igus and its motion plastics are joining forces with the intuitive software from Commonplace Robotics to achieve simple, low-cost solutions in automation. Motion plastics specialist igus is investing in growing its low-cost automation activities and has now acquired a majority…
The integration of interdisciplinary data
From the 8th to 9th of November, COPA-DATA will present various cross-disciplinary application examples of the zenon software platform from production, infrastructure, and laboratory automation at the SPS (Smart Production Solutions) Trade Fair in Nuremberg. Increasingly, companies are recognising the…
Tesla’s Optimus robot prototype unveiled
Elon Musk has revealed his humanoid robot as part of his electric vehicle company, Tesla at its major artificial intelligence event in September. The robot was introduced at Tesla’s event, Tesla AI Day, on the 30th of September at the…
From AI software to VR glasses – the digital upgrade for construction projects
Many businesses are turning to digital solutions in order to stay competitive. The construction industry, however, is dragging its feet. But even here there are many innovations that are worth investing in. As this piece from Surplex explains, old construction…
Apollo Protocol calls for common language across digital twins
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), along with other organisations in the manufacturing, tech and built environment sectors, have published a paper calling for a common language across digital twins – which currently doesn’t exist and means sectors are…
The automation of wind turbines
Beth Ragdale, Product Manager of the energy industry at Beckhoff UK, discusses how automation technology can help support the wind industry. By 2026, renewables are set to make up almost 95 per cent of increased global power capacity. The increased capacity…
Sepentrio asks: can you really trust your GPS’s integrity?
Sepentrio discusses the importance of positioning integrity and introduces Sitia’s fully autonomous tractor that accurately weeds between grape vines. After a full month of weeding and hundreds of kilometres covered, Sitia approached the farmer to review the work done, and…
SoftBank Robotics Europe is now Aldebaran, part of United Robotics
Becoming one with United Robotics United Robotics Group (URG) is a group of eight European robotics companies united in one group. Under the group is an empowered ecosystem of 300+ qualified technology-inspired people, driven by a shared set of human values, focusing on customer…
CSEM helps develop 3D-printed pipes for CERN particle detectors and the ISS
The project, called Advanced Heat Exchange Devices (AHEAD), kicked off this summer and aims to revolutionise thermal control systems – critical components of a number of high-performance devices like satellites and space rockets. Most thermal control systems in use today…
ABB partners with Samotics to expand condition monitoring
ABB and Samotics have entered a strategic long-term partnership to provide enhanced condition monitoring services for industrial machine health and energy efficiency. As a first step, ABB will integrate Samotics’ plug-and-play monitoring solution into its digital portfolio. The financial terms…
