Robotics Automation News

JULY 29, 2022

At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, car manufacturing companies such as Ford quickly shifted their production focus from automobiles to masks and ventilators. To make this switch possible, these companies relied on people working on an assembly line.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 12, 2023

Robot insights The International Federation of Robotics highlights several trends on the robotics industry and where the future lies. Robots continue to grow in manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations. The adoption of robotics helps to lower energy consumption in manufacturing.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

AUGUST 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing. It's not just about robots and automated assembly lines. It's a comprehensive transformation that is enhancing almost every aspect of the manufacturing process.

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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Martel foods automates its sandwich lidding line. Credit: Martel Foods) Martel Foods is a family-owned manufacturer of ready-to-eat products based in Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada. The manufacturer employs more than 100 workers in its 50,000-square-foot factory. The project involved developing a robotic sandwich “lidding” solution.

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing, the spotlight shines brightly on Artificial Intelligence (AI), the catalyst behind a transformative wave. AI is revolutionizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and propelling manufacturing into a future brimming with possibilities. The result?

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Gearbox manufacturer SEAT Componentes needed to automate the unloading of 18,000 machined gears a day at its plant in Spain to guarantee the quality of the parts. The company integrated 10 collaborative robots from Universal Robots using only internal resources. UR collaborative robots at SEAT Componentes.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

MARCH 1, 2023

Through this partnership, Ample will automate its EV Battery manufacturing with EID Robotics’ automated ANT Plant assembly line.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 12, 2023

Advanced lighting manufacturer VAILO is expanding its manufacturing and R&D footprint to Wayville, SA, building a workplace for the future to allow for increased demand and a growing workforce. The post Lighting manufacturer to open new R&D facility appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In a new report, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) analyzed the top five trends shaping robotics and automation in 2023. IFR shared in a press statement that the stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.5 New trends in robotics attract users from small enterprise to global OEMs.”

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 12, 2022

Robotics Insights. Robots are being used more often in manufacturing applications to handle dull, dirty and dangerous tasks and make them more automated. If used well, robots and humans can work together and humans are given the freedom to perform tasks that are more fulfilling. That’s our goal.”.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2024

AI-integrated quality control software allows manufacturers to measure the true quality of manufactured and purchased parts by identifying defects the human eye cannot see. Few technologies have transformed the manufacturing industry like ERP software.

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i4.0 today

MARCH 30, 2023

The global packaging robots market is valued at US$ 3.8 Packaging robots are adaptable machines designed to complete labor-intensive tasks more quickly, easily, and cost-effectively. Robots are capable of a wide range of tasks related to packaging, including picking and placing, boxing, palletizing, and warehousing.

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iBASEt

JANUARY 11, 2024

Manufacturing is experiencing a profound transformation fueled by the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. As AI technology stands on the brink of a new era, manufacturers are not just dipping their toes but are diving in, embracing new platforms powered by advanced intelligence systems.

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Drives & Controls

MAY 30, 2023

The Taiwanese cobot (collaborative robot) manufacturer Techman has turned to digital simulation to help it cut inspection times on its cobot assembly line by around 20%.

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Trimantec

AUGUST 10, 2020

Are you looking to enhance your existing line processes through robotic integration? Robots are changing the manufacturing industry and will continue to do so throughout the coming years. Many business owners are adopting automation processes within their production lines for numerous reasons. .

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

AI and ML usage in assembly lines increases efficiency, reduces costs and improves accuracy. Inevitable revolutionary changes in the near future call for manufacturers to upgrade their facilities by implementing infrastructure changes across the board. Edge Computing Insights. Edge Computing Insights.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 30, 2022

For manufacturers and others, tow-lines for assembly line conveyance deliver solid ROI, but AGVs and AMRs can provide equal efficiencies and value, with the added benefits of greater scalability and flexibility. The post AGVs & AMRs as Alternatives to Tow Line Conveyance appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Dinesh Mishra

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

To help you find the right direction, here are five key areas within manufacturing operations where AI can make a significant impact. Similar techniques can also be used to predict weak demand periods and slow down manufacturing to prevent spoilage of products and increased warehousing costs.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can help manufacturers. AMR insights Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can play a key role in manufacturing because of their name: They’re autonomous and do not require constant human intervention the way an automated guided vehicle (AGV) would.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The clamps are an alternative to hydraulic clamps and provide robotic clamping, automated clamping and unclamping on automated and robotic production lines. Tightening with nutrunner clamps hold workpieces with high clamping force in machining and assembly line for instance.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

