Design World

JANUARY 3, 2023

Gone are the days when inventory inaccuracy is just part of doing business. As new technology is increasingly affordable and pervasive, more third-party logistics (3PL) companies embrace innovation to improve their competitive advantage. Inventory accuracy is one of the most important KPIs for any 3PL or warehouse. The higher the accuracy, the faster orders can… The post Drones take the night shift for improved inventory tracking appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

JANUARY 3, 2023

Plant floor network upgrades, legacy system migration, and exploration of new tech—such as unified namespace, analytics and artificial intelligence—will all likely play major roles in industry’s digital transformation this year.

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Design World

JANUARY 3, 2023

NewTek Sensor Solutions offers the most advanced and user-friendly signal conditioner that pairs with AC-operated linear and rotary position sensors to deliver reliable feedback in DC voltage, current, and digital outputs for use in factory automation, materials testing, packaging, and dimensional gaging applications. Offering an intuitive set-up of AC-operated LVDTs and RVDTs in process control […].

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 3, 2023

Siemens sent a news release notifying the release of its 2022 Sustainability Report. Regarding sustainability, click the link on the Carbon Almanac image on the right sidebar for general information about reducing our own carbon footprint. Siemens has been a pioneer in sustainability for many years and is continuing to accelerate its commitments. With the publication of its Sustainability Report covering environmental, societal and corporate governance (ESG) for fiscal 2022, the company announce

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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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Design World

JANUARY 3, 2023

2023 is finally here and the staff at Bearing Tips can’t wait to continue bringing you the best bearing-related content available. But before we do that, we want to give 2022 a proper send-off. So here’s a recap of the 5 articles that most captured your attention on Bearing Tips this year. 5. Thordon Bearings […]. The post The top 5 Bearing Tips articles of 2022 appeared first on Design World.

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Plastics News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Ultima is owned by a group of local investors led by Greg Riedford, who previously co-founded compounder Omni Plastics LLC. Omni was acquired by Celanese Corp. in 2017.

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 3, 2023

Student researches bioplastics from duckweed, Biodegradable Disposable Tableware Market, biodegradable golf balls, AIMPLAS’ pilot line for bio-nanomaterials, land use in the bioplastics-from-biomass equation.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 3, 2023

Inconsistent leg lengths in bent tubes bedevil many a shop. How can you know the cause? Understand how tube bender axes are measured and set.

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 3, 2023

Tremendous technological advances are leaving the confines of R&D to meet global healthcare needs.

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E&T

JANUARY 3, 2023

The car firm, which is headed by Elon Musk, claims that its Model S can drive up to 360 miles between charges. According to the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), Tesla had been exaggerating the “driving ranges of its cars on a single charge, their fuel cost-effectiveness compared to gasoline vehicles as well as the performance of its Superchargers” on its official local website from August 2019 until recently.

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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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Plastics Today

JANUARY 3, 2023

A history lesson on feudalism reveals why recycling works so much better in Europe than in America.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Nowadays, you would have noticed that all the activities are carried out through the web or mobile based. Even then most of the businesses and high profile organizations relied on the desktop application to run their most important business processes. In this article, let us learn about Desktop automation and its different tools and its […].

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Manufacturing Management

JANUARY 3, 2023

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high-performance electric vehicle battery packs has sealed a multi-million-pound contract to supply batteries to Lotus for its new all-electric Evija, the world’s most powerful production car.

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 3, 2023

Levi Kishbaugh succeeds Brian Bechard, who passed away in August, to lead the microcellular foam injection molding pioneer.

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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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Control.com

JANUARY 3, 2023

Previously, we described how to use the new Arduino PLC IDE to control discrete devices. This tutorial will describe how to connect various peripheral equipment (VFD and robot) using analog inputs and outputs.

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E&T

JANUARY 3, 2023

The latest data analysed by Atlas VPN revealed that as of December 2022, companies paid a total of €2.83bn (£2.48bn) in 1,401 cases of violating various data protection laws. Of that amount, GDPR fines in the last year totalled €832m (£731m), a 36 per cent decrease from the previous year. The most shocking part of the report, however, was the severity of the charges imposed on a single entity – Meta.

