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SMW Autoblok USA Appoints New President, CEO

Modern Machine Shop

Source: SMW Autoblok SMW Autoblok Group has appointed Larry Robbins as the company’s new president and CEO of its U.S. Robbins is said to have over 35 years of experience in machine tool manufacturing. corporation. Later, he accepted a sales position with a modular workholding company.

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The Connectivity Revolution: How the Emergence of 5G Networks Are Reshaping Manufacturing

21st Century Tech

In his first contribution to the blog site, he writes about the change that 5G is bringing to manufacturing. The appearance of 5G beginning in 2019 has meant for cellphone users, faster responses and downloads whether doing a search or viewing a movie or video. When it comes to manufacturing, 5G is making a noticeable difference.

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5G’s role in the adoption of enterprise augmented reality

Control Engineering

Augmented reality (AR) insights 5G was seen as a key enabler of digital transformation in enterprises and of the overall Industry 4.0 paradigm, but 5G-enabled Industry 4.0 The literature on enterprise AR within Industry 4.0 To smart manufacturing enterprises, the ratio is 1 to every 4.

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State of the Industry: Creating a Sustainable Future

Fabricating & Metal Work

The manufacturing industry, including the metalworking sector, is increasingly applying sustainable business practices as pressures such as regulations mount. At this rate, the manufacturing sector can expect more regulations in the future. Sustainable strategies ranging from digitalization (Industry 4.0)

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Robotics and Automation in 2022 – Can They be a Hedge to Recession?

i4.0 today

Robotics and automation have significantly revolutionized how people work and live across a number of industries. With the increasing likelihood of a global economic recession in 2023, many industries are struggling with increasing manufacturing cost, such as labor and raw material costs, and maintaining their profit margins.

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Growing cybersecurity risks for smart factories

Automation Mag

The fourth industrial revolution has been called many different names including Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), smart factories, cyber-physical systems and more – with the key change being the greater interconnectivity of automation systems allowing for real-time data collection and processing.

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IDTechEx Explore Key 5G Trends to Watch Out for from 2023 Onwards

i4.0 today

Where does 5G stand three years after its first commercialization in 2019? In the last year, we’ve seen various applications make use of 5G’s capabilities and mix it with AR/VR to unleash a variety of applications in the gaming, education, and manufacturing industries. Let’s start with the frequency band.