Automation World

APRIL 26, 2024

A look at the specific challenges manufacturers face in identifying processes suitable for automation and how they can align their automation initiatives with broader business strategies.

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

While this may sound like some untested concept, increasingly familiar technologies and processes, such as virtualization, edge and cloud computing, DevOps and open-source software are all aspects of the movement towards software-defined automation.

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Automation World

APRIL 29, 2024

Despite lacking the resources of large companies, smaller manufacturers can still chart cost-effective and effective automation strategies. Four industry experts explain how.

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Control.com

AUGUST 21, 2024

Creating low-volume, custom batches of parts is one of the costliest and time-intensive manufacturing paths. Join us for a tour and learn how Protolabs "automates the automation" to deliver results.

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Control.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The International Manufacturing Technology Show is set to impress with thousands of displays spanning fabrication, machine technology, automation, and more next week at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 23, 2024

After many years of Automation Fair expos from Rockwell Automation , the 2024 edition from November 18-21 in Anaheim boasts a new look and feel. One reason that Automation Fair always had very high attendance was that distributors brought their best customers and prospects (I did that a few times).

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The FlexiBowl 200 is ARS Automation’s latest innovation in its lineup of flexible feeding solutions. The new product is designed compactly with powerful performance to address the growing demands of modern manufacturing and is suitable for handling small parts ranging from 1 to 10 mm.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

I think I’ve been to all twelve Inductive Automation Ignition Community Conferences in Folsom, CA. which helped Lucid Motors implement a real-time factory information system that provides data on manufacturing performance to enable data-driven decisions, optimize processes, and improve overall operational performance. NeoMatrix Inc.,

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Design World

JULY 21, 2022

168 Manufacturing, a brand of Precision Tool Technologies that designs and develops CNC machine shop automation technologies, announces partnerships with six new North American distributors for its FullShopTM Automated Coolant Management Systems. 168 Manufacturing. 168mfg.com.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The post Automated Schedule Intelligence Solution appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. ERP Data Utilization: Integrates seamlessly with ERP systems to use planned start dates and cycle times as reliable baselines for adjustments.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This technology area of automated storage and retrieval (ASRS) is a little outside my normal purview. Following the success of the Olive Branch project, MAHLE Aftermarket automated a second operation in Décines-Charpieu (Lyon), France, including 22,440 storage bins, 7 robots and 2 workstations. Efficiency improvements intrigue me.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 15, 2024

My first stop on May 7 at Automate was at one of Rockwell Automation’s newest acquisitions— Otto Motors. They manufacture autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). These mechanisms are used for material handling logistics within a manufacturing plant.

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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. automation? automation? Industry 4.0 Cables and connectors play a crucial role in Industry 4.0 appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Over 90% of packaged goods companies want OEMs to offer deeper relationships and enhanced training opportunities on automation technologies.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 26, 2024

120mm sleepers, up to nine meters long / Image: Sunset Sleepers Since being nominated in the 2023 Endeavour Awards for their excellence in growth, we check-in with concrete sleeper manufacturer, Sunset Sleepers, to find out more about their plans to automate production. The company is now on a mission to improve across all fronts.

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Automation World

JULY 10, 2024

Automated smart water management tools can help semiconductor fabricators address sustainability goals and still turn a profit.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 1, 2024

I have two pieces of news regarding The Open Process Automation Forum. I have unfortunately seen enough of these open automation standards attempts to wonder if this one will go much farther—especially given the maturity of the market. These came just as I was wondering if the organization had been making any more progress.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

DigiKey, a global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced the debut of Season 4 of the Factory Tomorrow video series sponsored by Siemens and Banner Engineering.

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Automation World

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Integration of pick-and-place robots, conveyors, autonomous mobile robots, and an open, app-based automation platform to address specific CPG operations are highlighted in Bosch Rexroth’s exhibit at PACK EXPO International 2022.

