Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JANUARY 17, 2025

As the world stands on the brink of a robotics revolution, 2025 promises to be a transformative year for this technology, redefining how industries operate, interact, and innovate. Let us dive into the top strategic imperatives shaping this robotic renaissance and discover how they are carving the road to a transformative 2025.

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Metrology

MAY 19, 2024

With this new version of the Flexxbotics solution global companies can implement advanced robotic machine tending that enables autonomous process control at scale across multiple sites to increase capacity, production yields, and EBITDA profitability.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This news incorporates a lot of things currently receiving media attention—data integration and visualization solution that incorporates robotic process automation (RPA). has announced the global release in all markets other than Japan of OpreX Intelligent Manufacturing Hub. Yokogawa Electric Corp.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 28, 2023

ABB Robotics is supporting Junglekeepers in their mission to protect 55,000 acres of Amazon rainforest and reverse deforestation. There are many technologies that we can use to preserve the forest, and this robot can help a lot to reforest faster, but we have to be very selective.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 14, 2023

Thread verification is the latest enhancement to New Scale Robotics ’ Q-Span Automated Gauging System , a do-it-yourself (DIY) robotic automation system for quality teams in high-mix, small-batch manufacturing. Data from any or all gauges can be used in real time for in-process decision making and process monitoring.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

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. OpreX Robot Management Core Yokogawa Electric Corp.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The ATP system requires no additional floor space as it can be integrated into existing system layouts and is also suitable as an interface for machines from other manufacturers. The system control is based on the OPC-UA data model, FLAMES.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has announced it has acquired eFlex Systems , a provider of cloud-based manufacturing execution system (MES) technologies. The post Epicor acquires manufacturing execution system provider eFlex Systems appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics has announced that its robotic technology is now compatible with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving products for machine tending. With Flexxbotics’ robot-driven operation of FOBA equipment, customers can achieve continuous operation, greater throughput, and higher yields, asserted the company.

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Metrology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

GelSight, a pioneer in tactile intelligence technology, has announced a new partnership with Flexxbotics, a company delivering digital solutions for robot-driven manufacturing at scale, to provide a joint solution for robot-enabled nondestructive testing (NDT) with autonomous process control.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I thought her recent TED talk was terrific, and I was thrilled to talk to her about how you train a large language model, why it’s so hard for robots to pick tools out of a box, and why universities must play a key role in the future of AI research. The post Beyond ChatGPT appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Photo Credit: Getty Images Flexxbotics ’ FlexxCore technology enables robots to securely connect and communicate with all types of automation equipment in the smart factory to provide more powerful, flexible and open connectivity.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

GelSight & Flexxbotics are partnering for robot-enabled nondestructive testing. Source: GelSight, Flexxbotics GelSight has partnered with Flexxbotics to jointly provide a system for nondestructive testing, or NDT, with autonomous process control. The GelSight Mini is a 3D tactile sensor that offers high touch resolution.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Earlier this month, the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) opened its two-day Australian Manufacturing Innovation Showcase at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne. Manufacturers’ Monthly attended the event and spoke with three Australian innovation success stories. Sleep Corp.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 8, 2024

Binder USA said the features of its M12 SMD connectors include: Four, six, and eight number of contacts A-, B-, D-, and X-coded IP67 protection class Compact and easy to automate processing, binder says Available in shielded and unshielded versions Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 28, 2024

MetalQuest is a precision manufacturer and internal FANUC integrator that recently added its first cell with a 3D vision system. “Bin picking is basically the Holy Grail of robotic automation,” says Scott Harms, president of MetalQuest Unlimited Inc. All photos provided by MetalQuest Unlimited Inc.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Additionally, its advanced process control mechanisms prioritize plate protection and consumable efficiency, minimizing downtime and maximizing output. With four gas-connect console options, the XPR460 offers unparalleled flexibility and control over the cutting process. TruLaser 2D laser cutting product manager.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

Leading manufacturers are already using the new M8 12-pin circular connectors in length-measurement systems and laboratory automation. Source: binder USA As robotics become more common in warehouses and manufacturing facilities, modern machines are becoming smaller and more powerful. The Camarillo, Calif.-based

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

There has been a shift in how the manufacturing industry thinks about automation. With no end in sight to the labor shortage, automation is becoming a necessity, especially for smaller manufacturers. Automation is no longer optional for these manufacturers. Finally, we have a story from Athena Manufacturing.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

D:PLOY automatically discovers and configures all the components in a robotic cell – including any leading collaborative or light industrial robot arm and tools – while also integrating external I/O from sensors and machines. D:PLOY will be available for all common robotic applications, making deployment up to 80% faster.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Flexxbotics workcell digitalization is the backbone of the Smart Factory delivering autonomous process control for next generation machining environments utilizing robotics.

