Automation World

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Apptronik and NASA ready Apollo, a humanoid mobile robot that can manipulate the environment.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Software with the fastest execution time isn’t necessarily the greenest. Leland Teschler • Executive Editor There once was an assumption among computer programmers that a faster program is also an energy efficient program. The idea transmuted over to software programming languages—surely a faster language was a greener one, the logic went. That all changed in… The post The top ten “green” programming languages appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

ExxonMobil, Intel, and Wood PLC share their experiences with UniversalAutomation.org’s shared source runtime execution engine for interoperable, plug-and-produce automation.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Teschler on Topic Leland Teschler • Executive Editor lteschler@wtwhmedia.com On Twitter @ DW_LeeTeschler Back in the 1980s, I wrote an article about hard drives as the PC revolution brought them into the hostile environment of factories. They weren’t faring well. Most hard drives of the time were designed to sit in pristine mainframe computer rooms.… The post When music crashes a laptop hard drive appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

With high employee turnover on the factory floor, manufacturers are asking OEMs to design easy-to-use equipment and provide ongoing training.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Digital transformation is something that all businesses need to go through. Essentially, this involves integrating digital technologies into the business operation to change the way in which the company operates. Although this can be challenging and disruptive, you will find that there are many benefits to doing this, and it could help to boost the […].

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Design World

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

After 10 years of a successful collaboration producing co-located shows at IMTS, both AMT and Hannover Fairs USA have mutually agreed to move in new directions. The move gives Hannover Fairs USA the ability to expand — and both trade shows the flexibility to look into new sectors and initiatives. AMT owns and produces IMTS,… The post IMTS, Hannover Fairs USA agree to part ways appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Norgren’s pneumatic portfolio includes IO-Link enabled products that connect to industrial networks.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Salesforce supports digital service concepts. SICK contributes sensor data integration and sensor apps. Partner world ctrlX World now includes over 60 third-party providers . Ecosystems and partnerships are the current rage. The idea has been building for several years. I’ve seen them with software platforms and also with some hardware. Success with the execution has been spotty.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

At PACK EXPO International, A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. demonstrated its case erectors and sealing machines for hot melt and adhesive tape closures.

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

California's attorney general on Nov. 2 told seven plastic bag makers to prove their products are recyclable in the state or face potentially millions of dollars in fines.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The company debuts its new service at PACK EXPO International to create a platform to join its solution offerings.

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Woojin Plaimm Inc., one of the largest injection molding machine builders in South Korea, is looking west to boost sales.

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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

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A startup company called Foamplant, based in the Netherlands, is launching what it claims is “the world’s first and only fully circular, sustainable open cell foam”. Branded “Moorefoam”, the product will be officially launched at Foam Expo Europe (8-10 November, Stuttgart, Germany). Patented Moorefoam technology enables circular production in the bedding, furniture, automotive and avionics […].

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) , yesterday opened its two-day Australian Manufacturing Innovation Showcase at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne. On display were the innovative outcomes of over 40 collaborative manufacturing research and development (R&D) projects between ambitious Australian businesses and research organisations, including 13 leading universities and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Pony.ai, a leading global autonomous driving technology company, is collaborating with SAIC AI Lab, a division of SAIC Motor (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation), China’s largest auto manufacturer, to jointly explore and advance driverless technology. Together with SAIC AI Lab, Pony.ai launched a concept vehicle based on the SAIC Marvel R model and will build out […].

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

An independent full feasibility study into manufacturing wind turbine components locally is underway in Western Australia as part of a $10 million Wind Turbine Manufacturing Initiative. The WA State Government has commissioned independent consultants Aurecon to undertake a comprehensive full feasibility study to progress findings of previous analysis which initially examined wind farm supply opportunities in Western Australia.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Automation tasks are becoming ever more challenging. Using intelligent software in combination with the relevant automation solutions not only enables workpieces to be loaded and unloaded but also means that machine tools can be set up fully automatically through automatic replacement of tools and clamping devices. FRAI Robotic Technologies, an Austrian company which specializes in […].

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The agricultural bioscience company is developing oilseed Camelina as a platform crop for large-scale production of low-carbon polyhydroxyalkanoate biopolymers.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A collaboration between two robotics companies is showing the potential of the technology to shape how hazardous materials are handled safely in the future. As a television advert by UK telecommunications company EE recently demonstrated, the world of teleoperated robotics is constantly advancing. But beyond attention grabbing stunts, a key aim is to apply this […].

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Marco ten Bruggencate, president of Plastics Europe, said the war in Ukraine deepens the need to move away from fossil fuels, including as a plastic feedstock, a move that will require widespread collaboration.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

RC Mowers, a manufacturer of robotic mowers, has launched a new autonomous mowing robot line to “help landscaping contractors reduce labor needs and scale their businesses to manage fewer employees while improving mowing profitability”. Tim Kubista, vice president of sales and marketing for RC Mowers, says: “RC Mowers’ Autonomous Mowing Robot is a revolutionary product […].

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Metrology

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Edge solutions are a nascent trend that will continue growing to enable digital transformation in every industry and integral to the implementation of Industry 4.0 in manufacturing. Digital transformation necessitates. The post Managing Manufacturing ‘On The Edge’ appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Brain Corp, an artificial intelligence company specializing in cleaning and inventory robotics, has released its “next generation autonomy platform for commercial robotics”. The third generation platform represents the latest evolution of Brain Corp’s BrainOS autonomous robotic operating system, which currently powers over 20,000 autonomous robots operating in public spaces, and has been designed to underpin […].

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Luran S polymer offers UV, heat, and chemical resistance coupled with durability.

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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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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Kodiak Robotics, a startup self-driving trucking company, is partnering with Werner Enterprises, a large US transportation and logistics provider, to establish an autonomous trucking lane and to showcase how efficiently autonomous trucks can be used with a transfer hub model at truckports. The relationship commenced in August with a week-long pilot program in which a […].

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Engineering students from Deakin University have designed and built a solar car for the 2023 World Solar Challenge, which is now at the test-driving stage. The 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge will be held on October 20-27, 2023 and is a 3000-kilometre race stretching from Darwin to Adelaide. Young engineers from all over the world compete with their self-designed solar cars over five days.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Google Canada Logo (CNW Group/Google Canada). MONTREAL — Google Canada has launched the Google Viger space, a sustainability-focused office in downtown Montréal. In order to support Quebec’s technology ecosystem, Google is also committing $2.75 million to continue its support of Mila, expand Google Career Certificate courses and provide Google.org grants to Digital Moment, NPower Canada and other local nonprofits. “Since our beginnings in 2004 where 3 engineers made up our entire pre

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