E&T
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The travelling salesperson problem does not sound like a major quandary. The task? Compute the shortest possible route between a list of destinations and return to base. Unfortunately, although it’s conceptually simple to work it out, no one has come up with an algorithm that is efficient enough to run at speed for tasks with more than a short list of destinations.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Germany-based autonomous trucking innovator Fernride has closed a further $19 million in its Series A funding, pushing the total round amount to $50 million. This comes as the company strengthens its focus on advancing the transition towards automated and sustainable logistics by creating the world’s leading human-machine collaboration technology.
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E&T
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Dear Evil Engineer, After several years working for a reusable rocket start-up in the US, I feel ready to take a risk and start my own business. I am interested in stylish, sustainable alternatives to rocket launches – something to set my offering apart from all of those the other private space companies jostling for contracts. My big idea is to revive and reimagine an iconic bit of engineering history: the trebuchet.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Boxbot, the vertical automation solution that sorts and stores packages for last-mile carriers, says it has raised $12 million in its Series A funding round, led by Playground Global. Maersk Growth (the venture arm of A.P.
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
Automation Mag
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
MaRS Discovery District has partnered again with Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Programme to launch the third cohort for advanced manufacturing startups. Seven promising companies from the UK will participate in the program at MaRS’ innovation hub in Toronto to scale in North America and find new partnerships and customers from around the world.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The global market for autonomous yard trucks market is forecast to grow at more than 50 percent a year. This is according to a report by technology intelligence firm ABI Research. The installed base of artificial intelligence-enabled cameras in the yard will reach 11.
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Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
As social creatures, we humans rely heavily on our vision to take in and appreciate the world around us. Protecting our eyesight while expressing personal flair through fashionable eyewear is crucial to maintaining our quality of life.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
When I look at the evolution of network security and how IT and security practitioners have protected the network for the last 30 years, I can’t help but notice how traditional network security e… Read more on Cisco Blogs
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil and provider of robots for retail automation, has teamed up with Stop & Shop, an Ahold Delhaize USA company, to expand its use of Marty the Robot at more than 300 Stop & Shop stores throughout the Northeast.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
August 2023 robotics funding equaled $851 million, the result of 48 investments. Total 2023 funding for the months of January through August comes to approximately $8.85 billion. The post August 2023 Robotics Investment Totals $851 Million appeared first on Robotics Business Review.
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In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Aura the Robot, claimed by its makers to be “the world’s most advanced humanoid robot”, will permanently reside in the grand atrium of Sphere in Las Vegas. The announcement was made by the feminoid Aura herself.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Welding fixtures benefit welders, the shop, and operations. But when is it time to build the fixture, and what is the right type?
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Industrial power and automation giant ABB is planning to invest $280 million to expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe and build a stunning new state-of-the-art facility in Västerås, Sweden – the ABB Robotics European Campus.
Control.com
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
With a name fit for an Italian supercar, Carlo Gavazzi’s compact SPDE series, two- and three-phase power supplies are ready for fast integrations.
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
There are many aspects that stay unknown and hidden when you are just starting a new software project. You can’t know whether the final product will be embraced by users and function as intended. This is where MVPs can make the whole difference.
SMMT
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
With less than 100 days to go, manufacturers finally have clarity on what they are required to sell next year and up to 2030, with government yesterday setting out the percentage of new zero emission vehicles manufacturers will be required to sell. The industry is investing billions in decarbonisation and recognises the importance of this mechanism as the single most important measure to deliver net zero.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) says it has achieved a “breakthrough generative AI approach” based on Diffusion Policy to quickly and confidently teach robots new, dexterous skills.
NIST Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a funding opportunity for smaller supply chain projects and businesses to access CHIPS for America funds.
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As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal humanoid robot Digit, says it is planning to open what it calls “RoboFab”, the company’s robot manufacturing facility in Salem, Oregon with the capability to produce more than 10,000 robots per year.
Canadian Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Swedish manufacturer Northvolt has announced it will build a $7-billion gigafactory for electric vehicle batteries near Montreal that it claims will represent the largest private investment in Quebec’s history. On hand at the unveiling in Montreal on Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the project will help build the economy of the future. “This is a historic and transformative announcement,” the prime minister told an audience that included Northvolt executives and po
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Vicarious Surgical, a developer of surgical robotics, has signed a strategic development agreement with Intermountain Health, a leading US healthcare system.
Canadian Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Unifor has set a deadline for its contract talks with General Motors for 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 9. Negotiations between the union and the U.S. automaker resumed this week after workers at Ford Motor Co. of Canada voted to approve a new contract. The GM talks cover about 4,300 workers at the automaker’s St. Catharines Powertrain Plant, the Oshawa Assembly Complex and the Woodstock Parts Distribution Centre.
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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Bystronic’s ByTube Star 130 laser cutting system offers 4-kW laser power for fast, precise cutting of metal tube in sizes from 10 to 130 mm and raw material lengths of up to 8.5 m.
Gil Automation
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Dear Valued Clients, We are delighted to extend a cordial invitation to you for a significant event in our industry: the Nigeria Hydrocarbon Measurement Conference (NiHMEC) 2023. GIL Automations is excited to announce its participation as an exhibitor at this prestigious gathering. Event Details: Booth Stand: A3 Date: 4th – 5th October, 2023 Venue: Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel (VCP), Victoria Island, Lagos This event promises to be a remarkable opportunity for networking, exploring innovative solu
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Weldcote, a division of Zika Group, offers 10 new series of carbide burs, each designed for different applications including deburring, contouring, and surface milling.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
San Antonio, TX — 1st Oct, 2023 — Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Cambodian mobile services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Cellcard with the 2023 Cambodian Product Leadership Award. Cellcard is Cambodia’s longest-serving and the only fully Cambodian-owned operator with a long history of first-to-market innovations, outstanding customer service, and the fastest mobile network.
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Next-gen manufacturers are redesigning factories to enable agility at every stage of production. From more timely communication between engineers and technicians to technologies that empower real-time collaboration, they’re getting ahead by making iterations and improvements during a build, across the production line at scale. This level of flexibility means they can develop more quickly than their legacy counterparts.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools, two providers of steel fabrication equipment, have joined forces to form the SMX Industrial Solutions group of companies.
Control Engineering
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Edge AI market insights The edge AI market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.8%, reaching $39.61 billion by 2032, up from $5.9 billion in 2022. The integration of 5G technology and the proliferation of smart edge AI devices are key drivers for market expansion. These devices find applications in areas like autonomous driving and telesurgery. Throughout the projected period, it is expected the edge AI market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.8%.
Control.com
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Beckhoff extends its electric cylinder lineup to help customers realize the benefits of electric cylinders, including precision movement and a smaller, less complex device footprint.
Control Engineering
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Process safety holds high priority for organizations in particular in industries such as chemical, petrochemical, energy generation, offshore, oil/gas and pharmaceuticals where incidents or failures can endanger human lives and harm the environment in addition to resulting in significant financial losses. Hasan Sülük, head of safety services at Pepperl+Fuchs, pointed out that process safety addresses various aspects, including the identification of potential hazards, risk management, the use of
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In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.
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