Not only bridging the divide between manufacturing equipment and enterprise management, Industry 4.0 technologies are enabling new factory management tools that help production teams keep processes running smoothly and efficiently. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), as a key enabler…
Autonomous tractors market to hit $13Bn by 2033
According to Fact.MR, the worldwide autonomous tractors market is set to hit $13 billion by the end of 2033, expanding rapidly at 24% CAGR from 2023 to 2033. Autonomous tractors are agricultural machines that operate without the involvement of a…
Critical Manufacturing announces MESI 4.0 Summit: Connect for a Smarter Future
The MES & Industry 4.0 International Summit, to be held on September 7 – 8, 2023 at Alfândega Congress Centre in Porto, is aimed to help manufacturers ‘Connect for a Smarter Future’. The international event, organied by Critical Manufacturing, has…
Exotec manufactures milestone 5,000th robot in record time
Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, has manufactured its 5,000th robot, just three months after the production of its 4,000th robot. This is the shortest time yet between manufacturing milestones, signifying an increasing business momentum driven by the growing demand…
Four steps to building your robot
Building a robot from design to manufacture doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, it can be done in four easy steps as you can see in this video. With the RBTX platform, there is support and expert advice through…
Virtual production underway at BMW’s future manufacturing plant
BMW Group has taken factory planning to new heights – setting the latest milestone in the digitalisation of automotive manufacturing. More than two years before the official launch of series production, vehicle manufacturing is already underway in the future plant…
Using Spot for a spotless nuclear clean-up
Spot the dog has become a regular feature at Sellafield and a great mascot for the range of robotic tools and innovations that are transforming the way the company works. But it’s not all photo opportunities and test trials –…
Unbox the new ReBel robot with us!
The igus ReBel robot arm could not be easier to use – designed specifically for it to be suitable for anyone to programme, the user friendly igus robot control makes it easy to operate and have the robot running in…
Farm Different – The Sustainable Future of Farming (S2, E3)
The methods by which we grow and produce food have a measurable impact on the environment, and as food production scales upward, new innovations in AgTech to maximise efficiency will all be integral to securing a future for the art…
Farm Different – From Farm to Table (S2, E2)
Food often travels great distances to reach grocery stores and supermarkets. How do we keep produce fresh as it moves through the supply chain? What technologies can better monitor food to prevent excess waste? Watch the episodes in Season 1:…
