Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Acquisition Expands Colony’s Distribution Footprint within Michigan. November 09, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. ORANGE, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Colony Hardware, Inc. (“Colony” or the “Company”), a leading direct-to-jobsite distributor of construction materials and jobsite supplies has announced the acquisition of B&L Bolt, Inc. and Slip-On Lock Nut, LLC (“B&L”), a Michigan-based value-added distributor of strut, fasteners, power tools, and other supplies to construction

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Design World

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Design World’s yearlong event recognizes engineering companies, teams and individuals for innovation and engineering excellence. The Design World Network has announced the winners of the 2022 Leadership in Engineering program. Leadership in Engineering is an industry recognition program which acknowledges corporate engineering leadership across several disciplines.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

UK used car transactions fall -12.2% in Q3 2022 with 1,785,447 vehicles changing hands. Second consecutive quarter of decline as new car supply shortages hit volumes. Battery electric vehicle demand continues rise as sales grow 44.1% to 16,775. Download the used car sales report for Q3 2022. The UK’s used car market fell for the second consecutive quarter this year, declining -12.2% over the three months of July to September, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Moto

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Design World

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Force Control dynamometers featuring Positorq oil shear load brakes absorb extreme torque at very low speed, down to zero rpm. This allows them to accurately capture data at these critical junctures when dynos equipped with traditional load brakes cannot. Oil Shear Technology can provide instant load spikes and static lockup of up to three times… The post Dynamometers with Positorq oil shear load brakes test to zero rpm appeared first on Design World.

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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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Automation World

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The SL20 Palletizer makes automation faster and more accessible for small to mid-sized factories.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

PBC Linear, a Pacific Bearing Company, continues to strengthen its Applied Cobotics brand with the latest product offering, the Cobot Feeder. This essential automation tool will help small- to medium-sized companies boost their robot production without significant increases in labor, and ultimately see a higher return on their investments. Cobot Feeder The Cobot Feeder from… The post PBC Linear expands Applied Cobotics product line with Cobot Feeder appeared first on Design World.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

ODVA announces that conformance testing is now available for EtherNet/IP network-enabled devices that communicate over the Ethernet-APL physical layer. Conformance testing verifies the Ethernet-APL physical layer functionality by checking that the different port types properly adhere to the relevant specifications. The EtherNet/IP communication network functionality is also confirmed as a part of this process.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It’s the most magical time of year! No, not that one quite yet, whatever retail establishments want you to think. For the additive manufacturing industry, the largest event of the calendar year is nearly upon us as Formnext 2022 is ready to kick off November 15-18 in Frankfurt, Germany. With pandemic restrictions largely lifted and the industry busier than ever, the 2022 edition is sure to be incredible: people, companies, and – above all – announcements.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) eased slightly, dropping 0.6 points to 49.6 points in October 2022, indicating broadly stable conditions. This is the third month of flat conditions, following positive results between February and July. Results below 50 points indicate contraction, with lower results indicating a faster rate of contraction.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 9, 2022 — Chromatic 3D Materials has launched ChromaScan, an additive manufacturing software for printing resin on non-planar surfaces. This new technology allows manufacturers to 3D print durable, flexible materials directly onto substrates of any shape including metal, plastic and textiles. The result is industrial-strength adhesion between the printed material and the substrate without post processing or assembly. . “Hyperbolic print paths are challenging for e

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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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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Inventory drawdowns, which have been substantial, could give producers renewed pricing power.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Learning Objectives. Automation logic is developed and implemented in the early phases of development and needs to be handled by experts as it is a complex logic code. Control system optimization can be achieved with data integration, soft sensors, low-code control and autonomous control. A software-based collaboration of work and services combines modern technology with human intelligence.

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Highly efficient recyclable plastic packaging design was made possible by collaboration between Beiersdorf, Borealis, Clariant, and Siegwerk.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

With close to half-a-million vacant jobs in Australia, Weld Australia recently hosted a Welding Employment Expo to help facilitate connections between prisoners and prospective employees. Australia’s prison population continues to grow at a rate that is four times that of the general population. According to the most recent figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, from 30 June 2020 to 30 June 2021, the total number of Australian prisoners increased by 5 per cent to 42,970.

