Automation World
JULY 18, 2022
Why Industry 4.0 success requires visibility into all connected points on an industrial network, as well as threat detection and displays of the network’s health and integrity.
Chris Hohmann
JULY 18, 2022
Going to see buy oneself, at the Gemba, is a Lean commandement well received (understood?) by all those who went through a Lean initiation. Now laymen and beginners may ask: where exactly is Gemba? First let’s clarify the meaning of the word Gemba. For this I’ll quote an old acquaintance of mine, Michel Baudin who … Continue reading Where exactly is Gemba?
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Gary Mintchell
JULY 18, 2022
The space seldom goes in for breaking news. Or repeating the same news ad nauseam like the TV folks do. You’ve probably already seen the news of the names of the final breakup of the GE company. Here are a few of my thoughts. I tease the marketing aspect of the announcement. But I guess they must do it, not for us but for Wall Street. Jack Welch was never my hero.
MRPEasy
JULY 18, 2022
Paperless manufacturing means managing, coordinating, and reporting production activities purely with digital solutions. A paperless factory typically sees benefits such as the elimination of non-value-added tasks, better traceability, optimized production scheduling, shorter lead times, etc. What is Paperless Manufacturing? Paperless manufacturing is the management, coordination, and reporting of production activities without using paper documents as […].
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.
Plastics Today
JULY 18, 2022
Reshoring and near shoring of manufacturing is at record levels. That’s good news for the plastics industry, which supplies many end markets.
The Fabricator
JULY 18, 2022
Detroit welder-fabricator Josh Welton sits down with the guys behind Weld Labs. Welders Nate Bowman and Rush Kane to talk about how they went from first meeting at FABTECH to building a modernized welding program focused on education, procedure development, and technical support for both trade schools and metal fabrication shops.
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Fabricator
JULY 18, 2022
The rise in material costs like steel has increased the importance of effective programming. When metal fabricators make better use of sheet metal, they increase their shop's profitability.
Control Global
JULY 18, 2022
July 11, 2022, the BBC published an article, “Predatory Sparrow: Who are the hackers who say they started a fire in Iran?” The article states that it's extremely rare for hackers to cause damage in the physical world. But according to the BBC article, a cyberattack on a steel mill in Iran was a kinetic cyberattack meant to cause physical damage. The article goes on to state that the 2010 Stuxnet attack is one of the few - if not the only known - example of a cyber-attack causing physical damage.
E&T
JULY 18, 2022
The UK has declared a national emergency as a result of record-breaking high temperatures, resulting in disruptions to travel, school and health services. . The country's capital is set to be one of the hottest places in the world on Monday, with temperatures soaring above those of Western Sahara and the Caribbean, and expected to beat the 38.7ºC (101.7ºF) seen in Cambridge in 2019, the highest temperature recorded to date in the UK. .
Plastics Today
JULY 18, 2022
The maker of autoinjectors and other drug-delivery systems will build an advanced facility with injection molding and fully automated assembly in North Charleston.
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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.
E&T
JULY 18, 2022
It is hoped the cluster, named Space South Central, will boost the UK’s space industry through investment in new technologies, research, satellite applications and mission capabilities. The grouping is formed from more than 120 academic institutions, private companies and public sector organisations. Its announcement comes less than a week after Skyrora opened the UK’s largest rocket-building facility to date.
Metrology
JULY 18, 2022
WENZEL has announced that it closed the first half of 2022 with significant growth in incoming orders and sales. The new products and applications are increasingly supporting the core business. The post Wenzel Announce Significant Sales Growth appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
E&T
JULY 18, 2022
An eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft originally designed to ferry high-net-worth individuals and corporate executives is set to be used to transport organs and medical personnel. Italian design company Manta is reconfiguring its two-seater ANN2 aircraft to work in collaboration with Avionord, a Milan-based company that offers air-ambulance services.
Metrology
JULY 18, 2022
Embraer has signed an agreement with Toyota do Brasil in order to embrace Toyota Production System (TPS) principles and concepts in its industrial operations. The initiative aims to eliminate waste, The post Embraer Establishes Agreement with Toyota to Maximize Production Efficiencies appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
JULY 18, 2022
San Antonio –July 18, 2022– The metaverse is anticipated to become a platform where people, especially Gen Z, spend time with social communities, consume media, and participate in virtual events and sports. Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Global Metaverse Growth Opportunities , finds that the metaverse will be an interconnected network of virtual worlds that will eventually become an extension of the real-world economy.
