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Digi International launches new serial device servers for modern IP networks

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Digi International, a provider of IoT connectivity products and secure connectivity solutions, has launched Digi Connect EZ 4 TS and Digi Connect EZ 8 TS, next-generation serial device servers designed to help organizations modernize legacy serial infrastructure with enhanced security and centralized management – without requiring enclosure or wiring changes. 

The EZ TS family builds on the current Digi Connect EZ platform and provides an efficient transition path for existing ConnectPort TS and PortServer TS deployments, while introducing new capabilities for today’s IT and OT requirements. [Read more…] about Digi International launches new serial device servers for modern IP networks

Nagel strengthens factory automation strategy through Stäubli Robotics partnership

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Engineering company Nagel has become an authorized partner of Stäubli Robotics.

With the designation as an “Authorized Partner” of robotics specialist Stäubli, Nagel Technologies reinforces its consistent strategy toward automation and intelli gent manufacturing.

The companies say that, for industrial users, this means one thing above all: “even more powerful, flexible, and fully integrated solutions from a single source”. [Read more…] about Nagel strengthens factory automation strategy through Stäubli Robotics partnership

Yaskawa and Dale Automation partner to boost efficiency in southern African manufacturing

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Southern African manufacturers are facing unprecedented operational pressures, from rising labour costs to growing demand for processed foods.

To meet these challenges, companies are turning to automated solutions on the factory floor, and the partnership between Yaskawa Southern Africa and Dale Automation effectively demonstrates how robotics and material-handling expertise can transform end-of-line operations. [Read more…] about Yaskawa and Dale Automation partner to boost efficiency in southern African manufacturing

Epson Robots expands SCARA lineup with high-payload LS50C

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Epson Robots has expanded its SCARA lineup with the new LS50C. As Epson’s largest payload SCARA, the LS50C is designed to deliver powerful performance and flexibility in a compact, cost-effective form factor.

Offering multiple configurations, with a 1,000 mm reach and support for payloads up to 50 kg, it is engineered to handle demanding, high-precision automation needs while maximizing capability and minimizing footprint.

Paired with SafeSense technology, which may reduce the need for traditional safety guarding in certain applications, following proper risk assessment, the system enables users with a more efficient use of space and can contribute to lowering the overall cost of their automation setup. [Read more…] about Epson Robots expands SCARA lineup with high-payload LS50C

GFT takes AI from visual inspection to physical action for auto manufacturers

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Global digital transformation company GFT Technologies has launched its new AI-powered robotic arms designed for automotive manufacturing.

Building on the company’s existing work with Google on AI-powered visual inspection, the new technology can not only detect defective parts but also physically remove them from the assembly line – helping manufacturers improve quality and keep production moving at full speed.

While many manufacturers have adopted AI for visual inspection, most systems stop at detection. Software can flag anomalies, but human intervention is still required to act on them, creating delays and increasing the risk of defective parts moving further down the line. [Read more…] about GFT takes AI from visual inspection to physical action for auto manufacturers

Tungsten Carbide Manufacturing and the Future of Next-Generation Robotics

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Robotics is often discussed through software, sensors, artificial intelligence, and automation platforms. Those areas deserve attention, but they are not the whole story.

Every robot still depends on physical parts that move, grip, cut, guide, press, rotate, and repeat the same motions for thousands or millions of cycles. That is where material choice becomes more important than many people realize.

As robots move into more demanding industrial settings, the question is no longer only what a robot can do. It is also how long that robot can do the work accurately. [Read more…] about Tungsten Carbide Manufacturing and the Future of Next-Generation Robotics

Fanuc strengthens Nvidia partnership for AI robot simulation and digital twins

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Fanuc has further strengthened the integration between Nvidia’s open robot simulation reference framework Nvidia Isaac Sim and Fanuc’s robot simulation software RoboGuide, enabling intuitive operation within a virtual factory and realizing highly accurate, seamlessly integrated digital twins.

At the International Robot Exhibition held last December in Tokyo, Fanuc demonstrated the technology that imports robot motion simulations created in RoboGuide into Nvidia Isaac Sim, reproducing precise trajectories and cycle times in a virtual environment using the same control algorithms as the actual robot.

Today Fanuc announces, with the enhanced integration, the two systems are now more tightly integrated, delivering an even more practical and efficient simulation environment for robot testing and virtual commissioning. [Read more…] about Fanuc strengthens Nvidia partnership for AI robot simulation and digital twins

Hexagon and Fill Maschinenbau partner to advance manufacturing autonomy using humanoids

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Hexagon Robotics and Fill Maschinenbau are have announced a collaboration to define how humanoids can work alongside Fill’s manufacturing solutions to increase autonomy in advanced manufacturing.

AEON, Hexagon Robotics’ multi-purpose humanoid, will be piloted on one of Fill’s client use case in Gurten, Austria, to demonstrate how it can be integrated within real manufacturing workflows and as a complement to Fill’s automation solutions.

Arnaud Robert, president of Hexagon Robotics, says: “We have focused on real-world applications from the outset, and it is encouraging to see strong interest from industry leaders such as Fill. This collaboration is an important step in validating how humanoids can increase the level of autonomy of the manufacturing processes and deliver measurable value across diverse environments. [Read more…] about Hexagon and Fill Maschinenbau partner to advance manufacturing autonomy using humanoids

Opinion: Why industrial AI must be trained on physics, not prompts

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By Massimiliano Moruzzi, founder and CEO of Xaba.ai

Walk into any modern manufacturing facility and you’ll see the same tension playing out on the floor: incredibly capable machines, hemmed in by the assumption that everything will go exactly as planned. For decades, that assumption held well enough, but today it’s becoming a liability.

Manufacturers are under mounting pressure to produce faster, absorb more variability, and cut downtime, all while a new wave of AI promises to deliver “intelligence” without the complexity of traditional programming.

The pitch sounds compelling, but most of this AI is built on the same foundation as your company’s chatbot, and you cannot run a factory on prompts. [Read more…] about Opinion: Why industrial AI must be trained on physics, not prompts

Vention expands conveyor platform with integrated end-of-line automation system

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Vention, a provider of an automation platform and hardware ecosystem, has announced the expansion of its conveyor ecosystem, delivering a fully integrated solution for material handling across assembly lines, warehouse logistics, and end-of-line packaging applications.

Vention’s conveyor ecosystem is part of its broader platform approach to industrial automation, where design, ordering, deployment, and operation are unified within a single environment.

By combining modular hardware with integrated control and intuitive software, Vention enables manufacturers to deploy and scale material handling systems with less engineering effort, lower integration risk, and reduced reliance on specialized expertise for setup and adjustments, driving greater operational consistency across sites. [Read more…] about Vention expands conveyor platform with integrated end-of-line automation system