Wed.Dec 07, 2022

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3 Critical Factors for Industry’s Future

Automation World

Rockwell Automation digs deep into the cybersecurity, sustainability, and workforce issues impacting the discrete manufacturing and processing industries.

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ABB RobotStudio takes to the cloud enabling real-time collaboration

Design World

• World’s leading robotics programming software expands into the cloud with powerful new functionalities • Allows teams to collaborate on robot programming and simulation from anywhere in the world, on any device • New features include simplified interfaces, version control, and highly accurate simulation – making programming easier and faster ABB has enhanced its industry-leading… The post ABB RobotStudio takes to the cloud enabling real-time collaboration appeared first on Design World.

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Maersk Oil Upgrades Its SCADA

Automation World

Maersk Oil gets a 12-year extension on the life of its North Sea platforms’ controllers by upgrading to new, backward-compatible ABB controllers and avoiding a rip-and-replace migration.

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Emerson software automates Purdue University’s DC-powered Nanogrid house

Design World

Purdue University is using global software and engineering leader Emerson’s (NYSE: EMR) advanced digital technologies to automate its Nanogrid House, a living lab for energy-efficient home research. Compared to today’s homes and businesses that are powered predominantly by alternating current (AC) power, the Nanogrid House can shift between AC and direct current (DC) power, which… The post Emerson software automates Purdue University’s DC-powered Nanogrid house appeared first on Design Wor

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Why Smart Factories Are the Only Path to Successful Onshoring

The golden age of offshoring is over, and simply bringing production home isn’t enough. This eBook breaks down why smart factories are the essential path to successful onshoring in a volatile global economy. You'll explore a shift from nostalgia to reinvention: how digital-first systems, real-time feedback loops, and empowered frontline teams make onshore production faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.

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The metal fabricator and the metaverse

The Fabricator

Richard Boyd’s career in AI and machine learning has spanned the economic spectrum, from aerospace manufacturing to hospital systems. His work on modeling, simulation, and digital twin technologies could help shape what lies ahead for manufacturing and beyond.

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HiveMQ Enables Seamless IoT Data Integration to AWS

Gary Mintchell

HiveMQ announced the availability of the HiveMQ Enterprise Extension for Amazon Kinesis, a new feature that allows users to quickly move their MQTT data from the broker into AWS using Amazon Kinesis Data Streams. With this release, HiveMQ customers can now integrate MQTT data reliably and securely to any of the three major cloud providers – AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud – or simultaneously in a multi-cloud environment.

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Flash LiDAR supports over-the-air updates for automotive apps

Design World

PreAct Technologies, an Oregon-based developer of near-field flash LiDAR technology, announced that its T30P flash LiDAR is now available. Vehicles with software-defined architectures require sensor technology that can support over-the-air updates over the life of the vehicle, and PreAct’s T30P sensor is the only flash LiDAR capable of meeting this requirement.

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Aveva Outlines Its Technology Plans

Automation World

The first step in fulfilling Aveva's vision for an end-to-end, artificial intelligence-infused software for engineering and operations accessible via one pane of glass involves a new HMI/SCADA release in 2023.

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Ambarella unveils ‘world’s first’ centrally processed 4D imaging radar architecture for autonomous vehicles

Robotics Automation News

Ambarella, an edge AI semiconductor company, has launched what it says is “the world’s first centralized 4D imaging radar architecture”, which allows both central processing of raw radar data and deep, low-level fusion with other sensor inputs – including cameras, lidar and ultrasonics. The company says this is a breakthrough architecture which provides greater environmental […].

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

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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Battling Obsolescence and Risk Begins with an IT/OT Assessment

Automation World

Learn how to get the most out of your IT/OT assessment to properly address obsolescence, breakdown, and security issues.

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How Robotics Can Help Manufacturers Solve Labor Shortages

Robotics Automation News

Manufacturing is critical to the United States and the Midwest. It’s responsible for creating jobs, supporting businesses, and generating economic growth. Manufacturing is also a key driver of innovation, helping to create new products and technologies that can improve our lives. Nationwide, manufacturing was the fourth-largest employment sector in 2021, with more than 12 million […].

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The measure of: the Rubin Observatory LSST Camera

E&T

Standing at 1.65m tall, the LSST Camera was unveiled at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in California in October and will help astronomers study billions of galaxies. Seven years in the making, the camera weighs up to three tonnes and features a 3,200-megapixel sensor, powerful enough to spot a golf ball 15 miles away, according to its developers.

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Motional launches first robotaxi service on the Uber network

Robotics Automation News

Motional’s new all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxis will be available on UberX and Uber Comfort Electric in select markets, contributing to Uber’s 2030 zero emissions goal. Motional and Uber today announced the launch of their public robotaxi service in Las Vegas, Nevada. For the first time ever, Uber customers are able to hail an autonomous ride […].

