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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has revealed the results of its latest research on robotics and automation trends, sales, and growth.
As expected, many records were set in the areas of robotics, machine vision, motion control and motor technology for the first half of 2017, says A3. [Read more…] about A3 reports record growth of robotics and automation sales in North America
WesTec returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center September 12-14.
WesTec is a manufacturing forum presenting the latest in advanced manufacturing technology including precision machining, additive manufacturing and 3D printing, software and digital technologies, advanced materials, tooling and more.
Produced by SME and the Association For Manufacturing Technology, WesTec will showcase and provide hands-on interaction with the latest cutting-edge technologies, global industry leaders addressing the hottest topics and major manufacturing companies bringing their best products, technology and services. [Read more…] about WesTec returns to Los Angeles with a focus on the future of manufacturing technology and the workforce
Leroy-Somer has launched Commander ID300, a new integrated drive solution optimized for the control of IMfinity induction motors.
Leroy-Somer says this decentralized system brings together performance and reliability, offering customized solutions for process, manufacturing and intralogistics applications.
With the transition to Industry 4.0 under way, production is evolving in an increasingly complex and demanding environment. As a consequence, companies require more and more quality, risk management, equipment performance and compliance to standards. [Read more…] about Leroy-Somer launches new integrated drive for IMfinity motors
Machine vision integrator Integro Technologies has signed an agreement with Coherix, a manufacturer of 3D, high-speed, high-definition machine vision products, as an authorized system integrator.
Coherix is in the business of solving difficult 3D machine vision problems. The 3D data the Coherix products produce enables customers to assess how their manufacturing processes are performing.
Customers use 3D data to improve quality, while decreasing cost and shortening time to market. [Read more…] about Integro Technologies teams up with 3D vision specialist Coherix
By Vincent Champain, GE Digital
For years industrial companies have been looking for opportunities to enhance the operational efficiency of their assets and processes.
Unsurprisingly, new technologies and agile working have opened a new world of possibilities to the manufacturing sector.
In recent years, new technologies, such as big data and artificial intelligence, have considerably impacted the way industrial companies operate, leading to an increasing number of players in the industry embracing the trend of digitalization. [Read more…] about Opinion: Digitalization, big data, artificial intelligence, agility… what really creates value for industrial companies?
By John Hayes, Vecna Robotics
There is a frequent complaint of Industry 4.0, Big Data, and the Industrial Internet of Things. Too much data, little of which can be accessed and used effectively.
From tuggers, automated guided carts, and automated guided vehicles, there is a real need to include IIoT monitoring which defines the next phase of automation and robotics in materials handling.
Without IIoT monitoring, plant managers, operations managers, logistics coordinators throughout manufacturing and distribution sectors lack the data collected which offers real-time continuous status and health information. [Read more…] about Opinion: Materials handling automation and robotics requires IIoT monitoring
Kuka is apparently rather pleased with itself for having helped produce 2 million Jeep Wranglers.
A few days ago, the Kuka Toledo Production Operations celebrated the completion of its two millionth Jeep Wrangler body-in-white.
Kuka says it’s “the latest milestone in a stellar history that has seen this unique plant rank consistently among the quality and productivity leaders in the North American automotive industry”. [Read more…] about Kuka celebrates production of 2 million Jeep Wranglers
Robotics and automation technology company Dürr and automaker BMW have won an award for developing a new robotic painting system.
The companies received the award for technique for their concept of a “smart paint shop” at the Surcar 2017 event in Cannes, France.
The jury at Surcar, which is said to be the world’s leading biennial congress on automotive body finishing, traditionally selects the winners for three awards. [Read more…] about Dürr and BMW win award for smart painting technique
Although we’ve called this a top 10, it’s not really in any particular order – it’s just a list of 10 of the most well-known and perhaps most highly regarded additive manufacturing or 3D printing companies.
If anything, it’s an impressionistic understanding of the market, taking into consideration size of the company, number of clients and general reputation.
We have not included software-only companies or providers of marketplaces without any hardware of their own – we’ve tried to concentrate on companies which manufacture 3D printers and the materials that they require. [Read more…] about Top 10 additive manufacturing and 3D printing companies
Autodesk is planning to include simulation and computer-aided manufacturing software into its Inventor mechanical design suite of applications, according to a report on Engineering.com.
Autodesk Inventor is generally used by engineers in mechanical design, and was available for $2,500 a year through the company’s website.
Autodesk’s senior director of manufacturing business strategy, Stephen Hooper, told Engineering.com that the company would now include Nastran and HSMWorks in an Inventor suite. [Read more…] about Autodesk to bundle Nastran simulation and manufacturing software free with Inventor
