Design World

APRIL 22, 2024

Hannover Messe is taking place in Hannover, Germany, from April 22 to 26. At the event, Schneider Electric is presenting its vision for automation and showcasing its latest innovations, including industrial software, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital twin technology. These solutions will be demonstrated through the lens of a digital and sustainable life science campus.… The post Schneider Electric highlights software, automation, electrification and Hannover Messe appeared first on

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Automation World

APRIL 22, 2024

Electric and pneumatic intralogistics systems from Festo are designed to handle the push, sort, grip, pick, lift and convey functions required for intralogistics material handling.

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Design World

APRIL 22, 2024

Control Techniques and KB Electronics announced that on May 1, 2024, they will be transitioning to Nidec Drives. This decision has been made with strategic initiative and progression in mind. With over 50 years of experience, Control Techniques and KB Electronics represent innovation and trailblazing in the drives sector; becoming Nidec Drives aligns with their… The post Control Techniques and KB Electronics to convert to Nidec Drives appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 22, 2024

I recently connected with Adrian Heaton, Global Service Manager for ABB Measurement, to discuss the global skills shortage for technical talent in our industry. A 2021 study conducted by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute (MI) predicts that 2.1 million manufacturing positions will go unfulfilled by 2030, partly due to an increasing skills gap.

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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?

Automation World

APRIL 22, 2024

With Bosch Rexroth's majority ownership since April 2022, Kassow Robots reinforces its commitment to advancing collaborative robotics and supporting the evolving needs of automation engineers in diverse industries.

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Design World

APRIL 22, 2024

PHD’s Teachable Sensor option provides fast setup: insert the panel and press the button until the lights flash. That’s it. Setup complete. The video explains in greater detail: GRM Teachable Sensor Setup Video. This teachable sensor is a suitable choice for backup or redundant signaling detection. The internal target position relates directly to the jaw… The post PHD releases the new series GRM Teachable Sensor appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 22, 2024

Image: Combilift Why is it important to know the temperature of a forklift’s electric motor? This kind of valuable information can prevent failures, reduce maintenance costs, and improve the longevity of a machine. It’s also just one way in which Combilift’s new telemetry solution – Combi Connect – brings value to a business. To illustrate how Combi Connect can benefit users, Combilift’s Mechanical Software Development Technician, Antonio Patacho, provides an example of temperature monitoring on

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Control.com

APRIL 22, 2024

Parameters control the operation and command sources for VFDs. The PowerFlex series from Rockwell Automation is no exception. Learn how to adjust the parameters for networking and IP configuration.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 22, 2024

Image: ipopba/stock.adobe.com Industry Capability Network continues to celebrate its 40 th anniversary this year, with an update and redesign of its flagship Gateway by ICN platform. The new look and feel were informed by user-based research that focused on key themes such as: design user experience site understanding expectations product offering dashboard functionality.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 22, 2024

Mitsubishi Electric has launched the MELFA RV-12CRL vertical articulated robot, which offers 1,504 mm reach and 12 kg payload capacity. The robot’s wide effective working area makes it suitable for a variety of processes and industries, including food & beverage, automotive, lithium-ion battery manufacturing, logistics and warehousing. Users will also be able to take advantage of built-in functions that streamline implementation, enhance safety and reduce downtime.

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 22, 2024

Image: nordroden/stock.adobe.com AML3D Limited announces it has signed a contract with the Australian Government Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) to provide components for testing in marine applications. The $240,000 contract requires AML3D to 3D metal print two representative marine components using a Nickel Aluminium Bronze (NAB) alloy and high strength duplex steel alloy.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

APRIL 22, 2024

When we introduced our first compute platform in 2009 with Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers , there was a fair amount of snickering from industry watchers and established server vendors.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 22, 2024

Image: dusanpetkovic1/stock.adobe.com In an announcement from the Queensland State Government, Parliament has passed two landmark pieces of legislation to deliver on renewable energy creation, supporting job creation. The Queensland Government has entrenched the transformation of Queensland’s energy grid into law, which they have stated will create more than 100,000 new jobs in manufacturing, renewable energy generation, power transmission and industries of the future.

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Manufacturing 105

The Fabricator

APRIL 22, 2024

Independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer Zekelman Industries will invest up to $120 million to expand the manufacturing capabilities and product offerings of its subsidiary, Atlas Tube, in Blytheville, Ark. The project will allow the company to manufacture inline steel tube galvanizing.