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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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Moderna’s new mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility underway at Monash University

AU Manufacturing

Biotech giant Moderna has begun constructing its new mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility at Monash University’s Clayton campus in Melbourne’s southeast. . Set to be Moderna ’s first manufacturing site in the Southern Hemisphere and the first-ever to be built on a university campus, the new facility is expected to turbo-charge the growth of Victoria’s sovereign mRNA industry. .

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Jim's Cover Pass: A look ahead in the welding industry

The Fabricator

In his farewell to the Jim's Cover Pass column, Jim Mosman addresses a long-time frequently-asked question: What do you see for the future of the welding industry?

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Biodegradable Footwear: One Big Step for Sustainability

Plastics Today

When it comes to sustainability, material science company Balena is walking the walk.

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Smart actuators help robot valets optimize high-volume automobile storage and retrieval

Robotics Automation News

Before a newly manufactured car is delivered to a dealership, it typically joins thousands of others in a large storage lot where it can sit for days or even months. Managing these lots requires many manual, time-intensive tasks: attendants must start each car, park it safely in a designated area, keep track of its location […].

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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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Eight Advantages Of Using IO-Link (P131)

The Automation Blog

Sean Foley from Banner Engineering covers Eight Advantages of IO-Link in Episode 131 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast:     . Listen via Apple , Google , Pandora , Spotify , iHeartRadio , TuneIn , YouTube , Amazon Music , Stitcher , RSS , or below: [link].

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Autonomous truck startup Einride raises $500 million in new funding

Robotics Automation News

Autonomous electric truck startup Einride has secured $500 million in financing, including both a Series C equity raise and a debt facility. The debt financing, which is the largest asset-backed facility to date for heavy-duty electric vehicles, will provide transformative funding for Einride’s fleet of electric vehicles across the world. The Series C provides a […].

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Former WA MP to steer South-West advanced manufacturing hub

Manufacturer's Monthly

Former minister for state development, tourism and small business, Clive Brown, has been appointed as chair of the South West Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub ( SW AMTECH ) steering group. . Brown brings a strong background in industry to the role, having previously been a director of CI Resources and director of Phosphate Resources as well as a consultant to the sector.

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ABB RobotStudio takes to the cloud, enabling real-time collaboration

Robotics Automation News

ABB has enhanced its RobotStudio robot programming and simulation software with cloud-enabled functionality. The new RobotStudio Cloud enables individuals and teams to collaborate in real-time on robot cell designs from anywhere in the world, on any device. New features such as automatic version control increase transparency and productivity across teams.

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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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CSL boosts AU’s plasma manufacturing capability with new Fractionation Facility

AU Manufacturing

Global biotech company CSL has opened a new $900 million Plasma Fractionation Facility in Victoria, bolstering the future of plasma manufacturing in Australia. . The new facility is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and is part of a $2 billion-plus capital investment program CSL currently has underway in Australia. . Located in Broadmeadows, the Plasma Fractionation Facility will allow CSL to process up to 9.2 million plasma equivalent litres per annum, a nine-fold increase on t

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Formic makes robotics available to hire ‘by the hour’

Robotics Automation News

Formic, a startup robotics-as-a-service company, has introduced Formic Flex, which it describes as “a unique service offering that recognizes the shifting needs and changing requirements that manufacturers face”. Formic Flex enables manufacturers to subscribe to robotic systems “by the hour” and when their needs shift, swap those systems for other systems at no cost.

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Seco Tool reconditioning service grows by over 30% and continues to increase

AU Manufacturing

Media Release by Seco Tools. As one of the fastest-growing end mill and drill areas in the Seco Tools portfolio, the company’s solid-round tool reconditioning service experienced an increase in use by over 30% in 2022. . In addition to significant cost savings for customers, a Seco reconditioned tool regains 85% to 95% of its original performance compared to tools that are reground or resharpened.

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Arrow partners with Recom to identify ‘optimal power supply solution’ for robots

Robotics Automation News

Automating industrial processes using robots has typically been the preserve of large companies that have the resources to make the investment and see the project through to completion. Robco – the Robot Company – is now making the benefits of advanced automation more easily accessible for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with its new approach to building […].

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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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ARC Meeting Puts Advanced Recycling Front and Center

Plastics Today

The debut Advanced Recycling Conference drew hundreds of attendees, all looking beyond mechanical recycling for post-consumer plastics.

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Additive Assurance successfully raises $4.1M as it moves to next growth phase

AU Manufacturing

Media Release by Additive Assurance. Additive Assurance , a leader in quality assurance for additive manufacturing, has announced the successful completion of a $4.1 million funding round as it pushes forward with its international expansion plan. . The round was led by Significant Capital Ventures (SCV) and supported by Hostplus alongside existing shareholders IP Group Australia and Monash Investment Holdings. .

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Resin Price Report: Traditional Year-End Deals May Not Materialize

Plastics Today

A flurry of December resin specials typically show up this time of year, but it seems that they might be relatively absent in 2022.

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