating shaft and use direct-drive roller counters to provide an accurate position reading. The indicators are not electrically powered and are suitable for simple and reliable readout situations. Models are offered in clockwise or counterclockwise options with easy-to-read inclined… The post AutomationDirect adds Elesa mechanical position indicators appeared fir

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 8, 2024

I just posted about collaboration within an organization. Many companies now send news about supplier collaboration and relations. Supply chain has never been my focus in writing. My early career involved procurement and supplier relationships. This is more than a passing interest. Aras invited me to their customer conference this spring. I’ve been impressed with many of its initiatives and technology.

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Automation World

JULY 12, 2024

As Universal Robots’ partner ecosystem expands to more 500 products, this growth showcases how plug-and-play is helping to drive robotic applications and ease robot adoption across industry.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 9, 2024

The World AI Conference brought together 18 humanoid robotics companies from across China. | Credit: WAIC After almost two years of climbing the hype curve, humanoid robots are reaching the point of maturity where it is becoming viable to deploy them into real-world applications. The race is heating up around the world, as dozens of humanoid robot companies put all of their energy, expertise, and knowledge into to creation of this interesting robot form factor.

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Design World

JULY 12, 2024

The AT-KS-AK was specially developed for Keystone modules and equipped with a protective cover to ensure protection up to IP54. The adapter grommet AT-KS-AK is based on the proven icotek KT cable grommet and enables the easy snapping in of almost all modules based on the Keystone system. The polyamide body integrated into the grommet… The post New AT-KS-AK adapter grommets specially designed for Keystone modules appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

JULY 11, 2024

Almost all air travel under 750 miles could be made with hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2045, researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have said.

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Automation World

JULY 12, 2024

The fusion of artificial intelligence and industrial data is setting the stage for unparalleled levels of efficiency and innovation. But knowing which applications can provide the most near-term value is key to success.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 7, 2024

A Unitree H1 robot performing unloading tasks using Open-TeleVision. | Source: MIT, UC San Diego Teleoperation can be a powerful method, not only for performing complex tasks, but also for collecting on-robot data. This data is essential for robot learning from demonstrations, as teleoperation offers accurate and precise examples, plus natural and smooth trajectories for imitation learning.

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Design World

JULY 12, 2024

AutomationDirect has added Wall Lenk soldering irons and guns designed to join different metals to make a strong and permanent bond. Wall Lenk is a U.S.-based company that has manufactured and provided top-quality soldering equipment for over 50 years. The new pencil-style soldering irons are compact and easy to use and include models up to… The post AutomationDirect now carries Wall Lenk soldering irons and guns appeared first on Design World.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 9, 2024

Source: Acumatica Acumatica highlights its latest updates to its Manufacturing Edition ERP solution, tailored to be a flexible and user-friendly business management solution. According to the company, its current features and latest capabilities are designed to help manufacturers navigate supply chain inconsistencies and accurately forecast inventory.

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Automation World

JULY 12, 2024

It’s common to think that the cost of a power supply is largely based on power quality. Here’s what really drives the cost differences.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 11, 2024

Traditional industrial robot programming can take weeks to months. If you are a software programmer for a systems integrator, your schedule is often squeezed at the end of the project development cycle for your customer, after the hardware build and implementation delays hit the project schedule. Jacobi Robotics is trying to solve these issues for robot programmers with its new AI-powered motion planning software that it claims can deploy robot arms in days and requires 1000x less computation ti

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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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Design World

JULY 12, 2024

SEW-EURODRIVE announces the launch of XMiner Industrial Gear Units, specifically designed for the rigorous demands of mining and aggregates applications including conveyor systems, crushers, and apron feeders. Built on the trusted X.e series platform, the XMiner units are now available with local engineering, stocking, and assembly in Wellford, South Carolina, ensuring quick and reliable support… The post SEW-EURODRIVE introduces XMiner Industrial Gear Units for the mining and aggregates i

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Plastics Today

JULY 8, 2024

The countries, companies, and influencers leading the pack in plastic packaging recycling and sustainability around the world.

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Automation World

JULY 10, 2024

Operating over messaging platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Slack, InOrbit’s RobOps Copilot allows users to get detailed explanations of robot issues to arrive at key optimization decisions.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 10, 2024

Fleet of portable Hornet UAVs ready for takeoff. Source: Granta Autonomy Conflicts in Ukraine and elsewhere have increased interest in autonomous systems for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Drone startup Granta Autonomy today announced that it has successfully completed its €1 million ($1.08 million U.S.) seed funding round.

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