February 22, 2024 The seemingly rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023 has sparked excitement and speculation across industries, here Omron explores how all-in-one automation platforms form a solid foundation for implementing AI The seemingly rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023 has sparked excitement and speculation across industries that currently deploy a…
February 15, 2024 Siemens is releasing a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) functionality into its predictive maintenance solution – Senseye Predictive Maintenance. This advance makes predictive maintenance more conversational and intuitive. Through this new release of Senseye Predictive Maintenance with generative AI functionality, Siemens will make human-machine interactions and predictive maintenance faster and more efficient…
February 9, 2024 Expanded ISO:17025 accreditation for calibration services opens new doors with further enhancements to come Endress+Hauser Canada has been granted expanded ISO:17025 accreditation for its calibration services to now cover the entire spectrum of flow, temperature, pressure and liquid analysis instrumentation, whether performed onsite at the customer’s facility or in the Endress+Hauser laboratories….
February 7, 2024 AGILOX North America coming to MODEX AGILOX North America, a leading provider of innovative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming MODEX trade show in Atlanta. The company will exhibit its cutting-edge autonomous mobile robots, providing attendees with a firsthand look at the future of material…
February 6, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Flexible, modular, and independent Across Canada and around the world, innumerable products are packaged, transported, and processed in a variety of ways before finally being distributed. The packaging machines that assist with this process are vitally important, and when automated, must be able to complete these tasks with various…
February 1, 2024 With manufacturing companies moving into industry 4.0, data generated on the plant floor is increasing in importance. IO-Link has been a great success in reducing installation cost, providing greater flexibility and increased data to the user while keeping the communication universal. In the upcoming Webinar IO-Link Safety: Transforming the Future of safety…
January 29, 2024 The MELSEC iQ-R Series CIP Safety module implements safe communication over CIP Safety (Common Industrial Protocol) while transmitting both standard and safety signals to devices and equipment Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has designed the MELSEC iQ-R Series CIP Safety Module to ensure safety signal transmission to a diverse range of devices and…
January 18, 2024 Alliora’s cobot palletizing applications are made easy with the Robotiq Palletizing Solution Alliora, a high-end box manufacturer, needed a way to stabilize production flow across seasonal fluctuations and free operators from demanding tasks. In collaboration with Sterkelec, Robotiq’s local partner, they targeted the end-of-line and implemented the Robotiq Palletizing Solution to automate…
January 11, 2024 ABB has announced that it has acquired Swiss start-up Sevensense, a leading provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Sevensense was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Swiss technical University, ETH Zurich. “This marks a significant step towards our vision of a workplace where AI-enabled robots…
January 10, 2024 Siemens unveiled innovations that are combining the real world and the digital worlds to redefine reality as it opened CES 2024, the world’s leading technology gathering. Siemens announced new partnerships and breakthroughs in AI and immersive engineering to enable the industrial metaverse, and highlighted how these technologies are empowering the world’s innovators…
January 10, 2024 Spot at AB InBev Belgium A key part of AB InBev’s “Brewery of the Future” program, Spot conducts 1,800 individual inspections each week across ten packaging lines that churn over 50,000 containers of Stella Artois, Budweiser, and Corona beer every hour. In the first six months of deployment, Spot discovered nearly 150…
January 10, 2024 Siemens to integrate Amazon Bedrock into its Mendix low-code development platform to allow customers to create new and upgrade existing applications with the power of generative AI Siemens and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are strengthening their partnership and making it easier for businesses of all sizes and industries to build and scale…
January 8, 2024 Collaborative robots, or cobots, have revolutionized the manufacturing industry by working alongside humans to increase productivity and efficiency. However, with the growing prevalence of cobots, it is crucial to prioritize safety and conduct thorough testing and validation to ensure safe operations. In this blog post, Omron explores the importance of force and…
January 8, 2024 FANUC America, a world leader in CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs has introduced the new M-710iD/50M robot, representing the company’s first update to the popular M-710i robot series in 17 years. FANUC America, a world leader in CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs has introduced the new M-710iD/50M robot, representing the company’s first update to the…
January 8, 2024 Mecalux, a global provider of automated warehouse solutions, warehouse management systems, and stacker cranes, and the technology company Siemens have combined their expertise and experience in the field of industrial automation technologies. The partnership will optimize picking tasks in warehouses and logistics centers with a new solution that uses artificial intelligence. The…
January 4, 2024 High-speed, high-resolution In-Sight 3800 system is ideal for high-speed applications Cognex Corporation, a leader in industrial machine vision, has released the In-Sight® 3800 Vision System. Designed for high-speed production lines, In-Sight 3800 offers an extensive vision toolset, powerful imaging capabilities, and flexible software to deliver a fully integrated solution for a wide…