In addition, he explains how the technology’s bi-directional communication, remote parameter configuration and data collection capabilities enables the implementation of IIoT and manufacturing data analytics.

www.omron.ca

Drawing on his decades of experience as an engineer in the automation industry, Greg delves into what sets a pure play motion controller apart from other controller types (such as PLCs, machine automation controllers and IPCs), while taking into account the increasingly gray area between them. 

In addition, he discusses the trends guiding the present and future of motion control technology and lays out what a cutting-edge motion controller is capable of.

https://automation.omron.com

During the interview, Tim digs into how Snowflake differs from the other large players in the industry, as well as the ins and outs of manufacturing data storage and how manufacturers are leveraging that data to gain insight into their operations.

www.snowflake.com

During the discussion, Moruzzi explains what separates an industrial AI from an LLM AI like ChatGPT, how the company’s xTrude algorithm helped 3D-print the chassis of the APMA’s Project Arrow EV from composite materials and how Xaba’s hardware-agnostic AI module, xCognition, significantly improves the accuracy and utility of industrial robots. 

www.xaba.ai

During the interview, Mohit discusses the current embedded OS landscape, how and why Linux is increasingly being integrated into automation equipment and what sets Ubuntu Core apart from roll-your-own implementations like the Yacto Project. 

https://ubuntu.com/core

During the interview, Kathryn delves into the value of process simulation, which involves creating a digital visualization of how a process manufacturing system will work, so that end-users can hammer out details and make key decisions before the design and commissioning stages begin.

https://actemium.ca

https://canadamakes.ca

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The company's electrically powered AR2 and Neptune robots are propelled by screw-shaped pontoons capable of traversing tailings ponds' diverse and difficult terrain. 

During our conversation, Michael gives an overview of the evolution and current state of enterprise cyber security and lays out some of the common strategies small-to-medium sized companies can take to protect themselves.

During the interview, Jonathan details the features and capabilities of the company's latest release, the six-axis Link 6, and explains what distinguishes it from other cobots on the market.

www.kinovarobotics.com

During the interview, Jayson discusses Canada’s manufacturing supply chain, the challenges it faces and an initiative (lead by Martinrea, ThinkData and Palantir) to leverage artificial intelligence to make the supply chain less susceptible to disruptions like the COVID pandemic.

www.ngen.ca

During the conversation, John delves into the organization’s history, explains how the Mitacs program works, and reveals how companies can affordably leverage Canada’s academic R&D expertise.

www.mitacs.ca  https://www.mitacs.ca/en

In part 2, Ilian explains which applications the Meca500 is best suited for, details the challenges of singularities in six-axis robots, and provides a sneak peak of the company’s up-coming high-speed SCARA robot.

In part 1, Ilian provides an overview of the Meca500, describes the robot's unique capabilities and delves into the advantages (and challenges) 6 degrees-of-freedom robots in general.

During our conversation, Martin explains how Raven.ai’s technology works, reveals why many digital transformation efforts fail and explores the explosive growth of his Industry 4.0 Clubhouse social media community, which now boasts 6,000+ automation and IIoT professionals as members.

https://raven.ai

https://www.industry40club.com