Automation World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
From automotive, pharmaceutical and building products manufacturers to food processors, industrial users of Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform highlight how they’re using it to bridge the worlds of IT and OT.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
By Mark Jones My wife, Erin, is now the proud owner of a plug-in hybrid vehicle. It is a purchase intended to make us more sustainable. Like previous purchases intended to reduce our environmental impact, it does not make economic sense. It is not our first hybrid. It is our first lithium-ion battery vehicle, fitting… The post Technical thinking: Debating sustainability losses and gains appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Efficiency improvements intrigue me. This technology area of automated storage and retrieval (ASRS) is a little outside my normal purview. The story has merits. Having witnessed a trend towards more small package orders and less frequent large stock pallet orders, MAHLE Aftermarket selected an efficient AutoStore empowered by Kardex robotic cube storage system to increase capacity and throughput.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
ZEEKR is a new electric vehicle (EV) brand from Geely, a Chinese automotive company. Founded in 2021 in Ningbo, China, ZEEKR provides intelligent premium electric vehicles through new technologies and solutions. As a newly developed automotive maker, ZEEKR aims to create synergy between human and machine, striking a delicate balance between aesthetics and technology.
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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.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
A new fish fillet shaping application uses a Rizon 4 adaptive robot to create uniform portions and shapes. | Source: Flexiv The result of increasingly adaptive robots may soon be no farther than your next meal. Flexiv yesterday said its Rizon 4 robot is part of a new food-processing application. Traditionally, the task of shaping fish fillets has been performed by manual labor.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Bosch Rexroth will exhibit a diverse portfolio of factory automation solutions for battery and EV manufacturing in booth 3416 at the NA Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, taking place at Huntington Place in Detroit from October 7-10. Among the technology that will be seen at Bosch Rexroth’s booth will be its… The post Bosch Rexroth demonstrating comprehensive manufacturing solutions at the NA Battery Show appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Smart Function Kit Pressing, a complete mechatronic package from Bosch Rexroth for the quick realization of servo presses, is now available with force control. This means it is now also possible to perform processes in which the target force must be kept constant over a defined period. Intelligent e-tools speed up the selection and… The post Bosch Rexroth adds force control software feature to mechatronic subsystems for pressing and joining applications appeared first on Design World.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Pyka’s Pelican Spray technology combines spray precision and chemical drift reduction technologies to provide crop protection at scale. | Source: Pyka Pyka, a developer of electric aviation technology, raised $40 million in Series B funding. Pyka is commercializing autonomous electric aircraft for a variety of applications, including agricultural crop protection, commercial cargo transportation, and defense logistics.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
AutomationDirect has added the RHINO PSE-S series power supplies which are fully encapsulated in ultra-compact, low-profile housings and ideal for space-limited applications. These cost-effective power supplies offer a wide input voltage range, up to 89% efficiency, and are available in 5, 12, 15, and 24 VDC output voltage options with up to 4.1A/50W.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Kiva mobile robots and mini shelves in a warehouse. Source: Kiva Systems / Logistics Hall of Fame In 2003, Mick Mountz, Dr. Peter Wurman, and Prof. Raffaello D’Andrea invented a mobile robot for fulfillment in intralogistics, founded Kiva Systems, and created a category of automation that has grown over the past two decades. A jury has voted to recognize their innovation by inducting them into the Logistics Hall of Fame.
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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
Design World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
METCASE’s premium TECHNOMET instrument enclosures are now available in an additional new standard color scheme. These elegant desktop and portable enclosures are ideal for medical and wellness electronics, test and measurement, industrial control, peripheral devices and interfaces, switchboxes, communications, and laboratory equipment. The new color choice is traffic white (RAL 9016) for the main case… The post Smart new colors for METCASE’s TECHNOMET premium instrument enclosures appeared
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Image: Western Sydney University NSW Manufacturing businesses across are set to benefit from the announcement of Western Sydney’s newest scale up hub, AMRF Connect. Part of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF) located in the First Building at Bradfield City Centre, AMRF Connect, will help accelerate the growth and competitiveness of the manufacturing sector.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company and global innovator of imaging solutions is pleased to announce its new Optimom 5D turnkey imaging module. The new imaging module features the recently announced Topaz5D image sensor, a compact board, standard connector, and a pre-assembled lens. This comprehensive board-level vision extension seamlessly integrates full-HD 2D vision with the generation of… The post Teledyne e2v announces Optimom 5D turnkey imaging module appeared first on Desi
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Kasey Kromschroeder trades in monster truck driving to focus her attention entirely on her custom metal fabrication business, K2 Fabrication.
