Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 25, 2023

I’ve written several times about the potential, and some real applications, of private 5G networks. Infrastructure supporting such networks continues to be built out. This news from Siemens discusses their new 5G infrastructure solution specifically to support automation.

Logistics 130

Logistics Automation Robotics Robotics 130

Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 20, 2025

The Future of Intelligently Networked Manufacturing CELOS Xperience is the application platform within CELOS X, while CELOS Xchange forms the hub for data-based value creation. CELOS X change serves as a central hub and interoperable data space that can be used to connect a wide variety of players and assets in the manufacturing network.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Automation Value chain Function 52

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 30, 2025

James Kuffner, the CTO at Symbotic, will kick off the second keynote, “ The Future of Intelligent Automated Logistics.” Innovative algorithms for multi-robot motion and task planning are creating exciting opportunities for the future of intelligent automated logistics. At 10:00 a.m., Also at 10:00 a.m., in Room 256.

Robotics 59

Robotics Robotics Logistics Automation 59

Cisco Manufacturing

DECEMBER 15, 2022

One of the main features of Industry 4.0 Examples are, mobile robots, AGV(automated guided vehicles), and manufacturing infrastructure. Such articles often leave out critical details, such as what is actually needed from the network. 3) Process automation monitoring. is interoperability for mobile cyber-physical systems.

Logistics 145

Logistics Manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Industry 4.0 145

ATS

MAY 13, 2025

Their use of automation, robotics, and AI in automotive manufacturing is transforming the way EVs are produced. Collectively, these organizations support thousands of jobs, stimulate supplier networks, and position Dallas as a hub for cutting-edge manufacturing. innovations, including automation, robotics, and IoT applications.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Logistics Aerospace Industry 4.0 52

Cisco Manufacturing

DECEMBER 13, 2022

One of the main features of Industry 4.0 Examples are, mobile robots, AGV (automated guided vehicles), and manufacturing infrastructure. The details that are often unexplained in such articles, is what is actually needed from the network. 3) Process automation monitoring. 2) Manufacturing logistics. Object Interactions.

Robotics 145

Robotics Robotics Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 145

Gary Mintchell

MAY 16, 2024

The second of I don’t know how many reports from the Automate show in Chicago. The main theme of Automate derives from its genesis of the Robot Show, Vision Show, and Motion Show. Kawasaki Kawasaki Robotics offered a first look at its new family of collaborative robots (cobots) at Automate 2024.

Robotics 147

Robotics Robotics Automation Artificial Intelligence 147

Cisco Manufacturing

DECEMBER 20, 2022

One of the main features of Industry 4.0 Examples are, mobile robots, AGV(automated guided vehicles), and manufacturing infrastructure. The details that are often unexplained in such articles, is what is actually needed from the network. 3) Process automation monitoring. Process Automation Monitoring.

Automation 111

Automation Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Process control 111

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 25, 2024

Credit: Adobe Stock HowToRobot.com ApS, a provider of a global automation market platform, and Gain & Co., a robotics and automation advisor, announced a merger last week. By combining its automation market and vendor-independent advice, HowToRobot said it will support businesses with every aspect of their automation journeys.

Robotics 125

Robotics Robotics Automation Supply Chain 125

Dinesh Mishra

MARCH 21, 2025

What is more, they are increasingly developing into a key factor in the industrial transformation thanks to the advances in networking as a result of the Internet of Things (IoT). ” Significantly optimizing the time-to-market of the end product One of these companies is Deutschmann Automation GmbH & Co.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Automation Rapid prototyping Smart manufacturing 52

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

There will be 70-plus speakers on stage, 10+ hours of dedicated networking time, a Women in Robotics Breakfast, a MassRobotics startup showcase, and more. The Future of Logistics Automation Speaker: TBD 10-10:45 AM The future of logistics automation is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in robotics, AI, and autonomous systems.

Robotics 79

Robotics Robotics Automation Logistics 79

Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Source: Beckhoff USA Beckhoff Automation LLC last week opened a new regional office in the greater Atlanta area. The company ‘s new facility features a training room to keep customers and employees up to date on the latest advances in automation software , networking, and motion control. The new 5,000-sq.-ft.

