Mon.Sep 05, 2022

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New car market ends five months of decline ahead of plate change

SMMT

UK new car registrations stabilise, up 1.2% to 68,858 units during traditionally quiet pre-plate change August. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake continues to grow, up 35.4%. Overall year to date market remains -35.3% down on pre-pandemic 2019. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND. DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE. The UK new car market rose by 1.2% in August, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Capital.com’s AI-Driven Platform

Robotics Automation News

With an AI-drive trading platform, Capital.com is arguably one of the most advanced online brokers right now. There are also automated trading tools, a fantastic trading app, and a vast selection of assets to trade. This is why we decided to take a closer look at this broker and share some of the main points […].

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UK economy on brink of recession as Truss takes over, figures show

The Guardian Manufacturing

Activity in manufacturing and services fell last month as businesses struggle with soaring costs Liz Truss will become the UK’s next prime minister with the economy on the brink of recession, according to figures that show private sector activity fell last month as businesses struggle with soaring costs. The latest snapshot from S&P Global and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (Cips) revealed a “severe and accelerated” decline in manufacturing output in August, alongside weak

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Bosch to invest a further €3 billion in chip manufacturing business

Robotics Automation News

From cars and e-bikes to household appliances and wearables – semiconductors are an integral part of all electronic systems. They are the motor that drives the modern world of technology. Bosch recognized their growing significance early on and has now announced investment of further billions of euros in order to strengthen its own semiconductor business. […].

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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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ITC Ltd’s Candyman Fantastik Chocobar XL achieves GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ while offering an XL Tribute to the teachers of the country

Dinesh Mishra

Celebrates Teachers Day with Sushila Devi and Avinash Sable , silver winners of the Commonwealth Games and their coach to honour their contribution towards their success. National, 05 September 2022: Today, as the nation commemorated the architects of our future; our Teachers, Candyman Fantastik Chocobar XL sweetened the occasion by sharing this moment with Sushila Devi and Avinash Sable silver winners at the Commonwealth Games along with their coach who played an instrumental role in nurturing

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Columbia/Okura celebrates shipping 1,000th palletizing system

Robotics Automation News

Columbia/Okura marked the milestone of shipping its 1,000th robotic palletizer. We’ve designed and commissioned many successful palletizing systems, handling a massive range of products across dozens of industries worldwide. From bag palletizing systems in abusive and harsh environments to high-speed, multi-robot, multi-picking case applications, Columbia/Okura has handled almost any type of product packaging in virtually […].

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Financial software for a successful business

Robotics Automation News

Why do you need custom financial software development services, how they are produced, and what are the main points in the development? More in this article. In this rapidly changing world, companies are more focused on improving their business graph by improving their financial performance. There was a time when accounting was just a paper […].

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Material Insights: August resin prices tumble

Plastics News

Resin prices for polystyrene, suspension PVC and PET bottle resins all have fallen in August, which reflects a decline in demand and lower feedstock prices. Senior Reporter Frank Esposito talks the reasons behind the prices and what might change for September.

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Generation gap is ‘leading cause’ of labor shortage in warehouses, says Berkshire Grey report

Robotics Automation News

The majority of chief supply chain officers say that the generation gap is “leading cause of the labor shortage in warehouses”, according to research conducted by Berkshire Grey. Berkshire Grey, a developer of robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, made the revelation in its 2022 State of Retail & eCommerce Fulfillment Report. The research, […].

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UK van market records further decline in August

SMMT

Britain’s light commercial vehicle market falls -24.6%, leaving industry without growth for whole of year to date. BEV uptake continues to grow, up 14.7%, reaching 6.1% market share. Ongoing supply chain issues lead to worst August since 2017, while year to date market down -27.2% on pre-pandemic 2019. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND. DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Solinftec unveils new sprayer robot for farms

Robotics Automation News

Solinftec, a global leader in agricultural digitalization, has unveiled a new sprayer robot for applications on farms and in agriculture. The company says it is expanding its Solix Ag Robotics offerings. In addition to its Solix Scouting robot, the company has unveiled its Solix Sprayer robot designed to detect and spray weeds. In partnership with […].

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Software improves AI, automation flexibility

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives. Manufacturers are dealing with a flexibility gap, which is the range between viable small batch manufacturing and high-volume automation. Many companies are having a hard time finding workers and usable automation. Software-based artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance existing robots to deal with variances in real-time and give them needed flexibility on the plant floor.

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Increased Productivity With Palletizing Automation

Robotics Automation News

In recent decades, the field of robotics and the development of artificial intelligence has grown to unimaginable proportions. Today, robotic services, automatic counting and record-keeping systems, and other gadgets are increasingly seen in the workplace. While such technology is just beginning its journey in everyday life, it has long occupied its niche in manufacturing.

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Rebuilding domestic manufacturing one meeting at a time

The Fabricator

For young people to consider a career in manufacturing, they need to know what exactly it is. Metal fabricators can help with this.

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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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Autonomous trucks make the ‘most compelling case’ for automation in commercial vehicles, says report

Robotics Automation News

Autonomous trucks make “the most compelling case for automation in commercial vehicles”, according to a new report. The new IDTechEx study, Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicles 2023-2043: Trucks, Buses & Roboshuttles, has found significant activity in the autonomous heavy-duty and commercial vehicle space. Today, there are hundreds of vehicles around the globe in various stages of trialing, […].

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How to make data work for energy efficiency

AU Manufacturing

With energy costs increasingly becoming a hefty part of a manufacturer’s bottom line, the urgent need arises for groundbreaking methods that would help the industry alleviate its energy consumption. . Energy management is not a new topic for manufacturers in Australia. A great many have been tackling the issue of improving energy efficiency over the years by leveraging various methods, such as the use of renewable generation. .

