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Science and technology top the bill at Edinburgh Fringe 2023

E&T

The Edinburgh Fringe is back with a blast this summer. But the annual explosion of creativity has a new element. Gone are gloomy stage sets with heavy red curtains and an antique writing desk. At this first full-scale Fringe since Covid-19, digital screens make up the scenery and petri dishes the props. From experimental theatre addressing the climate crisis to the story of medical fraudster Elizabeth Holmes, there are more than 50 science and technology shows exerting their force of attraction.

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Building a Website Made Easier by Using Artificial Intelligence

Robotics Automation News

Today, having a strong digital footprint is essential for every business. A well-designed website is very important as it helps attract and retain visitors and increases the credibility of your business. Building a website that not only looks appealing but also engages visitors can be a daunting task.

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Meta teases Threads, a new text app to rival Twitter

E&T

Although the physical fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg has never materialised, the Facebook owner has posed a new challenge to the Tesla founder in the form of a new social media application. Described as " Instagram’s text-based conversation app", Threads is currently available for pre-sale in the Apple store. The app has been described by Meta as a platform " where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what’ll be trending tomorrow"

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The Rise of Industrial Robotics: Automating the Workplace

Robotics Automation News

Industrial robotics is fast becoming necessary in the workplace, offering countless advantages over traditional manual labor. Robots are more efficient and accurate than humans, and they can also work longer hours without getting tired or needing to take breaks.

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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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You Are Not Spending Enough on Gaging

Modern Machine Shop

Many shops today have an outmoded feel for how much inspection and measurement capacity and hardware is appropriate for the number of machine tools they have. I can’t prove that assertion for any given shop or identify which shops those are, but this sense ties together many observations I’ve heard from shops repeatedly, including these: When shops use machine monitoring systems to track and diagnose productive in-cut time, these reports frequently seem to reveal inefficiencies relat

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Accelerating Revenue Growth through A/B Testing for Paywalls

Robotics Automation News

The digital world is ever-evolving, and publishers are always on the lookout for ways to maximize revenue. Paywalls have become a sought-after solution, as they lock away premium content behind a payment barrier. Yet, rushing into implementing paywalls without careful testing can result in missed chances and financial setbacks.

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China to curb exports of certain semiconductor materials

E&T

The move has been justified as a decision by the Chinese government to "protect national security and interests", but experts have interpreted it as a retaliation measure against restrictions on the exportation of US and European semiconductor technology to China. The eight gallium and six germanium products affected by the curbs are widely used in the production of semiconductors, electric vehicles and military equipment, and could cause a disruption to global supply chains.

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$50 million announced for cooperative research grants

Manufacturer's Monthly

A recycling facility for wind turbine blades and an advanced chicken breeding technology producing allergen-free eggs are among 24 recipients sharing in round 14 of the CRP-P grants. Minister for industry and science Ed Husic announced 24 grants under the Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) initiative. The focus of Round 14 of the initiative was the circular economy as well as the priority areas of the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF).

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Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Additive Manufacturing

Mold Making Technology

Photo Credit: Next Chapter Manufacturing MoldMaking Technology ’s online database offers more than 1,000 manufacturers, distributors and suppliers for more than 200 product and service categories that you employ daily. To keep this information current, MMT surveys and updates its supplier database every spring with the latest company contact information and product/service offerings for 11 categories, including Additive Manufacturing (AM).

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First UN meeting on the threats of artificial intelligence to be held in the UK

E&T

The United Nations Security Council meeting will be held in the United Kingdom, and it has been presented as a centrepiece of the UK's presidency of the council. The summit will focus on the major risks that would arise from governments using AI to develop autonomous weapons or control nuclear weapons. With this goal, it will include briefings by international AI experts and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

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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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How to Keep Your Texts Private

Robotics Automation News

Hey there! Have you ever stopped to think about the privacy of your text messages? In today’s digital world, where communication happens at our fingertips, it’s crucial to ensure that our conversations remain private and secure.

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Explaining Industrial Timers: On Delay and Off Delay

Control.com

Measuring time delays between equipment events predates digital control systems. What are the types of timers, and how did they work before the advent of PLCs? And how do PLCs continue the tradition?

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Driving defence innovation with new accelerator

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) has commenced operations to deliver advanced technologies needed for Australia’s national security. The Federal Government is investing $748 million in ASCA over the next four years, and $3.4 billion over the next decade. This is an additional $591 million above planned spending on defence innovation over the decade.

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5 Compelling Reasons to Start Using Digital Signage for Your Business

Robotics Automation News

In today’s fast-paced and visually driven world, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to capture customers’ attention and create memorable brand experiences. One powerful tool that has gained significant popularity across various industries is digital signage.

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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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US’ First Fully Autonomous Urban Railway System, Built by Hitachi Rail, Opens in Honolulu

MEM

Hitachi Rail announced today the completion and start of passenger service for the first phase of Honolulu’s ‘Skyline’ – the city’s new metro system and the first fully autonomous metro system in the United States. The state-of-the-art system will eliminate an estimated 40,000 car trips per day from the city’s congested streets and highways – equivalent to adding up to eight new freeway lanes – once fully complete.

