Smart Machines & Factories

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) and aerospace company Boeing have officially opened a new research and development (R&D) facility in Westway Park in Renfrew within the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland.

The continued confidence in future demand levels in the datacentre sector could be hampered by the challenges around the availability of power according to the latest independent industry survey, which captures the views of over 3000 senior datacentre professionals across Europe, including owners, operators, developers, consultants and end users.

According to a research report released by TrendForce in July, in the first half of 2021, DFI, specialising in smart manufacturing, smart healthcare, and intelligent transportation systems/infrastructures, ranked third in Taiwan’s Industrial Computers with a revenue of NT$5.28 billion (equivalent to 186.7 million U.S. dollars).

While UK manufacturers are investing in trials of Industry 4.0 technologies, few have yet completed their integration and in many cases digital transformation programmes have only reached an ‘initial stage’, according to joint research carried out by Cranfield University and management consultancy, Vendigital.

The World Economic Forum has published a new study on how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to accelerate a more equitable energy transition and build trust for the technology throughout the industry.

GrAI Matter Labs (GML), a pioneer of brain-inspired ultra-low latency computing, and ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing, have announced the companies' partnership to create a Life-Ready AI SMARC platform based on ADLINK’s SMARC I-Pi Development kits and GML's Life-Ready GrAI VIP (Vision Inference Processor).

Universal Robots has announced the return of its popular productivity roadshows, helping SME manufacturers to address labour shortages, improve output and make their operations more competitive.

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A Leading Process Analytical Technology (PAT) specialist Optimal Industrial Technologies will sponsor this year’s virtual IFPAC Summit. From 1st-2nd September, the company will invite attendees to join technical presentations and visit its virtual stand to learn how data-driven PAT strategies ared

ABB has announced it is continuing its online versions of its popular classroom-based robot training courses, helping organisations ensure that staff still get training on robots

60 digital leaders now have the vision and the skills to pursue smarter manufacturing through Made Smarter’s innovative Leadership Programme.

The launch of technology manufacturer Beckhoff Automation’s Solution Provider programme aims to couple end users with trusted, competent partners. The programme will help to deliver best-in-class solutions by combining innovative and creative products and knowledge.

The new Tork productivity guide provides five steps to using “kaizen” for a sustainable competitive advantage

Building on the success of its first ever open house in 2019 and its debut virtual offering in 2020, FANUC UK has announced it will host an automation event in November this year.

FANUC UK has announced Polestar Interactive as the first strategic network and systems integration partner for its Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform, FIELD (FANUC Intelligent Edge Link and Drive) system.

Researchers at Newcastle University Business School are to look at how small businesses have understood and complied with government regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hannover Messe will return in 2022 between the 25th – 29th April as a physical event, following a two year absence. It will run in parallel with a range of digital services for exhibitors and visitors. Digitalisation and decarbonisation of industry will be the key themes at next year’s show.

Individuals and enterprises are recognized for successfully envisioning, planning, and executing the digital transformation of their offerings and organizations.

A wider range of solutions that bring long-reach Ethernet connectivity from the edge to the cloud and enable real-time configurability, lower energy consumption, and increased asset use have been launched by Analog Devices through the expansion of its ADI Chronous Industrial Ethernet portfolio. Smart Machines & Factories reports.

Siemens is planning to increase the number of women in engineering with the aim of achieving gender parity in its Early Careers recruitment.

Encouraging diversity, inclusion and family balance in STEM and the engineering community, is the aim of the MTC’s Tilly Shilling Initiative series of seven webinars, run in conjunction with Oxfordshire Advanced Skills.

Samotics, a leading provider of AI-driven industrial analytics for asset performance management, has announced it has been selected for a 12-month trial by United Utilities Group PLC, one of the UK’s largest water and wastewater companies, to improve the reliability and efficiency of its operations.

A new high-tech lab to speed up the development of 5G communication kit has been launched by Digital Catapult who has joined forces with Ofcom to help boost network security and resilience.

ABB has announced it has built on a long-term relationship with JSW Steel, a leading Indian steel company, by integrating its digital solution ABB Ability Smart Melt Shop into a wider expansion at Dolvi Works plant in Maharashtra state.

EAM provider Ultimo is joining forces with physical asset management company Optimal, in a move that the companies say will help customers in asset-intensive industries benefit from stronger maintenance strategies