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Enabling manufacturing innovation with the virtual twin experience

November 9, 2021 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Manufacturers in just about every industry are already embracing the reality of Industry 4.0 – that the digital transformation of factories is necessary, replacing manual processes with automated systems in cyber-physical smart factories.

This is crucial to manufacturers as challenges caused by global disruptions can make it even more challenging for them to ramp up production to satisfy ever-volatile market demands.

There are many subtle differences in the obstacles faced by manufacturers in different industries, but there are also a few key challenges that all manufacturers have in common. Having a limited number of assembly lines makes it difficult for manufacturers to keep up with the rising demand for customised products as well as the accelerating rate of innovation (and by extension, obsolescence) in new products.

Many manufacturers still lack the visibility required to respond to supply and demand volatility in an agile manner. At the same time, it can be challenging to be mindful of the growing list of certifications required and regulations that manufacturers need to comply with – in addition to the growing pressure for manufacturers to shift towards more sustainable practices. [Read more…] about Enabling manufacturing innovation with the virtual twin experience

Filed Under: Design, Features Tagged With: manufacturers, manufacturing, operations, planning, twin, twins, virtual

Rockwell Automation and Comau partner to ‘simplify robot integration for manufacturers’

April 20, 2021 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Rockwell Automation and Comau are partnering to, as they say, “give businesses worldwide vital tools to maximize manufacturing efficiencies through unified robot control solutions”.

Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation, says: “Industrial companies are looking for efficient ways to integrate robotics into their operations for process optimization and agility.

“Rockwell Automation’s collaboration with Comau will simplify programming and lifecycle management, accelerating time to value for our customers.” [Read more…] about Rockwell Automation and Comau partner to ‘simplify robot integration for manufacturers’

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: automation, capitanio, collaboration, comau, companies, control, customers, digital, factorytalk, industrial, integration, machine, performance, robot, robotics, rockwell, software, solution, solutions, system, systems, tools, twin, unified

ABB releases ‘faster, higher payload’ delta robot

May 14, 2020 by Sam Francis Leave a Comment

ABB has released what it says is a “faster, higher payload and more flexible” delta robot – the IRB 390 FlexPacker.

The industrial giant says the machine, along with its other solutions, will its enhance robotic picking and packing portfolio and transform omnichannel order fulfillment and retail logistics.

The new IRB 390 FlexPacker is designed for applications such as customized packaging, vertical packing and high-speed, high-variation sorting and on demand order picking in logistics and e-commerce fulfillment centers. [Read more…] about ABB releases ‘faster, higher payload’ delta robot

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: abb, consumer, flexpacker, flexpicker, handle, higher, irb, logistics, packaging, packing, payload, picking, pickmaster, retail, robot, software, twin

What is a ‘digital twin’ and why it matters

December 20, 2019 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Seeing double? That’s a good thing when it comes to improving efficiency and anticipating problems in refineries.

A refinery is a high stakes environment with no room for error.

Operators must learn how to run production facilities, but training on the real asset would be risky. A minor error could put workers in harm or cause downtime, costing hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. [Read more…] about What is a ‘digital twin’ and why it matters

Filed Under: Computing, Features Tagged With: data, digital, leila, maintenance, operators, plant, refinery, training, twin, twins

B&R unveils new simulation tool for digital twin development

October 8, 2019 by Abdul Montaqim

B&R has integrated its “industrialPhysics” simulation tool into its Automation Studio engineering environment.

The company says the 3D simulation software greatly simplifies model-based machine development, enabling easier digital twin development.

B&R says developers can import CAD data from machine components or entire machines directly into the simulation tool, and then they can quickly and easily generate a digital twin for developing and testing the machine software. [Read more…] about B&R unveils new simulation tool for digital twin development

Filed Under: Design, News Tagged With: augmented, automation, b&r, cad, data, developers, development, digital, directly, environment, industrialphysics, integrated, machine, model, real, reality, simulation, software, studio, tool, twin, twins, view, virtual

ABB launches new version of robotic picking software Pickmaster

September 17, 2019 by Sam Francis

ABB has launched the new version of its robotic picking software Pickmaster, which now feature “digital twin technology” to reduce commissioning times. 

The product was introduced today at the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai. It will be on display next week at Pack Expo in Las Vegas at the ABB Robotics booth C-2051.

The company says the system is now capable of achieving picking times that are “15 percent faster”, enabling it to increases output and total line efficiency by 40 percent.

ABB Robotics says PickMaster is the market-leading robotic software for vision-guided random flow picking and packing applications for the digital factory of the future. [Read more…] about ABB launches new version of robotic picking software Pickmaster

Filed Under: Computing, News Tagged With: abb, applications, commissioning, customers, digital, faster, lines, output, packing, picking, pickmaster, production, robotic, robotics, software, technology, time, times, twin, virtual

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