Robotics Business Review

MARCH 9, 2025

Source: Ainos Not only are robots getting smarter, but they are also becoming more perceptive, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence and new sensors. AI Nose-integrated robots could provide continuous, automated surveillance in sites ranging from airports to factories, said the companies.

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Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Automation 111

Design World

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Turck, a manufacturer of sensors, connectivity and Fieldbus technology for factory, logistics and process automation, announces it has launched the first phase of its redesigned M12 connectors and receptacles.

Logistics 189

Logistics Automation Manufacturing 189

Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Matt Rendell , Chief Executive Officer, Clearpath Robotics by Rockwell Automation and Ryan Gariepy , Chief Technology Officer, OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation reported on advanced robotics and OTTO motors bringing connected factories to life. These form an integral part of RA’s connected factory vision. And that is a risk.

Automation 130

Automation Logistics Form Robotics 130

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 10, 2025

Image: Fleet Space Australian space exploration company, Fleet Space Technologies, has announced the construction of its new global headquarters and hyper factory for next-gen space and climate technologies at the Adelaide Airport. The post Fleet Space unveils new headquarters and factory appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

3D printing 89

3D printing Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Form 89

Cisco Industrial Automation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Depending on use cases that range from basic wireless sensor networks, to software-defined networking, or programmable networks for large-scale management, there is a need for varying levels of sophistication. This “restructuring” of your infrastructure allows your factory to be prepared for anything that can be thrown its way.

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Bottleneck Value chain Supply Chain Sourcing 270

Automation World

MAY 17, 2024

Even a factory with older equipment can benefit with as little as a few IoT sensors for less than $1,000. A certain level of digital maturity isn’t required to begin your digital transformation.

Manufacturing 162

Manufacturing 162

Robotics Business Review

MAY 5, 2025

It includes two ReBeL Cobot arms, bionic hands, a lidar sensor, and 3D cameras for advanced object detection and navigation. igus said this design choice aligns with the existing infrastructure of many factories and enhances stability and functionality. Advanced features enable versatile use Standing about 1.7

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Robotics Robotics Sourcing Function 118

Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Resulting from a $170 million investment, OmniCore integrates AI, sensor, cloud, and edge computing systems into a unified control architecture, offering faster and more efficient robotics solutions across industries. It features 20 motors, 24 degrees of freedom, and over 100 sensors.

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Robotics Robotics Automation Automotive 114

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 12, 2025

IP50 Dust Protection: Rated IP50, the chassis provides robust protection against dust ingressessential for factories, workshops, construction zones, and agricultural settings where airborne particles can compromise conventional PCs.

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Form Function Sourcing Manufacturing 81

Design World

APRIL 10, 2025

With in-sensor AI to relieve the host processor and automatic self-configuration to optimize […] The post Industrial accelerometer with embedded MLC/FSM Technology for battery-powered sensor nodes appeared first on Design World.

Robotics 130

Robotics Robotics Automation 130

Design World

JANUARY 3, 2023

NewTek Sensor Solutions offers the most advanced and user-friendly signal conditioner that pairs with AC-operated linear and rotary position sensors to deliver reliable feedback in DC voltage, current, and digital outputs for use in factory automation, materials testing, packaging, and dimensional gaging applications.

Process control 147

Process control Automation 147

Cisco Industrial Automation

JUNE 7, 2022

Deploy our industrial switches, routers, gateways, and access points in harsh environments like utility substations, factory assembly lines, ports, mines, and roadways. Connecting industrial assets like AGVs, factory robots, cranes, and utility substation equipment is a giant step. You can’t fix a problem until you know about it.

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Assembly Line Robotics Robotics Manufacturing 196

Design World

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Melexis expands its Triphibian family with the MLX90834 pressure sensor, designed for automotive applications such as EV thermal management. This robust, factory-calibrated MEMS solution accurately measures pressure in both gas and liquid media from 2 to 70 bar.

Automotive 130

Automotive 130

Design World

AUGUST 25, 2022

Applications will include factory automation, sensors and detection, ship technology, railway systems, machine control, robotics and flow metering. New aluDOOR hinged-lid enclosures are candidates for industrial electronics used in challenging environments.

Electronics 147

Electronics Robotics Robotics Automation 147

Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Similarly, were also seeing how customers use digital twin technology as a strategic asset on their plant or factory floor. Advances in technology, such as wireless sensors, have made continuous monitoring more affordable, allowing for broader asset coverage and improved efficiency. Accessibility is improving, too.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Automation Manufacturing 130

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Creating the digital twin involved integrating more than 15 IT systems into a three-dimensional model of the factory that team members could access using a smartphone or tablet. The twin now displays live production data using green or red symbols to show the health of a given system inside the factory. Thats how were using Spot.

Robotics 59

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Automation 59

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 3, 2024

What sets the MIRAI 2 AI-Vision Software apart from traditional vision solutions is the ability to operate with real factory data without the need for CAD data, controlled light, visual-feature predefinition or extensive knowledge of computer vision. The post AI Comes to Vision Software appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

Robotics 147

Robotics Robotics Automation Manufacturing 147

Design World

OCTOBER 7, 2024

IK 08 (impact) and IP 66/IP 67 (ingress) protection make SOLID-BOX suitable for plant and machine construction, HVAC, IoT/IIoT, Smart Factory/Industry 4.0,

Electronics 130

Electronics Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 130

i4.0 today

APRIL 28, 2025

The networked factory: IO-Link as a global standard for smart sensor integration opens up a wide range of possibilities for customers in automation. Integration into heterogeneous device and fieldbus landscapes is also easy thanks to SICK’s Function Block Factory. And this is exactly where SICK comes in.

