Wed.May 17, 2023

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Emerson now accepting applications for discrete automation scholarship

Design World

Emerson invites U.S. students pursuing collegiate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields to apply for its 2023 Emerson Discrete Automation Scholarship. The merit-based award recognizes two ambitious problem-solvers with a $5,000 scholarship, eligibility for an Emerson internship, and a $1,000 research grant for their college.

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Is your car safe from a cyber attack?

E&T

In January 2022, 19-year-old David Colombo from Dinkelsbühl, Germany, announced via Twitter that he had been able to hack at least 25 Tesla vehicles in 13 countries and partially take them over. “So, I now have full remote control of over 25 Teslas in 13 countries and there seems to be no way to find the owners and report it to them,” he tweeted. Luckily, Colombo’s intentions were good.

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Generative design: nTopology blazing a trail through 3D printing world

Robotics Automation News

One of the most impressive features of the nTopology design application is that it requires substantially less computing power. According to the company’s – and its partners’ – calculations, file sizes can be 99 percent smaller compared with traditional 3D design software.

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Brexit deal poses ‘existential threat’ to UK car manufacturing, industry warns

E&T

The prime minister Rishi Sunak is facing pressure from the car manufacturing industry to renegotiate the ' Trade and Co-operation Agreement' (TCA) with the European Union (EU). Stellantis, the parent company of Vauxhall, Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat, has stated it will not be able to meet its commitment to making electric vehicles at its Ellesmere Port and Luton plants once Brexit tariffs begin to be enforced.

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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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Scalable Security for OT Networks

Automation World

The Defense in Depth approach to securing industrial networks considers the network holistically to build in multiple layers of security.

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Global Plastics Treaty Talks: Buckle Up for Round Two

Plastics Today

Ahead of the meeting in Paris at the end of May, the United Nations’ environmental body issued a report claiming countries can reduce plastic pollution by 80% by 2040 through existing technologies and major policy changes.

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How Much Do You Know About ToF Cameras?

Robotics Automation News

Vzense 3D ToF camera is more in line with your industrial needs. Let’s jump into this short article to learn more about the applications of ToF cameras in various fields. 1.

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AMBA Announces 2023 Mold Award Recipients

Mold Making Technology

TK Mold & Engineering wins 2023 AMBA Tooling Trailblazer. Photo Credit, all images: MMT At the AMBA Conference 2023, May 10-12, 2023 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) presented Justin McPhee, from Willernie, Minnesota-based Mold Craft Inc. , a Westfall Technik company, with this year’s Mold Builder of the Year Award, and Romeo, Michigan-based TK Mold & Engineering with the Tooling Trailblazer of the Year Award.

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If Technology is Your Passion, What Can You Do With That?

Robotics Automation News

If technology is your passion, you might be wondering what kind of things that you can do with this. The good news is that there is actually quite a lot, and your options are fairly open as long as you are willing to learn and develop what you already know.

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Land could be a major constraint in Europe’s green transition, research finds

E&T

Land availability could be one of the limiting factors in expanding Europe's renewable energy resources, which the continent needs if it is to reach its ambition to become climate neutral by 2050. According to research by McKinsey & Company, more than 90 per cent of the targeted additional capacity will need to be supplied by wind and solar - two sources of energy which require large tracts of usable land.

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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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Webinar: The fundamentals of cybersecurity

Manufacturer's Monthly

Intertek SAI Global ‘s recent Australian Business Survey found that over 40 per cent of organisations believe they are vulnerable to a cybersecurity attack. This FREE webinar will help organisations identify emerging cyber risks and learn how to mitigate them. In this webinar, CTRL Group head of GRC, James Lacey and SAI Global ‘s global technical manager – ISMS, Stephen Weekley, discussed the fundamentals of cybersecurity.

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Automate 2023 Is Almost Here, With 750+ Exhibitors Powering Possibilities

Control.com

Automate 2023, North America’s largest automation trade show, is rapidly approaching! Control.com will be in attendance, ready to learn about the latest products and solutions and to interview industry experts.

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Benefits of Choosing ChinaDivision Crowdfunding Fulfillment Service

Robotics Automation News

By choosing ChinaDivision’s crowdfunding fulfillment service, you can streamline your operations, expand your global reach, and provide an exceptional experience for your backers. By leveraging ChinaDivision’s crowdfunding fulfillment service, you can shift your focus from the logistical complexities to the core aspects of your project – product design, development, manufacturing, and improvement.

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Joystick Controls: How Do You Use Them For Automated Systems?

Control.com

We usually think of joysticks in terms of video game controllers, but they exist in all kinds of industrial systems: heavy equipment, overhead cranes, and even some robotic controls. But how do they work?

