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Pushing back against tech overreach

Design World

Back in the early days of the Internet, as the world wide web was beginning to take shape and before it was as ubiquitous as it is today, there was an optimism that pervaded tech circles. The general mood was that this rising tech wave would make us all freer, smarter, and happier. There were… The post Pushing back against tech overreach appeared first on Design World.

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Have you ever wondered why I use Post-it notes to build Goal Trees in the digital age?”

Chris Hohmann

If you are landing here intrigued by the post’s title, you may know what a Goal Tree is and maybe have watched some of my videos on the subject. If you have no idea what a Goal Tree is, I recommend you invest a little more than 3 minutes for watching my “Introduction to the … Continue reading Have you ever wondered why I use Post-it notes to build Goal Trees in the digital age?

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Güdel Delivers Maintainability in Linear Axis Track Systems 

Gary Mintchell

Fabtech is in Orlando this year. Next week—October 15-17. Hurricane Milton is making landfall tonight around Tampa Bay. Orlando is on the path. As of today, October 9, the show is still on. I’m betting that the area will still have much debris, but that buildings will still be standing and the airport will be operating. I hope everyone down there stays safe.

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Unprecedented EV discounting shores up September new car market

SMMT

New car market up 1.0% to 275,239 units in key ‘74’ plate change month of September as heavy EV discounting shores up demand. Record 56,387 BEV registrations in September, driven by massive manufacturer discounting, pushes YTD market share to 17.8%, with 18.5% forecast by year end – still below the zero emission vehicle mandate. SMMT and major vehicle manufacturers write to Chancellor calling for urgent consumer support as growth in private buyer demand for diesel outstrips EVs in September.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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ABB Robotics previews innovation drivers to be discussed at RoboBusiness

Robotics Business Review

The past year has been eventful for robotics developments, with economic headwinds, new applications, and excitement around humanoids and AI. John Bubnikovich, president of ABB’s Robotics Division in the U.S., will be among the panelists discussing the future of robotics innovation at RoboBusiness in California next week. In that keynote panel , Bubnikovich will join NVIDIA’s Amit Goel, DHL’s Joan-Wilhelm Schwarze, and Teradyne Ventures’ Eric Truebenbach in analyzing the

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Guide to Wiring: Conductor Materials, Styles, Sizes, and Best Practices

Control.com

The simple tasks can lead to the most failures. Basic practices in the wiring assembly stages of a project can lead to long-term success or haunting tales of intermittent yet persistent failures.

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Honeywell User Group 2024

Gary Mintchell

I didn’t rate an invitation to this year’s Honeywell User Group. They have reorganized. All my marketing contacts are evidently gone. I checked in to the only source I have, Control Global , who somehow maintains contact and once again published the email show daily. The link is to one of the days of the show. Looks like the highlight from the keynote is that once again Honeywell Process is reorganizing.

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Shaping the Future: Announcing the U.S. Fast Future Innovation Awards

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Announcing the U.S. Fast Future Innovation Awards (FFIA)—the hunt for groundbreaking ideas that leverage AI to make a tangible impact. Whether your passion lies in education, sustainability, hybrid work, cybersecurity, healthcare, or critical infrastructure, your innovation could be the game-changer that revolutionizes how we live and work.

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Premier Automation launches Premier Labs, a venture studio for industrial robots and AI

Robotics Business Review

Premier Labs is a new venture studio with offices in Pittsburgh and Atlanta. Source: Premier Labs While many startups come out of universities and search for problems to solve, another model is the “venture studio,” in which a company creates startups in response to customer needs. Premier Automation LLC today announced Premier Labs, a venture studio focused on building businesses that use proven automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence to address industry challenges.

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Acrow upgrades Pennsylvania steel fabricating facility

The Fabricator

Acrow, an international bridge engineering and supply company, has completed the installation of rooftop-mounted solar panels at its steel manufacturing facility in Milton, Pa.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.

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Brazil announced as Partner Country for Hannover Messe 2026

Design World

Brazil has been announced as the Partner Country at Hannover Messe 2026. The news was announced by Jorge Viana, President of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (APEX) and Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board of Deutsche Messe AG, at a recent ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in Wolfsburg. The… The post Brazil announced as Partner Country for Hannover Messe 2026 appeared first on Design World.

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30 Years of Blogging

Gary Mintchell

Blogging, writing to a Web Log, began crossing my radar by the late 90s. I was curious about what was going on. I heard of Dave Winer. He was a software developer. Developer of RSS, something I still use. Yesterday was the 30 th anniversary of his blog Scripting News. And he is still going. When we had Automation World up and running in late 2003, I began exploring.

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Partners who use Cisco Marketing Velocity can generate 5.2x more pipeline

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Discover the Reimagined Cisco Marketing Velocity Central! Generate 5.2x more pipeline with our revamped platform, featuring enhanced search, AI tools, streamlined campaigns, and more. Join our Partner Activation contest for exciting prizes!

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Corvus Robotics soars to new heights with Series A round for drone inventory

Robotics Business Review

With obstacle detection, the lightweight Corvus One drone safely flies without disrupting workflow or blocking aisles and can ascend to avoid collisions with people, forklifts, or robots. | Credit: Corvus Robotics Corvus Robotics Inc. has closed an $18 million Series A round and seed funding led by S2G Ventures and Spero Ventures. The Mountain View, Calif.

