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PHD Inc. announces the release of the new ERDP Remote Drive, an advanced servo-actuated pneumatic drive device. This new technology from PHD simplifies pneumatic actuator electrification in a closed-loop system, using standard air lines to connect to one or more pneumatic actuators. The Remote Drive enables the power system to be located near the point… The post The new PHD ERDP Remote Drive simplifies pneumatic actuator electrification appeared first on Design World.
My marketing communications colleague has another new client from outside my usual comfort zone. The autonomous mobile robot (AMR) continues to grow becoming more valuable not only for warehousing, but also for manufacturing. One of the more costly components is the 3D LiDAR sensor. She introduced me to Sonair. This Norwegian technology company has closed a new funding round, led by Skyfall Ventures.
When production halts unexpectedly, it disrupts the entire supply chain, leading to delays in product delivery and potential loss of customer trust. Financially, the costs can be substantial, including lost revenue, overtime pay for workers, and expenses for emergency repairs. Additionally, frequent downtime can damage equipment, reducing its potential lifespan and increasing maintenance costs.
The Robot Report Podcast · Navigating Robotics Through the Political Landscape In Episode 167 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Gene Demaitre discuss the latest robotics news from the past week. In this conversation, Dr. Henrik Christensen discusses the intersection of robotics and federal policy, emphasizing the need for more attention and funding for the robotics sector.
The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Some high-volume production settings need to continuously move product — even when operators cross the conveyor stream. Depending on the path the conveyor needs to take through a production setting, that can be a challenge. In one such setting, the operator was conveying bottles of varying diameters, so also needed smooth products transitions and minimal… The post Custom conveyor goes up and over personnel appeared first on Design World.
Robotic Crew founders at RoboBusiness 2023. Source: Ricardo Petrazzini While U.S. companies have outsourced technology work overseas for more than 20 years, quality and political concerns have brought back design, programming, and other engineering tasks back closer to home. Robotic Crew offers staffing in Latin America for robot development, as well as operations and fleet management. “About two years ago, we spun out of WeDevelop, a company that was providing software engineers,” s
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Robotic Crew founders at RoboBusiness 2023. Source: Ricardo Petrazzini While U.S. companies have outsourced technology work overseas for more than 20 years, quality and political concerns have brought back design, programming, and other engineering tasks back closer to home. Robotic Crew offers staffing in Latin America for robot development, as well as operations and fleet management. “About two years ago, we spun out of WeDevelop, a company that was providing software engineers,” s
Tolomatic has introduced five new products to meet a wider range of industrial applications. These five sizes expand the RSX’s capabilities to include forces up to 66,000 lbf (294 kN). These expansion efforts also include updated model numbering, with each number now reflecting the actuator’s thrust. For example, the RSX096 is now the RSX15 with… The post Tolomatic expands RSX high-force actuator line with new models appeared first on Design World.
Researchers at the University of Michigan’s Mcity use a simulator made by VI-grade that allows a driver to teleoperate a vehicle remotely on a physical test track. | Source: Marcin Szczepanski, Michigan Engineering Detroit is known as Motor City, the unofficial capital of the automotive world. This week, the Mcity hub for vehicle testing began welcoming researchers to use its physical and virtual testing environment.
The new temperature monitoring solution enables sensors to be daisy-chained together for quick and simple installation and operation. The connected solution can be used for new and existing systems.
Joyce Sidopoulos, chief of operations at MassRobotics, addresses Korean startups during the weeklong program. Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics recently welcomed 10 startups from South Korea for an intensive, weeklong International Immersion Program, in partnership with the KAIST Global Commercialization Center, or GCC. Designed to help international startups expand their operations into the U.S., the program offered an opportunity for Korean entrepreneurs to connect with Boston’s robotics ecosy
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
A compact, fully electric injection molding machine and a press designed specifically for molding products using recycled PET are making their world debuts at the plastics processing trade show.
Globant and InOrbit said they intend to accelerate the adoption of robotics across industries. | Source: InOrbit Globant and InOrbit.AI today announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of robotics across industries, helping customers reimagine and optimize physical processes. Luxembourg-based Globant develops technologies to help its clients in the professional services sector.
The process of bringing production back home is gaining momentum as companies reconsider many of the previous benefits of offshoring. For years, offshoring was seen as a strategy to cut costs, but today, in light of geopolitical risks and troubled shipping lanes, reshoring offers more than just financial incentives. It presents an opportunity to strengthen local economies, improve supply chain resilience, and enhance long-term competitiveness.
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.
When fabricators scrutinize all the activities that go into making a part—using basic lean manufacturing tools, boosted with the power of AI—great things can happen.
Integrating security into the DevOps lifecycle is essential for building secure, scalable systems. By embedding security early on, teams can mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance throughout development and deployment.
When fabricators scrutinize all the activities that go into making a part—using basic lean manufacturing tools, boosted with the power of AI—great things can happen.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Collecting and analyzing data is becoming increasingly critical for manufacturing businesses to stay competitive. Data is used to gauge the productivity and efficiency of operations; maintain assets; monitor supply chains; manage change and more. In a recent Manufacturing AUTOMATION poll, respondents shared the level of connectivity and data analytics they hope to capture with the latest motion control solutions.
MONTREAL — Taiga Motors Corporation (Taiga) announced that, in connection with the proceedings initiated in July 2024 under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) (CCAA), the Superior Court of Québec has issued an order approving the acquisition of the business of Taiga and its subsidiaries by Stewart Wilkinson. Stewart Wilkinson’s family office is behind marine electrification brands that include Vita, Evoy, and Aqua superPower.
Kontron, a specialist in IoT and embedded computing technology, is collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies to transform edge computing and AI. This collaboration reportedly aims to redefine the landscape of edge computing and artificial intelligence, bringing together Kontron’s expertise in embedded systems with Qualcomm Technologies’ mobile and AI technologies.
National Composites Centre (NCC), Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) and Vestas have established a strategic technology research partnership to anchor the UK’s future wind industry.
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
Honda Canada has recalled approximately 239,000, 2022-2025 Acura and Honda vehicles in Canada for a repair of a defective part in the steering gearbox that could reportedly result in increased risk of a crash or injury. Models being recalled include Honda Civic Sedan, Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan, Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback, Honda Civic Type R, Honda CR-V, Honda CR-V Hybrid, Honda HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S.
In a decisive response to the growing challenge of retaining skilled talent in the manufacturing sector, BEP Surface Technologies, an electroplating and surface finishing specialist, has launched an employee development programme, ‘Be Better’, to advance the personal and professional growth of employees.
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Next Level Performance is excited to recognize our dedicated partners with our 2024 Travel Partners of the Year Awards. Next Level Performance delivers excellence and innovation in incentive travel, and these awards recognize invaluable partners that have gone above and beyond to help us deliver exceptional experiences and drive results for our clients.
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.
New Genius Controls from TAB Industries LLC transform the company's semiautomated TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital wrapper into a fully automated pallet wrapping machine.
The new BevelArc 3D, from Tecoi USA, adds an additional axis, increasing the cutting reach capability of their line of plasma, oxyfuel, and laser plate processing machinery. With it, cutting heads can now be positioned from 0 degrees to as much as 90 degrees from a vertical position, providing more efficiency than other systems. This expanded cutting head reach capability is especially important for cutting and fabricating pressure vessel tank heads–as well as cutting difficult shapes and profil
BZI's InnovaTech team has created the patent-pending Beam Champ 30 beam-rotating system, designed to give welding teams safe, efficient access to all sides of a heavy steel beam.
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