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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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Robots are becoming more mobile and autonomous

Control Engineering

Robotics insights The next stage in the evolution of robotics is mobility and autonomous operation. Modular individual transport (MIT) systems and automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems help manufacturers become more flexible and abopens up a new range of opportunities for manufacturing companies.

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Autonomous mobile robots’ role growing in industrial operations

Control Engineering

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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Teaching, preparing university students for the future with robotics

Control Engineering

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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Generative AI technique helps robots pack objects into a tight space

Control Engineering

Generative AI insights MIT researchers use generative AI, diffusion models, to efficiently solve complex packing problems for robots, enabling applications in diverse environments. Robots struggle with dense packing tasks, too.

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Improved methods for using sensors in robots

Control Engineering

Sensors play a vital role with implementing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions and act as the eyes, ears and fingers of the robots. When trying to simplify robot startups, sensor-level networks are imperative and there are several network types that can help with this process. Courtesy: CFE Media.

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Manufacturing AUTOMATION introduces the Canadian Automation Awards!

Automation Mag

This is a chance to showcase successful automation implementation within Canadian discrete manufacturing plants! The pandemic, Ukraine-Russia war, increasing costs and rising inflation rates have had considerable impact on the growth of the manufacturing industry. Introducing the Canadian Automation Awards.