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Olis Robotics to launch new PLC capabilities at IMTS

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Olis Robotics will launch what it says is “the world’s most comprehensive remote diagnostics solution for industrial automation cells” at IMTS 2024 in Chicago, September 9-14, following the addition of powerful new PLC capabilities to its Olis solution.

Olis provides video and telemetry-based diagnostics for industrial cells, enabling technicians to diagnose the root cause of downtime events, such as a robot failure.

Immediate access to diagnostic data enables the robotic cell to be debugged quickly and remotely, slashing manufacturer downtime while empowering integrators to take on more business. [Read more…] about Olis Robotics to launch new PLC capabilities at IMTS

Steps to Prevent Car Accidents for New Drivers

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As a new driver, you have many adventures ahead of you. Getting a license to drive though does not come without responsibilities. You must stay alert and remain safe on the road to prevent accidents.

“At Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, our personal injury and car accident attorneys have seen first-hand the toll an auto accident can take on you and your loved ones. We have spent decades representing people who have been injured in car accidents or who have lost loved ones in fatal car accidents because of the carelessness of others,” says Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, a Chicago car accident firm.

If you are involved in a car accident, it’s better to contact a law firm to seek compensation for your injuries. [Read more…] about Steps to Prevent Car Accidents for New Drivers

Information Technology and Robotics: Innovations Transforming Our World

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According to IT professionals like Aaron Kane from CTI Technology in Chicago, Jeremy Kushner from digital transformation consulting company BACS Consulting Group, and Ashu Bhoot from Orion Networks, an IT services firm in Washington DC, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is steadily transforming the Information Technology (IT) sector by automating manual tasks and business processes.

IT involves managing massive amounts of data, and automation, with its reliance on computers, is a practical direction for the field.

RPA harnesses technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, computer vision, and big data analytics to perform various tasks. [Read more…] about Information Technology and Robotics: Innovations Transforming Our World

mHUB investing $50 million to build ‘largest independent manufacturing center in America’

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Historic 80,000 sq ft facility in Chicago Near West Side Opportunity Zone will expand to make mHUB the ‘largest independent manufacturing center in US’

Manufacturing and “hardtech” innovation center, mHUB, is investing $50 million in the acquisition and build-out of a historic manufacturing facility within Chicago’s Kinzie Industrial Corridor on the city’s Near West Side.

The building is located within a designated Opportunity Zone and planned manufacturing district on a 2-acre site that will increase mHUB’s prototyping and testing facilities and office and convening spaces to become the largest independent manufacturing innovation center in the country.

Launched in 2017, mHUB has supported over 500+ startups and 200 manufacturers from all over the world that have created 5,000+ jobs and generated over $2.6 billion of economic activity. [Read more…] about mHUB investing $50 million to build ‘largest independent manufacturing center in America’

Augmentus expands US presence to meet growing demand for easy Scan and Plan robot programming

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Augmentus will be exhibiting at the Rockwell Automation Fair in Chicago on 16-17 November 2022 as part of its ongoing partnership with Rockwell Automation.

Conventional robot programming is highly difficult and heavily fragmented with the use of proprietary programming languages and extensive training being the industry norm.

As a result, 70 percent of the lifetime costs of robot ownership are software and programming related, and a compounding cost is involved in automating high-mix production environments. [Read more…] about Augmentus expands US presence to meet growing demand for easy Scan and Plan robot programming

When Should Old Electrical Wiring Be Replaced?

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It is critical to replace your home’s aging electrical wiring at the first hint of danger. This risk increases if your home is old.

In the United States, each year between 45,000 and 55,000 house fires are caused by poor electrical work or obsolete wiring. In Chicago, today’s homeowners have far greater demands on the electrical supply than expected when the houses were built.

The safety of your house is jeopardized if you use computer systems, gaming systems, huge appliances, or even “smart home” components on a house built for considerably low electrical usage.

This is only one of many explanations why your electrical device could need an upgrade. Understanding when to repair electrical wiring is critical as a homeowner because your family’s safety and wellbeing are at stake. [Read more…] about When Should Old Electrical Wiring Be Replaced?