Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 18, 2023
Executives, especially in Silicon Valley, have been on a concerted campaign to force their remote workers to return to the office. A few academic and/or journalist writers have tried to provide support by pointing to “studies” that show that when people work together they are more productive. On the other hand, there are studies (see links below) that show the opposite.
Design World
AUGUST 18, 2023
Global technology and software company Emerson received the 2023 Bosch Global Supplier Award, placing the company among a select global group of Bosch’s most valued suppliers helping drive innovation in pursuit of sustainability targets and their commitment to climate neutrality. Emerson earned the Global Supplier Award for Sustainability, recognizing the company’s exemplary commitment to climate… The post Bosch presents Emerson award recognizing sustainability and emissions progress appea
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Automation World
AUGUST 18, 2023
Through a combination of meetings at industry events and a survey, Bundy Group has gauged current buyer and financial sponsor support around automation industry investments.
Design World
AUGUST 18, 2023
PACK EXPO is one of the most extensive packaging and processing shows in North America with over 44,000 attendees and 2,200 exhibitors. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, a worldwide solution provider, is one of the exhibitors at this year’s convention taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada September 11-13, 2023. NORD’s drive solutions focus on reliability, flexibility, and high… The post Discover NORD’s innovative and reliable packaging solutions at PACK EXPO 2023 appeared first on Design World.
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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?
E&T
AUGUST 18, 2023
The new rules, imposed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), also stipulate that cash users can expect to make withdrawals without any fees. A 2021 study suggested that the UK could become an entirely cashless society by 2026 if trends of declining usage continued. That same year, the number of payments made with cash plummeted by around 50 per cent as consumers were encouraged to use contactless in the wake of the pandemic.
Plastics News
AUGUST 18, 2023
Resin market analysts say there are few indications that prices will radically change in the coming months due to decreased demand at home and reduced production in China, leading to fewer exports.
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E&T
AUGUST 18, 2023
After collecting data on drinking water from cities across the country, the EPA found that up to 26 million citizens were affected by water with high levels of PFAS – or ‘forever chemicals’ – and lithium. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), are a group of around 12,000 different chemicals commonly found in non-stick cookware, waterproof cosmetics, firefighting foams and products that resist grease and oil.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
AUGUST 18, 2023
SAP availability has traditionally been measured based solely on whether the application is up and running, commonly referred to as uptime or system availability.
E&T
AUGUST 18, 2023
Astronomers have discovered a new type of astronomical object – massive magnetic helium stars – that could shed light on the origin of magnetars. The discovery was possible because of observations of the mysterious HD 45166 star, which has been found to have an extraordinarily powerful magnetic field, stronger than that of any other star of its size that has been measured.
Automation World
AUGUST 18, 2023
Society of Women Engineer's Diane Doise discusses failure identification and management solutions
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.
E&T
AUGUST 18, 2023
Researchers have predicted British growth in low-carbon electricity output to reach 2.9 per cent by the end of the decade, lagging France (3.1 per cent) and Japan (3.2 per cent). The nations with the largest growth in the sector were the US (6.4 per cent), China (7.2 per cent) and India (10.6 per cent). European nations also made the top five, with Spain predicted to reach 6.0 per cent and Germany 5.8 per cent.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 18, 2023
End-of-life car bumpers are converted into a raw material that is used in the production of new chassis vibration- and noise-attenuation components.
E&T
AUGUST 18, 2023
Intel’s decision to scrap a $5.4bn (£4.2bn) international chip deal to acquire Tower Semiconductor has been considered a result of deteriorating relations between Beijing and Washington. The two companies said the decision was mutual and had been made after Chinese regulators failed to approve the deal by a deadline, despite Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger’s trips to the Asian country to get the deal greenlighted.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
AUGUST 18, 2023
Collaboration was key in the development of the platform In June 2022, Cisco announced plans to develop Cisco Full-Stack Observability (FSO) platform, expanding upon the foundations set by… Read more on Cisco Blogs
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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.
E&T
AUGUST 18, 2023
In a new report, the Defence Committee said the Armed Forces would need to improve its ability to adapt to operate across increasingly demanding climatic conditions. For example, military vehicles usually designed for temperatures up to 45°C have had to operate in Iraq and Afghanistan at well over 50°C. Warships, which have traditionally used the cooling effect of the seas to ensure engines operate effectively, are finding that the thermal blanketing effect of rising sea temperatures in the Pers
Plastics News
AUGUST 18, 2023
In the first six months of 2023, the U.S. became China's largest source of imported linear low density polyethylene resin, helping keep the U.S. market balanced for that material.
E&T
AUGUST 18, 2023
The researchers have been able to build a flash memory device that can withstand the hazards encountered by space probes, including exposure to radiation and huge temperature swings, which can be challenging for traditional electronic circuits. Although semiconductors are usually made from silicon, gallium oxide allows scientists to build devices that can support high currents and voltages with low energy losses.
Automation Mag
AUGUST 18, 2023
Ford Motor Co. and its South Korean partners said Thursday they’re building a $1.2 billion manufacturing plant for electric vehicle battery material in Quebec with the help of government funding. The Quebec and federal governments are covering about half the cost, each putting up $322 million for the project they say is good for the environment and the economy.
