Wed.Mar 22, 2023

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ARRIS unveils structural flax fiber composites

Design World

ARRIS, the advanced manufacturer enabling high-performance thermoplastic composites at scale for mass-market products and industrial applications, now offers a new sustainable fiber material offering. Sustainability and innovative material development are at the core of ARRIS efforts as the team scales Additive Molding for a production capacity in the millions to meet demand.

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Tech Topic: Avoid deburring when laser cutting sheet metal

The Fabricator

Precision metal fabricators now take a holistic and automated view of the blanking process: deburring, part leveling, part removal and stacking—essentially, everything it takes to get a part to the next major operation.

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Bank failures complicate the picture for the US economy

Plastics News

Economics Editor Bill Wood: "At the present time, I am not forecasting either a soft landing or a hard landing this year. But I am not ruling anything out.

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Qualcomm releases ‘groundbreaking IoT and robotics’ platforms

Robotics Automation News

Qualcomm Technologies has launched what it says are “the world’s first” integrated 5G IoT processors that are designed to support four major operating systems, in addition to two new robotics platforms, and an accelerator program for IoT ecosystem partners.

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

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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Kickstart: Slowing investments in shale production?

Plastics News

The outlook for investments in North American shale oil fields; the impact of bank failures and winning designs for your pets.

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Entek picks Terre Haute, Ind., for $1.5B battery separator plant

Plastics News

Lebanon, Ore.-based Entek said the project is its largest investment and "will create up to 642 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2027 and support the growing electric vehicle industry in Indiana and across the United States.

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Water firms sacrificing environment for bumper profits, Lords say

E&T

The Industry and Regulators Committee (IRC) has been investigating the regulation of the water industry by Ofwat, including the investment and approach needed to prevent storm overflow overuse and the steps that must be taken to secure future water supply. It blamed “insufficient government strategy” and inadequate co-ordination resulting in a failure to “treat water with the care and importance it deserves”.

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Entek to Build $1.5-Billion EV Battery Component Plant in Indiana

Plastics Today

The new plant in Terre Haute will support the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry in Indiana and across the United States.

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Truly Free VPN Providers

Robotics Automation News

Free software? Who doesn’t like free software, right? Ah, well, that is a double-edged sword conundrum if there ever was one. You see, we all know that free things in life don’t come cheap (pun intended).

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Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

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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Nova Chemicals’ Vision for the Plastics Circular Economy

Plastics Today

The company will invest $2 to $4 billion by 2030 to expand its sustainable product offerings, decarbonize assets, and build a modern mechanical recycling business.

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Vast majority of car owners don’t want MOT rules eased

E&T

Around 67 per cent of respondents to a poll commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) opposed extending the time before new cars, motorbikes and vans need their first MOT, due to safety concerns. A Department for Transport (DfT) consultation on its proposal for new vehicles to require an MOT after four years rather than three closes at 11.45pm today, Wednesday 22 March.

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Mercedes-Benz Spoiler Adopts ABS Option

Plastics Today

BMPT China selects Elix ABS H801 for spoilers of the Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB models.

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MasterMover partners with BlueBotics for AGV Navigation

Robotics Automation News

MasterMover, a manufacturer of electric tug and tow solutions, has agreed a new partnership with vehicle automation company BlueBotics to provide ANT navigation technologies for MasterMover’s range of automated guided vehicles.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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Norwood Medical Breaks Ground on 11th Plant for Dayton Campus

Plastics Today

The contract manufacturer serving medical device OEMs expects construction to be completed in 2024.

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Heavy-duty Solid End Milling with Superior Performance

Fabricating & Metal Work

Zertivo 2.0 coating technology offers superior tool life and high productivity, while providing unparalleled process security in wide-ranging applications. Cutting tool specialist Sandvik Coromant is expanding its offering of CoroMill ® Plura HD solid end mills for heavy-duty roughing in steel and stainless steel with two new grades. This new generation of grades features the unique Zertivo 2.0 coating, which combines world-class productivity with an exceptional metal removal rate and the highes

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Resin Price Report: $0.06/lb Price Hike Sought for High-Density PE

Plastics Today

High-density polyethylene (PE), used to make milk jugs among numerous other products, is in tight supply because of force majeure declarations at three resin production plants.

