Automation 101: How to Buy a Robot If you are not considering robotic automation for your manufacturing operation, you need to be and starting now is not too soon. The discussion will include several different paths you can take, to determine your need, getting your needs defined, where you find possible suppliers, making your decision on […]
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Read morePANEL: The Future of Agriculture – Technologies including automation, big data and the Internet of Things are changing the face of agriculture on both a consumer and commercial level. Hear about varied innovations including robotic lawn mowers and cloud-based agriculture management platforms.
Read moreHow the PIPELINE Project is helping prepare the future workforce – Heather McGannon, Special Projects Unit Manager, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. The Minnesota PIPELINE (Private Investment, Public Education, Labor and Industry Experience) Project is an innovative approach to address current and future workforce needs. It serves as a catalyst for developing industry-based, employer-driven, dual-training […]
Read moreThe field of healthcare robotics continues to grow as technology gets more versatile and lower cost tools become readily available to researchers and start-ups alike. The need and desire to provide comprehensive care to patients inside and out of the hospital environment is motivating the industry to provide new solutions to address clinical needs. Come […]
Read moreA Look at Autonomous Vehicles – Matt Nielsen, Director of Marketing, Autonomous Solutions, Inc. Autonomous vehicles are sure to change the way we live and work. From the autonomous car to driverless vehicles in mining, agriculture, automotive testing, military, industrial cleaning, security and more – learn what Autonomous Solutions is doing to revolutionize these industries.
Read morePANEL: The future of additive and digital manufacturing – Larry Doerr, Chief Operating Officer, Rev Materials; Jason Huebscher, CTO, Technology Specialist, 3D Printing and CAD, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare; Paul Rudin, President, Symmetry Solutions; Scott Simenson, Director, Century Digital Fab Lab, Century College New manufacturing techniques are revolutionizing the way goods are produced. They have also made possible […]
Read moreActive Materials Technology for Wearable Systems – Brad Holschuh, Assistant Professor; Co-Director, Wearable Technology Laboratory, Dept. of Design, Housing & Apparel, University of Minnesota. Active materials are a broad category of materials that can change shape/dimension under stimulation. These materials – which vary wildly in capability, form, and actuation mode – are exciting to consider […]
Read morePANEL: Why cyber security should be a top priority for robotics and IoT – Dr. Steven Goldsmith, Michigan Technological University; Arun Perinkolam, Deloitte; James Ryan, Litmus Logic; Nina Tucker, Twin Oaks Computing
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