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APRIL 15, 2024

Despite punching well above our weight as a manufacturing powerhouse, the UK is in danger of slipping down the international rankings unless we increase our levels of automation. Led by the automotive sector, UK robot installations were up by 3% in 2022, with operational stock growing by 7%.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Made Smarter’s pioneering technology adoption programme has marked its fourth anniversary by helping its 250th SME manufacturer invest in new technology. Totalling 275 projects funded, the investment is worth £18M, including £5M funded by the government-funded and industry-led initiative and £13M from the businesses themselves.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2024

announced today that the GX10B and GX20B, larger models in its GX-B series of SCARA robots, are now available through its channel distributor partners. “These new SCARA robots are powerful, automation solutions with a low total cost of ownership, expanding opportunities for our partners.” Source: Epson Epson America Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2024

Valiant TMS is integrating robot motion optimization as a service. Source: Realtime Robotics Realtime Robotics today announced that Valiant TMS will integrate its Optimization-as-a-Service offering with customers’ manufacturing operations. I am impressed by the results provided by Realtime Robotics.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 31, 2024

SwRI Workbench for Offline Robotics Development allows manufacturing engineers to independently use complex robotics and simplifies motion planning for seasoned developers. Various forecasts project that the open-source advanced robotics market will grow more than 10% annually between 2024 and 2029. strategies.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

Robotics specialist FANUC has supported robot integrator DForce Engineering with the design and installation of two complete automation cells for aluminium underbody components for a prestigious automotive manufacturer. The Sertec Group, a worldwide business in the automotive industry, is one of its key customers.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 10, 2022

On day 2, October 18, of the Fall 2022 session of CFE Media’s Virtual Training Week, Ted Rozier, director of engineering at the Mason, OH-based Festo Didactic Solution Center, North America, will present on the topic of “ How to unleash the power of Smart Manufacturing while ensuring automation and robotic safety. ”. technology trends.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 26, 2024

Industrial automation specialist FANUC UK will highlight the importance of collaboration when adopting robotics by exhibiting in conjunction with FIVE of its partners at Smart Factory Expo 2024 (Stand 4-B80, 5-6 June, NEC Birmingham).

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JANUARY 15, 2024

ABB today announced that it has acquired Swiss start-up Sevensense, a leading provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The acquisition follows ABB’s minority investment in Sevensense after it joined the company’s innovation ecosystem in 2021, the same year ABB acquired ASTI Mobile Robotics.

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Leading automation supplier FANUC has signed a contract with Volvo Cars to supply industrial robots to the automotive manufacturer’s plants across the globe, including its new battery production facilities in Europe, Asia and America. The post FANUC Lands Global Robot Deal with Volvo Cars appeared first on i4.0

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 15, 2024

Sanctuary AI’s general purpose robot Phoenix sorts mechanical parts at human equivalent speed (CNW Group/Sanctuary AI) VANCOUVER — Sanctuary AI has announced a strategic partnership with global mobility technology company Magna. “World-changing goals like these require world-changing partners. ” . ”

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Factory automation expert FANUC has celebrated a milestone achievement with the production of its one millionth industrial robot. The company, which supplies customers worldwide with a range of CNC systems, robots and production machinery, deployed its first robot back in 1974. To learn more, visit www.fanuc.eu/uk/en.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Mitsubishi Electric is showcasing how its automation technologies can drive the entire electric vehicle value chain forward at the North East Automotive Expo 2022, taking place on 29th September 2022. The post Mitsubishi Electric’s Support for the Automotive Industry Highlighted at the North East Automotive Expo appeared first on i4.0

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 6, 2023

CMTS (which takes place every other year, alternating with IMTS in Chicago) focuses on the latest equipment and technology in automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, machine tools, metal forming, fabricating, and digital transformation. Trudeau walked the show and spoke to members of the manufacturing community.

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i4.0 today

JANUARY 26, 2024

System integrators (SIs) serve as a valuable link between robot suppliers and automation end-users. At the same time, they offer a direct route-to-market for robot suppliers who may otherwise struggle to penetrate particular niche sectors. FANUC’s robots are known for being simple to install, easy to programme and user-friendly.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

When the Institute for Supply Management ’s (ISM) January Manufacturing PMI came in at 47.4%, 1 percentage point lower than December’s 48.4%, it indicated a second month of contraction — the lowest since May 2020 when the number was 43.5% — the overall consensus was that the manufacturing economy is lousy. Fiore , CPSM, C.P.M.,

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Automation Mag

APRIL 17, 2023

Advances in automation technologies are transforming the industrial manufacturing landscape. Broadly termed “digital transformation,” these smart manufacturing initiatives bring physical and cyber systems together for greater performance, efficiency, sustainability and safety. 2022 was no different. 2022 was no different.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Innovative Manufacturing CRC’s time is coming to an end after six years of extraordinary work for Australian manufacturing. Manufacturers’ Monthly reviews the CRC’s journey and outlooks for the future of Australia’s manufacturing SMEs and the broader ecosystem. Engaging industry. IMCRC’s beginnings.

