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Honeywell and Weatherford Partner to Deliver an Emissions Management Solution

Gary Mintchell

Emissions management relates to many things. Ecology, cleaning the environment, climate change. In an industrial context, I think it is the essence of Lean—reduction of waste. That is a business value as well as other values. Honeywell has added many products and services over the past few years. This one is interesting. Honeywell and Weatherford on May 9 announced a partnership to deliver a comprehensive emissions management solution for the energy industry.

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Productivity1000 and Productivity2000 relay & TTL modules from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has added new discrete and relay I/O expansion modules to the Productivity PLC family. For the Productivity1000 PLC series, a 4-channel, high-current relay output module is now available. This module provides up to 7A/point for both DC and AC control circuits and features four Form C (normally open/normally closed) contacts. For the Productivity2000 PLC… The post Productivity1000 and Productivity2000 relay & TTL modules from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design W

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piCOBOT Electric breaks the barriers of cobot arm movement

Design World

Fully electric, slim design, and absence of air-tubing and cabling. The new piCOBOT Electric heads towards another success for Piab’s piCOBOT program. “This is the most versatile and energy-efficient electric pump unit on the market for cobot applications”, said Madeleine Sheikh, Global Product Manager at Piab Group. It is a fact that the piCOBOT program… The post piCOBOT Electric breaks the barriers of cobot arm movement appeared first on Design World.

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DeepHow Introduces Smart AI Quizzing for Skilled Workforce Training

Gary Mintchell

Some people feel that Generative AI on its own will be detrimental to human civilization—or indeed even existence. I think, as always, it is the human use of it just as every other technology for the past several thousand years that matters. For instance, look at the latest episode of the old “tech bro” culture from Silicon Valley—Sam Altman and OpenAI.

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5 Ways CMMS Software Transformed Broderick's Manufacturing Plant: A Case Study

Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

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X Marks the SaaS

Automation World

Siemens continues to expand its cloud-based digital thread software-as-a-service for manufacturers of all sizes with new product additions and Microsoft Azure availability.

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The Impact of Virtual Reality on the Video Game Industry

Robotics Automation News

The video game industry has been a hotbed of innovation since its inception, continuously evolving with advancements in technology. One of the most transformative technologies in recent years is virtual reality (VR).

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A BOM-Centered Digital Thread

Automation World

Definitions of the digital thread tend to vary, but Siemens’ bills of material approach gets to the core of data usage from engineering design through to the supply chain.

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HydroGraph and Gulf Cryo begin plans to bring graphene to the MEA region

Canadian Manufacturing

VANCOUVER — HydroGraph Clean Power Inc., a commercial manufacturer of pristine graphene, announced that it has entered into a memo of understanding (MOU) signed May 13, 2024, with Gulf Cryo LLC, a provider of industrial, medical and specialty end-to-end gas solutions in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, to collaborate in the production, distribution and selling of HydroGraph’s pristine graphene to the Middle East region.

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Revolutionizing Visual Quality Control With Advanced Augmented Reality and AI

Metrology

CDMVision, a trendsetter in Augmented Realtiy and Artificial Intelligence technologies, has announced the launch of SuPAR AI, a state-of-the-art augmented reality visual inspection software designed for widespread use across many different industries. SuPAR AI is set to transform traditional visual quality control processes with its innovative AI-driven modules and AR technology.

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Softing Industrial’s hardware gateway edgeGate at Hannover Messe

Design World

Softing Industrial presented its new edgeGate at Hannover Messe 2024 – a maintenance-free hardware solution for transferring production data from PLC and CNC controllers to edge and cloud-based environments. edgeGate simplifies access to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Computerized Numerical Controllers (CNC). It enables seamless and secure data integration into advanced management systems such as… The post Softing Industrial’s hardware gateway edgeGate at Hannover Messe app

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Automate Report 5: Robots

Gary Mintchell

This report from Automate 2024 consolidates robotic-oriented news from Doosan Robotics, Kossow Robots, InOrbit CoPilot, and Hirebotics. Collaborative Robots, or Cobots, are now just about everywhere. The software for these is innovative, often no-code, and easy-to-use. There is consolidation of the market. It will be interesting to see what next year brings.

