Design World

JANUARY 8, 2023

Nearly two thirds of all energy created globally for commercial, transportation, industrial, and residential use is lost to inefficiency and waste. For operations aiming to achieve carbon-neutral status (or just higher profitability through energy conservation) preventing the loss of energy is at once immediately possible and commendable. After all, Energy Information Administration analysis indicates that… The post Digital-transformation sustainability: Waste minimization and energy savin

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Gary Mintchell

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I’ve posted an essay and some interesting links at my HEY World page which is also sent as a newsletter. You can subscribe to the newsletter by clicking the link and following the appropriate links. Also, check out the ARC Forum ad on this homepage. The networking available at this event is usually worth the price of the trip. The post Essay on Digital Transformation appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Design World

JANUARY 8, 2023

The top goal of most digital transformation (DX) initiatives sounds suspiciously similar to that of lean-manufacturing methodologies — to minimize an operation’s waste and cost while concurrently maximizing its quality (defect-free) throughput of customer-coveted product. Benefitting a vast array of industries outside manufacturing, today lean-manufacturing approaches are applied in most all settings that allow collected… The post The digital transformation and lean-digital approaches appe

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Automation World

JANUARY 8, 2023

Learn about the high costs of reactive maintenance and how moving to more proactive—and even predictive—maintenance can be achieved without major investments and executed in small, easily incorporated steps.

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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.

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Design World

JANUARY 8, 2023

binder USA has developed a complete portfolio of connectors, contacts, tools, and accessories for crimp termination. binder’s crimp variants simplify wiring for quick cable assembly on site. The 423 series M16 connector offers reliable connectivity for signals, data, and electrical power with low contact resistance and gas tightness. These connectors have the tensile strength and… The post binder USA completes portfolio of crimp termination options appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 8, 2023

With the acquisition of Hummock Industries, Wieland has acquired Heyco Metals, a leader in light and medium gauge copper, copper alloy, and stainless steel strip processing, and National Bronze, a manufacturer and distributor of bronze-based bearing products. Hummock Industries is a family-owned holding company focused on long-term investments in North American-based manufacturing companies.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 8, 2023

Kodiak Robotics, a self-driving trucking company, has agreed a partnership with Ambarella, an edge AI semiconductor company, to integrate Ambarella’s CV2AQ AI perception system-on-chip (SoC) into its self-driving trucks for all camera data processing. To kick off the partnership publicly, Kodiak will exhibit one of its self-driving trucks at Ambarella’s demo event in Las Vegas […].

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Metrology

JANUARY 8, 2023

5G in manufacturing is transforming industry operations as leaders reimagine the factory of the future. With 5G in smart factories, manufacturers will be able to integrate more cutting-edge technologies including. The post The Role of 5G in Smart Factories appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 8, 2023

Automation solutions provider Addverb has agreed a new partnership with leading technology solutions provider Velociti Alliance to “bring innovative futuristic warehouse automation and robotics to the convenience store and grocery supply chain”. Addverb’s comprehensive portfolio of Mobile Robots, ASRS, Picking Technologies, and Software, integrated with Velociti Alliance’s solutions, will enable wholesale distribution centers and warehouses […].

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AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 8, 2023

Media Release by L3Harris Technologies. L3Harris Technologies has announced receiving a $40 million Department of Defense contract to deliver 14 Vehicle Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment — or VAMPIRE multi-purpose weapons system – to strengthen Ukrainian security defence efforts. The portable VAMPIRE kit will allow Ukraine ground forces to target and shoot down enemy drones and defend against adversary ground threats.

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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.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 8, 2023

Lumotive, the developer of Light Control Metasurface (LCM) beam steering chips enabling the next generation of 3D sensors, and Axibo, a cinema robotics company and the developer of autonomous camera motion control systems, have unveiled Axibo’s Precision eJib – a unique, designed-for-cinema, 6-axis robotic arm with 3D sensing capabilities made possible with Lumotive’s LCM beam […].

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AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 8, 2023

The Western Australian government said it has deployed measures to mitigate gas and electricity supply issues following an outage at Chevron ’s Wheatstone domestic gas plant near Onslow. . The Wheatstone gas plant experienced a technical failure on the evening of January 5, which resulted in the halt of gas production. . In a media release issued Sunday, the McGowan government explained that there is no risk to household gas or electricity supply despite the number of commercial production facil

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 8, 2023

Forvia, an automotive technology company, says it has increased its logistics productivity, strengthened stability of production processes and decreased safety risks with a fleet of robots from Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR). The return of investment from the 14 autonomous mobile robots (AMR) working in the Faurecia Clean Mobility plant in Písek, Czech Republic, was less […].

