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Rockwell Automation partners with Dragos

Design World

The incident response retainer program helps industrial organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents in operational technology (OT) environments. The best-in-class incident response retainer program includes: * Dedicated Integrated Control System (ICS) incident responders from Dragos. * Local and trusted field service engineers and global network services resources from Rockwell Automation. * Coordination from Rockwell Automation project management to direct collaborat

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Why Industrial Ethernet Protocols Will Remain Relevant

Automation World

While Time-Sensitive Networking technology can deterministically move data from one place to another via Ethernet, it’s the industrial Ethernet protocols that address specific application requirements.

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Omron factory drive recorder

Design World

The Omron Factory Drive Recorder combines Omron’s incredibly robust and diverse Industrial Camera line with a brand new Event Capture Software to achieve an incredibly simple to use and feature-rich solution for companies looking to monitor automation for error detection and provide an easier way to record and evaluate potential problems. Whether a company is looking to monitor for error detection or if you want to record specific periods of time-based on external triggers, the Factory Drive Rec

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Human-like hands for robots move one step closer with Italian scientist’s invention

Robotics Automation News

An Italian scientist has invented a robotic end effector that could bring the goal of robots having human-like hands one step closer. Corrado De Pascali and his colleagues on the Italian Institute of Technology have unveiled an end effector which uses tiny, 8-gram actuators to power many different joints in the complex component. According to […].

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Winters pressure accessories from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has added new pressure sensing accessories from Winters. These accessories will protect delicate pressure measurement equipment from damage caused by pressure surges, superheated media, and more. Included in the new product release are siphons that protect pressure gauges, transmitters, and switches from the effects of high-temperature media such as steam.

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ABB joins Berkshire Grey’s tech alliance program to deliver AI-enabled robotic solutions

Robotics Automation News

Berkshire Grey, a developer of AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, says that industrial giant ABB has joined Berkshire Grey’s Technology Alliance Program to provide more customers with AI-enabled robotic solutions that improve e-commerce fulfillment throughput and warehouse efficiency while driving down operational costs.

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Industrial Manufacturing M&A Stable Despite Market Headwinds

Gary Mintchell

PwC sends industrial manufacturing market updates periodically. They focus on business level merger and acquisition activity. They report industrial manufacturing M&A was strong in the first half of 2022 but slower than in 2021, which was driven by pent-up demand. Average deal value decreased over 30% in the first half of 2022 from the second half of 2021.

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Pony.ai and SANY to mass production autonomous trucks

Robotics Automation News

Pony.ai, an autonomous driving technology company, has formed a strategic joint venture with SANY Heavy Truck, a subsidiary of SANY Heavy Industry, a Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer and the third largest heavy equipment manufacturer globally. Pony.ai and SANY say they will collaborate to create a “world-leading autonomous truck brand”. The two companies say they will […].

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Keep track of innovations in digital banking

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Market Intelligence. With Feedly’s new Neobanks AI model, you can effortlessly keep up with the growth and strategies of the world’s top 350 neobanks. The new Feedly Neobanks Leo Concept is a handy list of the top 350 digital banks. This new Machine Learning model will help you: Track new trends and innovations across fintech Spot new investment opportunities Discover potential partners to work with.

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Autonomous aviation company Xwing expands its air cargo operations to 400 weekly flights

Robotics Automation News

Autonomous aviation company Xwing is marking what it describes as “significant milestones”, including the expansion of its commercial cargo operations under FAA CFR Part 135 Air Carrier certificate, the addition of FAA CFR Part 145 certificates and “rapid company growth”. Over the last 12 months, Xwing has more than tripled its team to 180 employees. […].

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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How stamping press controls have evolved to keep up with automation

The Fabricator

Press controls have been upgraded frequently to modernize an older press system. Now they have evolved to help stamping manufacturers grapple with today’s personnel and automation challenges.

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Universal Robots reports revenue of $83 million in Q2

Robotics Automation News

Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot maker, has reported Q2 revenue of $83 million, describing it as “robust growth” for the company. Kim Povlsen, president of Universal Robots, says: “In headline terms, second quarter revenue is up 8 percent on the same period last year but in local Danish currency the company has seen growth […].

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Innovative Bosch technology makes tram travel safer

AU Manufacturing

Media Release Bosch. Tram driving requires maximum concentration over long periods of time. In complex traffic situations, collisions with other vehicles may occur. To mitigate this, Bosch has developed a collision warning system incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to support tram drivers. A collision warning system will be introduced for the first time in Australia to mainstream operation by CAF Rail on the Parramatta Light Rail network.

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Veo Robotics named in CB Insights’ advanced manufacturing top 50

Robotics Automation News

Business research website CB Insights has named Veo Robotics, the Waltham-based industrial automation company building sensing and intelligence for robots to collaborate with humans safely, to its first-annual Advanced Manufacturing 50 ranking, showcasing the 50 most promising private advanced manufacturing companies in the world. Founded by Patrick Sobalvarro, Clara Vu, and Scott Denenberg, Veo has […].

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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Company Goes DIY to Fix Broken Supply Chain

Plastics Today

Frustrated by frequent shortages of the China-made plastic consumables it needs to produce molecular testing kits, Open Lab Solutions is setting up its own US plant.