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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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Leveraging Resource Reports to Improve Project Forecasting and Planning in Jira

Robotics Automation News

Resource reports are valuable for project managers who want to optimize their team’s productivity and drive results. These reports provide a comprehensive view of how resources are allocated across different projects, enabling managers to identify potential bottlenecks, forecast resource needs, and plan more effectively.

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Lockinexs’ Mission To Reduce Health and Safety Risks In The Workplace

MEM

Lockinex UK Limited is a UKAS ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 accredited company that provides high-quality industrial safety products. Lockinex has been providing safety solutions for over 22 years. Their customer base includes facilities management contractors, fencing contractors, rail contractors, fabricators, engineers and more. In 2021 – 2022 over 1500 workers in companies across the UK were injured in the workplace. 63% of these employees needed significant time off, resulting in delays in proj

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Australian Made Week celebrates local legends

Manufacturer's Monthly

Australian Made Week has started this week, with shoppers urged to buy one extra locally made, manufactured, or grown product each week to boost the country’s economy. According to Roy Morgan research, if every household spent an additional $10 a week on Australian Made products, an extra $4.8 billion would be injected into the economy each year, creating up to 9,500 new jobs.

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Bioplastics Live May 2023: Bioplastics offer climate benefits, but need investment and research

Plastics News

Bioplastics can help companies reduce their carbon footprint but they need more work to become competitive with fossil fuel-based polymers.

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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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Powering AGVs and AMRs in Clean-Room Environments

Automation World

Powering AGVs and AMRs can be difficult and costly if not done correctly.

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Kickstart: Shell's problems create a cloudy pricing picture

Plastics News

Problems starting up Shell's new PE facility in Pennsylvania may disrupt planned resin supply, meaning prices may be affected.

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Magnis Energy subsidiary signs battery manuacturing JV with Omega Seiki Mobility

AU Manufacturing

Magnis Energy Technologies announced that its subsidiary, iM3NY, has entered a joint venture agreement with Indian electric vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) for the manufacture and sale of lithium-ion battery packs. In an ASX announcement, Magnis revealed the JV will develop and distribute lithium-ion battery packs manufactured in India for use in OSM’s two, three, and four-wheeler electric cars.

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Recovery may be in sight if debt ceiling talks cooperate

Plastics News

Bill Wood: "For now, I am inclined to stay patient, but vigilant. There are headwinds, but nothing to justify more dramatic action just yet.

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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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Thales Australia to deliver new Bushmasters to Australian Defence Force

AU Manufacturing

Thales Australia has secured a $160 million contract with the Australian government for the manufacturing and delivery of additional 78 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles for the Australian Defence Force. The contract was signed at Thales’ Bendigo facility in Victoria yesterday, 17 May. The vehicles will continue to be manufactured in Bendigo and are slated for rollout in 2024.

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Resin Price Report: Buyers Unmoved by Increased Resin Inventory

Plastics Today

Prime PE and PP prices stayed flat during a below-average week in spot resin trading.

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SMMT statement on Rules of Origin

SMMT

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: The UK-EU TCA provided the basis for tariff-free trade and unlocked some pent-up investment. However, the rules of origin for batteries pose a significant challenge to manufacturers on both sides of the Channel, with the prospect of tariffs and price increases which discourage consumers from buying the very vehicles needed to achieve climate change goals.

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NIST Seeks Nominations for the Industrial Advisory Committee

NIST Manufacturing

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking nominations of individuals to the Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC).

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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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New Industry Growth Centre to cement Australia’s position as renewable energy superpower

AU Manufacturing

The Australian government is establishing the new Powering Australia Industry Growth Centre to promote emerging Australian-made solutions that would address the country’s energy and emissions challenges. The Albanese government announced today a $14 million investment in the facility, which will help deliver on its commitment to an industry-led approach to enhancing Australia’s renewable energy industries.

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Hunt addresses business leaders; Carmaker to meet UK minister to urge Brexit rules overhaul - business live

The Guardian Manufacturing

Stellantis bosses are calling for a renegotiation of Brexit origin rules, saying the UK otherwise risks losing part of the country’s electric vehicle industry Stellantis originally raised its concerns about the weak domestic supply chain for electric vehicle manufacturing in a submission to the the business and trade committee. You can view that document in full here.

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Will Artificial Intelligence Revolutionize Recycling?

Plastics Today

Automation and artificial intelligence are driving efficiencies in the recycling operations of a materials recovery facility in Boulder, CO.

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Environmental group sues Shell over emissions at Pennsylvania plant

Plastics News

The Philadelphia-based Clean Air Council filed the suit May 11 in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh. The group is asking for unspecified relief.

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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.