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Epson Combines Printing and Robotics for Packaging

Automation World

At PACK EXPO International, Epson is showcasing its industrial label printer with a 6-axis industrial robot in a full-color print-and-apply system, as well as its GX8 robot with multiple arm configurations for high-throughput, high-precision applications.

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Festo introduces at Pack Expo AI for improved uptime, quality, and energy efficiency

Design World

Festo Automation Experience (AX), a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform for predictive quality, predictive maintenance, and energy optimization. Using advanced analytics, Festo AX maps data to learn a component, machine, product, or energy system’s healthy state. Festo AX provides actionable information to correct anomalies when data begins trending out of normal.

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A-B-C Packaging Machine's Smart, Connected Packaging Equipment

Automation World

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. shows how smart technology is being applied to palletizer and case sealers to improve operations and maintenance at PACK EXPO International.

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Mitutoyo Launch Smart Laser-Line Scanning Sensor For Inline Inspection

Metrology

Mitutoyo Corporation in Japan has announced the launch of a versatile non-contact laser line sensor capable of profile measurement and dimensional inspection to meet in-line measurement requirements and the increasing. The post Mitutoyo Launch Smart Laser-Line Scanning Sensor For Inline Inspection appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Fanuc Robots and Cobots for Packaging and End-of-Line Applications

Automation World

At PACK EXPO International 2022, Fanuc showcases its new DR-3iB/6, LR-10iA/10, and M-10iD/12 and M-20iD/25 robots for food handling and picking applications, as well as several other robots and cobots for loading, palletizing, and packing operations.

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Tederic sells 628 machines to China's largest EV maker

Plastics News

Chinese machinery maker Tederic says growth in electric vehicle manufacturing in China, particularly at BYD Automobile, is pushing investment in plastics equipment. Other machinery suppliers in the country are echoing that.

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Finally, at K 2022, ‘everyone is in one place'

Plastics News

As K 2022 got underway, everyone was trying to determine how attendance would be impacted at the world's biggest plastics trade show. But despite everything, Wittmann CEO Rainer Weingraber noted in an interview with Sustainable Plastics that "they are here.

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NT business first to manufacture cyclone certified roof panels

Manufacturer's Monthly

Arctic Installations has received a $500,000 investment through the Northern Territory’s Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF) to design, manufacture and commercialise insulated cyclone-certified roof panels. . Arctic Installations’ insulation solution, designed for the unique climatic and weather requirements of tropical regions, is set to displace fully imported material via a co-invested $2.4 million commercialisation project from the AMEF.

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GroundProbe launches BlastVision- A world-first in blast analytics

AU Manufacturing

Media Release by GroundProbe. GroundProbe has launched BlastVision , a world-first solution that delivers actionable blast performance insights for optimal safety and productivity. The crucial data aids in the detection of potential misfires and out-of-sequence firing and in identifying and tracking flyrock. Intra-blast monitoring also adds valuable wall control insights, such as monitoring and mapping instantaneous blast damage to slopes and identifying movement on significant structures. .

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ARC research hub to create sustainable future for national steel industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Australian Research Council (ARC) Hub for Australian Steel Innovation was officially launched in Port Kembla, New South Wales two weeks ago by minister for education, Jason Clare. The overarching goal of the new Steel Research Hub is to support the transition of Australia’s steel manufacturing industry to a more sustainable, competitive and resilient position, based on the creation of new, higher value-added products and more advanced manufacturing processes.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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$50m federal budget invested in Nyrstar’s Hobart zinc smelter modernisation

AU Manufacturing

The federal government has announced a $50 million investment in Nyrstar , a critical minerals and metals producer, in a bid to strengthen Tasmania and Australia’s manufacturing capability. . Expected to be delivered in the Albanese government ’s next budget, the investment will allow Nyrstar to modernise its Hobart zinc smelter— a crucial contributor to the Tasmanian economy, according to Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic. .

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Treotham shows the CO2 footprint for lubrication-free tribo plain bearings

Manufacturer's Monthly

How much CO2 is released into the atmosphere as a result of a plastic bearing’s production? For the first time, igus, the motion plastics specialist, is publishing precise CO2 footprints for a large number of its lubrication-free, maintenance-free iglidur polymer plain bearings. Users can use these values as Scope 3 emissions in CO2 accounting for climate-neutral products.

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Wittmann sees continued expansion and investment amid uncertainty

Plastics News

Plastics processing equipment manufacturer Wittmann Group has seen a long-held wish fulfilled this year at K.

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Queensland’s new $500 million glass manufacturing facility

Manufacturer's Monthly

Visy , a global packaging and resource recovery company, broke ground on its new $500 million glass recycling and remanufacturing factory outside Brisbane last Friday. The facility, which represents the largest investment Visy has ever made, will recycle up to 200,000 tonnes of the state’s glass annually to produce 1 billion bottles a year. Visy executive chairman Anthony Pratt was joined at the groundbreaking by Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.

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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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US Cutting Tool Orders Up 8.9 Percent Over 2021

Metrology

August 2022 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $178.1 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by. The post US Cutting Tool Orders Up 8.9 Percent Over 2021 appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Nyrstar Australia to receive $50 million in federal funding

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Federal Government announced $50 million in Commonwealth funding in this week’s budget towards the construction of Nyrstar Australia’s new $400 million Electrolysis Plant. The Federal Government recently announced that it is strengthening Tasmania and the nation’s manufacturing capability by helping Nyrstar modernise its Hobart zinc smelter.

