Design World

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Josh Crayton is taking on a new challenge at Beckhoff USA as Semiconductor Industry Manager. In this new role, Crayton will accelerate Beckhoff market share growth in the U.S. through more coordinated support and technologies tailored to this sector. He brings considerable expertise from consulting on automation technology for complex semiconductor manufacturing solutions throughout his… The post Beckhoff USA promotes Josh Crayton to Semiconductor Industry Manager appeared first on Design

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The most noticeable trend at least from my perspective for 2023 concerns everyone doing surveys and issuing press releases. I guess you can do new products or applications, or you can do a survey. I took a grad school class on doing surveys. Then I became a (ahem) journalist and discovered what passes for surveys in journalism bears only a faint resemblance to what I learned in social science.

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Design World

DECEMBER 5, 2023

MENNEKES, a global manufacturer of wiring devices, switch products, and customized power distribution, announces its new SLPX Series of sloped-top motor disconnects. These devices will enable plant operators to prioritize sanitation while meeting requirements more easily for multiple disconnects. Available in three multi-gang enclosure sizes, the stainless-steel SLPX Series features a unique clean design for… The post MENNEKES releases multi-gang SLPX disconnects with sloped-top clean desi

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Automation World

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Automation strategies are being developed to tackle logistical challenges and other issues arising from the changing working-time regulations.

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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?

Design World

DECEMBER 5, 2023

steute Technologies, an international technology company for top-quality switches, intelligent sensors, and innovative wireless systems, has announced a comprehensive restructuring of its business fields. With immediate effect, the company will now appear on the market with three divisions: Meditec, Leantec, and Controltec. These new divisions are the result of a strategic repositioning to meet the… The post steute Technologies restructures its business fields appeared first on Design Worl

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SMMT

DECEMBER 5, 2023

New car registrations reach 156,525 – up 9.5% on last November and just -0.1% down on pre-pandemic levels. Battery electric vehicle uptake declines compared with bumper month last year, but year to date uptake up 27.5%. Three-year deferral to Rules of Origin needed to avoid EV tariffs and support zero emission transition. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market grew by 9.5% in November to reach 156,525 units, according to the latest figures from

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Automation World

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Learn about IoT platforms, how they're applied across different industries, what operations technology professionals need to be aware of during IoT platform assessments and lessons to be learned from industries that have a high level of IoT platform adoption.

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Design World

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Emerson has introduced the new ASCOTM Series 327C solenoid valve, which features a direct-acting, high-flow design that provides superior flow-to-power ratio compared to similar valves. The Series 327C design features a balanced poppet construction that permits high flows at minimum power levels, making it ideal for use in power plants, refineries, and chemical processing facilities.… The post New Emerson high-flow solenoid valve appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Using an API to transfer dataParc Historian data into Control Station’s PlantESP will help manufacturers get to the root causes of common problems and provide advanced warning of mechanical, tuning and system interaction issues.

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Design World

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The world’s only electrostatic motor company C-Motive Technologies Inc. recently unveiled its new motor technology platform at the Rockwell Automation Fair in Boston. C-Motive’s exhibition at the Automation Fair was the largest display of electrostatic motors yet, with three different demonstration displays showcasing the motors’ use in various applications.

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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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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Applying additive manufacturing in the construction business won’t be an easy bridge to cross. But as of 2021, a bridge in Amsterdam has been printed out of metal, and today, a bedrock of much-needed engineering data is being built.

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Design World

DECEMBER 5, 2023

AutomationDirect has added the P1AM-200 open-source CPU to their ProductivityOpen line of controllers. This CPU can be programmed in C++ using the Arduino IDE or in CircuitPython using any text editor. CircuitPython is a derivative of the Python programming language built specifically for microcontrollers and uses a runtime interpreter instead of a compiler for more… The post ProductivityOpen P1AM-200 CPU & Productivity1000 TTL I/O modules appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Gateways are a common piece of hardware used to connect devices to a network. Industrial Internet of Things gateways play a larger role in connecting the IT and OT worlds.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, innovation is the key to staying competitive. Two cutting-edge technologies, laser rust removal, and handheld laser welders, have emerged as game-changers in their respective fields. In this article, we will explore these innovations and their significant impact on various industries.