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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.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Nuclear fusion is seen as a possible visionary solution to the energy problems of the future – clean and comparatively low-risk. Small atomic nuclei are fused at extreme temperatures and pressures instead of being split as in the reactors of conventional nuclear power plants. A similar process takes place in stars and therefore also in… The post Munich startup Marvel Fusion receives support with up to 20 IDS cameras for research appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Image: industrieblick/stock.adobe.com TasTAFE’s Metals students are now benefiting from the latest technology thanks to the arrival of twelve new portable ‘Welducation Simulators’. TasTAFE is the first organisation in Australia to receive these new Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality simulators and use them for courses. Minister for Skills and Training, Felix Ellis, said the new simulators were a cost-effective, safe, and effective way for students to learn the basics of metalwork.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
*Rev Up to Recert: Programming* is now available, September 25 to November 22, 2024, giving tech learners free access to 20+ hours of tech learning, labbing, and programming—eligible for up to 24 Cisco Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Image: aapsky/stock.adobe.com The South Australian Government has held face-to-face discussions with some of the world’s biggest rail companies regarding the build of next-gen rail fleet using emerging and innovative technologies. Infrastructure and Transport minister Tom Koutsantonis is in Berlin to attend InnoTrans 2024 – the world’s largest trade fair for transport technology.
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
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industry and society, collaboration between the public and private sectors has never been more critical. Trust and safety are ultimately on the line. Learn more from Dev Stahlkopf, Cisco EVP & Chief Legal Officer.
SMMT
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
August car production falls -8.4% in ongoing trend primarily due to model switchovers. Output reaches 41,271 units during traditionally quiet ‘summer shutdown’ month. Production for UK drops by -19.8% as exports decline by more modest -5.9%. UK car production fell by -8.4% in August, according to new figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Connected Conservation Foundation’s Sophie Maxwell shares how innovative technology is safeguarding biodiversity and natural ecosystems, helping to prevent the loss of threatened species, including rhinos, lions, pangolins and elephants.
Canadian Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Future of Work report from McLean & Company points to organizations and their leaders as key players in shaping the future direction of the company and its employees, noting that organizations able to effectively adapt to the variety of rapid evolution drivers and impacts are likely to have a significant competitive advantage in the unpredictable future.
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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
E&T
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Swedish battery developer Northvolt has announced it is cutting 1,600 jobs as it struggles with a tumultuous market for automotives.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
We believe Cisco is the only leader in the Forrester Wave that offers complete network security. Learn how Cisco microsegments everything.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Virtual reality (VR) could be key to reducing the exposure of pedestrians and cyclists to harmful, non-exhaust vehicle emissions, according to a University of Birmingham study.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Read more about Kevin Donaghy's battle with cancer that led to 'Stories of Cancer and Hope,' a book uniting the community to support cancer patients through shared stories and raising funds for cancer charities.
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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.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The global shipping industry is not on track to meet its target of having zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030, according to a new report.
Automation Mag
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2024 (IMTS 2024) showcased manufacturing products in the context of integrated, automated and connected turnkey solutions. According to the event’s organizer, the Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT), tech giants demonstrated software, AI, machine learning, and cloud-based applications, while manufacturing leaders and small innovators showcased solutions to improve workforce productivity and lower costs.
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
These PlasticsToday posts received the most attention on the social media channels of Facebook, LinkedIn, and X over the past 90+ days.
Canadian Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Five Newest Members of Team Vigilance at the Port Weller Dry Docks in St. Catharines, Ontario (CNW Group/Ontario Shipyards Inc.) SAINT CATHARINES — At CANSEC 2023, Vard Marine Inc. (VARD), a Fincantieri company, launched VIGILANCE as their solution to replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Kingston Class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV) under Pillar Two of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS).
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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.
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