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Mechanical considerations for 6G systems

Design World

The 5G to 6G Transition The evolution of Fifth Generation (5G) communications networks from earlier cellular wireless systems is being realized worldwide. Mobile internet access with voice, video, and data communications is being provided by a combination of diversified terrestrial and satellite-communications (satcom) equipment. However, despite 5G’s generous bandwidth, it is being consumed quickly by… The post Mechanical considerations for 6G systems appeared first on Design World.

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Digital Twin Consortium Publishes Platform Stack Architectural Framework

Gary Mintchell

Are you interested in building digital twins? Here is a potential source for ideas. Also, it can be a place to contribute to the growth of the technology. The Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) announced the Platform Stack Architectural Framework: An Introductory Guide. The guide, designed for C-Suite and business leaders, provides foundational building blocks and central concepts of a digital twin system.

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Rotor Clip website now provides new functionality

Design World

Rotor Clip has announced the launch of its new website, designed to meet the needs of engineers, buyers, and distribution partners in search of quality retaining rings, wave springs, and hose clamps. With an extensive range of products, a user-friendly interface, and exceptional customer service, rotorclip.com aims to revolutionize the fastener industry and become the… The post Rotor Clip website now provides new functionality appeared first on Design World.

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Is Value Stream Mapping a skill worth mentioning?

Chris Hohmann

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is popular and hype to a point it makes it a kind of Lean emblem. An academic mocked a company’s low Lean maturity for not displaying any Value Stream Map. It was not only shocking to my ears, but proved the academic’s own low maturity on the subject. Value Stream Mapping … Continue reading Is Value Stream Mapping a skill worth mentioning?

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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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Heilind Electronics introduces E-Switch’s TL3275 Series right angle SMT Tactile Switch

Design World

Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for E-Switch, features the TL3275 Tactile Switch. The TL3275 Tactile Switch has multiple LED options and silver or gold contact materials, providing customers with flexibility and customization options. With an electric rating of 50 mA and 12 Vdc, this switch ensures reliable performance in a… The post Heilind Electronics introduces E-Switch’s TL3275 Series right angle SMT Tactile Switch appeared first o

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Complex Motion Control with Time-Sensitive Networking

Automation World

As automated systems involving motion control become more complex, Time-Sensitive Networking enables Ethernet to provide deterministic network communications.

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Trusted Training for Trusted Solutions: Cisco Validated Framework Tutorials on Cisco U.

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

There are things in life that just go better together. Salt and pepper. Fish and chips. Chili and cheese. Another perfect pairing, if you’re hungry for tech training, is the combination of Cisco U.

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Leuze technology report: Dynamic interactions made safe

Design World

During automated material transfer between robot cells and automated guided vehicles, people must not stray into the danger zone unnoticed. An innovative solution by Leuze secures the transfer stations by means of dynamic protective field adjustment. This makes additional safety measures such as barriers and fences unnecessary. Risk-free full automation In smart factories, the flow… The post Leuze technology report: Dynamic interactions made safe appeared first on Design World.

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AI-equipped speeding camera test catches 500 driving offences

E&T

Hampshire and Thames Valley Police forces deployed the Sensor Test Vehicle, which is made by Aecom, on the A34 and A303 earlier this month. The van is equipped with two cameras, which capture suspected offences. One of them is set at a shallow angle to identify mobile phone use to the ear, and to see whether the seatbelt is going across the body or hanging down behind the driver.

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Victoria’s largest-ever land defence contract win

Manufacturer's Monthly

Hanwha Defense Australia has won a multi-billion-dollar defence contract to build Australian military vehicles in the Geelong region, delivering significant benefits for the state’s economy and creating hundreds of highly skilled local jobs. Minister for manufacturing sovereignty Ben Carroll today congratulated Hanwha Defense Australia on its successful bid to deliver the Commonwealth Government’s LAND 400 Phase 3 program, which will see the company build and maintain 129 Infantry Fighting Vehic

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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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EU Council adopts green fuel requirements for the maritime sector

E&T

The new EU law to decarbonise the maritime sector has cleared its final adoption stage, putting an end to two years of intense negotiations. The main objective of the initiative is to increase the demand for and consistent use of renewable and low-carbon fuels, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector. Under the new agreement, shipping will be covered by the EU’s emissions trading system (ETS) from 2024 and FuelEU Maritime from 2025.

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GreenPower appoints Matheny Commercial EV as commercial truck dealer in West Virginia

Canadian Manufacturing

Photo: GreenPower. SOUTH CHARLESTON — GreenPower Motor Company Inc., announced the appointment of Matheny Commercial EV as its dealer for commercial vehicle sales in West Virginia. “With more than a century of experience in truck sales and service, Matheny brings a level of knowledge and customer service to the GreenPower family of dealers that is second to none,” said Claus Tritt, GreenPower’s Vice President of Medium-Duty and Commercial Vehicle Sales. “Matheny marks the

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Researchers warn of collision dangers between drones and planes

E&T

Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida and Unmanned Robotic Systems Analysis (URSA) have developed a new way to accurately count and objectively analyse close encounters between drones and aeroplanes – without depending solely on pilot sightings. The team analysed over 1.8 million piloted aircraft operations and nearly 460,000 flights by small, uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) around Dallas–Fort Worth airport.

