The industrial horizon is amidst a significant metamorphosis, fuelled by the burgeoning deployment of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) apparatus. This emerging web of interconnected devices heralds a new epoch of enhanced efficacy and productivity within operational technology (OT) networks…
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Industry 4.0: the interoperability issues impeding robotics use in smart factories
The push for smart factories, where machines communicate about their various attributes such as production output or anticipated maintenance, is an industry-wide ambition. Aside from production optimisation and energy saving, various environmental legislation from the UK to the EU are…
Fighting data noise in industrial production
Finnish producer of 3D digital twins for industrial manufacturing Process Genius has announced the launch of its new, fully configurable digital twin Genius Core for the European market. Genius Core tackles the critical issue of digital noise in industrial processes,…
ABB Robotics and tech startup partner to deliver sustainable and affordable housing
ABB Robotics announced it is collaborating with UK-based tech startup AUAR, to advance the use of robotic micro-factories to build affordable, sustainable low energy timber homes. AUAR’s transformative approach to integrating robotic automation into the building process will tackle skills…
Navigating the future of smart manufacturing: insights from the Keynotion Smart Manufacturing World Summit
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…
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…
