How FDT 3.0 Optimises Next Generation Automation Solutions

For many manufacturers, flexible, adaptable, and safe autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are optimising workflows throughout manufacturing and warehouse environments.

In the fast-changing world of industrial automation, it makes little sense to spend time trying to predict the future. It makes more sense to build it.

EVs and internal combustion engine vehicles are likely to reach sticker price parity sometime in the next decade.

According to Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, the Global Gigabit Ethernet Testing Market is estimated to reach $2 billion by 2025 from $1.5 billion in 2020.

The company’s new certifications and expanded product line can help protect industrial operations and customer information.

Schneider Electric has been selected by Colas Rail to supply the electrical distribution system for Singapore’s Bukit Panjang LRT.

Google Cloud announced it has been selected by ABB to further expand the cloud footprint of its Information System (IS) services.

Flexible housing material ensures that the ball stud is firmly enclosed and prevents dirt from penetrating into the bearing.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. is collaborating with NTU Singapore to develop a transceiver test bench for a hybrid vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system.

Indosat Ooredoo has announced its continued partnership with Huawei Indonesia to build a state-of-the-art, programmable, 5G-ready transport network powered by Segment routing IPv6 (SRv6). 

Infineon partners with Tribe, the first Singapore Government supported blockchain ecosystem builder, which brings together government agencies, corporates and blockchain companies to foster innovation and collaboration. 

As manufacturers increasingly pivot towards ASEAN, what challenges remain for electronics manufacturers in search of low cost, high-yield production.

During today’s times of profound change, some manufacturing organisations are falling into the trap of trying to maintain existing processes

After a tumultuous 2020, organisations need to re-examine their outlook on what emerging tech innovations will be critical for their future opportunities.

Covid-19 has impacted global supply chains to varying degrees. What risk management lessons can we learn from our experience?

300mm fab investments in 2020 will grow by 13 per cent year-over-year (YoY) to eclipse the previous record high set in 2018.

WiMi Hologram Cloud has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, VIYI Technology, has entered into an agreement to acquire Fe-da Electronics Company.

On November 14, 2020, USI held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Vietnam Facility in Dinh Vu Industrial Zone (‘DVIZ’) located in Haiphong City, Vietnam.

RS Components, a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, has partnered with Parker Hannifin.

What false expectations are raised using RPA in companies? By Zakir Ahmed, Senior VP and GM, Asia Pacific & Japan at Kofax.

As the coronavirus pandemic evolves, the focus is now firmly on response. But the recovery may be even more challenging.

In this article, we will look at where power analytic capabilities are used – from the device to the edge to the cloud – and examples of applications.

AVEVA has announced that it has signed an agreement to help accelerate Shell Global Solutions International B.V’s  digital transformational strategy by deploying AVEVA’s cloud software solutions.

Cainiao Network has announced the full implementation of Apollo system, a proprietary logistics technology across 11 Asian countries.

Will cars be able to sense and react to your emotions?

ABI Research has highlighted the lesser-known stats that illuminate the direction in which digital transformation is truly heading in a new whitepaper.

IAA interviewed Marcelo Tarkiieltaub, regional director of Southeast Asia, Rockwell Automation on digital transformation best practice.

The global automation lifecycle services (LCS) market is estimated to reach $61.11billion by 2022 from $52.64 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 7.2 percent.

Automotive HMIs have become a crucial part of modern automobiles. By Robert Huntley for Mouser Electronics

The COVID-19 pandemic and the US-China trade friction have failed to slow Thailand’s resilient electronics and electrical (E&E) industry which on the contrary many investors see as a haven.

Micron Technology, Inc and Tata Communications are joining forces to create a worldwide cellular-enabled connectivity solution that will accelerate large-scale global deployment of IoT devices.

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in Healthcare 4.0 as healthcare systems and providers have been forced to accelerate their digital transformation journeys.

Singapore’s JTC and the Singapore Business Federation have signed an MoU to support manufacturers in the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies.

ADLINK Technology Inc. has signed an agreement Sageran Network Technology to deepen collaboration in developing end-to-end 5G Open Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions.

The partnerships between Singapore and German companies are expected to grow as both countries deepen business ties through a suite of initiatives.

In process industries today, all organisations, regardless of their level of smart machine sophistication, are interested in reducing downtime

The Singapore Economic Development Board has entered a partnership with the World Economic Forum, to drive adoption of the Smart Industry Readiness Index.

