Industrial Automation Equipment: The In-depth Evolution from “Single Machinery” to “Intelligent Ecosystem”
In the ultra-clean workshop of a semiconductor wafer factory in Shenzhen, an extremely precise automation scene is unfolding: a robotic arm grabs a 300mm-diameter silicon wafer with a repeat positioning accuracy of 0.001mm, and the pressure of the vacuum chuck is controlled at a critical value of 0.05 MPa to prevent damage to the wafer surface. All of this is carried out in an ISO Class 5 clean environment (where the number of particles with a diameter ≥ 0.1μm in each cubic meter of air is ≤ 100) — this is not a laboratory demonstration, but the daily operation of current industrial automation equipment in the field of precision manufacturing. […]
NHS’s Sustainability Revolution: Reimagining Healthcare for a Century to Come
NHS’s Sustainability Revolution: Reimagining Healthcare for a Century to Come As the backbone of Britain’s social fabric, the National Health Service (NHS) has long been a symbol of universal care—free at the point of need, rooted in equity. But today, this 75-year-old institution stands at a breaking point. Demand is soaring: an aging population, complex chronic illnesses, and post-pandemic backlogs have pushed waiting lists to record highs, while funding constraints and staffing crises threaten its ability to deliver on its promise. Lord Darzi’s 2024 investigation laid bare the urgency: the NHS is in “critical condition,” caught between outdated systems and a world that expects faster, more personalized, and more sustainable […]
Rockwell Automation: Harnessing AI to Forge a Sustainable Manufacturing Future
In the global race to tackle climate change, manufacturing stands at a critical crossroads. As one of the world’s most resource-intensive sectors—accounting for nearly a quarter of global energy consumption and 20% of carbon emissions—it faces immense pressure to reconcile production demands with planetary boundaries. Yet within this challenge lies opportunity: artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force, and Rockwell Automation is leading the charge to wield this technology for sustainable manufacturing. By integrating AI into industrial automation, the company is enabling factories worldwide to cut emissions, slash waste, and optimize resource use—proving that profitability and sustainability can thrive hand in hand.
Delta Hosts First “Industrial Automation Technology Conference” —— Driving Manufacturing Upgrading with Standardized Solutions
Delta Hosts First “Industrial Automation Technology Conference” —— Driving Manufacturing Upgrading with Standardized Solutions Currently, competition in the industrial market is intensifying, and the continuous upgrading of industries has brought many new opportunities. For industrial automation enterprises providing automation products and solutions, standing out in the new market competition requires not only rapid response but also comprehensive competition in technology and solutions. The recently launched “Delta Industrial Automation 2025 First Technology Conference” has given the answer. Technology-led growth will be the main direction for industrial automation enterprises in future competition, and solidifying technical solutions into standards and replicating them across industries will be the most effective way to use technology […]
Innovation Trends in the Global Tech World | The Integration of AI and Robotics Technology Accelerates at Full Speed – Observations from the 2025 Munich Automation Exhibition
Recently, reporters from Science and Technology Daily attended the biennial 2025 Munich Automation Exhibition, gaining a profound understanding of how automation technology is driving industrial transformation. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technology is accelerating across multiple fields. Several companies showcased new-generation humanoid robots, but based on on-site performances, there is still much work to be done in terms of technology and practical applications for humanoid robots. Making Automation Technology Smarter Automation is the backbone of modern production and an engine for innovation. Demonstrations by numerous exhibitors showed that machines are increasingly taking on tasks once considered too complex. For example, Intrinsic, a subsidiary of Google, has integrated AI into […]
The Future of Human-Machine Collaboration: Redefining “Labor Value” in Industrial Production
The Future of Human-Machine Collaboration: Redefining “Labor Value” in Industrial Production In the era of smart manufacturing, the anxiety of “machines replacing humans” is being supplanted by a new paradigm of “human-machine collaborative evolution”. Research by the International Labour Organization (ILO) shows that by 2030, human-machine collaboration roles in global manufacturing will grow by 45%. The value of labor is shifting from “repetitive operations” to “creative decision-making”, ushering in a golden age of “human wisdom + machine efficiency”. I. Role Reconstruction: Evolution from “Operator” to “Decision-Maker” The human-machine collaboration scenario in Amazon’s Phoenix warehouse is enlightening: Kiva robots undertake 90% of goods handling, freeing workers from physical labor (walking 20 […]
Green Smart Manufacturing: Finding the Optimal Solution Between Efficiency and Sustainability
