Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

My second news item on Generative AI involves Microsoft dancing with Rockwell Automation. Once again an industrial automation company hopes its software will become more responsive and easier to use with AI. I’d love to know what you all think after trying it. Rockwell Automation and Microsoft Corp. Announced October 26, 2023 an extension of their longstanding relationship to accelerate industrial automation design and development through generative artificial intelligence (AI).

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Design World

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Belden Inc., a supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, offers a new way for installers to bring fiber connections closer to users and devices: the FiberExpress (FX) Enterprise Closet X (ECX) Wall-Mount Fiber Enclosure. As common applications call for additional bandwidth, and consumers use more devices that require faster speeds, this extension of the… The post New FX ECX Wall-Mount Fiber Enclosures bring fiber connections closer to users and devices appeared first o

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Oh, how short-lived was the metaverse hype. Generative AI quickly displaced it with seemingly more staying power. I have made a little use of that technology for research. You really must phrase your questions precisely. There are too many nuances to the meanings of words. However, I have two pieces of news about Microsoft partnering with its Generative AI with industrial software companies.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

With Formnext 2023 just a few days away, Horizon Microtechnologies is making final preparations for the show. The company will be exhibiting alongside leading micro-AM innovator Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) on stand B38 in Hall 11.1 and will be showcasing micro-AM parts on the stand that have enhanced functionality through the addition of Horizon’s non-metallic […] The post Horizon set to demonstrate unique micro-AM coating processes appeared first on Design World.

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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?

Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Canadian manufacturing continued in contraction territory this October. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained below the crucial 50.0 no-change mark in October for a sixth successive month. With the PMI rising to 48.6, from 47.5 and a three-month high, the rate of contraction was weaker than the previous months.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced its keynote speakers for the 2024 AMUG Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois, from March 10 -14, 2024. Jason Lopes, Director – Additive Manufacturing at Gentle Giant Studios, will take the stage on Tuesday, March 12. Olaf Diegel, Professor of Additive Manufacturing at the University of […] The post AMUG announces keynote speakers for 2024 conference appeared first on Design World.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Emerson has announced its innovative new Fisher™ Whisper™ Trim Technology for use in both rotary and globe valves, providing an extension to Emerson’s current portfolio of Whisper noise solutions. This next generation of Fisher Whisper Trim technology addresses noise issues by using additive manufacturing and other advanced techniques to create trim designs with increased capabilities.… The post Emerson’s new valve trim technology improves noise reduction appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

According to a researcher from the University of Bergen in Norway, efficiency can be reduced by up to 20 per cent from this distance due to wake loss. PhD candidate Eirik Finserås said that current regulations are “ambiguous” and should be developed to accommodate the proliferation of offshore wind development in the North Sea in order to maximise efficiency.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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E&T

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

World leaders, computer scientists and tech executives are currently meeting at Bletchley Park – the home of codebreaking and computing – for the first AI summit in history. The UK has marked the event by publishing the Bletchley Declaration, described as a “landmark achievement” that signals a starting point in the conversations around the risks of AI technologies.

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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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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As technology continues to shape our lives and provide convenience, it also helps large and small businesses enhance their productivity. Inventory management is a critical aspect of running a successful business; it is a key tool that can significantly enhance the process of warehouse mapping.

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The study from the anti-plastics organization as well as a progress report on sustainable plastic packaging from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are released ahead of the international plastic treaty meeting.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

1. Introducing Roetell Glass: A Beacon of Excellence in Glass Manufacturing In the vast landscape of global glass bottle manufacturers, there are names that merely blend in, and then there are those that set the gold standard. Roetell Glass firmly belongs to the latter category, exemplifying excellence in every facet of its operations.

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Processors bought material for short-term needs and to restock inventories, although relatively high interest rates kept some from adding to on-hand resin stocks.

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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.

