Automated chores? Yes please!

Unpaid housework and caring responsibilities currently occupy a significant portion of people’s time. However, what if by the end of the decade, four in ten of those hours could be automated – sounds great right? According to research from the…

Galvanically isolated LVDS interfaces

In this era of automation, digitisation, and Industry 4.0, the transmission of signals and data is taking on an ever greater role, enter LVDS. The networking of machines, systems, and even individual sensors taking place in these applications both on…

Warehouse automation centre in Brno by Honeywell

Honeywell has opened a new research and development centre with warehouse automation at its advanced technology facility in Brno to help warehouse and logistics companies across Europe enhance their supply chains and strengthen the accuracy, efficiency, and throughput of packages.…

The growth of Industry 4.0 by 2030

The Industry 4.0 (I4.0) market is one that is constantly developing and growing at an exponential rate, so what might it look like in just under a decade come 2030? According to recent suggestions, the global I4.0 market could be…

UniversalAutomation.org hosts training programme in Houston, USA

UniversalAutomation.org (UAO), an independent, not-for-profit association managing the implementation of an industrial automation shared runtime execution engine to decouple the application software from the hardware on which it executes, will host its second training programme at the start of December…

RBTX online marketplace: Now even easier for individual low-cost automation

igus’s RBTX online marketplace, which helps users looking for cost-effective automation solutions, has been relaunched with new functions and automation feasibility demonstrations. Instead of needing to search across many different sources, machine builders and buyers will find a wide range…

Automating the World

The new slogan expresses Mitsubishi Electric’s goal to leverage automation for the betterment of global society by combining advanced technology, experience and know-how, and customer support as a trusted partner. ‘Automating the World’ was developed based on the voices of…

Techman Robots appoints LG Motion

LG Motion has announced that it has been appointed as the primary UK distributor for Techman Robots and its range of collaborative robots. This addition to LG Motion’s current product line further strengthens its motion product range and capabilities, as…

Why better robots need thinner bearings

Chris Johnson, Managing Director at SMB Bearings explains why bearings must not be overlooked as vital components in realising the potential of more compact, speedy and precise industrial robots. “Never forget the basics,” goes the old saying. “They’re the foundation…

Scalable emergency lighting ecosystems for smart buildings

This article from Mackwell discusses the company’s lighting solution, N-Light Connect, along with the automation and connectivity that the system is offering to emergency lighting in smart buildings and more. Emergency lighting has moved away from manual testing to become…