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Tech Majin: Unleashing the Power of Tech Knowledge

Robotics Automation News

Welcome to Tech Majin, where technology meets knowledge! Our mission is to keep you informed, inspired, and empowered in the dynamic world of technology. As a leading tech website, Tech Majin offers a diverse range of articles, news, reviews, and tutorials, providing you with the latest insights and trends in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

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Inventory Management in a Digital Supply Chain

Seeburger

APIs take inventory management in the manufacturing industry to the next level One might think that inventory management is an old hat. There are plenty of tools and systems available to create a centralized record of a company’s stock levels.

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Festo’s Digital Learning Portal Supports the Workforce of the Future in Developing Better Automation Skills

MEM

The digital transformation is not only changing which competencies need to be obtained as part of technical vocational or advanced training, but also how such skills can be acquired. The Festo Learning Experience (Festo LX) digital learning portal holistically links theoretical learning content with hardware and software solutions from Festo Didactic, allowing theoretical knowledge to be tested directly in practice.

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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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Leuze Offers New Ultrasonic Sensors for Position and Fill Applications

Control.com

Leuze released the HTU200 and DMU200 series of ultrasonic sensors, providing accurate distance measurements designed for a variety of industrial production applications.

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Top 10 questions to address when investing in Smart Buildings

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

In my first blog , we discussed the reasons why smart buildings are a rapidly growing market and a critical piece of our transition to a lower-carbon future.

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CSIRO releases new book on community efforts to eradicate plastic waste

AU Manufacturing

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has published a new book that sheds light on the innovative and impactful ways communities throughout the world are addressing the plastic pollution challenge. The book, titled “Ending Plastic Waste: Community Actions Around the World,” is a compilation of testimonies, suggestions, and facts from experts in the field and is meant to serve as an inspiration for lowering environmental plastic waste.

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Ontario supports nearly $40M manufacturing investment in Brantford facility

Automation Mag

The Ontario government is supporting a $39.9 million investment by Numesh, a Canadian manufacturer of welded steel wire and wire mesh used for concrete reinforcement. As part of this investment to expand Numesh’s operations to Ontario, the government is providing $2.9 million in funding through the Regional Development Program’s Southwestern Ontario Development Fund.

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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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Net-Zero Vehicle Emissions Reachable by 2050, Says BNEF Report

Plastics Today

A stronger push is still needed with heavy trucks, in particular, which are lagging behind in the race to net zero.

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Top 10 Under 40 2023: Meet Brent Bell, director of project management, JMP Solutions

Automation Mag

Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s second annual Top 10 Under 40 highlights the next generation of leaders who have demonstrated exemplary work ethic. They are leading the charge in their workspaces and inspiring their peers with their commitment to innovation. This year, the winners share what they enjoy the most about working in the automation space, what plans they have for their future and suggestions on getting more people into this industry.

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ANCA Launches Inaugural Female Machinist Award

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: ANCA CNC Machines ANCA has announced the launch of its first Female Machinist Award , which recognizes and honors the achievements of female machinists in the tool and cutter grinding industry. By promoting gender diversity and equality, ANCA is dedicated to fostering an industry that excels in every aspect. Johanna Boland, ANCA group strategy and communications manager and member of the judging panel, says, “Recognizing and celebrating the contributions of women in the tool

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Australian manufacturing sees further decline in June— Ai Group

AU Manufacturing

Australia’s manufacturing industry slipped further into contraction territory in June, led down by the chemicals industry, according to the latest survey from the Ai Group. The Ai Group Australian Industry Index fell by 1.1 points to -11.9 as tightening conditions continued to plague Australia’s industry at the end of the second quarter of the year.

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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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Germany Capital Equipment Orders Decline Again

Metrology

Demand from overseas fell by 18 percent, while domestic orders rose by 9 percent. The post Germany Capital Equipment Orders Decline Again appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Shifting mindset: What successful manufacturing leaders must prioritise to keep pace

AU Manufacturing

Article by Bill Haggerty , Principal, TRANSEARCH International Australia Australian manufacturing is rarely going to be cheaper in the global market, so we need to be smarter to be more competitive. This is the reality that many within the industry are already aware of, which is driving more and more focus on innovative thinking and investment in streamlined processes and new technologies.

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3D Scanning Partnership To Produce Reverse Engineered AM Parts

Metrology

The MetraSCAN 3D scanner and software solutions offer a competitive advantage of flexibility and quality assurance in the production of 3D parts. The post 3D Scanning Partnership To Produce Reverse Engineered AM Parts appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Analysis shows strong fuel efficiency standards crucial for reaping $13b gain for Aussies

AU Manufacturing

Australians can save up to $1,200 per year on vehicle operating expenses if the federal government implements strong fuel efficiency standards, according to new modelling commissioned by the Climate Council and Electric Vehicle Council. According to the estimate, if Australians design new fuel efficiency standards effectively, they might collectively reap up to $13.6 billion in net benefits by 2035 from lower car operating costs, cleaner air, and less environmental damage.

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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.