Market trends and business perspectives
It might sound strange to some people but some Chinese companies have difficulties finding enough skilled workers for certain jobs.
You might expect that would not affect manufacturing because many jobs in the sector may require minimal training.
But, in fact, many jobs in manufacturing involve complex tasks which often require learning new skills and thorough training. [Read more…] about HRG takes initiative in recruiting talent for robotics development
GE and Microsoft Corp. have announced an expanded partnership, bringing together operational technology and information technology to eliminate hurdles industrial companies face in advancing digital transformation projects.
As part of the union, GE Digital plans to standardise its Predix solutions on Microsoft Azure and will deeply integrate the Predix portfolio with Azure’s native cloud capabilities, including Azure IoT and Azure Data and Analytics.
The parties will also co-sell and go to market together, offering end customers premier Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions across verticals.
[Read more…] about GE and Microsoft extend partnership to accelerate industrial IoT adoption
Autodesk and General Motors have been working together to develop new technologies for engineering design, as Bill Danon reports (see video below)
General Motors’ auto engineers have been heavyweights in vehicle lightweighting for years.
Just since 2016, GM has launched 14 new vehicle models with a total mass reduction of over 5000 pounds or more than 350 pounds per vehicle.
The lighter the car, the less fuel it uses, the less carbon it emits and the more money the driver saves. Pretty important stuff. [Read more…] about Lightweighting: How GM and Autodesk are using generative design for vehicles of the future
The Fraunhofer Institute in Germany is developing what it says will be the “next generation of industrial robots”, which integrate new kinematics for milling, customized, high-precision manufacturing
Manufacturers generally must offer high-quality products at low prices in order to remain competitive.
In a bid to provide the production technologies they will require, three Fraunhofer Institute teams are working together on what they say is “the next generation of industrial robots which will facilitate cost-effective production processes”.
The researchers are focusing on developing a new kinematics for milling lightweight materials, metals, and steels. The aim: achieving a production tolerance of just 0.1 millimeters all over the robot workspace starting with the very first component. [Read more…] about Fraunhofer developing ‘next generation of industrial robots’
JMP Solutions, an independent robotic systems integrator, has received three prestigious awards at the Fanuc America Authorized Systems Integrator Conference and Awards Gala in Clearwater, Florida.
JMP’s automation and robotics division received three awards:
Ken McLaughlin, general manager of JMP’s automation and robotics division, says: “Since JMP entered the Fanuc Authorized System Integrator program in 2009, we’ve enjoyed a strong relationship built on trust and collaboration. [Read more…] about Automation integrator JMP Solutions awarded by Fanuc
Exechon Enterprises – a joint venture comprising of Lockheed Martin, Injaz National, and Tecgrant AB – has sold an XMini industrial robotic manufacturing tool to Refco Metals, a UAE-based manufacturer of aluminum assemblies for luxury automobiles.
Shafik Nasser, chairman of Exechon Enterprises, says: “Today’s automotive industry moves fast and requires parts made to the most exacting specifications.
“The XMini creates complex, high-precision parts while streamlining production and lowering costs, making it the perfect partner in a modern manufacturing environment.” [Read more…] about Exechon finds new customer for XMini industrial robot
Canon Inc. is starting a partnership with Aveva Group plc on smart factories through Canon imaging technologies to achieve “factory visualisation.”
The technology partnership will combine Aveva capabilities, including industrial automation and information management software, with Canon’s imaging technology.
Aveva’s InTouch SCADA1 system will be integrated with Canon products such as network cameras, industrial cameras and software for production centres to create new value based on video and image processing technologies employed on factory floors.
[Read more…] about Canon partners Aveva on imaging technologies for smart factories
Hitachi says its system “contributes to improving efficiency of repair work and more stable operation”
Hitachi has developed a service platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and other advanced digital technologies to automatically propose optimal repair work for various types of industrial machinery.
Hitachi will be commencing joint demonstrative testing in collaboration with its US subsidiary Sullair, which manufactures and sells air compressors, towards the commercial productization of the service platform.
Specifically, Hitachi will verify its performance and advance the development of related applications through applying the service platform to air compressors at Sullair’s own factories and those in use by Sullair customers. [Read more…] about Hitachi demonstrates how AI can be used in industrial operations
Self-driving cars sit at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the automobile industry, presenting an exciting new opportunity for transport.
While the commercialisation of autonomous driving awaits technological refinement and regulation, Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor production lines are using systems that share similarities with self-driving technologies.
These systems feature the use of Overhead Hoist Transport (OHT) devices that are responsible for carrying materials automatically around the manufacturing facility.
[Read more…] about How autonomous vehicles navigate Samsung semiconductor production lines
Apttus, a software company which specializes in business processes such as quotes and sales, says it will integrate product lifecycle management technology from Siemens within its offering.
The integrated solution will provide customers with unique, end-to-end “Configure Price Quote” solution capabilities that better serve the full breadth of complex use cases, across the spectrum of Configure-to-Order, to custom, Engineer-to-Order.
By leveraging Siemens’ capabilities, such as PLM, 3D visualization, product configuration and design automation, Apttus CPQ is poised to address the most challenging manufacturing industry requirements. [Read more…] about Apttus to integrate Siemens product lifecycle management technology to offer greater customization
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