Design World
JUNE 7, 2024
Both professional and vocational engineering training are evolving with to address skill gaps and workforce-readiness issues. By Lisa Eitel | Executive editor Advancing communication technologies, the COVID-19 pandemic, and new digital-transformation approaches have forever changed the way technical training in manufacturing and automation is conducted.
Automation World
JUNE 7, 2024
Automated inspection machines help manufacturers meet stringent regulatory standards.
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Gary Mintchell
JUNE 6, 2024
My last post concerned using new technologies for specification development. Extending use cases of technology into other realms of administrative work, this release from Galorath announces their new product, SEERai, an advanced chat-based generative artificial intelligence (AI) built specifically to assist digital engineers and engineering professionals plan and estimate projects.
SMMT
JUNE 5, 2024
New car registrations up 1.7% in May in 22nd consecutive month of growth. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) market share rises to 17.6% in the month and 16.1% YTD. Retail BEV uptake declines less than overall private market as manufacturers subsidise ongoing transition. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market marked its 22nd consecutive month of growth as registrations rose 1.7% in May, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manu
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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-
E&T
JUNE 5, 2024
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) is calling on the next government to prioritise investment in the electrical skills necessary to achieve the UK’s net zero goals.
Design World
JUNE 4, 2024
Renishaw offers a comprehensive range of non-contact encoders for position and motion control. These vary from open or enclosed optical, magnetic and laser encoders. Discover how our different types of encoder products can meet your industrial automation needs. Renishaw’s high-accuracy and high-quality encoders offer superior reliability, easy installation and are suitable for even the harshest environments.
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The Guardian Manufacturing
JUNE 7, 2024
Agricultural equipment company plans to move production out of the country in move condemned by workers US workers at John Deere plants have accused the company of acting on “greed” as America’s most famous agricultural equipment company plans to shift more production to Mexico. The company – famous for its green tractors and leaping deer logo – has announced layoffs of several hundred workers over the last several months with more layoffs planned for later this year.
SMMT
JUNE 4, 2024
Liverpool hosts SMMT Regional Forum as industry looks to boost British EV production capability on road to net zero. New analysis reveals importance of North West to UK Automotive, responsible for 20,000 jobs with £2.8 billion invested by global brands in region since 2021. Speakers from Bentley Motors, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Leyland Trucks and Stellantis will join hundreds of attendees from across the area.
E&T
JUNE 4, 2024
‘Bi-mode’ trains that operate on battery power when not using an electrified track could save Britain’s railways £3.5bn and 12 million tonnes of CO2 over a 35-year period, Siemens Mobility has said.
Design World
JUNE 5, 2024
When you need to convert rotary motion to linear motion, cam followers offer precision, easy mounting, reliability, and maintenance advantages. Cam followers are among the most simple yet versatile motion control components available, with applications across a broad range of industries. Despite being an essential mechanism, cam followers are often a forgotten product.
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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?
Automation World
JUNE 7, 2024
Ultimation’s previous owner shares his insights on increasing the value of an automation-focused company and how to successfully exit the business.
The Fabricator
JUNE 7, 2024
Experts reveal that starting a continuous improvement campaign in the welding department isn't as hard as a metal fabrication shop might think. Jason Becker from Underground Metal Works and Brian Engelhardt from MERRILL Technologies (No. 13 on the 2024 FAB 40), weigh in.
Dinesh Mishra
JUNE 7, 2024
“Meshmix Media collaborated with Laghu Udyog Bharti – Karnataka Chapter to cover the manufacturing ecosystem of Belagavi, exploring the spirit of business owners and how the city is thriving in exports, job creation, and contributing to the bigger mission of ‘Make in India’ and ‘AATMA Nirbhar Bharat’ Mr. Dinesh Mishra, Senior VP , Strategy Meshmix Media, visited Belagavi and interviewed business leaders from diverse industries, highlighting edited excerpts from the
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 5, 2024
Ubtech says its humanoid robots can be used in industrial manufacturing, exhibition halls, warehousing and logistics, commercial office services, home services, and college and research institutions. | Source: Ubtech Technologies Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Corporation, signed an agreement for UBTECH’s Walker S humanoid robot.
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
Design World
JUNE 7, 2024
Softing announces the expansion of its Docker-based edgeConnector product family with the introduction of edgeConnector Allen-Bradley PLC, providing convenient access to data from ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers. With the new Docker-based software module edgeConnector Allen-Bradley PLC, users can easily connect to their ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers.
