In this webinar, Keyssa’s VP marketing, Steve Venuti, and CTO, Roger Isaac, explain some of the features and benefits of the company’s innovative connectors, which have a wide range of applications in robotics, automotive and other industries. (See video below.)
Industry
BISTel partners with Siemens on MindSphere applications for predictive maintenance
BISTeL, a provider of adaptive intelligent (AI) applications for smart manufacturing, has joined the MindSphere Partner Program, Siemens’ partner program for Industrial IoT solution and technology providers.
BISTel applications are expected to be available on the MindSphere platform Q1 2019.
The company has an advanced data analytics platform, eDatalzyer, and a real-time, health monitoring and predictive maintenance (HMP) solution, which will connect with the MindSphere cloud-based, open Industrial IoT platform.
Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing Experiencing Visual Sales Revolution
By Thomas R. Cutler
The most immediate and critical impact on the bottom-line can be found in the sales process. Over the past decade more manufacturers have become understandably enamored with the margins which exists in the ETO (engineer-to-order) space. Sadly, until now poor job quoting processes have consumed the competitive margins, even generating an unprofitable manufacturing project.
Nearly two-thirds of global manufacturers are now ETO. Due to customer demand for customization there has been a significant increase in demand for custom manufacturing versus repetitive manufacturing.
New best practice technologies have finally allowed the quoting process to capture every permutation and cost consideration prior to submitting a proposal or request for quote (RFQ). [Read more…] about Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing Experiencing Visual Sales Revolution
Horizons ETFs launches new investment vehicle for Industry 4.0
Canada-based Horizons ETFs Management has launched the Horizons Industry 4.0 Index ETF, which it calls “FOUR”.
Horizons says FOUR is a new-technology-focused exchange-traded fund that seeks to invest in sectors that are crucial to the development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or “Industry 4.0”.
Units of the ETF will begin trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol FOUR.
[Read more…] about Horizons ETFs launches new investment vehicle for Industry 4.0
B&R’s moving track slows down for human workstations
The ACOPOStrak transport system and B&R‘s human-track collaboration uses intelligent safety technology to keep workstations reliably risk-free without the need for safety barriers.
ACOPOStrak is a track system where parts and products are transported quickly and flexibly from processing station to processing station on independently controlled shuttles.
B&R has integrated safety features in its ACOPOStrak system which limit the speed and force of ACOPOStrak shuttles as they pass manual workstations and then continue around the remainder of the track with full dynamic performance.
[Read more…] about B&R’s moving track slows down for human workstations
Omron launches new programmable multi-axis controller with ‘industry-leading output speeds’
Industrial automation solutions provider Omron Americas is launching a new programmable multi-axis controller in its popular CK3M range.
This next-generation motion controller delivers never-before-seen output speeds and enables nano-level, high-precision positioning.
Motion controller output speeds are reaching an industry-leading 50 µs/5 axes with the introduction of the new CK3M programmable multi-axis controller from Omron. [Read more…] about Omron launches new programmable multi-axis controller with ‘industry-leading output speeds’
Kollmorgen starts shipping new ‘smaller, more powerful’ servo motors
Industrial components supplier Kollmorgen has started shipping its new servo motors, which the company says are “smaller and more powerful”.
One of its early customers, Micromech, says it is looking forward to the new servo motors.
“This is a very good combination with which we are now able to equip machines for increased productivity and more flexibly,” says the company. [Read more…] about Kollmorgen starts shipping new ‘smaller, more powerful’ servo motors
Schnuck to expand integration of Simbe Robotics’ shelf-auditing robot to ‘at least 15 stores’
Schnuck Markets and Simbe Robotics have agreed to expand the integration of Tally, the autonomous shelf-scanning robot, to at least 15 select Schnucks’ stores.
Schnucks and Simbe kicked off a pilot in July 2017, when Tally began capturing deeper, real-time insights into on-shelf operations in three Schnucks locations.
As a result of the initial pilot’s success, Schnucks is increasing the scope of the partnership to bring at least 15 Tally robots to key stores, giving the retailer a tech-forward competitive advantage. [Read more…] about Schnuck to expand integration of Simbe Robotics’ shelf-auditing robot to ‘at least 15 stores’
MSNBC’s Michael Rogers to join Intelligent Automation Week Austin
Intelligent Automation Week Austin has announced Michael Rogers from MSNBC as its keynote speaker.
His address, titled “Taking the Fear out of Man and Machine”, will discuss how new technology is impacting the workforce and the employee change management initiatives that should be developed in order to avoid any fear or disruption.
Rogers’ address will take place on main conference day one, December 4th, at 9am. [Read more…] about MSNBC’s Michael Rogers to join Intelligent Automation Week Austin
UL International establishes headquarters in Singapore as part of Asian expansion
Global safety science organization UL International is expanding its presence in the Asian region through additional investment and by establishing Singapore as its international headquarters.
Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Keith Williams, CEO, UL, witnessed the signing ceremony at the inaugural Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific held at Singapore Expo.
The regional focus will strengthen UL capabilities in cybersecurity, inter-operability and connectivity, and sustainability management, aligning closely with the Singapore government’s vision of a “Smart Nation”. [Read more…] about UL International establishes headquarters in Singapore as part of Asian expansion