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Flytrex receives FAA approval to double drone delivery radius to two nautical miles

Robotics Automation News

Flytrex, a specialist in on-demand drone delivery for food and retail, has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand its delivery radius from one to two nautical miles across all its operating stations in North Carolina and Texas. Deliveries will be made in cooperation with longtime partner Causey Aviation Unmanned, offering food, […].

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Improving usability is growing trend in industrial robotics

Control Engineering

Robotics Insights. There is a growing emphasis to make industrial robots that are user friendly and don’t require a great deal of knowledge or expertise to operate effectively. This emphasis is due to a greater need for robots in industrial manufacturing and automation. Robots are on the front line in many industries. Robots that are easy to use is also necessary because there aren’t enough people to go around.

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Top 6 Tips for Las Vegas Tourists

Robotics Automation News

Las Vegas is a huge metropolis that always attracts a lot of tourists. This city has many things to see: numerous casinos, expensive shops, Michelin-starred restaurants and beautiful architecture. Planning a trip to this region can be time-consuming and complicated, especially if you are going to Las Vegas for the first time. Before traveling to […].

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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Zimmermann Displays Three New Machines at IMTS 2022

Fabricating & Metal Work

FZP32. FZU37. When discussing rigidity, nothing beats mass. Our biggest double bridged gantry sets new standards for dynamic roughing while maintaining high precision. The FZ42 CNC gantry milling machine represents power at its best, combining work areas of different sizes, travels, milling heads and CNC controls. Regardless of weight and size, the milling process is exact.

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Global Money Transfer: Past, Present and Future

Robotics Automation News

In a world where people are increasingly mobile, the need for efficient and cost effective methods of transferring money internationally is greater than ever. Global money transfer has come a long way in recent years, with new technologies and services emerging to make the process easier than ever. But what does the future hold for […].

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Innovation With the Additive Advantage

Additive Manufacturing

Combining cutting-edge technology with additive manufacturing redefines the limits set within traditional manufacturing and delivers innovation in places you might not expect. FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While companies across the world rise to the challenges affecting supply chains, a transformation in technology and innovation is shifting the manufacturing paradigm.

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RC Mowers expands dealer network with addition of West Coast equipment company

Robotics Automation News

RC Mowers, a manufacturer of remote-operated robotic mowers, has added another West Coast dealership to its expanding network with the onboarding of Cal-Line Equipment in California. Tim Kubista, vice president of sales and marketing for RC Mowers, says: “Cal-Line has had a fantastic reputation as a top-notch equipment sales and service provider for nearly 40 […].

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Siemens brings Teamcenter X and Cloud-based PLM to ANZ

Manufacturer's Monthly

Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that Siemens’ Teamcenter X product lifecycle management (PLM) solution, delivered as a service, is now available locally for customers in Australia and New Zealand. . Teamcenter X builds on Siemens software’s success in the region that includes customers from Rocket Labs, HeliMods, Emirates Team New Zealand and many others.

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Texas pilot project pays shoppers to recycle PET thermoformed packaging

Plastics News

With funding from two nonprofits, Sam's Club is offering some Texas consumers a 10-cent-per-container incentive to return thermoformed PET for recycling.

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Honeywell’s UpCycle Advanced Recycling Tech Enters China

Plastics Today

China Tianying will convert 30,000 tons of mixed-waste plastics per year into recycled polymer feedstock for plastic market circularity.

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UK CV production grows 64.4% in June to round off best first half in a decade

SMMT

UK commercial vehicle production grows 64.4% in June, with 9,549 units leaving British factory lines. Year-to-date output increases 47.4%, resulting in best first six months to a year since 2012. CV manufacturers show resilience but urgent action is needed to protect UK competitiveness. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 64.4% in June with 9,549 units leaving British factory lines, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

Next-gen manufacturers are redesigning factories to enable agility at every stage of production. From more timely communication between engineers and technicians to technologies that empower real-time collaboration, they’re getting ahead by making iterations and improvements during a build, across the production line at scale. This level of flexibility means they can develop more quickly than their legacy counterparts.

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Envirostream inks partnership to collect spent batteries from 110 Battery World stores

AU Manufacturing

Lithium Australia’s battery recycling subsidiary Envirostream has signed a recycling agreement with Battery World Australia that would allow it to collect spent batteries from 110 Battery World stores across Australia. . The agreement, which will take effect on 1 August, is expected to diversify Envirostream’s collection points, potentially increasing volumes at its facilities in Victoria.

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Kickstart: Adding bottle bill deposits for wine, liquor

Plastics News

California State Senator Bill Dodd: "Frankly, it's long overdue. The soft drink companies have been doing this, the beer companies have been doing this.

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Linux malware rapidly rising as hackers target enterprise

E&T

Until recently, cyber criminals have largely ignored Linux compared to other more popular operating systems. However, the most recent data shows that cyber attack trends are shifting. According to the data presented by the Atlas VPN team, based on AV-ATLAS.org statistics, the numbers of new Linux malware reached record highs in the first half of 2022, with nearly 1.7 million samples discovered.

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Time for the Aerospace & Defence Industry to Embrace Greater Digitisation

iBASEt

Today the global Aerospace & Defence (A&D) sector is a $755bn industry. While the sector appears to be at the forefront of technological innovation, if you roll back the covers the reality is somewhat different. According to our A&D Digital Manufacturing Productivity Snapshot research, 97% of A&D manufacturers in the UK and the US say the industry has suffered from an underinvestment in digitisation and now is the time to take to improve supply chain efficiencies and create a pro

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.