Fri.Sep 23, 2022

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CONTA-CLIP KDSI-SR modular cable entry installed from the outside

Design World

CONTA-CLIP introduces the new, inverse, and modular KDSI-SR cable entry system for reliable sealing, maximum flexibility, and time savings feed-through for cables with and without plugs. The system is designed for installation from the outside of a control cabinet, enclosure, or machine. Part of the popular KDS Click cable management range, the KDSI-SR system, allows for […].

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Dominion Energy’s Use of an Information Digital Twin

Automation World

In this video excerpt from the podcast on How an Information Digital Twin Democratizes Industrial Data, Sean Gregerson of Aveva explains the Information Digital Twin, data democratization, and how Dominion Energy applies the technology.

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AutomationDirect adds more color options for large gauge MTW cables

Design World

AutomationDirect has added more color choices for Direct Wire 1kV ALL-FLEX MTW/THHW heavy-duty flexible power cable. This extremely flexible large gauge (8 AWG to 500 MCM) single-conductor industrial cable is ideal for industrial control panel distribution, VFD power feeds, servo systems, and non-traditional industrial applications, including uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and transformer wiring, battery chargers, […].

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New Technology 3D Prints Ultra-Smooth Polyurethane Parts in Single Step

Plastics Today

No post processing or surface finishing is required to produce air- and water-tight seals, grommets, and bladders.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Stratasys introduces FDM certification program

Design World

Stratasys announced a new certification program for Stratasys FDM 3D printer operators and engineers, the first in a series of certification programs for Stratasys 3D printer users. The program is designed to provide Stratasys customers with a comprehensive education that supports their adoption of 3D printing through the entire FDM printing process.

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ABB rebrands autonomous mobile robot portfolio

Design World

ABB has launched its first range of rebranded Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) following its acquisition of mobile robot leader ASTI Mobile Robotics in 2021. Since adding AMRs to its portfolio, ABB is the only company with a comprehensive and integrated offering of robots, AMRs, and machine automation solutions. “At a time when businesses are looking… The post ABB rebrands autonomous mobile robot portfolio appeared first on Design World.

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Victoria revamps grant programs to drive workforce innovation

AU Manufacturing

The Victorian Labor government has revised two key grant programs to better help disadvantaged learners and support the industry in finding the workers they need. . Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney announced the amendments to the Regional and Specialist Training Fund (RSTF) and Workforce Training and Innovation Fund (WTIF) guidelines, which are intended to ensure a better alignment of growth opportunities and skills needed for the state’s economy. .

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Emerson simplifies drive integration to increase availability

Design World

Many control schemes call for redundancy, but this traditionally requires intermediary equipment to integrate final control devices like variable frequency drives (VFDs). To simplify this common architecture, Emerson announces a new PROFINET System Redundancy (PNSR) communications card that plugs into PACMotion VFDs, simplifying high availability communications between VFDs and Emerson’s PACSystems RX3i programmable logic controllers… The post Emerson simplifies drive integration to increa

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Introducing Velta Technology–Cyber Risk Management

Gary Mintchell

Craig Duckworth, President and Co-Founder of Velta Technology , spoke with me shortly before I left for two conferences. I’m catching up, slowly. You may not have heard of Velta Technology. It’s just four years old. They are trying to find a niche within the cybersecurity market without being just another packet sniffing or intrusion detection company.

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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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What is Lean Manufacturing and its Six Core Principles?

Factory Worx

The post What is Lean Manufacturing and its Six Core Principles? appeared first on Factoryworx.

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Rio Tinto and Shougang Group to explore steel decarbonisation tech

AU Manufacturing

Mining giant Rio Tinto has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shougang Group , a Chinese company and one of the world’s leading steel producers, to develop and promote low-carbon solutions designed for the steel value chain. . The agreement will focus on low-carbon sintering technology, blast furnace, basic oxygen furnace optimisation, and carbon capture utilisation. .

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New Tooling Catalog from Platinum Tooling Technologies

Fabricating & Metal Work

Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc. , a market leader in live tooling for the North American machine tool industry, recently released a new product catalog featuring an overview of its full line of precision tooling and related products. The catalog can be viewed at: [link]. Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc. has the widest range of live tools available in the industry, with over 40,000 designs in its database.

