Mon.Mar 13, 2023

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Cybersecurity and Social Engineering Awareness

Automation World

Being aware of social engineering practices is the first step in protecting you, your team and network, as well as being a good starting point for a holistic cybersecurity approach.

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Silicon Sensing appoints new Chief Engineer

Design World

Dr. Mark Marshall has been appointed as chief engineer of Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd. Dr. Marshall joined Silicon Sensing in 2017 as the lead engineer on numerous inertial programs. Immediately prior to commencing as Chief Engineer, he was the company’s consultant engineer and electronics discipline manager. In this role, he was responsible for the electronics… The post Silicon Sensing appoints new Chief Engineer appeared first on Design World.

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How a metal fabricator doubled revenue in two years

The Fabricator

Industrial Succession Group purchased a small California sheet metal operation in 2020. It wasn’t a strip-and-flip affair. Instead, it streamlined information management and doubled its head count and overall revenue.

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VSP Connect links surgical planning to additive manufacturing ecosystem

Design World

3D Systems recently announced VSP Connect, a centralized, cloud-based surgical planning portal that integrates automated workflows and artificial intelligence (AI). As the latest addition to the company’s VSP surgical planning solutions, VSP Connect gives device manufacturers and surgeons real-time patient case visualization and improved collaboration capabilities.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

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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Using 3D Mapping Solutions Effectively for Enterprise AR

Gary Mintchell

The entire scope of technology going under Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Extended Reality (XR), Metasphere, and whatever comes next has been hyped beyond the Gartner Hype Cycle. That brings out the skeptic in me. Many trade show demonstrators have fitted me with a variety of glasses, goggles, hoods, hard hats with goggles, and many I’ve no doubt forgotten.

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Proprietary closures bring sustained growth to Hoffer Plastics

Plastics News

Hoffer Plastics Corp. has only continued to grow since it won the Processor of the Year award in 2012. Now it has been honored with the Sustained Excellence Award.

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4 ways to prepare your workforce for smart manufacturing

The Fabricator

For press shops looking to implement smart manufacturing, workforce engagement in development is key to success.

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Redline's ‘outrageous cultural behaviors' retain top employees

Plastics News

Redline Plastics wins PN Excellence Award winner for Employee Relations, part of its "golden rule" for the organization.

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Desktop Metal Launches Additive Manufacturing 2.0 End-to-End Software Hub

Metrology

Desktop Metal, a leader in additive manufacturing technologies for mass production, has announced the launch of Live Suite — a package of premium software applications with all-new functionality for users The post Desktop Metal Launches Additive Manufacturing 2.0 End-to-End Software Hub appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Resin Price Report: Soaring Monomer Costs Push Up Polypropylene Prices

Plastics Today

Challenges in polymer-grade propylene production limit critical monomer availability.

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

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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Clean up your act: greenwashing in sport

E&T

At a recent event run by the Global Sustainability Benchmark in Sports, Christian Hartmann, the company’s CEO, asked experts from a law firm what they saw for the future of sustainability in sport. “I was thinking they would say regulators and governments will start to set reporting standards [for things like emissions]”. Instead, the legal experts told him: “We’re expecting more lawsuits, because these organisations are claiming something that is not actually the case.

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LyondellBasell Ups Its Sustainability Game with Mepol Buy

Plastics Today

Mepol Group is a manufacturer of recycled technical compounds with operations in Italy and Poland.

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Plus One Robotics raises $50 million in new funding

Robotics Automation News

Plus One Robotics, a provider of advanced AI vision software and solutions for robotic parcel handling, has raised $50 million in Series C funding. The round was led by Scale Venture Partners, with Partner Rory O’Driscoll joining the board of directors.

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LyondellBasell buys Italy-based recycling compounder Mepol

Plastics News

Mepol makes recycled, high-performing technical compounds, officials with LyondellBasell in Dallas said in a news release. It operates compounding plants in Italy and Poland.

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Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

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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How to Start a 3D Printing Service Bureau

Additive Manufacturing

The beauty of today’s manufacturing environment is that anyone can start a 3D printing service bureau and begin printing parts today. According to a recent report by Persistence Markets , the 3D printing service bureau industry is projected to surge eight times the size of its present state over the next decade. Forget the lemonade stand, today’s industrious children are downloading CAD drawings from the internet, printing figurines and selling them amongst their classmates.

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The bigger picture: Danuri lunar orbiter

E&T

A South Korean spacecraft has captured stunning new images of the lunar surface and Planet Earth. Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter, also known as Danuri, is South Korea’s first ever spacecraft to orbit the Moon. Launched on a SpaceX rocket from the US in August 2022, it began travelling towards the Moon and was inserted into lunar orbit late in December.

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Mobile Metal Analysis for IncomingandOutgoing Material Verification

The Fabricator

When working with metal or metal alloys it is critical to know that it is the right one. The correct elemental composition needs to be ensured in order to meet the expectations of your customers, your production process, or to check what your supplier has delivered. For welding and fabricating it is critical that you know the materials you are working with are what you need them to be and that they are accurate in their composition.

