Design World

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

“This day marks the beginning of Ziehl-Abegg’s $100-million investment into a new, cutting-edge production plant for the North American market.”, said Dr. Marc Wucherer, CEO of the fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg. This is the largest single investment at one location in the company’s 113-year history and is the result of the strong growth in quiet, robust,… The post Ziehl-Abegg invests $100M in construction of a new US production plant appeared first on Design World.

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Quantis

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The manufacturing process in a factory is subject to constant change. The primary goal is to ensure that production runs as fluently as possible in order to generate maximum output. Ideally, all machines run trouble-free. The reality is somewhat different; the production manager is constantly confronted with problems in the production process on the shop floor.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Michael Maxey, recently hired VP of Business Development at Zededa , met with me during the ARC Industry Forum this week in Orlando to discuss progress the company has made over the past year. It has a niche in what they call edge orchestration—a technology that helps organizations manage their edge computing infrastructure. The company certainly had an impressive year.

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

FDA-cleared dental resin and 3D printer compress processing time and reduce costs for dental labs and patients.

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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.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The latest work by computer scientists Bob Coecke and Stefano Gogioso, ‘ Quantum in Pictures ’, aims to make the quantum world more accessible and inclusive. So, whether you’re a high school student or a science enthusiast, the authors are confident that anyone mastering the tools in the book will gain an understanding equivalent to that of a quantum mechanics graduate at university.

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

On his way to address a reception at Plastec West hosted by the Plastics Industry Association, Chief Operating Officer Glenn Anderson took a moment to speak with PlasticsToday about the mood of the industry.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Flexiv, a builder of general-purpose robotics solutions, is set to release a revolutionary new robotic gripper. Featuring industrial-grade force control and an adhesive material based on a gecko’s foot pad, the Grav gripper can lift practically any item that fits within its grasp.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

As art has become more ideas-based and less about reproduction of the world around us, engineering’s role in it has grown in importance. Creating gravity-defying mobiles, rearranging the pieces of an exploded shed, building an inside-out sculpture of a house, and designing a fountain from tipping water hoppers, are all 20 th -century works of art whose success is underpinned by engineering.

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Industrial robotics insights The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) reported record highs in robot sales for 2022 as the industry continues growing. 2022’s growth was sparked by a rebound in the automotive industry as companies are looking to robots to keep the supply chain going and help in the growing electric vehicle (EV) market. This is likely going to continue.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Nasa has revealed its plans to use Blue Origin's recently developed 'New Glenn' heavy-lift rocket to blast off its dual spacecraft for the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (Escapade) Mars mission. New Glenn is the rocket designed by Blue Origin to compete with SpaceX's Falcon Heavy. The rocket's first flight was originally scheduled for late 2021, but this was subsequently pushed back and is still yet to take place.

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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

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Rescue robots are increasingly becoming invaluable tools for emergency response teams. They are designed to assess hazardous environments, retrieve people, and provide medical assistance in dangerous conditions. They have a number of benefits over conventional approaches including improved speed, accuracy, and safety.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

A team of scientists at St George’s, University of London, used artificial intelligence tools to analyse the blood vessels found at the back of the eye and their connection with heart diseases. The team discovere d 119 areas in the genome (complete set of DNA) that help to determine the size and shape of these vessels and which could be used in routine eye checkups to help identify health problems.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The industry dealt with an array of challenges in 2022, so it’s only right that we begin this year with positive news. In January the new car market recorded six months of growth and the best start to a year since before the pandemic. Not surprisingly, electric vehicles played an important part – accounting for one in five new registrations. Meanwhile, the light commercial vehicle sector also enjoyed a boost, posting its first monthly uplift since September 2022, with a similarly positive EV sto

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E&T

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Coordinated by ShareAction, the letters were written to banks including Barclays, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Deutsche Bank and Societe Generale. The investors, who include Candriam, La Française Asset Management and Brunel Pension Partnership, expressed concern that new oil and gas fields may jeopardise the global path to net zero. The investors also warned that these activities were holding back the renewable energy revolution in Europe, which they said was more important than ever as the co

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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.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

RTX Ventures, the venture capital arm of Raytheon Technologies, has made a minority investment in electric propulsion system company H55 to drive the development of electric aviation solutions. The investment in H55 aligns with Raytheon Technologies’ longstanding leadership in the development of innovative and sustainable propulsion technologies.

