Mon.Nov 14, 2022

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Protect Your Control Systems from Natural Disasters

Automation World

To ensure you can be up and running as quickly as possible following a storm or other natural disaster, it’s critical to have a crisis management strategy in place to proactively protect your automation systems.

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Sensor enclosures feature 32 permutations, custom options

Design World

The tough, elegant new MINI-DATA-BOX comes in different versions, sizes, colors and optional flanges to produce 32 possible permutations – all available as standard. Innovative and compact MINI-DATA-BOX is ideal for applications including IoT/IIoT, automation, security and surveillance technology, environmental monitoring, measurement and control, smart logistics, peripherals, interfaces and ICT.

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Predictive Maintenance Solutions Trending Among Companies

Automation World

Packaged goods companies are implementing or considering a variety of predictive maintenance technologies, and OEMs are looking for ways to match demand.

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IDEC announces new low-profile touchless switches

Design World

IDEC Corporation has introduced a new line of CW low-profile touchless switches suitable for many hygienic industrial and public automation applications, addressing cleanliness concerns for protecting against COVID-19 and other contamination. Touchless switches are durable and reduce the total cost of equipment operation. Previously untouchable savings World events have introduced a new sense of urgency… The post IDEC announces new low-profile touchless switches appeared first on Design Wo

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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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Success Story: MPW Precision cuts a short path to success with day-one MRPeasy implementation

MRPEasy

Thanks to decades of business experience and a reliable software partner since day one, high-precision component manufacturer MPW Precision has found a fast route to success. About MPW Precision After a German industrial organisation successfully acquired their previous long-standing manufacturing enterprise in 2017, entrepreneurs Maurice and Paul Watson promptly decided to go at it again […].

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Context-aware, Zero Trust Security for Critical Infrastructure OT

Gary Mintchell

Several times each week new (to me) cybersecurity companies find me. This through a PR professional I’ve known for maybe 20 years who picked up a new client. Mission Secure specializes in operation technology and industrial control system (OT / ICS) systems. I’ve not heard from them previously (at least, I’ve never written about them here). Mission Secure announced the release of its Sentinel 5.0 platform Nov. 1, a milestone in enabling Zero Trust security architectures for critical infrastructu

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Privately held Ohio metal fabrication shop goes employee-owned

The Fabricator

When Valco Industries owner Ed Leventhal was mapping his exit plan, he took the road less traveled to ensure that his valued manufacturing employees would continue to have jobs by transferring ownership to them.

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Are Domain Names Important for SEO in 2022?

Robotics Automation News

The debate about whether a site’s domain name affects its ranking position sometimes arises among webmasters. A B2B SEO company can categorically testify that a correctly chosen domain can help to promote the site to the top positions. Others cite Google’s press releases stating that the domain name has little impact on rankings. Let’s discover […].

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How good data will shape the nature of work in metal manufacturing

The Fabricator

Careers in the Industry 4.0 shop will be varied, but they’ll all share a common thread throughout metal manufacturing: Good data will drive decisions.

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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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Packaging company Greenbridge is adding a Cleveland location

Plastics News

Mentor-based Greenbridge, formerly known as Polychem, is known for its strapping and cord products, but it also offers a variety of related tools and equipment.

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SoftIron launches Australia’s first-ever advanced computer manufacturing facility

AU Manufacturing

SoftIron has opened Australia’s first-ever component-level IT infrastructure manufacturing facility in Sydney, bringing Australia one step closer towards developing its first sovereign capability in critical technology. . Backed by a Defence Department’s Sovereign Industry Capability Grant, the Advanced Manufacturing Facility, which opened at Botany on Monday, will produce ICT componentry for SoftIron’s ground-breaking HyperCloud Intelligent Cloud Fabric , the world’s first complete technology f

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Molded Devices Inc. has acquired two medical tubing extrusion companies

Plastics News

Tempe, Ariz.-based Molded Devices Inc. has acquired two medical tubing extrusion companies from Germany's Schauenburg Technology SE. The deal is MDI's first since it was sold to private equity firm TruArc Partners LP in August. MDI announced Nov. 9 that it had purchased GlobalMed Inc. and Schauenburg-Truplast. Terms were not disclosed. "The addition of GlobalMed will grow the MDI footprint and increase our extrusion capabilities to include corrugated tube extrusion," Gregg Tobin, CEO and preside

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Universal Robots reaches 1,000 employees

Robotics Automation News

Seventeen years after it was founded by three visionary young researchers in a basement, Universal Robots has just reached a 1,000-employee milestone. 10th November, Odense, Denmark. Universal Robots, the biggest company in a fast-growing Danish robotics hub, has become the cluster’s first organisation to reach 1,000 employees – one of only a few Danish companies […].

