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Zebra Technologies Looks At Automotive Industry

Gary Mintchell

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Democratizing MES

Automation World

The IT resources required for manufacturing execution systems use once reserved this technology for larger companies. Aveva aims to change that with its edge-to-enterprise MES.

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ABB Energy Advances

Gary Mintchell

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Channel 4’s ‘Alternative Christmas Message’ to be AI speech delivered by robot

E&T

A human-shaped robot called Ameca will lead the programme which will cover the highs and lows of the year gone by. The broadcast, which will run after the King’s annual Christmas message at 3pm, will also see the robot being questioned about humans. According to Channel 4, Ameca says we should be “neither happy nor sad about 2022” and “take it as a learning opportunity, a chance to change the way we think about the world and a reminder to help those in need whenever we can.”.

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr

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Manufacturing Software: Definition and Benefits for Your Business

Robotics Automation News

Today, IT solutions are just as necessary as the machinery and heavy equipment used to produce products. As such, it is used by large and new small and medium manufacturing companies. This software is also designed for those who have factory businesses such as import/export trade. Manufacturing IT solutions are designed to streamline a manufacturer’s […].

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Outrider equips autonomous trucks with deep-learning driven robotic arms

Robotics Automation News

Outrider, the startup developing autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, has releaseed TrailerConnect – a patented technology that robotically attaches the needed brake and electric lines from yard trucks to any of the over 10 million trailers and chassis circulating globally. A deep-learning based technology, TrailerConnect is now available as part of the Outrider System, […].

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The Book | 2022

Plastics News

Fresh off the press! Our annual collection of rankings , lists and directories — The Book — is here. The Book is an essential read for any plastics worker and covers all facets of the industry, including up-to-date data on companies from our editorial researcher Hollee Keller. This issue also wraps up our year in covering plastics, including top FYI charts, best editorial cartoons and the year in resin pricing watch.

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Arcimoto, Faction, and GoCar Tours partner on development of driverless electric vehicles for tourism rentals

Robotics Automation News

Arcimoto, a maker of electric vehicles, has formed a partnership with Faction Technology and GoCar Tours to develop up to 310 driverless electric vehicles, powered by Faction’s DriveLink and TeleAssist technologies and GoCar’s patented GoCar Network technology, which allows users to explore select cities on their own schedule at their own pace. The nonbinding letter […].

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Legos, lawsuits, green PET, resin pricing: Your top stories of 2022

Plastics News

The plastics industry must be getting back to normal, because my top story list of 2022 has a bit more balance than it did in 2020 and 2021.

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Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

As automation continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more integrated solutions will only grow. The Accuride FULLELECTRIC® is a new approach to powered linear motion that represents the next evolution in system design. By integrating compact electric actuators directly into Accuride's industry leading drawer slides, this approach addresses the pain points of traditional systems while delivering reliable performance.

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How to Protect Your Business From Hacking

Robotics Automation News

In this internet age, no business is unhackable. Hackers are growing at a fast pace, even as technology advances. Most of these hackers could hack into any system, and their activities can hardly be contained if measures haven’t been implemented to prevent their attacks. You could leverage the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture and […].

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Kickstart: Frightful weather for resins

Plastics News

With a forecast of extreme cold and snow across much of the United States, some resin makers have started shutting down operations to make sure they don't see a repeat of winters past.

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Robotics and Automation in Gardening

Robotics Automation News

Robotics and automation in gardening can be quite challenging. For example, it is possible to increase crop yields while decreasing labor costs. But this requires that robotics be built with sustainability in mind. Read this article to learn about some of the challenges robotics face in agriculture. Increase crop yields while decreasing labor costs Robotics […].

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Government awards £165m to green jet fuel projects

E&T

The UK has taken another step towards its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions and helping its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by awarding five projects a share of the £165m Advanced Fuels Fund. Together, the initiatives are expected to produce over 300,000 tonnes of SAF a year - enough to fly to the Moon and back an estimated 60 times - and slash CO2 emissions by an average of 200,000 tonnes each year, which would be the equivalent of taking 100,000 cars off the road.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Recogni claims world’s fastest computing system for autonomous driving

Robotics Automation News

Recogni, a developer of AI-based perception for autonomous vehicles, has unveiled its Recogni Scorpio, which the company claims is “the world’s first 1,000 TOPS (Peta-Op) class inference solution for autonomous mobility”. The company’s vision-inference chip enables superhuman object detection accuracy up to 300 m in real-time under various road and environment conditions, and the ability […].

