Design World

MARCH 24, 2023

With the rise of smart farming in agriculture, equipment manufacturers face the challenge of maximizing machine uptime in harsh and extreme environments. Companies are leveraging different types of motion systems to improve reliability in their designs, with technology evolving alongside farming practices. Such systems take advantage of advancements across automation more generally, which includes robotics,… The post Top trends in agriculture and off-highway automation appeared first on De

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 24, 2023

A startup company called Hengbot has unveiled what it claims is “the world’s first robotic dog with musculoskeletal limbs”.

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Design World

MARCH 24, 2023

AutomationDirect announces the addition of IDEM two-hand safety control panels to their safety products portfolio. Two-hand safety control panels, used with a special control monitoring relay, require an operator to use both hands simultaneously during a hazardous operation. This forces operators to keep their hands on the two-hand control actuator and out of harm’s way.… The post Two-hand safety control panels force operators to keep their hands out of harm’s way appeared first on D

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MARCH 24, 2023

Personal computers significantly impact how we live, work, and communicate in the twenty-first century. With the development of technology, personal computers have seen substantial improvements in capability, performance, and design. They are now more powerful, faster, and smaller than before.

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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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Design World

MARCH 24, 2023

Rittal North America, a global manufacturer of industrial and IT enclosures, introduces the Wire Terminal WT C machine, a fully automated wire processing machine. It enables wires to be processed from bulk with individual wire printing (black, white, and light blue) and then ready for assembly. The core advantages of the new Wire Terminal WT… The post Wire processing 10x faster with Rittal’s new Wire Terminal WT C appeared first on Design World.

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Design World

MARCH 24, 2023

Ewellix launched a new generation of electric actuators at this year’s IFPE/Conexpo in Las Vegas. Designed specifically for use in mobile applications, from agricultural and construction machinery to lift platforms, the new actuators combine exceptional power-density with high levels of energy efficiency, position and motion control and repeatability.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 24, 2023

Located in a future "Hydrogen Valley" near Shanghai, the new facility will serve the electronics, automotive, and new energy industries, among others.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 24, 2023

The IAR Group from Switzerland, which specializes in industrial automation systems, is expanding and founding a subsidiary in the greater Stuttgart area. The main objective is to sell its self-developed automation modules for loading and unloading processes as well as automated special machines and robot cells on the German market.

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Plastics News

MARCH 24, 2023

The upward swing of commodity resin pricing continued in February, with higher prices reported for three materials. North American polypropylene resins prices saw the biggest hike, jumping an average of 8 cents per pound. That increase reflected a 7-cent increase in prices for polymer-grade propylene (PGP) feedstock, with PP makers gaining 1 cent in margin improvement as well.

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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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Plastics Today

MARCH 24, 2023

The company, which has been making baseball bats since 1884, uses 3D printing to give players that extra edge.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 24, 2023

Investment and automation specialists John Slater and Jorge Maceyras, of Focus Investment Banking, make a factory visit to a client of theirs, and find that robotics is integral to the operation. Do you have any robots?

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Plastics News

MARCH 24, 2023

Industry analysts and bioplastic executives had a lot to say about the Biden administration's "bold goal" for the U.S. to replace 90 percent of fossil-based plastics with biopolymers in 20 years.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 24, 2023

RoboUP has launched what it describes as “the most intelligent and precise robot lawn mower ever created” – one that delivers “the perfect lawn” with a hands-free experience. Using cutting edge technology, AI intelligent design, and convenient app control, RoboUP revolutionizes lawn care for busy people.

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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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The Fabricator

MARCH 24, 2023

Fabricators know all about automating laser cutting, bending, welding, and powder coating, but what about automating and streamlining the flow of information? Here, manufacturing execution systems (MES) can help.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 24, 2023

Techman Robot has released its TM20 robotic arm, which it describes as “the industry’s lightest high-payload AI collaborative robot”, adding that the machine “redefines collaborative robotics with next generation AI”. Despite being very light, the TM20’s high payload capacity makes it the “ideal solution” for heavy-duty AMR (autonomous mobile robot) applications.