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Australian composite innovator launches triple road-train tanker

Manufacturer's Monthly

Omni Tanker has launched a world-first composite triple road train, able to move almost 100 tons of payload in a single haulage run, while significantly reducing operational costs for its customer Townsville Logistics. Employing advanced composite materials and engineering practices commonly found in aerospace, Omni Tanker’s new triple tanker features world-first Mould-in-Baffles to better manage the movement of fluid (surge) in the road tankers, enhancing safety, while advanced fabrication tech

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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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UK will fail to protect 30 per cent of English land and seas without action, peers say

E&T

A report from the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee said that an “urgent step change” is needed if the target is going to be delivered on time. It found that only around 6.5 per cent of natural habitats in England are effectively protected. An additional three million hectares (23.5 per cent) will need to be given protected status in order to achieve the ‘30 by 30’ target.

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Managing a silica dust exposure control plan

Manufacturer's Monthly

Respirable Crystalline silica (RCS) dust is created by cutting, sawing, grinding, drilling, and crushing silica-producing materials. Crystalline silica is essentially quartz and is mainly found in stone, brickwork, sand, and concrete manufacturing industries. In particular, challenging environments like mine sites, wharves, and heavy vehicle workshops struggle with silica dust.

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Kickstart: Interest rates, machinery sales and plastics

Plastics News

When the U.S. Federal Reserve meets today, the general expectation is that there will be another slight increase in interest rates. Expect that to mean slowing sales for plastics machinery and other big ticket items.

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Main Sequence surpasses $1 billion funds under management

Manufacturer's Monthly

Main Sequence, the Australian deep tech investment fund founded by CSIRO, has today announced the first close of its third fund, raising $450 million, surpassing the milestone of $1 billion. Recognising that Australia’s expansive research and innovation capabilities offer a unique opportunity to solve global challenges, the fund welcomed the participation of large institutional funds, wealth groups and top-tier climate investors.

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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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Frost & Sullivan Awarded Duopharma Biotech with the 2022 Malaysian Company of the Year Award

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SAN ANTONIO – July 27, 2023 – Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Malaysian biosimilars industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Duopharma Biotech Berhad (Duopharma Biotech) with the 2022 Malaysian Company of the Year Award. Duopharma Biotech delivers accessible and affordable healthcare to the Malaysian population by leveraging biosimilars, which are scientifically approved alternatives to drugs derived from biological sources.

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Banner Releases the K100 Basic Beacon for Tool Status Indication

Control.com

Banner Engineering’s new K100 Basic Beacon makes machine status available at a quick glance in a variety of colors with configurable patterns and intensities, a good fit for virtually all settings and users.

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Advances in exoskeleton technology improve productivity, safety

The Fabricator

Exoskeleton technology has become lighter and more flexible, making labor less laborious. Software has been developed that assesses individual stressors so that the device can provide custom support.

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Advanced imaging technique could boost Great Barrier Reef recovery

E&T

Covering less than 0.1 per cent of the ocean surface, coral reefs support 25 per cent of all marine life. But according to Unesco, 21 of 29 World Heritage reefs have been damaged through heat stress and bleaching. In warmer or polluted waters, corals expel algae, which provide sustenance through photosynthesis; the corals then turn white and can die if the water temperature remains high.

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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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Australia’s top food manufacturing companies impress at foodpro

Manufacturer's Monthly

Foodpro 2023 has wrapped for 2023 showcasing more than 400 innovative exhibitors in the food manufacturing space. Visitor foot traffic was strong and constant throughout the hugely successful four-day B2B event held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 23-26. The most populated industry sector at the show was meat and seafood with visitors’ areas of interest comprising of plant equipment, ingredients, food science and technology, processing and packaging, packaging materia

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BT start-up plans to turn 60,000 street cabinets into EV charging points

E&T

BT’s start-up and innovation company Etc. has today announced it will begin pilots to transform decommissioned street cabinets into EV charging points in a bid to accelerate the UK’s journey to net zero. The first phase of the pilots will take place in Northern Ireland this autumn. If successful, it will be expanded to the public with more pilot locations added across the UK later in the year.

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California's Central Plastics sees continued growth in the future

Plastics News

Central Plastics is benefiting from an investment of millions of dollars in a new building and new equipment, the company's CEO said, as the firm works to increase its profile.

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Flooring Manufacturer Boosts Energy Efficiency 15%

Automation World

Swedish manufacturer Tarkett saves 800 MWh of energy per year using ABB’s Ability data insights.

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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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Marc Raibert on the future of robotics

Robotics Business Review

In this episode, we replay the keynote fireside chat between Steve Crowe and Marc Raibert from the 2023 Robotics Summit & Expo. The post Marc Raibert on the future of robotics appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Meet our Hybrid Work Hero from the Cisco Global Advocate Awards 2023

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Meet Josh, Senior Systems Reliability Engineer at T-Mobile and our Hybrid Work Hero, from the Cisco Global Advocate Awards 2023: Americas event Welcome, Josh! Thanks for joining us today.

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Novel PET Recycling Technology Put to the Test

Plastics Today

Switzerland-based gr3n signs MOU with Intecsa Industrial to build microwave-assisted depolymerization facility.

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Provide State-of-the-Art Endpoint Protection as a Managed Service 

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco Secure Endpoint (formerly AMP for Endpoints) provides comprehensive, cloud-based security for endpoint detection and response (EDR).

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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.