Automation World
AUGUST 6, 2024
While traditional PLC suppliers offer established software and support, the low-cost, highly customizable nature of Arduino and Pi systems is driving their adoption in industrial settings.
Design World
AUGUST 5, 2024
By Mark Jones The norm is technology just gets better. Cars are better. The feeler gauges I used to adjust the valves in my first car still reside in the upper right drawer of my toolbox. I haven’t adjusted valves in decades. Same for my grease gun. There isn’t a grease zerk on my current… The post Technical thinking: Rare cases of technology decline appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 9, 2024
Another article just appeared on my news feed—Will Robots Take My Job? OK, that’s just click bait. People searching for something to touch a fear emotion have written these articles for probably 40 years. I first worked with robotics in the 1980s. Writers tripped over themselves to write doom articles either about Japan having so many more robots than America or about how robots will take all the jobs.
SMMT
AUGUST 5, 2024
UK new car market rises 2.5% in July to deliver 24 consecutive months of growth. Battery electric vehicle uptake outpaces overall market, up 18.8%, but remains behind mandated transition trajectory. New outlook reduces expectations to 1.968m units for 2024, with BEVs anticipated to comprise 18.5% of uptake. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market rose by 2.5% in July, delivering two years of consecutive growth, according to the latest figures fr
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Automation World
AUGUST 8, 2024
The drones can complete cycle counts up to 10x faster than humans, enabling workers to focus on higher value add tasks such as picking and packing.
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Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 8, 2024
I seldom report on appointments, but this one seems to reflect a trend I see lately of industrial organizations hiring from the broader IT industry. Fluke Corporation , the market leader in electronic test and measurement, announced the appointment of Vineet Thuvara as Chief Product Officer. In his new role, Vineet will oversee Fluke’s Solutions and Strategy organization to further accelerate our customers’ lifecycle through hardware, software, analytics and services.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 9, 2024
READY Robotics, a Columbus, Ohio-based company founded in 2016, has shut down. It was best known for its ForgeOS robot-agnostic operating system, but it recently branched out into automation consulting and launched a palletizing system. Multiple sources told The Robot Report a funding round fell through at the last minute, which caused the company to lay off its staff and close its doors.
Automation World
AUGUST 5, 2024
From basic bin picking and placing to welding, soldering and assembly line operations, manufactures are finding collaborative robots suitable for more applications.
SMMT
AUGUST 7, 2024
UK used car market grows 7.2% in second quarter, marking sixth successive quarter of growth. Used battery electric vehicles record highest ever market share at 2.4%, as sales soar 52.6%. First half transactions rise by 6.8% year on year, with market now just -3.0% below pre-pandemic volumes. Download the used car sales report for Q2 2024 The UK’s used car market has grown for the sixth consecutive quarter, rising 7.2% in Q2, 1 according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Mot
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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.
Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 7, 2024
Tools for connecting workers with each other and with processes empower faster and better decision making crucial with reduced workforces. This partnership between Fluke Reliability and Augmentir pushes the meme forward. Augmentir’s connected worker solution helps to digitize frontline operations and increase worker productivity. This aligns with Fluke Reliability’s commitment to provide workers with enhanced decision-making capabilities across their enterprise asset management operations.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 6, 2024
Figure AI Inc. today unveiled its second-generation humanoid robot. Figure 02 refines every element of the original Figure 01 design, and the company said it is one step closer to its goal of selling production humanoids to industrial users. Figure AI received a 2024 RBR50 Innovation Award for the accelerated pace of development that it demonstrated last year.
Automation World
AUGUST 9, 2024
Schneider's commitment to advancing its domestic supply chain signals increased demand for innovative automation solutions in certain sectors.
Design World
AUGUST 9, 2024
Innodisk announced its cooperation with Advantech. This collaboration leverages Innodisk’s customizable MIPI camera modules and Advantech’s Intel x86-based AFE-R360 solution to enhance AI-powered object detection and recognition capabilities, expanding visual applications for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in smart factories, warehouses, and retail environments.
