With the growing climate pressures and the strong support for renewables by government policies since COP26, the global wind automation market is set to reach $5.196bn in 2027, a $1.507bn increase from the 2020 market. Given this predicted growth in the…
ISA introduces Digital Transformation Training Series
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the release of its Digital Transformation Training Series. The training series is a set of courses that cover emerging technologies associated with digital transformation. The goal of the series is to increase…
Mouser and HARTING to present digitalisation webinar
Mouser has teamed up with HARTING to present a new webinar, titled ‘Digitalisation Processes for Industry 4.0 and IIoT’. The free, live webinar will take place at 3:00 pm CET on Tuesday, the 13th of September 2022. HARTING is a…
Embracing the Edge
Nevzat Ertan, Chief Architect & Global Manager for Digital Machining architecture at Sandvik Coromant, explains the misconceptions and barriers of Edge computing for manufacturers – and argues the case for embracing the Edge. Defining the ‘Edge’ First, let’s start by…
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…
Distributed AI in metalworking
From homicidal supercomputer Hal in 2001: A Space Odyssey to The Terminator’s Skynet, artificial intelligence (AI) hasn’t always had the best representation in popular culture. In industry, however, AI and machine learning technologies have become widely adopted as a way…
Futureproof … competitive factories need to leverage the power of data
Boosting responsiveness, productivity and flexibility on the factory floor is the key to enhanced competitiveness. Efficient data management using the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is therefore increasingly important in extending communication beyond the production cell and ensuring the successful…
VOTW- 7th axis robot in a welding application
The application video of the igus 7th axis robot working alongside the staff at RHEWUM helps increase their workspace from 1300 to 5500mm. With the drylin ZLW tooth belt linear system, it is quick and easy to set up, low…
Warehouse robotics expert’s major expansion into UK market
Exotec, a major provider of warehouse robotics, is significantly expanding its presence in the UK market and planning to showcase its product: ‘Skypod’. As part of this increase in investment, the company will be present at IMHX in Birmingham on…
