Design World

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

By Antonin Deschamps, APEM As more industrial and commercial applications are requiring greater functionality, there is a need for low-profile input devices that enable users to achieve fine control, even in the harshest field environments. Many heavy-duty industrial and commercial applications, despite the large scope and scale of driven equipment, still need delicate operator-initiated control… The post Low-profile, high value: thumbsticks balance toughness and sensitivity appeared first

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Inductive Automation’s Ignition Cloud Edition shows how not all cloud-based software is software-as-a-service.

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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Join Manufacturing AUTOMATION for the FREE webinar “ Build your automation game plan: Tools to prioritize winning robot projects.” Sponsored by Universal Robots, the webinar airs live on March 29 from 2 pm ET. REGISTER NOW Automation technologies have progressed to the point where the majority of manufacturing businesses have multiple processes that are ready for robotic automation.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Emerson Bearing, a Boston, MA-based bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, supports the unique needs of the robotics and automation industry with two comprehensive eBooks. The complimentary guides are now available for download. Emerson Bearing’s new eBook “Bearing Solutions for Your […] The post Emerson Bearing announces two eBooks on Robotics and Automation applications appeared first on Des

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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already started transforming a wide range of industries, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is no exception. As a technology that allows voice and data communication over the internet, VoIP has changed the way businesses and individuals communicate.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Cinch Connectivity Solutions announced the expansion of their Johnson / Cinch Connectivity Solutions Self-Fixture Family of Connectors with three new proprietary, patented solutions available in 2.92mm, 2.4mm, and 1.85mm configurations. Johnson is the only supplier on the market offering a self-fixture solution, saving customers time and money in the manufacturing process and reducing the need […] The post Self-fixture connectors now offered in 2.92mm, 2.4mm, and 1.85mm configurations appe

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Design World

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Electromechanical sensors, such as pressure, flow, and vacuum switches, composed of electrical and mechanical parts, interact and transmit information or commands to other components of a larger, more complex system. To keep the entire system functioning safely, sensor producers need to manufacture these devices to precisely deliver accurate measurements.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The debate over the UK's long-delayed request to join the EU’s flagship research programme, post-Brexit, has seemingly been solved by a new UK-EU agreement. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said work on associating the UK to the EU’s Horizon Europe research programme will start “immediately” once the wider deal between Brussels and London over the Northern Ireland protocol is implemented.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Imperial College London experts warn that even though EVs remove the problem of fuel emissions, society will continue to grapple with particulate matter caused by tire wear.

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The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Cardano, also known as ADA, is a decentralized platform that runs smart contracts and DApps (decentralized applications). Cardano was created to provide a more secure and scalable platform for blockchain transactions. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Cardano, examining both the promise and the challenges it faces.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

REEs are a group of 17 chemically similar metals which got their name because they typically occur at low concentrations (between 0.5 and 67 parts per million) within the Earth’s crust. Indispensable in modern technology – featuring in light-emitting diodes, mobile phones, electric motors, wind turbines, hard disks, cameras, magnets and low-energy lightbulbs, for example – the demand for REEs has increased steadily over the past few decades, and is predicted to rise further by 2030.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Here is a complete guide on everything to know about choosing the right sports bike for your needs. Getting a sports bike means considering the elements that affect your life directly or indirectly.

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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The Victorian government has is urging Victorian training providers to deliver a new “Digital Jobs for Manufacturing” course. Expressions of Interest (EOIs) may be submitted to deliver a 12-week training course in different program streams such as additive manufacturing , computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing, or robotic process automation (RPA).

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As automation continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more integrated solutions will only grow. The Accuride FULLELECTRIC® is a new approach to powered linear motion that represents the next evolution in system design. By integrating compact electric actuators directly into Accuride's industry leading drawer slides, this approach addresses the pain points of traditional systems while delivering reliable performance.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Are you interested in learning a new instrument but need help deciding whether to choose the piano or guitar? Our article explores the similarities and differences between them, allowing you to pick the one that best suits your goals and interests.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Scientists have not been able to find a single clear alternative to jet fuel that would help the aviation industry achieve net zero. Currently, the UK aviation sector consumes 12.3 million tonnes of jet fuel a year and produces 8 per cent of the country's greenhouse gas emissions. However, it is considered a hard-to-abate sector due to a lack of technologically mature alternatives to jet-fuelled engines.