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With Powerful Networks Comes Great Cybersecurity Responsibility

Automation World

Regulatory frameworks and the Cyber Resilience Act aim to address cybersecurity deficiencies in industrial networking products with digital elements.

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Five minutes with… Mark Barrett, Managing Director of group franchises at Harris Group, distributor of Maxus vans in the UK and Ireland

SMMT

Tell us about your eDeliver 5 eLCV, launched at the recent Commercial Vehicle Show? At the show we unveiled our eDeliver 5 eLCV, available to order now, and offered in one length and two heights, with double sliding side door to the side and a double opening at the rear. Payload is 1,200kg and cargo volume is 6.6m3 or 7.6m3 for the high-roof version.

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Robot ‘SuperLimbs’ help astronauts stand up after falling

Robotics Business Review

Need a moment of levity? Try watching videos of astronauts falling on the moon. NASA’s outtakes of Apollo astronauts tripping and stumbling as they bounce in slow motion are delightfully relatable. For MIT engineers, the lunar bloopers also highlight an opportunity to innovate. “Astronauts are physically very capable, but they can struggle on the moon, where gravity is one-sixth that of Earth’s but their inertia is still the same.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Mitsubishi demonstrates new robots and robotic solutions at robot roadshow event

Design World

Mitsubishi Electric Automation hosted its first-ever Robot Roadshow in late April 2024 to bring newly launched robots and robotic solutions to the Midwest. The two-day event was held at the Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America office in Mason, Ohio, and brought in over 75 OEMs, System Integrators, Distributors, End-Users, engineers, education partners, and Mitsubishi Electric Automation… The post Mitsubishi demonstrates new robots and robotic solutions at robot roadshow event appeared fi

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Good Feel For People

Gary Mintchell

The human resources department of one large company I worked for traveled to the various manufacturing sites leading management seminars. I can still remember one where they put up one of those consultant’s 2×2 matrices. They compared “feel for people” versus “intellectual control of emotions.” Good and Poor. Of course, the top right box was good in each category.

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America’s largest ship manufacturer to prepare SA suppliers for AUKUS

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Grispb / stock.adobe.com A new program with America’s largest shipbuilder HII is set to help South Australian companies enter the global supply chain for nuclear-powered submarines. Premier Peter Malinauskas announced the new program with HII while touring HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division in the United States, where the defence giant builds Virginia Class submarines.

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Mishima Kosan partners with Ready Robotics to implement ForgeOS for simulation testing on the Nvidia Isaac Sim

Robotics Automation News

Mishima Kosan, a diversified company with a strong presence in steel production, product manufacturing, and engineering services, has formed a strategic partnership with Ready Robotics, a pioneer in no-code software for industrial automation.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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Syslogic adds RTK capability to AI computer for localization

Robotics Business Review

Syslogic adds RTK capability to AI computers. | Credit: Syslogic Syslogic has combined the powerful NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano with its reliable Rugged Computer series to create the Rugged Computer RPC RS A4NA. The unit is equipped with four GMSL2 inputs and is designed to be compatible with GMSL2 cameras and GMSL2 stereo cameras like the Sterolabs ZED-X and Intel RealSense D457 stereo depth camera.

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Hilscher introduces sensorEDGE IO-Link masters for instant monitoring of sensor data  

Design World

Hilscher, a maker of innovative industrial communication products and services, is pleased to introduce two new Edge IO-Link masters to help customers modernize their machines and plants through instant IO-Link machine monitoring. The devices can connect directly to Ethernet-based IT infrastructures without interfacing with existing communication networks and control systems.