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Entering and thriving in defence: industry knowledge is key to success

Manufacturer's Monthly

An increasing number of advanced manufacturing businesses are looking towards the defence industry for opportunities in supply chain participation. Manufacturers’ Monthly learns about the incredible support Systematiq gives to enter and thrive in the defence market. Coming from a military family, Erin O’Brien’s first job was at the Defence Material Organisation, now referred to as the Department of Defence.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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How to talk about climate action

E&T

We know what must be done to combat climate change and the cost of failing to do so. We have known for decades, and yet the world is heading towards catastrophic heating of 2.7°C. Writing in 2020, Sir David Attenborough said: “Saving our planet is now a communications challenge. We know what to do, we just need the will.” This prompts the question: how we can rise to that challenge?

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FBR to manufacture Hadrian X robots for the US

Manufacturer's Monthly

Perth-based robotics company FBR Limited’s strategic agreement with UK-based M & G Investment Management will fund the manufacture and commercial deployment of three additional next-generation Hadrian X robots. The three new robots will be built on USA truck bases and will then be immediately deployed to offer ‘Wall as a Service’ via the existing Fastbrick Americas LLC entity.

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View from India: Fragile ecosystems encapsulated on film

E&T

Insects bring to mind creepy-crawly creatures. Some of these winged creatures buzz around, often intimidating people nearby. It’s always best to keep away from them. Yet these creatures aroused the curiosity of Charlie and Lois O'Brien, who have spent a lifetime watching them closely, studying and monitoring them. Their insect pursuit saw the couple travel to over 70 countries, just to bring home an unusual species.

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Forging the future of advanced composites

Manufacturer's Monthly

Aeromech was founded to bridge the gap between academia and industry by creating opportunities for big thinkers. Billy Friend sat down with founder and director Joe Bryant to learn about the company’s ambitions to propel Australia into the upper echelon of advanced composites manufacturing. Fresh from university, Joe Bryant began his career as an aerospace engineer with Airbus, working on the company’s first composite helicopter, the ARH Tiger.

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Build & Own Scale-Ready Industrial IoT Solution on Flex83 Middleware

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

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Lear to expand seating plant in Detroit

Plastics News

Lear Corp. will fill the remaining 268,000 square feet at the former Cadillac Stamping Plant on the city's east side, the company confirmed. A building permit for about $1 million of construction work was issued for the site last Tuesday, according to Detroit building permit records.

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Autonomous construction equipment company Teleo signs up new customers and expands worldwide

Robotics Automation News

Teleo, a company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, has agreed deals with construction customers John Aarts Group, Teichert and Tomahawk Construction for remote-operated wheel loaders, bulldozers, and dump trucks, respectively.

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Talent Talk: Performance Bonuses Becoming More Popular in Plastics Industry

Plastics Today

Once reserved for the C suite, year-end bonuses are now being awarded to the broader workforce.

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IDS: TRUMPF shows turbo 3D printing of dental prostheses

Dinesh Mishra

3D printing ensures high quality in dental prosthesis production // Producing metal dental prostheses eight times faster Ditzingen/Cologne, 09 March 2023 – The high-tech company TRUMPF is showing the new TruPrint 1000 at the world’s leading dental trade show IDS. “This 3D printer is the fastest machine on the dental market. With better quality, the TruPrint 1000 manufactures at a higher speed.

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

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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Fernride and Terberg partner to take automated terminal tractors into series production

Robotics Automation News

Fernride, which specializes in autonomous trucking, and Terberg, a maker of terminal tractors, have agreed a collaboration to develop an automated terminal tractor CE certified for commercial production. This solution offers both teleoperated and autonomous driving capabilities to ensure a smooth and gradual transition to full autonomy with human-in-the-loop.

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How additive manufacturing capabilities can boost Australian aerospace and defence industry growth

Manufacturer's Monthly

Matthew Hunter, national manager, emerging technology, Konica Minolta breaks down to Manufacturers’ Monthly the key opportunities and challenges in growing sovereign capability in Australia’s defence and aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. The 3D printing industry has significantly transformed, shifting from prototyping to end-use applications. The increasing ability to create strong, affordable 3D printed parts using various innovative materials has fuelled this transition.

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Meta working on social media platform to rival Twitter, reports say

E&T

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has revealed it is working on a new social network solely designed for sharing text updates. The new app could become the most high-profile rival to Twitter and Mastodon. The former has been rife with chaos since Musk's aggressive takeover, with the company struggling to hold onto its advertising base amid large-scale staff layoffs and a succession of outages for the platform.

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The Pivotal role of Edge AI in manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a modern reality that is transforming industrial operations and outcomes. Due to recent advances in edge AI technologies – which combine edge computing and AI – organisations can start unlocking value now from huge amounts of sensor and operational data. This informs decision-making to optimise operations and reduce costs.

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6 Common Production Scheduling Mistakes Manufacturers Make

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.