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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. Robotic hands are not adept at holding a chicken, he said. The grant from the U.S.

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Applications for the 2023 Canadian Automation Awards close Oct. 20!

Automation Mag

This is a chance to showcase successful automation implementation within Canadian discrete manufacturing plants! Manufacturers handle multiple challenges on a regular basis – such as labour shortages, supply chain issues, gruelling competition and changing customer demands, among other things.

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Robotic process automation market projected to reach $70 billion by 2032

Control Engineering

Robotic process automation insights. The demand is increasing for robotic process automation in healthcare, as robotic process automation can mimic human interaction. The global robotic process automation market is forecasted to be valued at $2.57 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $69.20 billion by 2032.

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Software improves AI, automation flexibility

Control Engineering

Software-based artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance existing robots to deal with variances in real-time and give them needed flexibility on the plant floor. Artificial Intelligence Insights. Robots are being used to fill roles on the plant floor because there aren’t enough people.

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IMTS emphasizes the importance of information

Control Engineering

The show took all four halls at McCormick with an emphasis on automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, heavy machinery and much more. There were several undercurrents running through the show such as the need for workers, growing demand for robotics and automation and reshoring’s impact on manufacturing.

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ProMat 2023: Intralogistics, software and motion in focus

Control Engineering

Siemens artificial intelligence software, Siemens 1500 PLC (programmable logic controller) and the FlexGrasp Multifunction Platform (MFP) enable configuration rather than programming for logistics applications. A robot demonstrated pick-and-place capabilities with a diverse range of products in a bin. Courtesy: Mark T.

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Intelligent manufacturing: The Canadian story

Automation Mag

T he Canadian manufacturing industry is well aware of the importance of embracing artificial intelligence (AI). So, where does Canadian manufacturing stand today? AI implemented at the mill targeted supply chain demand forecasting. The mill also added predictive maintenance.