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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.
Control Engineering
AUGUST 18, 2023
Robotics insights Researchers have developed a gripping device for robots that can pick up very delicate and fragile objects or items up to 14 pounds, giving it added versatility. Robotic grippers tend to be designed for delicacy or weight and this can give them added utility in manufacturing and other situations where the situation is constantly changing.
Fabricating & Metal Work
AUGUST 18, 2023
The barriers to installing the latest automated solutions and industrial cobots continue to decrease with today’s versatile, modular, lightweight, and smaller footprint machines. The easy to program — or no programming required — offer cost-effective solutions to your shop’s labor challenges. Cobots Set New Benchmark with Heavier Payloads, Longer Reach The GoFa cobots are Cat 3/PLd safety certified for close collaboration with human workers.
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 18, 2023
Photo: CNW Group/Geotab Inc. TORONTO — Geotab Inc., a company in connected transportation solutions, was named the winner of four Stevie Awards in The 20th Annual International Business Awards, including the top award in the company of the year, transportation, large category and bronze in two new sustainability categories introduced this year: Gold Stevie Award for Company of the Year – Transportation – Large Bronze Stevie Award for Most Innovative Tech Company of the Year – U
Fabricating & Metal Work
AUGUST 18, 2023
The latest lightweight portable power tools are operator friendly with ergonomic designs and powerful levels of torque to provide more strength to get jobs done safely, efficiently and effectively. Pipe Weld Preparation Tool Ideal for Highly Alloyed Materials Esco Tool (Holliston, MA) offers an I.D. clamping pipe beveler that features robust construction to bevel highly alloyed materials such as super duplex and P-91 without requiring cutting fluids.
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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.
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 18, 2023
Photo: CNW Group/Unifor. MONTREAL — Unifor is encouraged by Ford’s commitment to invest in a battery cathode plant in Bécancour, Quebec, alongside Korean companies EcoProBM and SK On. As the union representing 37,000 auto workers across the country, including Ford workers, Unifor welcomes this further commitment to re-invigorate Quebec’s auto industry and anchor the electric vehicle transition in Canada. “Ford’s investment announcement in Bécancour is an important step to
Fabricating & Metal Work
AUGUST 18, 2023
The latest inventive Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) systems are found in the cloud, and digitally transform your shop floor to achieve cost and production efficiencies, as well as meet sustainability goals. Updated Cost and Sustainability Insights for Fabrication, Casting and Forging Manufacturing simulation software provider aPriori (Concord, MA) announced new cost and sustainability guidance for bar and tube and sand casting manufacturing processes. aPriori has supported precise sho
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 18, 2023
Photo: CNW Group/Volkswagen Canada Inc. AJAX — On August 16, adventure driver, Rainer Zietlow celebrated his Guinness World Record for crossing Canada with the fewest charges of an electric vehicle at a celebration with employees at Volkswagen Canada Headquarters. Zietlow and his cameraman, Elric Popp, departed St. John’s, NL in a Volkswagen ID.4 EV on July 25, and together in their ID.4, they traversed 7,133 km over the course of seven days making 18 charging stops along the way before co
Fabricating & Metal Work
AUGUST 18, 2023
When you want to improve efficiency, you should also look beyond the weld cell. Consider the entire workflow; start where material is brought into the facility and follow it through the process. Many factors can impact efficiency in your welding operation, from the choice of filler metals and shielding gas to the facility layout and workflow. Understanding the available consumable options and following best practices can deliver significant productivity benefits.
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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.
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 18, 2023
JOHNSTOWN — An investment of up to $2 million will go towards the Port of Johnstown under the Adoption Stream of the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program. Funding will support the Port of Johnstown in purchasing and installing a new grain dryer with heat capture and air recycling features that will minimize fuel consumption by roughly 20 to 40 per cent, or more than an estimated 344 metric tonnes of CO2e, annually. “Our goal is to help the Canadian agricultural sector innovate and a
Fabricating & Metal Work
AUGUST 18, 2023
Metalworking jobs come with potential hazardous situations. A regular day can involve cuts, eye abrasions and/or back injuries. Soon after, conversations focus on treating the physical injury. But what about the hidden obstacles that can prevent your employees from returning to work? Employees injured on the job are twice as likely to experience serious psychological distress compared to those without injury.
Plastics News
AUGUST 18, 2023
Join us September 12 at 2PM EDT for a Plastics In Politics Livestream! We’ll discuss what the Environmental Protection Agency is saying about a risk evaluation for vinyl chloride and how that could impact the PVC sector. Plus, we’ll talk about the debate over new Toxic Substances Control Act rules covering pyrolysis-based recycling.
Fabricating & Metal Work
AUGUST 18, 2023
Many shops underestimate how easy it can be to implement a reconditioning program, which is why companies like Sandvik Coromant make the process easy and convenient by offering ready-made shipping boxes with all the necessary supplies to pack and send tools in. Time is money in manufacturing. Drilling, milling and reaming all place enormous stress on metalworking tools.
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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.
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