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Where MES Provides the Most Value

Automation World

How manufacturing execution system technology provides the data context, data access and data insights to help operators and plant leadership deliver results and improve upon them daily.

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New Varistat Benchtop Ionizer for hands-free static elimination

Design World

EXAIR’s Varistat Benchtop Ionizer is the latest solution for neutralizing static on charged surfaces in industrial settings. Using ionizing technology, the Varistat provides a hands-free solution that requires no compressed air and provides a constant stream of particulate-free and static-eliminating air. Easily mounted on benchtops or machines, this static eliminator is manually adjustable and perfect… The post New Varistat Benchtop Ionizer for hands-free static elimination appeared first

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Industry 4.0 Club Announces Strategic Leadership Changes

Gary Mintchell

You may look at the headline and wonder “Industry 4.0 Club?” I received an email from that organization with an invitation to talk with CEO Mike Ungar. Of course I had to satisfy my curiosity. Ungar was an engineer at Michelin who joined as Chairman and just swapped roles with Mike Yost. The Industry 4.0 Club is building a community to give encouragement and ideas to small-to-medium sized manufacturers who need/want to adopt modern Industry 4.0 practices.

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Raspberry Pi adapter board simplifys the integration of the Anybus CompactCom

Design World

HMS Networks has launched the Raspberry Pi adapter board, providing industrial device manufacturers with a simplified method to test and evaluate the Anybus CompactCom, a ready-made communication interface that connects devices to any industrial network. While previous adapter boards were designed for testing Anybus CompactCom modules with STM32 or NXP (formerly Freescale) microcontroller platforms, this… The post Raspberry Pi adapter board simplifys the integration of the Anybus CompactCo

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Are Open Systems Reliable Enough for Industrial Automation?

Automation World

Ken Crawford of Weidmüller USA speaks with Automation World about the company’s use of open-source technologies in its new u-OS product and how it can benefit OEM and end-user operations.

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AIV series air-piloted media isolation valves from Clippard

Design World

Like Clippard’s NIV and PIV lines of isolation valves, the AIV series features Clippard’s unique multi-functional valve stem design for longer life and minimal dead volume. The difference with the AIV series is that is that it also provides the added benefit of air operation, which is — by definition — intrinsically-safe. No solenoid means… The post AIV series air-piloted media isolation valves from Clippard appeared first on Design World.

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Encouraging adoption of smart manufacturing technologies

The Fabricator

Implementing smart manufacturing is a slow process that can create confusion and distrust among employees. Here’s how to encourage acceptance among staff.

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Japanese researchers develop ‘innovative, low-cost’ UAV for inspecting transmission lines

Robotics Automation News

The novel approach avoids costly and sophisticated equipment, while also enabling automated close-range inspection of transmission lines Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are now widely used for remote inspection of electrical transmission lines, but capturing detailed information over long distances poses challenges. Additionally, sophisticated equipment is needed due to magnetic field interferences, increasing costs.

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UK Automotive needs an aerodynamic approach amid election headwinds

SMMT

Last year’s £20 billion investment in UK Automotive’s net zero transition, from Cowley and Coventry to Ellesmere Port and Sunderland, helped reset the narrative for global automotive investment in Britain – and our collective mission in 2024 is to ensure these commitments generate just returns. With markets around the world moving away from internal combustion engines to batteries and fuel cells; as connectivity and automation transform mobility, the UK must build on its reputation as one of the

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What is a Plasma Cutter? And Why Your Business May Need One

Robotics Automation News

A plasma cutter is a tool that uses a directed stream of hot plasma to cut through various types of conductive metals like steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and more. Plasma cutters work by creating an electrical arc between a negatively charged electrode in the tip of the torch and the positively charged workpiece.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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Plastic Pellet Spill in Spain Galvanizes EU Parliament

Plastics Today

European Union (EU) lawmakers vow to broaden scope and strengthen proposed law on microplastics pollution currently being negotiated.

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How to Swap Faces in Pictures with Ease

Robotics Automation News

The art of face swapping in photos, once a tricky and time-consuming process, has now become a swift, fun, and accessible activity thanks to technological advancements. Whether for a laugh with friends, creative projects, or professional editing, face swapping has grown into a popular trend.

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NIST Welcomes Five New Members to the Industrial Advisory Committee

NIST Manufacturing

Today, NIST is announcing the addition of five new members to the Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) that provides guidance to the Secretary of Commerce on a range of issues related to domestic semiconductor research and development (R&D) in support

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Product comparison: Intel RealSense D435i vs. e-con Systems’ DepthVista_USB_RGBIRD

Robotics Automation News

High-performance depth cameras offer precise 3D mapping capabilities, critical for embedded vision applications to ensure real-time object recognition and spatial analysis. Their advanced depth perception facilitates accurate gesture recognition and object tracking, elevating user interactions. Moreover, they help applications like autonomous navigation systems get mission-critical data for safe and efficient operations.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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Robotic Grasping and Manipulation Competition expands tracks in ninth annual session

Robotics Business Review

A robot prepares to pick individual blocks, one of the tasks in the Robotic Grasping and Manipulation Competition. | Source: RGMC The Robotic Grasping and Manipulation Competition, or RGMC, is returning with new tracks and $20,000 in prize money for its ninth session. The prize money will be split between the tracks and their winners. The competition is expanding its tracks this year to address the continued interest and growth needed for robot applications that can grasp and manipulate several

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3 Ways to Check Your Instagram Highlights Viewers

Robotics Automation News

Monitoring who sees your Instagram Features is a critical part of measuring content reverberation in the powerful universe of online entertainment. Understanding your crowd commitment in the powerful universe of virtual entertainment is essential.