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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.

Control.com

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Some terminology, like normally open and normally closed switch contacts, is common throughout industry, but can still be confusing, misleading, or even hazardous if not properly understood.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Recently, there has been a lot of interest in Bitcoin, a decentralized digital money that has the potential to completely alter current financial systems. Consider the potential risks associated with this cutting-edge technology as more people and businesses begin to invest in Bitcoin.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A team of engineers from Monash University have developed a new lithium-sulphur battery design with a nanoporous polymer-coated lithium foil anode, which has reduced the amount of lithium required in a single battery. Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke to PhD candidate and lead researcher Declan McNamara to find out more about the significance of their new battery design and the potential applications of the technology.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Learn how custom software development can unlock the potential of your business and access tangible benefits by tapping into new technology. In an era of digitalization, businesses are constantly striving to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and gain a competitive edge.

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 5, 2023

RMIT University is playing a key role in designing and building Australia’s first lunar rover, a prototype of which has just been unveiled today. RMIT is participating as part of the ELO 2 consortium in the Australian Space Agency’s Moon to Mars Trailblazer program, which aims to land the winning rover on the Moon as part of a future NASA Artemis mission as early as 2026.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The decentralized digital currency known as Bitcoin has been around for more than ten years and has significantly altered how people see and utilize money. The wallet is a crucial component of the Bitcoin ecosystem because it is required for storing, transmitting, and receiving bitcoins.

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Control.com

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Safety systems just became easier to develop, now that Pilz has released an entire suite of network and field devices that use the common IO-Link protocol, known for ease of system configuration.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In order to validate transactions and add new blocks to the Bitcoin blockchain network, a process known as “mining” involves solving difficult mathematical equations. This method consumes a lot of computational resources, which results in high energy costs. The energy needed for mining bitcoin also rises in tandem with its popularity and demand.

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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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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The path has not been direct, but the trend is consistent, with metalworking activity contracting since March of this year. November was no different, closing at 43.7, down 1.7 points relative to October. Steady contraction of three closely connected components — production, new orders and backlog — drove accelerated contraction. Employment held its own, contracting at the same level since its first real contraction in August, still to a lesser degree than all the other components.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Bitcoin has been a game-changer in the world of finance and has impacted the way we send and receive money across borders. It has brought significant benefits to remittances and international money transfers, and this article will explore how it has done so.

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Automation Mag

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The downturn in Canadian manufacturing industry continued in November. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), recorded at 47.7, down from 48.6 in October. The composite single-figure indicator of manufacturing performance derived from indicators for new orders, output, employment, suppliers’ delivery times and stocks of purchases, posted below the 50.0 no-change mark, signalling an accelerated rate of contraction that was close to September’

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The term “cryptocurrency” has been bandied about for a time, and it is gradually permeating a variety of businesses. The insurance sector is one that has attracted the attention of bitcoin aficionados. From claims processing to risk management, cryptocurrency has the power to completely transform the insurance sector.

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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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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

InsureTech Connect (ITC) 2023, the premier conference for the insurance technology industry, brought together 9,000+ innovators, leaders, and solution providers to Las Vegas in early November to… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The National Reconstruction Fund begun investments recently, with minister for industry Ed Husic and finance minister Katy Gallagher publishing the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation’s Investment Mandate. Ed Husic, minister for industry and science spoke to the importance of getting this funding underway. “Signing off on the investment mandate means the NRF can get cracking on rebuilding our manufacturing capabilities and supply chain resilience,” he said.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In an era where businesses are embracing the vital role of sustainability, Cisco Customer Experience (CX) is here to support you on your sustainability journey.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Arkeus , an Australian optical autonomy company developing AI-powered hardware for autonomous drones and aircraft , announced it has raised $4.45 million in seed funding. The round was led by deep tech venture capital firm Main Sequence, with participation from Steve Baxter from Beaten Zone Venture Partners and Salus Ventures. The new funding will help Arkeus scale manufacturing and enhance the capabilities of its core product suite, the Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HS-OR), which is designed to

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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.

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