Honeywell has partnered with Vertiv to create integrated solutions to optimise data centre sustainability, resiliency and operational performance.

AVEVA and SCG has announced their strategic partnership to develop a Digital Reliability Platform (DRP), a complete asset performance management (APM) solution.

With innovative technical upgrades, SIG have reduced water consumption up to 50 percent on new and already installed third generation filling machines.

Unit 2 of Java No. 7 2×1.05 MW coal-fired power generation project was fully put into operation in late September.

Singapore is set to open a new manufacturing training office amid a renewed drive to upgrade the country’s local workforce.

Rockwell Automation has released the PlantPAx 5.0 distributed control system (DCS).

Trungnam Group has inaugurated the 500KV transformer station and 220/500KV Grid line, and the 450 MW Trung Nam Thuan Nam solar power plant in Vietnam.

SEA Logistic Partners (“SLP”) and GLP has announced a new joint venture to invest in and develop modern logistic real estate in Vietnam.

Innovative digital technologies go hand in hand with sustainability when it comes to increasing business performance and resilience.

For many manufacturers, flexible, adaptable, and safe autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are optimising workflows throughout manufacturing and warehouse environments.

The new IE5+ motor generation from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers a constant high efficiency over the entire adjustment range

Businesses in Singapore are fairly confident about their ability to survive the next global disruption, as they have adapted to the COVID-19 situation with their digital transformation (DX) initiatives largely on track.

Hyundai is opening a $400 million Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS) set to be completed by the end of 2022.

How has Schneider Electric been managing their global supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic and what steps have had the most positive impact?

Creaform will be offering 24/7 support for all of its R-Series automated quality control solutions.

Basler together with CCS has released the Basler Camera Light series which is ideally suited for the specific requirements of an image processing system.

Körber has completion of its project with Pet Lovers Centre to install a multi deep Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS).

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed how many companies view the necessity for digital transformation and their use of data.

SPTel, a joint venture company of ST Engineering and SP Group has launched the new Software Defined Network (SDN) for enterprises in Singapore.

Cars are tech-powered devices that can enhance your life, and machine learning is behind the wheel of innovation. By Vincent Tang, regional VP, Asia, Epicor

Asset Performance Management (APM) with Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics enables hydrocarbon producers and refiners to not only remotely monitor asset health but also improve asset reliability.

Rockwell Automation and Microsoft has announced a five-year partnership expansion to develop integrated, market-ready solutions that help industrial customers improve digital agility.

AVEVA has launched the latest enhancement to its AVEVA Unified Supply Chain platform, Real-time Crude, designed to help customers gain visibility into their business and operations.

Claroty has found that a majority of IT and OT security professionals at industrial enterprises have seen an increase in cybersecurity threats since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plastic and heavy loads? This time igus proves that the combination works with a new lead screw nut design.

During the coronavirus pandemic, the 3D printing industry has successfully set up on-demand production facilities.

A ‘Robotic Crawler’ cleans, inspects and removes steel structures on the Danish gas platform, Tyra, with the help of high-performance polymers from igus.

As businesses continue to embrace IoT, the sheer quantity of connected devices in warehousing today opens innumerable points of access for cyberattacks with costly repercussions.

Digital oilfield technologies need timely, accurate and relevant data before they can transform and improve production.

The world’s first polymer telescopic rail from igus demonstrates what 100 percent plastic can do.

Zyllem and Infor has partnered to digitise and optimise logistics value chains across ASEAN.

Guiding energy safely on long travels and at a low cost: this was the goal behind the development of the autoglide 5 from igus.

ADLINK Technology Inc. has joined nine other companies to explore technology after 5G.

Trend Micro Incorporated has revealed that COVID-19 related threats are the single largest type of threat in the first half of the year

Sustained low oil prices are driving adoption of digitalisation across the oil and gas industry, ramping up the stakes for cybersecurity.

Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis encompasses nine key trends that will emerge from industries reshaping as a response to COVID-19.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) sees four main areas where machine learning is powering a mobility revolution for the transportations and logistics industry.

The global healthcare cloud computing market is expected to reach USD 64.7 billion by 2025 from USD 28.1 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 18.1 percent.

How microgrids use advanced analytics to intelligently manage energy assets is explored.

EU Automation takes a closer look at the Japanese vision of Society 5.0.

Creaform has announced the latest release in its R-Series lineup, including the new MetraSCAN-R BLACK|Elite.

Air Products has been awarded a long-term onsite contract from a global leader in memory and storage solutions to supply its state-of-the-art new facility in Penang.