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Fully Automated Cell Improves Safety for Tool Manufacturers

Fabricating & Metal Work

AIMS’ AutoFetch is an AMR that travels from one location to another using its array of sensors and initially scanned map of the area. It doesn’t require any additional infrastructure to transfer material from A to B. The tool manufacturing industry embraces automation solutions at an unprecedented pace. This is a worldwide trend driven by several factors – labor shortage, increasing labor costs, the need for maximizing uptime, push for 24/7 machine availability and customers demanding shor

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Build & Own Scale-Ready Industrial IoT Solution on Flex83 Middleware

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

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Neubility raises 3 billion won investment from Samsung

Robotics Automation News

Neubility, an autonomous robot services company, has received a 3 billion won ($2.3 million) investment from Samsung Venture Investment.

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Simplifying Palletizing With a PLC-based Collaborative Robot Solution

Control.com

OMRON Automation now offers a PLC function block-based cobot palletizing solution that aims to help machine operators speed up deployment and boost productivity in manufacturing environments.

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Can Plastic Waste Go Away?

21st Century Tech

Aaron Sadow is a Professor of Chemistry at Iowa State University and a researcher at the Ames National Laboratory. His other title is Director of the Institute for Cooperative Upcycling of Plastic which goes by the acronym iCOUP. Described as an energy research centre, iCOUP is all about finding ways to transform waste plastic through recycling and upcycling.

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The Australian Made effect on food in export markets

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) logo is a global icon. Instantly recognisable and well-regarded, the green and gold kangaroo is internationally known as a marker of genuine Australian Made products made to Australia’s high standards. Research conducted on over 4,000 participants across six countries* has shown that 97 per cent of overseas consumers have a positive first impression of the AMAG logo, perceiving certified Australian Made products as safe, ethical and high quality

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

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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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Pro Player Settings

Robotics Automation News

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, or CS:GO, is a tactical first-person shooter video game that has become one of the most popular games in the eSports community in the United States and around the world.

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‘Vampiric’ overconsumption of water could lead to global crisis, UN warns

E&T

The world is "blindly travelling a dangerous path" of "vampiric overconsumption and overdevelopment", which could lead to a global water crisis, a new United Nations report has found. By 2050, the number of people lacking access to safe drinking water in cities around the world is expected to double, with billions of people facing water shortages in the coming decades due to climate change, population growth and shifting agricultural practices, the organisation said.

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Features Your E-commerce Business Must Have to Grow Sales

Robotics Automation News

It is good news for e-commerce owners as more people opt to shop online by the day. However, it can also mean tough competition for you as more e-commerce stores emerge to grab this lucrative opportunity. If you haven’t packaged your business well, you risk struggling to get your business off the ground.

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Heartland's integrated PP, feedstock plant now in operation

Plastics News

Heartland Polymers has begun production of propylene monomer at a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant in Strathcona County, Alberta.

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6 Common Production Scheduling Mistakes Manufacturers Make

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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Robotize to launch new robot and mobile lift staton at LogiMAT

Robotics Automation News

Robotize, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for internal pallet transport, will be presenting a new robot as well as a new mobile lift station at this year’s LogiMAT exhibition.

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Access management for your plant and machinery

Manufacturer's Monthly

Large plants and protracted assembly lines no longer define manufacturing. The era of paper drawings, 2D schematics, specification sheets, and punch cards is over. Processes are now digitalised. 3D CAD files are used to finish designs, digital twins are used in mirroring the objects being built, and the internet of things connects everything. Digitalisation plays a crucial role in the manufacturing and plant engineering industries.

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Locus Robotics to provide AMRs for optical products distribution specialist

Robotics Automation News

ABB Optical, a distributor of optical products in the United States, and Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for fulfillment warehouses, have installed Locus’ AMRs at ABB Optical’s National Logistics Center in Hebron, Kenucky.