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The Society of Women Engineers has bestowed awards on three Sandia National Laboratories employees. Senior scientist Tina Nenoff received the society’s highest honor, the Achievement Award, chemical engineer Yuliya Preger received a Rising Technical Contributor Award and researcher Nedra Bonal received a Patent Recognition Award. The society bestows awards annually to professionals, collegiates and groups… The post Society of Women Engineers bestows awards on 3 Sandia staff, including its
MQTT is a de facto standard transport protocol in the IT world for communications. Cirrus Link and partners have been expanding the use for IoT in industrial applications. Along the way the Sparkplug information model was developed to assist the communication. This announcement adds Microsoft Azure to the portfolio. Automatically connect MQTT Sparkplug models to Azure to accelerate industrial IoT time-to-value Cirrus Link announced availability of the IoT Bridge for Microsoft Azure available on
Winners were announced in the 2022 LEAP Awards yesterday in the program’s competitive Software category. Following are descriptions of the three medalists in the category. Gold Gates Design Power™ Design Power significantly reduces the time it takes to design a belt drive by automating the drive design process for both application engineers and customers.
Formula One team McLaren Racing is responding to tighter vehicle production time and budget limits from the FIA by 3D printing tens of thousands of parts with large next-generation Neo 800. The post McLaren Racing Saves on Quality Assurance Processes With 3D Printing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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.
WAGO’s new open tool slot and push-button TOPJOB S Distribution Terminal Blocks are just 9mm wide with 1 to 6 distribution. These blocks allow power feed-in up to a nominal cross-section of 8 AWG (10 AWG with ferrule) connecting 6- 14 AWG outputs. Both options also feature dual-row jumper slots for parallel configuration with additional… The post Efficient potential distribution from compact source appeared first on Design World.
According to Gary Brown, electrical engineer at AIE Global , there is no “one size fits all” solution when it comes to Industry 4.0 concepts. From their headquarters in Lake Wendouree, Brown’s team has been using advanced methodology to promote Australian innovation through process control and automation systems since 1985. According to Brown, AIE Global was established by a group of engineers with the specific aim of supporting turnkey automation projects.
Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, and Cognite, a global leader in industrial data software, today announced a strategic partnership to further unlock the value of manufacturing data and accelerate technological change for the industry. The partnership combines Rockwell’s FactoryTalk software offering of next-generation edge connectivity to plant… The post Rockwell Automation and Cognite form strategic partnership
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Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, and Cognite, a global leader in industrial data software, today announced a strategic partnership to further unlock the value of manufacturing data and accelerate technological change for the industry. The partnership combines Rockwell’s FactoryTalk software offering of next-generation edge connectivity to plant… The post Rockwell Automation and Cognite form strategic partnership
Canadians are continuing to feel the pinch at the grocery store as food prices soared last month at the fasted rate since August 1981. Statistics Canada’s latest consumer price index report shows that while overall inflation cooled slightly to 6.9 per cent for the month of September from 7.0 per cent inflation in August, food prices were up a staggering 11.4 per cent compared with a year ago.
Backyard birthday celebrations often come with a bouncy castle that is inflated to give the children a place to literally bounce off the walls and floor. But what if you took the idea of a big inflatable and used it as a framework for building a house? That’s what Automatic Construction , a New York City-based construction company is doing. The inflatable is brought to a building site and blown up.
As the world continues adapting to environmental concerns, supply chain shortages, rising prices and lean business practices, it is important to work smarter, harder and more efficiently. Saving money while optimizing process control is a key aspect of success in manufacturing, especially when it comes to solvents and vapor degreasing. Reducing day-to-day costs for vapor degreasing while capturing every drop of solvent is important to keep operations running as smoothly and effectively as possib
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
We finally know what a car made by an iPhone manufacturing company would look like. But it remains to be seen if the three models unveiled by Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, will make it to market.
Cincinnati, OH, October 19, 2022 – GE Additive released more details of its Binder Jet Line and the Series 3 printer. With production deliveries expected to begin in the second half of 2023, the release of the system follows a four-year phase of customer discovery, collaboration and testing to ensure the system is ready and relevant for modern, high-volume, serial production environments.
Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with Nordfab branch manager David Inifer about why installing the correct dust collector is vital to a manufacturer’s operations – and a recent success story with a roof truss manufacturer. As the world’s largest manufacturer of clamp-together ducting for dust collection and process ventilation, Nordfab’s presence in the Asia Pacific region has given Australian manufacturers access to industrial ventilation that is locally made.
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.
