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Rockwell Automation and Microsoft expand industrial automation design collaboration

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Rockwell Automation has extended its longstanding relationship with Microsoft to accelerate industrial automation design and development through generative artificial intelligence.

The companies are combining technologies to empower the workforce and accelerate time-to-market for customers building industrial automation systems.

The first outcome of this collaboration will add Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service into FactoryTalk Design Studio to deliver industry-first capabilities accelerating time-to-market for their customers building industrial automation systems. [Read more…] about Rockwell Automation and Microsoft expand industrial automation design collaboration

How to use an online Gerber file editor to add or remove traces and vias

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Gerber files are the standard format for PCB manufacturing. They contain all of the information needed to create a PCB, including the layout of the traces, vias, and pads.

Online Gerber file editors allow you to view and edit Gerber files without having to install any software on your computer.

This can be a convenient option if you need to make minor changes to a PCB layout or if you don’t have access to a computer with PCB design software installed. [Read more…] about How to use an online Gerber file editor to add or remove traces and vias

TXI lends weight to America’s ‘Titanium Economy’

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Q&A with Jason Hehman, Client Partner at TXI

Popularized by the bestselling book of the same name, written by three McKinsey analysts, “The Titanium Economy” refers to “a group of companies (that) could consistently outperform the market, create millions of high-quality American jobs and lead technological innovation while building a more sustainable future”.

Such companies already exist, say the authors. They are part of what they called “the Titanium Economy”, a cohort of industrial technology companies that are “redefining the future of US manufacturing”.

One company which could be described as being an integral part of the Titanium Economy is TXI, a digital product innovation firm composed of strategists, designers, and engineers. Below is a Q&A with one of those people. [Read more…] about TXI lends weight to America’s ‘Titanium Economy’

Startups in the Robotics Industry

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By Michael Mayr, industrial equipment industry sales strategy expert, Dassault Systèmes

Every robotics startup starts with just a clever idea. A clever idea that will bring technology to a specific industry, use case or application and answer the growing need for automation, due in particular to worldwide human aging and the labor shortage it creates, but also for re- and nearshoring demand based on global supply-chain issues.

Figures reflect this observation. The number of industrial robots has consistently increased in the past few years and will keep doing so: we can expect a growth of 7 percent per year from 2023 until 2030. There is a similar trend for services robots with a growth of 37 percent of professional service robots in 2021.

Traditional Robotics players will not be able to cover the increasing gap of robotic-based automation worldwide alone the next 10 years. Therefor the attention from the markets is extremely high to the new powerful Robotics Startups communities to close the gap. [Read more…] about Startups in the Robotics Industry

Product design and development: How to bring your idea to life as a tangible product

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You’re in an early-stage hardware startup with a product design set to shake up the market. Not sure how to turn your idea into a product? Here’s a step-by-step guide to the product development journey.

From the initial design sketched out on paper to the final product in your hand, every decision counts. This article will help you avoid costly mistakes and accelerate the process of bringing your product to market.

Instead of just listing the steps, I’ll explain the entire process through a case study of my motorized robot grip project. A gripper is what lets robots grab, hold, and shift stuff around. [Read more…] about Product design and development: How to bring your idea to life as a tangible product

New RoboDK software ‘simplifies robot programming by demonstration’

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RoboDK, a Canadian-European robot programming software company, has released the design and assembly instructions of the TwinTrack Probe.

Available from September 2023, the cost-effective tool allows users to easily record complex paths in RoboDK with an off-the-shelf HTC VIVE tracker and a simple 3D printed tool.

As the robotics market continues to evolve and more businesses are turning to robotic automation, there is a move away from traditional programming methods. [Read more…] about New RoboDK software ‘simplifies robot programming by demonstration’

Sustainable Packaging for E-commerce: Balancing Convenience and Environmental Responsibility

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Sustainable packaging in the realm of e-commerce is no longer just a trend but a necessity.

As e-commerce platforms burgeon globally, the ensuing packaging waste becomes a significant concern.

The convergence of sustainability and packaging is a pivotal step towards attracting eco-conscious consumers, reducing waste, and mitigating environmental impact, presenting an intersection of responsibility and innovation. [Read more…] about Sustainable Packaging for E-commerce: Balancing Convenience and Environmental Responsibility

Empowering Your Online Presence: WordPress Web Design Essentials

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In today’s digital age, establishing a robust online presence is vital for businesses, bloggers, and individuals alike. Your website is often the first point of interaction between you and your audience.

Therefore, ensuring that it not only looks visually appealing but also functions seamlessly is of utmost importance. This is where WordPress web design comes into play.

In this article, we will delve into the essentials of custom WordPress web design and how it can empower your online presence. [Read more…] about Empowering Your Online Presence: WordPress Web Design Essentials

Osaro and Mission Design partner to build specialized robotics solutions

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San Francisco-based OSARO, a provider of machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, has agreed a partnership with Mission Design & Automation.

Founded in 2004, Mission designs, builds, and integrates custom intelligent automation solutions for a variety of industries, including food and beverage, medical device, transportation and automotive, consumer goods, and more.

The partnership blends OSARO’s AI-powered SightWorks vision software and control technologies for robotics with Mission’s expertise in designing and deploying specialized robotics solutions across a broad array of applications in warehouses and fulfillment centers, such as depalletizing, kitting, and bagging. [Read more…] about Osaro and Mission Design partner to build specialized robotics solutions