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VDMA Robotics + Automation Association names new chairman

Robotics Business Review

He succeeds Frank Konrad, CEO of Hahn Automation Group GmbH, whose three-year term of office as chairman recently came to an end. Ley also addresses vision technology topics outside of the company. Dietmar Ley, CEO of Basler AG in Ahrensburg, Germany, has been elected as the new chairman of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association.

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Tata Steel and ABB to Explore Technologies To Help Reduce Carbon Footprint of Steel Production

Gary Mintchell

Sustainability is one of the bigger topics in my professional life these days. In line with its aspirations, the steelmaker has a medium-term target to reduce carbon emissions to less than two tons of CO₂ per ton of crude steel in its Indian operations by 2025. There are industries that generate more carbon than others.

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Australian Electronics Expo returns to Melbourne

Manufacturer's Monthly

These sessions will provide an overview of some of the hot topics and key issues for the industry. Topics include: Reliability in programmable power supplies. Building a product test system the right way. The impact of voids in terms of solder joint integrity and thermal attributes will be covered in depth.

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What is a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)?

ATS

Whiteboards, cards and spreadsheets may have had their place, but manufacturers who are serious about improving their competitive position should look to one tool, a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). While this might work in a very small shop, it doesnt take many assets to make the system unwieldy.

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Heijunka & Production Leveling in Manufacturing

ATS

Developed within the Toyota Production System, production leveling addresses the issue of inconsistent demand by evenly distributing production volume and product mix across time. A few key elements define Heijunka implementation: Heijunka Box , a visual scheduling system that distributes production orders by volume and mix.

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OSRF releases ROS 2 Jazzy Jalisco

Robotics Business Review

The 10th version of ROS 2 is a long-term support (LTS) release that will be supported until May 2029. Easier Gazebo integration: Starting with Jazzy, OSRF is trying to improve the usability of Gazebo with ROS while still giving users the option to use their favorite simulator. It will be called “Kilted Kaiju.”

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Webinar: From controllers to the cloud: Discovering the cornerstones of warehouse automation

Robotics Business Review

Speed, scalability, sustainability, and upskilling the workforce are also essential for long-term success. From sensing to vision systems, motion control, cables, connectors, and more, it’s advances in components and controllers that power the adoption of automation.