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7 things I learned from Hexagon’s Tarik El Dsoki

Design World

Germany’s Hannover Messe can be a show of excesses, with too many halls to visit, too many new products to see, and never enough time — or walking stamina — to take it all in. But the show is full of little nuggets of information that help engineers and designers find solutions to do their… The post 7 things I learned from Hexagon’s Tarik El Dsoki appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturing Solutions Podcast

Gary Mintchell

Process Improvements: Benefits of Flexible and Customizable Manufacturing Solutions on the Shop Floor I recently participated in a podcast interview with SME relating to its Smart Manufacturing Experience coming up in Pittsburgh June 4-5. The podcast is called Advanced Manufacturing Now and can be found on popular podcast apps. It’s a pretty cool conversation.

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Distributor Insights into Industrial Automation Trends

Automation World

With more than 15 million products in its inventory, DigiKey has a level of insight into automation technology use few other companies have.

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Soft N Dry announces expansion of products into Brazil

Canadian Manufacturing

(CNW Group/Soft N Dry Diapers Corp.) TORONTO , PUERTO VALLARTA and SÃO PAULO — Soft N Dry Diapers Corp. and its subsidiary Soft N Dry de México, announced that it has commenced sales and marketing operations in Brazil, which is both Latin America’s largest economy and a leading consumer-driven market for sustainable consumer packaged goods (CPG).

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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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New data reveals a spike in women aged 35-44 leaving engineering roles

E&T

Based on new workforce data, Engineering UK is calling on organisations to review their recruitment and retention practices to ensure women aged 35-44 in engineering and technology roles remain in the profession.

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Murrelektronik Modlink panel interface connectors from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has added new Murrelektronik Modlink panel interface connectors that provide various styles of interface inserts, frames, and optional protection covers that can be easily configured for a custom data and/or power panel interface connector. Modlink panel interface inserts are available in nine connection combinations that may include RJ45 Cat5e, female/male 15-pin D-sub HD15, female/female… The post Murrelektronik Modlink panel interface connectors from AutomationDirect ap

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Cartesian Robots Gaining Attention, Again

Automation World

Prior to the introduction of multi-axis collaborative robots, Cartesian robots were among the more popular robots used in industry. Bosch Rexroth sees interest rising again for these robots.

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Stanford researcher discusses UMI gripper and diffusion AI models

Robotics Business Review

[link] The Robot Report recently spoke with Ph.D. student Cheng Chi about his research at Stanford University and recent publications about using diffusion AI models for robotics applications. He also discussed the recent universal manipulation interface, or UMI gripper, project, which demonstrates the capabilities of diffusion model robotics. The UMI gripper was part of his Ph.D. thesis work, and he has open-sourced the gripper design and all of the code so that others can continue to help evol

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Arduino’s New Alvik: Unleashing Creative Learning Opportunities

Control.com

Building on a robust history of microcontroller (and now PLC) design, Arduino has launched a new robot, introducing learners to coding and sensor interfacing with adaptable and expandable hardware.

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Global electronics company selects Gwinnett for US Headquarters

Design World

Leuze electronics, a provider of sensor solutions based in Germany, has announced relocating and expanding its U.S. headquarters operation to Gwinnett County, Georgia. The company’s decision to bring its operations from Michigan to unincorporated Duluth, Gwinnett County, centered around Georgia’s best-in-class business environment and access to diverse talent.

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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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Hamilton Caster hires director of sales

The Fabricator

Hamilton CasterandMfg. Co., a manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial casters, wheels, carts, and in-plant trailers in Hamilton, Ohio, has appointed Andrew D. Stamp as director of sales and business development.

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Scaling OEE to Digitize Lean Manufacturing

Automation World

Bayer Crop Science shares how it uses Siemens’ Opcenter Intelligence and Insights Hub software to digitally transform its operations around an OEE center point

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Advancing Moldmaking and Plastics: Trends in 3D Printing, Automation and Sustainability

Mold Making Technology

As usual, moldmaking was on display during NPE. Presses across the show floor ran molds demonstrating sophisticated, innovative mold designs and manufacturing processes for higher efficiency, precision and quality. They included thin-wall container and lid family molds producing components simultaneously, shuttle mold systems for efficient production, fully automated molds with multiple cavities and cold runner systems, metal 3D-printed tools molding medical device prototypes and real-time monit

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Realtime Robotics gets Series B funding from Mitsubishi Electric

Robotics Business Review

Realtime is working with Mitsubishi Electric to develop its motion planning software. Source: Realtime Robotics Manufacturing can benefit from increasingly intelligent robots as much as any other industry. Realtime Robotics today announced that it has secured a strategic investment from Mitsubishi Electric Corp., leading its recently opened Series B round.

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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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What are the PHY implementations of multidrop SPE?

Design World

There are three common physical layer (PHY) variants for multidrop single pair Ethernet (SPE), basic PHY, media access controller (MAC) PHY, and transceiver. They rely on different interfaces, including a media-independent interface (MII), reduced media-independent interface (RMII), serial peripheral interface (SPI), OPEN Alliance 3-pin (OA-3P), and Ethernet advanced physical layer (Ethernet-APL).