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Grow and Differentiate Your Business with Expanded Managed Security Solutions

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Digital transformation and new hybrid work models have created a highly distributed and diverse IT landscape.

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Securing Python Applications: Best Practices for Custom Development

Robotics Automation News

Guaranteeing the security of custom Python software is critical in every market industry. As digitalization continues to occur, the complexity of cyber threats evolves in parallel. In fact, The projected annual growth rate provided by Cybersecurity Ventures for global cybercrime costs is 15%, and it is anticipated to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025.

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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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IFS appoints Mark Moffat as its new CEO

Automation Mag

IFS announced has promoted Mark Moffat to the position of chief executive officer (CEO). Moffat takes over from Darren Roos who has been appointed as the company’s chair of the board. Both appointments are effective immediately. Most recently, Moffat, was serving as the company’s chief customer officer. The company shares in a press statement that he is a well-known and respected technology leader having held several senior positions at PwC before joining IFS.

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Gondal Guest Posting: Reaching a New Audience

Robotics Automation News

Gondal Guest posting allows writers to share their expertise with a wider audience by publishing content on other websites. If you’re interested in guest posting on Gondal-related sites, if yes then this article is for you. Introduction Gondal beckons, a prize trove of records, culture, and beautiful topography. But its assets go outside real life.

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Davis-Standard Introduces Global Services Aftermarket Business Unit

Plastics Today

The extrusion technology company is expanding service and support capabilities, notably by committing to having a certified technician within a three-hour radius of US customer sites.

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Revolutionizing Web Design with Appy Pie: The Impact of AI in Website Development

Robotics Automation News

In the ever-evolving landscape of web design, where creativity meets functionality, there’s a powerful force reshaping the way websites come to life. Enter Appy Pie, a trailblazer in the realm of website builders, where intuitive design meets artificial intelligence (AI) to create a seamless web development experience.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Cybersecurity Concerns for Manufacturers in 2024

Industry Week

Protect your OT, stay vigilant against ransomware, remain skeptical about AI.

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Success Stories of Influencers on YouTube: The Impact of High View Counts

Robotics Automation News

In the dynamic world of digital media, YouTube stands as a colossal platform that has revolutionized how we consume content. As a seasoned digital marketing strategist, I’ve closely observed and been a part of numerous success stories that have unfolded on this platform.

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Coil Processing WorkshopandTours

The Fabricator

We are on our way back to Corpus Christi, and the upcoming Coil Processing WorkshopandTours are scheduled for April 2-3, 2024. Participating in this workshop presents an excellent opportunity to connect with peers in the industry, explore sponsor exhibits, and engage in discussions with our.

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6 Top Author Websites and What They Do Well

Robotics Automation News

If you’re curious to know about the top 6 Author Websites, yes then this article is for you. Here is the complete guide. Introduction Are you interested to know about the top 6 author websites? Great! You have come to one of the best resources available on the Internet.

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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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Cdn. patent granted for Moltex’s fuel recycling process

Canadian Manufacturing

Cdn. patent granted for Moltex’s fuel recycling process SAINT JOHN — Moltex Energy Canada Inc. (Moltex) announces that a patent for its spent nuclear fuel recycling process has been granted in Canada. Invented by Moltex co-founder and Chief Scientist Dr. Ian Scott, the patent covers Moltex’s process for converting any uranium oxide fuel into molten salt reactor fuel, known as WAste To Stable Salt (WATSS).

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UAE researcher at NYU gets patents for breakthrough inventions in BlueTooth

Robotics Automation News

Dr Ahmad Bazzi, an inventor and researcher at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), has been granted a patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for his breakthrough inventions in the field of quantum technology.

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How high-powered fiber lasers bevel plate

The Fabricator

Cutlite Penta now offers fiber lasers up to 50 kW, and some machines have heads capable of cutting bevels. It’s all made possible by highly controlled assist-gas mixing, the cutting head design, and novel use of software.

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Competitor Analysis with Automated Web Scraping in Footwear

Robotics Automation News

Want to succeed in the ever-changing footwear industry? Use web scraping! It’s a powerful tool that helps businesses gather market info and make smart decisions based on data. Stay ahead, become a trendsetter, and make better choices with this technique. Ready to elevate your game? Read on! What is an Automated Web Scraping?

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.