Rethink Robotics, one of the biggest names in the cobot game and creators of cobots Baxter and Sawyer, closed its doors abruptly last week. What does that mean for the rest of the cobot industry?
Because of their usually low profile, you may have overlooked the impact mobile robots have been having on manufacturing and logistics. With the next wave rolling out now, they will be impossible to miss.
With a smaller footprint, smart extended battery module technology, less maintenance, and a scalable structure, the latest uninterruptible power system is finally meeting modern needs.
Waiting weeks for new tooling will soon become unfeasible. Metal additive manufacturing can now circumvent this, while retaining the continuous production with limited manual labor.
While big numbers of retirees or soon-to-be retirees are helping drive the call for a new influx of manufacturing workers, they aren't the only reason for the urgency. U.S. manufacturers continue to announce expansions or new builds across the...
The emerging tech of today will be deeply rooted in the factory of the future, and a new AR-enabled comic book helps the next generation of workers get used to the next wave of indispensable tools.
However, when parents were told about the financial benefits of jobs in manufacturing, they said they would encourage their children to explore the field.
An expert in identifying innovative people and places insists they're not special. Following five easy steps will put you on the same path to creative enlightenment.
Virtual reality, robotics, computer-simulated environments, 3-D printing and more are available at workers' fingertips to encourage new ways of thinking.
