Design World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This year’s Hannover Messe trade fair (said to be the world’s largest industrial trade show) takes place from April 22-26 in this northern German city, and some may say the outlook for manufacturing is uncertain. For sure, in his opening remarks, Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairperson of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG listed many reasons… The post Hannover Messe focusing on AI’s impact for 2024 trade fair appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

One of those specialty niche areas of modern compute architecture is technology to handle special needs of edge computing. ZEDEDA developed edge orchestration technology. I see that it is using some Gartner data to tie its fortunes to AI in the form of ML (machine learning). It is growing at enough pace to require additional capital funding. Emerson and Rockwell Automation are two companies in my market space that are invested in this area.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

By Mark Jones I recently saw my first icicle of the year. It was a small, wiggly thing. I know why thanks to some of the ice-related discoveries of the past year. In an example of curiosity driven research, the observation that icicles aren’t perfect cones led researchers to ask why. No one had explained… The post Technical thinking: We still don’t know everything about ice appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Did you know that your new Apple watch can measure stress levels and offer ways to manage them? This was the pitch from the PR agency to get me to talk with MetaBrain Labs. Many PR agencies send press releases capitalizing on whatever the latest media frenzy watches. Many are too over the top for my focus. Mental health is a media frenzy–it is also a very real problem.

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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?

Design World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Contributed by Frances Richards It’s no secret that copper and aluminum are both effective conductors of electricity. Further, most engineers and system designers know that copper is a better conductor and easier to work with, while aluminum is lighter weight and less expensive. Beyond these widely known characteristics, let’s take a closer look at the […] The post What’s the difference between copper and aluminum industrial cable?

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Control.com

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Using a Raspberry Pi and the OpenPLC software platform, create a simple PLC that can be programmed in ladder diagrams with remote access and I/O monitoring dashboards.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Colo.-based Scythe Robotics is adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charge port for its M.52 robot lawnmower. The company said this move will integrate NACS capabilities into their all-electric, fully autonomous commercial mower as early as Q4 2024. NACS , also known as the “Tesla Charger” or SAE J3400, is becoming the standard in electric vehicle (EV) charging, according to Scythe.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A crane, rope, or chain may be required when something needs lifting – plus anchoring points on the load. JW Winco offers a wide range of solutions to fasten the load securely. The classic and simplest lifting points are lifting eye bolts, when a female threaded hole is present the DIN 580, lifting bolt is… The post Securely fasten loads appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Not to be confused with their digital assistant predecessors, artificial intelligence co-pilot tech leverages multi-disciplinary datasets for analysis and insights to help manufacturing workers and potentially complete large portions of work independently.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Motion Industries Inc. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Perfetto Manufacturing and SER Hydraulics. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be finalized at the end of February. The affiliated organizations are well-established, with Perfetto in business since 1986 and SER Hydraulics since 1978.

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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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Automation World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From understanding the core OEE formula to applying it effectively and deciding between standalone and integrated OEE products, Jim Toman of system integrator Grantek offers valuable advice.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Skyports Drone Services, a specialist in drone logistics, surveys, and monitoring, has agreed a strategic partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to explore the feasibility of middle-mile drone logistics in the New York and New Jersey region.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

ABB says its robotics story started in 1974 with what it calls the “sale of the world’s first commercial, all-electric robot, the IRB 6.” In 2024, 50 years later, ABB’s robotics portfolio is stronger than ever with new industrial robot arms, collaborative robot arms, and autonomous mobile robots. ABB will be celebrating 50 years of robotic innovation throughout 2024.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

ABB is celebrating 50 years of robotic innovation throughout 2024. Here, Marc Segura, president ABB Robotics Division, identifies three drivers for robotics-driven AI solutions in 2024, as ABB continues expansion into new segments not previously served by robotic automation.

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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.

