Mon.Oct 09, 2023

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Identifying Plant Floor Cybersecurity Risks

Automation World

Manufacturers are implementing more technology to provide efficiency, consistency and profitability. However, as the number of devices on the network continually increases, so does the threat of a cyberattack.

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Inductive Automation Celebrates 20 Years of Developing Industrial Software

Gary Mintchell

Twenty years ago at an ISA show (remember those?) my boss, the publisher of Automation World, called me and told me to come to our stand. There was a guy who there who had started a new industrial software company using Java and all the latest IT-friendly technology. He was going to change the industrial software world. His name was Steve Hechtman. I found my way back to the booth and had a good conversation.

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Pet tech boom: biometrics and AI gain favour among cat and dog owners

E&T

Anyone who’s noted the increased numbers of dog walkers in their neighbourhood will know that the Covid-19 crisis unleashed a pet ownership boom. Millions acquired four-footed companions to help them through the stresses of home isolation. The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals found that 36% of all current UK owners of dogs, cats and rabbits acquired their pets after March 2020, indicating that 4.1 million dogs and 3.7 million cats have been homed since the onset of the pandemic.

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My e bike journey: A fun-filled user experience

Robotics Automation News

Since I purchased an e bike (pedal electric bike), my life has become much more colorful. This bike not only makes it easier for me to travel between cities, but also allows me to enjoy riding.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

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?

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Greece uses augmented reality to take visitors back to antiquity

E&T

With only a smartphone, tourists can now see what the Parthenon looked like back when it was used as a temple of Athena thousands of years ago – paint included. The Greek telecoms provider Cosmote, with the support of the country’s Culture Ministry, has created Chronos, an augmented reality (AR) application that superimposes a digital image onto several buildings within the Acropolis, including the Parthenon temple, the adjacent Roman theatre and parts of the Acropolis Museum.

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What is the cost of hiring a Vue.JS developer?

Robotics Automation News

Vue.JS is a nine-year-old JavaScript framework and today it is one of the most popular frameworks worldwide. Its front-end framework employs the MVVM architecture. It connects the view layer of the core library with additional libraries and resources. The learning curve for Vue.JS is shorter than that of competing popular JavaScript frameworks. To understand Vue.

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The Northern Territory Government invests $492,000 into digital printing technology

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Northern Territory Government has announced a $492,000 investment into new digital printing technology for the state. Chief Minister, Natasha Fyles, said investing in new industries means the state can continue to diversify and become a resilient economy. “To date, the AMEF program is on track to create up to 100 new manufacturing jobs and generate up to $37.5 million into the Territory’s economy over the next five years,” she said.

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Best Trading Bot: Automated Software for Cryptocurrency and Forex Trading

Robotics Automation News

In an age where digital assets are reshaping the financial world, having the right tools at your disposal isn’t just recommended – it’s imperative. Imagine harnessing the power of machine intelligence to execute trades for you while mitigating losses and boosting profits. Welcome to the transformative realm of trading bots!

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Mastering Manufacturing: Top leadership skills for Industry 4.0 success

Manufacturer's Monthly

If you want to run a successful manufacturing business, you need the right leadership skills, this piece from Don Holley at RSM explores leadership in manufacturing. Global changes are reshaping the manufacturing industry. Digitisation (also known as Industry 4.0) has overhauled many standard operations. And the world is scrambling to address climate change, placing new expectations (and regulations) on manufacturers in the process.

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The Benefits of Sustainable Packaging for Your Business

Robotics Automation News

Businesses aren’t going green for the first time. Sustainable packaging is becoming more common among companies in recent years. The trend has not yet caught on with everyone if that is the right term to use. There are many ways firms can be eco-conscious, but they are often overlooked.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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Manufacturing camp provides new opportunities for an overlooked population

The Fabricator

Nuts, BoltsandThingamajigs sponsored an inclusion camp at VPI in Appleton, Wis., to show young people with special needs their potential for a manufacturing career.

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The Best Bot Crypto: 11 Top Trading Bots for Maximizing Your Profits

Robotics Automation News

Are you finding it hard to maximize your profits with traditional crypto trading methods? Statistics reveal that over 75% of all bitcoin trades are made by bots, not humans.

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The Benefits of Edge Computing

Automation World

How networked, intelligent, self-controlling, self-optimizing and resource-efficient production comprise the Smart Factory.

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Australian Government invests $220 million in local munitions manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Australian Federal Government is investing $220 million dollars in munitions production at factories in Mulwala in New South Wales and Benalla in Victoria. The investment will significantly boost industrial capacity through infrastructure redevelopments at each site – ensuring they are equipped to support future production demands, such as 155mm artillery ammunition.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

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.

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Three things to consider when deploying edge computing

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Learn how edge computing is changing manufacturing applications and making artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) and analytics better. Learn about the three aspects manufacturers need to know when deploying edge computing in their facility. Edge computing insights Edge computing, integrated with AI/ML, offers low-latency communication and tailored applications, revolutionizing controls engineering.