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Manufacturing 98

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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.

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 22, 2024

Image: Seventyfour/stock.adobe.com The Queensland State Government is encouraging individuals to apply for the Free TAFE program as enrolments open for the second semester of 2024. With enrolments open in over 70 courses, the State Government announced Queensland has hit 14,000 enrolments in Free TAFE. Minister for employment and small business and minister for training and skills development Lance McCallum said, “Queenslanders absolutely love our Free TAFE and Free Apprenticeships with over 14,

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Manufacturing 105

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

APRIL 22, 2024

Imagine juggling multiple remotes for your entertainment system, each controlling a different device and requiring endless button presses to achieve a simple task.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 22, 2024

Image: SICK I ntroducing the new W10 photoelectric proximity sensor, SICK introduces a sensor solution designed to tackle a diverse array of automation tasks more universally than ever before. With just four variants differing in operating distances and mounting options, the sensor series significantly simplifies the typical variety of types. Leveraging a Class 1 laser light source and precise receiver evaluation line, the sensor delivers precise detection results with remarkable repeat accuracy

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 22, 2024

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with Editorial Advisory Board member Isaac Trevino, Business Development Manager, with Be.

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 22, 2024

Image: ARBS Exhibition In just over a month, a record-breaking ARBS 2024 (Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Building Services) will open its doors on its largest and most diverse event ever. From 28-30 May the ICC Sydney will see over 9,000 visitors enter its halls to explore an anticipated 330 exhibitors displaying the best in HVAC&R and building services innovations, technologies, products, and solutions, providing a comprehensive all-of-industry view.

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Plastics Today

APRIL 22, 2024

The new all-electric shuttle brings a smaller footprint, flexibility, and efficiency to demanding packaging applications.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 22, 2024

Image: ALEXSTUDIO/stock.adobe.com In an announcement from ARENA , consultation on the design of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program announced by the Australian Government in March 2024, has opened today. The announcement stated the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), in consultation with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) will be designing the program.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

APRIL 22, 2024

Cisco Defense Orchestrator (CDO) provides a powerful REST API to automate and simplify security management tasks. You can find CDO API Documentation on DevNet.

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Automation 97

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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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The Fabricator

APRIL 22, 2024

A fiber laser cutting machine equipped with a second cutting head can help increase productivity and quality while reducing operating costs.

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E&T

APRIL 22, 2024

The Viking Link, the longest land and subsea cable in the world, has now officially been launched by National Grid.

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Control.com

APRIL 22, 2024

Omron and Neura Robotics embark on a collaborative pioneering journey to establish a firm footprint in the field of cognitive robotics for industrial automation.

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MRPEasy

APRIL 22, 2024

Piece rate pay is an employment system where workers are paid per unit they process. While it has many benefits to both employers and employees, it also comes with a certain set of complexities and downsides. What is piece rate pay? Piece rate pay, also known as piece work, is a compensation method where employees […] The post What Is Piece Rate Pay and How to Manage It?

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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 Business Review

APRIL 22, 2024

Custom user interface for Flexiv Rizon 4 sanding robot. Source: Flexiv Robotics By integrating sensing, robotics, and artificial intelligence, Flexiv Robotics Inc. claimed that it can improve multiple industrial processes, from sanding to sortation. It develops and manufactures general-purpose, adaptive robots. Founded in 2016, Flexiv produces the Rizon arm with seven degrees of freedom and the Moonlight force-controlled parallel robot.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

APRIL 22, 2024

As one of the largest technology companies in the world, it is critical for Cisco to operate in a way that helps to protect our planet.

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SMMT

APRIL 22, 2024

Zero emission HGV use trebles in a year – but accounts for just 0.05% of HGVs on the road with end of sale in 2035. Massive manufacturer investment means operators can choose from 27 different zero emission trucks – but slow approval process means just two in five models are currently eligible for government grants. At the Commercial Vehicle Show 2024, industry calls for fiscal and energy reform to boost operator confidence to switch – and cut CO2 by almost 19 million tonnes a year.

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Industry Week

APRIL 22, 2024

How Hormel Foods and R.A Jones optimized their plants to meet ESG goals and support renewable energy.

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Manufacturing 112

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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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