Design World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This year’s Hannover Messe trade fair (said to be the world’s largest industrial trade show) takes place from April 22-26 in this northern German city, and some may say the outlook for manufacturing is uncertain. For sure, in his opening remarks, Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairperson of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG listed many reasons… The post Hannover Messe focusing on AI’s impact for 2024 trade fair appeared first on Design World.

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Control.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Many sensors, like prox, optical, and ultrasonic, are familiar to control engineers. More and more modern devices are incorporating advanced motion profiles requiring motion sensing in many axes.

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

While clear differences exist between IT and OT, it’s vital to your business’s security to invest the time and effort to understand the sources of those differences and share best practices to strengthen cybersecurity across both disciplines.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It is inevitable. I receive a press release from Honeywell Process. This one regards the Experion PKS R530 process knowledge system. Upon reading, I think, oh, well, some incremental improvements. Then I talk with my main product interface, Joe Bastone. After digesting the output of his firehose, I see how advanced Honeywell the technology has become.

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The rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. In the event of a defect, recall, or customer complaint, manufacturers must quickly identify and trace the affected parts and components, including their maintenance, installation, and purchase history – back to the purchase order.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Karl Wickenheisser, VP of Sales & Marketing, IKO International When dynamic equipment calls for precise motion control with rapid response in a small envelope, linear motor positioning tables offer an effective combination of advanced features. Although many suppliers of motion control devices offer miniature or high-accuracy positioning tables, they may not provide all the features… The post Repeatable high-precision positioning for cutting-edge applications appeared first on Design W

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Colo.-based Scythe Robotics is adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charge port for its M.52 robot lawnmower. The company said this move will integrate NACS capabilities into their all-electric, fully autonomous commercial mower as early as Q4 2024. NACS , also known as the “Tesla Charger” or SAE J3400, is becoming the standard in electric vehicle (EV) charging, according to Scythe.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A PR person recently contacted me about a new paper, Emerging Trends and Securing the Future of Smart Manufacturing , from an analyst firm new to me—Takepoint. Soon thereafter I was on a video call with analyst and author Jonathon Gordon. He first mentioned about getting proactive with security. Too much cybersecurity is network detection after there is a problem.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

STMicroelectronics announced an all-in-one, direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) 3D LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) module with market-leading 2.3k resolution. They revealed an early design win for the world’s smallest 500k-pixel indirect Time-of-Flight (iToF) sensor. The VL53L9, announced is a new direct ToF 3D LiDAR device with a resolution of up to 2.3k zones.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

ABB says its robotics story started in 1974 with what it calls the “sale of the world’s first commercial, all-electric robot, the IRB 6.” In 2024, 50 years later, ABB’s robotics portfolio is stronger than ever with new industrial robot arms, collaborative robot arms, and autonomous mobile robots. ABB will be celebrating 50 years of robotic innovation throughout 2024.

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Control.com

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Using a Raspberry Pi and the OpenPLC software platform, create a simple PLC that can be programmed in ladder diagrams with remote access and I/O monitoring dashboards.

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Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Amazon Web Services just keeps growing in our market space. In this news Verusen , supplier of MRO optimization and collaboration products, announced joining the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program, a co-sell program for AWS Partners that provides software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS. The AWS ISV Accelerate Program enables Verusen to accelerate value for manufacturing customers by directly connecting with Verusen with the AWS Partner Ne

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Design World

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

At the official Press Preview for the 2024 Hannover Messe tradeshow this week, Dr. Fabian Bause, Product Manager, Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG was the keynote speaker, discussing how AI in automation is something that will affect the entire manufacturing process. Bause noted that AI is simply a tool that can be used to… The post Beckhoff looking to AI advancements at Hannover Messe appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

RoboGuide uses sophisticated sensors and AI to help visually impaired users interact with the world around them. Credit: Royal National Institute of Blind People Visually impaired people may soon be able to use AI-powered robotic service dogs to navigate the world around them. Researchers from the University of Glasgow, along with industry and charity partners, have unveiled RoboGuide.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Skyports Drone Services, a specialist in drone logistics, surveys, and monitoring, has agreed a strategic partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to explore the feasibility of middle-mile drone logistics in the New York and New Jersey region.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

