Automation Mag

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has published the second installment of its safety standard for industrial mobile robots (IMR) – ANSI/A3 R15.08-2. 1-2020) in late 2020 as guidance for IMR manufacturers on common safety requirements. The standard reportedly provides guidance on safe integration practices for these systems.

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Manufacturing Management

JUNE 10, 2025

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 25, 2024

Image: FotoArtist/stock.adobe.com A hand with safety Across industries, workers’ safety continues to be a trending topic. “Respiratory safety will continue to be a major topic in the public eye, but within industry, hand injury continues to be one of the bigger topics,” he says.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In industrial equipment mobility, the debate between single-wheel casters and heavy-duty dual wheel casters has been a topic of discussion among experts. It can significantly affect your equipment’s efficiency, safety, and overall performance. Choosing between these two types of casters goes beyond appearance.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 16, 2025

Learn about the latest AI innovations at the Robotics Summit Recent advances in artificial intelligence will be a hot topic at this year’s Robotics Summit & Expo , which will be on April 30 and May 1 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

APRIL 10, 2025

Safety Regulations: New Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standards New Cal/OSHA regulations now require indoor heat illness protections in workplaces where temperatures reach 82F or higher. Check out our workplace safety eBook for more information on developing and implementing a workplace safety plan.

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SMMT

JUNE 13, 2025

Our collaborative relationship was also evident this week with a new package of measures to accelerate automated vehicle (AV) rollout, with small-scale passenger pilot projects, without safety drivers, slated for spring 2026. There is now less than two weeks to go so find out more and book your place here. Email address. Company. *

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 26, 2022

Although the pandemic, looming recession, inflation, and global supply chain issues have been prevalent topics in the last year(s), manufacturers are determined to fast-track their digital transformation projects in the next three years. Companies are ambitious to improve supply chain, safety, and sustainability KPIs in the next three years.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 30, 2024

While many robotics experts take a long view on the topic, 1X Technologies AS today unveiled the NEO Beta prototype of its humanoid as it prepares for pilot deployments in select homes later this year. While standards groups are working on safety guidelines , developers such as 1X are keeping product safety in mind.

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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The Workplace Health and Safety Show aimed at providing the latest news and research, technology and products concerning health and safety at work is set to convene business figures in both Brisbane and Sydney this year. The two-day in-person events will take place from 31 May to 1 June in Brisbane and September 20 to 21 in Sydney.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 24, 2023

KITO’s Hoist Safety and Repair Training sessions have been developed to add value by providing instruction, technical support, and safety awareness. Manufacturers’ Monthly investigates how the initiative is helping businesses increase work efficiency and uphold the highest safety standards.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 20, 2023

Enrol your hoists operators and technicians in this Safety Orientation Training Session provided by KITO PWB to reduce workplace accidents. Safety through attention True to this motto, KITO Academy raises end users’ hazard awareness with its Safety Orientation sessions. 2011 – Safe Use of Cranes, Hoists & Winches.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JUNE 10, 2025

The signature orange-over-yellow insulation offers clear visual safety indication, allowing users to both quickly identify wear and maintain compliance with stringent safety standards. The technology also empowers its customers to easily meet requirements such as OSHA safety-related work practices, the NFPA 70E standard, and CSA-Z462.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 22, 2023

This news is interesting because data has become a meaningful topic. This news reveals updates to the Collaborative Information Server (CI Server) part of the OpreX Control and Safety System family. Now I see Dave Emerson and Penny Chen a couple of times a year and haven’t heard anything from marketing for years.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2025

Accelerate Program helps engineers with business side of running a startup The Accelerate Program’s core curriculum includes topics such as identifying customer and market fit, managing finances, and scaling a hardware business.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These topics have been subjects of thoughts all this yeardata, supply chain, digital transformation, predictive maintenance, skilled labor. Although I have written two so far for other publications. I have a good relationship with Fluke Reliability. Many years ago they participated in an innovative video podcast with me. Its a win-win.

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21st Century Tech

JUNE 9, 2025

Tarina enjoys researching and writing on a wide range of topics. Digitization and AI enhance worker safety, improve job skills, and foster collaborative relationships between humans and smart technology. Welcome back, guest contributor Tarina Hawkins. This is her eighth posting to the 21st Century Tech Blog. Forecasts for 2030 for U.S.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 25, 2022

The program for the Smart Manufacturing Conference on 20 September includes thought-provoking presentations from experts on future-thinking and practical topics such as: . These topics and speakers have been specifically curated to answer the real-life questions that local manufacturers have today,” Kinsella said.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 12, 2024

Robots promise to enhance precision and safety, with 5% to 10% of robot-assisted procedures reportedly resulting in positive patient outcomes. Source: maxon Technological advances continue to drive growing adoption of robotics in healthcare, particularly for surgical applications.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 17, 2023

