The North American robotics market experienced its best quarter ever to begin the year: Companies from the US, Canada and Mexico ordered 11,595 industrial robots – up 28% compared to the first quarter of 2021. Revenue rose by 43% and…
Plex Systems introduces ML to improve demand forecasting accuracy
Plex Systems, a Rockwell Automation company and specialist in cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions, has announced machine learning capabilities for Plex DemandCaster Supply Chain Planning (SCP), enhancing forecast accuracy to improve customer service at lower levels of inventory coverage. Manufacturers need…
Satellite-based remote monitoring for cathodic protection installations
Omniflex has released the latest in its Teleterm range of remote monitoring instruments — the Teleterm SW1 module — an IoT-focused satellite-based remote monitoring module for the global cathodic protection (CP) market. Suited for use in a variety of applications,…
Global IoT project of the year 2022 opens for entries
Wialon has announced that the IoT project of the year 2022 is now open to enter. Experts will reveal the world’s best IoT projects for the awards, now in their third consecutive year. Applications will be open until July 26,…
Accessible digital transformation for manufacturers
Nexer Insight has announced a strategic collaboration with Industry 4.0 platform company, EUON. The joint initiative will provide a low-cost on-ramp solution for manufacturers to securely upload data to the Azure cloud and gain immediate insights, without any coding required.…
How robotics and automation are transforming North American economy
At Automate 2022 Show and Conference in Detroit, robotics industry leaders will discuss how robotics and automation are transforming the North American economy in an executive roundtable co-sponsored by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and the Association for Advancing…
Drones in agriculture (Farm Different: Episode 1)
This three-part documentary from Digi-Key dives deeper into the people, technology and challenges of modern agriculture. To farm better we must farm different. They delve into the key role drones will play in farms of the future. In the first episode of…
Schneider Electric launches digital twin software solution
Schneider Electric has launched EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin, a scalable digital twin software solution to manage the entire machine lifecycle. The software enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create digital models of real machines so they can be designed and…
Robotics and automation in PV manufacturing
As the demand for solar energy increases there is continuous pressure to improve quality and reliability and to decrease price on products. To remain competitive in this type of environment, manufacturers need to increase their output, maintain or improve quality,…
WEG launches smart monitoring tool
WEG has launched Motion Fleet Management (WMFM), a control and monitoring tool for the operation and maintenance of industrial assets. Deployable across fleets of motors, drives, gearboxes and other installed equipment, WMFM promises to reduce unscheduled downtime, optimise maintenance, and…
