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Rockwell Automation Shares Technology Updates and a View into Automation’s Future

Automation World

Key takeaways from Automation Fair 2022 included new flexible I/O and software-as-a-service offerings to insights on the three pillars Rockwell Automation sees as critical to automation’s next steps.

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Highly customizable, simplified proportional valve is a step ahead of the competition

Design World

Proportional valves are considered both flow and directional valves, to meter flow and control the direction in which flow is metered. When specifying a proportional valve for fluid power control, you need a driver to control the ramp rate and open the valve. Combining these two devices together allows you to have control flow precisely,… The post Highly customizable, simplified proportional valve is a step ahead of the competition appeared first on Design World.

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How AI Changed Video Editing

Robotics Automation News

Depending on which experts you consult, they will likely tell you that AI is going to impact almost every area of our life in the future. Certain industries and areas of daily living have already been transformed, and some clever AI applications can save a lot of time as well as make life easier. In […].

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NEW J116F1 Series UL-approved relay from CIT Relay & Switch

Design World

CIT Relay & Switch is now offering the J116F1 Series providing 50A switching capabilities in the industry’s smallest package size, ideal for when spacing is tight. Available with standard or wide contact terminals for better heat transfer, the J116F1 can be used in a variety of applications such as buses, forklifts, and golf carts. This… The post NEW J116F1 Series UL-approved relay from CIT Relay & Switch appeared first on Design World.

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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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‘Smart’ Bandage Monitors and Accelerates Wound Healing

Plastics Today

The wireless device incorporates electronics and an engineered hydrogel to monitor the healing process as well as speed up tissue closure and reduce infection via electrical stimulation.

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Amazon Now Offers Supply Chain Software

Automation World

The cloud-based AWS Supply Chain application requires no upfront licensing fees, long-term commitment requirements or the need to re-platform legacy software.

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8 Technologies Changing the Future of Warehouse Automation

Robotics Automation News

Factors such as a rise in consumerism and eCommerce have contributed to the rapid growth being experienced in the warehouse market globally. Along with this growth, warehouses are also being increasingly automated for increased efficiency and productivity. This warehouse automation guide will explore some technologies that are changing the future of warehouse automation.

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Why metal manufacturers should consider alternate fuels in heating and cutting torch applications

The Fabricator

As metal fabrication shops look for production improvements and cost savings, a shift away from acetylene to alternate fuels during the oxyfuel cutting and heating processes may be the answer. Here are four things to consider.

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Locus Robotics raises $117 million in new funding, valuing startup at $2 billion

Robotics Automation News

Locus Robotics, a maker of autonomous mobile robots for fulfillment and distribution warehouses, has raised $117 million in Series F funding, led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and G2 Venture Partners. As part of the financing, Mark Midle, managing director, Goldman Sachs, and Zach Barasz, partner, G2 Venture Partners, will join the Locus’ board of […].

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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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Workforce training and automation, recurrent interwoven themes at FABTECH 2022

The Fabricator

Workforce training and automation in manufacturing were recurrent and interwoven themes at FABTECH 2022 in Atlanta. In the stamping and metalforming area, several of the technological advancements exhibited there are intended to either support a human workforce or reduce the reliance on it.

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Fastener News Desk ‘In The News’ Live Series with Dirk Beveridge

Fastener News Desk

Live from the FastenerTV Studio…it’s ‘IN THE NEWS’ Live with special guest, Dirk Beveridge. Watch on Fastener TV: (44:20). LK: Hello I’m Lisa Kleinhandler, editor in chief at Fastener News Desk. I’m joined by FND’s editor, Cris Young. Welcome to the premiere episode of Fastener News Desk’s In The News Live Series , where we meet with industry leaders that are moving the needle in distribution forward.

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Anellotech Makes Drums of Recycled Mixed Waste Plastics Available

Plastics Today

Partner companies can use 55-gallon drums of aromatics — benzene, toluene, and xylenes (BTX) — produced from recycled mixed waste plastics for research and development.

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Kickstart: A plastics nod to the EU's new packaging rules

Plastics News

A plastics nod to the EU's new packaging rules The European Union's new packaging waste directive could give a boost to recycled-content plastic, and in the minds of some plastics leaders, that's good for business. Reuters and other media are reporting that the new rules, which the EU is reportedly set to unveil today, will set recycled-content targets of 30 percent by 2030 for plastic beverage bottles and 35 percent for many other types of plastic packaging.

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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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3D Vision Systems Enable Robotic Solutions in Quality Control

Metrology

People in various industries are increasingly interested in using robotic quality control solutions. They recognize that doing so could help them save money, reduce defects and enhance outcomes. Many of. The post 3D Vision Systems Enable Robotic Solutions in Quality Control appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Connecting Engineering to Manufacturing with Software for Panel Design and Fabrication

Control.com

The latest electrical engineering software from Zuken and nVent offers to increase productivity and reduce time to market in panel design and fabrication with software that updates with live data and has an easy-to-use central parts library.

