Design World
AUGUST 15, 2022
From the London Beer Flood of 1814 to the Tapioca Tanker Disaster of 1972, there has been a host of high-profile food and beverage disasters at all stages of the food processing chain. While innovative new technologies have been vital in continuing to improve the safety of modern operations, one small mechanical component is indispensable […].
Automation World
AUGUST 15, 2022
System Integrator Interstates introduces its Smart Hands service to remotely address maintenance activities that can distract from your employees’ core job duties.
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Design World
AUGUST 15, 2022
Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions, has recently expanded its successful E6 Constant Torque Position Control Hinge series to include a corrosion-resistant cast stainless steel version that provides superior durability in harsh outdoor environments. With its stylish, highly polished finish and powerful holding torque, the E6 Constant Torque Position Control Hinge features… The post Southco introduces stylish corrosion-resistant stainless steel positioning hinge ap
Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 15, 2022
Om Malik’s writing has inspired and influenced me for decades. He’s a thoughtful observer of the technology scene and a good photographer. He recently posted a piece about Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for the new Meta–his replacement for Facebook when it finally fades. After quoting from Zuckerberg’s talk about where Meta is going, Om points out that it’s all about what Meta can get from its customers.
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.
Design World
AUGUST 15, 2022
Michael Patterson, igus smart plastics industry manager, will be a guest speaker at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in September. Patterson will be sharing his insights on intelligent monitoring at the conference on Monday, September 12. Avoid Unplanned Downtime With Intelligent Monitoring Monday, September 12 • 11:00 AM – 11:55 AM (CST) McCormick Place, West […].
The Fabricator
AUGUST 15, 2022
As manufacturing has shifted from a focus on task execution to engaging employees in an effort to be flexible and efficient, companies need a new type of worker.
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Control Engineering
AUGUST 15, 2022
Learning Objectives. Assess the process or processes under consideration for automation. Determine if a redesign is needed prior to automating. Examine lessons learned and best practices for effective control system applications. Automation Application Insights. When automation is applied, system integrators may not be brought into collaborate during the project’s inception.
E&T
AUGUST 15, 2022
Chatbots got a boost during the pandemic when remote working and work from home became a norm. Often, chatbots filled in for employees as far as possible. Now, offices have either fully opened or at least follow the hybrid model. Whatever it is, chatbots have stayed on. Companies have realised that chatbots can do much more than what they did over the last two years.
Metrology
AUGUST 15, 2022
Read a quick summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. Saccade Vision To Deliver Integrated Optical Inspection Saccade Vision has announced a partnership with Euclid. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – August 15th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Additive Manufacturing
AUGUST 15, 2022
Steve Jobs is famously known for his thoughts on customer choice — saying “that’s not my approach. Our job is to figure out what they’re going to want before they do.” For many years in 3D printing circles, the idea that a digital process would allow customization or personalization at a mass scale, would largely nullify Jobs’ philosophy. Mass customization and personalization are quite different, however, from a manufacturing perspective.
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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.
Metrology
AUGUST 15, 2022
The Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) has been around in its current bridge configuration form for over 35 years. While speed and accuracies have improved over the decades the basic footprint. The post Shaping The Future Of Coordinate Measuring Machines appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Plastics News
AUGUST 15, 2022
Wiring harness clips made of 100 percent ocean plastic used in the Ford Bronco Sport models won an Altair Enlighten Award, while a composite wheel system from Lacks Enterprises takes runner-up position.
AU Manufacturing
AUGUST 15, 2022
The Australian national government and the state government of Victoria have sealed a 10-year partnership deal with Moderna to boost the production of locally made mRNA vaccines. . As part of the agreement, Monash University will house a new mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility that would support local industry and create highly skilled local jobs. .
Plastics News
AUGUST 15, 2022
Estée Lauder is the financial supporter of a National Renewable Energy Laboratory study that will send plastics to the International Space Station next year to conduct an experiment involving bacteria engineered to upcycle plastic.
