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Norway announced as Partner Country for Hannover Messe 2024

Design World

Norway will be the Partner Country at Hannover Messe 2024. Jan Christian Vestre, Minister of Trade and Industry, Norway, and Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG, made the official announcement at the recent signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in Berlin. The designation of Norway as Partner Country spotlights an… The post Norway announced as Partner Country for Hannover Messe 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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Responsible Computing Aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gary Mintchell

The big internal debate at OpenAI last week that spilled into the general news domain highlights the struggle over developing technology as quickly as possible (usually to be the first with a hugely profitable product) against those who seek some responsibility among the developers. These latter would be trying to avoid the social discord and personal angst caused by Facebook/Instagram/TikTok algorithmic feeds.

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Motion names new automation intelligence GVP

Design World

Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, named Mike Esposito to group vice president, Motion Automation Intelligence, effective immediately. Most recently, Mr. Esposito served as Director of Motion Automation Intelligence’s Engineering Assembly Solutions (EAS), having joined Motion as part of the Kaman… The post Motion names new automation intelligence GVP appeared first on Desi

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The State of IoT and Edge Technology Development

Automation World

The latest Eclipse Foundation survey reveals technology development trends around edge computing, artificial intelligence and security and shows that control logic is still more widely applied than AI at the edge.

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Advanced Traceability: Implementing Reliable, Compliant Tracking in Manufacturing

The rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. In the event of a defect, recall, or customer complaint, manufacturers must quickly identify and trace the affected parts and components, including their maintenance, installation, and purchase history – back to the purchase order.

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Emerson launches compact valve position indicator for quick and easy commissioning

Design World

Emerson announces its new TopWorxTM DVR Switchbox, an entry-level addition to the DV Series of valve position indicators. It combines a durable resin enclosure, compact size, and a patented cam design that provides water and wastewater systems, food and beverage production lines, and industrial utilities with a reliable valve position feedback tool.

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Heddle shipyards boosts manufacturing capabilities with $107 million investment

Automation Mag

Manufacturer Heddle Shipyards in St. Catharines, a ship construction and repair company, is investing $107 million to improve its facilities and processes. The company will use this investment to tackle complex Vessel Life Extension (VLE) projects at its Port Weller Dry Docks in St. Catharines and create 30 new, good-paying jobs in the region. With the $107 million investment, Heddle Shipyards will implement the processes, engineering, training and equipment needed for VLE projects, including on

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Data Flow Tutorial With Mage.ai | Part 3: Connecting to Google Sheets

Control.com

In this article, we will explore the inbound integration to the mage.ai pipeline, connecting to the spreadsheet data source using the Google Sheets API through a JSON credentials file.

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Technical thinking: Mind not blown

Design World

By Mark Jones The Science Desk at The Atlantic pulled together its 74 mind-blowing science stories of 2022. I finished the list with my mind unblown, but one observation did linger. Number 9, “beyond a certain temperature — as low as 95°, by some estimates — fans do more harm than good,” stuck in my… The post Technical thinking: Mind not blown appeared first on Design World.

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Emerson Takes Digital Transformation to Next Level With New Edge Solution

Control.com

Emerson has expanded its DeltaV automation platform with the introduction of DeltaV Edge Environment. DeltaV Edge Environment is designed to make data more accessible for OT and IT applications.

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Impacts of 3D IC On The Future

Design World

Developers of high-end semiconductor products that face manufacturing limitations with respect to die sizes are investing in 3D stacked die technology. These advanced designs already push current design-for-test (DFT) solutions to the limits: tool run time, on-chip area demand, test pattern count, and test time. The next major step for improving system-in-package technology is 3D… The post Impacts of 3D IC On The Future appeared first on Design World.

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A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing

Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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How can community college welding programs update, evolve?

The Fabricator

As the welding industry becomes more advanced, sustainable, safe, versatile, and connected, Gina Cutts says community college welding programs must adapt and update to meet employers’ needs.

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CHIPS R&D Chiplets Interfaces Technical Standards Workshop

NIST Manufacturing

The CHIPS Research and Development Office’s Chiplets Interfaces Technical Standards Workshop will be held as a hybrid in-person and virtual event from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Festo Power Up Focuses on Food and Beverage Machine Builders

Automation World

From design to commissioning, Festo’s Power Up helps OEMs lower integration costs and add advanced automation capabilities.

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Talent Talk: Is Labor Hoarding Over?

Plastics Today

Having lived through the tightest labor market of their lifetime, employers in the manufacturing sector have been reluctant to lay off workers when the economy slowed down. Is that changing?

