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The future is ours to shape: Yaskawa outlines its vision for industry in South Africa

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As Industry 4.0 is revolutionising multiple industries and sectors the world over, we find ourselves at the precipice of a transformative era with automation and robotics technologies breaking new ground on an almost day-to-day basis.

Yaskawa, one of the world’s largest automation and robotics companies, envisions a future where South Africa is at the forefront of Industry 4.0.

We believe in a future where our industries are not just competitive on a global scale but pioneering the next frontier of technological advancement. [Read more…] about The future is ours to shape: Yaskawa outlines its vision for industry in South Africa

Nvidia partners with Foxconn to build factories and systems

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Nvidia says it is collaborating with Hon Hai Technology Group – more popularly known as Foxconn – to accelerate the AI industrial revolution.

Foxconn will integrate Nvidia technology to develop a new class of data centers powering a wide range of applications – including digitalization of manufacturing and inspection workflows, development of AI-powered electric vehicle and robotics platforms, and a growing number of language-based generative AI services.

Announced during a “fireside chat” between Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Foxconn chairman and CEO Young Liu at Hon Hai Tech Day, in Taipei, Taiwan, the collaboration starts with the creation of AI factories – an Nvidia GPU computing infrastructure specially built for processing, refining and transforming vast amounts of data into valuable AI models and tokens – based on the Nvidia accelerated computing platform, including the latest Nvidia GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip and Nvidia AI Enterprise software. [Read more…] about Nvidia partners with Foxconn to build factories and systems

Rivelin Robotics CEO hails Hardware as a Service as ‘transformative concept’

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By Robert Bush, CEO, Rivelin Robotics

Across the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, Hardware as a Service (HaaS) is proving to be a transformative concept. The world at large has become familiar and comfortable with software delivered as a service commodity via subscription model both for professional organisations and individuals.

This has laid the foundation for a similar approach to hardware service contracts, which are increasingly being viewed as a savvy way to scale up in-house capabilities without huge capital expenditure.

This innovative approach to managing hardware needs is changing the way many manufacturing organisations handle their hardware portfolios and associated service contracts. [Read more…] about Rivelin Robotics CEO hails Hardware as a Service as ‘transformative concept’

Deep Robotics launches new quadruped robot

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Deep Robotics, a developer of quadrupedal robots, has launched its X30 quadruped robot, a “flagship product” designed to meet core industry needs in multiple fields, including inspection of power stations, factories, pipeline corridors, emergency rescue, fire detection, scientific research and more.

X30 incorporates Deep Robotics’ “unique fusion perception technology that enables it to rapidly traverse obstacles, navigate open riser industrial stairs in challenging, changing environments, conduct autonomous inspection day and night in any weather, and overcome other difficulties in an ever-growing number of scenarios”.

X30 is also able to respond quickly to unexpected situations or handle tasks at a moment’s notice. Compared to earlier editions of the quadruped robot, the operating temperature range of X30 has been extended to between minus 20°C and plus 55°C, greatly broadening the environment and climatic conditions in which it can operate. [Read more…] about Deep Robotics launches new quadruped robot

Mastering Motion Control With Bosch Rexroth’s Indramat Range

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Industrial automation and motion control are the backbone of modern manufacturing and production processes, orchestrating precision, efficiency, and innovation.

One of the forerunners in this dynamic landscape is Bosch Rexroth’s Indramat range, a comprehensive platform encompassing servo drives, motors, and control systems.

Let us learn more about the Indramat range, from past to present, and the role of its servo drives in mastering motion control. [Read more…] about Mastering Motion Control With Bosch Rexroth’s Indramat Range

Outokumpu becomes ‘first’ in steel industry to use robotics in safety management

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Outokumpu, a giant specialist producer of stainless steel, will start to utilize artificial intelligence and safety inspection robots to improve and digitize the company’s facilities’ health and safety monitoring.

Outokumpu recently signed a deal with a Swiss robotics company ANYbotics on autonomous robotics solutions and, in June 2023, the first ANYmal robot arrived to Outokumpu’s site in Krefeld, Germany.

Outokumpu claims this makes the company the “first in the steel industry to use robotics in safety management – supporting the vision of achieving the lowest accident frequency rate in the industry by 2025”. [Read more…] about Outokumpu becomes ‘first’ in steel industry to use robotics in safety management

Nvidia and Hexagon launch new technologies to accelerate industrial digitalization

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Sweden’s Hexagon is connecting its reality capture and manufacturing platforms to Nvidia Omniverse so enterprises can more easily develop and deploy digital twin applications.

For industrial businesses to reach the next level of digitalization, they need to create accurate, virtual representations of their physical systems.

Nvidia is working with Hexagon, the Stockholm-based global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, to equip enterprises with the tools and solutions they need to build physically accurate, perfectly synchronized, AI-enabled digital twins that can be used to transform their organizations. [Read more…] about Nvidia and Hexagon launch new technologies to accelerate industrial digitalization

South Korean robot maker takes part in supermassive Saudi development Neom

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Neubility, a South Korean developer of indoor-outdoor autonomous mobile robots, says it will take part in Oxagon X McLaren Accelerator, a global program co-hosted by Oxagon, a futuristic eco-friendly industrial complex in Neom, a massive futuristic property development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and UK supercar maker McLaren.

Neubility qualifies for the program due to its high level of competitiveness in smart locker and last mile delivery among key areas promoted by Oxagon including autonomous mobility and logistics automation.

Selected businesses will be given various benefits including financial aid, networking with global enterprises, presentations, business workshops and mentoring services at McLaren, and pilot tests in Oxagon, the industrial hub of Neom. [Read more…] about South Korean robot maker takes part in supermassive Saudi development Neom

The Future of Learning: Microlearning’s Emerging Trends to Watch

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Isn’t it hard sometimes for regular learning methods to keep up when there’s a lot of information floating around in an ever-evolving world?

Now, let’s think about the future of learning. Imagine not having to sit in a classroom at a specific time. Instead, you can learn whenever you want.

Want to learn a new skill while eating lunch? Need to understand something for work while you’re on the train? You can do that too. Microlearning lets you fit learning into your life, no matter how busy you are. [Read more…] about The Future of Learning: Microlearning’s Emerging Trends to Watch

The Importance of Motor Protection Relays in Industrial Settings

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Motors are critical components in diverse industries, ranging from manufacturing and mining to water treatment and HVAC systems.

As the backbone of industrial operations, any motor failure or malfunction can lead to costly downtime, production losses, and expensive repairs.

To safeguard these valuable assets and ensure their reliable and efficient operation, motor protection relays like GE Multilin 239 motor protection relays are deployed. This article introduces motor protection relays and how they help operators maximize motor longevity and performance. [Read more…] about The Importance of Motor Protection Relays in Industrial Settings

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