At Exeros we have put our own processes in place to fully understand the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), and we have conducted more than 2,000 hours of testing, including live testing and on the road test scenarios, before bringing our Progressive Safe System (PSS) kits to market. Our DVS kit is an AI camera technology kit eliminating all nearside and front blind spots, with optional rear-view, imminently alerting the driver of any danger.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

By Mark Jones I recently saw my first icicle of the year. It was a small, wiggly thing. I know why thanks to some of the ice-related discoveries of the past year. In an example of curiosity driven research, the observation that icicles aren’t perfect cones led researchers to ask why. No one had explained… The post Technical thinking: We still don’t know everything about ice appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

MoveIt Pro better reflects the platform’s expanded capabilities, says the company. | Source: PickNik Robotics PickNik Inc. is rebranding its flagship software for robotic manipulation applications. Previously known as MoveIt Studio, the company said the new name of MoveIt Pro better aligns with the platform’s value and expanded capabilities.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, Denso and Toyota have jointly announced further investment into Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, TSMC’s majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The four companies plan to build a second fab, which is scheduled to begin operation by the end of the 2027 calendar year.

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Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

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Control.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Control Automation Day 2024 will be held on March 26th, talking all about industrial robotics with keynote interviews, educational live sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!

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Design World

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When the first deliveries of Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck began last November (and frankly even well before that point), it was widely panned across social media. People called it ugly, expensive or overpriced, even useless. Some of the funniest observations were that it looked like something a grade schooler would draw when assigned to design a… The post Cybertruck — not Tesla’s best design appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

AutonomyOS is designed to help automate manufacturing tasks. Source: Omnirobotic Omnirobotic Inc. today said it has closed on $500,000 in funding. The Laval, Quebec-based company said it plans to use the financing to commercialize robots using its proprietary AutonomyOS platform for manufacturers struggling with labor shortages in high-mix production environments.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Fanuc, the world’s largest producer of industrial robotic arms, is celebrating a “significant milestone” in the automation industry by producing its one-millionth industrial robot.

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The G550 was ARCH – Newtown’s first Grob machine, and first five-axis machine. It combined work previously requiring two turning operations and one milling operation, completing the job in half the time of the original process. The machine’s expanded capacity from its pallet system has also enabled the facility to use the G550 for other large parts, where it often cuts cycle times by as much as 50%.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes three new members. Distributor Pacific International Bearing Inc. has been a leading supplier of bearings and related products to OEMs in the aerospace, miniature, commercial, military, and industrial sectors for more than 30 years.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Participants in the Form & Function Robotics Challenge at the 2023 Robotics Summit & Expo. Source: MassRobotics BOSTON — WTWH Media, which produces The Robot Report , has announced that MassRobotics is the exclusive strategic partner of the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo , which will be on May 1 and 2 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Alat – a PIF company launched on February 1, 2024 by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alat – has announced the establishment of a strategic partnership with SoftBank Group to establish a next generation industrial automation business […]

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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.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The UK is pulling out of a multi-country energy agreement that allowed fossil fuel firms to sue governments when their profits were negatively impacted by net zero policies.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Rittal, a global leader in enclosure systems, introduces stainless-steel versions for the AX and KX ranges, seamlessly blending functionality with refined design. Offering unparalleled durability, and resilience against chemicals, saltwater, and extreme humidity, these enclosures significantly expand the versatility of the Rittal system. In response to specialized applications demanding robust materials, the AX and KX… The post Stainless-steel AX and KX enclosures for enhanced industrial f

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · Warehouse automation update with Locus Robotics and Anyware Robotics The Robot Report Podcast · 3 Laws robot safety and the evolution of bipedal locomotion The Robot Report Podcast · A look at Zipline’s future & the design of the ZIP Droid On the latest episode of The Robot Report Podcast, we chat with Thomas Tang, CEO and co-founder of Anyware Robotics.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

ABB is celebrating 50 years of robotic innovation throughout 2024. Here, Marc Segura, president ABB Robotics Division, identifies three drivers for robotics-driven AI solutions in 2024, as ABB continues expansion into new segments not previously served by robotic automation.

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