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Protecting the digital manufacturing supply chain while promoting innovation

Control Engineering

While the majority of the sessions centered around digital and traditional manufacturing – from 3D printing to drilling and grinding – there was an element of cybersecurity on the show floor, as well. Why do cyber criminals target the manufacturing supply chain? According to Elan, manufacturing is the No. On Monday, Sept.

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The Intersection of Work, Play, Technology and Independence

Modern Machine Shop

But, as you’ll read, the story of RapAdapt is about much more than only the digital manufacturing tools. ” In addition to RapAdapt, Hamilton is working with the Mobility Independence Foundation to build what he calls “an extremely robust open-source wheelchair.”

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Consortium releases device integration model

Control Engineering

The software tool’s source code is available to the PACTware Consortium membership consisting of 22 automation vendors who offer the FDT-enabled hosting product to the user community at no cost. PACTware 6.1 is one of the first FDT3 stand-alone device configuration environments available.

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Why Are Digital Manufacturing Dashboards Important in Industry 4.0?

Factory Worx

Why Are Digital Manufacturing Dashboards Important in Industry 4.0? Naturally, data and manufacturing dashboards are critical aspects of this process. The manufacturing analytics dashboard converts the never-ending data stream from real-time monitoring devices into simple visual displays and actionable insights.

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How a collaborative approach is driving Ireland from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0

Control Engineering

The consortium is also now rolling out the model it used for pharmaceutical manufacturers to all of Ireland’s manufacturing sectors and those that support them, like the engineering, technology and sustainability sectors. Manufacturing accounts for about one-third of the country’s GDP, and the sector employs about 11% of its workforce.

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Advance: Women in Manufacturing 2023 powering the journey of women

Automation Mag

She thanked the manufacturing group from Annex Business Media for providing a space for women to share their stories and experiences and learn from each other. They were also directed to the Women in Manufacturing website for additional news, in-depth features, videos and podcasts covering women in the Canadian manufacturing industry.

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IMTS: Machine tool hardware, software, efficiency, integration tools

Control Engineering

This helps manufacturers automate programming by applying their own standard CNC programming, inspection path methods, tools and program templates, and ensures that correct revisions of parts are programmed and measured on the shop floor, creating one source of data for the digital manufacturing process.