Tue.Nov 07, 2023

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Rockwell Automation Makes Strategic Investment in Momenta Fund

Gary Mintchell

Investment in Momenta Industry 5.0 venture capital fund gives Rockwell early access to innovative technology that promotes resiliency, agility, and sustainability The first Automation Fair by Rockwell Automation that I attended was in 1997. The last one in 2022. I decided that a trip to Boston was just too expensive with no anticipated financial return on that investment.

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Chris Bursack, ISC Companies, honored with PTDA Warren Pike Award

Design World

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Chris Bursack the 32nd recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. He received the accolade during the PTDA 2023 Industry Summit on October 20 in Amelia Island, Florida. Established in 1984, the Warren Pike Award honors individuals who… The post Chris Bursack, ISC Companies, honored with PTDA Warren Pike Award appeared first on Design World.

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A Stronger and Simpler Ignition Edge

Gary Mintchell

One of my 2023 themes has built on paraphrasing Paul Simon’s At the Zoo , “They say it’s all happening at the Edge.” During my brief career as an IT Influencer, I was the “edge” guy. Just as I recently asked about the future of embedded control, I’m also curious about developments at the edge and its implications for data—as in “digital transformation.

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Slim, fanless edge computer brings healthcare data to the source

Design World

Edge computing technology is transforming healthcare by bringing real-time information and insights closer to medical teams. As such, hospitals are becoming smarter faster with low-latency computing and optimized workflows. Taiwan-based Advantech recently introduced the USM-100H, a medical-grade, slim mini-computer tailored for clinical applications in the healthcare industry.

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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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PTDA honours its 2023 award winners Sylvia Silveira and Alex Vitou

Automation Mag

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) honoured the recipients of the Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award and Robert K. Callahan Advancing Leaders Award Sylvia Silveira and Alex Vitou respectively at its industry summit. Silveira is from NTN Canada. During Sylvia Silveira’s 13-year tenure at the company, she has steadily climbed the ranks from HR manager to HR director to vice-president of HR and operations.

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20GW of green energy projects fast-tracked for grid connection

E&T

The new energy infrastructure will start with 19 battery projects amounting to around 10GW that will be given the option of connecting to the grid about four years earlier than they otherwise would have done. A further 10GW will be unlocked in the Midlands, South West of England and South Wales, which includes a raft of low-carbon technology projects, bringing forward some ‘shovel ready’ schemes by up to five years.

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American Bureau of Shipping issues ‘first ever’ autonomous vessel classification for Saildrone

Robotics Automation News

Saildrone, a specialist in ocean data collection using autonomous vehicles, has received what it says is “the first-ever classification for an autonomous, uncrewed surface vehicle” (USV) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The Saildrone Voyager, the mid-class vehicle in Saildrone’s rapidly expanding fleet, is the first-ever commercial USV to receive classification.

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First transatlantic flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel given green light

E&T

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it had carried out technical assessments of Virgin’s plans, including undertaking ground testing with Rolls-Royce on a Trent 1000 engine running on 100 per cent SAF. SAFs are typically derived by combining jet fuel with alternatives such as biofuels or recycled oils from industrial food facilities to achieve carbon savings of up to 70 per cent.

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Is Waymo Safer than Cruise?

Robotics Automation News

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute, 42,939 drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and others died in 2021 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico as the result of 39,508 crashes involving 61,322 vehicles. The estimated national economic impact exceeded $340 billion.

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“There’s a Sensor for That” – Revolutionizing Manufacturing Through Sensing Technologies

Metrology

Sensors, once a relatively unheralded component of manufacturing, have now become the unsung heroes that drive the industry forward. These small, smart devices are capable of measuring a vast array of parameters, from temperature and pressure to humidity, motion, and beyond. The post “There’s a Sensor for That” – Revolutionizing Manufacturing Through Sensing Technologies appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Custom software for the custom metal fabrication shop

The Fabricator

The cofounders of Cortex Data Services know what life is like at the custom fab shop. They both began their careers there. Today, they’re tailoring custom software platforms to meet a business’s unique needs.

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Optimizing Workflow in Enterprises: The Role of Smart Digital Solutions

Robotics Automation News

Navigating the complexities of modern enterprises presents an exhilarating challenge. At the heart of this intricate dance is workflow optimization, a critical component that fuels the machinery of a company’s daily operations. No longer just nice-to-have, effective workflow systems are the bedrock upon which successful businesses are built.

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Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 8: Final - Data Dashboard

Control.com

In this final installment of the IIoT tech stack project, learn how to design the customer-facing dashboard or observability platform using the data acquired from the MQTT client device.

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Top 5 DAM Software with AI Image Tagging

Robotics Automation News

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital content, the surge of images, videos, and various multimedia files has transformed how we manage digital assets. As a seasoned expert with a decade of experience in digital asset management (DAM), I’ve witnessed firsthand the revolution brought about by AI in this field.

