Automation World

JUNE 3, 2024

Gray Solutions highlights the importance of artificial intelligence in different use cases.

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Design World

JUNE 3, 2024

Silicon Sensing will open its first U.S. office, with a dedicated in-country team led by the new head of sales — Americas, Kevin Swain. This new facility will help ensure the company efficiently supports the growing demand for its rugged, high-performance inertial products across North and South America. “This is an exciting development for us… The post Silicon Sensing establishes a permanent US presence. appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

JUNE 3, 2024

As cyber threats to industry escalate, the C-suite and board of directors must take an active role in ensuring the security and resilience of their manufacturing operations.

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Design World

JUNE 3, 2024

By Mark Jones I was relieved at Acadia National Park when I didn’t see the plastic trash I was expecting. It was the same in Anguilla. I expected fouled beaches I never found. It was the same in Florida. Sadly, I found the plastic trash where I wasn’t expecting it: Kentucky. Cave Run Lake, in… The post Technical thinking: The problem is not plastics, but us appeared first on Design World.

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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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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 3, 2024

Changing market cycles have affected my entire career. Product category booms and busts, especially in the 80s, affected the types of positions and companies where I worked. Today, there are few jobs and companies where you can start and end your career and make a good financial living at it. Even when I ditched the manufacturing world and became a magazine editor, the cycles still affected me (and most of us, right?).

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 3, 2024

Adapta has developed robots for specific use cases. Source: Adapta Robotics Starting a robotics company is always challenging, as inventors and entrepreneurs scramble to get access to capital and tap the local talent pool. However, identifying the right applications and markets is a good place to begin, according to the co-founders of Adapta Robotics & Engineering SRL.

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Design World

JUNE 3, 2024

Design World, the leading design engineering magazine in the United States for OEM design engineers, along with Machines Italia, jointly conducted a readership survey investigating several critical topics of interest to manufacturers today. These include smart machines, smart devices, innovations, and sustainability. In all, there were 185 respondents who answered most or all of the… The post TECH TOOLBOX: Smart machines — and where engineers are headed appeared first on Design World.

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Automation Mag

JUNE 3, 2024

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded 49.3 in May, compared to 49.4 in April. This extended the current downturn in manufacturing operating conditions to 13 months. Output and new orders both continued to fall and at faster rates, whilst firms cut their buying activity given sufficient stock at their plants.

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Industry Week

JUNE 3, 2024

As manufacturers journey from recovery to resilience, they must consider how to thoughtfully integrate technologies like AI and automation.

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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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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 3, 2024

Foresight says its ScaleCam system can generate high-quality depth maps. | Source: Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. last week announced that it has signed a co-development agreement with KONEC Co., a Korean Tier 1 automotive supplier. Under the agreement, the companies will integrate Foresight’s ScaleCam 3D perception technology into a concept autonomous vehicle.

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The Fabricator

JUNE 3, 2024

Millomat Stampings CEO Mani Sehmbi has been pushing all kinds of boundaries for 20 years. Fully automated press brakes fit that script.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 3, 2024

MAP is a cloud-based command center that can design and manage automated manufacturing workcells. | Source: Vention Vention Inc. yesterday announced a collaboration with NVIDIA Corp. to bring industrial automation to small and midsize manufacturers. The companies said they plan to use NVIDIA’s artificial intelligence and accelerated computing to advance cloud robotics.

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i4.0 today

JUNE 3, 2024

The Graphene Flagship is hosting a symposium from June 11 to 12 at the Town Hall Europe, Brussels, to celebrate the successes of its €20 million 2D Experimental Pilot Line (2D-EPL) project. Representing the first graphene foundry to integrate graphene and other 2D materials into semiconductor devices, the symposium will demonstrate the 2D-EPL’s progress in creating an ecosystem for 2D materials within electronics, photonics and biomedical devices.

