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Iveco Reduces Worker Injuries with Wearable Exoskeletons

Vehicle manufacturer Iveco has been successfully outfitting assembly workers with Comau’s Mate exoskeleton since 2018.

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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.

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.

The Value of Generative Leadership

As working conditions, culture, and technology change, so must our approach to leadership.

Managing the Psychology of Change in Upgrades

When it comes to upgrades, it’s not about technology; it’s change itself that you need to manage.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What Happens When The Agile Culture Becomes a Trend?

While the Agile framework has much to offer, if not correctly implemented it could result in lost value.

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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.

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.

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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.

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%.

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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.

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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.

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