Predictive Maintenance Improves Efficiency
January 31, 2019
Considering the aggressive time to market required for industrial products and services, it is crucial to identify the cause of potential failures before they occur.
Positive Human-Robot Relationships Will Power the Future Supply Chain Workforce
January 25, 2019
Technology is changing rapidly, and humans need to accept their robot counterparts, and the modern factory must quickly align itself to the cultural change forced upon it by the advances...
Konecranes Adopts IoT technology Using Siemens’ Digital Innovation Platform
January 11, 2019
The company has increased collaboration between simulation, test and engineering organizations to reduce the use of physical prototypes by leveraging a digital twin through Siemens' IoT integrated with PLM technology.
Giving Machines the Sense of Touch
January 1, 2019
It's important to remember that the sensor is still in the early stages of development, yet the technology represents a step closer to giving robots, prosthetics and electronic devices the...
Bill Bastian Sr. to retire after more than 63 years in the material handling industry
December 20, 2018
Bastian took over operations of what was then called Stark Company before purchasing the business in 1962.
5G Resources: CAD and Simulation in the Era of Supercharged Networks
December 11, 2018
Cloud CAD vendor Onshape and simulation software maker ANSYS discuss the impact of 5G on design engineering.
3PLs are getting into the innovation game
December 10, 2018
Once slow to adopt automation, 3PLs are now leading the way.
5 Things to Know About NextGen Supply Chain Technology & Innovation
December 5, 2018
In its 2018 Annual Industry Report, MHI advises companies to “think big, but start small” when implementing new technology tools and systems.
DHL Supply Chain puts $300M towards integration of emerging technologies Into North America
December 3, 2018
350 of its 430 facilities to receive a technology upgrade, the company says.
Sensors Boost Robot Performance
December 1, 2018
Robots are starting to deliver unprecedented levels of performance. But why now?
Exoskeletons on the Move
December 1, 2018
Sensors, CAD models and human-based designs advance wearable exoskeletons.
IIC Announces Results for Smart Manufacturing Connectivity
November 28, 2018
There's easy integration of manufacturing and IT systems for advanced analytics.
Formnext 2018 Pinpoints Anticipated Disruptions to Additive Manufacturing
November 27, 2018
Additive manufacturing hardware vendors shift from optimization for quality to optimization for speed and face competition from open-system material manufacturers.
Advantech Unveils New Sensor-to-Cloud Solutions at 2018 IoT Tech Expo
November 20, 2018
Advantech unveils 30-Day Smart Sensors Program, Cloud Enablers, and end-to-end Solution Ready Packages.
Trend Micro Research Uncovers Lack of IoT Security Awareness
November 19, 2018
Only 14% of respondents say they have complete organizational awareness of IoT threats; 37% claimed they are not always able to define their security needs before implementing IoT solutions.
ABI Research: Short-range wireless solutions require new approaches in smart manufacturing
November 14, 2018
Research suggests industrial and manufacturing environments need to prepare for a 'long-term transformation rather than an overnight success story.'
RIZE Inc. Introduces XRIZE Desktop Industrial Additive Manufacturing Solution
November 12, 2018
The new desktop industrial additive manufacturing solution from Rize is made for creating vibrant, full-color functional parts with minimal post-processing. Multiple materials and IoT solutions allow flexibility and ROI.
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.
AI Moves to the Network’s Edge
October 31, 2018
Harnessing increased compute power to address AI applications requires storage, cloud and infrastructure planning.