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Improving worker optimization on the factory floor with artificial intelligence

Control Engineering

Artificial Intelligence Insights. Artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics can be used to make workers better and more productive in their jobs. Manufacturers are dealing with a skills gap, which is exacerbated by a training gap. Getting new workers up to speed quickly is a difficult process.

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QBCRA/Consignaction announces agreement with Machinex for beverage container processing

Canadian Manufacturing

The establishment of a new processing facility for light-flow recovery of returned beverage containers is a step toward implementation of a modernized, efficient deposit-refund system. The plant will feature equipment that will rely on optical sorting and artificial intelligence, among other technologies.

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Grant awarded to increase artificial intelligence and robotics use in poultry processing

Control Engineering

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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Key insights from RSM’s manufacturing report

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: RSM RSM’s ‘ Securing Australia’s Manufacturing Industry ’ report explores the evolving landscape of the Australian manufacturing sector, transitioning from traditional industries into a more digitalised and automated industry, with insights from leaders and experienced business specialists.

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Adaptive Manufacturing

ATS

Many consumer products are vulnerable to sudden changes in tastes and fashion — think clothing, or electronics or beverages — and elsewhere rapid technology changes can quickly obsolete existing products. These factors drive manufacturers to reconfigure production lines and re-engineer production processes. technologies. Industry 4.0

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Magna to manufacture more Serve Robotics last-mile delivery systems

Robotics Business Review

Magna International will manufacture more delivery robots. Under the terms of the new production and purchase agreement, Magna is the exclusive contract manufacturer of Serve’s autonomous systems, supporting its plan to deploy up to 2,000 robots on the Uber Eats platform across multiple U.S.

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The Northern Territory Government invests $492,000 into digital printing technology

Manufacturer's Monthly

To date, the AMEF program is on track to create up to 100 new manufacturing jobs and generate up to $37.5 It will also reduce the need for businesses to outsource similar capabilities from interstate, with Colemans able to supply important sectors including shipping, oil and gas, mining, health, agriculture, and beverages and food.