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Plastics News

MARCH 24, 2023

An AI suggestion for a headline on government initiatives for bio-based plastics? "US aims to create bio-based plastics that can time travel and save the dinosaurs.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 24, 2023

AutomationWare says it is “looking forward” to the rest of 2023 with the new version of its robotic joints (actuators) in J and T versions and UNI EN ISO 9001 certification for the design and production of systems for automation and industrial robotics.

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Automation World

MARCH 24, 2023

RobotStudio software allows teams to collaborate on robot programming and simulation from anywhere on any device.

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The Automation Blog

MARCH 24, 2023

I take a first look at Red Lion's New Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch, the N-Tron NT5000 series, including unboxing and initial setup, in Episode 38 of The Automation Minute, Season 5. The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 36 Show Notes: Special thanks to Red Lion for coming on our recent podcast episode ( P144 ) as well as for sending in this sample and sponsoring both videos so we could make them ad free!

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 24, 2023

For a well-known tooling manufacturer, a new Mazak HCN-10800 Horizontal Machining Center with an expansive 1000-mm pallet size and 4-ton part capacity allows Suburban Tool Inc. to bring bigger size tombstone machining in-house. Located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, the company has relied on Mazak machine tool technology for over 25 years to ensure faster delivery of its high-precision products to customers.

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Automation Mag

MARCH 24, 2023

The automotive industry has the largest number of robots working in factories around the world, says the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). According to the organization, the operational stock hit a new record of about one million units. This represents about one-third of the total number of robots installed across all industries. “The automotive industry effectively invented automated manufacturing,” says Marina Bill, president of IFR, in a press statement.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 24, 2023

Cosen Saws is one of the world’s leading band saw manufacturers with a diverse product line and a sales and service network covering all of North America. Cosen is proud to announce its participation in EASTEC 2023, the premier manufacturing trade show in the Northeast. The show will take place from May 16th –18th, 2023 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts and Cosen Saws will be located at Booth 2114.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 24, 2023

DDC AWARDED FIRST CONTRACT FOR ITS HEAVY-LIFT CONDOR DRONE FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA (CNW Group/Drone Delivery Canada Corp.) TORONTO — Drone Delivery Canada Corp. announces that, with the assistance of its sales agent Air Canada, it has signed a contract with the Canadian Government to work with Transport Canada in operating and evaluating DDC’s proprietary drone delivery platform using DDC’s heavy-lift Condor remote piloted aircraft, the largest drone currently being devel

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Automation Mag

MARCH 24, 2023

TRUMPF Canada in Mississauga promoted Burak Tiryakioglu to the position of national service manager to better serve the growing number of TRUMPF customers in the Canadian market. As the new national service manager, Tiryakioglu will assume responsibility for the service needs of TRUMPF Canada’s machine tool customers. Before coming to Canada, Tiryakioglu worked as aftersales service director at TRUMPF Turkey.

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Modern Materials Handling

MARCH 24, 2023

A new 800,000-square-foot DC in Texas optimizes fulfillment processes and the network.

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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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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 24, 2023

OTTAWA — The members of the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition (CMC), a group of Canada’s manufacturing sector associations chaired by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), call on the federal government to support the manufacturing industry in Budget 2023 with measures that will help attract and train workers, support investment, and accelerate their transition to net zero production.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 24, 2023

Capital Machine Technologies, Tampa, Fla., has been named as exclusive representative of Pivatic’s sheet metal fabrication systems in the Southeast.

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E&T

MARCH 24, 2023

There comes a time in every technology company’s evolution, assuming it grows old enough, where management turns round to its customers and declares: “Hey, that’s my money!” This is where Arm, or at least its parent Softbank, has now landed. Given that Arm already collects a royalty on each core used by its chipmaking customers, Softbank has apparently decided according a report by the Financial Times that its best course of action for collecting more money is to demand it from the customers of

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