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. Acquires Robotics & Drives

Manufacturing Tomorrow

-Transaction Reinforces AIR’s Presence in Europe and Enhances its Capabilities for Integration of Advanced Robotics into Automated Systems -Vivian Farrell Promoted to President of Automated Industrial Robotics, Ireland

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AutomationDirect now carrying Crohm brake resistors which feature NEMA 1 enclosures and installed thermal switches

Design World

AutomationDirect has added Crohm brand VFD brake resistors, which feature NEMA 1 enclosures and installed thermal switches. These resistors are offered in popular resistance values from 3.7 to 400 ohms and power ratings from 240 W to 18 kW to ensure a good match per your manufacturer’s recommendation. The NEMA 1 enclosures protect users from… The post AutomationDirect now carrying Crohm brake resistors which feature NEMA 1 enclosures and installed thermal switches appeared first on D

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A look at a modern water tank fabricating facility

The Fabricator

Maguire, Sioux Falls, S.D., constructed a new fabrication facility for its water tanks and has greatly improved manufacturing efficiency as a result.

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Secure Organizations by Thinking Like a Hacker

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Introducing the Cisco Certificate in Ethical Hacking, a new program to recognize candidates who have completed a 2-part training requirement; a.) a training course on ethical hacking, penetration testing, red teaming tactics, and advanced threat response, and b.) demonstrated their practical skills by completing themed, domain-specific Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges.

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A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing

Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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RBR50 Spotlight: Rockwell Automation’s acquisition of OTTO Motors an all-around win

Robotics Business Review

Organization: Rockwell Automation Country: U.S. Website: [link] Year Founded: 1903 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Business & Management Rockwell Automation acquired Clearpath Robotics and its subsidiary OTTO Motors in late 2023 for nearly $600 million. Clearpath develops autonomous mobile robots ( AMRs ) for research and development purposes.

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Record 380,000 Robots Working in US Factories

Fastener News Desk

Record 4 Million in Factories Worldwide Frankfurt, September 24th, 2024 — The new World Robotics report recorded 381,964 industrial robots working in US factories – an increase of 12%. Annual installations reached 37,587 units in 2023. This was down 5% but still the third best result in US history. “The United States accounted for 77% of total installations in North America in 2023,” says Marina Bill, President of the International Federation of Robotics.

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Automation advances the application and performance of industrial coatings

Design World

Over the last six decades, automation and robotics have advanced how functional industrial coatings are applied and used. The results have included better precision of coating processes, lower costs, and improved product performance. By George Osterhout | Senior advisor and past president • Orion Industries Ltd. Functional coatings have been used in industrial applications since… The post Automation advances the application and performance of industrial coatings appeared first on Desi

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U. S. Steel earns ResponsibleSteel Certified Steel designation at Big River facility

The Fabricator

United States Steel Corp. has announced it is the first company in the world to qualify to sell its products as ResponsibleSteel Certified Steel at its Big River facility in Osceola, Ark.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Welding Excellence Awards spotlight QLD and WA winners

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Photocreo Bednarek/stock.adobe.com Skill, quality, and professionalism took centre stage as the winners of the 2024 Queensland and Northern Territory Welding Excellence Awards were announced in Brisbane. Hosted by Weld Australia, the Excellence Awards are the awards honour and highlight the exceptional work of local welders, fabricators, and educators contributing to the industry’s growth.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network partners with NVIDIA to accelerate ecosystem growth

Robotics Business Review

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang with PRN Director Jennifer Apicella. Source: Pittsburgh Robotics Network The Pittsburgh Robotics Network today announced that it is working with NVIDIA to foster innovation and enhance connections between the commercial robotics community, academia, and research institutions. The collaborators aid they intend “to advance the growth and impact of robotics by bridging the gap between research, innovation, and the commercialization of intelligent autonomy and robotics

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Instead of going to Walmart for a printer, Alquist prints a Walmart

Control.com

Alquist has successfully printed a Walmart. Yes, you read that correctly. Using 3DCP, Alquist has built the largest printed structure in the United States: a superstore in Tennessee.

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Binder introduces special flange components for the PBC15 cable connector

Design World

Today’s demanding industrial applications require compact, robust connectors that can reliably transmit high currents and voltages. binder now offers special flange components that act as plug-in partners for the PBC15 cable connector, which can transmit high currents and voltages in tight spaces. This combination enables tailored solutions for a wide range of applications, such as… The post Binder introduces special flange components for the PBC15 cable connector appeared first on D

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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Partnering for Success in an Evolving Technology Ecosystem

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Embrace a new partnership paradigm with Rodney Clark's five principles: interdependence, collective success, diversity, program simplicity, and strong relationships. Together, we'll drive exponential growth and value in the digital age.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with Edwards Vacuum to Bring Specialized Dry Vacuum Pump Manufacturing to the U.S. for the First Time

NIST Manufacturing

Media Contact: Maddy Broas, madeline.broas [at] chips.gov (madeline[dot]broas[at]chips[dot]gov) Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S.

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Palladyne AI completes Phase 1 of U.S. Air Force robot software contract

Robotics Business Review

A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft. Palladyne AI is continuing to validate its industrial robot software for media blasting of complex aircraft components. Source: Adobe Stock Robots and the latest software to control them are becoming essential to aircraft maintenance in both the civilian and defense sectors. Palladyne AI Corp. today announced that it has completed Phase I of its multi-million-dollar contract with the Air Logistics Complex at Warner Robins Air Force Base

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Pickommerce Advances Commercialization of Autonomous Pick-and-Pack Station

Control.com

The logistics automation and robotics company receives $3.4 million in investments to bring its PickoBot e-commerce pick-and-pack system to warehousing and fulfillment centers worldwide.

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Guide to Agile Manufacturing and Its Advantages

Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.