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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Chocolate, reusable packaging and deposits Sometimes it does seem like everything old is new again. Food and beverage giant Nestlé SA has announced it's reverting to metal can packaging in Germany in a trial for its Nesquik cocoa powder. But rather than nostalgia, the impetus is environmental. It wants to see how consumers react to a reusable packaging format.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Rotary, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG) and Dover, has agreed a partnership with TEXA, a company involved in the design, development and production of diagnostic tools for the vehicle repair industry. The companies say the partnership will enable Rotary to expand its automotive service offerings.

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Modern Materials Handling

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Association for Advancing Automation stats show 44,196 robots ordered in 2022, up 11% over 2021; records result from resurgence in sales from automotive companies looking to boost EV production

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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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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Circularix , a new producer for food-grade post-consumer PET, has opened its first recycling plant in Hatfield, Pa. The 100,000-square-foot plant has capacity to produce 55 million pounds of pellets annually, the company announced Feb. 8. "We are operational at our Hatfield facility and on schedule to complete our U.S. expansion," said Chairman and CEO Leon Farahnik.

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Modern Materials Handling

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Kotek spend 32 years of service at the company, 14 as president and CEO

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Precision, ease of use, and fully automatic setup of all profiles including open and elliptical tubes, tube laser cutting with the ByTube Star 130 boosts the quality and performance of your production. Now with 4kW. Bystronic – Your best choice.

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

To stay on the 1.5-degree pathway for 2050 established by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the global share of BEV sales would have to be close to 100% by 2032. That’s unrealistic.

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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

The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Aluminum roller and recycler Novelis has received the 2022 Supplier of the Year Award in the material supplier category from Hyundai Motor Group.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

UK business needs to look past qualifications When I left school in 1977, I walked out of the gates after my last exam and with no career advice went straight into an electrical apprenticeship, as that’s where most boys went then. A very small number went on to college and university. Most 16-year-olds haven’t a clue what they want in life – I have five children, so I have some knowledge about this.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Commercial Metals Co., Irving, Texas, a manufacturer, recycler, and fabricator of steel and metal products, has named Robert S. Wetherbee to the board of directors.

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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Media Release by EVOK3D Johnson Screens , an Aqseptence Group brand, is a global leader in water filtration and separation products. Johnson Screens offers a comprehensive range of solutions for the wastewater management industry, backed by over 100 years of design, manufacturing, service and sales experience. In 2019, as part of Johnson Screens’ drive for continuous improvement, their designers conducted a Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) review of an existing filtration belt.

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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.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Noble Industries Inc. has broken ground on a 15,000-sq.-ft. addition in Noblesville, Ind.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Photo Credit: Walter USA LLC Walter has introduced the DC118 Supreme solid carbide drill. These 180-degree drills are said to differ from standard solid carbide drills by providing high rigidity against deflection, superior centering accuracy and four margins with corner chamfers, which enable guidance in challenging applications. The 180-degree point angle makes the DC118 Supreme ideal for plunging into inclined or round surfaces because the drill is guided quickly on the margins and centered a

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Imperial Manufacturing Group, Richibucto, N.B., has purchased Norbel Metal Service Inc., which becomes part of Imperial’s Pointe-Claire Steel company.

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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Darwynn Automated Storage (Photo: CNW Group/Darwynn Ltd) SCARBOROUGH — Darwynn Ltd., an Ontario-based company building an end-to-end fulfillment ecosystem, opened its fulfillment facility. Located in Scarborough, Ontario, the fulfillment centre is equipped with technology allowing for merchants to meet both their B2B and B2C fulfillment channel needs.

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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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