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Metrology

AUGUST 29, 2022

Third Dimension has announced Loop Technology as a Vectro Integrator to deliver advanced, robotic, 2D profile measurement solutions for both quality and process control applications in high value manufacturing.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Image: Gorodenkoff/shutterstock.com How a private mobile network can help manufacturers in Australia overcome their biggest challenges. Manufacturers in Australia and around the world are facing mounting pressure to boost profitability amid high inflation, rising interest rates, and escalating energy costs. technologies.

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Metrology

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Flexxbotics workcell digitalization is important to the success of the smart factory, turning conventional robotic machine tending into robot-driven manufacturing with autonomous process control.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The standardized flange components are cross-manufacturer compatible, according to DIN EN IEC 61076-2-116, offering maximum flexibility, Binder said. based Binder USA is a subsidiary of Baden-Württemberg, Germany-based binder Group AG, a leading global manufacturer of circular connectors, custom cord sets, and LED lights. Register now.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Photo Credit: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics has announced that it is now a Certified System Integrator (CSI) for Universal Robots (UR). Brian Conner, CSI program manager at Universal Robots, says, “Flexxbotics has been part of the UR+ ecosystem since 2018 and has become a real leader in CNC automation. .”

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Developing the new M16 connector was particularly challenging, said binder, because it had to comply with both the M16 standard (DIN EN 61076-2-106) and the stringent AISG standard (for the eight-pin shielded variant) in terms of IP68 sealing and compatibility between different manufacturers.

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Control Engineering

JULY 12, 2023

smart manufacturing and digital transformation. be changing how stakeholders approach automation, controls and instrumentation? SIRI by INCIT is designed to help manufacturers assess and advance digital readiness. technologies have enabled a shift from reactive process to predictive and prescriptive ones. initiatives.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 1, 2024

LVD Company nv launches Easy-Cell 80/25, the latest in its line of robotic bending cells for automated bending. The robotic bending cell incorporates LVD’s advanced software for fast, simple offline programming of both press brake and robot. The cell features multiple robot grippers that can be easily changed to suit the job.

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ATS

JUNE 4, 2024

These factors drive manufacturers to reconfigure production lines and re-engineer production processes. What if demand shifts again before new manufacturing processes are fully implemented? Adaptive manufacturing appears to offer a solution. What is adaptive manufacturing? technologies. Industry 4.0

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Photo Credit, all images: Verisurf Automated metrology is pervasive in manufacturing today, but not just for quality verification. Various types of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), also called sensors, combined with applicable software, are being put to work across the manufacturing enterprise for many applications.

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Cisco Manufacturing

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Examples are, mobile robots, AGV(automated guided vehicles), and manufacturing infrastructure. For these processes to run over wireless infrastructure, the communications technology must deliver against strict application requirements for performance and reliability. 2) Manufacturing logistics. Finally, over to you!

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Photo Credit: Getty Images Flexxbotics has announced its robot machine-tending connectivity is now compatible with the full range of Mazak CNC machines and automation equipment. Flexxbotics is compatible with the full line of Mazak Mazatrol controllers, including its AI-powered SmoothAi, SmoothEz, SmoothX, SmoothG and SmoothC.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Flexxbotics’ patent-pending FlexxCORE technology enables the robots to securely connect and communicate with Hexagon machines to provide closed-loop feedback and real-time updates to the inspection equipment for autonomous process control.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 27, 2024

Grippers are essential for robots engaged in pick-and-place applications. These electromechanical ‘hands’ allow objects to be grasped, manipulated and released, facilitating fast and precise interactions for low-mix, high-volume industrial processes.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In today’s industrial manufacturing operations, there is increased emphasis on health, safety, and the environment. Over the past 25+ years, the process industry has witnessed a continual evolution of process safety standards. In contemporary manufacturing, operators and technicians need not be located physically on-site.

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DO Supply

JANUARY 10, 2025

The central node then aggregates and transmits the data to the SCADA master station via standard communication links such as Ethernet/IP, Wireless Protocols, Cellular Networks, Modbus TCP/IP, or OCP (OLE for process control). WSN integration allows to communicate wirelessly with the control system.

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