Design World
OCTOBER 4, 2024
HMS Networks AB, a global provider of industrial information and communication technology, has today entered into a binding agreement with DOGAWIST-Investment GmbH to acquire 100% of the shares in PEAK-System Technik GmbH, a well-established German provider of industrial communication solutions and experts within automotive communication technologies such as CAN and LIN.
SMMT
OCTOBER 4, 2024
New car market up 1.0% to 275,239 units in key ‘74’ plate change month of September as heavy EV discounting shores up demand. Record 56,387 BEV registrations in September, driven by massive manufacturer discounting, pushes YTD market share to 17.8%, with 18.5% forecast by year end – still below the zero emission vehicle mandate. SMMT and major vehicle manufacturers write to Chancellor calling for urgent consumer support as growth in private buyer demand for diesel outstrips EVs in September.
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Design World
OCTOBER 4, 2024
IDEC Corporation has updated its SmartAXIS touch family with the new FT1J Series combined PLC+HMI. This device combines a built-in full function controller, both onboard and expandable I/O, and an advanced technology 4.3-in. touchscreen display, in a compact all-in-one form factor that is rightsized for visualizing and automating a wide range of applications.
Gary Mintchell
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Mainstream media, bloggers, and YouTubers join marketers with opinions and expectations surrounding Augmented (Artificial) Intelligence (AI) especially with the breakout of energy-guzzling Large Language Models (LLMs). Despite the hype, I have seen a few actual applications of embedding an LLM into software applications. So, the product development engineers among us (I used to be one) must ask themselves—can we turn this into a product?
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Automation World
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The cobots will gain an additional 5kg of payload via a software update.
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Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Left, William Grissom, and right, Robert Webster, the lead researchers on the project. | Source: Case Western Reserve University, Vanderbilt University There have been about 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer in the U.S. so far this year, according to the American Cancer Society. In total, one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer throughout their lifetime, making it a pressing issue for physicians.
Control.com
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed LEGO-inspired innovations focused on reconfigurability for environmental adaptability and sustainability.
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Estun was among the many companies showing humanoid robots at CIIF in China. Credit: Georg Stieler Over the past three years, more than half of the world’s robots were sold in China. While not historically seen as a technological leader in robotics, China is increasingly setting global trends in this industry. Georg Stieler, head of robotics and automation and managing director for Asia at STM Stieler Verwaltungs-GmbH , shared his impressions from this year’s China International Industry F
Plastics Today
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The bio-based materials are drop-in replacements for medical molding and extrusion applications, claims TekniPlex Healthcare.
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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.
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The Robot Report Podcast · Inside 1x’s plan to test humanoids in homes In Episode 166 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Steve Crowe discuss the latest robotics news from the past week. On the show this week, we feature a recent conversation with Berndt Børnich, CEO and founder of 1X (formerly Halodi) Robotics. 1X recently launched NEO Beta , its second generation of a humanoid robot, and the company’s first legged platform. 1X has always had the mission to develo
NIST Manufacturing
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Media Contact: Hannah Robinson, hannah.robinson [at] chips.gov (hannah[dot]robinson[at]chips[dot]gov) Today, CHIPS for America announced a new Chair and Vice Chair along with five new members to the Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC).
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Swiss-Mile raised $22M in August 2024 for its wheeled quadruped. Fifty producers of robots and robotics enabling technologies received funding in August 2024, pulling in a total of approximately $1 billion. This figure is on par with the $1.2 billion average The Robot Report has tracked each of the previous 12 months. Investment targeted to robotics companies for the first eight months of 2024 equals about $10.86 billion.
SMMT
OCTOBER 4, 2024
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations up 8.3% in best September for four years. Battery electric van (BEV) uptake falls -0.5%, down for the sixth time in 2024 with market unlikely to reach the UK’s ambitious and mandated 2024 zero emission vehicle targets. Sector calls for long-term provision of Plug-in Van Grant and mandated van-suitable chargepoint rollout – critical to operator confidence in zero emission fleet operations.
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
Canadian Manufacturing
OCTOBER 4, 2024
OTTAWA — On Oct. 3, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, on behalf of Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced funding of $13.6 million from National Resources Canada’s Enabling Small Modular Reactors (SMR) Program for nine research projects to promote the safe, commercial development of SMRs to contribute to a low-carbon economy and help fight climate ch
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Cisco is excited to build on our existing relationship with Tidelift by making Tidelift's capabilities available to internal developers across Cisco.
Canadian Manufacturing
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Canada’s industry minister has thrown his support behind a call from one of Shopify Inc.’s leaders for the country to get more ambitious. “I could not agree more because, for 10 years, I’ve always finished my speeches by saying, ‘Let’s seize the moment. Let’s be ambitious,'” François-Philippe Champagne said Thursday.
E&T
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The government will invest nearly £22bn in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects as it looks to curtail the UK’s carbon emissions.
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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
Automation Mag
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Bartlett Group, an industrial services and custom metal fabrication provider, is opening its new Canadian headquarters and manufacturing facility in Sherwood Park in Strathcona County, Alberta. Building on the region’s strengths in industrial infrastructure and land use, Bartlett reportedly plans to create 100 permanent new jobs and 25 temporary construction jobs to retrofit its new facility, with completion projected for November 2024.
E&T
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Scientists are designing a communication system for the Moon that will allow future astronauts to send emergency distress signals and geolocate their positions.
Manufacturing Management
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Siemens Mobility's new rail manufacturing plant in East Yorkshire has officially opened, with a further £40m investment in the site also announced, Insider Media reported.
E&T
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Agamemnon, named after the ancient Greek king, is the sixth of seven Astute Class submarines to emerge from BAE’s shipyard at Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria.
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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.
Manufacturing Management
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Named after the ancient Greek king, Agamemnon is the sixth of seven Astute Class submarines, all of which have been designed and built at the Company's historic Barrow shipyard – home of UK submarine building.
E&T
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Automotive trade association the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and major car makers are calling on the government to introduce electric vehicle (EV) subsidies to stimulate demand.
Plastics Today
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Zotefoams goes full speed ahead on the commercialization of ReZorce, its endlessly recyclable mono-material beverage carton.
Motion Control Tips
OCTOBER 4, 2024
IDEC Corporation has updated its SmartAXIS touch family with the new FT1J Series combined PLC+HMI. This device combines a built-in full function controller, both onboard and expandable I/O, and an advanced technology 4.3-in. touchscreen display, in a compact all-in-one form factor that is rightsized for visualizing and automating a wide range of applications.
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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.
The Fabricator
OCTOBER 4, 2024
El láser de fibra Ventis 3015 AJe de 9 kW de AMADA se combina con la automatización AMS CLT y un clasificador de piezas automatizado TK 3015L.
Plastics Today
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The inaugural event in Houston this month will address a broad set of issues affecting the entire plastics value chain.
Canadian Manufacturing
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Hyundai and Waymo Enter Multi-Year, Strategic Partnership SEOUL and MOUNTAIN VIEW — Hyundai Motor Company and Waymo announced they have entered into a multi-year, strategic partnership. In the first phase of this partnership, the companies will integrate Waymo’s autonomous technology – the Waymo Driver – into Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV, which will be added to the Waymo One fleet over time.
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