Collaborative robot market insights Collaborative robot market penetration to surpass 20% by 2032. While the market in EMEA will have recovered by the second half of 2023, the U.S. collaborative robot market will take a while longer. Universal Robots retains the lion’s share of the global cobot market. According to updated research by market intelligence […]
Information management insights Manufacturers have access to enormous amounts of information, but they need to have put in context for them to make any sense of it. Giving engineers the right context can help improve operations and reduce potential downtime troubles. Robots are serving coffee, beer and playing chess on the show floor once again. […]
Machine learning insights MIT researchers have discovered that a specific training method can help computer vision models learn more perceptually straight representations. The researchers found used a technique called adversarial training that makes vision systems less reactive to tiny errors added to images, improves the models’ perceptual straightness. Unlike humans, computer vision models don’t typically […]
Learning Objectives Learn how digital transformation can update the process within asset-intensive industries. Understand how a digital twin can improve a plant’s sustainability. Review how digital twin models can enhance carbon capture. Digital twin insights Manufacturing facilities that employ a digital twin may achieve more sustainable outcomes. Carbon capture, use and storage is a […]
Cybersecurity insights Machines are smarter and more interconnected than ever, but they are more vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks. Bringing information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) together and aligning goals will go a long way to creating a secure ecosystem. Machines are getting smarter and more interconnected, which increases their potential for manufacturers. They’re not […]
Digital transformation insights Manufacturers realize digital transformation’s potential, but many aren’t prepared or satisfied with the journey. Organizational readiness remains a key challenge because workers feel like they’re being replaced or challenged, and they often retain much of the valuable knowledge needed to improve operations. Digital transformation for some companies has been like a tornado […]
Programmable logic controller (PLC) insights PLC ladder logic code can be mass produced with Microsoft Excel, which can help with any code that is repetitive in nature. It is another way to automate processes that would otherwise take an enormous amount of time for a task that, while valuable, keeps engineers from performing other important […]
Digital transformation insights Digital transformation initiatives are on the rise in many manufacturing and industrial facilities, but long-term support and maintenance is a key part of the plan. Digital transformation requires engineers to have skills that are more commonly found in information technology (IT) experts, which will continue to be required for people in the […]
Learning Objectives Examine how data integration helps OT applications with digital transformation and integration with cloud applications. Understand ways a unified data layer changes OT communications and cybersecurity. Learn about the recommended tests to identify oil aging or contamination. OT data layer insights Data integration can help OT applications with digital transformation and integration […]
Collaborative robot insights The collaborative robot (cobot) market dropped 20% in 2022 after a strong 2021, which led some to worry the market was heading for a downturn for the future. A report by Interact Analysis indicates the future overall for the cobot market is strong as manufacturers continue to look to automation to improve […]