World Day for Safety and Health at Work, taking place on 28 April 2023, prompts Australian organisations to consider how they can improve workplace wellbeing, safety and health. The post Prioritise worker wellbeing ahead of World Day for Safety and Health at Work appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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Dinesh Mishra

MARCH 7, 2025

At SawStop, safety and precision are at the core of everything we do. With our show module, we are presenting practical solutions that align perfectly with the focus topics of Engineered Wood and environmental responsibility, says Carolin Steigemann, Application Engineer at SWISS KRONO TEX. The Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 14, 2024

Credit: Eugene Demaitre As humanoid robots garner widespread public attention, such systems will also need to stand up to safety and performance standards. Safety for Industrial Mobile Robots applies to humanoids. This includes any gaps in topics ranging from safety to performance that need to be addressed.

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AU Manufacturing

JULY 24, 2022

The program for the Smart Manufacturing Conference on 20 September includes thought-provoking presentations from experts on future-thinking and practical topics such as: Smart-sourcing new technologies and equipment. Workplace Health & Safety Show. Smart Manufacturing Conference.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 8, 2024

The addition of the roundtables allowed attendees to discuss even more specific, deep-dive topics in robotics. Instead, they all focused on topics pertinent to the 2024 robotics climate. And I can’t forget to mention one of the most exciting topics of the event: humanoids. Register now. ” remain to be answered.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As the Workplace Health & Safety Show gets underway, Cameron Stevens detailed how technology can assist when improving safety. T he deployment of technology solutions in the workplace is on the rise, promising to boost worker efficiency, productivity, and even workplace health and safety.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 27, 2023

The Workplace Health & Safety Show 2023 will bring Australia’s industry leaders and innovators together in Brisbane, for the first time, to present a series of live, interactive seminars covering the latest in regulatory amendments, technology developments and safety trends.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 10, 2024

In addition to enabling tech and robotics innovation, RoboBusiness focuses on investments and business topics related to running a robotics company. Field Robotics: industry leaders share best practices for developing and deploying robots for outdoor applications in agriculture, construction, mining, safety and more.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 16, 2022

According to Heads Up , only 52 per cent of employees believe their workplace is mentally healthy, compared to 76 per cent for physical safety, with only five in ten employees believing their most senior leaders value mental health. . The Workplace Health & Safety Show Sydney will take place on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 September 2022.

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Control Engineering

JULY 19, 2022

Safety Insights. Safety comes in many forms and is a critical aspect of manufacturing operations. A hierarchy of controls is a good way to build a safety program in effectiveness and making a culture that emphasizes worker safety and wellness. Hierarchy of controls.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 8, 2023

Author: Geoff Crittenden – CEO, Weld Australia Established by Weld Australia in early 2019, the Welding Safety Council provides a forum for industry and legislative safety authorities to discuss issues and work collaboratively to identify solutions.

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SMMT

APRIL 17, 2025

They will look at how the most common industry challenges can be tackled with innovation, and talk about how they are addressing sustainability, efficiency, safety and technological integration across their large-scale fleets. Speakers will include senior representatives from Geotab, Lytx, Circet Uk & Ireland, and BT.

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Factory Worx

JULY 11, 2023

In this post, we'll look at the topic and the benefits that this form of technology provides. In fact, any organization that employs these new technology cannot help but consider the safety issue. What Exactly Is Industry 4.0? Industry 4.0 is the fourth industrial revolution, ushering in a new era of smart manufacturing production.

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Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Work holding Techniques Proper work holding is critical for ensuring accuracy and safety during turning operations. Safety Considerations in Turning Safety is paramount in any machining operation. Key safety practices include: Safety Protocols Machine Guards: Protect moving parts to prevent accidents and injuries.

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ATS

APRIL 10, 2025

What follows is a comprehensive guide onmaintenancefor filling and capping machines, aimed at ensuring the operational efficiency, safety, and longevity of the machines you rely on. When filling pharmaceutical containers, precise control and accuracy are essential to ensure the safety and health of patients.

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Plastics Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

At Informa's upcoming Battery Show, battery safety, whether for portable electronics, industrial systems, or electric vehicles, will be a oft-discussed topic.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 1, 2025

In June 2023, Accede promoted him to operations manager, overseeing manufacturing specialties, quality and safety. It is crucial for MoldMaking Technology to continue covering these foundational topics, especially for apprentices and newer professionals in the industry.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Video as a sensor has been a topic for several posts here at The Manufacturing Connection. They would be presented with data visualization designed to help them get to root causes of problems, assist worker ergonomics, improve safety, and boost productivity. That is what the Sensable solution does. Imagine another scenario.

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