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Deep Learning Makes 3D-Printed Parts CT Inspection Faster and More Accurate

Metrology

A new deep-learning framework developed at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is speeding up the process of inspecting additively manufactured metal parts using X-ray computed tomography (CT). The post Deep Learning Makes 3D-Printed Parts CT Inspection Faster and More Accurate appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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K Show daily | Oct. 24, 2022

Plastics News

EVs and BYD are driving investments in China. The country's burgeoning electric car market is driving growth at injection press maker Tederic Machinery Co. Ltd., part of a wave of business that Chinese plastics equipment suppliers say they're getting from manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Also, Hong Kong-based injection press maker Chen Hsong Holdings Ltd. is upgrading technology and seeing growth in new markets like China's electric car industry.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – October 24th

Metrology

Read a summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. 360° Inspection Solution For Battery Cell Production Launched ISRA VISION has introduced PouchSTAR, a new inspection. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – October 24th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Six strategic steps to make systems integration seamless

Control Engineering

Any plant manager will say that a centralized network is a game changer when it comes to successful manufacturing, facility management, and business operations. When devices and systems across and within departments easily communicate with each other, the organization is empowered with top-tier alignment that enables employees to focus on their own tasks, rather than interpreting others.

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Partnership to Develop a Unified, Edge-to-Cloud Data Hub Offering To Manufacturing Industry

Metrology

Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, and Cognite, a global leader in industrial data software, have announced a strategic partnership to further unlock the. The post Partnership to Develop a Unified, Edge-to-Cloud Data Hub Offering To Manufacturing Industry appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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BHP welcomes Australian, Japanese PMs at Nickel West

AU Manufacturing

Major mining company BHP highlighted its nickel processes during Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida’s visit to the company’s facility in Nickel West , Western Australia. . The company showcased its operations covering the nickel sulphate processing plant and packaging, where the prime ministers saw BHP’s nickel products at the end of the value chain, heading out to export and global battery markets. .

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How Legacy Tools Are Failing Inventive Manufacturing Engineers

Bringing new and improved products to market takes more than just good ideas. It requires agile, iterative production, and real-time collaboration. Most manufacturers recognize the risk of not adapting, but they’re hampered by technologies like MES that haven’t kept up with the pace of hardware innovation. As new manufacturers enter the market with technologically progressive ways of building at scale, existing manufacturers must adapt to stay relevant.

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Scantech Partners with Oqton to Offer Professional 3D Scanning and Inspection Solutions

Metrology

Chinese 3D scanner manufacturer, Scantech, has announced that it formed a strategic partnership with Oqton, a software provider acquired by 3D Systems in 2021 that helps manufacturers increase innovation and efficiency. The post Scantech Partners with Oqton to Offer Professional 3D Scanning and Inspection Solutions appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Top 5 Control Engineering content: October 17-23, 2022

Control Engineering

Control Engineering’s top 5 content over the past week covered alarm design, EtherCAT, plant instrumentation and more. Links to each article below. 1. Key strategies for improving alarm design and management. Coupling strategic engineering techniques with integrated management software helps unlock best-in-class alarm solutions. See five rules of alarm relevancy, three examples. 2.

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Tracking Accurate Robot Performance – Real Time

Metrology

Founded in 1998 with a growing team of over 50 staff, Loop Technology prides itself in delivering bespoke equipment for customers in aerospace, automotive and renewable energy sectors. Loop’s passion. The post Tracking Accurate Robot Performance – Real Time appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Fastener Pop Quiz: METRIC FASTENERS

Fastener News Desk

[SPONSOR]. EUROLINK FASTENER SUPPLY SERVICE. “HARD-TO-FIND METRIC FASTENERS…DELIVERED”. QUESTION: Identify the order of the metric standard from the largest to. the smallest head dimension: DIN 6921, EN 1665, ISO 4162. A: WATCH VIDEO NOW FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER. Eurolink is the premier US distributor of metric fasteners and fastener lines with hard-to-find metric fasteners manufactured to both DIN and ISO standards.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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IMTS 2022 booth chat: Siemens Additive Manufacturing Update, Ashley Eckhoff

Additive Manufacturing

Ashley Eckhoff , Marketing Manager for Siemens PLM software took a moment to chat with Adam J. Penna in the Siemens Additive Manufacturing booth at IMTS. Topics Include: • What’s new in Additive Manufacturing (AM) with Siemens? • Software – conformal cooling for molds • Application: lattice structures in implants • Osseointegration…hey! • Application: Unlimited Tomorrow, prosthetics for children • Siemens supports AM.

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Chen Hsong says BYD deal part of push into ‘new-era industries'

Plastics News

Hong Kong injection press maker Chen Hsong is showing two new machines, as it looks at growth in electric car manufacturing for its machinery.

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Facing EV Battery Challenges with a Material-Based Mindset

Plastics Today

DuPont engineers outline factors affecting EV battery development—and offer solutions.

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Visy establishes new glass manufacturing facility in Queensland

AU Manufacturing

Australian-American manufacturer Visy has begun the construction of a new $500 million glass manufacturing facility on the Gold Coast in Queensland. . The state is currently a net importer of glass packaging and does not manufacture enough to supply the local market, according to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. . “When complete, it will manufacture 1 billion glass containers annually and support the growth of Queensland-based beverage companies like Queensland Exporter of the Year Bundaberg Brewe

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Mastering Digital Transformation: Your Guide to a Successful MES Implementation

70% of digital transformation projects fail (BCG, 2020). In an industry where most large software implementations falter, we recognize the importance of planning, optimization, and execution. With over 25 years of industry experience and countless successful implementations, MASS Group is opening the vault of tips and tricks to provide a complimentary step-by-step guide in implementing a Work-In-Progress (WIP) tracking software.