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Factory Operating Systems: Software That Supports Making Hardware
Factory Operating Systems: Software That Supports Making Hardware
Factory Operating Systems: Software That Supports Making Hardware
Factory Operating Systems: Software That Supports Making Hardware
Factory Operating Systems: Software That Supports Making Hardware

Factory Operating Systems: Software That Supports Making Hardware

A startup focuses on getting information from design and engineering down to the shop floor and back again to enrich decision-making and improve the product. Takeaway: insights...
Festo

Festo Offers Components for Intralogistics Motion Automation

The company’s lineup includes components for pushing/sorting, gripping/picking and lifting/conveying, as well as a 7th axis solution for bin picking.
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AI and Pi: Taking ChatGPT for a Spin

Artificial intelligence has evolved since the 1970s, and each iteration has been a new tool to try. How are you and your company using AI these days?
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Smart Factories, M2M Connections Markets Continue to Grow

Ever-increasing machine connectedness means that today’s design engineers consider smart connectivity, predictive maintenance and cybersecurity as well as mechanical design and...
Sharon Spielman

Insights from MD&M West: Keynotes, Sessions and Exhibits

The medical design and manufacturing event addressed the needs of the growing medical device industry through presentations and exhibits that did not disappoint.
Phoenix Contact Deutschland GmbH

Low-Cost Automation: Explore New Paths Via Magnetism and Gravity

This case study on a robotics solution for positioning bulk goods uses simple physical methods—magnetism and gravity—to achieve low-cost automation. Why? Because simple and inexpensive...
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OMRON Chose Wind River Studio for Industrial Edge Platform Development

The automation company has selected the software company to help improve its development productivity.
Machine Design

Hannover Messe 2024 Preview: Automation, Digitalization and Electrification

The annual industrial trade fair will examine ways to make efficient use of automation, artificial intelligence, renewable energies and hydrogen.
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Hey Engineers: It’s Your Week!

Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), Engineers Week (EWeek) is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce.