Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 10, 2024
This may sound surprising (although it shouldn’t). General media promotes a lot of hype and dire warnings and smoke-and-mirrors about large language models (LLM)—the latest type of augmented (artificial) intelligence. Do you think that if you could even get a peek into the math and technology that you could at least have a better grip on risk and reward?
Design World
JANUARY 10, 2024
The recently elected 2024 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council of the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) begin their leadership terms. Brian Nowak, president & CEO, Kurz Industrial Solutions, Neenah, Wisconsin, assumes the leadership of the association as president. Nowak began volunteering for PTDA in 2015, serving on the Education & Training Committee.
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Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 10, 2024
The world set a record with 3.9 million operational robots in 2022, according to the new World Robotics report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The report also included information about robot density worldwide. Robot density measures the number of operational industrial robots per 10,000 employees in a country. “Robot density data reveal the state of automation worldwide and allow us to compare regions and countries,” Marina Bill, President of the IFR, said.
Automation World
JANUARY 10, 2024
Combining Siemens Xcelerator software with a new VR headset from Sony will enable engineers to explore design concepts in an immersive workspace.
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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?
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 10, 2024
Magna’s next gen eDrive offers supplier industry-first technology in a lighter weight, compact, sustainable solution AURORA — As CES 2024, Magna announced the global unveiling of its 800V eDrive solution. Magna’s eDrive is a drop-in solution that incorporates several advanced technologies, reportedly resulting in reductions in weight and size, enhanced performance, extended driving range and sustainability.
Control.com
JANUARY 10, 2024
Converting different numbering systems is quite common in PLCs and structured text codes. Why? Because people read decimals. Computers read binary. Processors read sets of bits. Not so simple.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 10, 2024
TAFE SA enrolments are continuing to soar – bolstered by the South Australian Government’s Fee Free TAFE – with a rise of 65 per cent compared to two years ago. More than 10,600 places were used for fee free study at TAFE SA in 2023 creating more skilled workers in areas that directly align with the SA Government’s priorities including investing in our health system, preparing for universal 3-year-old preschool, delivering the infrastructure South Australia needs and building t
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 10, 2024
ARMONK — New research commissioned by IBM found that about 42% of enterprise-scale organizations (over 1,000 employees) surveyed have AI actively in use in their businesses. Early adopters are leading the way, with 59% of responding enterprises already working with AI intending to accelerate and increase investment in the technology. Ongoing challenges for AI adoption in enterprises remain, including hiring employees with the right skillsets, data complexity, and ethical concerns continue to inh
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 10, 2024
The Australian Government is investing in critical infrastructure to support Australia’s air combat capability with a $4 million upgrade at Defence ’s largest operational air base, RAAF Base Amberley near Ipswich in Queensland. Ensuring the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has modern, fit-for-purpose facilities and infrastructure in place to support its critical capabilities is essential to keeping Australians safe.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 10, 2024
DRAKKAR Nomination Benoit Hudon (CNW Group/Drakkar) MONTREAL — DRAKKAR Group officially announces the appointment of Benoit Hudon as the Group’s new President and CEO. Benoit will assume his new position on January 18, 2024. This appointment is part of the strategic planning process and growth plan of the two co-founders. Benoit’s main mission will be to define and implement the development and profitability strategies of the organization, in close collaboration with the variou
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.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 10, 2024
The IAC has revised the sensors and compute in the AV24 racecar. Source: Indy Autonomous Challenge The Indy Autonomous Challenge, or IAC, made two major announcements at CES 2024 this week. The first was that the IAC plans to present four autonomous racecar events in 2024, and the second was an updated technology stack. The first event of the year is the IAC@CES, which takes place tomorrow at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Plastics Today
JANUARY 10, 2024
The market for bioplastics has been limited by price, performance, availability, and applicability. That may be changing.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 10, 2024
Kodiak’s sixth-generation driverless truck. | Source: Kodiak Robotics Kodiak Robotics Inc. introduced its sixth-generation, driverless-ready semi truck at CES in Las Vegas this week. The company said its self-driving truck is designed for scaled deployment and builds on five years of real-world testing. This testing included 5,000 loads carried over more than 2.5 million miles.
Control.com
JANUARY 10, 2024
The new analog converter from WAGO helps users convert 4-20 mA analog signals into digital data that is transferable to upper-level communication systems via IO-Link.
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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.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JANUARY 10, 2024
Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more?
