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Opinion: Adding the human edge and augmenting automation through Industry 5.0 in manufacturing

Robotics Automation News

Adam Sobieski, regional president APAC at Universal Robots The Fourth Industrial Revolution brought about a wave of automation in the manufacturing industry, leading to increased efficiency, productivity, and profitability. While we are currently living in Industry 4.

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The Last Pass: Teaching hand tools and patience

The Fabricator

Some students may not be able to differentiate one hand tool from the next. The Last Pass columnist and Hutchinson Community College welding instructor Greg Siepert said these scenarios present opportunities for educators (including himself) to adapt and grow.

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Are consumers ready for drone deliveries?

Robotics Automation News

With Amazon aiming to make 10,000 deliveries with drones in Europe this year and Walmart planning to expand its drone delivery services to an additional 60,000 homes this year in the states, companies are investing more research and development funding into drone delivery. But are consumers ready to accept this change as the new normal?

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Mitsubishi Electric and ModuleWorks Unite To Strengthen Machine-tool Software Development

Control.com

Mitsubishi Electric has partnered with ModuleWorks to advance digital transformation through the development of software for machine-tool simulation and CAD/CAM data integration.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

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?

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ANYbotics provides four-legged robot to inspect offshore oil rigs in Europe

Robotics Automation News

Aker BP, Cognite, and ANYbotics are partnering to pioneer offshore remote inspections with ANYmal X on the Valhall platform (main picture) in the North Sea, the large body of water between the UK and Scandinavia.

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Large Plants Plan High Rates of Capital Spending in 2024

Modern Machine Shop

Last year, Gardner Intelligence’s Capital Spending Survey and Report projected that U.S. spending on machine tools this year would be down 19% from 2022, a more conservative take than most forecasters in this space. That projection is turning out to be accurate due largely to widespread uncertainty. The shortage of labor, rising interest rates and energy prices, lingering supply chain issues and a variety of other factors have all contributed to a wait-and-see attitude among many U.S. mach

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New CSIRO board member announced

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Australian Government has appointed Emeritus Professor Roy Green as a part-time member of the CSIRO Board. Professor Green is a Special Innovation Adviser and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise) at the University of Technology Sydney. He has undertaken research projects with the OECD, European Commission and other international bodies. He has also chaired the Australian Government’s Innovative Regions Centre, CSIRO Manufacturing Sector Advisory Council, NSW Manufacturing Council and Qu

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Augmentus raises $5 million to expand ‘no-code robotics’ offering

Robotics Automation News

Augmentus, a developer of “no-code” robotics software, has successfully raised $5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Sierra Ventures, along with Cocoon Capital. Conventional robot programming is fragmented and costly, requiring extensive training and expertise due to proprietary programming languages.

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ESAB Renegade VOLT

The Fabricator

Cordless, corded, and hybrid welding – all in one machine. Workshop to worksite, Stick to TIG, Renegade VOLT delivers portable power using DEWALT® FLEXVOLT® batteries.

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Fruitcore Robotics releases new software to bring complex paths to graphical programming

Robotics Automation News

fruitcore robotics is rolling out a new software update for its intelligent Horst industrial robot (main picture). The update enables users, from beginners to experienced robot experts, to intuitively program complex paths in the graphical user interface of the horstFX control software.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

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.

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ESAB Renegade VOLT

The Fabricator

Cordless, corded, and hybrid welding – all in one machine. Workshop to worksite, Stick to TIG, Renegade VOLT delivers portable power using DEWALT® FLEXVOLT® batteries.

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Festo unveils new ‘compact, simple and precise’ electric parallel gripper

Robotics Automation News

Festo has unveiled its new “compact, simple and precise” electric parallel gripper. The automation specialist says modern manufacturing requires handling solutions capable of managing product diversity, shorter product life cycles and growing levels of product customisation.

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Unleashing Power of Generative AI in Smart Manufacturing

Metrology

Generative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence focused on training machines to generate content autonomously. Unlike traditional AI models that rely on explicit programming to perform tasks, generative models are trained on large datasets and learn to produce new, original outputs. The post Unleashing Power of Generative AI in Smart Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Skyports unveils plan to launch advanced air mobility in urban Japan

Robotics Automation News

Skyports Infrastructure has revealed its involvement in the next phase of research for a Concept of Operations (ConOps) for advanced air mobility (AAM) for the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

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.