Robotics 109

Robotics Robotics Automation Logistics 109

Dinesh Mishra

DECEMBER 17, 2024

At the worlds leading industry show, Canada will highlight its industrial strength in areas such as automation, energy, digital transformation, and green technology. The main Canada Pavilion in Hall 2 will highlight Canadas national science and innovation ecosystems.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Smart manufacturing Automation 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 10, 2022

Ethernet has become the main communications protocol in manufacturing for a long time and now companies are using Internet of Things (IoT) protocols to improve communications. Time-sensitive networking (TSN) has become a major need because of its ability to deliver precise synchronization. IoT communication.

Form 105

Form Automation Manufacturing 105

Robotics Business Review

JULY 27, 2024

Source: Adobe Stock Mobile robots have become an essential part of the automation landscape in recent years. The global survey covered the preferences, expectations, and challenges of end users of mobile automation. Interact Analysis’ survey gave insights into what end users expect from autonomous mobile robots.

Robotics 122

Robotics Robotics Automation Artificial Intelligence 122

Control Engineering

AUGUST 2, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how a sorting company upgraded their automation systems to improve operations. Automation insights NPI, a Texas-based mail sorting design company, worked on emphasizing and shortening the time to a return on investment (ROI) by upgrading its automation systems.

Automation 98

Automation Pharmaceutical Bottleneck Industry 4.0 98

i4.0 today

APRIL 8, 2025

Professor Ben Clegg, Professor of Operations Management at Aston University, has spent the last decade developing PrOH Modelling as a way of improving the human aspect of change management to enable the manufacturing industry to accelerate its rapid digital transformation and adopt advanced technologies such as AI, automation, and IoT.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Aerospace Automotive 52

Robotics Business Review

MAY 23, 2024

This will mean that the most influential industrial robot and collaborative robot brands on the market will support integrated robot control, allowing their robots to be controlled by automation systems. Currently, the integration of industrial or collaborative robots and machines generally uses communication networks.

Robotics 120

Robotics Robotics Automation Function 120

Gary Mintchell

JUNE 10, 2024

Several years ago Rockwell Automation announced a robot control platform integrated into its control platform. This will mean that the most influential industrial robot and collaborative robot brands on the market will support integrated robot control, allowing their robots to be controlled by automation systems.

Robotics 100

Robotics Robotics Function Automation 100

Control Engineering

AUGUST 23, 2022

Data, which plays a fundamental role in digitized automation, has had three main developments that have benefitted plants that are implementing and optimizing new technology. This duality is clearly reflected in current recommendations, for example, from NAMUR, an interest group for automation technology in the process industry.

Artificial Intelligence 98

Artificial Intelligence Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Automation 98

Control Engineering

AUGUST 1, 2022

Active and passive network monitoring, principle of least privilege and SIEM integration also can help keep OT networks secure. More operational technology (OT) networks are connected thanks to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), which creates greater vulnerabilities from a cybersecurity standpoint. Cybersecurity Insights.

Artificial Intelligence 98

Artificial Intelligence Automation Form Function 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This month marks a major milestone for OMRON , a global automation giant with a proud history spanning nearly 90 years. OMRON Oceania will now be known as OMRON Automation and Robotics to better reflect the company’s core business. What has been the main reason for the rechristening?

Automation 98

Automation Robotics Robotics Supply Chain 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 23, 2023

The focus: efficient, safe automation, including more efficient diagnostics. When converting the plant, ArcelorMittal opted for the all-around service package from the automation expert Pilz : their automation system PSS 4000 is used but that’s not all – Pilz also assumed responsibility for implementing the conversion.

Automation 97

Automation Function Form Manufacturing 97

DO Supply

MAY 5, 2025

Allen-Bradley servo drives are integral to modern automation systems, offering precision control over motor performance. Understanding these components helps optimize their use in automation applications. Its integrated diagnostics improve overall dependability in automation environments by tracking performance and identifying errors.

