The cloud robotics company also presents new
software innovation supporting its mission to democratize
industrial automation.
CHICAGO, Sept. 10,
2024 /CNW/ - Vention, the company behind the
cloud Manufacturing Automation Platform (MAP), announced today
during its 5th annual Demo Day, new artificial intelligence (AI)
technology that makes it easier for manufacturers of all sizes to
design and deploy automated equipment and robots. The new
innovations in hardware and software include MachineMotion AI, an
AI-enabled automation controller, and enhancements to Vention's
flagship software, MachineBuilder and MachineLogic. These
innovations will be highlighted at Demo Day, which is
co-located at the International Manufacturing Technology Show
(IMTS) in Chicago.
Introducing MachineMotion AI: The first AI-enabled automation
controller featuring accelerated computing technology from
NVIDIA
As the centerpiece of Vention's hardware and software ecosystem,
MachineMotion AI bridges the gap between traditional programmable
logic controllers (PLCs) and modern robot programming environments.
This 3rd-generation controller is designed to significantly
simplify the development and deployment of robotics applications
for manufacturers of all sizes.
Powered by the NVIDIA Jetson platform for edge AI and
robotics, MachineMotion AI advances AI-enabled robots with NVIDIA
GPU-accelerated path planning with the ability to run 2D/3D
perception models trained in synthetic and physical environments.
MachineMotion AI is compatible with leading robot brands (i.e.,
Universal Robots, FANUC, and ABB) and is plug-and-play with
hundreds of motion devices and sensors—from conveyors, and
actuators to safety devices, computer vision systems, telepresence
cameras, and more.
More information on MachineMotion AI and the NVIDIA
collaboration can be found here.
Vention and ABB Collaborate to Bring Cobot Automation to
Small and Medium Manufacturers
Vention also announced its collaboration with ABB Robotics. This
partnership confirms the compatibility between Vention's
Manufacturing Automation Platform and ABB's GoFa cobot family.
Clients of Vention and ABB will benefit from the seamless
integration of both companies' technologies, from the design stage
of robotic cells up to their operations on the factory floor.
Please refer to the product press release for more information
on this collaboration.
MachineBuilder and MachineLogic Receive Significant Updates
Powered by AI
MachineBuilder: Generative AI (GenAI) technology meets
industrial LEGO parts for a faster and more user-friendly
industrial automation design experience.
The innovations added to MachineBuilder make the design
experience for any manufacturing application more straightforward
and faster than ever. From the moment you open the Manufacturing
Automation Platform, you can choose to begin your project from
scratch or select from hundreds of available templates in the
design library. The new features include:
- Vention's Design Assistant: Leveraging generative AI,
the Design Assistant automatically adds the right component to a
robot cell design simply by hovering over a given mechanical
context. This significantly reduces the time spent learning and
searching the right components within the exhaustive library.
- Smart Predictive Placement: Vention's AI-driven
Geometric Reasoning Engine (GRE) automatically snaps components
into the desired orientation with minimal user input.
- Real-Time Bill of Materials and Pricing: Bill of
materials and pricing are updated instantly as parts are added or
removed, enabling accurate project planning and ROI
calculation.
MachineLogic: Expanding programming and simulation
capabilities with Python and code-free programming, paving the way
for more complex cloud applications.
This year's MachineLogic releases offer major enhancements to
the front-end and back-end systems, boosting programming and
simulation capabilities.
Users can now create, manage, and share Python processes and
libraries, increasing code reuse and speeding up development time.
The latest MachineLogic Python releases include:
- New integrated development environment (IDE): Access a
fully-featured development environment synched with MachineLogic's
simulation capabilities directly from the cloud.
- Vention Programming Co-Pilot Powered by Generative AI: A
Python programming AI assistant that generates code from prompts,
integrates snippets, and simulates applications, reducing
development time and easing the learning curve.
- Custom Operator Interfaces: Tailored interfaces using
Python and web development practices being deployed with a
one-click function.
- Automatic Frame Reference: Charuco markers detection
allows robotic systems to adapt autonomously to environmental
changes, ensuring maximum uptime and minimal production
disruption.
The latest releases for the code-free interface
make MachineLogic even more accessible, powerful, and
intuitive for programming, simulating, and deploying automated
equipment and robotics. The updates include:
- Fully-Fledged Physics Engine: Provides near-accurate
results for testing and debugging program behavior, enhancing the
reliability of simulations.
- Modernized User Interface: Offers an easy and more
intuitive programming experience to define useful robot programming
assets directly from the scene.
- One-Click Deployment: Simplifies the transition from
digital twins to physical machines, allowing developers to deploy
programs and configurations with a single click.
Visit Vention at the International Manufacturing Technology
Show (IMTS)
Visit Vention's booth #236860 at IMTS before September 14, 2024, to experience the company's
latest innovations firsthand, including MachineMotion AI and an ABB
GoFA robot cell. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with
Vention executives in person.
Quotes from Leadership:
"We are on a journey to democratize industrial automation,
building along the way the most comprehensive industrial automation
and robotics company. Today's announcements solidify Vention's
position as the most intuitive platform for automation and robotics
while showcasing advanced capabilities needed by experts in the
industry."
– Etienne Lacroix, founder and
chief executive officer, Vention.
About Vention
Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturers automate
their production floors in just a few days through a democratized
user experience. Vention's digital Manufacturing Automation
Platform allows clients to design, automate, deploy, and operate
automated equipment directly from their web browsers. Headquartered
in Montreal, Canada, with an
office in Berlin, Vention's 300
employees serve 4,000+ customers on five continents and 25
manufacturing industries. For more information, visit vention.com
or follow us on LinkedIn.
*MachineMotion, MachineLogic, MachineCloud, and Vention are
trademarks of Vention Inc.
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