Articles & News on Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

Securing Critical Infrastructure: Addressing Anticipated OT Security Challenges

  • by Kevin Kumpf
  • May 6, 2024
  • Feature

The reality is IT security strategies do not translate to the unique needs of OT, effectively leaving the full organization open to greater risks.

How FPGAs are Revolutionizing Sensor-to-Cloud Integration in Manufacturing

  • by Karl Wachswender
  • May 6, 2024
  • Feature

Manufacturers must recognize the pivotal role of FPGAs in enabling efficient sensor-to-cloud connectivity.

Kawasaki Robotics Shares First Look of New Collaborative Robots at Automate 2024

  • May 3, 2024
  • News

Kawasaki Robotics introduces a line of intelligent cobots and showcases Ai-enabled R and BX Series robots for welding, multi-SKU palletizing and depalletizing as examples of limitless opportunities and human ingenuity.

Saudi Aramco's AI Innovation Dominance Places Company Ahead of the Curve

  • May 3, 2024
  • News

Aramco is spearheading the innovations by embracing cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), both within its core operations and beyond, which places the company ahead of the curve.

Universal Robots Emerges as Preferred Robotics Platform for AI Solutions at Automate 2024

  • May 2, 2024
  • News

At North America’s largest automation show, the cobot pioneer will redefine the frontiers of physical AI, showcasing how the "ChatGPT moment for robots" has arrived in a wide range of applications.

Many in Gen Z Ditch Colleges for Trade Schools. Meet the 'Toolbelt Generation'

  • May 2, 2024
  • News

Kirby is among the growing number of young people who have chosen to swap college for vocational schools that offer paid, on-the-job training.

Renishaw AM Systems Added to the National GSA Procurement System

  • May 2, 2024
  • News

Renishaw is now an officially recognized provider of additive manufacturing solutions to federal, state and local governments, as part of the General Services Administration procurement system

University of York Strengthens Autonomous Research Capabilities with Solar Farm Completion

  • May 2, 2024
  • News

Siemens has completed work on a 200kWp solar farm for the University of York located at the University’s new Institute for Safe Autonomy, as part of £1.5 million research project.

OPC Foundation Launches New Working Group 'OPC UA for AI,' Revolutionizing Manufacturing Solutions

  • April 30, 2024
  • News

The OPC Foundation, a global organization dedicated to interoperability in industrial automation, announces the formation of a new working group focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence.

Siemens Xcelerator: Scaling Roll-out of Generative AI with Siemens Industrial Copilot

  • April 30, 2024
  • News

Siemens makes automation easy with the first generative AI-powered product for engineering in an industrial environment.