Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.95
January 31, 2018
…future,” said Marty Edwards, managing director and director of government relations at the Automation Federation. “Events like the FIRST Robotics Competition drive home just how exciting science, technology, engineering and math—STEM for short—and automation-related learning can be for young people. ISA and the Automation Federation have immense potential to tap into this excitement, and attract many more young people to our profession.” Edwards encourages all ISA and AF members to take a closer look at how they can get more involved in FIRST programs and activities. This year, more than 255,000 volunteers (including mentors, coaches and judges) have already signed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.47
January 01, 2018
…than 150 co-workers in our company, the idea of self-government and free training in apprenticeships of robots was appreciated by everyone,” says Mathieu Spinnler, who explains that the modules also helped him realize what areas of the robot applications installed he needed to discuss with an integrator. At Vira Brands, a Spanish confectionary and chocolate manufacturer, the robotics modules gave the company’s area manager, Joan Teixidó, the insight to implement a UR cobot in the production line: “We decided to opt for this technology and doing the free online Universal Robots Academy course helped us take the step,” says Joan…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 16.70
January 01, 2018
CGTech specializes in numerical control (NC/CNC) simulation, verification, optimization, and analysis software technology for manufacturing. Since 1988 CGTech’s product, VERICUT® software, has become the industry standard for simulating CNC machining in order to detect errors, potential collisions, or areas of inefficiency. VERICUT enables NC programmers to reduce prove-outs, virtually eliminate errors, and optimize NC programs for faster, more efficient machining. With offices worldwide, VERICUT software is used by companies of all sizes, universities/trade schools, and government agencies.
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 15.92
January 01, 2018
Intel's innovation in cloud computing, data center, Internet of Things (IoT), and PC solutions is powering the smart and connected digital world we live in. Intel has transformed into a company that now also powers the majority of the world’s data centers, connecting hundreds of millions of mobile and IoT devices, and helping to secure and protect enterprise and government IT systems. Our manufacturing advantage, fueled by our pursuit of Moore’s Law, lets us continuously push the limits of performance and create experiences which can be made possible.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.08
December 21, 2017
…transport could happen. The study makes recommendations to help governments manage potential disruption and ensure a just transition for affected drivers. The main takeaway: Although automated road freight will save costs, reduce emissions, and make roads safer, the impact on driver jobs requires a managed transition. In short: we need to be thinking about an autonomous future now. We Can’t Ignore the Future We may still be a long way away from artificial intelligence (AI) behind the wheels of the world’s semis, but companies managing large vehicle fleets ignore the technological advances at their own peril. Logistics industry players certainly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.99
December 20, 2017
…the structural certification analysis of composites. “This is a government-led initiative to help bring companies together to work on common problems of interest,” says Craig Collier, president of Collier Research. “The US industry has identified that composite structures are important, but it’s taking too long to certify them and test them. We need to figure out how to improve that.” NASA’s Advanced Composites Consortium is focused on composite research and techniques to help maintain US leadership in aviation manufacturing. Image Courtesy of NASA. Using composites compounds an already lengthy product development cycle for aircraft as there are key steps involved…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.89
November 19, 2017
…technology is safe and reliable,” said Rodrigues. “That means performing extensive tests and working with our partners in the government to get it - and the market - ready.” Related: ‘Last Mile’ Solution for Driverless Trucks Download: Analysis of Truck Driver Age Demographics Across Two Decades
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.76
November 10, 2017
…rest of the world. In Brazil, for example, the government is deploying camera-equipped drones to inspect remote agricultural producers suspected of breaking labor laws. And drones are already monitoring air quality and providing support during health emergencies. But urban mobility is not an appropriate application for UAV technology. The problems of mass transportation can be fixed with our feet planted firmly on the ground – and long before flying taxis are even a viable alternative. With improvements to digital networks and real-time data, autonomous cars, trucks, and boats – like the Roboat that colleagues and I are prototyping in Amsterdam…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.63
November 03, 2017
…from companies making and using drones, will allow local governments to apply to the Federal Aviation Administration for waivers allowing them to conduct tests of deliveries, drone air-traffic systems, long-range flights and other uses generally prohibited under current rules, Kratsios said. “These partnerships will allow local communities to experiment with new technologies like package deliveries”Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao The move is the latest attempt to jump-start an industry in which technology has moved at a rapid clip - only to be held back by regulatory and safety concerns. The government adopted rules allowing routine commercial flights last year, but with…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 13.97
September 11, 2017
…The company was founded in 1971 and supplies defense, government, and commercial customers with unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems. AeroVironment said its purpose “is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation.” Its systems are designed to provide customers a fresh vantage point, enabling them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. “Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.65
June 01, 2017
…overcoming current manufacturing challenges such as security concerns, lagging government initiatives, and a slowdown in cognitive technology growth due to conservative manufacturing mind-sets. Key trends in cognitive manufacturing include: ● A surge in the adoption of autonomous robots in manufacturing ● Cognitive insights generated by AI feeds on big data ● An evolving manufacturing landscape driven by machine learning ● Advancing AI in manufacturing that will push up economic growth and drive down human employment ● Growing implementation of cognitive solutions in industries due to demand for better operational productivity “Deep learning and predictive analytics adoption rates are swiftly advancing.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.10
May 05, 2017
…smarter and more capable of monitoring different conditions. Additionally, governments in places such as Ohio with its Smart Mobility Corridor program are embedding fiber optic cable and sensors right into roads to create “smart roads” that can help pinpoint congestion or weather trends. Final-mile evolution: Nebraska Furniture Mart shares “final-mile” visibility with customers Routing and scheduling for final-mile delivery of goods, along with real-time insight into delivery progress, can help retailers save on fuel costs and fleet efficiencies, but the larger benefits might just be customer-service focused. That’s what Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) has discovered via implementation of final-mile routing…
