Automation World
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Data analytics software can be applied to a variety of production operations. Identifying energy efficiency losses is one example of how the software can deliver fast results.
Design World
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
The long-awaited MD&M West, D&M West, and ATX West shows are almost here! In just a few days, engineers and innovators from all over will convene to share knowledge and new technologies that advance our collective capabilities. The conference and exhibition will take place February 7-9, 2023, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Here’s… The post What to expect at MD&M West, D&M West, and ATX West in 2023 appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
One more ABB news item. That company has made a flurry of news over the past several weeks. ABB here has completed its portfolio divestments announced after some acquisitions in 2020. This one is the power conversion business for $505 million. ABB Ltd Chairman Peter Voser sees his firm acquiring between 5 to 10 small-to-medium enterprises a year to add to the company’s organic business, he said on Monday.
Design World
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Automation Direct now offers end-of-arm tooling components for robot arm vacuum pick-and-place applications. Components can be purchased individually or in kits that include everything needed to create a single-beam or dual-beam end-of-arm tool. Kits are simple, save time and money, and include structural rails (which support optional internal vacuum), connectors, cup mounts, vacuum tubing, vacuum… The post Schmalz end-of-arm tooling components for robot pick-and-place applications appeare
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.
Gary Mintchell
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
The vision and streaming video area seems to be ripe for continued investment and innovation. I’ve discussed a few applications lately that look promising. Here is news of an underlying technology that will boost these other applications. eYs3D , a silicon-design-AI computer vision solutions company, introduced at CES a state-of-the-art computer vision development platform for next-generation autonomous robotic applications such as AIoT (artificial intelligence of things), smart city, indoor cle
Design World
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Red Lion introduces N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches. As industries around the world digitally transform and optimize their operations, reliable and secure network access is critical. NT5000 switches and their gigabit speed are designed to improve network security and reliability for industrial organizations of all sizes and environments.
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Design World
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
POSITAL has launched its new WebShop for buyers of encoders, inclinometers, linear position sensors and related accessories. This service complements the company’s Product Finder portal enabling customers to explore POSITAL’s wide range of product options and to purchase products online. For more than 15 years, POSITAL’s ‘mass customization’ production processes have been at the core […] The post POSITAL launches WebShop for online purchases appeared first on Design World.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Luwu, a STEM education technology company focused on the research and development of advanced robotics, has launched XGO 2, an advanced desktop-sized AI quadruped robot with an arm. This state-of-the-art robot brings a new level of intelligence and functionality to the world of robotics.
Plastics News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
CEO Tom Salmon, who has been in the corner office for the past six years and led Berry through the largest growth in its history, will leave the company at the end of the year.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Whether you’re using a mobile device, a computer, or a tablet, ad blockers can help you save time, protect your personal information, and eliminate annoying ads. Among the many benefits, these tools can also help your computer speed up, block intrusive and repetitive ads, and disrupt first-party infrastructure.
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This guidebook discusses how small/medium manufacturers have implemented Smart Manufacturing initiatives and realized benefits such as increased productivity as well as higher levels of coordination and speed within the enterprise and supply chain.
E&T
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Shell said that its core profits skyrocketed to £68.1bn ($84.3bn) in 2022, surpassing the expectations of industry experts. This gargantuan profit haul will increase the pressure on prime minister Rishi Sunak and chancellor Jeremy Hunt to tax energy producers further, with UK households coming under increasing and relentless pressure from their astronomical bills.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
The adoption of automation technologies has been growing at an astonishing rate across various industries in recent years. Advancements in robotics, new AI applications, mounting labor shortages, increasing costs associated with humans performing mundane tasks, and post-Covid-19 effects – all contributed to its growth.
Plastics News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
North American polypropylene resin prices took a major leap in January, propelled by higher prices for polymer-grade propylene feedstock.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Recycleye, provider of what it claims is “the most adapted and robust AI-driven solution for sorting dry mixed recycling”, has closed a $17 million Series A financing round, led by deep-tech venture capital firm DCVC. Recycleye uses AI-powered waste-picking robots to lower the cost of sorting materials.
Speaker: Kristin Hess - Senior Product Marketing Manager, Drift; Will Lyon - Head of Vertical Marketing, 6sense
The past three years have forced nearly every industry to rethink their prospect and customer engagement strategy. But while we’ve all been thrust into digital transformation, we haven’t all made the transition efficiently. Now that we know digital selling is the new norm, how can we ensure our website is doing as much of the leg work as possible for us - even in the midst of economic challenges?
