Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 9, 2024

Another article just appeared on my news feed—Will Robots Take My Job? People searching for something to touch a fear emotion have written these articles for probably 40 years. Writers tripped over themselves to write doom articles either about Japan having so many more robots than America or about how robots will take all the jobs.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

automates (Figure 1) industrial, manufacturing, and logistics processes, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to increase operational efficiency. This article explains how Gigabit Ethernet forms the backbone of Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Cables and connectors play a crucial role in Industry 4.0

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 18, 2025

Now, NVIDIA is tearing down the walls of Flatland , ushering in the era of physical AI a world where artificial intelligence can perceive, understand, and interact with the three-dimensional world around us. Editor’s note: This article was syndicated from The Robot Report sibling site R&D World.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 7, 2025

MachineMetrics ’ Rutherford Wilson believes the answer will look something like a manufacturing execution system. Process Parsimony — Automation’s Secret Key for Scale and Quality Source: PMPA Automation is thought to be the secret to improving quality in manufacturing. What if we told you it was something else?

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 27, 2023

The time for industrial artificial intelligence has finally come. The world’s largest manufacturing companies are rushing to adopt AI to increase throughput, assure product quality, optimize supply chains, and improve worker safety. But what about midsize and small manufacturers? But the reality belies expectations.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 15, 2022

I become a little jaded over all the marketing hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI). No, it’s not really all that intelligent, yet. Emily Newton at Revolutionized has posted an informative article on neural nets and deep learning that is worth a look. Yes, it is an important technology.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 22, 2022

Writer Hayden Field recently posted an article looking at venture investment in Artificial Intelligence. Of course, Artificial Intelligence (often called neither artificial or intelligent) has been around for decades. Much of the manufacturing software you’ve used for years has AI embedded.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 20, 2024

For widespread adoption, they are going to have to have a price point that allows monthly financing or lease payments that are roughly similar to a car, suggesting that manufacturers will need to retail units in the neighborhood of $40,000 to get widescale uptake. They are still currently limited in capability and availability.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 10, 2024

The Robotics Manufacturing Hub is modular, adaptable, and multi-use, with OEM diversity. Source: The ARM Institute When the ARM Institute launched its Robotics Manufacturing Hub about a year ago, it quickly realized that U.S. manufacturers weren’t looking at robotics and automation because they weren’t interested in the technology.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Source: ANELLO Photonics Self-driving vehicles, mobile robots, and drones need multiple sensors for safe and reliable operation, but the cost and bulk of those sensors have posed challenges for developers and manufacturers. Its technologies also include a sensor -fusion engine using artificial intelligence. ANELLO Photonics Inc.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 24, 2023

and Qualcomm Technologies, are collaborating to design, validate and deploy solutions for a variety of enterprise applications – setting the stage for the next phase of economic and business evolution driven by connectivity, automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning and real-time data. (I

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 6, 2024

Manufacturers are under pressure to take on a digital transformation that will add flexibility on the plant floor while increasing productivity. This can’t-miss event will delve deeper into technology integration for manufacturing, discussing not just the “why” but also the “how” of digital transformation.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

AI, cybersecurity insights Artificial intelligence (AI) includes risks and reward for industrial applications, including for cybersecurity, according to a keynote speaker at the 2023 International Society of Automation Leadership Conference. What are the benefits, risks of AI for industrial use?

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0 , is revolutionising the way businesses operate and compete according to an article from ECI solutions. For example, in manufacturing, sensors in machinery can monitor performance and detect potential maintenance issues before they result in costly downtime. Industry 4.0

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21st Century Tech

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) there is a new course offering entitled, AI for Computational Design and Manufacturing. The course runs for five days and according to the syllabus includes the following: Learning how AI can be used in a manufacturing workflow for process optimization and control.

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21st Century Tech

MAY 11, 2024

An article written by Nate Berg for Fast Company describes the FoF 1.0. It also does subtractive manufacturing like milling. Subtractive manufacturing allows the printer to integrate wiring, plumbing, and even the finishes within a structure. The age of 3D print manufacturing is upon us. A demonstration of the FoF 1.0

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Control Engineering

MARCH 17, 2023

Researchers in Arkansas and two other states will be using a $5 million grant to increase use of artificial intelligence and robotics in chicken processing to reduce waste in deboning and detect pathogens. We will use artificial intelligence and virtual reality to improve precision and reduce wastage.”