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AU Manufacturing
AUGUST 15, 2022
Titomic Limited has received a stock order from mining engineering company Brauntell for D523 cold-spray Systems for $A3$5,000. Brauntell, which offers specialist and expert sustainment services to the Australian mining industry, is expected to sell on-sell the systems to mining end users in NSW and Queensland. To guarantee equipment operability, the mining industry and many others rely on developed maintenance programs.
Metrology
AUGUST 15, 2022
New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $417.5 million in June 2022, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. June. The post Monthly Manufacturing Technology Orders Dip But Totals Still Exceed H1 2021 appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
AU Manufacturing
AUGUST 15, 2022
Article by Phil Straw, Chief Executive Officer at SoftIron. The world has been through a fundamentally transformative time that has demonstrated the fragility of supply chains. Talk to anyone you know in any field, and virtually everyone is dealing with issues of a supply chain that is struggling. This is true for Australia, but also the world at large.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 15, 2022
3D Systems has announced a new collaboration with Fleet Space Technologies which has led to the production of innovative RF patch antennas for use on their Alpha satellite constellation. The combination of Fleet Space Technologies ’ unique design along with the expertise of 3D Systems ’ Application Innovation Group (AIG) allowed them to architect a complete additive manufacturing solution – which includes process development and bridge production on its DMP Flex 350 – enabling the companies to m
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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.
Plastics News
AUGUST 15, 2022
The color of an end product is now an important aspect of modern branding. With ColorAdjust from KraussMaffei, color variations with input goods of different colors are a thing of the past.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 15, 2022
Before signing a supply agreement with your customer, be sure to disclaim all implied warranties. Failure to do so could cost you.
Plastics News
AUGUST 15, 2022
The federal government brought a criminal case Aug. 15 against Alabama extrusion firm ABC Polymer Industries LLC over a 2017 fatality at its factory.
AU Manufacturing
AUGUST 15, 2022
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has highlighted the need for more investments in domestic manufacturing in order to future-proof the country against potential global chain crises. . In a press briefing Monday at Monash University in Melbourne, Albanese said more funding needs to be allocated to foster onshore production and manufacturing in Australia, calling the move a matter of economic protectionism. .
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Plastics News
AUGUST 15, 2022
Lack of a key raw material is leading Pregis Corp. to close a plastic sheet foam plant in Kentucky in a move that will eliminate 79 jobs.
AU Manufacturing
AUGUST 15, 2022
The first full six-car C-series train manufactured in Western Australia is now ready to leave Bellevue for an extended dynamic validation testing phase after passing high voltage testing. The new train will operate on the Mandurah and Joondalup lines for about a year, outside of passenger service hours, to assess how it functions in a real-world setting.
Plastics News
AUGUST 15, 2022
Lack of a key raw material is leading Pregis Corp. to close a plastic sheet foam plant in Kentucky in a move that will eliminate 79 jobs.
AU Manufacturing
AUGUST 15, 2022
Schneider Electric , a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its new green and digital Medium Voltage Switchgear range in Australia. . SM AirSeT is a leap forward for sustainability, using pure air and vacuum interruption instead of SF 6 gas and allowing users to take full advantage of digital features to unlock the value of data.
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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.
Plastics News
AUGUST 15, 2022
The move continues Charter Next Generation's years-long expansion while also becoming Polymer Packaging's second recent divestiture.
AU Manufacturing
AUGUST 15, 2022
Orica has today taken another step towards achieving its net zero ambition by 2050, by announcing it will source 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2040. . Building on its target to reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 40 per cent by 2030, Orica’s renewable electricity target will see the business powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2040, with an interim step of 60 per cent by 2030.
Plastics News
AUGUST 15, 2022
Polystyrene prices just posted a huge increase, but decreases for PS, ABS and engineering resins may be coming soon.
E&T
AUGUST 15, 2022
BT's plans to withdraw PSTN and ISDN lines in 2025 could severely affect services provided by councils in England and Wales, according to cl oud and managed services company Maintel. . A Freedom of Information request conducted by the company revealed that 23 of the 40 councils across England and Wales that responded (56 per cent) have no strategy in place for the withdrawal of the networks.
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