When passengers enjoy a beverage and a treat on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, their snack comes from a galley made by aircraft interiors manufacturer Jamco Corporation. Along with Jamco’s success in making galleys, lavatories and seating for Boeing, Airbus, and others, came integrated mana

Press technology — whether mechanical, hydraulic, or servo — plays many roles There are choices in presses, which is a good thing. The debate is not which is best, but which one is right for the job at hand. There are tradeoffs in cost, function and quality between the main type

Machines can learn to spot anomalies in-process and end-of-line When a new vehicle rolls off an assembly line, some automakers use virtual sets of eyes to do final inspection to ensure quality and make sure the product is free of scratches, dings, and leaks. Behind those “eyes”

Bertil Thorvaldsson, senior advisor at ABB, received today at the ISR (International Symposium on Robotics) event in Munich Germany, the prestigious Engelberger Robotics Award for Leadership. Bertil is widely recognized as the father of RobotStudio, ABB’s software platform that has re

Digital twins are breathing life and innovation into increasingly more areas of manufacturing as well as solving challenges for machine shops of all sizes. With the skilled labor shortage and an ongoing effort to reshore high-tech manufacturing to the U.S., digital twins have a lot to offer

The construction industry is changing, due to 3D printing making it cheaper and faster to construct buildings and other structures by automating building processes using robotic solutions extruding concrete. In the past five years, 3D construction printing (3DCP) has started to catch up with t

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. -- FANUC America, a leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs, announces a West Campus expansion that will push its operational space in Oakland County, Michigan, to nearly two million square feet.  The construction will include a 655,000 square foot state

As the world’s largest exporter of manufactured goods, many companies rely on China to provide them with cost-efficient products. However, should we b...As the world’s largest exporter of manufactured goods, many companies rely on China to provide them with cost-efficient products. However, s

Toyota, the world’s biggest car manufacturer, collides with the most abundant element Hydrogen in new automation technology for Toyota’s sustainable fuelEmerson and Toyota Australia have teamed up to build a hydrogen production, storage and refuelling plant to supply sustainable fuel.  This wi

In this Top 10, we take a look at what the leading AI platforms offer their users, listing based on their company valueBoth a powerful source of positive disruption and a tool to gain a competitive edge, artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually being implemented into most aspects of everyday life.

Frost & Sullivan awards Quantum Automation the ‘2021 Building Automation Competitive Strategy Leadership Award’ After a careful assessment of the Southeast Asian building automation industry, Frost & Sullivan have awarded Quantum Automation the ‘2021 Building Automation Competitive St

As automation plays an ever-greater role in the manufacturing industry, many people imagine teams of robots on an assembly line turning raw materials in...As automation plays an ever-greater role in the manufacturing industry, many people imagine teams of robots on an assembly line turning raw mater

David Semach, EMEA Head of AI and Automation at Infosys Consulting, talks us through his predictions for AI & Automation in business, in 2021...A lot has changed in 2020 – more than we could have ever imagined. In the world of technology, that rings true, and we can expect the acceleratio

Industrial automation and digital transformation company - Rockwell Automation - has completed its acquisition of Plex SystemsDedicated to Industrial Automation and Digital TransformationIn an announcement made by Rockwell Automation, the company has successfully completed its acquisition of Plex Sy

Automation utilises systems and data in processes to achieve goals. Manufacturing Global examines the three key uses of automation within manufacturing...Whether you are moving towards a fixed automated process with Computer Integrated Manufacturing, or are looking to incorporate some aspects of fix

You may have noticed the increasing number of space and sci-fi film releases over the past few years. From the renowned Apollo films to the 2014 release...You may have noticed the increasing number of space and sci-fi film releases over the past few years. From the renowned Apollo films to the 2014

The tenth largest beverage distributer in the US, Crescent Crown, has made its operations more efficient through utilising the DocStar ECM AP Automation...The tenth largest beverage distributer in the US, Crescent Crown, has made its operations more efficient through utilising the DocStar ECM AP Aut

Manufacturing Companies can use Automation to navigate COVID-19 and future lean manufacturing trends using Digital Tools, Data, Data Analytics & AI...The manufacturing industry has undergone significant transformation over the past few years. The sector has been a pioneer in automation and has w

The increasing automation of the supply chain has become a major talking point in recent years as technology continues to play a pivotal role in the way...The increasing automation of the supply chain has become a major talking point in recent years as technology continues to play a pivotal role in

Mark Yeeles, VP of Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric, discusses the importance of universal automation and whether it's a necessity post-Brexi...The tumult of 2020 has underscored the importance of contingency planning. With Covid-19, countries have revealed their unpreparedness when