Plastics Today
JANUARY 10, 2024
The fully recyclable blister pack containing 30% PCR plastic waste meets stringent pharmaceutical quality standards.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JANUARY 10, 2024
In the rapidly evolving retail sector, businesses are continually seeking innovative ways to gain a competitive edge, increase efficiency, and enhance the customer experience.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 10, 2024
Source: EndoQuest EndoQuest Robotics Inc. and Omnivision have partnered to integrate Omnivision’s CameraCubeChip into EndoQuest’s surgical robotic system. Santa Clara, Calif.-based Omnivision develops semiconductor systems, including advanced digital imaging and touch display technology. Houston-based EndoQuest designed its system to address unmet needs in gastrointestinal and other endoluminal surgeries.
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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.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 10, 2024
VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced that it will close its sawmill in Maxville, Florida and indefinitely curtail operations at its sawmill in Huttig, Arkansas by the end of this month. West Fraser says the decision is the result of high fiber costs and soft lumber markets. The closure of Maxville Sawmill will impact approximately 80 employees, while the indefinite curtailment of Huttig will impact 140 employees.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 10, 2024
The Bradbury Group, Moundridge, Kan., a manufacturer of roll forming and coil processing equipment, has acquired the assets of Press Room Equipment Co. (PRE), Springfield, Mo.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 10, 2024
MONTREAL — Metro Supply Chain Inc., a strategic supply chain solutions partner announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire SCI Group Inc., a Canadian third-party logistics (3PL) company, from Canada Post Corporation and Purolator Holdings Ltd. This transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals. “We are thrilled about the prospect of acquiring SCI,” said Chiko N
The Fabricator
JANUARY 10, 2024
Cortec Corp. has developed MCI-2061, an environmentally friendly cleaner designed to remove oil stains from concrete, asphalt, and other hard surfaces such as fixtures and equipment without harsh chemicals or solvents.
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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.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 10, 2024
SURREY — RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc., a company involved in sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling technology, announces that the Company’s recycled lithium carbonate, from lithium-ion battery waste, has passed a comprehensive suite of tests conducted by a battery materials company in Asia. RecycLiCo’s lithium carbonate, contained in a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, was subjected to several industry-standard tests, including LFP fabrication and cell testing.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 10, 2024
What used to be cut with solely oxygen or nitrogen now uses a mix of both. Laser assist gas mixing has been a key enabling technology, and today’s ultrahigh-powered fiber lasers couldn’t cut the way they do without it.
Plastics Today
JANUARY 10, 2024
Nova-Institute GmbH is critical of aspects of the JRC Plastics Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology and the associated policy implications for these essential packaging materials.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 10, 2024
MetlSaw Systems, a manufacturer of precision plate and extrusion sawing equipment in Benicia, Calif., has announced its integration into the Inductotherm Group.
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 10, 2024
A Deakin University-led Quantum Computing project will benefit from rising research talent, thanks to a funding boost through CSIRO’s $3.6 million Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program. The Distributed Quantum Computing: Algorithms and Software project was one of four projects to receive funding from the national scientific research agency, which supports 16 PhD scholarships for projects across 11 Australian universities.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 10, 2024
IKEA is recalling ÅSKSTORM 40W USB charger due to thermal burn and electric shock hazard. (CNW Group/IKEA Canada Limited Partnership) BURLINGTON — IKEA announces that they are recalling their ÅSKSTORM 40W USB charger, due to thermal burn and electric shock hazards caused by wear and tear of the power cable. IKEA says they develop their products using a rigorous risk assessment and testing program.
Marshall Wolf Automation
JANUARY 10, 2024
Recently, WEG came to our the office to provide us with training on the CFW500 VFD. We love a good training session because it helps us better serve our customers when we’re well-versed in the products we sell. We wanted to take this opportunity to share some of our new knowledge with you! What We Learned WEG CFW500 high-performance variable speed drive is available in.33HP – 75HP and 200-600V so they can be used in a wide range of applications.
Automation Mag
JANUARY 10, 2024
Endress+Hauser has announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Selders as the new CEO of the company. Selders takes over from Matthias Altendorf, who after leading the company from the top position for 10 years, will be moving on to its supervisory board. Selders holds a doctorate in physics. He has been with the company since 2004 and was previously managing director of the competence centre for level and pressure measurement technology based in Maulburg, Germany.
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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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