Automation World

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Cybersecurity is a top concern among companies considering remote access, but useful applications are available for those who embrace the technology.

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Design World

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Virtualizing control systems with FactoryTalk® Logix Echo can help customers save significant engineering efforts and financial expenditure at every stage of a project from start to finish. Attention was dedicated to improving testing, giving users access to more than 20 variations of the 5580 ControlLogix platform at their disposal. FactoryTalk Logix Echo simplifies the emulator… The post Rockwell Automation launches first expansion of FactoryTalk Logix Echo appeared first on Design World

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Advancements in welding technology—like cobots and mobile apps—may help welding or manufacturing teams to hire the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

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Design World

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Thanks to the development of the Internet of Things (IoT), more and more machines, vehicles, and objects are utilizing more sensors to communicate with one another and the outside world. It is increasingly important than ever to send data reliably in the shortest time possible. The new LEMO USB 3.1 connectors were designed to meet […]. The post High-speed data transfer USB 3.1 (10Gb/s) connectors from LEMO appeared first on Design World.

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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Siemens has had a manufacturing IT presence for many years. Here are two announcements bolstering its portfolio. Industrial Edge and Networking products. Siemens Expands Industrial Edge. Industrial Edge Management System (IEM V2.0) for Kubernetes clusters addresses IT users in production and saves IT resources, energy and costs. Industrial Edge Hub provides greater license management visibility.

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Industry Week

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Tabletop exercises with senior leaders, evaluating employee reports of risk and engaging training programs should be part of plants’ regular safety procedures.

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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Simple method overcomes low reactivity of bio-based secondary material, resulting in high-molecular-weight polyester with mechanical and thermal properties that, in some cases, outperform fossil-fuel-based materials.

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Industry Week

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The trifecta of profitability, corporate responsibility and accurate documentation is within reach.

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E&T

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Santa Claus has a big job on his hands. One calculation reckons that without his team of elves and herds of reindeer Santa would have to travel at half the speed of light to get to everyone. We reckon we can make the job easier with an Aerosleigh, which uses propellers rather than reindeer for propulsion. But there’s a big problem with sleighs: they work by sliding on ice or snow.

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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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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Dow commits to further automotive innovation with launch of Silastic SA 994X liquid silicone rubber (LSR) that adheres to polybutylene terephthalate and polyamide.

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The two largest cities in California have passed laws that put new limits on single-use plastics.

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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 9, 2022

ExxonMobil, Ternova, and CPAI worked with Nestlé to develop the film, which is used for secondary packaging in Central America.

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Control.com

DECEMBER 9, 2022

At Control.com, we’re PLC and machine enthusiasts, but we are also makers at heart. This recent announcement by Arduino is ready to make waves and break boundaries in control cabinets around the world!

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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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E&T

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Shini Somara: What did you study and why? Rebekah Reavell: Last year I finished my Motorsport Engineering Masters at Oxford Brookes. Before that I completed a Bachelors in mechanical engineering with automotive at Leeds. At my all-girls school, I was encouraged to study English and Economics A Levels because I enjoyed reading, but halfway through, I decided to change career direction and follow my passion for automotive racing.

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NIST

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Research has shown that during times of economic uncertainty, companies that find a balance between reducing the resources they need to survive and investing in key areas for growth will fare better through a recession and beyond. It’s a nuanced approach that involves playing offense and defense at the same time. Many small and medium-sized manufacturers have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and find themselves with few apparent options.

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Media Release by UNSW Sydney. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at UNSW Sydney’s School of Chemical Engineering where researchers have grown crystals made of zinc that look like snowflakes – inside a liquid metal. The team predominantly used zinc metal dissolved in liquid gallium as the solvent, creating distinctive structures that often resembled those of six-branched snowflake crystals.

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Industry Week

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Quality would improve, costs decrease and processes streamline, leading to increased adoption of the technology.

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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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E&T

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Australia is a ssembling an offensive cyber team with a view towards becoming the world's "most cyber-secure country" by the end of the decade, a government minister has revealed. The announcement of the strategy comes on the heels of the Optus and Medibank Private cyber attacks, which Claire O’Neil, the country’s home affairs minister, described as “the worst in Australian history”.

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Industry Week

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Do you know what information your employees share with Twitter?

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E&T

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Electric vehicle (EV) ownership in the UK passed a significant milestone in September 2022, with the registration of the nation’s one millionth plug-in car, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). But while the appetite for EVs among car buyers is evident, what is less clear is whether UK automakers will be able to keep pace with demand, both at home and abroad.

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Industry Week

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Semiconductors are not a homogenous commodity; they are unique to specific products and technologies.

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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

E&T

DECEMBER 9, 2022

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is due to visit an RAF base today (Friday December 9) to launch the first major phase of the programme, which aims to develop the next generation of combat aircrafts in collaboration with Italy and Japan. . Downing Street is hoping that the jets, called Tempest in the UK, will take to the skies by 2035 and serve as a successor to the RAF Typhoon.

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Industry Week

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Yuesheng Wang, 35, faces charges under the Criminal Code and the Security of Information Act for having "allegedly obtained trade secrets to benefit the People's Republic of China, to the detriment of Canada's economic interests," said a statement.

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Modern Materials Handling

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Automatic identification & data capture Industry Awards commemorate excellence

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Industry Week

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Training with experts, peer collaboration and operator engagement help participants achieve aggressive energy reduction goals.

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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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E&T

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) annual Payments Survey found that cash usage fell to just 15 per cent of all transactions that year compared to 30 per cent in 2020. Some 90 per cent of retail spending, and 82 per cent of transactions, were carried out using either debit or credit card payments, forcing retailers to spend a total of £1.3bn to accept payments from customers in 2021.

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Industry Week

DECEMBER 9, 2022

A bird's eye view of the additive manufacturing world, six years after the release of HP’s first commercial 3D printer.

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E&T

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Researchers have reported new results from Nasa’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration project, which develops and tests new advanced laser sources for deep-space optical communication. Nasa currently relies on radio communication systems to communicate with Mars rovers and probes. However, this incurs average delays of around 20 minutes between the Earth and Mars.

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