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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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Going Australian made

Manufacturer's Monthly

For over 35 years, Endurequip Hoists has been offering a wide range of hoists and workshop lifting equipment to the heavy vehicle industry. Manufactured in Brisbane at a state-of-the-art 6000 square metre factory, Portalift from Endurequip Hoists is the only Australian-made portable heavy vehicle hoist and the only chain-driven model. Each Endurequip Portalift Hoist has a high load capacity that can lift up to 7.5 tonnes.

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WPS Office: The Complete Guide to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF

Robotics Automation News

In the present computerized age, having a solid and flexible office suite is fundamental for individual and expert undertakings. WPS Office, an across-the-board arrangement, offers a wide exhibit of elements that take special care of different report needs. This article will dig into the four essential elements of WPS Office: Word, Succeed, PowerPoint, and PDF.

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British Steel’s decarbonisation plan puts 2,000 jobs at risk

E&T

Its ambitious decarbonisation plan could put thousands of jobs at risk. The company – owned by China-based Jingye – has announced its intention of closing down the blast furnaces as part of a £1.25bn effort to shift to electric steelmaking operations, which would make British Steel “a clean, green and sustainable business”. The firm’s green plan includes the building of two EAFs located in Scunthorpe and Teesside, as well as the shutting of its polluting coal-fired blast furnaces.

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How to Make Classic Cars Safer?

Robotics Automation News

The truth of the matter is that we cannot compare our modern-day car with our old car. They are, in many ways, different. For instance, Older cars are made of steel, while modern cars are made of aluminum.

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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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Bottled Water Brands Face Lawsuit for 100% Recycling Claims

Plastics Today

Filing in Europe argues that common 100% recycling claims by Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Danone may mislead consumers to assume single-use PET plastic bottles are sustainable.

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Becoming the Best at Efficiency with WPS Office: A Far-reaching Investigation

Robotics Automation News

In the contemporary scene of advanced efficiency, the product you decide to deal with your reports can essentially affect your work proficiency and in general achievement. WPS Office, a thorough office suite, has earned the consideration of millions for its great capacities and cross-stage similarity.

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Seizing an opportunity for growth

Manufacturer's Monthly

Currently, the manufacturing sector appears to be heading further toward industry 4.0, digitalisation, automation and decarbonisation. These trends are creating challenges for businesses that are struggling to adjust to changes in the manufacturing industry. RSM partner and business coach, Don Holley, said that combining these trends with regulation and legislation can create a complex environment of operating for manufacturing companies.

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DHL and AutoStore expand partnership to further automate global warehousing

Robotics Automation News

DHL Supply Chain, one of the world’s largest contract logistics companies, and AutoStore, a robotic technology company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, are expanding their partnership in a move set to further automated warehouse operations on global scale.

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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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How Splunk and Cisco will Keep Customers at the Center

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

This blog is co-authored by Gary Steele, President & CEO of Splunk. Gary Steele , President & CEO of Splunk A lot has happened since we announced our agreement to combine Cisco and Splunk.

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ForwardX Robotics unveils new 1500-kg payload warehouse robot

Robotics Automation News

ForwardX Robotics, a provider of vision-based autonomous mobile robots and warehouse solutions, has launched the Max 1500-L Slim, its latest innovation. Designed for both warehouse logistics and manufacturing environments, the new AMR is set to revolutionize material handling, delivering “unparalleled versatility and efficiency”, according to ForwardX.

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Supporting women in energy and manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Employers and community members across Victoria are invited to have their say on how to boost women’s participation and advancement in manufacturing and energy industries. Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins today welcomed the release of a discussion paper that marks a crucial part of the Allan Labor Government’s response to the Inquiry into Economic Equity for Victorian Women.

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Exploring the Power of WPS Office: An Extensive Survey

Robotics Automation News

In the always-developing universe of office efficiency programming, one name has reliably stood apart for its flexibility and easy-to-understand highlights – WPS Office.

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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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Features and benefits of inventory control systems in food and beverage manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

In addition to other aspects of operations, F&B companies must manage raw materials, track production processes, and ensure the timely delivery of finished products. Keeping close tabs on these activities helps facilitate profitability, as organizations strive to meet the ever-growing demands of consumers. To this end, a robust inventory control management system is a must so that food and beverage manufacturers can meet their targets while maintaining regulatory compliance.

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Unlocking the Power of WPS Office: A Thorough Survey

Robotics Automation News

In the present advanced age, efficiency devices have turned into a basic piece of our regular routines. WPS Office, a flexible and strong office suite, offers many elements that make it a famous decision for both individual and expert use.

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Flinders signs agreement with US Navy to advance research

Manufacturer's Monthly

The landmark Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Naval Undersea Warfare Centre (NUWC) Division Newport marks a significant step forward in advancing collaborative research between the United States and Australia in the field of undersea technology. NUWC Division Newport is the US Navy ’s full-spectrum research, development, test and evaluation, engineering, and fleet support centre for submarine warfare systems and other systems associated with the undersea battlespace.

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‘Billions’ of megalomaniacal humanoids could, one day, ambush the entire world

Robotics Automation News

“Billions” of megalomaniacal humanoids could ambush the entire world and go for a global takeover, according to people who worry about these things too much.

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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.