For a long time, industrial robots operated in isolated environments, disconnected from the rest of a company’s systems. Today, that reality has changed. The need for remote monitoring, production data collection, predictive maintenance and traceability has led to connecting robots to corporate networks and even cloud platforms. As a result, a relatively new concern has
In the dynamic world of industrial automation, robot safety is essential to ensure efficient operations and protect workers. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) recently announced the publication of the revised ISO 10218 standard, the global reference standard for industrial robot safety. This update, the first since 2011, introduces significant changes that reflect technological advancements
Currently, downtime remains one of the most persistent challenges for manufacturers. Although the industry has made notable advances in improving productivity and efficiency, machine and production line stoppages continue to have a significant impact on profitability. Fortunately, technology continues to evolve to offer increasingly innovative solutions that reduce this lost time, ensuring that factories operate
