Design World

JULY 9, 2024

According to the German Parcel and Express Logistics Association (Bundesverband Paket und Expresslogistik e. V.), 4.15 billion courier, express, and parcel shipments were sent in Germany alone in 2022. Annual shipment growth to around 4.9 billion is realistic by 2027. Against this backdrop and the generally prevailing shortage of personnel, there is only one solution… The post Intelligent robotic vision system destacks up to 800 objects per hour appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 9, 2024

Cycles of marketing thought intrigue me. Suddenly PR people are flooding my email inbox with offers to interview CTOs of security companies who wish to comment on how cybersecurity breaches are a major cause of downtime. I chose this one to post for now partly because it’s a new company. I’m also intrigued by how the IT guy from Uber thinks he can disrupt industrial automation.

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Design World

JULY 9, 2024

Designatronics Inc. has announced that it has appointed Simon Brazier as its Director of Sales and Marketing, following a wide-ranging search process. In this newly created role, Brazier will assume responsibility for leadership and growth for both domestic and international business development. “We’re extremely excited to add Simon to our sales and marketing team.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 9, 2024

Source: Acumatica Acumatica highlights its latest updates to its Manufacturing Edition ERP solution, tailored to be a flexible and user-friendly business management solution. According to the company, its current features and latest capabilities are designed to help manufacturers navigate supply chain inconsistencies and accurately forecast inventory.

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Design World

JULY 9, 2024

DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced today that it was awarded the 2023 Global High Service Distributor of the Year award from Littelfuse, an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected and safer world.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 9, 2024

The World AI Conference brought together 18 humanoid robotics companies from across China. | Credit: WAIC After almost two years of climbing the hype curve, humanoid robots are reaching the point of maturity where it is becoming viable to deploy them into real-world applications. The race is heating up around the world, as dozens of humanoid robot companies put all of their energy, expertise, and knowledge into to creation of this interesting robot form factor.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

JULY 9, 2024

Vacuum cleaner maker will reportedly axe about 1,000 jobs as part of global cost-cutting drive Business live – latest updates The vacuum cleaner and air filter maker Dyson is reportedly cutting about 1,000 jobs in the UK, reducing its British workforce by more than a quarter. Staff were told on Tuesday morning about the cuts as part of a wider cost-cutting drive and efforts to reduce the business’s 15,000-strong workforce around the world, the Financial Times reported.

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Design World

JULY 9, 2024

The international merger of two packaging powerhouses — Dublin-based Smurfit Kappa and Atlanta-based WestRock — creates a global supplier of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, operating in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills. An official announcement of the acquisition was made September 2023. The completed deal was sealed with… The post Smurfit Kappa and WestRock merge forming global sustainable packaging operation appeared first on Design

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Control.com

JULY 9, 2024

Honeywell’s artificial-intelligence-driven Battery MXP provides end-to-end visibility and maximum control for lithium-ion battery manufacturing operations.

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Design World

JULY 9, 2024

igus announced its iComm Box communication module, which enables users to integrate i.Sense sensors into its superwise condition monitoring service. Using advanced algorithms, this all-in-one system collects machine data in real time, displaying the information on an intuitive dashboard and allowing users to make informed, proactive decisions about component maintenance and service life.

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SMMT

JULY 9, 2024

25th automotive Sustainability Report shows UK vehicle manufacturers surpass major milestone with CO2 emissions per vehicle produced halved since 1999. More vehicles made but less energy used in 2023 with an -18% decline in CO2 emissions from factory production. Enhancing UK’s competitiveness could help deliver more than a million British-built zero emission vehicles every year by 2035.

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Design World

JULY 9, 2024

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: The future of Rollon Group in the United States: An interview with CEO Rüdiger Knevels appeared first on Design World.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JULY 9, 2024

AI without security poses significant risks, including data compromise and manipulation. Cisco encourages partners to prioritize security by design, transparency, and continuous monitoring to ensure AI's safe and effective integration into our lives.

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The Fabricator

JULY 9, 2024

Press brake guru Steve Benson answers questions about bend allowances, bend deductions, k-factors, and V-groove bending.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JULY 9, 2024

Beate's Cisco journey began with an internship in Australia, introducing her to a world of career opportunities, and a consulting engineer role in her home of Norway.

