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For the second time within five years, a key figure at Universal Robots (UR), the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), has been awarded the world’s most prestigious robotics prize.

IDTechEx believes that digital manufacturing can be deconstructed into two main themes: safe human-robot interaction (HRI) to achieve higher productivity and an increased level of autonomous mobility for material and goods transportation.

Closing security gaps and strengthening security make organizations more resilient to future threats. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

During AUTOMATE 2023, KUKA Robotics will feature a well-rounded range of solutions for meeting the automation mobility, education, safety and other needs of today’s manufacturers.

HMS Networks announces a new business line focused on helping industrial companies avoid costly unplanned downtime.

ABB’s proven emissions monitoring technology now extends to tackling the massive environmental problem of millions of leaking orphan oil and gas wells.

Employing no-code software to create, simulate and control a robot cell in real time, the partners are removing obstacles to the robotization of complex applications like pressure cleaning of engine parts.

Leuze is at your side in all project phases: from the coordination of requirements at the start of the project, through implementation, documentation and commissioning support, to final application validation and including legal security through CE conformity.

Temperature sensor failure can wreak havoc on processes where maintaining temperature is critical and monitoring must be continuous.

i.safe MOBILE, innovation and global market leader for explosion-proof mobile devices and solutions, continues to drive the area of technology and innovation and participates as a strategic partner and investor with a seven-digit amount in the Austrian startup Senseven.

Material handling workers expose themselves to danger every time they conduct tasks such as manual labor such as loading and carrying heavy parts or moving loaded pallets with forklifts onto towering storage racks. In addition, material handling processes are plagued by human error and inefficiencies. The answer to these problems and many more is robotics.

To truly tackle this challenge head on, cyber and physical security will need to be addressed together in ways the two functions previously haven’t been.

SICK is tackling some common misconceptions in the industry in Booth #S3831.

Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT and IoT security, has announced its product line has been added to the Department of Homeland Security Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program’s approved product list.

HIMA, a leading provider of safety-related automation solutions, is pursuing a clear strategy to strengthen customer partnerships in key markets and enhance collaboration between its partners, sales and engineering services.

As manufacturing continues to become increasingly automated, manufacturers continue to look for more ways to protect their most important asset: their workforce.

Evotix, the world-leading provider of environment, health and safety (EHS) solutions, has outlined tips for creating a safety culture throughout the business.

Establishing communication strategies and adopting technology like a wireless guide system will help manufacturing businesses protect and inform employees and visitors.

This article outlines the main communication and safety challenges facing mobile robot manufacturers and provides an easy way to overcome these challenges to keep mobile robots moving.

The joint solution combines network monitoring, vulnerability management, and threat detection with endpoint configuration management capabilities to protect critical operational technology (OT).