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Australian robotics and manufacturing hub levels data field

Manufacturer's Monthly

ARM Hub, a leading robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and design-for-manufacture industry hub, has today announced it will launch Data and AI as-a-Service offering in 2024. The Australian-based company will supply a scalable and secure data and AI infrastructure that is fully deployed in the cloud and can easily be used with minimal cost of ownership or maintenance expense.

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The Lac-Mégantic Rail Bypass Project continues progress

Canadian Manufacturing

LAC-MÉGANTIC — The Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced progress on the Lac-Mégantic Rail Bypass project, including the signing of two essential agreements to launch the first calls for tender. He made the announcement during his first official visit to Lac-Mégantic as Minister of Transport. “Since the tragedy of 2013, our thoughts continue to be with the victims and residents of Lac-Mégantic and the surrounding area.

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Space trailblazer to build more durable satellites and hypersonic structures

Manufacturer's Monthly

The first iLAuNCH Trailblazer project is underway to establish an advanced manufacturing facility that will design and deliver stronger more durable satellite and hypersonic vehicle structures using additive manufacturing (AM). Partners in this iLAuNCH Trailblazer program includes the Future Industries Institute at the University of South Australia (UniSA) and Adelaide-based advanced manufacturer VPG Innovation.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

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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Three things to consider when deploying edge computing

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Learn how edge computing is changing manufacturing applications and making artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) and analytics better. Learn about the three aspects manufacturers need to know when deploying edge computing in their facility. Edge computing insights Edge computing, integrated with AI/ML, offers low-latency communication and tailored applications, revolutionizing controls engineering.

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October 2023 Edition: Product Selection & Applied Technology Handbook

Automation World

This asset has the latest insights for the selection and implementation of automation technologies.

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Monthly Resin Report: Strong Sales, Feedstock Costs Push Up Contract Prices

Plastics Today

September PE contracts rose 3 cents/lb compared with August, the second consecutive monthly increase.

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Minister of Transport announces new penalties for companies who violate the Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Canadian Manufacturing

OTTAWA — Under the new regulations, penalties (which are similar to fines) can range up to $4,000 for an individual violating the Act, and up to $200,000 for a company. Examples of possible violations that could lead to penalties include: A company or a person importing vehicles, child car seats, or tires that don’t meet Canadian safety standards; A company becoming aware of a safety defect in their products and not issuing a recall promptly, or issuing a recall that fails to adequately fi

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

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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Measure constantly, build better with smart manufacturing technology

The Fabricator

Smart manufacturing can help metal fabrication and forming shops measure and analyze data to gain efficiency for better sustainability and product quality.

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Canada and FCM invest $1.8M to improve water quality in Quebec

Canadian Manufacturing

SAINT-LAMBERT-DE-LAUZON —The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are working together to support municipal projects that ensure waterways remain clean and safe. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Scott Pearce, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, announced an investment of $1.8 million through the Green Municipal Fund to support six projects in communities across Quebec.

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Visual inspection app includes AI-based object detection, classification

The Fabricator

Pleora Technologies’ Vaira system integrates machine vision cameras, lighting, edge processing, manufacturing system connectivity, and a low-code development platform with a suite of customizable inspection and traceability apps for the shop floor.

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Nickel Creek Platinum files pre-feasibility study technical report for its Nickel Shäw project

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — Nickel Creek Platinum Corp., announced that further to its news release dated August 24, the company has filed a Technical Report titled “Nickel Shäw Ni-Cu-PGM Project PreFeasibility Study for the Nickel Shäw Ni-Cu-PGM Project, Yukon, Canada” The Technical Report, with an effective date of September 20, 2023, was independently prepared by AGP Consultants Inc.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

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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UK investigates Snapchat AI chatbot over privacy risks

E&T

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued Snap, the parent company behind Snapchat, a preliminary enforcement notice over the privacy risks posed by its generative AI chatbot ‘My AI’. As a result, Snapchat could face a multi-million pound fine or even be forced to shut down the feature in the UK. The ICO issued the notice after conducting an investigation into the tool, launched in spring 2023.

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Latest Software Release Adds Defect Detection To GelSight Mobile

Metrology

With this additional level of automation, GelSight Mobile 3.5 is making it easier for customers to digitize previously manual processes to improve efficiency and mitigate human error in crucial inspection processes across industries from aerospace, to automotive, and beyond. The post Latest Software Release Adds Defect Detection To GelSight Mobile appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Don’t Be Fooled: Asia’s Medtech Manufacturing Market Remains Robust

Plastics Today

The region’s indisputable strengths — a world-class infrastructure, manufacturing expertise, and accelerated time to market — come on top of a domestic medical device market that is expected to be worth $225 billion by 2030.

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Manufacturers call for major MOT of UK’s business tax and regulation system

Manufacturing Management

Britain’s manufacturers are calling on the Chancellor to announce a major MOT of the UK’s uncompetitive business tax and regulatory environment in the forthcoming Autumn Statement to boost investment planning by business.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

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.