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Industrial Processes & Wireless Communications – Part II: Manufacturing Logistics

Cisco Manufacturing

Examples are, mobile robots, AGV(automated guided vehicles), and manufacturing infrastructure. This blog is the second in a series, bringing a lens on manufacturing logistics, dissecting the application flow and a little detail on why the serving wireless medium must behave in a particular way to support it.

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Optimas Adds Leaders for Distribution, Manufacturing

Fastener News Desk

Illinois-based fasteners distributor Optimas developed its manufacturing and distribution roles to function together. Jim Heller Jim Heller was named Senior Vice President of Distribution, and Chris Martens was named Vice President of Manufacturing for the Americas region.

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Four Robotic Predictions for 2024: AI set to supercharge robotic automation

Gary Mintchell

But how will these trends impact robotics and automation and what can the manufacturing industry expect to see next year? However, automation expertise will remain a scarce and valuable resource in the process of AI revolutionizing manufacturing. I can’t wait to see this evolve next year.

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Smartify Robots – Critical Functions of Sensors in Robot Navigation

i4.0 today

Over the past several years, robots have gained significant momentum in a variety of industries, such as logistics and delivery, manufacturing, cleaning and disinfection, and daily services. While people are enjoying the enormous benefits of robots and autonomy, it is crucial to understand how these autonomous functions (e.g.,

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4 ways robotics, AI will transform industry in 2024

Robotics Business Review

But how will these trends impact robotics and what can the manufacturing industry expect to see next year? However, automation expertise will remain a scarce and valuable resource in the process of AI revolutionizing manufacturing. I look forward to seeing the benefits of machine learning reach more manufacturers in 2024.

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New Mitsubishi Electric Robot Handles Larger Payloads with Longer Reach

i4.0 today

The robot’s wide effective working area makes it suitable for a variety of processes and industries, including food & beverage, automotive, lithium-ion battery manufacturing, logistics and warehousing. Users will also be able to take advantage of built-in functions that streamline implementation, enhance safety and reduce downtime.

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Australia’s largest food manufacturing trade event returns to Melbourne

AU Manufacturing

foodpro , one of the longest-running manufacturing industry events in Australia, will be returning after a six-year hiatus on 23 to 26 July 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The post Australia’s largest food manufacturing trade event returns to Melbourne appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.