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Ship begins laying 440km cable to link world’s largest offshore wind farm to UK energy grid

E&T

The 1.4GW Sofia offshore wind farm is being built by energy firm RWE and, once complete, will be one of the world’s largest single offshore wind farms. Expected to be operational in 2026, Sofia forms part of the Dogger Bank wind farm project that will boast a combined energy output of 4.8GW. The Leonardo da Vinci vessel, built by Prysmian, is laying the first sections of high-voltage direct current export cables, which will be used to transport green electricity from the wind farm back to the UK

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Donear Group is set to be the leading lifestyle and fashion house in India

Dinesh Mishra

Donear Group has evolved to become India’s leading Lifestyle and Fashion House in the Indian Textile Industry Mumbai, 4 th September 2023: India’s leading lifestyle and fashion house Donear Group just took the men’s fashion experience to the next level, showcasing its internationally acclaimed product range at the prestigious AsiaTex’23 exhibition in JWCC (Jio World Convention Centre), BKC from 31 st Aug’23 – 2 nd Sept’23.

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Proposed solar farm restrictions would slap £5bn energy bill on UK households

E&T

The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), which based its findings on an analysis of the government’s 70GW solar energy target, said this is equivalent to up to £180 per UK household per year. It is estimated that between 24GW and 39GW of the target in England is likely to be generated by ground-mounted solar panels. But proposed amendments to the Energy Bill suggest placing further restrictions on solar farm developments, following moves by the Liz Truss government to effectively ban the

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Kia Incorporates Ocean Plastics in Electric Vehicles

Plastics Today

As a first step, a 55-tonne haul delivered by partner The Ocean Cleanup will be employed in the automaker’s flagship EV9 model.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

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?

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Banks invest trillions in Global South fossil fuel expansion despite climate warnings

E&T

Bank financing for the fossil fuel industry in the 134 countries of the Global South has reached an estimated $3.2tr since 2016, when the Paris Agreement on Climate Change entered into force, according to ActionAid. Bank financing to the largest industrial agriculture companies operating in the same area amounted to $370bn over the same period. The two industries are the largest global contributors to climate change.

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Q-CTRL, Diraq Partner to Secure Millions for Three Public-Sector Quantum Projects

Manufacturer's Monthly

Q-CTRL , a global leader in developing useful quantum technologies through quantum control infrastructure software, and Diraq , a leading innovator in Silicon-based quantum computing, announced they will be partnering on three multi-million-dollar projects to expand the commercial adoption of quantum computing. It represents the first stage of an anticipated partnership delivering new, high-impact quantum computing capabilities to the global market, from Australia.

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Factory Of The Future Smart-Manufacturing Data Platform

Metrology

Renishaw’s new Central manufacturing connectivity and data platform is poised to transform the productivity, capability, and efficiency of manufacturing operations. The post Factory Of The Future Smart-Manufacturing Data Platform appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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India successfully launches its first mission to the Sun

E&T

Just days after landing its first rover on the Moon, India has successfully launched a mission to our nearest star, the Sun. The Aditya-L1 spacecraft blasted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in South India’s Sriharikota at 11.50am local time on Saturday. The spacecraft is now headed on a long journey towards the Sun. Over the next four months, Aditya-L1 will cover a distance of 932,000 miles (1.5 million km) to reach its destination: a halo orbit around one of five Lagrangian points.