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Maximum efficiency in the cleanroom

Plastics News

Purity and quality are the keywords for production of sensitive products in medical technology. Efficiency and cost-efficiency are also increasingly critical. KraussMaffei is showing how they all come together live at K Show.

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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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ProShop ERP and Datanomix Will Deliver Automated Job Costing for Precision Manufacturers

Fabricating & Metal Work

ProShop ERP , the leading supplier of digital manufacturing management systems and Datanomix , the leader in Automated Production Intelligence , announced a partnership to help manufacturers deliver more insights from their operational data. The first of many new features delivers automated job costing analytics that compare ProShop target takt times for part production to actual part performance at the machine.

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AMC enlisted Defence’s new partner for guided weapons enterprise

AU Manufacturing

The Australian Missile Corporation has ventured into a partnership with Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise. . Lee Goddard, CEO of AMC, said the contract enlists AMC as one of the inaugural enterprise partners for Defence and marks a significant milestone in the company’s support for the service. . “This agreement seals the AMC’s commitment to working with Defence, industry, and the other GWEO Enterprise Partners to deliver the GWEO Enterprise objectives across th

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Canada invests over $3.9M to support the Great Lakes

Canadian Manufacturing

HAMILTON — Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of more than $3.9 million over three years in thirty-nine new projects in Ontario through the Great Lakes Protection Initiative, part of the Government of Canada’s Freshwater Action Plan. The announcement includes $98,000 over two years to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority to conduct an assessment and provide options to manage contaminated sediment at Lyons

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Clothing Manufacturer Triples Production Capacity with Autonomous Mobile Robots

Industry Week

Replacing ponderous, inflexible roller conveyors with a smart AMR fleet saves time and increases efficiency.

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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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Polymer Points: Commodity resin prices dropped in August

Plastics News

August saw price declines in all five major commodity resins in the North American market.

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Five Trends That Will Impact the Food Industry For Many Years

NIST

The inability to gather good data has challenged many food manufacturers for decades. But not anymore. As sensor technology has improved, and technology platforms have become more accessible and affordable to small and medium-sized manufacturers, the food industry is poised for transformation. Food companies can now better understand their ingredients, products and operations.

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Majority of EV owners are unhappy with public charging infrastructure, survey finds

E&T

A poll of almost 1,500 members of consumer group Which? who drive a pure electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle showed most of them (about 74 per cent) were unhappy with the current public charging infrastructure. . In addition, two out of five (40 per cent) of those polled reported finding a non-working charger, while 61 per cent have suffered difficulties making payments.

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Sealed Air closing Carrollton, Texas, plant

Plastics News

Sealed Air Corp. will close its Carrollton, Texas, plant Nov. 18, eliminating 49 jobs.

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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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So that Happened: Turning Off Lights at Navistar, March of the Androids, Royal Ketchup Headache

Industry Week

IndustryWeek editors look into those stories and Intel investments in accessible suppliers and funding industrial insects.

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Government to borrow £70bn to fund massive energy support scheme

E&T

Newly appointed chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has pledged to “turn the vicious cycle of stagnation into a virtuous cycle of growth” as he set out the government’s approach to the UK economy. The new schemes have been announced as part of the Chancellor's mini-budget, officially known as a “fiscal event”. They have provided details of how the government plans to fund the energy price cap for households and businesses and put into practice many of Prime Minister Liz Truss’s promises.

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Cadrex buys IDL Precision, plans for further growth

Plastics News

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions has purchased its ninth add-on company and plans to add injection molding capabilities to a plant in Mexico.

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Concept Supercharging Pile Charges Up China's e-Mobility Market

Plastics Today

BASF’s solutions are suitable for high-powered electric vehicle chargers.

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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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Rubbermaid Commercial Products closing Texas plant

Plastics News

Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC has notified the Texas Workforce Commission that it will discontinue operations at its El Paso plant this year.

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Engel, Kurz Partner to Revolutionize Auto Exteriors

Plastics Today

Dual-component injection molding with in-mold decoration produces stunning effects from a single-step production process.

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Automatic Feed adds thermal imaging service for coil processing equipment

The Fabricator

Automatic Feed Co. has added thermal imaging to its service offerings for troubleshooting and diagnosing coil processing equipment problems.

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