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How mobile robots boost productivity

November 11, 2019 · While autonomous mobile robots can reduce the labor requirement that warehouse operators often struggle to fill, in many cases, AMRs are deployed to work alongside humans—­not in place of them. Find out why a Lockheed Martin warehouse that fills orders for aviation parts deployed mobile robots, and how they're viewed as helpers by their human co-workers.

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Enabling the Designer Material Era of Additive Manufacturing

October 1, 2019 · The consensus: It's a long path from defining the science to delivering the technology.

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Microsoft Invests $1 Billion in Elon Musk-Backed AI Company

July 24, 2019 · Microsoft has announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI as part of a partnership with the artificial intelligence start-up, OpenAI will use Microsoft Azure cloud servers exclusively while it develops more advanced AI.

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Cambashi Releases Industrial IoT/Connected Applications Market Data Observatory

July 15, 2019 · This global sizing study focuses on the emergence of connected applications, relying on industry input from providers to define the scope and segmentation of the market.

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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.

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Making Autonomous Vehicles Smarter

March 1, 2019 · Combining real-world info and simulated conditions to build a data set.

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Engineering Girl Power Unleashed on Prosthetic Redesign

February 27, 2019 · High school senior creates a lightweight, 3D-printed prosthetic foot for war vet showcasing how K-12 can nurture STEM path for female talent.

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Impact of Automation & Artificial Intelligence on the Workforce

February 15, 2019 · A new Brookings report forecasts automation's sizable impacts on the American workforce through 2030, the authors find demographic and geographic variation in susceptibility throughout the United States based on analysis of over 300 occupations.

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Ruggedized Electronics Require Special Attention

February 1, 2019 · Meet the challenge of designing sensitive electronics for harsh environments.

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Resilience and innovation at Gap Inc.

November 12, 2018 · Just months before the start of the 2016 holiday season, one of Gap Inc.'s distribution centers was destroyed by fire. Here's the story of how resilience and innovation saved the day.

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6 Ways Artificial Intelligence Technology Is Impacting Logistics and Supply Chain Management

October 15, 2018 · Artificial Intelligence is already enhancing our lives as consumers, now it is picking up momentum in supply chain management and logistics, and managers should pay close attention as more AI-enhanced solutions emerge.

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Understanding MicroCT for Additive Manufacturing

October 4, 2018 · MicroCT systems employ either a fan-beam or cone-beam approach to transmit X-rays through a part. Data from either type of scanner is collected at a planar detector and then processed to create 3D volume reconstructions, which can be analyzed and viewed layer by layer.

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A scientific approach to warehouse automation

September 7, 2018 · Before making a large investment in automation, companies need to conduct a detailed data-driven, fact-based assessment across people, process and technology to identify the right fit.

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MRO Academic Insights: Getting up to speed in Alabama

August 21, 2018 · In northern Alabama, the Alabama Robotics Technology Park is training nearly 1,000 automation operators and technicians each year for local manufacturers. It's one of the reasons Alabama is attracting so much manufacturing and distribution activity.

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How robotics can fit your operation

July 9, 2018 · There is a lot to like about robotics as a means of automating DCs. The tricky questions around robotics are not will they catch on, because they are, but what types of robotics will best suit an operation, and how will they interact with traditional automation and human labor?

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What You Should Know about the Internet of Things and How to Lay the Foundation for Success

May 1, 2018 · The Internet of Things, or IoT, is moving beyond a catchword to real-world utilization, however, not all stakeholders fully understand this transformative technology, enterprises must lay a solid foundation to ensure success into this rapidly evolving landscape.

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Amazon’s Delivery Challenge to UPS and FedEx Launching in LA

February 9, 2018 · According to a new report, Amazon has plans to launch a new delivery service called Shipping with Amazon, or SWA, first with its third-party merchants, then expanding nationally.

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Why You Need to Think Twice About Flying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Transportation

November 10, 2017 · The dream of personal aerial transport appears tantalizingly within reach, as investors from Silicon Valley to Dubai vow to deliver the future of urban mobility, but rather than embracing that vision, policymakers should consider why flying vehicles are not only unpractical but also unnecessary.

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Amazon Drone Deliveries Get a Lift from the Transportation Department FAA Pilot Program

November 3, 2017 · President Trump's executive order to speed the approval of drone flights over crowds and for longer distances has prompted the Department of Transportation to officially launch a pilot program that will allow states to test new types of drone operations, including package deliveries.

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New report examines impact of artificial intelligence on manufacturing

June 1, 2017 · Partnership, collaboration, and technology investment crucial for growth opportunities, finds Frost & Sullivan's Industrial Automation and Process Control team.

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