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Thales Australia opens new advanced manufacturing facility

Manufacturer's Monthly

Thales Australia has welcomed The Hon. Pat Conroy MP Minister for Defence Industry to officially open the company’s new advanced manufacturing facility at Lithgow in regional New South Wales. The opening of the new facility is a key milestone in the first phase of Thales’s ambitious industrial plan to transform its Lithgow Arms site into an advanced manufacturing 4.0 and integration hub for the precision manufacture of next generation Australian designed weapon systems – integrating both t

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MY EV Store Unveils IME Rapid: India’s First EV Scooter with Revolutionary 300 km Mileage Range

Dinesh Mishra

Bengaluru, September 04, 2023 – MY EV Store, a trusted name in multi-brand e-mobility retail space, proudly announces the launch of its flagship electric two-wheeler, IME Rapid, India’s premier electric scooter that boasts the longest mileage range of 300 kilometers on a single charge with an impressive speed of 80 km/hr. This remarkable innovation ushers in a new era of electric mobility, addressing the prevalent range anxiety concern and marking a significant leap forward for sustainable

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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Automotive still thriving in Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

For this month’s SEMMA member profile, Manufacturers’ Monthly learnt more about the Nissan Node project and the relationship between the Nissan Casting Australia Plant and SEMMA. N issan Australia is set to launch an innovative, industry-first Circular Economy project in Victoria, with the Nissan Casting Australia Plant (NCAP) to use recycled Nissan LEAF batteries to power part of its production facility.

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Pack Accordingly: Pack Expo Returns to Las Vegas on Sept. 11-13

Control.com

With all eyes on innovation, Control.com will be in attendance, ready to learn about the latest products and solutions from the industry’s top experts and industry minds.

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Air Liquide Australia’s ARCAL welding gases simplifies welders’ work

Manufacturer's Monthly

The ARCAL range from Air Liquide offers 4 high-performing argon / CO2 mixtures and these mixtures fulfil all everyday TIG, MIG, MAG and Plasma arc welding needs on carbon steel, stainless steel and light alloys. These easy-to-recognise products are colour coded and have explicit names: ARCAL Prime, ARCAL Chrome, ARCAL Speed and ARCAL Force. ARCAL TM Prime ARCAL TM Prime is a 99.998 per cent pure argon gas, suitable for TIG and plasma welding for all materials, including titanium.

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Metal fabrication quoting startup lowers the barrier to entry

The Fabricator

At FABTECH 2023, Stella Source will launch a quoting and estimating platform for metal fabrication. The entry-level tier is free.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

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.

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New Audio AI and Solutions for Welding Quality Control

Fabricating & Metal Work

Xiris Automation (Burlington, Ontario), a leading provider of camera-based solutions for quality control in the metal fabrication industry, will be at Booth B15073. Visitors can witness the unveiling of Xiris’ newest and innovative products, including the groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) audio tool for welding. One of the highlights of Xiris Automation’s showcase at FABTECH is the release of its AI tool designed to process welding audio signals.

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Navigating the Digital Workforce: Harnessing Technology for Effective Employee Management

Robotics Automation News

In an age where remote work is becoming the new norm and digital tools are an integral part of our daily workflow, navigating the intricacies of a digital workforce can be both challenging and thrilling. Gone are the days of water cooler chats and walk-ins to your employees’ offices.

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Material Insights: Surprising jumps for PVC, PS

Plastics News

PVC and polystyrene resins both posted surprising increases August, after several months of declining prices. Senior Reporter Frank Esposito stops by Material Insights to talk about the production issues that impacted PVC, higher benzene feedstock prices that pushed up PS, plus his take on whether more increases are on the horizon.

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How RPA Can Take Your Customer Experience to a New Level

Robotics Automation News

Are you tired of doing the same things over and over again? Robotic process automation (RPA) uses cutting-edge technology to simplify business processes and streamline the following tasks: Extracting data Data transfer Filling out forms Moving files System setup and more In 2022, the RPA market was worth $2.

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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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Portable inverter welding machine delivers increased power, efficiency

The Fabricator

EWM has introduced the Picotig 220 puls DC, a compact, lightweight inverter welding machine designed for use in workshops and at construction sites.

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Allen-Bradley Kinetix vs. PowerFlex: Which Drive System is Right for You?

DO Supply

In industrial automation, drive systems are critical components that help machines and equipment run smoothly and efficiently. Allen-Bradley, a Rockwell Automation brand, offers two popular drive systems, the Kinetix and PowerFlex drive systems. Each system has unique features and capabilities that make it suitable for different applications. Allen-Bradley Kinetix drive system is a type of… The post Allen-Bradley Kinetix vs.

