April 25, 2024 From mining critical minerals to building cars and batteries, Canadian businesses and workers are attracting historic investments to help secure and create jobs, grow our economy, and keep our air clean. In the last four years, automotive and battery makers have announced more than $31 billion in investments in electric vehicle manufacturing…
April 25, 2024 Siemens, Universal Robots (UR), and Zivid have joined forces to create a groundbreaking solution that streamlines warehouse automation and solves the persistent challenges of intra-logistics fulfillment tasks Siemens, Universal Robots (UR), and Zivid have joined forces to create a groundbreaking solution that streamlines warehouse automation and solves the persistent challenges of intra-logistics…
April 25, 2024 Company accelerates its commitment to “Automation for Anyone, Anywhere” by supporting the automation requirements of global companies Universal Robots (UR), one of the world’s leading collaborative robot (cobot) companies, has now integrated the Standard Robot Command Interface (SRCI) into its software. UR is proud to be among the first cobot vendors to…
April 24, 2024 Automation as Enabler for Energy Transition and Climate Protection After years of strong growth, 2023 was a year of consolidation. Turnover was just below the previous year’s level (- 4.3% to around 3.65 billion euros). Festo continued to invest heavily in research and development and the expansion of regional market supply. The…
April 24, 2024 Round cable design suitable for drag chain applications HELUKABEL, a global connection technology specialist, announced they have enhanced their AS-Interface (ASi) bus cable offering by adding a round cable design suitable for use in drag chain applications. Traditionally, ASi bus cables are flat and deliver both power and transmit signals in applications…
April 24, 2024 BionicBee – ultralight flying object with precise control For more than 15 years, the Bionic Learning Network has been focusing on the fascination of flying. In addition to the technical decoding of bird flight, the team has researched and technologically implemented numerous other flying objects and their natural principles. With the BionicBee,…
April 24, 2024 Setting trends with training courses from Festo Didactic on battery recycling, AI and biologization Electromobility, artificial intelligence and sustainability – the economy is in the midst of industrial transformation. In addition to the right automation solutions, qualified specialists are the key to success. With digital learning opportunities as well as seminars and…
April 23, 2024 Dr. Fabian Bause from Beckhoff discusses their new AutoML tool for vision tasks in the industrial sector. They explore the evolution of company offerings, integration with Beckhoff tools, target audience analysis, AutoML capabilities, model accuracy, and customer feedback. Quick Takeaways AutoML simplifies AI model creation for domain experts without deep ML knowledge….
April 23, 2024 The fast-growing e-mobility market is placing high demands on battery cell production in terms of speed and efficiency. This is why high-performance PC-based automation solutions are needed to control sophisticated processes, from electrode production to module and pack assembly, on a central platform “A minimal equipment footprint and fast processes are crucial…
April 23, 2024 At Hannover Messe 2024, Siemens presents the first generative artificial intelligence (AI) product for engineering in an industrial environment. The Siemens Industrial Copilot, the generative AI-powered assistant, is now seamlessly connected to the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal. This will enable engineering teams to find the right help topic and to generate…
April 23, 2024 How do you protect machinery against cyber attacks, misuse by operators, or manipulation? In the future, Industrial Security will be an important component of the EC Declaration of Conformity. The new Industrial Security Consulting Service from Pilz is your solution. Their experts analyse your risk with regard to security vulnerabilities on the…
April 23, 2024 Responsible family-owned company and global player in automation technology and technical education Festo is an independent family-owned company in the field of pneumatic and electrical automation technology. Headquartered in Esslingen a.N., Germany, the company has been a driving force in automation for over 60 years and has developed into the world’s leading…
April 23, 2024 University of Michigan-Dearborn engineering students explore advanced manufacturing solutions at Omron’s Poof of Concept Centre, showcasing the strong partnership between the University and Omron. A group of engineering students from the University of Michigan–Dearborn recently had the unique opportunity to visit Omron’s Detroit Proof of Concept Center (PoCC). Hosted by the assistant…
April 22, 2024 Electromate Inc. is proud to be Recertified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 8th year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Electromate. This year, 86% of employees said Electromate is a great place To Work – 26 points…
April 22, 2024 SCHUNK has secured one of the top 3 places in the nomination for the HERMES AWARD 2024 with the innovative 2D Grasping Kit. The AI-supported application kit provides a quick introduction to the autonomous handling of non-position-oriented objects. Expert knowledge in programming or image processing is not necessary. How can flexible and…
April 22, 2024 This year saw the German company Schunk honored with the HERMES AWARD at the ceremonial opening of HANNOVER MESSE on April 21, 2024, in recognition of an innovative AI-based project. Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Germany’s Minister of Education and Research, presented the award in the presence of Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Norwegian Prime…