Automation World

MAY 16, 2023

Awareness of 3D printing’s use beyond prototypes is becoming more well known. But how do you know if a part or product should be 3D printed or produced via traditional methods?

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Design World

MAY 16, 2023

• Labor shortages present new opportunities for robotic automation • AI and connected digital networks will make robots easier to use, enabling them to take on more tasks in new industries • More specialist partnerships between industry and educators will close the robotics skills gap With annual revenue in the U.S. robotics market expected to… The post ABB predicts top US robotics trends appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 16, 2023

Quick news update from Festo —who is certainly keeping their PR machine busy. Festo now offers CPX valve manifold configuration to Emerson DeltaV DCS systems for fast, simple, and effective programming, commissioning, and validation of Festo-based pneumatics for skids and machines. This first-of-its-kind third-party commissioning solution brings one of the world’s most versatile valve manifold control platforms, CPX, to the DeltaV DCS ecosystem.

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Design World

MAY 16, 2023

Some of the earliest uses for sensors that emerged over a hundred years ago involved direct actuation for control. Think of the mercury thermostat. A thermally responsive coil moves with changes in temperature and tilts a mercury chamber until it closes a set of contacts to turn on a heater in the home or office […] The post What is sensor activated?

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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?

Gary Mintchell

MAY 16, 2023

There were a couple of process automation news items. Now, let’s switch to the industrial edge and talk data. Litmus announced the availability of digital twins for users of Litmus Edge and Litmus Edge Manager. Now manufacturers have a streamlined way to collect, contextualize, normalize and analyze data with visual representations of purpose-driven digital twin models.

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Design World

MAY 16, 2023

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announces the election of four individuals to its Board of Directors. Heather Natal, Jordan Weston, Thomas Sorovetz, and Tim Bell will serve as secretary, director of Education & Conference, director of Event & Hospitality, and director of Sponsors & Exhibitors, respectively. Weston, Sorovetz, and Bell were re-elected for second […] The post AMUG members elect four to board of directors appeared first on Design World.

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Design World

MAY 16, 2023

Emerson, a global software and engineering leader, is improving perimeter security for the DeltaV distributed control system (DCS) with its new NextGen Smart Firewall, a purpose-built control system firewall designed to provide easy-to-install and easy-to-maintain perimeter security for all industries. More ruggedized construction, increased bandwidth, and role-based access provide users with increased performance and more… The post Emerson’s enhanced perimeter defense solution appeared fi

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The Fabricator

MAY 16, 2023

If bending is a mess in a sheet metal fabrication shop, so is virtually everything else. That’s why simulating bending jobs before they reach the press brake and the rest of the shop floor makes so much sense.

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Design World

MAY 16, 2023

Power equipment and instruments have long life cycles primarily because their functions are ubiquitous. The key to robust application management is understanding how the products used in your application contribute to the success of your test and measurement goals. In this white paper, learn about a product’s lifecycle, how that lifecycle can affect any end-of-life… The post Ensuring a smooth end-of-life transition through understanding product lifecycles appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

MAY 16, 2023

Do you remember when Google launched its now-discontinued Glass wearable computer? The entire world acted like mean schoolkids, rounding on early adopters of the tech and calling them Glassholes. The response was predictable, awful, hilarious. Well, Dyson’s new wearable is technologically impressive but equally Marmitey and puts you at risk of playground insults.

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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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Design World

MAY 16, 2023

AutomationDirect has released several new modules for the Productivity family of controllers. Two new lower-cost, high-resolution, four-channel analog input modules, supporting current (0-20 mA) or voltage (0-10 VDC) signals, are now available for the Productivity1000 PLC. The ProductivityOpen Arduino-based controller line now offers a 2-port serial communications shield that provides a reliable interface between the… The post AutomationDirect controllers: new I/O, communication and power

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 16, 2023

’m still catching up on a bit older news. One of the benefits of all this digital and digital twin conversation concerns simulating processes. These have uses ranging from training to improving processes. This news concerns a collaboration between Honeywell UniSim and Borealis. Honeywell announced that Borealis will implement Honeywell’s UniSim Live software as early adopters to build process models for optimizing operations through virtual process simulation.

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MRPEasy

MAY 16, 2023

Supply chain management encompasses everything from negotiating vendor contracts for raw materials to handling returns of a product. While it is a central concept for any company producing or selling physical goods or even services, this post focuses on the importance and best practices of SCM from the perspective of small and medium manufacturers. What […] The post Manufacturing Supply Chain Management – Best Practices for SMEs appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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The Fabricator

MAY 16, 2023

FedEx has awarded $30,000 to Up in Smoke Welding Apparel, Fulshear, Texas, one of 10 small businesses to receive the grand prize as part of the 11th annual FedEx Small Business Grant Contest.