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Here is the last of the prediction articles I picked up in December but had too much news to pack in. The promise of AI to bridge the skilled labor gap Traditional AI – This is artificial intelligence in its traditional form, learned data that powers predictive insights. Usually November and December are void of news.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Artificial Intelligence Insights. Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will replace the dull and dangerous jobs and will give humans better and more fulfilling jobs. Some say 30 million jobs will be lost, but an article from Forbes predicts at least 58 million new jobs will be created by the end of 2022.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 15, 2025

Manufacturers are in strict saving-mode, hoping to emerge from this potential crisis mostly unscathed. While the end of 2024 suggested a growing focus on humanoid robotics and further advancements in AI, automation technologies have taken a backseat in current plans for Canadian manufacturers. More manufacturing moving to the U.S.A.?

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Control Engineering

MAY 24, 2023

Digital transformation insights Digital transformation enables manufacturing companies to accelerate business growth through digital technologies to transform operations. Transforming manufacturing with digital tools can help companies become sustainable, socially responsible and profitable. AI is everywhere.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 24, 2023

The January Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index climbed back above 50, indicating expansion. Various levels of government are stepping in to prime the pump with funding programs to help Canadian manufacturers adopt digital technologies and improve operational efficiencies. projects. The goldrush seems to be over.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 12, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) insights The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has companies are entering a new revolution that changes the way original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) think about and approach manufacturing. It revolutionizes manufacturing by extending the level of details we focus on.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 11, 2024

Photo Credit: Modern Machine Shop In its 96 years of existence, Modern Machine Shop has never explored artificial intelligence (AI) — a wildcard of epic scale — as our central cover topic. ” We also explore AI and AI-adjacent topics in two other articles this month. Then there are the wildcards.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 15, 2025

This article attempts to provide some realistic guidance as to what might be on the horizon and when. Other promising avenues are artificial intelligence and machine learning where quantum approaches can make machine learning algorithms more robust and less easily tricked by noise or deliberate hacks.

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Control Engineering

JULY 17, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand data from an Augury survey that explains how artificial intelligence can identify and improve manufacturing production goals. The resulting study also covers manufacturing production topics include challenges, roadblocks, sustainability, workforce, technology among others.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Luo emphasized that, in particular, made-to-order manufacturing processes like those often used for electronics, automobiles and aerospace parts could benefit from robots that can reliably and adaptably learn a range of tasks. Editor’s Note: This article was republished from UC Berkeley News.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 13, 2024

Technology advances such as vision systems and computing power, along with the rise of artificial intelligence, have helped the industry grow in many ways. million unfilled positions in manufacturing. Editor’s note: This article was syndicated from The Robot Report sibling site Control Engineering.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

From robotics and automation to the latest data analytics and artificial intelligence, how can you take advantage of digitalization? As a leading voice of expertise, Bob is featured in regular interviews by industry media and has published articles, and he has presented at numerous trade shows and seminars. At 2:00 p.m.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MAY 26, 2023

It’s evident from the amount of news coverage, articles, blogs, and water cooler stories that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are changing our society in fundamental ways—and th… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 5, 2023

Article by Steve Long, General Manager Asia Pacific and Japan, Intel Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed the rise of Asia Pacific through its manufacturing capability, fueled by labor, economic and regulatory advantages. However, the world’s manufacturing powerhouse is now at a critical inflection point.

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AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 19, 2023

Article by Michael Schwarz, MES/MOM Software Expert, AVEVA Supply chain disruptions, fluctuating costs, and new consumer purchasing habits are driving a dramatic need for increased agility and resilience in manufacturing industries. Designing operations for a circular economy, too, is on the horizon.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Unity Knee MC compatible with ApolloKnee robot The Unity Knee MC Insert is manufactured with ECiMa bearing technology, a vitamin E-enriched, highly cross-linked polyethylene that provides low wear characteristics, oxidative stability, and enhanced mechanical performance. Register now. through a limited market release.

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AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 22, 2022

The Australian manufacturing industry is fast entering the era of Industry 4.0. Smart factories are the future of Australian manufacturing. technologies enable manufacturers to achieve many business advantages, including doing more with less, reducing waste and strengthening their value chain. Sponsored Content by. Industry 4.0

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

English technology analyst Benedict Evans wrote, “ Sometimes it seems like every big company CEO has read the same article about the same tech trend, and sent the same email to their team, asking “What’s our strategy for this?!” appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. The post Industrial Metaverse—Dream or Real?

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AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Australian manufacturing industry is fast entering the era of Industry 4.0. This is especially so in manufacturing, where the smart factory is emerging as the business and production model of the future. Incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning. Sponsored Content by. Industry 4.0 About Rackspace.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In today's fast-paced manufacturing landscape, industrial automation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. The future of industrial automation lies in the hands of innovative software solutions that are revolutionizing manufacturing processes.

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