Omron Automation and Voelker Controls Company announce new partnership
April 3, 2019
Voelker Controls to focus particularly on auto ID and machine vision solutions to improve quality and traceability.
5G & the Future of Connectivity: 7 Industries the New Wireless Technology Could Transform
March 25, 2019
The next generation of wireless technology could affect a wide range of industries, from manufacturing to transportation services to supply chain management.
60 Seconds with Jeff Burnstein, President of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
March 12, 2019
Modern's staff sat down with Jeff Burnstein of A3 to discuss Automation and the Automate event.
Deep Learning and Design Engineering
March 1, 2019
Designers incorporate AI and deep learning into new products and in their own design processes.
University of Michigan Researchers Tout High-Speed 3D Printing Approach
February 6, 2019
The process employs dual light sources in place of an oxygen membrane to print at 100 times the print speed of conventional offerings.
RIA and Pittsburgh Robotics Network establish partnership
January 24, 2019
Organizations to collaborate on promoting work of Pittsburgh robotics companies and research institutions across the nation.
A3 announces call for 2019 Automate Launch Pad Startup Competition
January 16, 2019
Entrepreneurs vie for $10,000 cash award, spotlight at the April 8-11 Automate show and conference.
Mixing AI with Human Intelligence in Industrial Revolution
January 10, 2019
AI is a tool humans can use to design better products.
Exoskeletons on the Move
December 1, 2018
Sensors, CAD models and human-based designs advance wearable exoskeletons.
North American robotics orders to non-automotive companies surge to new records
November 29, 2018
Automotive (52%) and non-automotive (48%) segments are closer than ever in the history of RIA's reports dating back to 1984.
Mastercam Mill Focused on Streamlining Your Manufacturing Process
November 16, 2018
Two-dimensional high speed toolpaths, 3D enhancements and multiaxis features combine with additional new enhancements in a software package intended to improve shop floor productivity.
Big Plans for BigRep 3D Printing Systems
November 7, 2018
The German company known for large-scale extrusion printing will be unveiling its latest technology at FORMNEXT 2018, offering 5X speed-up with precision controls.
BigRep, Bosch Rexroth Team on Large-Format Printing
November 5, 2018
Large format printers will include CNC-grade control systems and drives.
Inventory Management 101: Time to step up to the plate
October 4, 2018
Carrying excess inventory comes at a high cost, but so too do stock-outs and lost customers. Here's how inventory management software is helping shippers bridge the inventory gap and come...
Honeywell, Carnegie Mellon University to Collaborate on Robotics and AI for Connected Distribution Centers
August 28, 2018
The collaboration will focus on next-generation machine learning and robotic controls to help distribution centers address rising e-commerce demands and resource challenges.
Collaborative robot works overnight for manufacturer
August 6, 2018
CNC machine shop and manufacturer employs cobot to automate repetitive jobs.
An April Additive Manufacturing Odyssey: AMUG 2018
May 4, 2018
A recap of the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference 2018.
Robotics, vision and motion control industries set new growth records in 2017
February 28, 2018
Non-automotive robot orders grew 20.5% in units and 7.3% in dollars; shipments up 29.7%.
SWW18: SolidWorks Carves Out its Role as the Amazon of Manufacturing
February 9, 2018
SolidWorks World set the stage for SOLIDWORKS Product Designer launch, xDesign updates, and partnership announcements with HP, Desktop Metal, 3D Systems
