The manufacturing sector stands at the brink of a technological revolution, poised to redefine the landscape of production and innovation. As we gear up for the Keynotion Smart Manufacturing World Summit in Stuttgart from 3-5 April 2024, it’s crucial to…
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Key considerations for effective wireless telemetry system selection
In the age of Industry 4.0, wireless telemetry systems are typically the easiest and most cost effective way for plant and asset managers to gather site-wide system performance data. However, with different communications options available, it’s sometimes difficult to understand…
LG expanding B2B focus with smart factory focus
LG Electronics (LG) is expanding its B2B business area and making significant strides into the global smart factory market by capitalising on its expertise in constructing and operating intelligent autonomous factories. Earlier this year, LG established the Smart Factory Business…
AI-equipped robots help logistics industry to fight labour shortages
The global logistics industry, integral to international trade and representing approximately 10% of the world’s GDP, is witnessing a surge in demand. This surge has propelled companies to significantly invest in robotics and automation, with sales of professional service robots…
Green LOOP pallets to be RFID tagged in smart approach to moving materials
The Pallet LOOP announces that each reusable green pallet it produces and puts into the sector will be fitted with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag – a move that is set to generate huge amounts of data about the…
ABB identifies new frontiers for robotics and AI in 2024
Marc Segura, President ABB Robotics Division, identifies three drivers for robotics-driven AI solutions in 2024, as ABB continues expansion in new segments not previously served by robotic automation. “The coming year will see a growing focus on the critical role…
LG and SVT Robotics join to accelerate deployment of autonomous mobile robots
LG Business Solutions USA is collaborating with SVT Robotics, a software provider that empowers IT teams to seamlessly integrate, monitor, and scale automation, to deploy LG’s new CLOi CarryBot autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in US warehouse environments. By leveraging the…
Cloud Expo | Carbon accounting challenges in getting data centres and electronics green
On day two of Cloud Expo in London, a panel of academics and industry execs addressed the need for companies to get serious with Carbon Accounting, exploring the benefits and warning of the risks that plague the issue. Opening the…
Belden introduces connectivity solutions for optimal performance in critical settings
Belden unveiled a series of new offerings tailored for the optimal functioning of mission-critical environments. Enhanced data orchestration and management capabilities Belden has enhanced its suite of products with significant updates aimed at improving data management and orchestration in industrial…
How to work with the intelligent factory
The intelligent factory works with production teams, through powerful software tools, to raise productivity by improving production plans, minimising stoppages, and accelerating troubleshooting Intelligent factory has become a manufacturing industry buzzword, easily interpreted as a facility that has a mind…