Fri.Jan 05, 2024

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FTC to Host Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence

Gary Mintchell

For all you Artificial Intelligence buffs out there, here is a chance to learn a little about what influential people are thinking. This January 25 event will focus on ways to protect consumers and competition. The Federal Trade Commission’s Office of Technology is hosting a virtual tech summit on January 25, 2024 that will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to discuss key developments in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), looking across the layers of technol

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New car market delivers best year since 2019 as fleets fuel growth

SMMT

New car registrations reach 1.903 million in 2023 – up 17.9% as fleet investment accelerates. Battery electric vehicle volumes reach record high but market share slips to 16.5%. Industry calls on government to halve EV VAT, to put more than a quarter of a million extra zero emission vehicles on the road and cut five million tonnes of CO2 by end of 2026.

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Hexagon and JSOL Corporation Partner To Accelerate EV Powertrain Design

Gary Mintchell

Some news about electric vehicle (EV) design from Hexagon. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and JSOL Corporation have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate the virtual prototyping of electrified powertrains through multi-physics simulation. The collaboration builds on a long-term technical alliance offering global customers accurate and high-productivity virtual prototyping of. complex electro-mechanical systems The new strategic partnership will enable customers to combine

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UK demand for new vans grows in every month of 2023 – as businesses go electric in record numbers

SMMT

Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rise 21.0% in 2023 as businesses and fleets invest in 341,455 vehicles carrying out essential roles in UK economy. Record battery electric van (BEV) uptake as 20,253 units registered, up 21.0%, with almost 60,000 joining UK roads since 2019. As ambitious Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate requires BEVs to represent 10% of market in 2024, rollout of sufficient van-suitable public chargepoints is mission-critical.

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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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Open Automation: Where Things Stand in 2024

Automation World

With plenty of activity at Open Process Automation Forum and UniveralAutomation.org, the pieces are slowly falling into place to develop an ecosystem of products that support multi-vendor automation architecture and standards.

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Wing gears up for drone delivery growth with updated FAA exemption

Robotics Business Review

Wing Aviation LLC, the commercial drone delivery segment of Google parent Alphabet Inc., recently obtained Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, exemptions to support its “fast-mile deliveries.” The company claimed that the updated exemptions for its detect-and-avoid approach open the door for it to safely scale in the U.S. The company first earned its Air Carrier Certification from the FAA in 2019.

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Micropsi Industries’ new CEO talks about AI plus robotics for better production

Robotics Business Review

New CEO Gary Jackson (above) is working with Micropsi founder Ronny Vuine. Source: Micropsi Last month, Micropsi Industries appointed Gary Jackson as CEO, allowing founder Ronny Vuine to focus on product innovation and serving customers. The company’s MIRAI vision system uses artificial intelligence to control industrial and collaborative robot arms in real time.

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Biden extends EU metals tariff deal

The Fabricator

In an end-of-year announcement, President Joe Biden extended the current tariff rate quota agreement with the European Union.

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Car makers call for electric vehicle VAT to be halved as sales flatline

E&T

The UK’s automotive sector has called for VAT to be halved on sales of new electric vehicles (EVs) as the latest figures show sales have flatlined.

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217% increase in the number of Cdn. employers using apprenticeships to fill skills shortage: Peninsula Group

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — According to a new survey, 84.2% of SMBs list rising costs as their top business concern. Peninsula Group conducted a survey of 79,000 SMBs across 5 countries – Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the UK – to see what the top priorities and concerns were for employers in 2024. Growth is the main business goal for 44.7% of SMBs; a significant drop from 58.7% this time last year, reflecting the tough economic environment faced by businesses around the world.

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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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A VAT cut for private EV consumers will put Britain ahead of the competition

SMMT

A happy start to the New Year was delivered by the latest annual vehicle registration figures, out today, which reveal that the new car market in 2023 had its best year since the pandemic. December’s strong performance wrapped up 17 months of consecutive growth – growth which saw some 1.903 million passenger cars reach Britain’s roads last year, an uplift of 17.9% on 2022.

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Hyundai Motor and Kia developing new technology for hydrogen fuel cell systems

Canadian Manufacturing

Hyundai Motor and Kia to Develop Polymer Electrolyte Membrane with Gore for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems SEOUL — Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor), Kia Corporation (Kia) and W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) have signed an agreement at the Mabuk Eco-Friendly R&D Center, Korea, to collaborate on the development of advanced polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) for hydrogen fuel cell systems.

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Infrastructure fabrication focus: Pole forming at scale

The Fabricator

Today, massive press brakes—singles, tandems, and tridems—form poles at an unprecedented rate. Advanced process control and automated material handling make it happen for the metal fabrication niche.

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Tesla is recalling 1.6 million EVs exported to China to fix issues with steering, door latches

Canadian Manufacturing

Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million Model S, X, 3 and Y electric vehicles exported to China for problems with their automatic assisted steering and door latch controls. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation announced the recall on Jan. 5. It said Tesla Motors in Beijing and Shanghai would use remote upgrades to fix the problems, so in most cases car owners would not need to visit Tesla service centers.