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Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Robot arm 3D. SAN ANTONIO — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis suggests that the global robot-based metrology market will reach $396.2 The consulting firm says changes in automated manufacturing has led to a “paradigm shift” away from manual metrology solutions to automated metrology solutions.

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Dinesh Mishra

MAY 2, 2023

India enters world´s top ten in annual robot installations Frankfurt – GERMANY – 3rd May 2023 – Sales of industrial robots in India reached a new record of 4,945 units installed. These are findings of the report World Robotics, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

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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. Table of Contents: History of Robotics. Robotics in Manufacturing. Types of Industrial Robots.

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ATS

JUNE 23, 2023

Share Safety holds a paramount place in industrial manufacturing operations for several reasons: primarily because protecting the well-being and health of employees is the right thing to do. Industry 4.0 Read on to learn how industrial safety technology is improving these processes for all involved.

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The robotics industry is experiencing sustained growth worldwide, with China in the lead. Pandemic-induced supply chain bottlenecks for established manufacturers are leading to a slow clearing of full order books – one of the reasons why Chinese robot manufacturers are in higher demand than ever before.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 18, 2022

Robotics Insights. Automation’s role is growing in manufacturing due to increased demand and a skills gap problem that is only growing. Robots are playing a key role in narrowing the gap. As robots get smaller and smarter, they are becoming more autonomous, which increases their value and their skillset on the plant floor.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 12, 2023

A new market study on Canada’s robot and automation suppliers is released by global automation marketplace HowToRobot.com in collaboration with the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). 20% of the robot and automation industry serves the Healthcare sector, and 19% targets the Energy sector.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The global robot vision system market is likely at US$ 2,690.4 In order to improve job efficiency and replace human labour, the market for robots is rising and is anticipated to rise more during the coming year. However the specific uses depend on the type of vehicle or model being manufactured. million by 2033.

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ATS

APRIL 1, 2022

Cognitive computing in manufacturing is a key technology underpinning the digital transformation of Industry 4.0 As facilities increasingly adopt Industry 4.0 As facilities increasingly adopt Industry 4.0 The same benefits on which much of the promise of Industry 4.0 2022 IIoT Trends.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

is a proven industry leader using ABB robotics and software to train tomorrow’s workforce, which will be using robotics in many different industries and applications. The rapid increase of robot orders by U.S. The rapid increase of robot orders by U.S. and smart manufacturing technologies.

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The Volkswagen Group has placed an order with FANUC for 1,300 robots, demonstrating the strength of its relationship with the leading industrial automation specialist. Throughout 2022 and 2023, FANUC will supply four VW plants across Europe with a variety of robotic solutions to support production of both Audi and VW models.

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i4.0 today

MARCH 2, 2023

The global market for semiconductor robots is anticipated to be worth US$ 1.1 To meet this demand, semiconductor manufacturers are increasing their production capacity and implementing semiconductor robots for a better result. Why is the US market forecasting a high demand for robots that use semiconductors?

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Control Engineering

JUNE 3, 2023

With the high inflation, increasing labor costs, labor shortage, energy crisis and hybrid working, the manufacturing industry experienced significant turmoil in 2022. Although some of these have started to get eased, 2023 is still expected to be a challenging year for the manufacturing industry with many transitions ahead.

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AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 16, 2022

Schaeffler, a leading global automotive and industrial supplier, was recently awarded the Red Dot: Best of the Best award for its Dual EXtendable (DEX), the Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) project in the Red Dot Design Award under the Design Concept category. efficient drives, Industry 4.0, billion in 2021.

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i4.0 today

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Robotics and automation have significantly revolutionized how people work and live across a number of industries. With the increasing likelihood of a global economic recession in 2023, many industries are struggling with increasing manufacturing cost, such as labor and raw material costs, and maintaining their profit margins.

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ATS

MAY 12, 2023

Share By any measure of today’s automotive landscape, demand for electric vehicles is on the rise — an increase that is poised to continue as the technology underlying EVs becomes more accessible, accepted and affordable. In addition to new manufacturing processes, the supply chain and materials required has changed as well.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 31, 2023

A group of seven young people aged between 14 and 16 have spent a week with leading automation experts FANUC UK, gaining valuable hands-on robotics experience as they learnt what it takes to become an automation engineer. It’s been a really exciting experience and I’ve enjoyed it so much,” says Nathaniel Sharpe, 16.

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HGR Inc.

DECEMBER 8, 2022

What Distributors Would Like to See More of … and Less of from Manufacturers. The relationship between distributors and manufacturers can be complicated. It requires constant care, feeding and adaptation in a rapidly changing environment – and manufacturers may be damaging it by failing to recognize common pitfalls.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 21, 2023

A highly flexible ABB robot is helping a major UK chemicals company produce accurate laser welds on chemical production equipment. The company, an ABB Value Provider, has extensive experience designing and building robotic automation solutions for companies in industries including aerospace, automotive and nuclear.

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