This article discusses how integrating robotics with computer vision is transforming quality control. Far from a niche innovation, vision-enhanced robotics is becoming essential to resilient, high-performance factories.
BLM Group USA welcomed local robotics team Frog Force 503 from Novi High School for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at the cutting-edge tube and sheet laser technology that is driving the metal fabrication industry.
An exciting new application has emerged for the interface with great potential: running the unmodified CXP protocol over fiber optic lines instead of coaxial cable. Fiber’s high bandwidth, EMI immunity, durability, safety, and compact size make it an ideal addition to CoaXPress.
NEOTech, a premier provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), integrated design engineering, and advanced supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defense, medical device, and high-tech industrial markets, announced that its Agave 1 manufacturing facility in Juarez, Mexico, has officially received AS9100 certification.
There are record levels of uncertainty today, but Taylor St. Germain of ITR Economics says strong growth is ahead. He says manufacturers should follow the data—not just the headlines—and be prepared for growth for the next few years. Listen for his advice and insights regarding rising costs, labor challenges, and tariffs.
Advantive, a mission-critical software provider for specialty manufacturing and distribution businesses, announced its acquisition of PINpoint, a manufacturing execution system (MES) based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.