Schaffner announces the availability of the new FN2520 and FN2660 very high-performance EMC filters. These now join the initial FN2500 and FN2640 models, extending the filter series designed for robotics and datacentres. This new series of EMC filters have been…
Boston Dynamics launches an AI Institute
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced the launch of Boston Dynamics AI Institute (the Institute), with the goal of making fundamental advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and intelligent machines. The Group and Boston Dynamics will make an initial investment…
Bringing together technology leaders from around the globe
Registration is now open for Automation Fair 2022, hosted by Rockwell Automation and members of its global PartnerNetwork programme. The annual event will be held at McCormick Place West in Chicago, Illinois, Nov. 14-17, and expects to bring over 10,000 manufacturing and…
Three ways your communications network can drive up sustainability
Sustainability is a key aspect to consider during the development and upgrade of manufacturing facilities. When providing state-of-the-art automation systems to enhance energy and resource efficiency, machine builders should pay close attention to the network technology used, as it determines…
Recycling robot tackles electrical waste
A sustainable circular economy depends on recycled electronic consumer goods. But recycling electronic waste can endanger human workers – which makes it an optimal application for robotics and automation. To overcome these challenges, Votechnik has developed a system based around…
What trends are improving the Global Robot Sensor Market forecast?
According to a recent study from market research firm Graphical Research, the global robot sensor market size is set to register a significant growth during the forecast timeframe. This is due to the strong demand for automation technologies across various…
Digital Catapult’s five-year journey to develop Smart Manufacturing
Manufacturing companies from across Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK have the opportunity to take part in a series of fully funded workshops to introduce the technologies, tools and techniques of Industry 4.0 in their workplace. The FutureScope Smart…
Robotic superhero meets identical twin in fusion energy machine
A Jenga-playing robot used to maintain a fusion energy machine has been reunited with its identical superhero twin for the first time since 1999. A Jenga-playing robot with a human touch used to maintain a fusion energy machine – where…
Can technology help prevent wildfires?
Fires can breakout for numerous reasons, and they can be difficult to predict. Firefighters are currently battling California’s largest wildfire this year and, with a heat wave sweeping the state, concerns of further fires breaking out are growing. There…
Manufacturers must digitalise to survive, recover & grow
SME manufacturers across all sectors are being urged to accelerate technology adoption to adjust to the economic challenges around the supply chain, energy costs, post-Brexit and COVID. Made Smarter, the movement connecting UK manufacturing industries to digital tools, conducted a…