Automation World
JUNE 3, 2024
Gray Solutions highlights the importance of artificial intelligence in different use cases.
The Fabricator
JUNE 5, 2024
On the surface, most metal fabricating companies are producing parts and assemblies, just as they have for years. But underneath, some significant changes are afoot. The 2024 FAB 40 list exemplifies that.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JUNE 5, 2024
In three months since the Splunk acquisition, Cisco and Splunk have been hard at work with new use cases and integrations. Find out what's being announced at Cisco Live US 2024.
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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.
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 6, 2024
Joby Aviation says it hopes to eventually use Xwing technology for fully autonomous operations. | Source: Joby Aviation Joby Aviation Inc. this week announced that it is acquiring the autonomy division of Xwing Inc. The acquisition will cover all of Xwing’s existing automation and autonomy technology activities and was paid for with Joby shares.
Design World
JUNE 7, 2024
ABB Robotics has launched OmniCore, an intelligent automation platform that is faster, more precise, and more sustainable, to empower, enhance, and futureproof businesses. The OmniCore platform, the result of more than $170 million of investment in next-generation robotics, is a step change to a modular and futureproof control architecture that will enable the full integration… The post ABB launches next-generation Robotics control platform OmniCore appeared first on Design World.
i4.0 today
JUNE 3, 2024
The Graphene Flagship is hosting a symposium from June 11 to 12 at the Town Hall Europe, Brussels, to celebrate the successes of its €20 million 2D Experimental Pilot Line (2D-EPL) project. Representing the first graphene foundry to integrate graphene and other 2D materials into semiconductor devices, the symposium will demonstrate the 2D-EPL’s progress in creating an ecosystem for 2D materials within electronics, photonics and biomedical devices.
Seeburger
JUNE 6, 2024
How do you create synergies created between information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) in industry and manufacturing? And where does a MES (Manufacturing Execution System) come into play here? Discover how merging data and technologies increases efficiency and gives you a more integrated view of the production process.
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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.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JUNE 7, 2024
Read how Cisco Security Cloud Control prioritizes consolidation of tools and simplification of security policy without compromising your defense.
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 5, 2024
The Cobalt mobile robot features autonomous driving technology, allowing it to navigate through various terrains and obstacles with ease, ensuring constant vigilance without human operation. | Credit: Cobalt robotics Cobalt Robotics has been acquired by investor Dean Drako, and the name of the firm has been changed to Cobalt AI. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Design World
JUNE 7, 2024
Bison announces the issuance of a patent for its revolutionary RAM Reverse Air Movement Blower Motor. This cutting-edge invention, spearheaded by Senior Director of Technology, David Finkenbinder, overcomes the performance shortcomings of traditional thru-flow air blower motors through its novel design. RAM technology is poised to transform various air moving applications, catering to industries that… The post Bison debuts new RAM reverse air movement blower motor appeared first on Design
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 5, 2024
Elias Bitar/stock.adobe.com The iconic NSW made Tangara trains are set to receive critical upgrades as the NSW Government forges ahead with a Future Fleet Program to return domestic manufacturing to NSW and build the next generation of Tangaras right here. The 2024-25 Budget will invest $447 million to extend the life of the current fleet, keeping them on the tracks for approximately 12 more years, ensuring passengers have safe and reliable services until the new fleet is constructed and running
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.
The Fabricator
JUNE 3, 2024
Millomat Stampings CEO Mani Sehmbi has been pushing all kinds of boundaries for 20 years. Fully automated press brakes fit that script.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JUNE 4, 2024
Cisco's Customer Advocate Awards are back! Cisco Advocates are change makers and innovators, and we recognized the finalists at Cisco Live in Las Vegas. To wrap-up, we're celebrating our winners.
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 3, 2024
Adapta has developed robots for specific use cases. Source: Adapta Robotics Starting a robotics company is always challenging, as inventors and entrepreneurs scramble to get access to capital and tap the local talent pool. However, identifying the right applications and markets is a good place to begin, according to the co-founders of Adapta Robotics & Engineering SRL.
Design World
JUNE 6, 2024
Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s employees and executive leadership team are assembling 100 Jared boxes, delivered to a local medical center to provide young patients entertainment while they navigate their hospital experience. Mitsubishi Electric Automation is proud to support community organizations through its VISION Committee (Volunteers, Involved, Serving, Identifying, and Organizing Needs).
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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.
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