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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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Control.com

JUNE 3, 2024

Learn how to write a ladder logic program to assign a string value to a data register and share that register with any HMI compatible with Mitsubishi’s MELSEC PLC series.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 3, 2024

Image: Electronex Electronex – The Electronics Design and Assembly Expo is on this month at Rosehill Gardens Event Centre from 19 – 20 June 2024. The Sydney event will feature a host of new products and technology for hi-tech manufacturing. Electronex is Australia’s only major exhibition for companies using electronics in design, assembly, manufacture and service.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JUNE 3, 2024

Global disruption in 4D: Exploring intersecting forces impacting Canada’s Future (CNW Group/Deloitte Canada) TORONTO — New research from Deloitte’s Future of Canada Centre (FCC) explores how four major global disruptions are impacting Canada’s ability to thrive: the race to net-zero, AI revolution, talent transformation, and geopolitical uncertainty.

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Granta Automation

JUNE 3, 2024

When using an automated palletising system, keeping production running during pallet changeovers is often essential for high-speed production lines. Here are some specific strategies that can be implemented to achieve continuous production with an automated palletising system: As you can … Continue reading → The post How Do You Keep Production Running During Pallet Change Overs When Using An Automated Palletising System?

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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

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 3, 2024

DroneShield Pyrmont Headquarters / Image: DroneShield DroneShield has opened its new headquarters which will triple its R&D and manufacturing capacity to more than $400 million in hardware and software per year. The new site is in Pyrmont, NSW , where the company’s 120 local staff are now based. The facility includes a dedicated floor for high-tech R&D, engineering and manufacturing to fulfil orders from government, defence and commercial customers in 70 countries.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 3, 2024

Discover how Cisco XDR redefines security with integrated tools, AI-driven threat detection, and rapid response to solve real-world problems for the SOC

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 3, 2024

Image: Ifm In today’s fast-paced industrial sector, the intersection of digital connectivity and hygiene is crucial for maintaining product quality and meeting regulatory standards. The rise of digitalisation has brought transformative changes to various industries, especially in flow measurement. Digitalisation has significantly improved food manufacturing by offering real-time data accuracy and ensuring quality assurance.

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Automation Mag

JUNE 3, 2024

Rockwell Automation is expanding its collaboration with NVIDIA to develop safe and smart industrial AI mobile robots. Earlier this year, the companies announced their ongoing work to increase the scale and scope of AI in manufacturing. The collaboration will now additionally involve robotics, helping drive the use of AI in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to improve performance and efficiency.

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Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 3, 2024

Image: wavebreak3/stock.adobe.com People living with a disability will benefit from more locally manufactured disability devices thanks to an innovative training program backed by the Allan Labor Government. Acting minister for Skills and TAFE Natalie Hutchins today welcomed a new initiative by NORTH Link to help boost local manufacturing skills in the design and production of assistive technology.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 3, 2024

In the spirit of World Bicycle Day on June 3rd, let's explore how the lessons of this iconic race, Giro d'Italia, align with our evolving partner strategy and illuminate the path to success in the ecosystem era.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 3, 2024

Image: Peera / stock.adobe.com Former CEO of GE Australia, Sam Maresh, has been appointed to the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA’s) Board for the next five years. The EPA Board plans to leverage Maresh’s expertise to spearhead new initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable development. This includes expanding renewable energy projects, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and fostering collaborations between government, industry, and communities.

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Automation Mag

JUNE 3, 2024

Vention is collaborating with NVIDIA to bring industrial automation technology to small and medium manufacturers by using NVIDIA AI and accelerated computing to advance cloud robotics. This reportedly marks a year of collaborative efforts to leverage artificial intelligence to simplify the realization of industrial automation and robotic projects, from the design of equipment up to their operations. “ The Vention ecosystem with NVIDIA’s robotics technology and AI expertise will help

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Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 3, 2024

Image: VEGA Discover how VEGA, a pressure sensor technology manufacturer, has served diverse industries worldwide with its reliable solutions and commitment to customer service. From humble beginnings in Germany to expanding horizons in Australia and beyond, explore how the company continues to innovate and shape the future of pressure monitoring. VEGA, a family-owned company, was established in 1959 in Germany’s Black Forest.

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The Fabricator

JUNE 3, 2024

Kaast Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the DC 350 X semiautomatic cold saw with 4.5-in. capacity.

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E&T

JUNE 3, 2024

The National Grid has announced that work is now underway at the new Hylton Castle substation, which will connect nearby gigafactories and other businesses to the electricity grid.

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