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IMTS emphasizes the importance of information

Control Engineering

The show took all four halls at McCormick with an emphasis on automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, heavy machinery and much more. There were several undercurrents running through the show such as the need for workers, growing demand for robotics and automation and reshoring’s impact on manufacturing.

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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. George Devol is well known for his work in industrial robotics.

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ABB Provides a Complete Range of Robots for Nobia’s New, High-tech Kitchen Factory

i4.0 today

ABB Robotics has been selected by Nobia – the leading kitchen specialist in Europe – to supply robotic automation solutions for their new factory in Jönköping, Sweden. By taking on the dull, dirty and sometimes dangerous tasks, the range of robots will enable Nobia’s workers to take on safer, more rewarding work.

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NGen opens up funding opportunities for new AI for Manufacturing projects

Automation Mag

Moncton, NB) Smart, Connected and Collaborative Canadian Robotic Framework Kinova Inc. Waterloo, ON) Inertia Manufacturing (Toronto, ON) Linamar Corporation (Guelph, ON) High Speed AI Powered 3D Inspection Apera AI Inc. Kitchener, ON) AI-Enabled Robotic Solution for Building Component Prefabrication Promise Robotics Inc.

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Strengthening Australian business through research and development

Manufacturer's Monthly

CSIRO ’s future digital manufacturing lead discusses emerging technologies driving innovation and competitive advantage in Australian manufacturing. Author: Christian Ruberg – Future digital manufacturing lead, CSIRO In 2020, Australia ranked 91st on the Harvard Economic Complexity Index (ECI).

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Tomorrow’s Shop Floor: The Role of AI in Modern Manufacturing 

iBASEt

The Journey of AI in Manufacturing The journey of AI in manufacturing began with modest steps. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) was the industry’s early foray into automation, carrying out repetitive tasks with precision but lacking in adaptability.

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NGen invests $55M in AI for manufacturing projects

Canadian Manufacturing

Moncton, NB) Smart, Connected and Collaborative Canadian Robotic Framework Kinova Inc. Waterloo, ON) Inertia Manufacturing (Toronto, ON) Linamar Corporation (Guelph, ON) High Speed AI Powered 3D Inspection Apera AI Inc. Kitchener, ON) AI-Enabled Robotic Solution for Building Component Prefabrication Promise Robotics Inc.