Improvements in vision technology are expanding the realm of possibility for factory automation. If there's anything we've learned from decades of work in the automation industry, it's that the transformative impact of a new technology reaches beyond its immediate applications. Sometimes, the new technology means that old systems must be reworked...
As factory automation begins to incorporate augmented reality into its processes, what should industrial manufacturers expect? Of all the new Industry 4.0 technologies, Augmented Reality is the one that, to many people, seems the most surprising. AR devices are often worn like glasses upon which software can project images or instructions...
With recreational vehicle sales at an all-time high, industry leaders should look to automation to meet demand. The numbers are in, and to anyone in the RV industry, they should come as no surprise: sales are through the roof, and they show no signs of slowing down. According to the latest...
Vertical farms promise easy access to fresh produce in cities. Advanced robotics are integral to the solution. New technology promises to change one of mankind’s oldest industries: farming. With the growth of cities, and the urbanization of many rural communities, populations around the globe are looking for ways to bring agriculture...
The high complexity and low volume of aerospace manufacturing pose challenges to automation. Here’s why the industry still needs it. For decades, the aerospace industry has been a pioneer in the field of engineering, pushing boundaries and redefining modern life in numerous ways. Yet, for one of the most sophisticated industries...
As factories grow more digitized and connected, they become more valuable as targets for cyberattacks. Manufacturing is entering a new era, one marked by high-tech robots, advanced simulation, big data, and internet-equipped smart machines. Each of these innovations brings fresh opportunities for businesses to rethink their assembly processes and discover new...
With a need to remain competitive on a global market, and facing a critical labor shortage, factory automation is manufacturing’s best option to meet growing business challenges. I personally am a huge advocate of Built-in American. When many of us think about the hay day of American manufacturing, the images that...
Robots that work alongside humans, called “cobots,” may be the next phase of automation advancement. The manufacturing industry is still adjusting to the emergence of Industry 4.0, yet already some are talking about Industry 5.0. At first glance, this new stage of factory automation seems to be taking a step back....
Protecting against safety hazards will protect your operators from injury and reduce risk to your business. Today, factories can follow several steps to ensure the safety of their employees. These include: Performing a risk assessment to determine where safety measures are required. Designing automated equipment to eliminate risk and to include...
The Eagle’s SmartTrac solution unifies Industry 4.0 technologies. Over the decades, we at Eagle have prided ourselves at remaining at the forefront of industry innovation. As leaders in factory automation solutions, we are always seeking new technologies that can give our customers an edge in a competitive marketplace. Recently, our commitment to...
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