Twenty percent of those surveyed believe that machines will eventually take over the world. For those older than 65 years of age, the amount climbs to 25 percent, whereas for 16 to 29 year-olds it sinks to 15 percent. A good 28 percent of respondents do not believe that AI will fulfill the high expectations – this applies more to 16 to 29-year-olds (22 percent) than to t...
Twenty live streams and lectures: This is how the industrial transformation is working today Herborn, 10 March 2021 - The demand for digital solutions in industry is continuously increasing. What companies need are faster and more flexible solutions that offer clear efficiency effects. Added value is provided by things that work today and solve problems technically, eco...
Infinite opportunities from infinite data The industrial world is facing urgent challenges that must met quickly and sustainably. The path to this success involves digitalizing and automating processes and, with an intelligent energy supply as a basis, making intensive use of the resulting data. This is the only way for companies to act swiftly under rapidly changing mar...
Article written by Bernhard Schroth, James DeRose (PhD), Dr. Kay Scheffler, Dr. Konstantin Kartaschew Particulate contamination present in hydraulic or lubricating fluids can cause malfunctions or damage to mechanical systems. For high-precision systems, like turbochargers used in car, boat, and airplane motors, quality control of the fluid contamination that occurs dur...
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On May 6th, 1964, the New York Times featured an interview with Theodor Maiman, the man who had built the first laser in Mai 1960. 60 years later we know how many problems his invention solved. Without lasers, we would have no internet, no computers and no gene sequencing, to name but a few major applications. But it took 60 years and many brilliant minds around the glob...
To meet these challenges, Comau is rethinking electrical motor and transmission assembly by fully integrating design validation, resin verification, rotor preparation/winding, and multi-model manufacturing flexibility as part of a functional, efficient and versatile operational philosophy. by Ermanno Faccin, Head of Powertrain & Electrical Drive Unit – Assembly & Tes...
Equipped with visual sensors, Sparrow is able to collect data, then transmit and analyze it on its software platform AIM. Now Percepto’s AIM platform can also integrate with other robotic solutions such as Boston Dynamics‘ four-legged robot Spot. We spoke with CEO Dor Abuhasira. Autonomous drone maker Percepto announced this week it had secured $45 million in investme...
Čapek’s prescient production, in addition to using the word “robot” for the very first time, sparked longstanding debate on the social, moral and economic arguments over the development and use of artificially intelligent technologies. It is interesting to note that the word robot comes from the Czech for “forced labor”. The robots in R.U.R are not mechanical devices....
Abigail Saltmarsh, Daniel Allen, Hicham Dhouibi, Célia Sampol and Mike Farish contributed to this report. The pandemic has forced us to find reliable ways of maintaining distance from those infected with the virus and preventing the spread of germs. In hospitals or public areas, robots have been and continue to be particularly useful. First, they don’t get sick so the...
Testing for hazardous gases can be a challenge in the workplace. Invisible, odorless gases can be difficult to detect, which is why it’s important to test the air before entering the space. Everyone should be aware of these hazards so they can take the right steps to protect themselves on the job. The testing process should include the following steps: When to test A...
mdaaS is geospatial productivity made simple and affordable. Join us to learn how mdaaS can supply your surveying business with the necessary equipment to gather data using a UAV. This webinar is designed to help you understand the options within the program, and to configure what might be best for them. In this webinar we will cover: What is mdaaS How you pr...
iello UPS expands its connectivity solutions by adding a new accessory in the PROFINET field: MultiCOM 421 is compatible with all UPS units equipped with communication slots and is an accessory that allows you to connect the UPS to a PROFINET-IO network. The PROFINET (Process Field Net) communication protocol was born as an evolution of Profibus (Process Field Bus) and ...
Every two weeks, Jean-François Dufour, CEO of DCA, will decipher one of the objectives of the “Made in China 2025” plan including semiconductors, machine tools, electric vehicles, railways, and telecom. September 15 marks the end of a transitory period, after which Washington will exert control over the sale of any electronic component containing US technology to Chin...
One model of success has been at Lamborghini where its Sant’Agata Bolognese factory was expanded in 2017 to incorporate cutting-edge technologies for the production of the Urus. Ranieri Niccoli, Chief Manufacturing Officer, says: “It is true that in theory Industry 4.0 technologies tend to be for efficiency and mass production. But there does not have to be a contrad...
DirectIndustry magazine has decided to partner with intelligence consultancy DCA Chine Analyse (DCA China Analysis) to offer our readers key information to help you understand and analyze Chinese industry in order to accurately evaluate the competition and your business potential. On the occasion of this partnership, DCA is offering DirectIndustry e-magazine readers a...
"Because of our expertise in the automotive filtration industry, we believed we could adapt to supply the filter media used in the face masks worn by health care providers, which are also in high demand across the nation,” said Christopher Holm, director of filter media technology and IP at Cummins. At the same time, the lab was searching for ways to scale up producti...
20 Years of AUTOMATION with Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation is an American provider of industrial automation and information technology headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1903 and is known for its Allen-Bradley logic controller. More recently, Rockwell Automation has been recognized for its FactoryTalk software. What are the g...