Many innovations developed for space exploration have impacted how we live: solar cells, better artificial limbs, CT scans, the insulin pump, wireless headsets and more. Research and development of 3D printing in space for micro- and zero-gravity is moving fast and will no doubt continue to impact our lives. Dr. Eugene Boland, chief scientist at TechShot, now a part of Redwire , shared his team’s recent research in AM being conducted at the International Space Station.
Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with Bossong Engineering about how Combilift forklifts help support the innovative manufacturing processes used in the company’s two facilities. One of the first adopters of robotic fabrication, Bossong Engineering was born in 1988 when Steve Bossong decided to branch out from working with his father at Falcoln Engineering in Western Australia.
More than 145 players across 36 teams enjoyed friendly competition and networking at the 3rd annual International Fastener Expo Golf Tournament at Bali Hai Golf Club. First place, second place and third place teams were awarded prizes. Participants were also awarded prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin. Congratulations to the winners! First Place: Jack Dobek, Dennis Doyle, Tim Quick, Eric Mason – B&D Cold Headed Products.
The Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) has funded 23 PhD research internships, fulfilling its partnership with Australia’s national PhD internship program, Australian Postgraduate Research Intern (APR.Intern). The partnership, which commenced in 2019, was designed to help small to medium enterprises (SMEs) lift their advanced and digital manufacturing capabilities in the wake of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0).
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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
While there may still be many plastics processors that continue to experience bottlenecks in the supply chain, a growing number of manufacturers now find themselves struggling with just the opposite problem — oversupply and lagging demand.
Konica Minolta Australia has announced the availability of the large format FX20 3D printer through its partner, Markforged, creator of the integrated metal and carbon fibre additive manufacturing platform, the Digital Forge. The FX20 is the biggest, fastest, and most sophisticated 3D printer Markforged has ever produced. Together with Markforged’s state-of-the-art software and materials, the FX20 has transformed the Digital Forge into a next-generation additive manufacturing platform capable of
Green chemistry has empowered researchers to turn used facemasks into Ethernet cables. . In a study published in Carbon Letters , the Swansea University team outlined the chemical process that allowed them to upcycle materials which would otherwise be thrown away, transforming them into high-quality, single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNT). . These CNTs can then be utilised for a wide variety of purposes, including the production of Ethernet cables with broadband quality, as well as lightweight
Weld Australia is calling for a radical four-pronged approach to overcome the nation’s skilled welder shortage that includes: an overhaul of welding apprenticeships; tapping into hidden sources of talent; refocussing STEM training in schools; and investment in TAFEs nationally. According to Geoff Crittenden, CEO of Weld Australia, “Unless urgent action is taken now, Australia will be 70,000 welders short by 2030. “The skills crisis is not unique to Australia; the US fabrication industry wi
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
Christiane Rohleder, a top deputy in the German environment ministry, kicked off K 2022 by noting challenges in the industry, but said sustainability must remain a focus.
The Federal Government is boosting advanced manufacturing by supporting the expansion of the Factory of the Future in Adelaide with a $10.1 million fund. . Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, announced yesterday that the funding will be in next week’s Budget to help Flinders University grow the facility, located at the Tonsley Innovation District.
The federal government has allocated $10.1 million in funding to help Flinders University expand the Factory of the Future in Adelaide. . Announcing the budget on Wednesday , Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic said the Factory of the Future, which is located at the Tonsley Innovation District, would help more than 200 small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) build their technical capabilities and establish a foothold in critical supply chains. .
FloridaMakes, part of the MEP National NetworkTM, received an urgent request in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which hit Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Sept. 28, 2022. The storm destroyed buildings and roads, and left many people without power and water. The call to FloridaMakes came from CDR Maguire, a company that provides disaster health and medical services.
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.
Media Release by AMPC. The Australian Meat Processor Corporation ’s (AMPC) first-ever Innovation Showcase has unveiled the technology that will transform the meat processing industry – from robot dogs to virtual reality glasses that can take you inside a processing plant from anywhere, and much more. Red meat processors and industry participants from across Australia were given the chance to see, feel, try and test more than 40 examples of emerging technology at the inaugural event, The fu
At K 2022, the firm is emphasizing its CQ (circular intelligence) line of products that have at least 25 percent biomass, recycled content or green hydrogen.
ASX-listed mining company Alumina today presented Alcoa Corp’s financial results for the third quarter of 2022, with additional information on the Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC) joint venture. . Mike Ferraro, chief executive of Alumina, said AWAC, like many other commodity producers globally, continued to experience increasing pressures in Q3, including higher gas and caustic soda prices. .
The Paris Agreement established three global goals – limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C and ideally 1.5°C, promote adaptation and resilience, and align financial flows with low-emissions, climate-resilient development. Nationally determined contributions – or NDCs – are the foundation of the Agreement as they lay out which specific efforts countries are taking to meet it.
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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