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Plastics News

JANUARY 3, 2023

While the extreme cold may be a reminder of widespread shutdowns leading to material shortages throughout 2021, the December storm resulted in only limited power outages in Texas.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Property is a long-term asset. If not carefully selected, it could also be a long-term liability. This is why if you want to buy property in Miami Beach or anywhere else in Florida, you must be appropriately informed and with correct guidance, or you may leap too far and fall too hard. Thankfully, you can find insightful […].

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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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Seeburger

JANUARY 3, 2023

Since 1986, SEEBURGER has been transforming the IT integration landscape with one future-proof platform, the SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite (BIS). Nearly 40 years later, we continue to help companies of all sizes, across all industries, solve today’s integration challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s integration requirements. IT departments are facing a dramatic shortage of staff.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Manufacturing software is a type of software that assists small companies in streamlining their manufacturing processes and improving operational efficiency. In particular, cloud-based solutions offer fast deployment, allowing businesses to implement their software without waiting for physical installation. Additionally, online solutions provide improved scalability and flexibility, meaning businesses can quickly add or remove functionality as […].

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MRPEasy

JANUARY 3, 2023

In the final quarter of 2022, we conducted a survey among all MRPeasy users. Today, the results are in and analyzed. Here is a short summary of what our clients say about their experience with MRPeasy. What we asked In order to conduct a survey that would not take more than a minute out of […]. The post MRPeasy Customer Survey 2022 appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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NIST Manufacturing

JANUARY 3, 2023

The closeout of the NIST PSCR Pulse Accelerator Program last year brings exciting impacts across the board for public safety, with technology-based businesses eager and ready to improve their communications.

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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

Control.com

JANUARY 3, 2023

Moxa’s latest industrial gateways, the AIG-100 Series, aim to simplify remote data transfer between IIoT devices and are especially targeted for increasing communication efficiency in renewable energy systems.

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E&T

JANUARY 3, 2023

Taiwanese tech giant TSMC said on Thursday (29 December) that it had started mass production of next-generation chips, among the most advanced to come to market. The Taiwanese company operates the world's largest silicon wafer factories and produces high-performance chips used in everything from smartphones and cars to missiles. It is also Apple's primary chip supplier. .

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The Guardian Manufacturing

JANUARY 3, 2023

In the 13 years since Ties Carlier and his brother started their e-bike company, it has grown to over 1,000 employees but, he says, there is a lot more to do to improve urban environments The rebuilt Battersea power station in south-west London is an impressive architectural feat: its landmark towers were carefully deconstructed and then rebuilt while the derelict structure beneath was filled with modern conveniences.

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AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 3, 2023

Media Release by ARENA. On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced it has awarded $41.5 million in funding across 13 research projects to support research and development (R&D) and commercialisation activities that aims to significantly reduce the cost of solar. . Funding for ultra-low-cost solar R&D will build on ARENA’s previous investment into solar PV and is supporting projects that align with ARENA’s ‘Solar 30 30 30’ ta

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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 Guardian Manufacturing

JANUARY 3, 2023

Energy crisis piles pressure on small and medium-sized businesses that are struggling with other costs What a nuclear power station tells us about Germany’s energy dilemma Mercedes faces dilemma over dependence on Russia and China The winding route through the German countryside from Stuttgart to the small town of Mulfingen gives few clues that this south-west region is home to several companies that are global market leaders in their field.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 3, 2023

Happy New Year! Not only is 2023 a new year, another new beginning, it’s Mol dMaking Technolo gy ’s 25 th anniversary! We will be officially celebrating this milestone with our March issue, but be on the lookout for special coverage throughout the year — you may see some familiar faces and read some familiar stories that helped to build the MMT brand throughout the past 25 years!

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E&T

JANUARY 3, 2023

The car firm raised its stake in Zenseact to 100 per cent ownership. It already owned 86.5 per cent of the company. Zenseact develops software using AI that is currently used for driver assistance systems but could one day enable full self-driving vehicles. The OnePilot software is currently capable of anticipating and avoiding dangerous traffic situations, even in darkness and generally poor visibility.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 3, 2023

Photo Credit: Mahr Inc. The types of gaging on an automotive engine component include options where the part is brought to a gage or where the gage is brought to the part. For example, pistons, connecting rods, camshafts and transmission gears are all small and easy to bring to a dedicated gaging station where the operator can quickly assess the surface finish on the part.

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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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