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.

EduCart: Next-Generation Fenceless Robotic Training Program

The pre-engineered EduCart™ workcell, developed for education, workforce development, industrial robotics certification programs and Industry 4.0 applications, features a fenceless design and six-axis industrial robot.

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.

Echodyne Radars Anchor DARPA's Urban Drone Testing

Active radars on aerostats and at multiple fixed sites provide real-time airspace situational awareness

Ouster Lidar Powers Next Generation Security and Safety Solutions

Ouster integrates with leading security perception platforms to enable real-time 3D perception, with night vision and 360-degree coverage

UC Berkeley's Ken Goldberg to Deliver Keynote at the 2019 Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum

Co-Director of Center for Automation and Learning for Medical Robotics to discuss the future of robot-assisted surgery at inaugural healthcare robotics design and development event.

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.

OnRobot's New One System Solution Wins Gold in LEAP Awards

New unified interface seamlessly connecting any OnRobot end-of-arm-tooling with a wide range of robot arms is recognized by three leading publications in the design engineering space, awarding the One System Solution a gold medal in the LEAP Awards' industrial automation category.

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.

BlinkAI Technologies Launches RoadSight To Enhance Visible-light Cameras in Autonomous Vehicles

Machine learning software offers up to five-times better scene illumination during nighttime and other low-light scenarios to boost autonomous vehicles and ADAS performance.

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.

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