Design World

MAY 1, 2023

Traditional automation on the manufacturing floor has been machines that take input and give output. Operators give instructions to the equipment which then performs the requested procedures more efficiently than people can do. However, this automation equipment has offered little in the way of monitoring capabilities. With the advent of the Industrial Internet of Things,… The post At the Forefront of Smarter Automation appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 1, 2023

Siemens made a splash at Hannover with several announcements. Some I listed last week. This one is AI and Chatbot. Another one was made by the software group. I am working on that one. Had a number of questions on it. This news highlights further enhancement of Siemens’ long-standing relationship with Microsoft. In brief: Siemens’ new Teamcenter app for Microsoft Teams to use AI, boosting productivity and innovation throughout a product lifecycle Azure OpenAI Service powered assistant can augmen

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Design World

MAY 1, 2023

The following is an overview of different technologies available when selecting the correct electronic valve for your application. Spider Valve Technology Invented and patented by Clippard, this deceptively simple design features only one moving part with a mere 0.007″ of travel. The spider is an armature spring that undergoes a variety of proprietary processes, including… The post Electronic valve technology appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 1, 2023

Columbia university engineers design a robot hand (video below) that is the first device of its kind to join advanced sense of touch with motor-learning algorithms – it doesn’t rely on vision to manipulate objects Think about what you do with your hands when you’re home at night pushing buttons on your TV’s remote control, […]

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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

MAY 1, 2023

LUTZE Inc. is releasing a new LUTZE Cable Solutions for Industrial Automation North America Catalog to support the fast-growing customer base in North America. LUTZE’s flexible and continuous motion cables such as LUTZE SILFLEX, LUTZE SUPERFLEX, MOTIONFLEX and DRIVEFLEX VFD cables are designed for harsh industrial environments and carry multiple approvals for code compliance.

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The Fabricator

MAY 1, 2023

Augmented reality can’t replace the real-world experience for a welder, but the technology can better prepare welding students before they even strike their first real arc.

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Plastics Today

MAY 1, 2023

ExxonMobil, Cyclyx, Sealed Air, and Ahold Delhaize USA demo advanced recycling for plastic waste that's being evaluated for scale.

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Design World

MAY 1, 2023

By Mark Jones The tuna was perfectly prepared, lightly seared, perfectly seasoned. It was a meal fit for a seaside bistro, but I wasn’t oceanside. I was in Ironwood, Mich. Delicious as the meal was, it was no locavore meal. We had stopped in Ironwood, a town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, looking for thimbleberry jam.… The post Tuna, but no Thimbleberries appeared first on Design World.

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Metrology

MAY 1, 2023

The RM-300 simplifies manufacturing, making metrology and part inspection more accessible. The post Digitize Designs Launch Automated Mobile 3D Scanning Inspection Workstation appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Design World

MAY 1, 2023

When BTG needed their IRM400 range of positioning measurement systems to send real-time data over different industrial networks, they found Anybus from HMS Networks. And that was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. The drive to increase the efficiency of international shipping relies on high-performance cranes to transfer containerized cargo quickly and safely from ship… The post Network connectivity solved in automated container ports appeared first on Design World.

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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

MAY 1, 2023

The new mobile robot platform, with collaborative safety features, is being developed as part of three EU R&D projects.

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Design World

MAY 1, 2023

In today’s manufacturing environment, data is everything. Capturing that valuable data—information that can guide critical decisions about production, labor, and machine maintenance—can be accomplished using existing sensors and other devices without a wholesale device changeout. The ability to capture actionable machine data from across a factory is central to Banner Engineering’s Snap Signal series, a… The post Snap Signal® Simplifies Smart Automation appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 1, 2023

What is Snapchat plus Planet Order 2023? Have you wondered to acquire deep understanding of the matter of the subject? If yes, then Qnnit will help you understand some of the basic and advanced knowledge about the Snapchat Planet Order and what it means.

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Design World

MAY 1, 2023

Making decisions based on data, not projections or expected results, can produce far more accurate and efficient outcomes regarding your equipment. Sensor data can be collected and turned into information useful far beyond the narrow scope of part presence or absence. This information can be used to help users objectively make critical decisions such as… The post Data-Driven Decision Making appeared first on Design World.