Thanks to the implementation of advanced manufacturing technology, they were able to triple their output and reach more malnourished people. Advanced manufacturing and humanitarian aid are not often thought of together. Edesia demonstrates an example of how modern technology can support non-profit organizations. Edesia takes its name from the Roman goddess of food. T...
In this interview, we focus on drones. Michael de Lagarde, CEO of Delair, gives his insights into 20 years of innovations in the drone industry. 20 Years of DRONES with Delair Delair is a France-based manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). It was founded in 2011 by aerospace experts. Delair also provides end-to-end, visual intelligence solutions that ena...
The 50,000th cobot came in a special delivery as Jürgen von Hollen, president of Universal Robots, personally handed over the cobot to VEMA technische Kunststoffteile GmbH and VEMA Werkzeug- und Formenbau GmbH located in Krauchenwies-Göggingen, Germany, at a ceremony held at VEMA. “We have worked very hard in the past 15 years to develop an entirely new market segmen...
That’s what Vincent Gérard, CEO of the French company VirtualExpo Group which powers DirectIndustry, thinks. Today, the company is officially launching its new online marketplaces. This interview was conducted by Camille Rustici, Editor-in-Chief of DirectIndustry e-Magazine, Célia Sampol, Editor-in-Chief of MedicalExpo e-Magazine and Erin Tallman, Editor-in-Chief of A...
In this article, we focus on robotics. Duilio Amico, Marketing and Network Development Director Robotics & Automation Products at Comau, gives his insights into 20 years of innovations in robotics. 20 Years of ROBOTICS with Comau Comau is a multinational Italy-based company specialized in industrial automation. Their competencies range from technologies and system...
The LITHIUM SERIES II Electric Torque Tool is the next revolution in bolting technology redesigned from the ground up with expanded functionality, greater durability, and intuitive usability. This lightweight 36 Volt battery powered tool, with capacity up to 5000 ft-lbs, is the ultimate solution for strength and portability in industrial bolting jobs worldwide. This tool...
In this interview, we focus on the logistics sector. Crystal Parrott, Vice President of the Robotics Center of Excellence at supply chain technology supplier Dematic, gives her insights into 20 years of innovations in logistics. 20 Years of LOGISTICS with Dematic Dematic is a supplier of integrated automated supply chain technology and was founded in 1819. They off...
Waste classification leads people's livelihood and civilization. The classified delivery and management of domestic waste reflects management level and civilization of the city. In order to comprehensively improve the level of harmless and resource-based utilization of waste, Zhengzhou promotes the construction of domestic waste sorting centers in all districts. Through ...
From new physical distancing monitoring systems to intelligent access portals and health trackers, welcome to your new office. How to remove the stress of returning to work? This is the number one question employers need to address today. With the COVID-19 health crisis, companies, factories and administrations will have to ensure that the people present on their pre...
Reuters reported that the re-opening of chicken and pork plants was announced by Francisco Turra, the president of Brazilian poultry and pork processor association ABPA. In a statement to Reuters, BRF said that it has reached an agreement with the local officials to reopen its meat processing facilities. Located in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, the plant is reported ...
The company noted that the new line at its Singapore chocolate facility, the largest in the country, would increase the volume of chocolate for the Asia Pacific market. Barry Callebaut Asia Pacific president Ben De Schryver said: “We are very encouraged by the steady growth of Singapore’s food industry, which would not have been possible without the country’s strong r...
Located adjacent to Stanley Marketplace in Aurora, Colorado, the new greenhouse will be engaged in the production of fresh local produce all through the year and distribute to grocery retailers, including Whole Foods Market, Choice Markets and Alfalfa’s, across seven states in the US. Gotham Greens co-founder and CEO Viraj Puri said: “Given the current pressures on ou...
RENESSE, Netherlands (AP) — You can always count on a robot for perfect timing. When Shaosong Hu saw robotic waiters serving food in China last fall, he knew exactly what he wanted for his restaurant in the Dutch beachside town of Renesse. He just didn’t have a clue how useful they would prove. The coronavirus pandemic has turned a whimsical idea into perhaps a win...
In this interview, we focus on collaborative robots. Esben Hallundbæk Østergaard, co-founder of Universal Robots, gives his insights into 20 years of innovations in robotics, including the birth of cobotics, which his company very much encouraged. 20 Years of ROBOTICS with Universal Robots Universal Robots is a Danish robot manufacturer founded in 2005 by three eng...
A refinery plant had a daily maintenance application that required two large valves be opened and closed twice per day for cleaning. Two low cost torque multipliers were being used for loosening and re-tightening the bolts on the valves. After viewing their application with the plant manager, the alkitronic representative of Mountz Inc. demonstrated the alkitronic CLD...
Initially named J. Huber & Cie. AG, the company was based on Jakob Huber’s great ingenuity. He continuously adapted to current requirements and so the company developed and manufactured a very wide range of different products until 1989. Since concentrating on pressure measurement technology in 1989, Huba Control has been developing, manufacturing and selling components ...
In this interview, we focus on machine-tools. Filip GEERTS, Director General, CECIMO – European Association of the Machine Tool Industries and related Manufacturing Technologies gives his insights into 20 years of innovations in machine-tools. 20 Years of MACHINE-TOOLS with CECIMO Cecimo is a European umbrella organization of machine tool manufacturers, consisting of...
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