Automation World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How optical rotary encoders can provide real-time motion feedback on motion applications using stepper motor-driven linear actuators.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Scythe Robotics, the Colorado-based company developing advanced, commercial-grade autonomous solutions for the landscape industry, says it has adopted the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charge port for M.52. This proactive move will integrate NACS capabilities into their all-electric, fully autonomous commercial mower as early as Q4 2024.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In a world where technology continually reshapes our lives, the unsung heroes of innovation are often the materials that make up the things we use every day. From the cars we drive to the phones in our hands, our experience of the world is fundamentally affected by the materials we have created. Materials throughout history The fields of materials science and engineering have always stood at the forefront of innovation, with the development of new materials consistently being a catalyst for tech

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Metrology

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

After record orders in both 2021 and 2022, robot sales in North American declined by 30% in 2023, according to the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). The post North America Industrial Robot Orders Decline 30 Percent Over Record 2022 appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The cost of a compressor extends beyond the initial purchase price. While the price tag indicates the buying costs, the total cost of ownership (TCO) encompasses additional expenses such as maintenance and energy costs. Understanding the difference is crucial when considering the purchase and operation of a compressor. Often, the total cost of ownership (TCO) is attributed to the initial investment in equipment.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Pleora Technologies’ iPORT NTx-Mini-LC with RapidPIX compression. | Source: Pleora Technologies Pleora Technologies has introduced its patented RapidPIX lossless compression technology. The company said RapidPix can increase data throughput by almost 70% while meeting the low latency and reliability demands of machine vision applications. The Kanata, Ontario, Canada-based company said RapidPIX is initially available on Pleora’s new iPORT NTx-Mini-LC platform, which provides a compres

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As head of the Cisco Trust Office , Matt Fussa leads a global team that partners with government agencies, regulators, and customers to help shape cybersecurity regulation and manage cyber risk.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Operators must adhere to specific safety measures and use appropriate PPE to mitigate the inherent risks associated with laser and plasma cutting.

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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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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Here’s an (un)fun fact: Almost 90 percent of companies had sponsorship programs in 2021, yet only 33 percent of Black employees actually had sponsors, and even fewer Black employees (23 percent) felt … Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Medical Microinstruments announced today that it raised $110 million in a Series C financing round to help commercialize its surgical robot. Fidelity Management & Research Company led the round. Medical Microinstruments said in a news release that it marks the largest-ever investment in microsurgery innovation. The company plans to use the funds to support the commercialization of its Symani surgical system in high-growth markets.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Enterprise observability practices: Opportunities, challenges, and the growing role of AIOps Observability is now firmly established in organizations with 78% of enterprises and large midmarket… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

OMRON is bringing its new midrange MD-650 and MD-900 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to the U.S. and Canada. OMRON said the AMRs are launching as “complete solutions” with top modules from ROEQ. The MD-650 and MD-900 provide a new mid-weight range option at 650 kg and 900 kg payload capacities, respectively. OMRON said the MD-650 moves at a maximum speed of 2.2 m/sec and the MD-900 moves at a maximum speed of 1.8m/sec.

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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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NIST

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As CEO of International Filter Manufacturing Corporation (IFM), I lead an air filtration manufacturing and distribution company that serves customers worldwide. We’re based in Litchfield, Illinois, where our company’s manufacturing facility remains. We have expanded operations across the Midwest, with an office located in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded by Cecilia Ewing, a self-taught filtration entrepreneur with a strong desire to increase small business sales to the federal government

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Part of one of the world’s largest automation and robotics companies, Yaskawa Southern Africa is a pioneer in innovative technologies, not least when it comes to adopting burgeoning trends and automated solutions. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking force in a plethora of sectors, including transportation, healthcare, finance, and agriculture.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Researchers at the Wyss Center work on the Synapsuit exosuit project. | Source: Wyss Center Researchers at the Wyss Center have an ongoing project to develop AI algorithms that use brain signals to control a lightweight exosuit. The Synapsuit project aims to develop high-performance algorithms that decode complex brain signals. In turn, these signals control a lightweight, soft, wearable exosuit that supports arm and hand movement in real-time.

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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

BRAMPTON — The Ontario government is investing $751,607 to support 3,914 laid-off automotive employees impacted by the recent closure of Stellantis automotive assembly plants in Peel and Durham regions. The funding will allow Unifor National to run action centres in Brampton and Oshawa that will try to connect the impacted workers and their families with supports and services.

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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.

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