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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.

Robotics Automation News

MAY 1, 2023

Thermal By FLIR Collaborators Teal and BRINC Mark the Next Generation of Small Thermal-Equipped Unmanned Aircraft for Defense and Public Safety Use Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced continued momentum within its Thermal by FLIR program for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), highlighted by the integration of its Hadron 640R dual visible-thermal payload […]

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Plastics Today

MAY 1, 2023

Mold lifting rings that swivel in all directions, a compact slide unit with “cool” moves, and a C-Pin hex installer that acts as a fail-safe to prevent back-out are among the featured products.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2023

47 robotics investments in the month of March accounted for a total of $526M. The post March 2023 Robotics Investments Total $620 Million appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 1, 2023

The partnership between mRNA Victoria, Afrigen Biologics, and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) will fast-track international collaboration on the development and manufacture of next-generation mRNA vaccines and medicines. A partnership signed today by representatives of the organisations will develop mRNA vaccine collaboration between the two jurisdictions including, a South-African-based World Health Organisation mRNA Technology Transfer Hub in South Africa.

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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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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MAY 1, 2023

Learn how Cisco’s Security Step-Up promotion delivers multi-layered defenses against phishing attacks, credential theft, and malicious web exposures In our recently published Cisco Cybersecurity Re… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Plastics News

MAY 1, 2023

Artificial intelligence may be the next logical step for Industry 4.0 practices; Looking for social media accounts worth following; University of Southern Mississippi encourages students to toss their recycling.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 1, 2023

What does SIEM mean? SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) – the definition is that it is a software system that allows you to detect threats and respond to security incidents.

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Control.com

MAY 1, 2023

Fluid flow control is often crucial to control systems and can be achieved by incorporating control valves. In this article, we will look at the sequence valve and its use in systems to automate fluid flow.

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 1, 2023

Pilot Air’s reach spans the country, from the major cities to the heart of the Australian interior. The business has two purpose-built, state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution hubs in Sydney and Brisbane and a full inventory-controlled spare parts warehouse. We also boast one of the biggest and most established stockists and distribution networks in the country.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 1, 2023

15-week residency program open for technology startups seeking to expand to Asia The K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC), South Korea’s largest accelerator program, has opened applications for its 2023 edition.

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Control.com

MAY 1, 2023

Nokia adds third-party software to run on the MX Industrial Edge platform, optimizing data collection and analysis, network security, and vision applications for automation and manufacturing.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 1, 2023

As we move further into the digital age, online search has become an integral part of our daily lives. We use search engines to find information, products, and services, and the way we search is constantly evolving.

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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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MRPEasy

MAY 1, 2023

Frozen Garden produces its own healthy food products as well as white-label goods for other small brands. To effectively scale up, founder Allyson Straka decided to implement an MRP system. “When we started, we produced 200 smoothies a day,” she says. “Now we produce 1000 with the same number of people.” A small-town operation working […] The post Frozen Food Manufacturer Raises Efficiency by 400% appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Metrology

MAY 1, 2023

Laser scanner allows efficient measurement and inspection of components having complex freeform geometry such as turbine blades, orthopaedic implants and intricate plastic parts. The post Upgraded Laser Scanner Delivers Improved Performance appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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MRPEasy

MAY 1, 2023

Excel and other spreadsheet applications have been used in production planning for decades. Even though they are a viable first-step solution for micro-companies, a growing business should already look for something more scalable. Production planning with Excel: then and now Excel and other spreadsheet applications have been the go-to business management tool for small and […] The post Production Planning with Excel – Opportunities and Limitations appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers a

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 1, 2023

Weak demand in the Australian manufacturing sector has driven the country’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) to a 35-month low, according to the latest data from Judo Bank. The headline seasonally adjusted Judo Bank Australia PMI posted 48.0 in April, down from 49.1 in March, which marks the second straight month-on-month deterioration in overall business conditions and the first back-to-back downturn in the sector since March 2020.

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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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