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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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Measuring Cavity Pressure Is Key to Optimizing Injection Molding Process

Plastics Today

An expert from Kistler, a developer of advanced measurement systems, explains the crucial role that cavity pressure sensors can play in maintaining product quality.

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Potential workplace blood monitoring changes worry metal manufacturers

The Fabricator

OSHA appears to be considering a reduction of the permissible exposure limit of lead to levels now being considered by the states of California and Washington.

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Samsara Eco Scales Up Carbon-Neutral Enzymatic Recycling

Plastics Today

A $36 million investment will help the Australian company launch its first recycling plant and prepare for expansion into North America and Europe.

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Attabotics secures $72 million to automate legacy fulfillment centers

Robotics Automation News

Attabotics, a robotics-led supply chain company, has raised $71.7 million in Series C-1 funding led by Export Development Canada with participation from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers’) through its Teachers’ Innovation Platform. The round brings Attabotics’ total funding to $165.1 million to date and will be used to further accelerate the commercialization of […].

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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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5 Flexible Packaging Patents from Major Companies Debut

Plastics Today

Highlighted in this gallery are novel packaging ideas from Amcor Flexibles North America, Frito-Lay, Printpack, Procter & Gamble, and ProAmpac.

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The Semiconductor Summary: Who's Building Chips Where?

Industry Week

A comprehensive look at the billions for new semiconductor production capacity in the U.S.

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DSM Engineering Materials, Compounding Solutions Partner to Accelerate Catheter Development

Plastics Today

Compounding Solutions brings expertise in materials that are extruded for vascular catheter applications.

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Tasmania announces latest investment in advanced manufacturing sector

AU Manufacturing

The Tasmanian government has awarded a total of $619,000 in grants to seven local businesses to help them expand their manufacturing capabilities and support interstate and international market growth opportunities. . The funding was made through the state’s Advanced Manufacturing Accelerating Growth Program, which seeks to encourage advanced manufacturers to purchase new equipment that would foster growth into new markets or expand current ones. .

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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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The Key Role of Industry 4.0 Technologies in Process Optimization

Plataine

Manufacturers in every field are always busy looking for ways to improve their business operations and scale up their throughput - it’s an endless challenge. In order to achieve this goal, they must examine each step of their current workflow and form dedicated optimization strategies. This is the crucial procedure of process optimization in manufacturing, a never-ending journey that should be reviewed time and again, and in which continuous improvement is measured in micro-steps.

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Staff at Jacob’s Cream Crackers Aintree factory go on ‘permanent strike’

The Guardian Manufacturing

Workers at Pladis site near Liverpool have been in dispute over ‘real-terms pay cut’ since September UK production of the snack favourites Jacob’s Cream Crackers and Twiglets is at risk after hundreds of workers went on strike at owner Pladis’s factory in Aintree, near Liverpool. More than 750 of about 800 workers at the plant, who help make 4,000 tons of crackers every year, say they will strike until bosses agree to negotiate on pay.

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Kickstart: Just buzz or a big sustainable business?

Plastics News

While UBQ has a pilot plant in operation and its material is being put in floor mats for Mercedes, you may be asking if the hype is based in reality, or if it is just marketing smoke and mirrors.

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CAM Software Automation Recognizes, Remembers and Standardizes Complex Process Flows

Mold Making Technology

Script-based automation utilizes a CAD/CAM system’s CAD capability and should be capable of patching over holes, coloring planes and radii, creating curves and boundaries, and creating layers to populate the created geometry. Photo Credit: Open Mind Technologies USA. Parts with similar geometries such as component families and variants, recurring shape elements, features such as holes or pockets, and repetitive processes provide an ideal opportunity to implement automated CAM programming.

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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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Kickstart: Just buzz or a big sustainable business?

Plastics News

While UBQ has a pilot plant in operation and its material is being put in floor mats for Mercedes, you may be asking if the hype is based in reality, or if it is just marketing smoke and mirrors.

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Hardware, Collaborations, and QMS: AM News Roundup for October 31-November 11

Additive Manufacturing

ICYMI: BMF, Sintratec, Desktop Metal, Quantica, SLM, and Axtra3D all announced new 3D printers. Looking to the next generation of hardware, Vitro3D announced seed financing to develop a volumetric additive manufacturing platform. Several collaborations were announced including Stratasys and Axial3D, Align Technology and Desktop Metal, Henkel and Quad Industries, as well as Sigma Additive Solutions and SLM Solutions.

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Leveraging Modern Tech to Find the Most Important Troubleshooting Info

Control.com

One of the most time-consuming parts of the maintenance solution process has been addressed in a new release by eschbach who uses an AI-powered platform to filter and find the most relevant information.

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