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I think this is the last of the meetings I had at Automation Fair last month. The team at Stratus discussed the ztC Endurance platform. Stratus is know for high availability, redundant server and compute technology. This new platform enables organizations to run critical applications without downtime or data loss, in edge or data center environments, using intelligent, predictive fault tolerance based on Stratus redundant hardware architecture, hardened drivers, and Stratus Automated Uptime Laye
AutomationDirect has added high quality Helukabel unshielded extra hard use 600V SOOW and 300V SJOOW portable cord. Portable cord (also called service cord) is cable with multiple conductors used for electrical power connections that are not intended to be permanent. Applications for these cables often involve portable equipment such as power tools or temporary installations… The post AutomationDirect adds Helukabel SOOW, SJOOW Portable Cord appeared first on Design World.
The Robot Report Podcast Funding the next wave of robotics The Robot Report Podcast Nuro navigates to fully autonomous driving In Episode 176 of The Robot Report Podcast, we feature an interview with venture capitalists Juliette Chevallier, Principle at Scale Ventures, and Jasmeet Singh founder of JMOON Ventures. It’s VC week here at the podcast.
Contract for 14 new trains from FirstGroup will help give County Durham site a future A 500m deal for 14 new trains has secured hundreds of jobs at Hitachis factory in north-east England. The rail operator FirstGroup plans to use the five-carriage trains on its open-access services running from London, and has an option for an additional 460m investment if more services are granted.
The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr
Hello Robot released an open-source collection of tools, tutorials, and reference code called Stretch AI that empowers developers to explore the future of embodied AI on the Stretch 3 mobile manipulator. Stretch 3, released in February 2024, is gaining traction with university labs as a both a platform for research about AI research and real-world deployments.
MONTRAL — Last May, the Qubec government announced the creation of Espace Aro, Qubec’s aerospace innovation zone. ADM Aroports de Montral announced the first step in the creation of the zone’s Mirabel hub, centred around YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel. The organization has acquired a building that will be transformed into a new aerospace innovation centre.
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MONTRAL — Last May, the Qubec government announced the creation of Espace Aro, Qubec’s aerospace innovation zone. ADM Aroports de Montral announced the first step in the creation of the zone’s Mirabel hub, centred around YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel. The organization has acquired a building that will be transformed into a new aerospace innovation centre.
As part of the ESAB Future Fabricators program, ESAB has announced that it will sponsor Western Welding Academys 2025 Blue Collar Tour , a 31-city American journey with a mission to get high school students interested in the skilled trades. Part of the student engagement activities on each stop includes the opportunity to TIG weld with ESABs Renegade VOLT ES 200i battery-powered welder or Rebel EMP 205ic AC/DC all-process welder.
GUELPH — Team members at DENSO’s thermal manufacturing facility in Guelph, Ontario, have assembled 41 bikes for the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition (GNSC) to donate to local families this holiday season. DENSO also provided helmets with each bicycle. DENSO’s donation is part of a company program called Build-a-Bike that has allowed the Guelph location to give back to local families during the holidays.
Trexo Robotics helps children with a variety of needs, including cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, Rett syndrome and more. | Source: Trexo Robotics Trexo Robotics has now helped children walk more than 100 million steps with its robotic brace. The device helps children with disabilities gain strength, endurance, and proper gait patterns. Trexo’s brace can help children with a variety of conditions, including cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, muscular dystrophy, stroke, brain
As automation continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more integrated solutions will only grow. The Accuride FULLELECTRIC® is a new approach to powered linear motion that represents the next evolution in system design. By integrating compact electric actuators directly into Accuride's industry leading drawer slides, this approach addresses the pain points of traditional systems while delivering reliable performance.
Engineered Arts restructures as U.S. company, secures Series A funding to scale humanoid robotics for everyday life Helium-3 Ventures and high-profile investors back visionary effort to humanize AI Engineered Arts, a global leader in the design and manufacture of humanoid robotics founded in the U.K., has restructured as a U.S.
Research from Tech + IP Advisory has identified Sanctuary AI , a company that creates human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots, as a leader in patents for humanoid robotics. The research focused on patent holdings in two key technology groups: general-purpose robots and dexterous manipulation technologies, with Sanctuary AI currently ranking 4th amongst the top 15 companies globally.
