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Robotics
OnRobot Showcases Sander Tool for Cobots
Exhibited at Automate 2022, the OnRobot Sander can be used with a variety of collaborative robots from Universal Robots and other major suppliers.
Workforce
Iveco Reduces Worker Injuries with Wearable Exoskeletons
Vehicle manufacturer Iveco has been successfully outfitting assembly workers with Comau’s Mate exoskeleton since 2018.
Communication
PACK EXPO International 2022 Preview
Sponsored
Cognex In-Sight 2800 | Machine Vision Made Simple
Cognex In-Sight 2800 vision system enables users of all skill levels to use the power of deep learning to automate error detection. See for yourself by entering for your chance to win one of five In-Sight 2800.
Robotics
ABB’s 3 Robotics Predictions for 2022
With activity in the robotics space showing no sign of slowing, ABB’s Mark Segura weighs in on the developments you can expect to see this year.
Workforce
Expanding the Talent Pipeline with Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeships
A partnership between Festo-Didactic and two Ohio high schools underscores a growing interest in teaching automation technology skills at the primary and secondary levels.
Workforce
The Value of Generative Leadership
As working conditions, culture, and technology change, so must our approach to leadership.
Sponsored
KUKA Robotics AGILUS KR 3 R540 Robot Kit
The AGILUS series is a comprehensive family of small robots. Their performance is unrivaled in their payload categories featuring six axes, high speed, short cycle times, and an integrated energy supply system.
Workforce
The Value of Training
Differing standards imparted by universities, mentors, and previous companies can cause clashes as projects grow in complexity. Luckily, effective technical training offers an opportunity to mend the divide.
Safety
5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Industrial Wearable Devices
Smart wearables that monitor employee postures and movements can reduce workplace injuries and improve a company's bottom line, but understanding how to get the most out of the data they provide is key.
Supply Chain Management
The Automation, Supply Chain, Reshoring Connection
Supply chain disruptions over the past two years put a spotlight on the need to reshore critical manufacturing operations and the role automation will play in making this happen.
IIoT
Improving Human-Machine Interaction with Spatial Computing
The Digital Twin Consortium and AREA are working together to accelerate use cases for spatial computing—technologies that integrate digital twins and augmented reality to facilitate more dynamic interactions between workers and machines.
Workforce
Educational Partnerships Expand Across Industry
Universal Robots, Bosch, Danfoss, and Festo have all launched new partnerships and collaborations with academic institutions in the interest of bridging the automation skills gap.
Workforce
Ushering in the Next Generation of Engineers
Belden partners with Glenbrook South High School, donating equipment, time, and expertise to provide real world manufacturing experience to budding STEM students.
Workforce
Rockwell Automation and Cisco partner on New Manufacturing Training Program
With skilled labor shortages on the horizon for many manufacturers, Rockwell Automation and Cisco are collaborating with the University of Wisconsin to nurture a more automation-savvy workforce.
Robotics
Improving Human-Robot Collaboration for Material Handling Tasks
A new partnership between Fetch Robotics and Lucas Systems aims to help combine human and robot labor more efficiently.
Workforce
Frito-Lay Improves Workplace Ergonomics with Wearable Technology
The use of Kinetic’s Reflex wearable devices at Frito-Lay facilities reduced recordable injuries by 19% and cut work time lost by 67%.
Workforce
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Launches Metrix Connect Platform
Metrix Connect will host online and live events to help accelerate collaboration among industrial engineers and drive digital innovation in industry.
Workforce
Georgia-Pacific Leverages its Digital Transformation to Bridge the Skills Gap
Through a partnership with Rockwell Automation, Georgia-Pacific is using remote access to transform itself from an organization of scattered siloes to become a more digitally-savvy company.
Workforce
Augmented Reality Software to Streamline Operations
A new collaboration that pairs Lenovo’s ThinkReality software platform with augmented reality headsets from RealWear could help facilitate an information pipeline between enterprise planners and frontline personnel.
Workforce
Remote Access and the Skills Gap Connection
Although COVID-19 exacerbated the skills gap for many companies, the growing adoption of remote access technology may help to overcome it.
Workforce
How Automation is Helping Industry Adapt to Today’s Workforce Reality
Though it represents one of the greater job skill challenges for new entrants, technology is increasingly viewed as a key attractor for the next-generation industrial workforce.
Workforce
Autonomous Mobile Robots and Wearables Come Together to Boost Warehouse Productivity
A new partnership between inVia Robotics and Rufus Labs aims to combine mobile robots, wearables, and intelligent analytics to improve human-machine collaboration and maximize labor efficiency.
