April 8, 2024 AGVs or AMRs? NDC Flex bridges the gap Introducing NDC Flex from Kollmorgen – the best of two worlds. It all begins with the recognition of a need—whether it’s resolving a challenge within intralogistics or a desire to enhance existing efficiency through automation. Even though customers might think they know which solution…
April 5, 2024 General Fusion has launched a new project in collaboration with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, to advance the design of its commercial fusion power plant. Delivered through CNL’s Canadian Nuclear Research Initiative (CNRI) program, the project will examine and propose the most efficient and cost-effective designs…
April 4, 2024 The updated Kollmorgen AKD2G servo drive features new communication protocols that support easier integration with third-party controllers while delivering industry-leading performance Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, has announced the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive. With the introduction of these new features, Kollmorgen has broadened its offerings to additionally…
April 4, 2024 Festo design tools, component availability, and ready-to-assemble kits shorten projects and lower overhead Festo introduces a heavy-duty Cartesian gantry for palletizing with lift capacity of up to 200kg, Z-axis stroke lengths exceeding eight feet, and speed of up to five feet per second. With free online design tools; off-the-shelf servo drives, motors,…
April 4, 2024 Available first on Microsoft Azure, Omniverse Cloud APIs will be offered later this year to developers for use on self-hosted and managed NVIDIA accelerated systems Ansys, Cadence, Hexagon, Microsoft, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Trimble Adopt Omniverse Technologies to Help Customers Design, Simulate, Build and Operate Physically Based Digital Twins NVIDIA has announced that NVIDIA…
How two feet is helping connect Canada’s new automated light rail transit network April 4, 2024 Engineering ingenuity for robust infrastructure ABB is proud to have designed and produced the expansion joint system used on the Champlain Bridge section of the REM, Montreal. Canada is considered to have one of the best developed infrastructures in…
April 4, 2024 With a focus on autonomy, flexibility and safety, Boston Dynamics applies its robotics expertise to a commercial robot solution with automation and integrated safety technologies from Beckhoff As the intralogistics industry speeds ahead, mobile robotics will become even more critical. Many solutions move cartons and totes from point A to point B….
April 3, 2024 “The Energy Saver” : CoreTigo’s IO Link Wireless technologies and Emerson solution Emerson creates sustainable solutions for their customers with CoreTigo’s wireless industrial automation technologies. The collaboration tackles the challenges of Compressed Air Management in machinery, ultimately reducing energy waste and CO2 emissions, while enhancing maintenance efficiency and operational processes. The solution…
April 3, 2024 Mitsubishi Electric and Dispel’s zero trust access solution for industrial systems establishes highly secure, remote, and distributed networks, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and seamless connectivity Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has closely collaborated with Dispel, a software provider for secure, remote connectivity in OT environments, to provide customers with solutions to…
April 3, 2024 Delta taps NVIDIA’s cutting-edge solutions to help enable energy efficiency in GPU ecosystems Delta, a leading global provider of IoT-based Smart Green Solutions, announced its participation in the NVIDIAGTC AI conference to demonstrate its innovative digital twin platform, developed on NVIDIA Omniverse, aimed at enhancing its smart manufacturing capabilities. The showcase also…
April 3, 2024 ABB has announced it has agreed to acquire a majority of software service provider Meshmind to expand its research and development capabilities in AI, Industrial IoT and machine vision. Through this acquisition ABB will integrate engineering talent, AI and software knowledge to form a new global R&D hub to further accelerate the…
April 2, 2024 Ethernet has become the backbone of industrial communication, enabling devices and systems to exchange data rapidly and reliably. This guide delves into Ethernet’s implementation in industrial settings, highlighting its advantages, protocols, frame structure, and data types to provide a solid foundation for professionals looking to leverage this technology. Understanding Industrial Ethernet At…
April 2, 2024 Endress+Hauser strengthens customer support in Africa and Europe with growing investments Sustainability is a key issue for Endress+Hauser, and they are making investments in growing markets. Plant optimization, particularly in terms of process efficiency, plays a crucial role here. To provide customers optimal support, Endress+Hauser places high value on excellent on-site management,…
April 1, 2024 Tarak Mehta will leave ABB at the end of July this year ABB has announced that Tarak Mehta, President Motion Business Area and Member of the Executive Committee, has decided to leave ABB since he has accepted the role as CEO of another company. Tarak will leave ABB at the end of…
March 28, 2024 “Leaving Pilz Canada is breaking my heart – Taking on the role of VP Americas is thrilling!” – Andreas Sobotta Pilz Automation Safety Canada L.P. announces that their long-term CEO and GM, Andreas Sobotta, will assume the role of Vice President North and South America, effective immediately. He will still work from…
March 27, 2024 Global State of Smart Manufacturing Report reveals impact of emerging technologies on addressing workforce, quality, cybersecurity, and sustainability challenges Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced the results of the 9th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report.” The global study surveyed more…