The PTDA Foundation has announced the launch of Start Your Career. Move the World. an initiative and marketing campaign designed to help power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) employers build industry awareness and attract top talent by showcasing the essential role they play in keeping the world moving. The initiative reportedly provides a fully customizable suite of recruitment tools PT/MC companies can tailor, effectively highlighting their impact on industries ranging from manufacturing
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
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Ryan Allen Gema USA Inc., a Graco Inc. company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Allen and Brian Caudill to Region Managers for Gema USA, Inc. As we align our sales team for continued growth, I am pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Caudill to East Region Sales Manager and Ryan Allen to Midwest & Canada Region Sales Manager, states Shawn Hayes, Sales Manager for Gema USA Inc.
Discover how connected process control tech solves real manufacturing challenges, reducing motion waste & excess processing for a leaner, smarter future.
Blaser Swisslube, in collaboration with its industry partners, embarked on a unique and ambitious project: CNC machining a model of the Lamborghini Huracan Evo 2 Super Trofeo race car. This endeavor was carried out alongside Nigel Bailly, a Blaser-sponsored racecar driver in the international Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series. From the beginning I thought this was a superb idea!
Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass
Unifor is alleging Walmart “punished” workers with a wage freeze after they formed a union earlier this month. (CNW Group/Unifor) TORONTO — Unifor is alleging that Walmart “punished” workers with a wage freeze after they formed a union earlier this month. The union is calling on the retail giant to “stop the anti-union tactics and treat all Walmart workers with respect.” “Exercising your basic rights is not a punishable offence in a democracy,̶
MISSISSAUGA After starting-up its new tissue plant in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Kruger Products is evaluating advancing the construction of its next tissue plant. This proposed new plant would contain Through-Air-Dry paper machine along with three converting lines. The result of the evaluation is expected to be announced in early 2025. Kruger Products manufacturers tissue products for household, industrial and commercial use.
The global industry acknowledges the pivotal function that electric drives, namely PowerFlex AC and DC drives, perform in maximizing motor control and guaranteeing operational effectiveness. The need for these drives has increased significantly as new developments in industrial automation continue to emerge. PowerFlex DC and AC drives are necessary for controlling control signals, but they are not the same in a few important ways.
Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.
BRP Inc. reported its third-quarter profit and revenue fell compared with a year ago as it faced softer demand. The maker of Ski-Doo snowmobiles and Sea-Doo watercraft says it earned $27.3 million or 37 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Oct. 31. The result was down from a profit of $90.1 million or $1.16 per diluted share in the same quarter last year.
Here at RoboticsAndAutomationNews.com, we often wonder about the relationship between a nations reported economic growth and its utilisation of robotics and automation systems. We have a hunch that the more automated machines a country integrates into its economy, the more growth it experiences.
Stellantis is recalling more than 300,000 Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks because a faulty part could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail. The Netherlands-based automaker said the hydraulic control unit on the trucks is prone to failure, which can cause the anti-lock brake, electronic stability control and traction control systems to not work properly.
As the countdown to year end gets underway, the latest market figures from SMMT paint a mixed picture. While electric car registrations grew for an eleventh straight month making up a mandate-beating quarter of the market, the overall market contracted for the third time in four months. Even as the industry races to meet targets, investing eye-watering sums to do so, there remains a shortfall across the year, with the latest industry outlook expecting zero emission vehicles to represent just 18.
Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.
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SoftwareOne Holding AG, a leading global software and cloud solutions provider, today announced that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Digital Sovereignty Competency status and has been named an official launch partner for this new global certification. This specialisation recognises SoftwareOne as an AWS Partner, helping clients move sensitive workloads to the cloud safely, while addressing digital sovereignty requirements around data residency and security, data access restrictions, re
Is managing non-conformities becoming a headache for your organization? Looking to optimize your processes while maintaining exceptional quality standards? While this may seem daunting at first, there are effective solutions that can turn this challenge into an opportunity for continuous improvement. In this article, we'll explore how to streamline your non-conformity management [.
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