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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.

MEM

MAY 16, 2023

As part of its campaign to inspire the next generation of robotics engineers, automation experts FANUC UK will showcase a suite of education-themed initiatives at the first ever Automation UK event (stand B14, 20-21 June 2023, Coventry). With a fifth of manufacturing workers set to retire over the next decade, engaging with young people is crucial to plugging the skills gap and ensuring the UK remains internationally competitive.

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The Fabricator

MAY 16, 2023

Steel buyers are finally seeing steel prices fall from early 2023 price spikes, but now they wonder where they will bottom.

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Plastics News

MAY 16, 2023

Market Research Future says recycling is expected to grow throughout the remainder of the decade, driven largely by demands in packaging.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 16, 2023

At TIMTOS 2023, digital manufacturing tools were at the forefront of many companies’ booth exhibits. Taiwan has made international news lately for its role as the world’s largest supplier of semiconductors, dwarfing its nearest competitor in both volume and quality. Supporting this industry, which relies on extremely precise processes, is a robust machine tool industry that supplies everything from five-axis machining centers to precise grinding machines and EDMs.

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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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Robotics Automation News

MAY 16, 2023

Shining a light on the future, laser cleaning machines are revolutionizing the aerospace industry. Their ability to cleanly and efficiently remove contaminants has made these machines an essential tool in maintaining aircraft. This article dives deep into the fascinating world of laser cleaning technology, revealing its multifaceted applications in aerospace.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 16, 2023

Grant funding requires a plan that aligns with a shop’s long-term needs and growth strategies. Photo Credit, all images: Getty Images When seeking grant funding, you have two primary choices: (1) respond to a grant request generated by others or (2) work to develop grants that better suit your company’s needs. To learn how to find grants put forth by others, see the “ Free Money!

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 16, 2023

Astrophysics is a complex profession and requires a lot of research and analysis. An astrophysicist deeply analyzes astronomical observations. They spend a lot of their time using research tools. They gather different information related to planets and astronomical creatures. A typical day of an astrophysicist is completely occupied with loads of work and research.

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Seeburger

MAY 16, 2023

ISO 20022 is happening now: the transition phase mandated by Swift began in March 2023 and the industry is now working towards the November 2025 deadline. But where exactly are banks and corporates in their preparation for the switch?

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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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Robotics Automation News

MAY 16, 2023

Aerobotix and FerRobotics, two robotics companies based in the US and Austria respectively, will exhibit their new Active Taping Kit (ATK) tool at the Automate Show in Detroit, Michigan, from May 22-25. This will be the first public demonstration of the ATK in North America.

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iBASEt

MAY 16, 2023

Top line revenue increases 38% YoY; License bookings grew 20% YoY with subscriptions up 7x over prior year Company refreshes brand, reinforcing commitment to customer success and partnering to achieve manufacturing cloud transformation Lake Forest, California, May 16, 2023 – iBase-t, the company that helps its customers simplify how complex products are built and maintained, announced the completion of a successful fiscal year 2023, as the company saw another year of record revenue and profitabi

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 16, 2023

In today’s digital age, where organizations heavily rely on technology infrastructure, ensuring the security and integrity of servers and computers is of paramount importance. One of the most effective strategies to combat the ever-evolving threat landscape is to implement 24/7 monitoring for viruses and hackers.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MAY 16, 2023

If you were at RSAC in April, you heard Cisco unveil its unique extended detection and response (XDR) approach rooted in principles which take the attack to the attackers.

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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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Robotics Automation News

MAY 16, 2023

In today’s digital age, YouTube has become a dominant platform for video content creators and businesses to share their videos with the world. With millions of videos uploaded every day, getting more views on YouTube can be challenging. However, there are several websites that offer services to help YouTubers boost their view count.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MAY 16, 2023

IT Security Isn’t Easy Providing IT security might be the one thing that’s more difficult than providing physical security – there’s more threat actors, the threat landscape is always increasing and t… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 16, 2023

In recent years, online education has become increasingly popular, providing individuals with a flexible and convenient way to learn new skills and advance their careers. However, with the rise of online education platforms, there has been an increase in the number of fraudulent platforms that take advantage of unsuspecting individuals.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 16, 2023

John Bubnikovich, ABB US Robotics Division President, is making several predictions on key trends in robotics automation in the US for 2023 and beyond. The post ABB: Top US robotics trends appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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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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