Articles & News on Discrete Manufacturing & Machine Control

Making Conveyor and Sortation Operations Sustainable

  • July 19, 2023
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Using tools with lower human involvement can lead to the reduction of fixed conveying and sortation systems, and reduce energy consumption, making it a more sustainable option. Robotics are also gaining traction, increasing operational efficiency.

BitFlow Frame Grabber Plays Role in Groundbreaking New Imaging Catheter

  • July 19, 2023
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Scientists at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have developed an omnidirectional viewing Laser Speckle Rheology (LSR) catheter for mapping the mechanical properties of luminal (tubular) organs without the need for rotational motion.

Pittsburgh's Robotics Factory Unveils Permanent Headquarters in Thriving 'Robotics Row'

  • July 18, 2023
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The Robotics Factory, an initiative dedicated to creating, accelerating and scaling robotics companies in the Pittsburgh region, has announced their new location at the Tech Forge building in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

NASCAR Technical Institute Opens Enrollment for New Robotics and Automation and HVACR Programs

  • July 18, 2023
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NASCAR Technical Institute, has opened enrollment for its two newest programs Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration (HVACR) and Robotics and Automation.

Workers Optimistic About AI and Automation’s Impact on Jobs

  • July 18, 2023
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More than 90% of American workers want AI-supported data collection in the workplace, according to a recent study commissioned by SS&C Blue Prism.

SICK Awarded 2023 Company of the Year by Frost and Sullivan

  • July 17, 2023
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For second year in a row, SICK is named 2023 Company of the Year Award for Best in Class in the Global Industrial Sensor Solutions Industry.

Rotzinger Group Unveils a Robot with an Integrated Buffer and Hygienic Conveyor at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

  • July 14, 2023
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The innovations address labor shortages; space limitations; and efficiency and food safety concerns in the North American Food Manufacturing Industry.

Seven Ways to Get ROI from Robotics Integration in Manufacturing

  • July 14, 2023
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Here are seven factors to look at when evaluating potential ROI from the integration of robotics in your manufacturing facility.

ASTM International Launches New Subcommittee on Legged Robotics

  • July 14, 2023
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 A new ASTM International subcommittee will focus on test and performance standards for legged robots.

AMD and MassRobotics Announce Winners of the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge

  • July 13, 2023
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MassRobotics, in collaboration with AMD, is pleased to announce the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge winners.