Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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E&T
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Faced with fuel shortages and rising energy prices, the nation has taken the step to end an 11-year prohibition on the building of new nuclear reactors. . The new policy establishes that Japan must maximise the use of existing nuclear reactors by restarting as many of them as possible, prolonging the operating life of old reactors beyond their 60-year limit, and developing next-generation reactors to replace them.
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Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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E&T
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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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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.
Robotics Automation News
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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 […].
The Fabricator
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The automotive industry’s ever-changing world revolves around electric vehicles, and the Charger Daytona Banshee is a perfect example of that, writes Josh Welton.
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E&T
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The partnership will also create more than 150 jobs and “future-proof” the UK against potential pandemics, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said. Plans for the centre were initially unveiled earlier this year when a government spokesperson said Moderna would make a minimum R&D investment of £1.1bn. The centre, which will be able to produce up to 250 million vaccines a year, will see the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) working with Moderna to ensure early vaccine development,
Robotics Automation News
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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 […].
Plastics News
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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.
Robotics Automation News
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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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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.
Plastics News
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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.
Robotics Automation News
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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 […].
E&T
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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.
Robotics Automation News
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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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Fabricating & Metal Work
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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.
Control.com
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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.
E&T
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has developed a new technology for diagnosing faults to prevent water leaks from district heating pipes, which supply energy in an eco-friendly and economical way. KICT conducted research of measuring abnormal signals of the pipelines by using both acoustic emission (AE) sensors and accelerometer sensors and classifying the signals using machine learning to increase detection accuracy and diagnose various abnormalities inclu
AU Manufacturing
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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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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.
SMMT
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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).
AU Manufacturing
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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. .
Plastics News
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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.
AU Manufacturing
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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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Drives & Controls
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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.
NIST
DECEMBER 22, 2022
It’s that time of year again – the season when you start looking for holiday gifting ideas. Have you considered checking out your local manufacturers? They have gifts that range from tasty treats to pampering presents. You can delight even the most finicky person on your list, while also introducing loved ones (and yourself) to local manufacturers across the country.
Drives & Controls
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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.
Industry Week
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Prediction: Analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions will increasingly help with better performance and real-time prediction.
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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.
Canadian Manufacturing
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Grocery inflation in Canada surged again in November as the price of basics like bread, eggs and dairy products shot up. Prices for food purchased from stores rose 11.4 per cent last month compared with a year ago, up from an 11 per cent gain in October, according to Statistics Canada numbers released on Dec. 21. Grocery prices have now risen at a faster pace than overall inflation for 12 months in a row.
Drives & Controls
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Murrelektonik has developed a technology that, it says, will help to avoid errors during automation installations, and deliver time savings of up to 70%. The uKonn-X system is designed to make the planning and installation of automation technologies more efficient.
Plastics News
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Resin users are going through existing inventories, leading to lower prices until demand picks up again in early 2023.
Motion Control Tips
DECEMBER 22, 2022
While there are many motor types to choose from, brushless servo motors have some advantages that make them the motor of choice in many applications. Bob Merrill Product Manager Servo motors ABB There are many motor types out there for engineers to choose from, and which is the best selection depends on each individual application. […]. The post Where brushless servo motors have the edge appeared first on Motion Control Tips.
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