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Unleash the power of smart manufacturing while ensuring automation and robotic safety

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives: Understand what technologies should be integrated into manufacturing automation and robotic processes Review current, available Industry 4.0 technology trends Learn the needed competences to complete a robotics and automation risk assessment Quickly establish Industry 4.0

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Investing with confidence in digital manufacturing

E&T

According to industry body Make UK , this permanent increase to the AIA will be most welcome, particularly to smaller manufacturers, “who will now be able to make long-term plans to invest in critical areas of their business, from automation to improving energy-efficiency and self-generation.”

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ABB invests $20M to expand its North American robotics headquarters

Automation Mag

ABB is expanding its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Our investment is a significant step in accelerating ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the U.S.,

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George Devol and the History of Industrial Robots

HGR Inc.

The history of industrial robots is closely tied to George Devol, whose magnetic recording technology of the 1930s emphasized the need for factory automation. The term automata refers to devices that operate like a human, whereas robot presents a general meaning. What is industrial automation?

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Robotics factory expanded in Michigan

Control Engineering

ABB started construction starting on the expansion of its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. Our expanded facility will help us to better serve customers in the US and across the Americas, giving them access to innovative automated solutions.”

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ABB to Invest $20 Million in Expansion of Robotics Factory in the United States

Fabricating & Metal Work

Rendering of the lobby planned for the expansion at ABB Robotics‘ factor in Auburn Hills, Mich. Our expanded facility will help us to better serve customers in the US and across the Americas, giving them access to innovative automated solutions.” Pictured is the Robot Studio entryway.

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Delta Electronics demonstrates digital twin, power systems at GTC

Robotics Business Review

— Artificial intelligence and robotics both devour power, but simulation, next-generation processors, and good product design can mitigate the draw. demonstrated how its digital twin platform, developed on NVIDIA Omniverse, can help enhance smart manufacturing capabilities. Source: Delta Electronics SAN JOSE, Calif.