Innovation and automation trends in engineering and industry have always been newsworthy but, as the latest news stories from DirectIndustry's e-magazine make clear, there have been some extremely interesting recent developments.
What Are the Top 5 Automation Trends for 2023?
In the growing automation sector, investment is being pumped into machine learning, collaborative robots and much more besides. The latest ideas that are likely to be big hits in 2023 are unpicked in this fascinating article covering everything from process automation to automated predictive maintenance. Read it in full here.
Welding Cobots Help Tackle the Skills Shortage
Collaborative robots have been singled out as one of the newest noteworthy technologies. This article delves deeper into these machines, also known as cobots for short, and explains how they have already come to prominence in the US welding sector. Find out how cobots are already being deployed and what they may offer in other applications. Here's the article in full.
At AirWorks Las Vegas, DJI Showcased Their New Dock Solution For M30 Drones
The Chinese technology company DJI showcased some impressive drone docking technology at the AirWorks industrial show in the US. The idea is that this new system will help drones to operate effectively in more remote locations without so much human backup. Find out more about it by viewing the DirectIndustry video, here.
At SPS, Analog Device Presents a New Module For 3D Sensing
Sensing technology is nothing new but the ability to yield accurate results in three dimensions has always caused design engineers a challenge. In a recently unveiled innovation, an American semiconductor specialist reckons it has overcome many of the problems associated with this sort of technology. Find out more in the full article.
Europe’s Energy Crisis Sees Businesses Turn To Efficiency-Related Solutions
Given the enormous pressures on European economies caused by notable wholesale energy inflation, greater emphasis than ever before is being placed on energy efficiency. Read more about how Europe is tackling the energy crisis through efficiency-related measures in the full article.
Lithium: What Are the Main Mining Projects in Europe?
This article looks into the growing need for lithium to help sustain the growing demand for rechargeable batteries in the West. Until recently lithium tended to be imported into Europe but, as this news item points out, European mining firms are now starting to concentrate their efforts closer to home. Discover just where lithium mines are now cropping up here.
The aforementioned stories give just a taste of the industrial developments covered by DirectIndustry all the time.