Metrology
JULY 18, 2022
Micro-Epsilon has announced that its scanCONTROL 30xx laser profile scanners now offer 5 times higher performance based on new firmware V53. The exposure time has been optimized which enables significantly. The post 5-Fold Performance Increase of 3D Measurements appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
The Fabricator
JULY 18, 2022
La soldadura de tubo de un solo lado de penetración completa con preparaciones en V convencionales ha sido muy difícil de automatizar, pero eso cambió con una combinación de tecnologías, que incluye la inteligencia artificial.
Metrology
JULY 18, 2022
Intel has released the first set of open source AI reference kits specifically designed to make AI more accessible to organizations in on-prem, cloud and edge environments. First introduced at Intel. The post Intel Releases Open Source AI Reference Kits appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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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.
Fastener News Desk
JULY 18, 2022
FASTENER POP QUIZ: METRIC FASTENERS. [SPONSOR]. EUROLINK FASTENER SUPPLY & SERVICE “Hard-to-Find Metric Fasteners Delivered”. . Eurolink is the premier US D istributor of metric fasteners and fastener lines with hard-to-find metric fasteners manufactured to both DIN and ISO standards. As the nation’s leading source for hard-to-find metric fasteners, Eurolink offers access to more than 100,000 quality C-class parts from countries such as Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Spain, Fra
Metrology
JULY 18, 2022
Researchers from Skoltech and their colleagues in Russia and Spain have reported a proof-of-concept demonstration of a new radiation-safe method for mapping the internal structure and stress distribution in samples. The post New Metrological Technique Uses Stress For Nanotomography appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Fastener News Desk
JULY 18, 2022
Contributed by: Cris Young | Editor-at-Large. Like just about everyone else out there, I love great food. I consider myself to be a bit of a foodie, a regular at many local restaurants and a huge fan of the Food Networks’ show Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives. . Which got me thinking about Vegas and my upcoming trip to the International Fastener Expo in October.
Plastics Today
JULY 18, 2022
The Plastics Industry Association is suing former president and CEO Tony Radoszewski for money it claims it is owed following his termination. Previously, Radoszewski filed a lawsuit against the association, seeking more than $600,000.
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999 Automation
JULY 18, 2022
You might be forgiven for believing that the digital transformation revolution is steaming ahead and that your business is being left behind. Well, that may not be the case. As with every revolution, there are early adopters, and many of these are larger organisations with deep pockets. For most SMEs, the questions remain “what […]. The post Advice for getting started on digital transformation in manufacturing appeared first on 999 Automation Blog.
Granta Automation
JULY 18, 2022
With the many stringent quality standards in the food and beverage industry, it is very important to ensure that you choose a palletising system that will enable you to maintain these high-quality standards. You will want to ensure that the … Continue reading → The post Palletisers for the Food & Beverage Industry first appeared on Granta Automation.
HGR Inc.
JULY 18, 2022
Choosing the right equipment for a production line is key to getting things on track and keeping them going in the right direction. HGR carries a wide range of popular used robots and robotic equipment brands, including FANUC, Motoman, ABB, and more. In a few days, on the 21 st and 22 nd of this week, we are having a sale on these and other popular brands.
The Automation Blog
JULY 18, 2022
In this video I share what's new and happening at The Automation School, including some questions submitted by new customers. For all the links mentioned, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?. Show Notes for What's New In School, Episode 07-18-22: Link to Shawn's new Siemens S7 PLC Course: Siemens S7 Level 1 PLC Course.
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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.
Control Engineering
JULY 18, 2022
Control Engineering‘s top 5 content over the past week covered PLC programming, HMI and SCADA software, IIoT optimization, HMI limits and fired equipment standards. Links to each article below. 1. PLC programming: What you need to know. While the programmable logic controller (PLC) is very important, the programming inside the controller is just as critical and can be overlooked. 2.
Additive Manufacturing
JULY 18, 2022
Normal. 0. false. false. false. EN-US. X-NONE. X-NONE. PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 14, 2022 — Onkos Surgical has received 510(k) clearance for patient-specific Pelvic Reconstruction system with 3D printed implants, instruments, and models. The My3D Personalized Pelvic Reconstruction system is the first of its kind solution that includes an advanced planning service to treat deformity, trauma, disease, and revisions where other treatments or revisions have failed.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
JULY 18, 2022
From the launch of its first electric scooter in the Indian market in August 2021 to the planned introduction of an all-electric sedan in 2023, Ola Electric is thinking big and bold. Driven by the vision of an e-mobility future, it is setting up the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturing facility – the Futurefactory – near Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu, with a projected annual manufacturing capacity of 10 million two-wheelers and one million four-wheelers.
Plastics Today
JULY 18, 2022
A $1 million GoFundMe initiative aims to provide prosthetic limbs to 100 amputee victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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