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Info-Tech Research Group publishes report on future-ready factories

Canadian Manufacturing

Info-Tech Research Group’s “Bring Your Factory to Life With Smart Manufacturing 5.0” blueprint offers actionable insights to enable manufacturers to enhance operational efficiency, improve product customization, and ensure sustainable practices. (CNW Group/Info-Tech Research Group) TORONTO — Global manufacturers are facing increasing demands for greater efficiency, customization, and sustainability, making the integration of advanced technologies essential.

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Honeywell Raises the Alarm on New Industrial Cybersecurity Threat

Automation World

A new report from Honeywell explains how “silent residency” has become an increasing threat to industrial facilities.

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Shift in U.S. Mold Imports: Emerging Countries Gain Ground in Market Share

Mold Making Technology

Keeping on top of industry trends and data will help mold builders prepare to capitalize on growth opportunities. Source | Stock, Copilot To sum up recent activity, U.S. Molds Export Values experienced a steady rise from 2015 to 2017, peaking at $624.2 million, before plateauing and experiencing a minor decline in subsequent years. Conversely, imports demonstrated a more pronounced upward trajectory until 2018, followed by relative stability.

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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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There’s a Simple New Way to Recycle Polystyrene

Plastics Today

Pyrolysis and distillation in combination would make recycling of PS scalable, cost-competitive, and energy-efficient, researchers report.

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New robot series for applications requiring heavier payload, longer reach

Design World

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has added a new series of robots to its broad selection of models. The new RV-35/50/80FR series of robots is ideal for handling large workpieces and heavy objects to expand automation opportunities for OEMs and end users alike. Mitsubishi Electric industrial robots are equipped with class-leading speed and precision to meet […] The post New robot series for applications requiring heavier payload, longer reach appeared first on Design World.

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Canada is considering a Chinese EV tariff, but no commitment yet

Canadian Manufacturing

Canada is looking at the massive new U.S. import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles imposed by President Joe Biden earlier this month, but is not making any commitment to following suit north of the border. Chinese brands are not a major player in Canada’s EV market at the moment but imports from China have exploded in the last year as Tesla switched from U.S. factories for its Canadian sales to its manufacturing plant in Shanghai.

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Mobile Robots Get More Autonomous with Visual SLAM

Automation World

ABB incorporates Visual SLAM tech with its AMR Studio software to set up and manage mobile robot fleets.

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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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Next government must prioritise grid connections and storage to meet net zero targets, warn MPs

E&T

A new report by the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has found that slow grid connections and a lack of clear plans for energy storage must be fixed in order for the UK to meet its net zero goals by 2035.

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Inspiring Innovation at Cisco Live Las Vegas 2024

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

To assist you in this journey at Cisco Live, and beyond, is the Partner Launch Experience. This curated launch experience takes you through all the exciting announcements.

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DigiKey awarded top recognitions from suppliers at the 2024 EDS Leadership Summit

Design World

DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it received 18 honors from its supplier partners during the 2024 EDS Leadership Summit, held May 21-23 in Las Vegas. DigiKey was recognized for its sales results, partnership, collaboration, and more during… The post DigiKey awarded top recognitions from suppliers at the 2024 EDS Leadership Summit appeared first on Des

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2024 edition of U.S. robotics roadmap points to need for more federal coordination

Robotics Business Review

Cover of the 2024 U.S. robotics roadmap. Source: UC San Diego Unlike China, Germany, or Japan, the U.S. doesn’t have a centralized industrial policy. The U.S. has a culture that uniquely encourages innovation, but a lack of strong coordination among academia, government, and industry affects the development and deployment of technologies such as robotics, according to the 2024 edition of “A Roadmap for U.S.

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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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Specialty Doors goes for growth

Manufacturer's Monthly

Fire Rated Commercial Doors / Image: Specialty Doors Melbourne based door manufacturer Specialty Doors has expanded production capacity to meet growing demand. Having moved premises in mid 2023 the company invested in new machinery to effectively double production capacity. The new manufacturing plant is based in Dandenong South and produces close to a 1,000 doors per week.

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China’s Big Play in the Biopolymers Market

Plastics Today

Government policies are expected to supercharge the biopolymers industry at a 49% compound annual growth rate between 2023 and 2026.

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Revolutionizing Education in South Australia: Strong Networks, Strong Learning

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The South Australian Department for Education collaborates with Cisco Meraki to transform education statewide by implementing robust network solutions that enhance learning opportunities, especially in remote areas.

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De Dietrich Process Systems scales up with the acquisition of HEINKEL Group

Design World

The Alsatian family-owned group, De Dietrich Process Systems, announces the acquisition of the HEINKEL Drying and Separation Group with its brands HEINKEL, COMBER, BOLZ-SUMMIX, and JONGIA. This strategic merger allows De Dietrich to enrich and broaden its portfolio of solutions for its customers, offering the most comprehensive premium range on the market.

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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.