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New CMM Fixture Plate Range Improve Measurement Productivity

Metrology

Metrology Works is launching its new patent-pending line of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) fixture plates and corresponding rail system at IMTS 2022 (booth 135730). The MegaLok fixture plates allow for. The post New CMM Fixture Plate Range Improve Measurement Productivity appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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CSIRO launches SME program to boost R&D knowledge in defence

AU Manufacturing

Australia’s national science agency CSRIO is encouraging Victorian small to medium-sized enterprises to apply for a free research and development (R&D) program that would support their sovereign defence and security innovations. . Backed by the Defence Science Institute, CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow: Defence Victoria program is a free 10-week virtual workshop that will support Victorian businesses in pursuing R&D opportunities in defence. .

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Zeiss and EOS Launch Zeiss AM In-Process

Metrology

ZEISS and EOS, a leading supplier for responsible manufacturing solutions via industrial 3D printing technology, have jointly developed and launched an advanced in-process and post-print powder bed analysis solution. Using. The post Zeiss and EOS Launch Zeiss AM In-Process appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Mobile app detects Covid-19 from the sound of someone's voice

E&T

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to detect Covid-19 infection in people’s voices by means of a mobile phone app, according to research to be presented on Monday at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Barcelona, Spain. . One of the main symptoms of Covid-19 is inflammation in the upper respiratory tract and vocal cords, which usually leads to changes in the patient's voice.

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New UR20 Collaborative Robot Expands Cobot Automation in Machining Industry

Metrology

The tedious task of loading and unloading parts into machines has long been a bread-and-butter application for cobots gaining significant traction in the industry. With its 1,750 mm (68.9 in). The post New UR20 Collaborative Robot Expands Cobot Automation in Machining Industry appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Government to reform GDPR data protection laws

E&T

The Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries, is expected to present the government's new Data Protection and Digital Information Bill to MPs for scrutiny in the House of Commons for the first time, a piece of legislation she has described as “one of Brexit’s biggest rewards”. . Among other changes, the proposals would see the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws reformed, with the new data regime set to deliver about £1bn in businesses savings, according to Dorries.

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How Legacy Tools Are Failing Inventive Manufacturing Engineers

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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‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – September 5th

Metrology

Read a quick summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. 3D Metrology Performance Critical To Digital Manufacturing Metrology News recently sat down with Laurent Monge, The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – September 5th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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ESAB ST-16/ST-21 GMAW guns offered with Euro-style back-end connection

The Fabricator

ESAB has updated its ST-21 and ST-16 GMAW guns with a Euro-style back-end connection that makes them compatible with the manufacturer’s feeders and other brands.

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FreeMove 3D Safeguarding System Allows Human-Robot Interaction

Metrology

Veo Robotics, the industrial automation company that created FreeMove, a comprehensive 3D safeguarding system for industrial robots that powers dynamic human-robot collaboration, will be exhibiting FreeMove at IMTS (Booth #236239) –. The post FreeMove 3D Safeguarding System Allows Human-Robot Interaction appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Fastener Pop Quiz: METRIC FASTENERS

Fastener News Desk

FASTENER POP QUIZ FEATURING METRIC FASTENERS. [Sponsor]. EUROLINK FASTENER SUPPLY SERVICE. “HARD-TO-FIND METRIC FASTENERS DELIVERED”. Q: What are the designations of the two basic thread forms used in metric fasteners? A: WATCH VIDEO NOW TO GET THE CORRECT ANSWER. Eurolink is the premier US distributor of metric fasteners and fastener lines with hard-to-find metric fasteners manufactured to both DIN and ISO standards.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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UK Tech Start-Up Hosts Global Industry Leaders at Digital Twin Consortium Event

Metrology

Slingshot Simulations, a decision intelligence software-as-a-service (SaaS) UK-based tech start-up is hosting the first ever Digital Twin Consortium meeting to be held outside of the United States. The Digital Twin Consortium is the global. The post UK Tech Start-Up Hosts Global Industry Leaders at Digital Twin Consortium Event appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Shifting Forces Continue to Drive Reshoring Higher

Fastener News Desk

Multiple Supply Chain Risks Drive Reshoring Opportunities. Executive Summary. In 2021 the private and federal push for domestic supply of essential goods propelled reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI) job announcements to a record high. Reshoring Initiative 1H 2022 data shows reshoring and FDI continuing these gains. The current 2022 projection of jobs announced is around 350,000 – another record, up from 260,000 in 2021.

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NIST Report Outlines Strategic Opportunities for U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing

Metrology

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a report outlining seven strategic ‘grand challenges’ in measurement, standardization, and modeling and simulation that, if. The post NIST Report Outlines Strategic Opportunities for U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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EPE partners with US-based Skydio to launch X2D drone in ANZ

AU Manufacturing

Australian defence technology manufacturer EPE has ventured into a partnership with US drone manufacturer Skydio to launch its autonomous platform in the Australian and New Zealand defence market. . Through the partnership, ANZ customers will have access to the Skydio X2D drone , which is designed to meet current reconnaissance and surveillance requirements to counter emerging threats. .

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Mastering Digital Transformation: Your Guide to a Successful MES Implementation

70% of digital transformation projects fail (BCG, 2020). In an industry where most large software implementations falter, we recognize the importance of planning, optimization, and execution. With over 25 years of industry experience and countless successful implementations, MASS Group is opening the vault of tips and tricks to provide a complimentary step-by-step guide in implementing a Work-In-Progress (WIP) tracking software.