The CHIPS and Science Act is sending billions of dollars across the nation to ramp up semiconductor production in the U.S. There’s one problem: a lack of qualified workers. Manufacturing already faces an ongoing labor shortage made worse by the pandemic. Work in the semiconductor field in particular is in even more trouble because the… Read more »
It’s not Santa Claus, eight tiny reindeer, or helpful elves, but automation that makes magic happen around the holidays. Automation plays a very important role in the holiday hustle and bustle. From manufacturing to packaging to shipping, automation is essential in the modern holiday season. Here are 10 interesting holiday shipping facts. 4 largest delivery… Read more »
Indramat manufactured some of the most reliable industrial motion control products the world’s ever seen. Indramat servos come with a 10-year estimated lifetime, which is the lifetime of the servo’s lubricated bearings. However, that estimate is kind of like the expiration date on a bag of sugar — it’s there out of necessity, but it… Read more »
There aren’t many inventions that totally get it right the first time. Time, technology, and trial and error usually lead to improvements. From the stone wheels that the Flintstones used, to the wooden wheels on Conestogas, to the performance rubber tires we use today, even something as basic and enduring as the wheel has been… Read more »
Celonis conducted a survey of business leaders, all from large companies, some from manufacturing, and found that 72% of respondents say that process issues are getting in the way of implementing AI initiatives. 84% of the respondents were actively working to bring AI into their companies, but 72% of those surveyed were having trouble. What… Read more »
Robots are quickly transforming most industries, from manufacturing and assembly lines to healthcare and transportation. Understanding the different types of robots available is crucial for choosing the right one for your specific needs. Here’s an overview of some basic robot types: Cartesian Robots (Gantry Robots) See a picture of a Cartesian or Gantry Robot. Description:… Read more »
The Kroc is a realistic robotic crocodile. We don’t know anyone who wants a crocodile in their factory or warehouse, so you may be wondering why anyone would work to create a robot crocodile in the first place. The simple answer is that it was made for TV. But a new article by the developers… Read more »
Industry 4.0 – that’s what we’re calling this next big shift in industry. It’s the fourth chapter in the long and exciting story about man, machines, and manufacturing. There’s been a recurring theme throughout this story, and for many it’s the focus of Chapter 4. It’s the battle of man and machine. It’s the idea… Read more »
Robots often mimic creatures found in the world, from pangolins to elephants. There have even been robots that used arachnid parts as grippers. But now researchers have figured out a way to use human cells to perform actions. They group themselves together into a “superbot”, they swim around, they heal scratches! Okay, they’re not going… Read more »
Sports Illustrated is the latest publication to face scandalous revelations about its use of AI to produce articles. More precisely, SI claims that it innocently bought AI-generated articles from AdVon, which AdVon claims were human-written even though they had fake authors with fake headshots and fake bios. One seasoned sportswriter pointed out that “The conventions… Read more »