BreadTalk Group and ADERA have established a joint venture to develop innovative fintech and digital solutions targeted at SMEs.

Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) and Total Solar DG have signed an agreement for solar power to be implemented at the Singapore LNG Terminal on Jurong Island. 

A new paradigm in pipeline management – Pipeline Management 4.0 – is introduced, which integrates leak detection and safety systems to fully address challenges.

COVID-19 initially slowed mobile phone sales in the Asia Pacific and disrupted supply chains and demand for certain 5G-related end verticals.

Cellier Activity, of ABB in France, has been awarded the contract to install new blending technologies and its unique process control system at the Marunda LOBP in Jakarta

Johnson Controls has opened its S$50 million OpenBlue Innovation Centre to create a future-ready built environment for Singapore and the region. 

With the current pandemic surpassing all countries globally, the life sciences industry is under pressure to find a vaccine through clinical trials and deliver high quality medicines.

TM Insight has acquired XAct Solutions to enhance its supply chain capabilities and expands its footprint across Asia.

To improve the risk culture of an organisation businesses need first to adopt a holistic business risk identification process that helps the company identify the most critical part of its business.

Cainiao Network has announced the expansion of its last mile network in Singapore to shorten delivery time for cross-border eCommerce parcels.

 Digital technology is transforming the oil and gas industry, improving efficiencies and boosting safety. Contributed by Emerson

BEYOND Lab and BFI@SMU will be running two complimentary blended courses on digital transformation to help Singapore SMEs strengthen their resilience

Hyundai Motor has announced that it plans to manufacture its electric vehicles (EVs) in Singapore.

The scope of what is required in deploying a digitalisation strategy across oil, gas or chemical (OGC) companies is immense and technological solutions are evolving at a fast pace.

Enterprises in the BFSI sector are increasingly adopting cloud-based solutions to minimise risk, maximise output and offer innovative service delivery methodologies to customers.

Helping manufacturers build a position of strength to operate in a COVID-safe world remains mission critical for this year’s ITAP.

Climate change, sustainability, and digital transformation will drive massive change for future chemicals companies.

How FDT 3.0 Optimises Next Generation Automation Solutions

With radar technology that is robust, flexible and economical all at the same time, VEGA is setting the course for more efficient production processes involving bulk solids.

Siemens has launched its Advance Manufacturing Transformation Centre intended to provide guidance, support and training to companies in Southeast Asia.

Chor-Chen Ang, CEO of Sesto Robotics spoke with IAA on the current COVID-19 crisis and the timing of their new Autonomous Mobile Disinfectant Robot.

FARO Technologies Inc. has hired two industry veterans to join its senior leadership team and manage the global hardware and software R&D teams. 

The IoT chip market was valued at US$25.837 billion for the year 2019, according to a Research and Markets report.

What is automation and how can an SME owner automate process?

Taking giant steps toward preserving sustainable energy, NewX Energy unveiled plans to launch SEA’s first IoT backed Mega offshore floating wind turbine

Can healthcare instruments survive signals competing for attention?

COVID-19 has accelerated the road to digitalisation, but is that a good thing?

2020s will be crucial for all the participants in the power industry as the transition toward renewable energy is expected to increase.

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, offers a unique solution to diversifying the modern supply chain, which due to Covid-19 is a much-needed resource.

JJ-Lurgi has successfully commissioned its largest oilseed crushing and solvent extraction plant for Sinograin Oils & Fats Industrial Dongguan Co. Ltd.

Helping to solve the specific power challenges of today’s unique industrial applications, ABB has expanded its line of proven CC-series conduction-cooled rectifiers.

Industry 4.0 has long been hailed as a new frontier for Asia’s businesses, particularly the manufacturing sector which is the lifeblood of many of the region’s economies.

Mixed Reality headset HoloLens 2 underpins clinical education breakthrough at La Trobe University. Contributed by Microsoft.

National Water Agency PUB and Sembcorp Floating Solar Singapore has commence construction of the 60 MWp floating (PV) system on Tengeh Reservoir

In the industrial automation field, the increased pace of innovation and global competition has made product differentiation more important than ever.

A rising wave of automation and digitalisation is sweeping across Asia. Can Singapore stay competitive amid this growing shift towards smart manufacturing?

Governmental regulations all over the world created an urgent need for solutions to secure social distancing in public buildings in order to support slowing down the spread of Covid-19.

