The smart factory pipe dream
In early 2019, the UK's first smart factory was created, using the newly launched 5G communications network to facilitate quick data transfer speeds. This might be a successful step forward for industry, but George Walker, managing director of industrial automation provider Novotek UK and Ireland, believes it doesn't reflect the state of smart manufacturing for many UK businesses. In fact, he argues that most of UK industry is being priced out of the smart revolution.
Pilz Hit With Cyberattack - Cybercrime is a serious threat to our world
Pilz stands defiant against major cyberattack and sees it as an opportunity for restructure.
VadaTech Announces 8U VPX Chassis with Six 3U Slots and RTM Support
VadaTech, a leading manufacturer of integrated systems, embedded boards, enabling software and application-ready platforms, announces the VTX660. The VTX660 is an 8U VPX chassis with six 3U VPX slots.
Smart Manufacturing Experience 2020
The Smart Manufacturing Experience allows manufacturers to explore and get educated about emerging technologies such as additive manufacturing, automation & robotics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Robotic Unit Orders Show Growth Over Last Year
Robotic Industries Association (RIA) statistics report more than 5% increase
Mouser Electronics and Grant Imahara Explore Crowd Funding for Innovators in Newest "Engineering Big Ideas" Video
In part three, Imahara meets with Josh Lifton, President of Crowd Supply, a successful crowd funding platform based in Portland, Ore. Crowd Supply partners with creators and entrepreneurs who utilize the service to tap pools of small contributions from the public to fund ideas.
XY Single Module Precision Linear Stage Family Available in 4", 8", 12" Travel
2-Axis precision motion is available with low-profile integrated designs, in 3 travel ranges, with a choice of 3-phase linear motors, or recirculating ball screw drives, new from PI.
zSpace Expands AR/VR Applications to Industrial Robotics, Prepares Students for Industry Certifications and Workforce Opportunities in Manufacturing
zSpace to showcase award-winning solutions at ACTE 2019, highlighting interactive, hands-on learning experiences for trade schools, career colleges and community courses
IA-3125-U2i: Over-Current Protection on all Solid-State Outputs
Intelligent-Appliance 48-ch Digital I/O Controller, IA-3125-U2i, features pre settable ON time operation period on its Solid-State Relays in addition to random operation as well as Over-Current Protection on all its Solid-State Relays outputs.
Smart Manufacturing Experience 2020 - The Call for Speakers is Open through December 6, 2019
Smart Manufacturing Experience offers several unique opportunities to speak face-to-face with engineers, managers and executives looking for the latest advanced manufacturing processes and practices that can help them survive and thrive in the global economy.
Stäubli to Demo Range of Robots Designed for Food Usage in Booth No. B6851 at IPPE 2020
Humid Environment (HE) line of solutions leads the industry in the safe, hygienic processing of a wide range of food products, including meats.
New features for version 2019.4 of Datakit's CAD file converters
3D file conversion to FBX and glTF formats is now possible, new versions of Creo Parametric, Parasolid, NX and Solid Edge, and three new plug-ins for Rhino have been developed.
Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) Motor Commutation Made Easy
Quantum Devices, Inc. is announcing the introduction of a time saving programming device that will greatly speed Brushless DC motor (BLDC) communication programming. It is primarily intended to reduce production assembly and configuration time for OEMs that require incremental encoders to precisely control motion and position in the equipment they produce.
ABB partners with Exeger to speed up world's transition to clean energy
ABB's high-efficiency robots and expertise in industrial automation will help Exeger scale up production of unique patented solar cell technology.
DENSO Robots Featured at New Cranbrook Institute of Science Exhibit
Robot Revolution, open Nov. 19, gives DENSO opportunity to showcase robotics innovations, inspire youth and highlight how the company has helped advance manufacturing over last half century
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Factory Automation - Featured Product
OnLogic Karbon 520 Series of Scalable Rugged Computers
The OnLogic Karbon 520 Series of rugged computers is purpose-built to deliver unwavering performance and reliability in the face of extreme temperatures, vibration, and dynamic power conditions. Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and validated by MIL-STD-810H testing, the Karbon 520 Series makes it possible to deploy dependable computing for AI at the edge, advanced automation, or critical remote and in-vehicle applications in even the most challenging environments.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
TM Robotics (Americas) Inc
TM Robotics, in partnership with Shibaura Machine, formerly known as Toshiba Machine until 1st April 2020, offers a comprehensive range of industrial robots ideally suited for high-precision assembly, machine loading/unloading and material-handling applications that can be dust proof, clean room, or IP65/67. The company's extensive product line starts with a Cartesian solution available in thousands of combinations from single actuators to four-axis solutions; six-axis solutions that can include precise vision-control; and a complete range of SCARAs from low cost to the industry-leading SCARA with 1200-mm reach that can carry up to 20 kgs. TM Robotics sells and services robots throughout Europe, the Middle East, India, Russia, and Africa, as well as North, Central, and South America, from headquarters in Hertfordshire, England and Elk Grove Village, IL, USA. For more information, visit www.tmrobotics.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