Automation 52

Automation Function Control Command Form 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 16, 2022

Manufacturers and industrial automation companies need to remain vigilant and on alert for potential cybersecurity attacks. Manufacturers and industrial automation companies are making cybersecurity a major priority. Q: How common are industrial networks as a means of entry for cybersecurity intrusion? The rise of Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 98

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 26, 2024

Their new groov product along with partnerships with Inductive Automation (Ignition software) and Cirrus Link (MQTT) has offered a proven solution for many industrial (and other markets) automation challenges. You can count on high-quality Opto products and continued support for all your automation and IIoT applications.

Made-to-spec 130

Made-to-spec Automation Electronics Manufacturing 130

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 27, 2023

Through the execution of its first-ever project, the Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC (SoMAC CRC) could unveil a new cost-effective solution for protecting launch vehicles and spacecraft against extreme heat and pressure. SoMAC CRC commenced operations in January 2023.

Composites 98

Composites Consumer Goods Automation Manufacturing 98

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 1, 2024

” “OmniOn already has engineers working on providing power supplies to telecom and 5G networks,” he said. ” 5G to play a role as edge/cloud computing shifts “For delivery robots , most of the compute is onboard, with nearby 5G hubs enabling mesh networks,” Mitra explained.

Robotics 122

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Sourcing 122

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

This gas is carried through a network of 1.2 million miles of distribution main lines and 900,000 miles of service lines. The pipe networks in the United States are decaying, and we have to replace or repair them,” he said. “ So not only do we have a pipe network, we have, potentially, a time-varying pipe network.

Robotics 141

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Sourcing 141

i4.0 today

JANUARY 28, 2025

One of the main use cases however, and what has dominated the media in recent years, is for advanced machine learning and AI. Drivers for HPC systems HPC systems solve some of the most advanced computational problems, which requires extensive amounts of processing power, memory and storage.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Automation Industry 4.0 52

i4.0 today

MAY 24, 2023

As the number of subordinate devices utilizing EtherCAT continues to increase, there is a growing demand for high- performance gateways that can seamlessly connect these devices to other major industrial networks. In the user interface, users can also monitor network traffic and diagnose issues before they become problems.

Function 52

Function Automation Manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 22, 2023

The tool manufacturing industry embraces automation solutions at an unprecedented pace. ANCA has been providing a wide range of automation solutions for many years. AIMS is an ecosystem of individual modules — or building blocks — which could be configured to build a tailored automated tool manufacturing system.

Automation 98

Automation Manufacturing Robotics Robotics 98

E&T

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

One of the main characteristics of a smart factory or connected automation environment is the need for fast feedback control and reliable monitoring to ensure the power supply’s performance and parameters meet the project’s requirements. The AD-1500 is able to provide network communication over large distances.

Electronics 83

Electronics Automation Robotics Robotics 83

Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Talla: There’s the market need – everyone understands the current labor shortages and the need to automate jobs that are dangerous. From CNNs [convolutional neural networks] to deep learning, the slope is going up. In the past, the main challenge was accuracy. There are also two inflection points.

Robotics 143

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Sourcing 143

Control Engineering

MARCH 12, 2023

These manufacturers use robot automation to manufacture powerful batteries cost-effectively and in large quantities to support their electric vehicle projects. Providers of software-driven automation platforms support companies, letting users manage industrial robots with no prior programming experience. Ease of use.

Robotics 98

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Assembly Line 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

MOVI-C is the name given SEW-EURODRIVE’s latest modular automation portfolio. “This provides complete automation from a single source and automation specialist,” said Sieberhagen. For example, an emergency stop button may have been the main feature. This eliminates the need for additional hard wiring.

Electronics 91

Electronics Automation Sourcing Robotics 91

DO Supply

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

For high-speed data transmission and synchronization, PowerFlex 700S drives are equipped with SynchLink, a fiber-optic link, and offer optional modules for connectivity via serial, Ethernet, and ControlNet networks. This includes configuring terminals and setting up hard-enabled circuitry for safety.

Function 52

Function Compliance Control Algorithm Sourcing 52