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Control.com

JANUARY 8, 2023

Actuators are used to control the motion of manufacturing devices and raw materials. This article will compare electric actuators and several types of fluid-power actuators.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 8, 2023

Milling a circular pocket is a very common machining center operation. Accepted practices include helical milling (circular XY motion with linear Z motion) and “spiral” milling (XY-circular motion after positioning in the Z-axis). These methods are especially helpful when the circular pocket being machined is quite large — much larger than the milling cutter diameter when multiple XY- and Z-axis passes are required.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 8, 2023

Figure 1. Maintain uniform wall thickness throughout the part. Poor design is shown on the left and a better design is shown on the right. Photo Credit: “Catoen, Injection Mold Design Handbook,” © Carl Hanser Verlag, Munich 2021. An injection-molded part should have a uniform wall thickness for even filling and cooling as much as possible.

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AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 8, 2023

ASX-listed DroneShield said a government agency customer has made an $11 million purchase order for its counter-drone/counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) equipment. The order is for several types of the company’s C-UAS solution and is expected to be delivered by mid-2023. Proceeds from the transaction are expected to be received across the March and June 2023 quarters. .

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The Guardian Manufacturing

JANUARY 8, 2023

Impact of reduced state support with company power bills could prompt job cuts, warns industry body Almost two-thirds of manufacturers in Britain fear blackouts this winter amid the fallout from the energy crisis, according to an industry survey, as concerns grow about government plans to cut financial support for businesses. As the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, prepares to announce a sharp reduction in industry support, the trade body Make UK said the impact from sky-high energy costs on manufacture

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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.

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Metrology

JANUARY 8, 2023

TDK Corporation has announced that it has agreed to acquire Qeexo, Co., a U.S.-based venture-backed company spun out of Carnegie Mellon University engaged in the automation of end-to-end machine learning. The post TDK Acquires Qeexo To Enable Complete Smart Edge Platforms appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 8, 2023

Photo Credit: Tungaloy America Inc. Tungaloy introduces eight new barrel-shaped, solid-carbide end mills to its SolidMeister series. The SolidMeister series offers a range of high-performance, solid-carbide, square-shoulder end mills, ball-nose end mills and high-feed cutters to provide solutions for rough to finish machining in any type of material, with high productivity and extended tool life.

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Metrology

JANUARY 8, 2023

Read a summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. Expanding CMM Measurement Capabilities During the past 25 years, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) sensor technology has. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – January 9th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 8, 2023

Media Release by SK Geo Centric. SK Geo Centric , a subsidiary of SK Innovation’s, has signed a contract with British company Plastic Energy, which specializes in plastic pyrolysis, completing the “last puzzle” of the world’s first plastic recycling complex to be built in 2025. Amid a surge in demand for plastic recycled products worldwide, SK Geo Centric’s green business is building momentum.

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Metrology

JANUARY 8, 2023

Artificial intelligence has become ubiquitous. Artificial intelligence is now also a topic in computed tomography and is becoming increasingly significant. This is because it enables defect analyses to be carried. The post Automated CT Defect Detection Software Leverages AI For Process Reliability appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Min-Hui

JANUARY 8, 2023

Injection molding machines, also known as press machines, are manufacturing devices used for producing plastic parts and products by injecting molten plastic into a mold. They are widely used in various industries, including the automotive, medical, and consumer goods industries. There are several types of injection molding machines, including hydraulic, electric, hybrid, and vertical injection … Top five injection molding machine brands Read More » The post Top five injection molding

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Metrology

JANUARY 8, 2023

At the CES 2030 expo Nikon Corporation has exhibited various technologies and products under the theme of ‘Making a better world with trust and creativity’ Products included digital manufacturing solutions. The post Nikon Robot Vision Systems Outperform Humans Eyes appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JANUARY 8, 2023

Professional Barcodes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. It will be challenging to choose which barcodes will work best with your Application from such a large number of barcodes.

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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.

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Metrology

JANUARY 8, 2023

Many times stronger, more powerful, with the ability to shine through even large blocks of aircraft engines. This is a special industrial CT scanner based on a 9MeV linear accelerator, The post Unique High Energy CT Scanning System Surfs Geometric and Detection Capabilities appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 8, 2023

During Formnext 2022 in Frankfurt, Germany, Adam Penna had a quick chat about Additive Manufacturing (AM) materials with Uniformity Labs , CEO Adam Hopkins on Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) for metal 3D printing. Adam Hopkins gives a little more insight on their new material parameter set: 90micron 316L Ultra High Speed and what makes Uniformity Labs material process unique.

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Metrology

JANUARY 8, 2023

From carbon fiber to concrete, additive manufacturing, the industrial term for 3D-printing, utilizes many different materials and techniques. And now, with a significant need for decarbonization and alternative supply chains. The post Forging New Science For The Future of 3D Printed Metal appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 8, 2023

WARSAW, Ind./Jan. 5, 2023 — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Embody, Inc. , a privately-held medical device company focused on soft tissue healing, for $155 million at closing and up to an additional $120 million subject to achieving future regulatory and commercial milestones over a three year period.

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