FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced the FLIR A6301, a cooled-core longwave thermal imaging camera designed for 24/7 inspection and automation applications aimed at making production lines more efficient and improving product quality.
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In the first quarter 2024, the index of machine tool orders, elaborated by the Economic Studies Department & Business Culture Centre of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, highlighted an 18.9% downturn over the period January-March 2023.
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SpOTTO plays a pivotal role in creating and refining the plant’s fully connected digital twin. The digital twin operates on three levels: On the first level, 3D representations of the entire plant are generated. The second level comprises a large data layer into which the autonomous robot dog, production facilities and IT systems at the plant feed all relevant information.
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MAS’s cutting-edge QC Plus software allows the robot to scan a component, create custom paths, and adapt it with zero input from a robot operator. Integrating with FerRobotics’ patented Active Compliant Technology (ACT) enables the robot to use varying force when sanding, delivering the best quality.
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The production of tiny plastic components is a multifaceted task that relies on the professional collaboration of specialists in areas such as design, material science, tool creation, micro-molding processes, quality checks, and the final assembly to achieve high-volume production for clients.
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The 2024 AI in European Manufacturing Report sheds light on the current adoption rates, benefits, and future expectations of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing. The report reveals that most European manufacturers have high hopes for AI, but fail to implement the technology.
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Omron Automation and Neura Robotics GmbH, an innovation leader in cognitive robotics, have announced their strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing manufacturing efficiency through advanced AI-driven cognitive automation technologies. This collaboration was highlighted at the recent Automate trade show in Chicago where the two companies introduced the new Omron intelligent Cognitive Robot (iCR) series.
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With each captured workpiece, the extended system reports rejects ‘inline’ and constantly optimizes its recognition, independently of adjustments in the milling process. The self-learning defect detection opens up new potential in manufacturing to save time and money in quality assurance.
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ModuleWorks, a leading innovator in toolpath generation and simulation technology for digital manufacturing, has announced the successful closure of its Strategic Partner Program (SPP) investment round. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s history, with industry leaders in the areas of CAD/CAM, CNC controls, machine tools and cutting tools joining the program as minority shareholders in ModuleWorks. Investing partners include Autodesk Inc., DMG MORI AG, DN Solutions, Kennametal, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and PTC Inc. among others.
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Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by The Association For Manufacturing Technology(AMT) , reached $435.7 million in March 2024.
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