E&T
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
When it comes to sustainable car choices, most people don't think of a 5.0-litre V8 muscle car. The British Motor Show is hoping to change perceptions by running a Ford Mustang for six months using Coryton 'Sustain' biofuel to see if an old-school muscle car can clean up its act. Using Sustain – a second-generation biofuel that uses agricultural waste such as straw or by-products from farming, food production or forestry, recycling carbon from the atmosphere – the team behind the show will be ru
Metrology
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Cognex Corporation has released the DataMan 580 fixed-mount barcode reader, designed for five- and six-sided Modular Vision Tunnels. The new logistics tunnel solution gives an edge to companies that want The post High-Speed Vision Tunnels Boost Throughput appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
E&T
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
India has stated that "green growth" is a top priority for the country, as it earmarks 350 billion rupees ($4.3bn, £3.5bn) to invest in the nation’s energy security and green transition. In the announcement, Indian authorities included a focus on solar power from the Himalayan region of Ladakh and green hydrogen production. “We are implementing many programmes for green fuel, green energy, green farming, green mobility, green buildings, and green equipment, and policies for efficient use of en
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Wandelbots, the German-based no-code robotics software firm, recently opened a US headquarters in Chicago to expand its global operations and accelerate human-centered robotics solutions in the manufacturing industry. Its signature software, Wandelbots Teaching, works the same with any robot, allowing users to control various models with no prior programming knowledge.
Speaker: Gary Mintchell, Founder of The Manufacturing Connection
In a world where new technology keeps popping up out of nowhere, it's easy to think that this new tech can solve any and all your manufacturing challenges. This is a dangerous assumption because thoughtless reliance on technology can become a liability. Yes, tech does makes work easier and faster, but we've learned in recent decades that projects can still fail if the new technology being used doesn't bring manufacturing, business, and go-to-market strategies together.
Plastics News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
2023 could be the year when the reality of extended producer responsibility for plastics packaging in the U.S. begins to take shape, with the first-mover states of California, Colorado, Maine and Oregon all starting to write EPR rules. Regulators will be considering things like surcharges on companies to fund cleanup of legacy plastic pollution or tougher rules on less recyclable materials, such as expanded polystyrene.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
stow Robotics, the warehouse automation business unit within stow Group, and Phononic, a provider of solid state cooling technology, have formed a strategic alliance to provide cold chain fulfillment solutions that serve the retail grocery industry across North America and Europe.
E&T
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
What if windows were not solid? A research team at the University of Toronto has developed a window prototype that uses a thin layer of liquid pigment between two glass panes to affect how much sunlight gets through. The scientists were inspired by the multilayered skin of organisms such as squid. Each of these layers contains s pecialised organs that work together to protect the animals from sunlight and other external factors.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
China’s massive investment in industrial robotics has put the country in the top ranking of robot density, surpassing the United States for the first time, according to a report by the International Federation of Robotics.
Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR
From limited visibility and a lack of real-time data to a lack of agility and responsiveness to changing market conditions, there's no shortage of difficulties that today's supply chain professionals can encounter. What can be done to not only address these challenges, but overcome them? Supply chains need tools that elevate decision-making and boost ROI as well as respond effectively to demand fluctuations, customer preferences, and competition.
Plastics Today
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
The company will use its energy- and water-conserving advanced recycling method on 12 million PET bottles per day when operations commence in 2024.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Humans are less forgiving of robots after multiple mistakes – and the trust is difficult to get back, according to a new University of Michigan study. Similar to human co-workers, robots can make mistakes that violate a human’s trust in them.
Control.com
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Air motors are common in process industries, mainly used in hazardous areas. This article introduces the features and working principles of air motors and the differences between air and electrical motors.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
A Sharp History of Expertise: About the Customer There’s a reason cheese heads live in Wisconsin, a state with a long, well-established history in the commercial cheese industry dating back to 1837.
Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain
The last three years have been a rollercoaster ride for most supply chains, filled with volatile unpredictability and frequent disruptions. We know technology improvements can improve supply chain operations and add significant value for companies even in turbulent times. However, to pull this off, companies must first establish crucial supporting people processes - in particular, planning processes.
Dinesh Mishra
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
As of February 1st, 2023, the Irish company PMT Premier Machine Tools Ltd (PMT), a supplier of machining solutions for the medical industry, will become part of the products and services offering from Seco. With this acquisition Seco will increase its presence in the medical segment offering integrated manufacturing solutions. PMT will continue to operate as an independent company and sell its products and services under the PMT brand.
NIST
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
A major focus of the current administration is revitalizing American manufacturing, and new technologies are changing the way things are made. Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Director Pravina Raghavan recently appeared on Government Matters TV, where she discussed how MEP National NetworkTM experts around the country are working with small manufacturers to revolutionize U.S. manufacturing.
The Guardian Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
More pressure on mortgage payers and businesses after hike of 0.5 points lifts rates to 14-year high The Bank of England has raised interest rates by 0.5 percentage points to 4%, piling more pressure on mortgage payers and businesses struggling to pay off their loans. In a move expected by City economists, the Bank’s monetary policy committee voted for the 10th consecutive time to raise the cost of borrowing to a fresh 14-year high.
Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Reader Question: Other than HSS taps, our current tool inventory is all carbide and we’ve settled on some satisfactory grades and coatings for our applications. We are open to exploring more advanced tool materials like PCD but need some guidance on justifying the cost and secondary considerations. How do you view these and justify their fit in your processes?
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
One of the fastest growing companies in the global robotic and digital surgery space, Ronovo Surgical, recently raised new financing to accelerate its vision of broad, cross-specialty adoption of robotic-assisted surgery. The latest round of financing arms Ronovo with more than $50 million raised since 2020.
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