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E&T

JULY 9, 2024

Labour has swiftly moved to scrap the de facto ban on onshore wind originally introduced under the Tories in 2016.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 9, 2024

Image: Queensland Government The $18.29 million North Queensland Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Training Facility and Advanced Manufacturing Skills Lab is now open. North Queenslanders looking to capitalise on the State Government’s Big Build of clean energy, infrastructure, and housing have a new home to hone their skills for the region’s in-demand blue collar careers.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 9, 2024

Nomura DS’s 20J3XBTC is a Swiss-type machine with a fully programmable second B-axis on the subspindle that can operate concurrently with the B-axis on the main spindle. Manufacturers can use this added machining capacity to machine parts faster and more efficiently, often producing complex parts complete. Photos by Julia Hider, MMS. For shops looking to increase unattended machining, Swiss-type lathes are among the best options.

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Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 9, 2024

Image: MIND AND I/stock.adobe.com CEO & managing director of Patrys Limited, Dr James Campbell, has been appointed as chair of AusBiotech following a unanimous board vote. “It’s an extraordinary privilege to be appointed chair of AusBiotech and to lead our organisation in partnership with the board and our CEO, Rebekah Cassidy, at such a pivotal time for our members,” said Campbell.

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The Fabricator

JULY 9, 2024

Augmentus, a provider of AI and robotic systems for welding, abrasive blasting, thermal spraying, polishing, and grinding, has opened its first U.S. experience center in Texas.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 9, 2024

Image: Fleet Space Australia’s leading space exploration company, Fleet Space Technologies, has announced the installation of its advanced solution, ExoSphere, to support Barrick Gold’s copper exploration at the Reko Diq project in Pakistan. Aiming to unlock new insights and predictive capabilities to enhance outcomes and streamline exploration operations, the Exosphere project utilises the latest advances in space technology.

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The Fabricator

JULY 9, 2024

T&H Lemont has shipped the third of three TIG mills to a producer of stainless steel pipe for commercial HVAC, industrial refrigeration, power generation, and industrial processing applications.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 9, 2024

Image: overcrew/stock.adobe.com Addressing the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Procurement Practices of Government Agencies, Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) emphasised the importance of government procurement and product stewardship in utilising Australia’s substantial annual tyre waste. Overseeing the national Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme (TPSS), TSA aims to reduce the environmental impact of Australia’s 540,000 tonnes of used tyres annually.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 9, 2024

VANCOUVER — Scope AI Corp. announces that it has entered into technology agreement with Ovryde Ltd. whereby Ovryde has agreed to transfer its ownership and rights relating to delivery and application of quantum resilient entropy (the QSE Technology). Quantum resilient entropy is an advanced security measure designed to protect data against the future threats posed by quantum computing, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure in an increasingly digital world.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 9, 2024

Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adobe.com Victorian Deputy premier and minister for Medical Research the Hon Ben Carroll has officially opened the newly built Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) within the heart of the Monash Technology Precinct, Clayton. The centre is set to accelerate medical innovation and the development of life-saving treatments.

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Manufacturing Management

JULY 9, 2024

Rachel Reeves has been appointed as the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK and in her first speech said the new Treasury will focus on a new era of industrial strategy with a focus on seizing opportunities towards the UK energy transition.

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Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 9, 2024

AI can improve productivity, unlock human capital, increase international competitiveness, bolster supply chain resilience, and help manage carbon footprints. Image: Shuo/stock.adobe.com Ai Group last year celebrated its 150th anniversary. Central to our purpose is assisting Australian businesses to cope with change. In our history we have guided members through two world wars, a depression, several recessions, two global pandemics and countless industry plans.

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The Fabricator

JULY 9, 2024

The 39DL Plus ultrasonic thickness gauge from Evident offers ultrafast scanning speeds and integrated wireless connectivity for precision and corrosion thickness inspections.

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Plastics Today

JULY 9, 2024

The accreditation gives SPE observer status in the assembly and enables its participation in negotiations surrounding the global treaty on plastic pollution.

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Automation Mag

JULY 9, 2024

Yusuf Altintas, founder and president of Vancouver-based Manufacturing Automation Laboratories ( MAL ), has been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the nation’s highest civilian honours. The governor-general, Mary Simon, recognized 83 prominent Canadians on June 27 for their impacts on their respective fields. Altintas, a professor in the department of mechanical engineering at the University of British Columbia’s ( UBC ‘s) Vancouver campus and leader in the field of metal-cutt

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