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Scrut Automation raises $10 million in growth capital

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Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform Scrut Automation has raised $10 million in growth capital from existing investors Lightspeed , MassMutual Ventures and Endiya Partners.

The Scrut Automation team will use the funding to enhance their platform capabilities, incorporate generative AI use cases to reduce the manual effort for risk and compliance teams and expand to North American and European markets.

With this round, the company has now raised $20.5 million in total venture funding since its inception in 2021. [Read more…] about Scrut Automation raises $10 million in growth capital

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) vs. Intelligent Automation (IA). What’s the Difference?

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RPA and Intelligent Automation possess the potential to transform your company’s operations, improving effectiveness, output, and time-to-market.

Instead of displacing human workers, they aim to nurture a more efficient hybrid workforce that melds human skills with digital capabilities – a concept we refer to as “human+”.

This integrated strategy magnifies your organization’s human potential and delivers significant cost savings and time optimization. [Read more…] about Robotic Process Automation (RPA) vs. Intelligent Automation (IA). What’s the Difference?

Boosting Productivity and Precision in Small Labs with these Advanced Techniques

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Small labs play a pivotal role in the advancement of science, driving innovation through research and testing.

Yet, the challenge of scaling operations without compromising quality or efficiency stands in their way. Fortunately, a solution exists in the form of advanced automation technologies.

These tools are not just about keeping pace; they’re about setting the stage for a new era of productivity and precision. The opportunities for transformation are vast and varied. [Read more…] about Boosting Productivity and Precision in Small Labs with these Advanced Techniques

Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s automated machine tending solution ‘triples output’ for customer

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, says it has provided an automated machine tending solution which has “tripled output” for its customer.

TL Aerotek was looking for an automated solution to keep up with accelerating demand and found success using Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s plug-and-play machine tending solution, LoadMate Plus.

TL Aerotek, a small-job milling shop customer, experienced a large influx of orders. To keep up with demand, they sought a solution that would alleviate labor uncertainty and help to grow the business. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s automated machine tending solution ‘triples output’ for customer

Mitsubishi Electric Automation launches new ‘high-performance teach pendant’

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, has launched a new “high-performance teach pendant for improved operability”.

The company says the new teach pendant, R86T6, evolved from the conventional, high-performance teach pendant to deliver customizable and intuitive functions to OEMs and end users alike.

The R86TB is designed with a 10.1-inch high-definition display so that any function can be easily visible and accessed from the customizable HOME screen or page list.

Major functions of MELSOFT RT ToolBox3, Mitsubishi Electric’s PC-based robot programming software, are accessible and equipped to provide program support functions, parameter and program screens, 3D monitoring, and more.

Additional features of the R86TB Teach Pendant include data analysis and real-time monitoring to perform trouble diagnosis, secure hardware buttons for tactile and consistent operation, improved processing speeds, and security functions.

Compatible with CR800 and CR700 series Controllers, R86TB allows customers increased visibility and operability to ensure smooth operations and high performance.

Patrick Varley, product marketing manager (robots) at Mitsubishi Electric Automation, says: “We are very confident that our customers will benefit from the enhanced functionality, durability, and performance that the R86TB provides.

“The large, high-definition display makes it possible to make program revisions without needing to bring a laptop onto the manufacturing floor. We have designed it to be backward and forward compatible so that it can be used on older CR700-controlled robots as well as our current and future generations of robots.”

Kawasaki Robotics partners with Olis Robotics to offer remote monitoring and control of its industrial robots

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Olis Robotics, a provider of remote error recovery systems for industrial robots, has agreed a new partnership with Kawasaki Robotics, one of the leading suppliers of industrial robots and automation systems.

The companies aim to offer their customers the ability to “restart production faster, reduce troubleshooting and downtime costs by up to 90 percent, and gain access to expert support quickly”.

Olis users connect directly to their robots through an on-premises device via a secure connection, avoiding the risks and complexities associated with cloud-based systems. [Read more…] about Kawasaki Robotics partners with Olis Robotics to offer remote monitoring and control of its industrial robots

Festo electric drive automation achieves ‘perfect’ Easter egg flavour combinations for Mondelez

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Mondelez, a multinational confectionery, food and beverage company, has chosen Festo electric drive technology for a new automated chocolate Easter egg mixing installation at its site in Herentals, Belgium.

The egg mixing line uses an ingenious system of conveyors to ensure that everyone finds a nice mix of flavours in their pack of chocolate eggs at Easter.

Electric drives were chosen over pneumatics because they offer lower energy consumption, higher safety and more flexibility in controlling speeds and positions. [Read more…] about Festo electric drive automation achieves ‘perfect’ Easter egg flavour combinations for Mondelez

Cimcorp promotes sustainable supply chains through automation

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Cimcorp, a specialist in robotic handling solutions, is helping customers in its core sectors, the fresh food and tire industries, achieve their sustainability goals through automation.

When installed within tire factories and grocery distribution centers, Cimcorp’s automated material handling solutions enable greater energy efficiency, significantly reduce waste, and support greener overall supply chain operations.

Adam Gurga, national manager of grocery and retail partnerships, Cimcorp, says: “Sustainability is increasingly important in both of our key sectors: grocery retail and tire manufacturing. [Read more…] about Cimcorp promotes sustainable supply chains through automation

Sabarot says it has ‘doubled throughput’ of its AS/RS

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Sabarot, a French family business specialising in dried legumes, cereals and wild mushrooms, says it has “doubled the throughput” of its Mecalux automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) to boost its operational capacity.

Sabarot achieved the milestone at its historic centre in Chaspuzac, France. The company says it is noe “forging ahead with expansion and further enhancing its logistics capabilities” with the assistance of Mecalux, a warehouse automation specialist.

Under the leadership of Antoine Wassner, CEO of Sabarot, this initiative aims to support the continued growth of the organisation’s business. [Read more…] about Sabarot says it has ‘doubled throughput’ of its AS/RS

Saudi Arabia announces spectacular $100 billion investment to establish industrial robotics and automation business

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Alat – a PIF company launched on February 1, 2024 by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alat – has announced the establishment of a strategic partnership with SoftBank Group to establish a next generation industrial automation business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that will manufacture groundbreaking industrial robots.

PIF is short for the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. PIF is one of the largest investment funds in the world, with approximately $776 billion in assets.

Alat, headquartered in Riyadh, has been established to create a “global champion” in electronics and advanced industrial segments and mandated to create world class manufacturing enabled by global innovation and technology leadership. [Read more…] about Saudi Arabia announces spectacular $100 billion investment to establish industrial robotics and automation business