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AI in manufacturing: Where it’s been and where it’s going

Control Engineering

Manufacturing AI insights The integration of AI into discrete manufacturing aligns with the concept of Industry 4.0, which is characterized by advancements in technologies like the industrial internet of things (IIoT) and robotics. Of course, this isn’t news to anyone in the manufacturing space.

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Robotics are picking up the pace

Control Engineering

Robotics insights There are several advances making robotics better and more durable for a variety of applications. These disruptors are creating increasing opportunities for automation and robotics. Mobile pallet-lifting robots incorporating the latest sensors and autonomous controls work safely alongside human operators.

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Safety standard for industrial mobile robot systems and applications available

Control Engineering

As the use of mobile robots continues to surge in industrial settings, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has unveiled the second installment of its flagship safety standard for industrial mobile robots, providing guidance on safe integration practices for these systems. In this document, R15.08-2:

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Robotic process automation market projected to reach $70 billion by 2032

Control Engineering

Robotic process automation insights. The demand is increasing for robotic process automation in healthcare, as robotic process automation can mimic human interaction. The global robotic process automation market is forecasted to be valued at $2.57 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $69.20 billion by 2032.

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Motion control and robotics troubleshooting and maintenance advice

Control Engineering

Motion control and robotics insights Motion control and robotics maintenance requires strong understand of all the components and mechanisms in a motor and a robot, which are sometimes intertwined. As always, read your documentation! Robots can have up to 6-7 axes of motion or as few as 3.

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The fundamentals of troubleshooting in industrial automation

Control Engineering

Operators also can help themselves by reading the provided documentation and start from a basic level of understanding. More complex systems include servomechanisms, robotics, and machine vision. Read the provided documentation Ideally, equipment will have documentation accompanying it.

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Learning what is possible in warehouse robotics

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Explore what’s possible now in warehouse robotics and automation integration with a panel from The Robotics Group of MHI, at ProMat 2023. Understand robotic best practices, integration tips and lessons learned. Bill Vining, co-founder Robot Advisory Group. Bill Vining, co-founder Robot Advisory Group.