Will Industry 4.0 Create The Dark Factory?
The specter of the dark factory is haunting industrialized countries. It is dark because there aren’t any people in it and no need to turn on the lights. Machines will
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Industry 4.0
Human Eye-Resolution Industrial VR Headset Launched
Varjo, a technology leader in industrial-grade VR/XR headsets, has announced the world’s first human eye-resolution virtual reality device, the Varjo VR-1. The VR-1 is designed solely for professionals in industrial
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Improve Manufacturing Productivity
Engineers at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre’s Factory 2050 in Sheffield, UK are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to learn what machine utilization looks like on the workshop floor. The aim
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Augmented Reality Tracking Receives Investment
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and the HTGF are taking a stake in the AR startup Visometry GmbH, a spinoff of Fraunhofer IGD. With its VisionLib engine, the startup has been providing AR
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What Is Cognitive Manufacturing?
Cognitive manufacturing uses cognitive computing, the Industrial IoT, and advanced analytics to optimize manufacturing processes in ways that were not previously possible. It helps organizations improve fundamental business metrics such
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Economic Forum Recognizes Advanced Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Sites
The World Economic Forum has officially recognized the Sandvik Coromant production unit in Gimo, Sweden as an advanced Industry 4.0 facility. The plant has been selected as a “lighthouse” site,
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Rethinking Quality for Dummies – Take Quality to the Next Level
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has announced the availability of its free eBook, ‘Rethink Quality For Dummies’. Authored by quality experts at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, who have prepared the guide to assist readers
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Smart Data Analytics – Intelligent use of Production Data for Efficient Processes and Premium Quality
Building a car generates massive amounts of data throughout the value chain. The BMW Group uses its Smart Data Analytics digitization cluster to analyse this data selectively and enhance its
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High-Precision Measurement – Any Material or Surface
The Keyence CL-3000 CL-3000 series ultra-compact coaxial laser displacement sensors address manufacturing challenges providing high-precision measurement providing simple sensor head installation and program settings. The new multi-color confocal displacement sensors
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Machine Vision Meets Industry 4.0
With industry transitioning to Industry 4.0 and the 4th industrial revolution five questions were asked to Dr. Heiko Frohn, Chief Technology Officer, VITRONIC GmbH, a world leader in industrial machine
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