The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, has opened its new flagship facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire, aiming to be a major stimulus for the country’s…
Ethernet switch receives CC-Link IE TSN conformance certification
The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has certified the conformance of Advantech’s latest industrial Ethernet switch, the EKI-8510G, with CC-Link IE TSN. This latest addition to the portfolio of devices compatible with the CLPA’s network technology highlights the market demand for…
German robotics and automation expect all-time high
The German robotics and automation sector is on track for another record year: the industry is forecasting a 13% increase in sales to €16.2 billion in 2023. In 2022, companies already recorded a 5% sales increase to €14.3 billion. “The…
ABB and China Telecom unveil digitalisation and Industrial IoT lab
ABB and China Telecom unveil a joint digitalisation and Industrial IoT laboratory in Hangzhou, China. The collaboration between ABB Measurement & Analytics China Technology Centre and China Telecom’s Internet of Things subsidiary E Surfing IoT will focus on developing end-to-end…
ABB’s AI-enabled Robotic Item Picker
ABB Robotics has enhanced its logistics automation portfolio with the launch of the Robotic Item Picker – a new AI and vision-based solution that can accurately detect and pick items in unstructured environments in warehouses and fulfilment centres. “The explosion…
EMO Hannover 2023: Megatrends supporting manufacturing companies in international competition
European manufacturing companies are faced with multiple challenges when competing internationally. The hurdles that have to be overcome range from high energy and personnel costs to shortages of skilled workers and unstable supply chains for a wide variety of components.…
When triflex cable management, industrial robots and Bosch get together
When you think of industrial robots do you think of delicate touch and movement? With the industrial robots featured in this video, we see how gentle and precise these large industrial robots can be. Using triflex energy chains, Bosch protect…
How to design multi-connectivity tracking systems
Real-time asset tracking and condition monitoring are essential in agricultural operations like livestock management, cold chain warehousing for foods and pharmaceuticals, managing fleets of vehicles, and Industry 4.0 flexible production operations. It is a complex process involving multiple sensors to…
CLPA’s digital innovation goes live
At the forefront of network technology advancements, the CLPA is unlocking new opportunities and possibilities for players in the industrial automation sector. In line with this strategy, the organisation’s new Virtual Presence provides visitors with an innovative digital space to…
ABB transforms AMR performance with launch of Visual SLAM
ABB Robotics has transformed its Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) with the addition of Visual Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (Visual SLAM) technology, enabling its AMRs to make intelligent navigation decisions based on their surroundings. Using AI-enabled 3D vision to perform location…
