Consistently high quality is an absolute must in automotive production. To ensure that welded connections in body shells meet these standards, DGH Group has developed an application that automatically inspects them and identifies anomalies.
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Cognitive automation is emerging as one of the most significant enablers of smart manufacturing. By combining artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision with traditional automation, it goes beyond executing repetitive tasks to make decisions, adapt to changing conditions, and continuously learn from data.
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Zebra Technologies Corporation, a leader in digitising and automating frontline workflows, is advising businesses to make better use of their frontline data to maximise the benefits of AI solutions.
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Critical Manufacturing, a provider of next-generation Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), has announced the acquisition of Convanit, an AI specialist focused on image-based analytics for high-tech manufacturing.
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IntelliAM, a UK technology company specialising in AI and machine learning technology for the manufacturing sector, has entered a strategic partnership with US-based hardware innovator, Connection Technology Center (CTC), to co-develop advanced smart sensing solutions for the American manufacturing sector.
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Hexagon, a global leader in measurement technologies, has published its 2025 flagship report, “Future of robotics 2035: Insights from industry experts.” The thought-provoking analysis charts the accelerating fusion of artificial intelligence and robotics – and what it will take for workforces, businesses, and societies to thrive through the transformation.
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Bosch continues to set the pace in the application and development of artificial intelligence (AI): by the end of 2027, the technology company will invest more than 2.5 billion euros in this field.
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Kitov AI, a leader in AI-powered visual inspection solutions, has announced the availability of Kitov AI 2.9, a significant update to its acclaimed software platform. This latest version introduces a suite of powerful features designed to enhance quality, elevate precision, streamline workflows and deepen integration with manufacturing ecosystems, further solidifying Kitov AI’s position at the forefront of AI leading quality control innovation.
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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF have developed cognitive robot capabilities that can handle complex tasks in manufacturing that were previously impossible to automate.
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Whenever vehicle production equipment fails at a BMW Group plant, every minute counts. The maintenance team must work quickly to identify and resolve the cause of the fault. Now, employees can ask the new digital AI assistant, “Factory Genius”, for help: It can suggest solutions for the specific system problem within seconds, reducing the time required for error diagnosis to a minimum.
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