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Today’s waste management system can’t deal with the tons of trash that are generated every single day.
Automating the procedure of trash disposal or sorting, by using artificial intelligence for smart waste management and recycling, is expected to be better garbage disposal method to recycle.
Do you remember the story of the sci-fi movie, Wall-E, where robot waste compactors were stationed on earth to clean it? [Read more…] about 5 Technologies That Would Change Waste Management Industry
Omron Automation Americas is releasing an array of new traceability products developed within the Omron Microscan Business.
The Hawk MV-4000, MicroHawk ID-45 and HS-360X are now featured products within the company’s complete automation portfolio.
The launch follows the acquisition of Microscan Systems, in late 2017, which Omron says is an ‘industry-leading automation solutions provider” through which the company has gained a wealth of barcode reading and machine vision technologies that dramatically boost its overall automation capabilities. [Read more…] about Omron launches suite of traceability products to extend automation portfolio
The global market for robot sensors is forecast to reach $4.5 billion by 2024.
This is according to a new report on the robot sensor market by Global Market Insights which features the key industry trends across the product, robot type, application, and regional landscape.
GMI says Industry 4.0 or the fourth industrial revolution is the major driving factor fueling robot sensor industry demand. [Read more…] about Robot sensor market forecast to reach $4.5 billion by 2024
It may or may not have anything to do with the new US administration’s policies, but Boise, the capital city of the state of Idaho, is seeing the local economy grow very fast, and it includes a manufacturing company that may surprise some.
The state’s industrial sector is expanding and diversifying so fast that the Boise State University has organized a smart manufacturing workshop to highlight the latest technologies and techniques to local manufacturers.
Organised in collaboration with TechHelp, which provides specialist manufacturing consultancy services, the event will also host experts from Intel and NexCOBOT. [Read more…] about My own booming Idaho: Capital city Boise seeing fast growth in manufacturing
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If you are an activity enthusiast who likes to take photos, then you know what a GoPro is. This small action camera has revolutionized how people can document their activities and adventures. It is very small compared to other cameras, waterproof, and virtually indestructible.
Although earlier GoPro versions were initially designed to take HD videos, its capability to take good quality photos have also improved over its development of later versions.
Oftentimes, it is better to use it for what it is meant for – taking “action” videos. Sometimes though, ‘action’ is not fast-paced. [Read more…] about 4 Tips for Awesome GoPro Time Lapse Videos
Arm and Samsung Foundry say they are “pushing the possibilities” of semiconductor manufacturing with industry’s first embedded magnetoresistive random-access memory compiler and new physical IP offerings on advanced process nodes including 7nm and 5nm.
What researchers have predicted for several years is now a reality – the end of Moore’s Law is approaching and will impact performance power and area (PPA) across all computing applications.
This includes embedded products used throughout consumer and industrial markets requiring reliable, yet low-power, complex-memory systems to support a spectrum of applications but are limited by the speed, power, and scalability offered by non-volatile mainstream memory options, such as eFlash. [Read more…] about Arm and Samsung Foundry ‘push the possibilities’ of semiconductor manufacturing
Apple has updated MacBook Pro with faster performance and new pro features, making it the most advanced Mac notebook ever.
Apple is, by some accounts, the world’s largest manufacturing company, certainly by such measures as market capitalization and perhaps revenues.
The company is continually launching new products and updating its existing ones, which often means changing of suppliers. [Read more…] about Apple releases new ‘fastest, most powerful’ MacBook Pro
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Robots have evolved, creating an era where machines are used on the factory floors, in manufacturing warehouses and in logistics.
The robotics industry is booming with global research predicting that the industrial robotics industry is set to surpass $80 billion by 2024.
But does this mean the world is ready to replace man with machine? A daunting concept for some, for others an opportunity to underpin the capabilities of collaborating on a whole new level. [Read more…] about Industry robotics: How will it affect you?
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has been offering previews of Automate 2017, North America’s premier biennial event devoted to leading-edge technology and business innovation to be held at Chicago’s McCormick Place April 3-6.
This year’s show is over 40 percent larger than the last show in 2015 and features more than 400 exhibitors showing their latest technologies for the entire spectrum of the automation industry.
More than 20,000 attendees are expected to attend Automate 2017 from across the United States and more than 70 countries. Registration is free for attendees walking the show floor.
The Automate 2017 show and conference centers on the technology, innovation and automation solutions that are transforming manufacturing and service businesses globally. [Read more…] about Automate 2017 show prepares to open to record crowds and highest exhibitor numbers
Epson’s newest 6-axis robot recognized for industry innovation
Epson Robots’ Flexion N-Series has won the highly acclaimed Golden Mousetrap Award in the category of Automation & Control: Motors and Mechanical Motion Devices.
The Golden Mousetrap awards celebrate leading companies, products, and people who are driving innovation in design, engineering, and manufacturing.
The winners were announced at an awards ceremony held a few weeks ago. [Read more…] about Epson Flexion N-Series wins 2017 Golden Mousetrap Award