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Hysata bolsters its global leadership team

Manufacturer's Monthly

Australian electrolyser company Hysata announced multiple leadership hires as it accelerates the scale-up of its high-efficiency electrolyser and builds commercial momentum globally. The recent hires come off the back of the appointment of Dr Alan Finkel AC as chair of Hysata’s Global Advisory Board. “Our system efficiency (41.5kWh/kg) is truly transformational, and we are building a world-class team across multiple engineering and commercial disciplines to ready the company for mass manufacturi

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As the Fed battles inflation, end markets brace for impact

Plastics News

Even if everything goes as planned, Economics Editor Bill Wood says don't expect the Consumer Price Index curve to get down to normal levels for another five or six quarters.

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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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Teardown: What’s Inside a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)?

Control.com

Variable frequency drive units can be found inside tons of control cabinets, but what happens if you disassemble one to see what’s inside and how it works? We did just that. The results might surprise you.

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Accelerating innovation and growth strategies

Manufacturer's Monthly

Beckhoff Automation’s global managing owner, Hans Beckhoff, and Nick Psahoulias, managing director of Beckhoff Automation, Australia, speak exclusively with Manufacturers’ Monthly about the company’s growing global presence, and the human touch needed in automation technology. Hans Beckhoff, founder, owner and managing director of German giant Beckhoff Automation, has seen a lot in the past 40 years of steering the family-owned business.

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Triastek Receives FDA IND Clearance for 3D Printed Medicine for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis

Additive Manufacturing

NANJING, China, Nov. 21, 2022 — Triastek, Inc. , a healthcare company pioneering 3D printing of pharmaceuticals with its proprietary technology, Melt Extrusion Deposition (MED ® ), announced it received clearance for its Investigational New Drug (IND) application from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate clinical studies of the 3D printed medicine, T21, a potential treatment for ulcerative colitis. “We are excited to receive IND clearance to begin clinical

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Steel Mains to manufacture extra large water mains in WA

Manufacturer's Monthly

Extra-large steel water pipes will be produced in Western Australia for the first time by Steel Mains under a new $58 million Water Corporation contract, supporting local jobs and manufacturing in Kwinana Industrial Area. . The contract was announced yesterday by water minister Dave Kelly, where water pipes spanning 1,600 mm in diameter will be manufactured in Kwinana instead of the Steel Mains’ plant in Victoria.

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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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Secondary sortation of recycled plastics gains additional support

Plastics News

Consulting firm McKinsey & Co. supports the idea of secondary sortation as a way to capture more hard-to-recycle plastics from the waste stream.

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Researchers receive over $221 million in ARC funding

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has granted more than $221 million for 478 new projects through the ARC Discovery Projects scheme. ARC CEO Judi Zielke said that the Discovery Projects scheme supports individual researchers or research teams to innovate and build the ‘new’ knowledge essential for a knowledge-based economy. “Funding these cutting-edge research projects will expand?

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Australian PMI contracts to 44.7 in 2022’s final result

AU Manufacturing

Australia’s Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) slipped further into contraction territory in November following three months of flat conditions. . The Australian Industry Group’s (Ai Group) PMI rating for November fell by 4.9 points to 44.7, indicating deteriorating conditions. Ratings below 50 points indicate contraction, with lower results showing a faster rate of contraction. .

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CEFC to accelerate EV uptake in Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed up to $20.5 million to make green car loans cheaper for Australians through Taurus Motor Finance. . CEFC’s initiative will support an estimated $100 million of green finance for Australian consumers to purchase electric vehicles (EVs). Eligible borrowers will receive discounted interest rates on green car loans, compared to the rate for internal combustion engine-powered (ICE) vehicles.

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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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Mocap spends millions to expand

Plastics News

The Missouri-based maker of caps and plugs has built a new manufacturing site adjacent to its existing operations as part of a larger overall strategy.

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UK and Ukraine close ‘landmark’ digital trade deal

E&T

Ukraine’s first-ever digital trade deal is expected to support its economy through the current crisis and lay foundations for its recovery and revival. . Ukraine’s first deputy prime minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, will sign the trade agreement with UK Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, with officials saying that the deal will support digital commerce through the facilitation of cross-border data flows.

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Government of Canada invests $30 million in AI market

Canadian Manufacturing

VANCOUVER — Canadian government invests $30 million in Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corporation, an AI and robotics company headquartered in Vancouver. This investment, which is being made through the Strategic Innovation Fund, will support a $120.8 million project to develop the world’s first functioning human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots. “Many labour-related challenges are outside the scope of current specialized AI and robotics technology,” said Geordie Rose, co-fou