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‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 11th December

Metrology

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 11th December appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Gecko-inspired adhesive offers a bio-inspired twist on robotic handling

Robotics Automation News

Researchers develop a technique to allow fragile objects to be transferred and released by robotics, without damage, while using a gecko inspired adhesive.

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Renishaw Opens Apprenticeship Places For 2024

Metrology

Across its Gloucestershire and South Wales sites in the UK, global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, has opened applications for 64 apprenticeship roles. The company offers an award-winning apprenticeship programme, where apprentices gain nationally recognised qualifications, some up to degree level, alongside on-the-job experience. The post Renishaw Opens Apprenticeship Places For 2024 appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Picomto Webinar: How to make your operators autonomous and teleport your experts to their side?

Picomto

The operators’ autonomy is an important issue for manufacturers. With the advent of new technologies, processes are more and more complicated. Operators are facing several changes. In this webinar, you will find out: Why do operators lack autonomy? What are the repercussions of this lack of autonomy? What can be done about this? Date: [.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

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.

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Stereo Camera Sensor Delivers Factory Automation 3D Inspections

Metrology

Common 3D inspection tasks in factory automation and logistics, such as completeness, fill level monitoring, or robot palletising, can be set up rapidly and cost-effectively to run onboard the Visionary-T Mini AP camera using the SICK Nova 3D Presence Inspection sensorApp. The post Stereo Camera Sensor Delivers Factory Automation 3D Inspections appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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ANCA Grinding Solution Provides Flexible Five-Axis Machining

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: ANCA CNC Machines ANCA ’s TX7 Linear is a five-axis grinding machine used for punch manufacturing. According to ANCA, this machine offers greater flexibility in the applications that can be put through it than other three-axis grinders more traditionally used for punch manufacturing. A traditional punch grinding machine would have been capable of grinding only the outside form of the punch with a single wheel, whereas the TX7 Linear is capable of more.

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Why Modern Metrology is Essential for Future Industrial Practices

Metrology

Metrology is the backbone of quality control in manufacturing—it controls how we create a part, whether it’s long or short, thick or thin, and ensures that the parts are manufactured according to their specifications. To put it simply—without metrology, there would be no consistency in the world. The post Why Modern Metrology is Essential for Future Industrial Practices appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Pumping the way to efficiency

Manufacturer's Monthly

In the building and manufacturing materials sector, hydraulic hoses play a vital role by enabling heavy-duty machinery to operate efficiently. This industry poses tough environmental conditions that can impact hose lifespan and the consistent functioning of equipment. Factors like extreme temperatures, abrasive materials, and high pressures can lead to hose wear, degradation, and potential failures.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

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.

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Flexxbotics Announces Robot Compatibility With Mazak, Hardinge

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Getty Images Flexxbotics has announced its robot machine-tending connectivity is now compatible with the full range of Mazak CNC machines and automation equipment. Flexxbotics’ FlexxCore technology enables robots to securely connect and communicate with Mazak equipment in the smart factory to provide more powerful, flexible and open robot connectivity than previously available.

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MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Profiles of 2023

Mold Making Technology

Photo Credit: (top left) Decatur Mold and Engineering, (top right) NextGen Mold Technologies Inc., (bottom left) Delta Mold Inc., (bottom right) Triangle Tool LLC MoldMaking Technology ’s profiles showcase interviews and narratives delving into professionals' experiences within the moldmaking industry. These stories offer valuable insights into their journeys, shedding light on the challenges, successes and innovative approaches that shape this sector.

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Sydney to host next year’s Australian Clean Economy skills symposium

Manufacturer's Monthly

Sydney has been selected as the host city for the 2024 Australian Clean Economy Skills Symposium , a groundbreaking event organised by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. Troy Williams is the ITECA Chief Executive and spoke about the importance of the event.

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Trumpf Deburring Tool Provides Repeatable Accuracy

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Trumpf Inc. Trumpf has introduced a new TruTool TKA 1500 edge milling tool with updated features to create sheet metal edges with repeatable accuracy and without rework. The redesigned deburring tool is now available with a new cutting mount and guide fence for increased applications and safety. Additional ergonomic enhancements to the TKA 1500 contribute to the tool’s low-vibration and smooth operation.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

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.

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Integrating Cybersecurity With Industry 4.0 – What It Means for Manufacturing

WMEP

As advanced technologies continue to reshape the factory floor, understanding the importance of integrating cybersecurity with these technologies is no longer optional—it’s imperative. This infographic delves into the differences in security priorities between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), and how to manage cybersecurity where they meet.