Design World

JANUARY 6, 2023

A digital transformation (DX or less commonly DT) is the application of software, programmable hardware, and operational technologies (OTs) to fundamentally transfigure a company’s operations and end products for the better. DX programs can be undertaken by industrial organizations, machine builders, or a vast array of other businesses; the involved OTs typically include machine-monitoring systems,… The post Basics of the digital transformation (DX) appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

JANUARY 6, 2023

Nortura, a Norwegian food producer, uses Rocketfarm’s digital twin tech to upgrade its palletizing operations.

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Design World

JANUARY 6, 2023

Smart factories are facilities that digitize all aspects of manufacturing or production that allow digitization. Such operations continuously record data via connected equipment and systems — and then disseminate that data to allow machines to run self-optimizing routines. Such programs might help the facility time production of a given end product; proactively prevent mechanical issues;… The post Basics of smart factories and discrete-automation connectivity appeared first on Design World

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 6, 2023

I picked up this bit of news last month on a blog at the Open Metaverse Foundation by Royal O’Brien published on December 15, 2022. I had written a couple of things on “industrial metaverse” speculating on what is actually new and what could possibly be realistic. The Linux Foundation has begun an effort to bring companies together to work on definitions and security issues.

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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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Design World

JANUARY 6, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic permanently changed the way in which tens of thousands of businesses worldwide operate. It also changed how many view automation and digital transformation (DX) initiatives. The latter have proven helpful where businesses aim to make remote work for office personnel permanent; toggle operations from on to idled and back more nimbly; allow… The post Machine control and connected machines for DX inititatives appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

JANUARY 6, 2023

Packaging & Processing Women's Leadership Network awarded a $5,000 fall scholarship to a University of Cincinnati Industrial Design student.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 6, 2023

QA Consultants to provide cybersecurity solutions for Project Arrow, the Canadian ZEV in development. On Jan. 5, Project Arrow, the first, all-Canadian, zero-emission connected vehicle, designed and built in Ontario, was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Project Arrow makes use of Ontario’s complete end-to-end automotive supply chain and tries to demonstrate the province’s automotive capabilities and innovation on a global stage.

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Plastics News

JANUARY 6, 2023

Tiger Dams are being deployed by the National Guard during extreme weather in California; ACC buys ads on social media to support chemical recycling; a $1,000 children's car seat.

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E&T

JANUARY 6, 2023

Even if global emissions targets are met, much of the planet's glacial mass would still vanish, according to an international study led by Pittsburgh's College of Engineering. . Assistant professor David Rounce led an international effort to produce new projections of glacier mass loss through the century under different emissions scenarios. The work showed that the world could lose as much as 41 per cent of its total glacier mass this century or as little as 26 per cent, depending on the succes

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 6, 2023

Automation is often a driver of efficiency. That is certainly the case, when it comes to communication systems, such as the ones led by VoIP. It has changed the way customers are taken care of when they call in, but also how a company can adapt itself better to their needs. Here is an overview […].

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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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E&T

JANUARY 6, 2023

Many Roman structures made from concrete, which includes roads, aqueducts, ports, and massive buildings, still remain some two millennia after they were first built. Rome’s famous Pantheon, which has the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome and was dedicated in AD 128, is still intact, and some ancient Roman aqueducts still deliver water to Rome today.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 6, 2023

Situation Schenck Process, a provider of applied measuring and process technology, was having trouble with a robotic welding cell at its Sabetha, Kan., production facility. The main problem was programming. It was time-consuming and tedious, so the company used the cell for only a limited number.

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E&T

JANUARY 6, 2023

According to National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO), wind power generated over 20GW of electricity for the first time in 2022 and February was the lowest carbon intensity month since records began. The greenest day on record, with a carbon intensity of just 52gCO2/kWh, occurred last week on 28 December. Nevertheless, gas continued to play an important role in providing most of the electricity used across Great Britain in 2022, which caused continued pain for consumers due to high wholes

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 6, 2023

Photo Credit: Getty Images. As another year comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the top articles from Modern Machine Shop. From a behind-the-scenes tour of an Amish-owned family machine shop to safety considerations for machinists, our editorial team and columnists produced content to pique a variety of interests. Below is a rundown of our top content from the past year.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 6, 2023

Select Auto Protect is a comprehensive warranty provider that offers a variety of services to car owners. It’s affordable for those seeking protection against mechanical failures, damage, and more. How Select Auto Protect Can Help You: A Comprehensive Review Are you considering buying an extended auto warranty? Good for you! It’s always better to be […].

