November 5, 2024 Reliable handling and transportation of luggage items How do we drive the world? Dimark, using SEW-Eurodrive products, manufactures systems for quick and safe transportation and sorting of luggage – even several tens of millions of pieces of luggage every year! And as a client of an airline, you expect efficient and reliable…
October 31, 2024 ABB introduces new brand positioning “We help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner” underpinning the next phase of the company’s development as a leader in electrification and automation following its successful transformation period. It articulates what ABB wants to be known for in the minds of its customers. The new brand positioning…
October 29, 2024 Siemens is revolutionizing industrial automation with Microsoft. Through their collaboration, they have taken the Siemens Industrial Copilot to the next level, enabling it to handle the most demanding environments at scale. Combining Siemens’ unique domain know-how across industries with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, the Copilot further improves handling of rigorous requirements in…
October 24, 2024 By Vladimir Kraz/OnFILTER vkraz@onfilter.com Semiconductor manufacturing is largely fully automated. The only time any device – from the wafers to the packaged ICs – is handled manually is when these components are already “dead.” The same is largely true for automated PCB assembly (PCBA) with some exceptions for manually inserted components, rework,…
October 23, 2024 Siemens and ServiceNow have announced a new collaboration, that debuted at the ServiceNow World Forum in Munich. The companies intend to enhance industrial cybersecurity and drive the integration of generative AI into shopfloor operations. This mutual cooperation leverages Siemens’ Sinec Security Guard for industrial vulnerability management and the Siemens Industrial Copilot for…
October 21, 2024 Unscheduled downtime can have a significant impact on manufacturing companies. When production halts unexpectedly due to downtime, it disrupts the entire supply chain, leading to delays in product delivery and potential loss of customer trust. Financially, the costs can be substantial, including lost revenue, overtime pay for workers, and expenses for emergency…
October 21, 2024 Genesis Packaging Technologies moved from a customized to a standardized automation platform, which reduced lead and build times while increasing output by 300%. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. prides itself on its servo motors and amplifiers portfolio, known for its high-performance capabilities, flexibility, and versatility for various applications. When an OEM of vial…
October 21, 2024 Comau has secured a public tender with the National Institute of Chemistry in Slovenia, to industrialize flexible machines for advanced cell formation and testing. The collaboration aims to develop and industrialize flexible machines for the formation and testing of advanced cell technologies at varying working temperatures. The project was started in June,…
October 21, 2024 Comau has designed and deployed a flexible and comprehensive Body-In-White (BIW) manufacturing solution for JMC Ford to produce high-end pickup trucks at the Xiaolan plant in China’s Jiangxi province. The project established a highly versatile production line capable of accommodating various models and configurations, including JMC Ford’s new pickup truck brand Da Dao (Avenue)…
October 18, 2024 Utility inspectors, law enforcement, and emergency response teams benefit from industry-leading thermal sensitivity Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced the ITAR-free Vue® TV128+ camera module, a high-performance, thermal-and-visible camera payload. Purpose-built for the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS™ professional uncrewed aerial system (UAS), it provides industry-leading thermal sensitivity for first responder missions and…
October 18, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Manufacturers today face pressures and challenges that threaten their survival but also opportunities to transform their operations and thrive. Data is the lifeblood of decision-making in the digital era; however, navigating the “digital transformation” can be like walking a tightrope, striking a balance between respecting an organization’s traditions and…
October 18, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Smart manufacturing faces a myriad of challenges: a shortage of skilled labour. supply chain issues, and technological advancements that, for companies who cannot keep pace, threaten a competitive edge. Solving these problems today, and into the future, is critical to ensure the success of the industry. Empowering the next…
October 16, 2024 The safety of automated guided vehicle systems (AGVS) is regulated in the AGVS standard 3691-4 The safety of automated guided vehicle systems (AGVS) is regulated in the AGVS standard 3691-4. This has been continually adapted in the last few years. As the number of AGVS in production and logistics environments continues to rise, the…
October 16, 2024 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission approves continued safe operation of the station Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Electrification, issued the following statement in response to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s approval for the continued safe operation of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s “B” units through December 2026. “The data is clear,…
October 16, 2024 Province investing an additional $146 million to establish Ontario as a global biomanufacturing and life sciences hub The Ontario government unveiled the next phase of its life sciences strategy, aimed at driving innovation, boosting investments and enhancing research to further solidify the province as a global leader in biomanufacturing and health sciences. This…
October 15, 2024 Siemens AG has successfully closed the sale of Innomotics to KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) for €3.5 billion (enterprise value). On May 16, 2024, the company had announced plans to sell this world-leading supplier of electric motors and large-drive systems to KPS. “I am delighted that the sale of Innomotics to KPS has…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
