Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Robotics Insights. Robots can help fill some, but not all, of the labor gap manufacturers currently face. The challenge is getting manufacturers to buy into the concept because they believe robots are too expensive and will take jobs when the opposite is true. Three myths about robots, automation.

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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

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) worked with Gojo Industries to create robotic cells: a de-tray and layer forming system. Designing the de-tray and layer forming robotic cells allowed several the engineering team to solve robot speed issues and meet cycle time requirements. Project summary.

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Control Engineering

JUNE 12, 2023

Future-proofing manufacturing goes beyond acquiring data; manufacturers also need to evolve their business models and how they sell, acquire and distribute items to better serve their customers. Leading manufacturers are making the digital transition with help from trusted partners. That’s the future of manufacturing.

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