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Germany’s Largest Powder Bed 3D Printing Provider Invests In Automatic Density Determination Technology

Metrology

Automatic density determination of AM parts offers significant benefits to the utilization of 3D printing as a production technology. The post Germany’s Largest Powder Bed 3D Printing Provider Invests In Automatic Density Determination Technology appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Industrial cloud applications: Manufacturing organizations look to embrace the cloud

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Learn how OT professionals can begin leveraging the benefits of the industrial cloud. Learn how some companies’ platforms are working to utilize the cloud’s capabilities. Industrial cloud insights A PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey indicates 72% of manufacturing companies are investing in cloud-based platforms and applications.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

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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Open Data Communication Revolutionizing Measurement Technology

Metrology

Measurement technology is playing a major role in Industry 4.0. A crucial factor for the success of the digital transformation is the OPC UA GMS (geometric measuring systems) interface. The post Open Data Communication Revolutionizing Measurement Technology appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Company Expands Range of Galvo Scanning Heads for Laser Welding Applications

Fabricating & Metal Work

AMADA WELD TECH, Inc., a leading manufacturer of equipment and systems for welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding, announces a range of galvo scan heads for precision laser welding applications. Common usages for these scanning heads include point-to-point positioning for multi-point welding, shape welding for hermetic seams, and beam weaving to increase weld width.

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Johnson Electric Deploys Augmented AI Technology For Quality Assurance

Metrology

QualiSense signs five-year deal with global manufacturing leader, Johnson Electric The post Johnson Electric Deploys Augmented AI Technology For Quality Assurance appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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AMADA WELD TECH Adds Sample Processing and Training Capacity with Three Locations Across the U.S.

Fabricating & Metal Work

AMADA WELD TECH, Inc., a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding equipment and systems, is now processing samples and providing product and process training in 3 technical centers across the United States. Technical Centers are conveniently located in: Monrovia, California (Los Angeles Area) Wixom, Michigan (Detroit Area) High Point, North Carolina (Greensboro Area) All three locations have the ability to process samples using AMADA WELD TECH’s broad technology of

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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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Tilted CT Improves X-ray Inspection of High Density & Flat Components

Metrology

Innovative CL data acquisition using Tilted CT avoids the problem by allowing the axis of rotation to be adjusted by up to 30 degrees, which means the sample can fully rotate beneath the X-ray source. The post Tilted CT Improves X-ray Inspection of High Density & Flat Components appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Raising the bar with Titan Lifting

Manufacturer's Monthly

It is said, the concept of using winches to move large and heavy objects dates to ancient Greece, 5th century BC. The Greeks used winches and pulleys to construct their temples, theatres, and other world-renowned structures, famously known all around the world. The principles behind the technology manifested through refinements and improvements over the centuries, leading to the advanced equipment that is used in various manufacturing industries today.

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Helios Announces Gear School set for September in Colorado

Fabricating & Metal Work

The 2023 course features gear manufacturing industry expert instructors from Helios Gear Products and Kapp Niles to offer a wide variety of perspectives and operational experiences. Helios Gear Products has partnered with Kapp Technologies   to host a Colorado gear school, September 12-14, 2023 in Boulder, CO. This intensive three-day program covers the basics of gear manufacturing from cutting to finishing, through final inspection, and is designed for entry-level gear manufacturing personnel i

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New ACS180 machinery drive from ABB Drives

999 Automation

ABB has extended its family of machinery drives with the new ACS180 VSD for applications up to 22 kW. As a member of ABB’s all-compatible drives portfolio, it also shares the same architecture and user interfaces for ease of use. The ACS180 brings reliability and performance for machinery builders and system integrators across many industries […] The post New ACS180 machinery drive from ABB Drives appeared first on 999 Automation Blog.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

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.