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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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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

To reduce its own electrical costs and be more sustainable, German machinery maker Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG has installed solar panels at the production part of its headquarters site. "It was a big investment, but you've got to move in this direction," Boy Machines Inc. President Marko Koorneef said.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

“Rich, dumb and getting dumber.” Personally, I would not use such strong words to describe Australia. Notwithstanding that, their deployment by a journalist in 2019 to characterise our Economic Complexity Index (ECI) results was memorable. If nothing else, it’s a catchy phrase and I’ve seen it reproduced by others drawing attention to our dire ECI performance.

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NIST

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Digitization and connectivity are having a huge impact on more than just your manufacturing operations and ability to monetize data. Your vulnerabilities also are increasing as Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) manufacturing solutions involve more software, devices and digitally connected employees. The manufacturing industry continues to be at high cyber risk as a result of global competition and geopolitical tensions.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Australian Government has partnered with industry and awarded over $18 million for 12 projects under the first round of the Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships (EATP) program. The EATP program commits $32.6 million to June 2024 to make Australian aviation more competitive, efficient and sustainable. The remaining funding will be allocated as part of round two.

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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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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Fans of vintage outdoor holiday decorations hit the jackpot this weekend in Pennsylvania where nearly 2,000 pieces of blow molded decorations belonging to a Nebraska collector were auctioned off.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

When it comes to manufacturing, I am a realistic optimist. So, before we start talking about why manufacturing innovation matters in Australia, it is important to reflect on the challenges we face. Much news has been made of Australia’s further slide down the rankings of the Economic Complexity Index (ECI). We now sit in the bottom third, ranked 91 of 133 countries measured.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Learn how to rapidly prototype an Arduino-compatible PLC automation circuit without using wires. This hands-on project will illustrate this PLC prototyping concept utilizing the Freenove Projects Kit board.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Swinburne University ’s Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub (AIR Hub) will develop and trial Australia’s first hydrogen-propelled drone, thanks to a $1.3 million grant from the Australian Government’s Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships program. The Hydrogen to the Skies (H22S) project will design and integrate a new hydrogen propulsion system into a large-scale drone, working with Australian partners to help spearhead the commercial development of clean, zero emissions uncrewed air sys

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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 Materials Handling

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

VDC Research’s David Krebs provides an update on automatic identification and data capture solution adoption and how the hardware and software help companies achieve their warehouse and DC throughput goals in the tight labor market.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It was on 8 October 2022 at 6:07am local time that an explosion occurred on the Kerch-bound lanes of the road section of the Crimean Bridge. Two entire road spans collapsed into Crimean territorial waters in the strategically important Kerch Strait that separates Russia from the annexed territory of Crimea. Seven fuel tankers of a 59-wagon train caught fire on the parallel rail section, which also incurred structural damage.

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Modern Materials Handling

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Modern's editor sat down with Alison Zitzke, Senior Project Manager at Orbis Corporation do discuss her background in sustainable packaging.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The call on the United Nations to establish a target for the end of plastic pollution comes while leaders discuss the challenges of climate change at the COP27 summit in Egypt. The team from Hampshire University have advised the United Nations Environment Programme, G20 and the World Bank on plastic policy, including the possible structure and content of a global agreement to tackle plastic pollution.

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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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Modern Materials Handling

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Autonomous forklift company targets receiving dock workflows, adds former KUKA executives to its board

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E&T

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Personal transport has reached a pivotal point in its evolution as self-driving cars shift drivers’ focus away from the road and towards the interior cabin, where an array of technological distractions are being developed to help them work, play, shop or socialise. Experts predict autonomous cars will become mobile entertainment/infotainment ‘pods’ where consumers watch immersive films and TV, game in virtual reality (VR), or use windscreens as a lens to the outside world using augmented reality

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Conduit extruder Atkore Inc. is expanding again, this time purchasing the assets of Lovelady, Texas-based Elite Polymer Solutions for $91.6 million.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

One of the main characteristics of a smart factory or connected automation environment is the need for fast feedback control and reliable monitoring to ensure the power supply’s performance and parameters meet the project’s requirements. The smart factory will have multiple and varied components which need to operate together in often harsh and noisy environments.

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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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