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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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CCAI Finishing Education Foundation announces 2024 national scholarship program

The Fabricator

The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation (CCAIFEF), Lakewood Ranch, Fla., is accepting applications for the 2024 Matt Heuertz Scholarship Program.

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Evo Car Share expands outside of Vancouver, B.C.

Canadian Manufacturing

The Evo Car Share Metro Vancouver Home Zone has expanded to include Burnaby Heights, Willingdon Heights and Metrotown, bringing more options for Evo members to get where they need to go. (CNW Group/British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA)) BURNABY — Evo Car Share members can now reportedly benefit from an expanded Metro Vancouver Home Zone, including Burnaby Heights, Willingdon Heights and Metrotown.

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11 Types of Condition Monitoring Techniques

ATS

Share When machines were run by operators, often, the first warning of an impending problem was when they heard an unusual sound, felt a strange vibration, or smelled an unfamiliar odor. Today, manufacturing machinery and other industrial equipment can be fitted with one or more types of condition monitoring sensors to achieve the same result. Implemented as part of a predictive maintenance program, condition monitoring techniques enable early detection of deviations from normal operating condit

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Odd Burger announces resignation of CFO

Canadian Manufacturing

LONDON — Odd Burger Corporation announces that Ted Sehl has resigned as the Chief Financial Officer and director of the Company effective January 1, 2024 due to an unexpected and severe medical event requiring surgery. As a ‎result, Mr. Sehl will no longer be able to perform the duties of CFO and director and James McInnes has been appointed interim CFO, effective January 1, 2024.

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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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Condition-Based Maintenance vs. Predictive Maintenance

ATS

Share When it comes to maintenance strategies, condition-based maintenance (CBM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) might initially seem like two sides of the same coin. Though when digging deeper, it’s apparent these techniques have distinct functionalities that set them apart. In this guide, we’ll take a look at the main differences and comparative advantages of condition-based maintenance vs. predictive maintenance and compare them in detail.

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Prototek consolidates four acquired companies into one brand

The Fabricator

Prototek Digital Manufacturing has announced it is consolidating four recently acquired digital manufacturing companies into the Prototek brand.

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REDTIGER F7NP Dashcam: Elevate Your Driving Experience with 4K Video and Dual Cameras

E&T

Dashcams have become an indispensable accessory for enhancing road safety and providing crucial evidence in the aftermath of accidents. The REDTIGER F7NP dashcam sets itself apart by delivering exceptional 4K video recording capabilities and equipping your vehicle with dual front and rear cameras.

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Pemamek names application manager of wind energy segment

The Fabricator

Finland-based welding automation provider Pemamek Ltd. has named Juhani Tuomola as application manager of the company’s wind energy segment.

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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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Kontron updates its susietec® Connect IoT bundle with new versatile functions

Expo21xx

With the susietec® toolset, Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), offers a combination of software, hardware and expertise, that enables companies to implement holistic digital transformation solutions. The […] The post Kontron updates its susietec® Connect IoT bundle with new versatile functions appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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igus Expands ReBel Cobot Capabilities With Newly Developed Bionic Hand

Control.com

The recently launched ReBel finger gripper is the latest in cost-effective automation from igus. The easy-to-integrate bionic hand expands ReBel cobots' capabilities by enabling humanoid tasks at a low cost.

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Intuitive Inspection Software Increases 3D Measurement Data Compatibility

Mold Making Technology

Photo Credit: Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions With the release of its novel Zeiss Inspect 3D metrology software, Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions offers customers numerous new functions. Zeiss Inspect Optical 3D is a solution for the inspection and evaluation of any 3D measurement data (e.g., optical 3D data, volume data, image moving data). With this release, data acquisition is accelerated, and evaluation functions are further improved.

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Subsidence across the US East Coast puts major infrastructure at risk

E&T

Critical infrastructure on the US East Coast is at growing risk of failure because of annual land subsidence that increases the risk of flooding and structural damage, researchers have warned.

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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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Renishaw launches new subscription service for 3D fixture modelling software

Manufacturing Tomorrow

FixtureBuilder allows quick creation and documentation of advanced CAD-based metrology fixturing set-ups for repeatable and productive part inspection. Full CAD compatibility, custom libraries, and a “Build It” function that automates set ups and simplifies purchasing of components.

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Inside CHIPS Metrology: Research that Accelerates Innovation

NIST Manufacturing

Join us for a webinar hosted by the CHIPS Metrology Program. Marla Dowell, director of the CHIPS Metrology Program, will discuss how CHIPS for America advances metrology research essential for next-generation microelectronics.

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Presto Engineering Announces ISO27001 Certification

i4.0 today

Presto Engineering, a leading European expert in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, engineering and production services, is pleased to announce that it has successfully passed ISO27001 certification, which is the global standard for an effective information security management system. It establishes the highest standard framework to protect a company’s data and specifies how to interact with third party organizations in a secure manner across business processes.

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Manufacturing Technology 2Day

Manufacturing Management

Manufacturing Technology 2Day is a new event, designed by the MTC, to enable UK-based advanced manufacturers to showcase their latest products and solutions, and meet potential collaborators, clients and suppliers.

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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.