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Synergizing Big Data With Closed-Loop Manufacturing

Metrology

Big Data and closed-loop manufacturing are two complementary concepts that seamlessly integrate to enhance operational efficiency, quality control, and sustainability within manufacturing processes. How do these two concepts merge in the digital transformation of manufacturing? The post Synergizing Big Data With Closed-Loop Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Empowering the next generation of innovators with Altium’s tools

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Altium Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are at the heart of modern electronics, driving innovations in countless industries from consumer electronics to aerospace. As the demand for skilled PCB designers grows, equipping the next generation with cutting-edge tools is more crucial than ever. Altium, a proud Australian brand, is the top-share PCB design tool in the world, known for its industry-leading solutions and commitment to innovation.

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Mastering Digital Transformation: Your Guide to a Successful MES Implementation

70% of digital transformation projects fail (BCG, 2020). In an industry where most large software implementations falter, we recognize the importance of planning, optimization, and execution. With over 25 years of industry experience and countless successful implementations, MASS Group is opening the vault of tips and tricks to provide a complimentary step-by-step guide in implementing a Work-In-Progress (WIP) tracking software.

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How to Use a Disciplined Approach to Mold Simulation from the Plastics Point of View

Mold Making Technology

Adam Narkter, MMT EAB member and Diversified Technologies International (DTI) business development manager. Source | DTI Q: Diversified Technologies International (DTI) applies a disciplined and systematic approach to simulation iterations for mold processes and design from a plastics point of view. How do you define the scope and objectives of your simulation iterations?

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Hyundai picks up some Aptiv shares of Motional for $448M

Robotics Business Review

Motional is shifting from deploying robotaxis and to developing and generalizing its driverless technology. | Source: Motional Aptiv PLC and Hyundai Motor Group have completed their ownership restructuring transitions for Motional AD LLC. Earlier this year, Aptiv said it would stop funding Motional after incurring millions of dollars in losses. Aptiv had forecast a non-cash equity loss of about $340 million in 2024.

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Brits enjoy best ever EV choice with more than a hundred models now available

SMMT

British motorists benefit from more EV choice than ever with 102 models now available as zero emission. Some EVs on sale with max range of 450 miles, more than three times the average distance drivers travel in a week. Manufacturer investment and innovation must be matched by other stakeholders as industry calls for fair taxes for a fair transition.

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World Metrology Day 2024

Metrology

20 May is World Metrology Day, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in Paris, in 1875. This treaty provides the basis for a worldwide coherent measurement system that underpins scientific discovery and innovation, industrial manufacturing and international trade, as well as the improvement of the quality of life and the protection of the global environment.

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Future Focus: Constructing Unshakeable Stability in Your Manufacturing Supply Chain

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.

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Quinbrook sponsors development of QLD ‘Green Iron’ Project

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: experiencesnw/stock.adobe.com Quinbrook, a specialist global investment manager focused on energy transition infrastructure has commenced the development phase of the Green Iron Project in Gladstone, Queensland. Quinbrook has partnered with Central Queensland Metals (CQM) which holds the exploration permits for what is the largest known magnetite deposit in Queensland.

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Why IT Leaders Are Evolving the Network into a High-Performance Digital Engine

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The new 2024 Global Networking Trends Report is a compelling look at networking readiness among global IT organizations. We heard from 2,050 IT professionals in 13 countries about their investment strategies and the advanced architectures and capabilities they believe will prove transformational within the next two years.

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NVIDIA researchers show geometric fabric controllers for robots at ICRA

Robotics Business Review

Researchers reported at ICRA that they can vectorize controllers to be available during training and deployment. | Source: NVIDIA NVIDIA Corp. research teams presented their findings at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, or ICRA, last week in Yokohama, Japan. One group, in particular, presented research focusing on geometric fabrics, a popular topic at the event.

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Comau Showcases the “Power of Automation” at Automate 2024

Control.com

At Automate 2024, Comau unveiled its latest innovations in hardware and software that promote sustainability, productivity, and enhanced worker safety in industrial environments.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.