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

More Australian small businesses can now access research and development (R&D) funding and expertise through Australia’s national science agency, as CSIRO broadens its Kick-Start program. The program has now been expanded with an increase in eligibility to include businesses with a turnover of up to $10 million. This marks a significant increase from the previous eligibility of companies with a turnover of up to $1.5 million.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

President Joe Biden has granted the fifth offshore wind plan approval of his administration in an attempt to lower energy costs and create new jobs. Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, located 23.5 nautical miles off Virginia Beach, is expected to include 176 Siemens Gamesa 14MW wind turbines. Permission from the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to build the facility was first requested in December 2020 , but the approval process has taken three years.

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Kids at a recent Nuts, BoltsandThingamajigs camp at Duanesburg Central School got to launch rockets, but more important, figure out how to do build something cool that works.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The UK has changed its position on deep-sea mining, deciding to add its name to the list of countries calling for a moratorium on new mining licences proposed by the International Seabed Authority (ISA). Deep-sea mining is a highly controversial activity that seeks to obtain minerals such as lithium, copper and cobalt from the ocean floor. Despite the importance of securing these minerals to power green technologies, environmentalists have warned of the “catastrophic” impact that deep-sea mining

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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.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Emerson has released the latest Fisher FIELDVUE series controller for pilot-operated valves, complete with their trademarked 'Advice at the Device' technology.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The global food supply chain is the unseen undercurrent of the world economy. This logistical marvel connects farmers, distributors, retailers, and consumers in a complex, never-ending production, processing, and distribution cycle to keep supermarkets stocked and kitchens brimming with fresh foods. However, recent global events have cast a glaring spotlight on the vulnerabilities inherent to this system.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the world of mechanical power transmission, gears, belts, and chains dominate the landscape, but what's so special about chain drives, and why would they be used in place of rubber belts?

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Want to see where all the action is in plastics? Check the Top 10 plastic developments of October from BASF to Sonoco in this all-in-one-page summary.

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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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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The most successful shops take a strategic approach to diversification. This includes growth planning that encompasses consideration of current trends within various market segments and the correlated or inversely correlated relationships between them. It also requires companies to develop a deep, realistic understanding of their own capabilities, then identify areas where their existing competencies would provide an advantage in new ventures.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Assets are like fingerprints, says digitalisation expert Freddie Coertze. Each one has a unique signature. Which is why certain condition monitoring techniques might not be the solution when it comes to improving equipment health. “I think there is a misconception about monitoring assets, that perhaps you can only monitor just one value such as vibration or temperature, and that will be effective in determining failures,” says the IoT business development manager for ifm Australia.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

REGINA – Saskatchewan’s natural gas utility could face hefty fines for not remitting the carbon tax to the federal government, and its executives may also face jail for failing to do so, federal legislation says. Premier Scott Moe announced this week that SaskEnergy would not remit the carbon tax on natural gas starting Jan. 1, unless Ottawa exempts the fuel.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Recent global events have drastically shifted not only consumer behaviours and expectations, but how businesses are managing these changes. Growing preferences for convenience are driving omni-channel shopping experiences while supply chain volatility is placing more pressure on data visibility, and that’s just the beginning. While these vents have undoubtedly turned many industries upside down, it is important to remind ourselves that disruptions are not unusual.

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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.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How are autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) being used in farming and agriculture to reduce negative environmental impacts and promote sustainable operations in the long term?

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Minister for industry and science, Ed Husic , will represent Australia at the United Kingdom’s AI Safety Summit, to discuss the importance of AI safety and transparency if we’re to boost community trust and harness its benefits. Husic will participate in Ministers’ level discussions at the Summit on 1-2 November. Australia’s attendance at the summit reinforces our credibility and leadership driving the safe and responsible use of AI.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

It’s hard to believe that Cisco Partner Summit 2023 is right around the corner in Miami Beach, Florida on November 6th – 9th. Yes, you read that correctly.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Manufacturers worldwide are looking at ways to minimise their environmental impact helping to contribute to net-zero emissions targets. By combining advanced manufacturing with Industry 4.0, Australia has a real opportunity and competitive edge to develop products which support a more sustainable future. Engineers are central to this. The skills engineers posses are used throughout the advanced manufacturing process, starting with research, development and design.

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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.

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