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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NIOA announces Picatinny Arsenal tenancy

Manufacturer's Monthly

The NIOA Group has taken up a tenancy at Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey as it looks to strengthen allied supply of critical munitions. NIOA Group CEO Robert Nioa said the company’s expansion into the United States Army’s Joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and weapons demonstrated its commitment to play a key role in armaments supply to the US Army and its allies.

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Solid-state breakers could open up novel DC applications

Drives & Controls

The use of DC (direct current) in industry promises new ways to simplify the integration of renewable energy and battery technologies, and to increase energy efficiencies.

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Desktop Metal CEO: What's Next After the Deal to Merge with Stratasys Fails

Industry Week

Ric Fulop: "It was a distraction," "We probably are going be worth more than them in the future," "They're three times our revenue, but we're getting 40% of the company, which is what pissed off their investors"

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IO-Link safety system is ?the first? to operate at the field level

Drives & Controls

Pilz claims to be offering the first safe field-level communication system based on the IO-Link communications system. Its new IO-Link Safety (IOLS) system comprises a master, field devices and accessories. The package is said to make it easier to integrate IO-Link Safety technology into plant and machinery, and to exploit the benefits of the non-proprietary IO-Link system for functional safety.

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5 Ways CMMS Software Transformed Broderick's Manufacturing Plant: A Case Study

Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

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Transforming career development through AI

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The Transformational Tech series highlights Cisco’s grant recipients that use technology to help transform the lives of individuals and communities.

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Production Pulse: Cyber Attacks at Boeing, Clorox Raise Industry Awareness

Industry Week

Editors from IndustryWeek, Smart Industry, SecurityInfoWatch, Fleet Maintenance, Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing and Electronics Design discuss the higher profile that cyber attacks have been taking in the manufacturing world.

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Building a greener tomorrow: the power of partnerships

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Co-authored by Ilham Rahali, Head of Commercial Partnerships at Orange Business, and Pascal Allochon, Partner Sales Leader at Cisco in France.

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MHI and Orica partner to explore emission reduction opportunities

Manufacturer's Monthly

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) and Orica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore potential opportunities for collaboration on emission reduction initiatives, aligned with MHI and Orica’s shared decarbonisation ambitions. The collaboration will leverage MHI’s reputation for manufacturing excellence and innovation, as well as Orica’s existing presence and emerging opportunities in the global renewable hydrogen and ammonia markets.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Never Mind Metrics: You Can't Always Measure Transformation

Industry Week

When Koch Industries demanded change, subsidiary Invista collaborated with Amazon Web Services to create a digital twin system that could pay dividends for decades.

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Innovation leaders back growth program

Manufacturer's Monthly

Speakers at the National Innovation Policy Forum, have supported the $392 million Industry Growth Program, announced by science minister Ed Husic. The meeting of business innovators and research leaders aimed to capture ideas to help evolve the Australian innovation system to best support the country’s needs. Over four themes, the Forum called for a maturation of the Australian innovation system, with a stronger investment in systems proven to be able to scale, and clear and long-term policy sig

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How Can Technology Advance Our Lean Effort??

Industry Week

Digital works best when it’s pulled in to add value for specific process improvements.

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Strong economy powers Victorian regional jobs to record high

Manufacturer's Monthly

Jobs in Victorian regional communities have risen to an all-time high, driven by a strong economy that is delivering benefits for Victorians in every corner of the state. Victoria ’s regional unemployment rate was the equal lowest in the country in October, figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show, as 4,400 more Victorians secured work in regional areas.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Protolabs' Pivot from Prototype to Production

Industry Week

Speed had been the additive manufacturer's priority in its first 25 years of existence, but they wanted to expand their capabilities.

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Return to Sender: Why DMARC is no longer a “nice to have”

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The continued prevalence of email vulnerabilities has increased the need for an advanced enterprise DMARC solution that makes it easier for Cisco customers to secure their domains quickly, and… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Michal Goc, Lifetime Achievement Award winner is breaking barriers to achieve the impossible

Automation Mag

Automation has often had the misfortune of being misunderstood as a segment that takes away jobs. The scope of automation technologies has expanded quite rapidly. Industrial automation, in particular, has redefined job roles and skills required to work in manufacturing facilities today. It has removed the necessity of human beings working in dull, dirty and dangerous environments.

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Bromley Creek Quarry receives a 5-year permit

Canadian Manufacturing

KAMLOOPS — Progressive Planet Solutions Inc., involved in developing CleanTech solutions, announces a new 5-year permit has been received for the Bromley Creek zeolite quarry in partnership with International Zeolite Corp. Progressive Planet has an existing option agreement to purchase a 50% interest in IZ’s Bromley Creek claims, mine lease and quarry located in Princeton, BC.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.