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By Benjamin MosesJun 06, 2023

Digital Manufacturing for Legacy Equipment Using a Standards-Based Approach: An MTconnect Use Case

Are you adding an MTConnect adapter and agent to legacy equipment? The AMT-Virginia Tech team collected and visualized data for production managers to monitor real-time metrics and build accurate reports from legacy equipment.

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Intelligence
By Nina AndersonMay 23, 2023

Derivative, Meet Gradient

Does a year-over-year percentage growth truly reflect industry change? Do increased robot installations in sectors with less robot density look the same in ones with more density? Derivatives help expose how total change is affected when variables change.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaMay 12, 2023

Silicon Valley Robotics: Robot Block Party 2023

In April, Silicon Valley Robotics hosted its annual Robot Block Party in Oakland, California. The event served as a hub for robotics enthusiasts, hobbyists, and makers to showcase their projects and products. Think public school book fair – but for robots.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaMay 12, 2023

AMT Tech Report: Issue #259

Roboangelo. AI is so big it needs 7 research institutes. Raspberry Pi on steroids. Exhaustion? No. Errors? Rarely, but yes. Captain planet is a LIAR!

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International
By Achilles ArbexMay 09, 2023

CIMT 2023: China is Seeking Automation NOW

Post-COVID China is seeking a quick economic recovery, and its pent-up need to increase capacity is driving demand for automation solutions. CIMT demonstrated great opportunities for U.S. manufacturing technology companies to win big in China.

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Technology
By John TurnerMay 01, 2023

Decisions, Decisions: Data and the Digital Manufacturing Decision-Making Process

Digital manufacturing uses operational data for more informed decision-making, which helps increase workflow efficiency. But a major challenge is the quality of data. Learn more about this crucial factor in digital manufacturing decision-making processes.

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Technology
By Benjamin MosesApr 28, 2023

AMT Tech Trends: End Of Hype

Ben and Steve don’t make it far through this episode’s agenda. Benjamin gives a debrief of the recent Joint Technology Summit. Stephen shares what he recently learned about table vices, primarily that they are costly, then talks about his visit to the ...

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Technology
By Andra KeayApr 10, 2023

The Hype Cycle for Robotics

The Gartner “hype cycle” depicts the lifecycle stages as a technology goes through from the initial development to commercial maturity. At what point does it transition into revenue generation for robotics companies?

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Technology
By John TurnerApr 05, 2023

Architecture for Manufacturing Digital Systems

Digital manufacturing is company-specific strategy that uses data from manufacturing operations to support more informed decision-making and increase efficiency. Find out what goes into building a unique digital manufacturing strategy for your business.

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Technology
By Stephen LaMarcaMar 31, 2023

AMT Tech Report: Issue #253

The smart evolution of CMMs. US Navy seeks to modernize maintenance. Heating up. Army advanced manufacturing. If Balto were a drone …

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