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Siemens and Voltaiq collaborate to optimize battery manufacturing

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Siemens Digital Industries Software is collaborating with Voltaiq to “accelerate battery manufacturing” by combining their strengths to offer unparalleled capabilities for battery manufacturing-focused companies.

This collaboration aims to bring together the production-proven capabilities of both Siemens’ Insights Hub and Voltaiq’s Enterprise Battery Intelligence (EBI), customers can gain access to unparalleled capability specific to battery-domain companies to help rapidly scale operations smoothly, from initial testing to full-scale production lines.

Raymond Kok, SVP and managing director, cloud and edge foundational services, Siemens Digital Industries CTO, says: “Our collaboration with Voltaiq aligns with Siemens’ ongoing mission to continue delivering Industrial IoT value. [Read more…] about Siemens and Voltaiq collaborate to optimize battery manufacturing

Pros and Cons of Integrating Robotics in Manufacturing

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As technology advances, it paves the way for new breakthroughs in automation. It’s, therefore, not a surprise that the robotics industry is experiencing a significant boom. This trend is especially true for industrial robotics tailored to the manufacturing sector.

There are many applications for robotics, and automated integration is extensive, from medical device production and food packaging to metal fabrication and consumer goods assembly.

As a manufacturing company, however, it’s crucial to assess your unique application to identify possible downsides and benefits of industrial robots before integration. This post explores the pros and cons of incorporating robotics into manufacturing processes. Read on to learn more. [Read more…] about Pros and Cons of Integrating Robotics in Manufacturing

ABB to supply over 1,300 robots to Volvo Cars

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ABB says it has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Volvo Cars to supply more than 1,300 robots and functional packages to build the next generation of electric vehicles. This will support the Swedish car manufacturer to achieve its ambitious sustainability targets.

Marc Segura, ABB Robotics president, says: “The automotive industry’s historic transformation, driven by increasing consumer demand for electric vehicles and a desire to operate more sustainably, is creating new opportunities as well as challenges for global manufacturers.

“This latest commitment from our partner Volvo Cars demonstrates our shared focus of delivering more sustainable manufacturing. Through our new, energy efficient large robot family and OmniCoreTM controllers we will help to deliver energy savings of up to 20 percent at sites around the world.” [Read more…] about ABB to supply over 1,300 robots to Volvo Cars

Comau and LiNa Energy develop automated manufacturing for battery production

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Comau has joined forces with LiNa to design an “innovative and scalable manufacturing” solution for solid-state sodium-metal-chloride battery cells.

Through simultaneous engineering, the team has finalized a concept design, allowing LiNa, a provider of low cost solid-state sodium battery technologies, to automate their battery production process.

The companies intend to validate the sustainable, safe, and efficient oxygen-free dry box environment as a step towards larger-scale manufacturing. [Read more…] about Comau and LiNa Energy develop automated manufacturing for battery production

The Rise of Automation in Manufacturing

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Manufacturing operations across the globe have experienced a great deal of turbulence in recent years.

From disruptions to production lines and supply chains brought about by both the pandemic and geopolitical disturbances, to an increased focus on sustainable practices intended to reduce energy consumption and make more appropriate use of finite resources.

In an effort to address these pressures, organizations around the world are working to find actionable ways to improve productivity without incurring avoidable expenses. [Read more…] about The Rise of Automation in Manufacturing

6 Benefits of Incorporating Generative AI in Manufacturing

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The manufacturing industry is experiencing a significant transformation driven by the adoption of advanced technologies.

Among these, Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) stands out as a powerful force in this change. It’s a groundbreaking aspect of AI with the potential to reshape conventional manufacturing processes.

Its ability to create new designs, improve production efficiency, and stimulate innovation is causing a major shift in the industry. [Read more…] about 6 Benefits of Incorporating Generative AI in Manufacturing

Sheet Metal Fabrication: Crafting Precision with Expert Finishing Services

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Sheet metal fabrication, a testament to the ingenuity of human engineering, stands as a cornerstone in the world of manufacturing.

This versatile and widely-used process involves the meticulous manipulation of metal sheets, transforming them into the building blocks of countless industries.

From the automotive sector’s precision-engineered components to the artistry of architectural elements that grace our cities, and even the humblest household appliances that make our lives easier, sheet metal plays an indispensable role in shaping our modern world. [Read more…] about Sheet Metal Fabrication: Crafting Precision with Expert Finishing Services

Augmentus Secures $5 million Series A Funding to Automate High-Mix and Complex Manufacturing with No-Code Robotics

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Augmentus pioneers intelligent, no-code computer vision and robot motion planning, enabling industrial robot programming in minutes instead of days

Augmentus, the global leader in intelligent and no-code robotics software solutions, today announced the successful completion of a USD 5 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Sierra Ventures, along with existing seed investor Cocoon Capital.

Conventional robot programming is both highly fragmented and costly. Robot manufacturers use proprietary programming languages, which require customers to undergo extensive training and expertise to operate their robots, resulting in 75% of lifetime costs being attributed to software and programming.

The industrial robotics software market is projected to reach USD 47 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 27%. Augmentus’ no-code, vision-based robotics system is poised to disrupt this market. [Read more…] about Augmentus Secures $5 million Series A Funding to Automate High-Mix and Complex Manufacturing with No-Code Robotics

Renault facility with 648 robots celebrates manufacturing ‘100 million engines and gear boxes’

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Automaker Renault’s Cléon factory, which specialises in manufacturing engines and components for both electric and internal combustion vehicles, could never be mistaken for a mere production plant.

It is first and foremost a “symbol of human ingenuity and technological innovation”, says the company. Since the iconic factory founded in 1958, it has shaped the landscape of the automotive industry, recently hitting the impressive milestone of 100 million engines and gear boxes manufactured.

Dive into this fascinating industrial arena, where the past meets the future. Welcome to the Cléon Megafactory. [Read more…] about Renault facility with 648 robots celebrates manufacturing ‘100 million engines and gear boxes’