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Often regarded as niche, the chemicals sector is important enough to merit its own fundamentals, said analysts from the Oil Price Information Service in a recent webinar.

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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Honda Canada Foundation (HCF) kicked off National Engineering Month by announcing a $375,000 contribution to FIRST Robotics Canada over three years. HCF’s program sponsorship will support FIRST Robotics Competitions at the provincial and championship levels. Thirty high-school teams will each receive $2,000 to build impressive robots to compete.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

ASME Y14.5 recommends geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) for defining the features of a part, but the standard allows for limit tolerancing on features of size.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

I wish I were in Barcelona for the Mobile World Congress, but at least the sun is shining in northern Illinois as I accumulate news from the event. And the word of the day is 5G. This post focuses on Nokia and how it has moved on from the mobile handset business. Two things: first of two moves by Dell Technologies this time with Nokia plus 5G positioning (as in manufacturing a piece) technology with Bosch.

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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

MTD Micro Molding and PolySource have been named the best places to work in plastics for 2023.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, TX. – February 28, 2023 – Based on Frost & Sullivan ’s recent data center infrastructure industry research, it recognizes Master Power Technologies (MPT) with the 2023 African Company of the Year Award. The company pioneered modular data center solutions in the African region, set new standards, and raised the bar significantly for developing turnkey solutions.

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Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass

Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Photo Credit: Getty Images Whether you’re an influencer who lives for likes or a novice marketer who swears “tick, tock” is the sound a clock makes, you can launch a successful digital marketing presence. The biggest resource you’ll need to get started? Time. In a recent IMTS Job Shops Workshop podcast, manufacturing experts gathered to discuss the many opportunities that digital marketing presents, and how to unlock them for your shop.

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Seeburger

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There are many good reasons for following a multichannel strategy. You may be starting out with e-commerce or wanting to increase brand awareness. Maybe you are entering new markets, or wanting to gather customer information to optimize future sales activities and product development.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

20 depositors, including those with seed collections from Albania, Croatia, North Macedonia and Benin, took the trip to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault this week. The Seed Vault is a secure backup facility designed to provide long-term storage of duplicates of seeds conserved in gene banks around the world. Since it opened in 2008, the Seed Vault has been steadily collecting seeds and now holds over 1.2 million distinct crop samples, representing more than 13,000 years of agricultural history.

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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If the two-phase project gets approval, employees of the building's former occupant, Chroma Color Corp., will be offered jobs.

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Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.

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MRPEasy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The lean manufacturing methodology chiefly revolves around minimizing production times and raising efficiency by eliminating waste. In this post, we go through the 8 principal wastes in lean manufacturing and see how manufacturing software can help to address them. What is waste in lean manufacturing? In the lean manufacturing methodology, waste is described as any […] The post The 8 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Reporters covering a "feel good" shoe recycling story in Singapore added Bluetooth trakers to their donated sneakers. They led them to a second-hand market, rather than a playground made of recycled elastomers.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

When contemplating automation, it is easy to envision a robot moving material from point A to point B, parts coming out of a machine and being ferried by conveyors to the next step, or pallet changers reloading fresh stock back into a machine. In this same vein, automation, as a piece of equipment that increases efficiency of a manufacturing process or improves the quality of the final product, may include inspection equipment — also called metrology — which offers a compelling retur

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Dinesh Mishra

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

OVER 40 COMPANIES WILL EXHIBIT : Exhibition space likely to be sold out with 300 exhibitors A little more than two months are left before the opening of LAMIERA , the international trade show centred on sheet metal forming and sheet metal cutting machines and related technologies, scheduled to take place at fieramilano Rho from 10 to 13 May 2023. In the exhibition halls, the proposal for technologies dedicated to sheet metal cutting will be particularly interesting.

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Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.

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