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Highly reflective metallic surfaces present significant challenges in machine vision inspections. Reflections can obscure critical details, making it difficult to identify defects that may only be visible from specific angles. Additionally, the quality of manual visual inspections can vary throughou...
Data-driven quality control is transforming modern manufacturing by identifying variations in processes before defects occur. This proactive approach allows teams to monitor conditions that lead to nonconforming parts, reducing scrap, rework, and delivery pressures while maintaining quality costs....
Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. (MCRI) has announced an expansion of its automation portfolio by integrating new specialized automation technologies and intellectual property. This enhancement includes capabilities in tire manufacturing automation, robotic painting, precision fluid application, surfa...
Solid State Automation and Controls (SSAC) faced a significant challenge when a customer required a Motor Control Center (MCC) for a new facility, with a traditional lead time of 14 months. The facility needed to be operational in just eight months, prompting SSAC to innovate a solution. They design...
In a recent episode of Automation World’s podcast, Raj Rajendra, a Siemens portfolio sales specialist, discussed the concept of 'everyday automation.' This approach focuses on smaller applications such as HVAC, water systems, and building automation, providing users with essential capabilities witho...
Recent discussions in the automation industry have focused on the evolution of software and logic processing hardware. As software-defined automation and concepts like DevOps gain traction, the role of controls engineers is shifting but remains crucial. While modern tools streamline logic production...
Hebbian Robotics has launched HFlow 0.2.4, a preliminary version of its open-source tool aimed at robotic data quality control. The software organizes videos, joint states, actions, and timestamps used for training models, while tracking transformations applied to each episode. Robotic teams often a...
In a recent podcast, Devin Murray, safety manager at Schmersal, discussed the advantages of digital lockout/tagout methods. The conversation highlighted the prevalent applications of this safety tactic and the impact of increasing network complexity on its effectiveness. Additionally, the podcast ad...
In the rapidly growing $15 billion pest control industry, companies face significant challenges as they expand into new territories. The primary concern is not the prevalence of pests but rather the potential for human error, which can jeopardize operational consistency. As businesses scale, the ris...
In recent years, the evolution of control cabinets in modern factories has significantly transformed, with a notable increase in the complexity of components housed within them. Engineers are now tasked with integrating advanced technologies such as vision systems, sensors, controllers, and networki...
The electronics industry is undergoing a significant transformation as manufacturers increasingly adopt collaborative robots to enhance quality control and inspection processes. With rapid product lifecycles and the demand for zero-defect production, traditional automation methods often fall short i...
A new partnership has been formed to implement a unified system of record aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in manufacturing environments. This initiative is designed to standardize execution processes, document as-built history, and improve traceability, all while minimizing disruptions on...
Epson Robots, recognized as the leading SCARA robot manufacturer globally, has formed a strategic partnership with Clayton Controls, Inc. This collaboration aims to enhance automation solutions across the Southwest region. The announcement was made on March 31, 2026, in Los Alamitos, California. The...
JAKA, a leader in automation robotics technology, has unveiled its advanced polishing robot, powered by the innovative CAB V3 controller, designed to enhance the precision and consistency of metal component finishing. This cutting-edge system, which integrates sophisticated sensing and control mecha...
JAKA, a leader in collaborative robotic solutions, emphasizes the importance of control system architecture in industrial automation, particularly the choice between cloud-based and edge computing. This decision significantly influences a system's capabilities, response times, and reliability. The c...
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