ABB has launched its first range of rebranded Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) following its acquisition of mobile robot leader ASTI Mobile Robotics in 2021. Since adding AMRs to its portfolio, ABB is the only company with a comprehensive and integrated offering of robots, AMRs and machine automation solutions. “At

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Automation Mag

MARCH 19, 2024

Join Manufacturing AUTOMATION , Plant and MRO on April 10 for an educational webinar on strategies for ensuring worker safety around constantly moving machinery. Manufacturing factory floors today comprise of a variety of machines in motion, including assembly lines, robots and AMRs, to name a few.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2024

With a shorter measuring span and higher accuracy, the P2002 probe is ideal for use for dedicated gauging fixtures where the measuring results from multiple probes are used in combination with each other, such as in assembly line manufacturing. Technical details include: Measuring range: +/- 1mm Accuracy: 0.90

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Control Engineering

MAY 18, 2023

Collaborative robot insights The collaborative robot (cobot) market dropped 20% in 2022 after a strong 2021, which led some to worry the market was heading for a downturn for the future. According to Interact Analysis’ ‘Global Collaborative Robot Market – 2023’ report, market revenue grew by 17.2% to 37,780 units.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

BMW Group Plant Leipzig’s first cell coating line has gone into series operation as e-component production at the site continues to gain momentum. By 2024 the two existing module assembly lines will be complemented by a third, as well as four more cell coating lines and two more high-voltage battery assembly lines.

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HGR Inc.

AUGUST 16, 2022

Increasing productivity in manufacturing is a crucial step in business ownership as it ensures higher output, customer satisfaction, and revenue. . The key to increasing manufacturing productivity is taking practical steps that enhance internal processes and keep the plant running efficiently. . 1: Regular equipment maintenance .

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JUNE 30, 2022

This year’s “Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation” (IERA) goes to Drishti, a video analytics company based in Mountain View, California. Drishti technology supports workers on assembly lines to avoid errors and be more productive.

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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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Cisco Industrial Automation

JUNE 7, 2022

And the industrial internet of things (IoT) has taken giant leaps, transforming industries like manufacturing, ports, mining, transportation, utilities, and governments. Deploy our industrial switches, routers, gateways, and access points in harsh environments like utility substations, factory assembly lines, ports, mines, and roadways.

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ATS

MAY 12, 2023

Amazingly, automation technology — which, by some measures, has been around for more than a century, starting with the introduction of the production assembly line — continues to evolve today. In this article, we will explore the evolution of AI in car manufacturing and the benefits that this technology continues to provide.

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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The North Australia Centre for Autonomous Systems at Charles Darwin University (CDU) has created the new “Diploma of Advanced Manufacturing” to help NT enterprises make the transition to Industry 4.0 Students must have a CERT III or CERT IV in relevant subjects or prior manufacturing experience to apply. Industry 4.0

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Automation Mag

DECEMBER 6, 2022

General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary BrightDrop opened the doors to its newly retooled CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ont., Marking the inauguration, the first BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery van rolled off the assembly line at the first full-scale electric-vehicle manufacturing plant (according to GM).

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2024

The integration of AI into autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) provides room to maneuver when it comes to transporting components and products between the different stages of production. Earlier this year, ABB’s (Ann Arbor, MI) Marc Segura, who is president of the ABB Robotics Division, commented on the new frontiers for robotics and AI in 2024.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 4, 2023

Researchers have created a robot capable of conducting experiments more efficiently and sustainably to develop a range of new semiconductor materials with desirable attributes. The post Robot platform designed to develop range of semiconductor materials appeared first on Control Engineering.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 3, 2022

Robotics Insights. Improving robots’ ability to grip and handle objects has been a major challenge for manufacturers because it limits what they can do on the plant floor. To make this switch possible, these companies relied on people working on an assembly line. Courtesy: University of Washington. “We

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 1, 2022

As Masayuki (Masa) Mase, country manager for Universal Robots Oceania, explained: “Dull, dangerous, and dirty jobs should not be left to employees to fulfil. This is where collaborative robots, or cobots, come in. Masayuki (Masa) Mase, country manager for Universal Robots Oceania.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Video as a sensor has been a topic for several posts here at The Manufacturing Connection. Machine vision has been usable since the 1980s to detect flaws, presence, and other quality issues, as well as to guide robots. Low operations visibility—safety challenges due to best practices violations, missed inspection or assembly steps.

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