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Well Done Welding Finishes

Fabricating & Metal Work

WELDING. First-of-Its-Kind Stringer Bead Brush Establishes a New Standard. Osborn’s Honey Badger Double Stringer Bead Brush is available for purchase this year. Osborn (Richmond, Ind.) is once again bringing industry-leading innovation to the pipeline, welding and metal fabricating markets with its new stringer bead brush that offers twice the life and aggression of its already proven and industry-leading Four-Inch TufBrush Stringer Bead Brush.

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Holiday Woes? Robotic and Automation Technologies Can Help!

Control.com

Crying loud for all to hear? For many, holidays can be a stressful time. Luckily, you can ease your woes with the help of the latest robotic and automation technologies to get gifts under the tree and cookies on the table.

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NSW makes gains in race to net zero with new targets

AU Manufacturing

Media Release by The Climate Council. NSW has joined the list of Australian states and territories setting their sights on stronger climate action today, with a commitment to reduce emissions by 70% (on 2005 levels) by 2035. . The Climate Council has welcomed the new target as a positive step towards the deeper emissions reduction needed to meet the challenge of the climate emergency.

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Build & Own Scale-Ready Industrial IoT Solution on Flex83 Middleware

Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass

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Good tidings as UK car production grows again in November

SMMT

November UK car production grows 5.7% with 80,091 cars manufactured. Electrified vehicle output rises 18.3% to 29,318 units and more than a third of total production. Volumes for home market up 59.1% while exports decline -5.0% in the month. UK car production grew for the second consecutive month in November, up 5.7% to 80,091 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Where Manufacturing Technology Goes in 2023: Part 1, Smart Factories

Industry Week

Leading predictions from IndustryWeek's community of technology experts.

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Victoria revives State Electricity Commission to boost renewable energy, drive down bills

AU Manufacturing

The Victorian government is bringing back the State Electricity Commission up and running to deliver government-owned renewable energy to drive down power bills in the state. . Minister for the State Electricity Commission Lily D’Ambrosio announced that the first steps to revive government-owned renewable energy are underway, which include the transfer of the SEC to the new Ministry, naming an interim chief executive officer, and establishing an SEC Expert Advisory Panel. .

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Supply Chain 2023: Better Data Brings More Answers

Industry Week

Prediction: Analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions will increasingly help with better performance and real-time prediction.

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.

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Drives with onboard condition-monitoring avoid sensors

Drives & Controls

The German drive and automation supplier Baumüller has developed a software-based condition monitoring technology integrated into a servodrive that can avoid the need for costly sensors. The company suggests that machine-builders could use the function to create new business models that offer their customers additional data-driven services.

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High inventories lead to lower prices for some engineering resins

Plastics News

Resin users are going through existing inventories, leading to lower prices until demand picks up again in early 2023.

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Should We Tax Robots?

Industry Week

A modest tax could help combat the effects of automation on U.S. income inequality.

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Looking ahead: Australian tech industry in the near future

AU Manufacturing

The Australian tech industry has seen massive changes over the last two years as businesses, both big and small, were pushed to expand and innovate in the wake of a global pandemic. . After the country’s sectors faced multiple headwinds within recent years, ranging from supply chain issues to skills shortages, industry leaders and decision-makers have sought to paint the bigger picture and identify megatrends.

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6 Common Production Scheduling Mistakes Manufacturers Make

Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.

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UK axial-flux motors power clean outboard motors for boats

Drives & Controls

A Dutch offshoot of the UK axial-flux motor developer Saietta is about to start production of an electrically powered outboard motor for boats that, it believes, will pose a significant challenge to traditional outboard engines, especially as emissions legislation drives a move towards electric power. In Amsterdam, for example, all new vessels will have to be electrically powered by 2025, and it is predicted that 74% of outboard motor sales in Europe will be electric by 2030.

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WA businesses to help build schools’ renewable energy future

AU Manufacturing

Synergy has inked contracts with two Western Australian (WA) companies to deliver rooftop solar panels and battery storage as part of the regional extension of the Schools Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Pilot Project. The $8.8 million Schools VPP Pilot Project is being implemented in two stages at 17 schools in collaboration with the Department of Education and Synergy.

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US Places Chinese Chipmakers on Trade Blacklist

Industry Week

The Commerce Department added 21 company names to the Entity List, restricting those companies' access to U.S.