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Unilever’s vision for Australian manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Unilever Unilevers Glen Thoms explores the companys recent investments in automation, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing technology. Automation has created huge efficiencies in the manufacturing and logistics sector in recent years. billion people every day. We recently invested $9.5

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Siemens Switchgear Ltd., Shanghai expands robotic deployments with Geek+ for lean production via smart automation

AU Manufacturing

Geekplus, the global leader in autonomous mobile robots, has expanded collaboration with electronic components manufacturer Siemens Switchgear Ltd., Shanghai with the second phase of a smart manufacturing automation project. Siemens Switchgear Ltd., Geekplus and Siemens Switchgear Ltd.,

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Global Robot Report Highlights UK’s Urgent Need to Increase Automation

i4.0 today

The UK has a strong and proud manufacturing history and, for a small nation, has long punched above its weight on the global stage. Today, the UK remains the ninth largest manufacturing nation in the world, with a £183bn output. But, from a UK perspective, the IFR results were more sobering.

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IDTechEx Asks if Outdoor Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) Are the Next Driver for Mobile Robotics Market

i4.0 today

In the realm of automation, where innovation meets industry, a ground-breaking revolution is sweeping through the landscape of automated guided vehicles (AGVs). According to the database of IDTechEx, cumulative investments for delivery vans have skyrocketed a 653-fold from 2015 to 2022. Take, for instance, Amazon’s drone tests.

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Target Innovation in Your Mold Shop

Mold Making Technology

Innovating in an Ever-Changing Manufacturing Landscape Mid-Year Look at Technologies Available for Your Mold Shop Double Column VMC Designed With Large Mold Machining in Mind Source | Kitamura Machinery of USA Inc. Level four connectivity with IO-Link sensors and preparation for an automation interface are already on board as standard.

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SICK acquires Accerion to bolster AMR positioning technology

Robotics Business Review

Source: Accerion SICK, a developer of sensor-based automation solutions, acquired Accerion for an undisclosed amount. To best support customers worldwide in their automation projects, we are further developing our own sensor solutions and investing in new technologies.” billion in its 2023 fiscal year.