A federal investigation into a fatal incident last year at a sawmill in Phenix City, Alabama, revealed, for the second time in three years, that the employer could have prevented a tragedy by following required safety rules. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety...
Jing-Jin Electric North America LLC announced plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities to meet the new customer needs and secure new opportunities in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The project is expected to generate $16.5 million in capital investment and create 100 new high-paying jobs...
The U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for up to $9.4 million for the development of advanced biofuels. This investment through a new agreement between EPA and DOE is funded by President Biden’s...
Last September, Johnson Controls, a global manufacturer of facility and industrial control and security products, was the victim of a ransomware attack perpetuated by a hacker group known as the Dark Angels. The group apparently entered the company’s network through...
An ever-expanding attack surface has created a number of complexities when it comes to combining the benefits of new automation technologies with the challenges of securing the OT environment and supply chain. This led Cybersixgill to predict that in 2024,...
In an era where digital transformation has become synonymous with progress, the manufacturing sector is at the forefront of technological advancements. As the lines between OT and IT environments continue to blur, these innovations come with an increased risk of...
ABB identified three drivers for robotics-driven AI solutions in 2024, as ABB continues expansion into new segments not previously served by robotic automation.“The coming year will see a growing focus on the critical role of AI,” President ABB Robotics Division Marc Segura said....
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the manufacturing industry's growing reliance on software systems such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD)/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and other specialized software underscores a pivotal shift towards increased digitization and interconnectivity. These advancements have propelled the sector...
OMRON announced the launch of its new mid-range AMRs, the MD-650 and MD-900 in the U.S. and Canada, with mobile robotic equipment (MRE) from ROEQ.TML500/TML750 Lifter is a flat top lifter solution that enables the MD-series to safely pick up, transport and drop off pallets...
NEW YORK (AP) — A United Airlines cross-country flight was cut short and the jetliner landed in Denver after one of its wings was damaged.A passenger on the San Francisco-to-Boston flight Monday said he had just put in earbuds and...
