AI module to improve industrial production
Industrial workers can now more easily use the data from their equipment to predict production issues and improve processes with their existing automation and control skill set. The new FactoryTalk Analytics LogixAI module, formerly known as Project Sherlock, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect production anomalies and alert workers so […]
Fully-fledged Smart Factory to be unveiled at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2019
KUALA LUMPUR Smart factories are becoming mainstream in the manufacturing industry, offering a new level of efficiency and productivity. Factories are no longer simply a mass of machinery operating as a series of siloed production lines. Instead, industry players are moving to managing interconnected networks of moving parts, something more […]
Innovative transition to new age of computing
Leading technology experts came together on the first day of the HKTDC International ICT Expo in April to discuss how advances in computing technologies have helped to make airports, businesses and governments smarter, more efficient and more cost-effective. The expo was organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) […]
Hitachi to acquire robotic system integrator in the US
Hitachi will be entering the high-growth robotic SI(1) business in North America and accelerate the global development of its digital solution business, which connects the workplace and management, by acquiring a customer base, technology, and know-how in the Operational Technology (OT) domain. Hitachi has entered into a definitive contract for […]
3D print of heart with human tissue
Scientists in Israel have unveiled a 3D print of a heart with human tissue and vessels, a first and a “major medical breakthrough” that advances possibilities for transplants. Scientists hope one day to be able to produce hearts suitable for transplant into humans as well as patches to regenerate defective […]
Airlines can save money and the environment
More precise weather data means safer flights and smaller fuel consumption, as aircrafts can avoid unfavourable winds at given altitudes and start the descent phase at exactly the right moment. Swedish IT company AVTECH has developed a very precise weather and wind data product portfolio to help aircrafts fly as […]
Mitsubishi high-precision gear manufacturing systems for Chinese market
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool Co., Ltd. (MAT), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) based in Japan, is ramping up its proposals of high-precision gear manufacturing systems for the Chinese market. As part of this initiative, MAT will be showing its integrated gear machining systems at “CIMT […]
Safe and sound – Is your smart factory secure?
Alarms, cameras, locks and fences are all commonly recommended to keep burglars out of homes. Obtaining clear guidance for securing your smart factory isn’t quite as easy to come by. Here Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director at obsolete industrial equipment supplier, EU Automation, discusses smart factory security and what manufacturers should […]
The critical role of IIoT in the future of food processing
Michael Cahill, Rockwell MES Technical Consultant As the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. New Zealand food companies, that often produce high value-add product that is exported around the globe, value their brand and reputation. Things are changing. Customer expectations for food safety […]
The future of warehousing in Asia
E-commerce represents 15 per cent of total retail sales across Asia-Pacific — that is the equivalent to $1.4 trillion US dollars. This figure is expected to more than double by 2021. As a result, warehouses across APAC are rapidly developing and it is easy to see why. Here, John Young, […]
iSolutions range to meet Taiwan’s manufacturing needs
Leveraging intelligent manufacturing as the key to Taiwan’s economic revitalisation, leading pump manufacturer Grundfos introduced iSolutions – a product range with a focus on digitalisation and connectivity – at this year’s Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS). In line with the government’s ambition to transform Taiwan into a global manufacturing […]
OMAX to join forces with Hypertherm
OMAX Corporation, a manufacturer of abrasive waterjet systems, plans to join forces with Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, following the signing of a definitive merger agreement that establishes OMAX as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hypertherm. Upon the closing of the transaction, expected on or […]
350 global security and fire safety suppliers sign up for Secutech Vietnam in Hanoi
Hanoi is poised to become the focal point of the security and fire safety business as Secutech Vietnam returns to the city for the first time in seven years from 19 – 21 July 2023. The sold-out fair will welcome 350 exhibitors from across the globe, including Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, New Zealand, Poland, Sweden, Taiwan, the UAE, the UK and the US, while Japan, Korea, Singapore and Vietnam will be represented at pavilions across 11,000 sqm of exhibition space at the Friendship Cultural Palace. “We are thrilled that all booth space was fully booked two months before opening, but more importantly, strong international exhibitor participation this year is evidence of the show’s position as one of the most influential trade fairs for security and fire safety in Vietnam,” explains Ms Regina Tsai, General Manager, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd – Taiwan Branch. “With support from the Ministry of Public Security Vietnam and the Fire and Rescue Police Department, we are honoured that the 61st Anniversary of the Traditional Day of the People Police Force will be celebrated at the show. This will attract government officials and large numbers of relevant industry players to join this important event, allowing suppliers to demonstrate their products and services to them face-to-face.” The fair has attracted a contingent of well-known overseas suppliers such as Bisen, FNK, Hangzhou JF Tech, Motorola Solutions, Network Optix, Quantum, TVT Shenzhen and Videonetics Technology, while Singapore exhibitors will be highlighted at a dedicated pavilion displaying security and fire safety products. Vietnamese suppliers are also well represented, including ASTEC, DAI AN, Silversea, Techpro and Tran Duy. Concurrent events and fringe programme strengthen business links As a unique one-stop platform for a diverse scope of products, the show will once again […]