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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
Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 6, 2024
This product is not in my sweet spot, but it’s one of those applications I’d have loved in a previous stop in my career. Compatio AI has unveiled Compatio Configure. The tool is aimed at the electrical and industrial automation industries, providing insights into product compatibility and application relevance. It enables staff, regardless of experience level, to configure solutions adhering to technical specifications, intricate inter-product compatibility and sales history.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 3, 2024
The U.S. AV Jobs Coalition says autonomous vehicles could create up to 450,000 jobs over the next 15 years. | Source: U.S. AV Jobs A group of businesses, nonprofits, and advocates from the autonomous vehicle ecosystem launched the U.S. AV Jobs Coalition. The organization aims to provide research about the economic impact of autonomous vehicles (AVs).
Automation World
AUGUST 5, 2024
Generation of synthetic data is expected to speed development of AI for mobile robots and other autonomous vehicles as well as humanoid robots.
Design World
AUGUST 9, 2024
To become a leading high-volume LiB producer, a company must overcome the considerable operational challenges of battery production to achieve the desired financial results. In a conventional Gigafactory, the levels of automation are generally low when compared with more mature industries. As a result, thousands of manual operations are required to produce hundreds of thousand… The post The Connected Future of High-Volume Battery Production appeared first on Design World.
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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
Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 5, 2024
Without context more data becomes as useful as counting stars on a clear night in the desert. Too much; can’t comprehend. Such is the state of cybersecurity. Tenable has released a couple of new capabilities to its portfolio using understanding of its vast data to provide context to users seeking to find real vulnerabilities in their systems. First up, two definitions that Tenable provided (and I hate shortened words): Vulnerability Intelligence: brings together a vast number of sources pulled f
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 8, 2024
Symbotic, a leading developer of logistics automation, has acquired “substantially all of the assets” of Veo Robotics for an undisclosed amount. Symbotic confirmed the deal via email to The Robot Report. We are trying to learn exactly what Symbotic acquired, but it sounds like most of Veo’s IP and employees are now at Symbotic. Symbotic told The Robot Report it now owns Veo Robotics’ FreeMove technology that supports safeguarding for industrial robots and promotes human-r
Automation World
AUGUST 6, 2024
Since implementing the Chef system, Amy’s Kitchen has improved product consistency of runs by 12%, reduced food giveaway by 4% and increased labor productivity by 17%.
Design World
AUGUST 9, 2024
AutomationDirect released three new LS Electric XGB PLC models that provide advanced control at a lower cost. Two 16-point two-axis motion PLC units and a 14-point relay output model are now available. The two-axis PLC versions support pulse-direction control from the embedded I/O, featuring four high-speed inputs, two high-speed outputs, and EtherCAT motion using EtherCAT… The post New LS Electric XGB PLC models from AutomationDirect support high speed appeared first on Design World.
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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.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 6, 2024
Although Kapco Metal Stamping has just begun using generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, the potential use cases could change how business leaders communicate.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 9, 2024
The Olympics are the ultimate showcase for human endurance, speed, and skill. The equipment that the athletes use and the venues in which they compete continue to evolve every four years. Innovation enables people from around the world to continually push the boundaries of competition in their respective sports. In Olympic sailing, all of the boats and sails are identical.
Automation World
AUGUST 6, 2024
By adopting the Kipster concept and specifying ABB drives as a requirement for their operations, MPS Egg Farms moves a big step closer to achieving its goal of full circularity in egg farming.
Design World
AUGUST 9, 2024
For convenience and to reduce paper waste, mk North America will now provide operating manuals, project drawings, and recommended spare parts lists through a QR code integrated into the conveyor system’s serial number tag. By scanning the mk conveyor QR code, customers will be directed to a dedicated webpage tailored to their specific project.
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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.
NIST
AUGUST 6, 2024
How do you build the supply chain for the emerging field of quantum technology? Look to NIST’s MATTR service, which can determine the capabilities needed.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 3, 2024
Endiatx is shaping the future of medicine with groundbreaking micro-robotics inside the human body. The company’s flagship product, PillBot, is designed to wirelessly navigate the human stomach, lowering costs and increasing access to diagnosis and treatments. The PillBot aims to change endoscopy for millions of patients, who require annual exams that currently employ invasive endoscopy scopes for doctors to view the inside of the intestinal tract.
Automation World
AUGUST 6, 2024
A marine diesel engine manufacturer integrates artificial intelligence into its operations and, within 90 days, the application detected 20 real-time events, prevented more than $4.5 million in engine damage and delivered a 10x project ROI.
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