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igus acquires Atronia, invests in smart plastics sensors for Industry 4.0

Robotics Business Review

Source: igus The combination of sensing with motion plastics, which eliminate the need for lubricants, promises easier-to-maintain machinery for Industry 4.0. Since 2016, Atronia has supported igus with smart plastic sensors. Industry 4.0 demands mass production of critical sensors Industry 4.0

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FDT Group elects André Uhl as chairman of its board

Automation Mag

FDT Group, an international, non-profit industry association supporting the evolution of the FDT (Field Device Technology) standard for industrial device management, announced that André Uhl, vice-president of technology and architecture for Schneider Electric’s industrial automation business, was elected as chairman of its board.

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Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism & Enterprise to Provide Opening Address and Keynote Speech at Scotland’s Premier Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition

i4.0 today

Mr McKee has been MSP for Glasgow Provan since May 2016. Speakers include: Stuart Miller, CEO of the National Robotarium, Chris Johnson, Head of Nokia’s Global Enterprise Business, Jim Roberts, CEO of Baker Hughes, Dr. Karen McDonnell, OHS Policy Adviser & Head – ROSPA, Roy Henders, Director of SP Automation & Robotics.

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Learning 4.0: Using the tools of today for a better tomorrow

Automation Mag

This includes a DMU50 5-axis simultaneous CNC Machining Centre with a control system that is Industry 4.0 With more automation being adopted, it’s necessary to make sure that business equipment is running optimally. This is especially true as automation becomes a mainstay of manufacturing processes.

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Siemens, Seneca Polytechnic partner to equip next-gen leaders with advanced tools and training

Automation Mag

The professional virtual reality (VR) equipment enables students to experience the Industry 4.0 environment, including technologies such as digital twins, the industrial metaverse and virtual commissioning. Seneca and Siemens reportedly have a strong history of partnership.

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Brillopak’s Five-year Phased Automation Roadmap Accelerates Packing Efficiency at Morrisons Fresh-produce Operations in Thrapston

i4.0 today

Packing automation success is all in the planning. Embarking on a mission to reconfigure its fresh-produce packing hall at Thrapston, the Morrisons Centre of Excellence – which prepares and delivers 130 million packs of fruit every year to 82 stores – has succeeded in its automation vision and ambition.

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Marco Ghirardello New President and CEO of FANUC Europe

i4.0 today

Ghirardello succeeds Shinichi Tanzawa, who has been leading the company since 2016 and will return to FANUC Headquarter for a new assignment. Most recently, he served as the Senior Vice President of FANUC Europe, leading the Factory Automation business unit, which includes FANUC’s important CNC control business.