Green Smart Manufacturing: Finding the Optimal Solution Between Efficiency and Sustainability Driven by the dual goals of “carbon peaking and carbon neutrality” and the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) philosophy, green smart manufacturing has evolved from an “enterprise responsibility” to a “core competitiveness”. A series of technological innovations are rewriting the traditional manufacturing image of “high energy consumption and high emissions”, achieving a win-win integration of economic and environmental benefits. 一、Technological Innovation: Full-Process Green Empowerment The lithium battery production line at CATL’s Liyang Plant sets a benchmark for green manufacturing: AI algorithms optimize the oven temperature curve in the coating process in real time, reducing energy consumption per unit by 22%; […]
Edge Computing and Fog Computing: Enabling Intelligence to “Burst Locally” at Production Sites
Edge Computing and Fog Computing: Enabling Intelligence to “Burst Locally” at Production Sites In the “data (data )” of smart manufacturing, edge computing and fog computing are becoming key technologies to solve “cloud latency” and “data overload,” constructing a new “cloud-edge collaboration” computing architecture. Gartner predicts that by 2025, 75% of industrial data will be processed at the edge, with its value lying in making intelligent decisions “closer to the site and more responsive.” 一、Technical Essence: From “Distant Water Cannot Quench Near Thirst” to “Localized Resource Utilization” The intelligent warehousing system at Foxconn’s Shenzhen plant reveals the core advantages of edge computing: Each AGV robot is equipped with an edge […]
Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS): Cracking the Industrial Code for “Multi-Variety, Small-Batch” Production
Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS): Cracking the Industrial Code for “Multi-Variety, Small-Batch” Production Under the dual pressure of consumption upgrading and market segmentation, the Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) has evolved from an “optional solution” to an “essential capability.” Its core value lies in using dynamic response capabilities to resolve the contradiction between “large-scale production” and “personalized needs.” Data from the International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP) shows that enterprises adopting FMS have shortened product changeover time by an average of 75% and increased capacity utilization by 22%, reshaping the production paradigm of global manufacturing. 一、Technical Architecture: Triple Breakthroughs in Modularity, Intelligence, and Networking The FMS production line at Toyota’s Motomachi […]
Digital Twin: Constructing an Accurate Mirror System of the Real World
Digital Twin: Constructing an Accurate Mirror System of the Real World Digital twin technology, by creating virtual mappings of physical entities, enables real-time interaction and precise reflection between the physical and digital worlds. It has become the “digital rehearsal room” of smart manufacturing, driving the manufacturing industry from “trial-and-error by experience” to “precision prediction”. 一、Design Validation: Low-Cost Trial in the Virtual World Siemens’ digital twin system at the Amberg Factory in Germany sets an industrial benchmark: The virtual factory accurately replicates the operational logic of 1,250 devices and 300 conveyor belts. When planning to introduce a new PLC, engineers first simulate the collaborative effects of material flow, information flow, and […]
3D Printing: From Additive Manufacturing to a Creative Revolution
3D Printing: From Additive Manufacturing to a Creative Revolution 3D printing (additive manufacturing) is evolving from a “laboratory black technology” into a core force reshaping the manufacturing landscape. Technological breakthroughs and material innovations have driven its applications from prototype production to deep penetration in end-product manufacturing and biomanufacturing, ushering in an era of personalized “design-to-production” manufacturing. 一、Aerospace: The Core Engine of Lightweight Revolution GE Aviation’s LEAP engine fuel nozzle stands as a landmark application of 3D printing: Using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology, it integrally prints 20 traditionally machined Inconel alloy components, reducing weight by 25%, enhancing fatigue resistance by 40%, and shortening the production cycle from 18 months to […]
Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Reconstructing the Production Philosophy of Human-Machine Collaboration
Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Reconstructing the Production Philosophy of Human-Machine Collaboration The emergence of collaborative robots (cobots) marks the manufacturing industry’s transition from the 1.0 era of “machine replacement” to the 2.0 era of “human-machine integration”. Data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) shows that global cobot sales reached 180,000 units in 2023, with an annual growth rate of 45%. Their applications have expanded from simple material handling to complex scenarios such as precision assembly and medical assistance, redefining human-machine relationships in industrial production. 一、Safety Integration: Technological Breakthroughs Reshape Collaboration Boundaries In the “nerve center” of 3C products—the chip packaging process—TSMC’s Nanjing plant demonstrates the pinnacle of precision engineering with […]