This article explains the drivers and essential steps hospitals can take to enable a clinically integrated, patient-centered supply chain.

From power lift gate and sunroof to electric seat adjustment and fuel pumps, an increasingly large number of electric motors ensure safety and comfort in modern cars.

The edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) chipset market is expected to exceed the cloud AI chipset market for the first time in 2025

Infineon Technologies AG is expanding its product offering for battery management systems with a new sensing and balancing IC, the TLE9012AQU.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. has released the results of a survey that shows nearly all companies who develop electronic products, experience costly and preventable delays related to test equipment misconfiguration, maintenance or training issues.

Trend Micro has announced that its XDR suite is officially available in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA).

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the manufacturing industry on a massive scale. What will the “New Normal” be for manufacturers?

Watch live: Mouser Electronics, Digi-Key Electronics & Jabil, Inc. discuss how changes to the global supply chain affect the way practicing electrical engineers design circuits and bring products to market

Efficient signal acquisition is fundamental to applications ranging from industrial process control and measurement to high-speed communications and imaging.

The ICT market in the Philippines is set to continue to grow in 2020 driven by wider digital transformation initiatives taken by local enterprises and growing customers’ needs despite COVID-19 crisis.

HIMA asks four critical safety questions to achieve post-COVID-19 success in smart and safe automation.

More than 70 percent of ICS vulnerabilities disclosed in 1H 2020 can be exploited remotely, highlighting the importance of protecting internet-facing ICS devices and remote access connections.

Grundfos Philippines has launched its Prefabricated Pumping Stations (PPS) to help meet the country’s growing flood and wastewater management needs.

Looking back, there are things we wished we could have prepared for during these uncertain times. Although we can’t turn back the clock, we can use the bad times to prepare for the good ones.

The Singapore-developed  C3 system is a smart system that can sense, think and respond in order to optimise patient flow and care delivery, and acts as the ‘brain’ of the hospital

Digitisation and advancements in IoT are driving the large-scale adoption of sensor technologies across cities, according to Frost & Sullivan.

The COVID-19 has highlighted the need for business continuity informed by technological trends. By Ravi Gopinath, Chief Cloud Officer, AVEVA 

Silicon carbide in electric vehicles stands for more efficiency, higher power density and performance.

The stability of power grids supplying energy to our homes and businesses is emerging as a critical success factor for maintaining both physical and economic security.

Facilities management market within the six member nations for ASEAN is estimated to drop by 3.7 percent in 2020, according to a study by Frost & Sullivan

Sensitive and collaborative robots look set to play a defining role in the future of robotics in medicine. By Sebastian Schuster, Global PR & Content Manager, Kuka.

The coming years will see exciting innovations to develop better power devices and a larger charging infrastructure with electronic design and test technology occupying a critical component of this progress.

The COVID-19 has highlighted the need for business continuity informed by technological trends. By Ravi Gopinath, Chief Cloud Officer, AVEVA 

The worldwide market for artificial intelligence software will expand to $98.8 billion by 2025, rising by a factor of six from $16.4 billion in 2019.

As manufacturing resumes across the globe, many of us are considering how the industry can prepare for the ‘new normal’.

Infineon Technologies will expand its XENSIV 3D magnetic sensor family TLx493D.

Interoperability has become a critical consideration for all health IT (HIT) applications, according to an analysis by Frost & Sullivan.

ADLINK Technology Inc has partnered with Tier IV, and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to help enable autonomous driving for all.

A new report, published by the MTA has found that if the UK moves towards Green manufacturing, we could see between £8–20 billion added to the UK’s GDP and 400,000 to 1 million jobs created.

DORIS Group, Schneider Electric and AVEVA have agreed to develop a strategic partnership to deliver Digital Twin technology for the upstream oil and gas markets.

With the coming of 5G technology and the implementation of 10+ GbE networks in factories, real-time data processing for OPC UA and other tactile Internet applications is emerging as an important new area of use.

PepsiCo and Microsoft have announced a five-year partnership to accelerate PepsiCo’s infrastructure, ERP, and data estate consolidation and modernisation.

Mouser Electronics, Inc., is offering its customers a comprehensive selection of building automation solutions from Littelfuse.

We believe that digitisation is a way to resilience with remote monitoring, predictive and preventive maintenance, and remote operations all leading to ensuring productivity. 

Energy-saving cases and solutions that use digital technology to optimise the operation of utility plants are introduced.