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 6, 2023

ADS-TEC Energy, a provider of battery-buffered, fast-charging systems for electric vehicles, is establishing its first dedicated facility in North America in Auburn, Ala.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 6, 2023

Aviator glasses are a classic style of eyeglasses that have been around for many years. Whether you’re looking to make a fashion statement or simply block out the sun, aviator glasses are a great option. In this blog post, we’ll explore five unexpected ways to wear aviator glasses. From adding an extra layer of protection […].

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Control.com

JANUARY 6, 2023

Closed-loop motor control is a control system used to regulate the output of a motor. Learn about the four common types of closed-loop motor control systems to understand each one’s inner-workings and applications.

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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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JANUARY 6, 2023

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says his company has to work on cutting costs globally in order to keep electric vehicles affordable for the middle class. Among the cuts are reducing the number of the automaker’s factories because electric vehicles cost about 40% more than those powered by gasoline. Without cost reductions, EVs will be too expensive for the middle class, shrinking the market and driving costs up more, Tavares told reporters Thursday at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas. ̶

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Call for Presentations deadline for international technical conference and expo that addresses engineering challenges faced when designing and developing healthcare robotics products and services. The event comes to Boston in May 2023 and is co-located with the Robotics Summit Conference & Expo. The post Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum Call for Presentations Open – Speaker Application Deadline January 13th appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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E&T

JANUARY 6, 2023

Announced at CES 2023, in Las Vegas, the German luxury automaker revealed it will start building its own electric vehicle charging network this year. The project will allow Mercedes to compete with Tesla, at an initial projected cost of around $1.05bn (£880bn). . Mercedes said it expects to have a network with 400 charging stations and more than 2,500 high-power plugs across the US and Canada completed within six or seven years. .

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Plastics News

JANUARY 6, 2023

Here at the research desk at Plastics News, we work hard every year to expand our rankings and lists. In 2022 we added several dozen companies.

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Drives & Controls

JANUARY 6, 2023

Infinitum, the Texas-based developer of air-core motors with PCB stators, has announced a next-generation, axial-flux propulsion and traction motor that delivers high power and torque density and operates with “class-leading” efficiency over a wide range of speeds and load conditions to maximise vehicle ranges on or off road, on water, or in the air.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 6, 2023

Indrani Butany-DeSouza, CEO of Elexicon Energy. (Photo: CNW Group/Electrical Safety Authority). MISSISSAUGA —Kaleed Rasheed, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery appointed Indrani Butany-DeSouza to the Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). “On behalf of our Board of Directors, we are pleased that Minister Rasheed appointed Ms.

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E&T

JANUARY 6, 2023

The large investment in green hydrogen aims to help one of the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitters achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. The aim of the funding initiative is “to make green hydrogen affordable and bring down its cost over the next five years. It will also help India reduce its emissions and become a major exporter in the field,” said Anurag Thakur, India’s minister for information and broadcasting.

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 6, 2023

The carmaker will also provide strategic funding for Archer, which plans to begin manufacturing its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in 2024.

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Bringing new and improved products to market takes more than just good ideas. It requires agile, iterative production, and real-time collaboration. Most manufacturers recognize the risk of not adapting, but they’re hampered by technologies like MES that haven’t kept up with the pace of hardware innovation. As new manufacturers enter the market with technologically progressive ways of building at scale, existing manufacturers must adapt to stay relevant.

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E&T

JANUARY 6, 2023

Back when I was a child the first published piece I wrote was an AI short story in the July 1982 issue of Practical Computing. AI is rapidly becoming the next big thing in financial markets, and it's not hard to see why. With the ability to analyse vast amounts of data and make decisions faster than any human could, AI is transforming the way that financial institutions operate.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Call for Presentations deadline for the robotics sector's "must attend" technical design and development event ends January 13th, 2023. The post Robotics Summit 2023 Call for Presentations Open – Speaker Application Deadline January 13th appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 6, 2023

The deal also brings expanded cleanroom assembly capabilities to the supplier of metal fabrication and plastics processing services for medical applications.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 6, 2023

The U.S. monthly international trade deficit decreased in November 2022 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau.

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