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Automation Function Process control Robotics 52

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 18, 2025

I sat in a presentation by the sensor manufacturer Sick. (See my interview with John Harrington of HighByte for more on Agentic AI.) Customer presentations that showcase actual use cases provide reality to the theory. They have applied AI to unstructured data turning them into useful structured data.

Bill of Materials 130

Bill of Materials Supply Chain Sourcing Fit 130

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 18, 2025

For manufacturing, this means greater support for smart factories, where robotics and automation systems rely on constant connectivity to optimize workflows and reduce downtime. In manufacturing, these technologies empower factories to optimize workflows and embrace automation.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain 52

Quantis

JUNE 17, 2023

After the production of new machines and plants, it makes sense to check whether all relevant machine sensor data is available from the machine manufacturer (OEM) and whether the data is valid. Although the OEM checks the sensor data before the machine is delivered, the values are rarely all valid. Quantis.ai

Form 130

Form Beverage Manufacturing 130

Design World

MAY 1, 2023

Capturing that valuable data—information that can guide critical decisions about production, labor, and machine maintenance—can be accomplished using existing sensors and other devices without a wholesale device changeout.

Automation 130

Automation Manufacturing 130

Design World

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Smart Flex Effector, a new, sensor-based compensation module from Bosch Rexroth, gives robots and Cartesian linear systems human-like sensitivity and thus offers new opportunities for factory automation. Processes that are difficult to manage can now be automated, optimized, and monitored through simple retrofitting.

Robotics 130

Robotics Robotics Automation 130

Design World

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Smart Factory, building and safety technology, and HVAC systems. Applications also include automatic timers, sensors, relays, signal distribution, lighting… The post OKW’s updated RAILTEC SUPPORT modular DIN rail PCB holders appeared first on Design World.

Industry 4.0 130

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Automation 130

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 13, 2025

Key hardware features that are essential for successful industrial deployment include: Industrial-Grade Design: The fanless, rugged design is ideal for environments with dust or particulate matter, such as factories or construction sites. This allows easy connection to cameras, sensors, PLCs, actuators, and network infrastructure.

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Form Logistics Robotics Robotics 78

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Source: SiLC Technologies Factory and warehouse operators dealing with labor shortages are increasingly seeking autonomous systems capable of human-like vision for applications that require high levels of dexterity, precision, and coordination. Silicon photonics industry veterans founded SiLC Technologies in 2018.

Assembly Line 52

Assembly Line Robotics Robotics Function 52

Robotics Business Review

JUNE 1, 2024

ETRI’s robotic hand with omnidirectional tactile sensors. Source: ETRI Researchers from the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) are developing tactile sensors that detect pressure regardless of the direction it’s applied.

Robotics 122

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Fit 122

Quantis

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Values generated in the production process from sensor data of machines are usually not validated or missing. It can be non-calibrated data on the part of the OEM, or the sensors have outdated settings. It can be non-calibrated data on the part of the OEM, or the sensors have outdated settings.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 21, 2025

Watch Out offers machining cells that use patented sensors and machine learning for precision manufacturing in aerospace and defense, automotive, medical, and other industries. Source: Watch Out Adoption enables reshoring of production Do factory workers see “lights-out” promises as a threat to their jobs?

Aerospace 69

Aerospace Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics 69

Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 7, 2025

Building on Hexagons extensive global metrology expertise, MAESTRO features a newly developed digital architecture, incorporating digital sensors, a single cable system, and a completely new controller with brand new firmware. Enables intuitive operation for all skill levels through simplified workflows and cloud-powered software.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Bottleneck Compliance Aerospace 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Currently at TRL 2 (Technology Readiness Level 2) , early applications will focus on low-power devices such as medical sensors, wearables, and electronics. By integrating robotics , industrial sensors , and additive/subtractive manufacturing , dark factories unlock opportunities for smarter, more sustainable production.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Electronics Smart manufacturing 52

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 6, 2025

Unfortunately, we werent able to see the autonomous ADT operate live, due to a sensor failure, but the 5 ft. Credit: The Robot Report John Deere’s 9 Series tractors , which have four-wheel drive and up to 830 horsepower, can now be ordered from the factory with an autonomy package, or they can be retrofitted in the field.

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Robotics Robotics Automation 69

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 30, 2025

” Comau, EDP progress from testing to scaling In 2023, Comau unveiled its Hyperflex mobile factory, which uses robots, lifting equipment, and other proprietary technologies developed in-house. “Our solution was a ‘factory in a truck’ that was adaptable and can get to market quickly.”

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Robotics Robotics Sourcing Automation 69

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Australian customers can be assured they will receive a premium, factory-backed sales and service experience. Furthermore, the SC2 continually monitors several sensors throughout the CSG.1 Recently, KAESER Australia welcomed Oil-Free Product Specialists from the company’s headquarters in Coburg, Germany.

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Pharmaceutical Beverage Prototype  Form 98

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

To this end, a wide range of information on factors such as soil condition, moisture, or crop health is collected with the help of GPS, sensors, and drones. Agricultural machines and devices are increasingly fitted with sensors, controls, and software. These factories require a host of different cables for transmitting energy and data.

Robotics 75

Robotics Robotics Fit Sourcing 75

Control.com

JANUARY 30, 2025

Kurabo has combined its 3D vision sensors with Flexivs robots to create the all-new KURAVIZON adaptive robot system. The new system aims for precision and adaptability in laboratory and factory automation.

Robotics 95

Robotics Robotics Automation 95