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How are Wireless Sensor Networks employed in Industrial Automation

DO Supply

WSNs have several key components: Sensor Nodes A sensor node comprises of a sensing unit (or a transducer) that measures physical parameters, a micro-controller that processes the data, an ADC, a transceiver for wireless communication, and a power source which is usually a battery. This betters systems responsiveness.

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In Case You Missed It: Top March Articles

Mold Making Technology

Source: M.R. Mold & Engineering, Copilot, ITW Body and Fuel Fresh off of PTXPO, there were bound to be some articles that might have slipped past you this month. Physics of Side Actions: An Introduction to Elasticity and Thermal Expansion Source: PFA Inc. Read Now Source: Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing 6.

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Get a Grip on Your Workholding Processes

Modern Machine Shop

From simplifying setups with adhesive fixturing to fully automating workholding changeovers, these articles explore how shops are rethinking how they hold parts to improve efficiency, accuracy, and throughput. This article takes us through some workholding basics. Source: PM Bar feeders play an important part in workholding.

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Procurement in uncertain times: How manufacturers can strengthen supplier relationships and control costs

AU Manufacturing

Article By James Robinson, Head of Services, Asia Pacific at SYSPRO Australian manufacturers operate in a volatile and uncertain market. The ability to automate the requisition and tender process should be integrated within an ERP system. This will minimise manual document handling and enhance collaboration with suppliers.

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Teradyne robotics group lays off 10% of global staff

Robotics Business Review

Source: Universal Robots Economic uncertainty has taken a toll on the robotics industry, including leading vendors. “The industrial automation market continued to be weak in Q4,” stated the North Reading, Mass.-based ” Editor’s note: Steve Crowe contributed to this article. Teradyne Inc.’s

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The Shift Toward Smarter Shops: Real-World Stories of Data-Driven Manufacturing

Modern Machine Shop

These automated guided vehicles (AGVs) at DMG MORI’s assembly plant in Tortona, Italy, will soon serve as active transport systems to guide DMG MORI’s universal turning centers through different stages of the assembly process. Like the steady pace of these AGVs — which travel approximately 1.77

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In Case You Missed It: October Top Articles

Mold Making Technology

Sources | Intralox, Michael Louris, MMT Welcome to the October roundup of must-read articles for the moldmaking industry! This month’s top picks cover the latest in automation, maintenance best practices, precision measurement technology, and much more.