Smart Factory – Why is it the future of smart manufacturing?
The fourth industrial revolution has a profound and lasting impact on global manufacturing. By combining technologies (such as the internet of things (IoT), cyber-physical...
Factors to consider while selecting appropriate industrial robots
The selection of appropriate robots for industrial and automation applications is one of the most crucial and difficult decision-making exercises since manufacturers need to...
Top collaborative robots (cobots) in the market in 2022 [Updated]
Until recently, robots have always been big and robust devices, designed to complete specific tasks. They were kept in cages and surrounded by guards...
Programming industrial robots – Effective learning methods
Programming industrial robots touch every aspect of robotics, including interfaces with other automatic systems such as PLCs, intelligent sensors, manipulators, supervision computers, etc.
It involves...
From diesel to electric trucks – A big step towards autonomous trucking
The ongoing need to transport goods means the trucking industry will be booming for some time. The sector is responsible for transporting 70% of...
Smart sensors in modern logistics: Overcoming supply chain disruptions
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on supply chain operations worldwide, creating massive disruptions and new challenges in four critical points in the logistics...
How often do robots need preventative maintenance?
Throughout the United States, we find robots performing dangerous and distasteful jobs that only present risk and boredom for human workers. Robots are used...
Augmented and Virtual Reality in AEC – New opportunities and use cases
The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is one of the largest industries in the United States, with expenditure reaching over $1.162 trillion each...
Notable exterior wall finishing robots for smart construction
Today's highly competitive and market-oriented construction companies require automatic and robotized construction systems to meet the increasing demand for quality at a lower cost...
Four concrete finishing robots transforming interior finishing operations
Concrete finishing is an essential step in construction that requires immense attention and effort to smooth and level out the surface. Traditionally, workers use...
Ship automation: Promises and challenges affecting sea operations
Maintaining and operating a ship, be it a passenger ship, container or tanker, is a complex and time consuming endeavor. Most vessels use proprietary...
Top 12 industrial exoskeleton technologies for industrial workers
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is one of the most common conditions among industry workers. Most strain injuries associated with MSDs, are caused by repetitive manual...
