Emerson’s new edge solution for faster digital transformation
DeltaV Edge Environment provides a sandbox to deploy and run applications with easy, secure, contextualized data access Global technology and software provider Emerson has launched the DeltaV™ Edge Environment, a first-of-its-kind integrated software solution that expands the capabilities of the evolving DeltaV automation platform to provide an operational technology (OT) sandbox for data manipulation, analysis, organization, and...
Tompkins Robotics selected for Product of the Year Award
Tompkins Robotics’ t-Sort system has been selected by Modern Materials Handling, Material Handling Product News and Material Handling 24/7 as a winner of their fourth-annual Readers’ Choice Product of the Year Awards. t-Sort was the winning product in the category of conveyors and sortation. Tompkins Robotics is a business unit of Tompkins International. The Readers’ Choice Product of the Year Awards honor the achievements of...
The Case for Automation and Machine Tending
If you are in the machining business, the chances are pretty good that you’ve heard the adage, “if the machine isn’t running, you’re not making money.” While there is obviously more to keeping your business running, it’s true that your ability to make widgets for a customer relates directly to getting paid. If you want to increase revenue, you need to make more parts! Of course, there are limitations to how many parts you can make in...
DHL Supply Chain invests $300M to accelerate integration of emerging technologies
DHL Supply Chain, a global provider in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has announced plans to deploy emerging technologies in 350 of its 430 facilities in North American facilities and transportation control towers as part of a $300 million investment. Selected technologies will vary by customer needs, based on the outcomes of research and pilot programs completed by DHL’s internal innovation teams and...
North American Robotics orders to non-automotive Companies surge to new records
North American robot orders to non-automotive companies surged to record highs through the first nine months of 2018, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade group. Traditionally, the automotive industry (OEMs and tier suppliers) has accounted for over 60% of the North American market, but that number is down to 52% through September, with non-automotive orders at 48%, the closest these two...
Innovations shaping the future of work
Despite fears from some, robots aren’t going to take away all human jobs in the warehouse. A previous blog talked about how to better orchestrate man and machine. Today, let’s dive deeper into current technology trends that are making processes more nimble, scalable and sophisticated. They highlight two things. First, people and technology are going to work closer together than ever. And second, it’s critical to have...
500 Walnut Automates Parking with Westfalia Technologies
Westfalia Technologies, Inc. (Westfalia), a leading manufacturer of automated parking systems, announces today that Scannapieco Development Corporation, one of the Philadelphia region’s most renowned and respected developers widely credited for introducing a whole new level of ultra-luxury residences to Philadelphia, has installed the company’s automated parking system at 500 Walnut,...