Emerson has launched a new laser welder platform that provides high mix and batch manufacturers of plastic components with greater production capability

Animal husbandry is a labour-intensive industry on many Southeast Asian farms to this day. Yet traditional methods can hamper an industry already facing labour shortages and climate change.

Although the pandemic dominates the world’s attention, climate risk is simmering in the background, with 57 percent of Asia Pacific CEOs and CFOs reporting that addressing climate risk is a high priority in their company.

Machine vision is an integral part of today’s smart factory. And with advancements in AI and ML, it’s changing the way manufacturers work.

ADLINK has launched the new NEON-2000-JT2 AI-enabled smart camera series to make machine vision deployment for AI-based factory automation easier.

Keysight Technologies, Inc has joined the Ericsson Industry 4.0 partner program, delivering value with test and measurement solutions for the planning, deployment and operations of industrial 5G networks.

SATO Global Business Services, the Singapore-based shared service centre supporting the SATO Group’s business globally, has selected NetApp to modernise its technology infrastructure. 

The world changed overnight. Globally, we still have communities under lock-down and we are slowly progressing to “business as unusual”.

In response to the industry’s hunger for information on technology that can pull them out of the post-pandemic productivity lull, EU Automation has pooled all its resources into a new, free, online Knowledge Hub.

Siemens and Bentley Systems will develop the first petrochemical digital twin in Indonesia for Chandra Asri, the country’s largest integrated petrochemical complex.

TIBCO is collaborating with Singapore’s ITE to equip students with the data analytics skills that are essential for their careers and necessary for the future economy.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. has expanded the company’s Scienlab Charging Discovery System (CDS) portfolio with two new test and certification solutions for charging interfaces within an EV or EVSE.

Analog Device and Maximhas entered a definitive agreement under which ADI will acquire Maxim in an all-stock transaction that values the combined enterprise at over $68 billion.

Samsung Electronics Co. and Microsoft Corp. has announced a global collaboration focused on digitally transforming the real estate development and property management industries.

While the manufacturing sector is set to restart faster than other sectors, it is necessary for businesses to adapt to the evolving situation.

Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis finds that the building construction value chain will shift from sequential to innovative business models with increased penetration of building construction technology.

Schneider Electric explores some of the practical ways its integrated Modicon and AVEVA solutions are already bringing benefits to Industry.

Factories, handcrafted products and premium quality – three attributes that almost always influence the price level.

Business leaders the world over are coming to terms with a brave new normal: a world of remote working, digital-led interactions, and increased uncertainty.

Sensors must continuously and reliably detect a wide range of products and films on the conveyor belts of primary and secondary packaging machines for confectionery and baked goods

Proper process monitoring allows a plant to run with minimal operator intervention therefore increasing the cost savings of a typical water purification system. Contributed by Burkert

The demand for solar, especially in ASEAN’s emerging markets, has been driven by the urgent need for energy.

STMicroelectronics revealed its partner-led growth strategy for Asia as well as its industrial strategy and strategic thrusts for the coming year during a recent online media engagement.

Hitachi and Microsoft have announced a multiyear strategic alliance to accelerate the digital transformation of the manufacturing and logistics industries across Southeast Asia, North America and Japan.

Throughout most industrial operations, electric motors play a critical role in driving conveyor belts, pumps, compressors, agitators, fans, and other critical infrastructure assets.

Singtel was officially awarded the 3.5GHz and the millimetre wave spectrum as part of the 5G licence issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority.

When hundreds of millions of workers were forced to quarantine themselves, the ability to work remotely became a basic requirement for business continuity.

Malaysia’s ICT spending for 2020 is expected to decline by 8.3 percent as opposed to the 8.2 percent growth expected before the COVID-19 outbreak.

IAA interviewed Seiichi Miyazawa, MD, Hioki Singapore on the company’s future growth and regional potential.

Toshiba TEC Singapore (TSE) announced their acquisition of the Multifunction Printers (MFP) Business from Toshiba Data Dynamics (TDSP).

Fujitsu has released its Fujitsu Future Insights Global Digital Transformation Survey Report 2020.

With SECORA ID, Infineon Technologies AG offers an easy-to-integrate security platform for contactless digital ID documents.

FARO Technologies, Inc. has released its most affordable and accurate 3D portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM): The FARO Gage.

Schneider Electric and Cisco have formed a technology partnership designed to help drive major advances in making smart buildings the standard.

How can you tell when the time is right to upgrade your ERP software? Here are some tips on how to tell if you are ready to update your ERP.