Articles & News on Discrete Manufacturing & Machine Control

The Top Five Robot Trends of 2023

  • February 20, 2023
  • News

The International Federation of Robotics analyzes the top 5 trends shaping robotics and automation in 2023.

88% of Business Leaders Would Be Happier If Administrative Tasks Were Automated

  • February 15, 2023
  • News

The latest SS&C Blue Prism conducted study highlights growing issues of burnout and demands for workplace empowerment.

Proposed Test Method Supports Grasp Strength in Robotics

  • February 15, 2023
  • News

ASTM International’s robotics, automation and autonomous systems committee (F45) is developing a proposed standard on grasp strength of robot end-effectors.

ABB Publishes 900th Edition of the Company’s Technical Journal ABB Review

  • February 14, 2023
  • News

ABB Review magazine has been in continuous publication since 1914.

AI-Powered Kindred INDUCT Automates Induction of One Million Items with 95% Accuracy

  • February 13, 2023
  • News

Results from a test at high-volume logistics and transportation hub proves INDUCT’s performance in field.

North America Sees Record Robot Sales in 2022

  • February 10, 2023
  • News

Association for Advancing Automation stats show 44,196 robots ordered in 2022, up 11% over 2021; records result from resurgence in sales from automotive companies looking to boost EV production.

Communication and Safety Challenges Facing Mobile Robots Manufacturers

  • by Mark Crossley, Daniel Heinzler, Fredrik Brynolf and Thomas Carlsson
  • February 10, 2023
  • Feature

This article outlines the main communication and safety challenges facing mobile robot manufacturers and provides an easy way to overcome these challenges to keep mobile robots moving.

RapidDirect Utilizes Algorithm to Achieve Automation in CNC Machining Business

  • February 10, 2023
  • News

However, regardless of the enormous benefits these CNC machining businesses offer, these businesses encounter certain challenges in their day-to-day operations. .

International Society of Automation (ISA) Announces 2023 Global Event Schedule

  • by Melissa Landon
  • February 9, 2023
  • News

International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced its global and virtual events for 2023.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Exhibits High-Efficiency Drive Solutions at ProMat 2023

  • February 8, 2023
  • News

NORD will be at ProMat 2023 held in Chicago, Illonois, March 20-23 to showcase their latest supply chain technology and system solutions.