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Design World

JULY 30, 2024

Visit igus at booths 236557 and 236230 igus, a maker of motion plastics, has announced its participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. The event will be held from September 9-14, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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Automation World

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The capabilities of Inductive Automation's Ignition software platform showcase a good example of how manufacturers can create an enterprise architecture for optimizing production processes, improving decision-making and achieving digital transformation goals.

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Automation World

JULY 5, 2024

With downtime and OEE programs largely automated, manufacturers are turning their attention to energy efficiency as the next benchmark for optimization.

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Design World

JULY 14, 2023

In other cases, installing new and improved equipment on the production line — or adding additional production lines — meant that upstream and downstream systems needed upgrades to fully… The post Automation upgrades keep cheese manufacturer sharp appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 7, 2023

6 focusing on manufacturing cybersecurity featuring Robert M. Lee, CEO & Co-founder of Dragos, and Blake Moret, Chairman & CEO of Rockwell Automation. In response, Rockwell Automation has offered guidance to customers about the need to prioritize cybersecurity. Dragos invited me to sit in a webinar on Oct.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Shining a spotlight on the key challenges facing UK manufacturers and the ways in which automation can address them, FANUC UK’s annual Open House returns this autumn. Each morning is focused on speaker presentations and panel debates, while the afternoon sessions are devoted to hands-on robotics experiences.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2024 (IMTS 2024) showcased manufacturing products in the context of integrated, automated and connected turnkey solutions. IMTS 2024 saw the launch of the new Automation Sector, accelerated by SPS – smart production solutions.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Join the celebration at Booth 338136 in the South Building to experience our latest automation innovations and advanced machining through interactive demonstrations. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.

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Design World

MAY 1, 2023

Traditional automation on the manufacturing floor has been machines that take input and give output. However, this automation equipment has offered little in the way of monitoring capabilities. Operators give instructions to the equipment which then performs the requested procedures more efficiently than people can do.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 3, 2024

Formic, a provider of Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) automation for US manufacturers, has raised another $27.4 million in Series A financing led by Blackhorn Ventures with participation from Mitsubishi HC Capital America, NEC, Translink Capital, Alumni Ventures, FJ Labs, Lux Capital, Initialized Capital and Lorimer Ventures.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

During the ESG Summit at Automation Fair 2023, the strategy of combining sustainability and digital transformation was discussed not as a distant strategy for manufacturers, but an impending requirement.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The September/October 2023 digital edition of Manufacturing AUTOMATION is now available. Dolsen believes in automating to augment workforce efficiency. He drives automation success by involving plant floor people in the implementation process. Access the September/October 2024 issue of Manufacturing AUTOMATION now.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 29, 2024

The last software update of Ignition from Inductive Automation before the Ignition Community Conference coming up in September offers several interesting enhancements. The post Ignition Latest Release from Inductive Automation appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Design World

APRIL 29, 2024

and the future of manufacturing, KUKA Robotics will highlight an innovative solution for educating the next generation of workers and its collaboration with three universities on cutting-edge Mixed Reality (MR) demonstrations at Automate 2024, May 6 – 9 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Firmly committed to Industry 4.0

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Automating without a plan is a guarantee for failure. By approaching the decision with a clear idea of its place in your operation can make nearly any automation technology an accessible solution for manufacturers of any size.

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Control.com

JUNE 10, 2024

NREL researchers have brought robotics to post-molding operations in wind turbine blade manufacturing with a degree of success, sparking hope for automation and U.S.-based based manufacturing in the wind energy industry.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

They are not just shaping the future of manufacturing automation but also influencing the entire industry landscape. This week, we introduce Kianoush Jafari, engineering lead at AMS – Automated Manufacturing Systems. Manufacturing AUTOMATION: What do you enjoy the most about working in the industry?

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Automation World

OCTOBER 1, 2024

ABB’s GoFa cobot family has been integrated into Vention’s Manufacturing Automation Platform.

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