Design World

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Roopinder Tara Airport runway crashes are increasingly common. Automated systems could address the problem. The January 2, 2024 incident at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport involved a Japanese Airlines’ A350 landing and ramming a fuel-laden Japanese Coast Guard plane on the runway ended with all 379 people aboard the A350 safely disembarking. It’s a miracle that… The post Technology could have prevented the Tokyo airport accident appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

JANUARY 11, 2024

The growing importance of energy storage solutions in the context of alternative energy sources like solar and wind.

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Design World

JANUARY 11, 2024

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is once again attending the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) to showcase its solutions for the poultry and meat processing industry. NORD’s modular product system includes compact gear units, high-efficiency electric motors, and precise, intelligent electronic controls with various surface protection options. This year’s expo is taking place January 30 – February… The post NORD showcases its versatile, reliable poultry processing and packaging solutions

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2024

WOBURN — Kaspersky has released a new survey report showing that 72 percent of drivers are uncomfortable with the idea of automakers sharing their data with third parties. The report, “ Is my car spying on me? ” captures drivers’ thoughts about automakers’ use of personal data gleaned from connected cars. Eighty-seven percent of survey participants said automakers should be required to delete their data upon request, and only 28% said they have some idea what kind of data

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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?

Design World

JANUARY 11, 2024

AutomationDirect has added the versatile and highly flexible Helukabel TRAYCONTROL 600V control cable that is ideal for industrial control, power, and instrumentation applications. The individual bare copper conductors are stranded for flexibility and are covered with a black PVC/nylon insulation with white numbering for easy identification. A green with yellow stripe ground conductor is also… The post Helukabel TRAYCONTRO 600 flexible control cable from AutomationDirect appeared first on

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Automation World

JANUARY 11, 2024

At first glance, power supplies may seem like a basic element of ensuring reliable industrial power—and they are. But did you know they can also be key elements of predictive maintenance, sustainability and safety?

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Automation World

JANUARY 11, 2024

As with any other industrial technology, power supplies feature an array of features and capabilities that should be carefully considered before making a purchase.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2024

GreenPower’s EV Star Cab and Chassis SOUTH CHARLESTON — GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announced that the company delivered 10 EV Star Cab and Chassis at the end of the quarter ended December 31, 2023. “GreenPower delivered 10 EV Star Cab and Chassis to the Canadian unit of a global retailer

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

A new design ensures high contact reliability with lower insertion force Connectivity is an intrinsic part of today’s industrial automation and robotic applications. An ever-increasing number of devices and peripherals depend on stable connections to transmit power and signals to the printed circuit board (PCB). Managing these connections is labor-intensive, leading many OEMs away from traditional screw terminals.

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Control.com

JANUARY 11, 2024

This article looks at vacuum ejectors and vacuum pumps, specifically outlining the difference between single and multi-stage versions of each type, and common applications.

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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.

Manufacturing

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

Dextrous Robotics, a Memphis-based startup that developed a chopstick-like robot to unload boxes from trailers, has shut down. Evan Drumwright and Sam Zapolsky founded Dextrous in 2019, and the company dissolved in late December 2023. Dextrous had raised about $8 million in funding since its inception. However, the company was unable to close another round of funding to start production on the commercial version of its DX-1 robot. “There are so many things that have to go right for a start

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 11, 2024

Moderna, Inc. today announced the appointment of Emma Harrington as the inaugural manufacturing site head for the company’s new mRNA vaccine manufacturing site in the Monash Technology Precinct in Melbourne, Australia, effective February 2024. Harrington is a distinguished leader within Moderna and will relocate from Moderna’s manufacturing headquarters in Norwood, MA, to Australia to lead operations for the facility, which is on track for completion towards the end of 2024.

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Control.com

JANUARY 11, 2024

Patlite is improving workplace communication and safety with a stack light using Bluetooth control. This system eliminates complex wiring by transmitting signals directly to compatible output devices.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 11, 2024

Queensland manufacturers are set to recover, recycle and reprocess more sustainable products with help from the Miles Government’s $10 million ReMade in Queensland program. The grant round is an initiative of the $1.1 billion Recycling and Jobs Fund. This new round will be called ‘ReMiQ’ as a targeted round of the existing and very successful Made in Queensland (MiQ) program.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

Sevensense said its VSLAM technology can improve mobile robot navigation. Source: ABB After a challenging year for autonomous mobile robot, or AMR, providers, industry leaders are continuing to consolidate. ABB today announced that it has acquired Sevensense, which combines artificial intelligence and 3D vision to enable AMRs to differentiate between fixed and mobile objects in dynamic environments.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Western Australian Government has reached a significant milestone in its plan for cleaner, reliable and affordable energy for Western Australia ‘s future, with the battery systems in place at the Kwinana Battery Stage Two. Synergy has installed the containerised battery systems at what will be WA’s biggest grid-connected battery energy storage system, providing 200 megawatts of power with 800MW hours of energy storage.

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E&T

JANUARY 11, 2024

The government has announced a major expansion of its nuclear energy plans, including a new power plant on the scale of Hinkley Point C or Sizewell C.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2024

Build custom observability solutions Cisco Observability Platform (COP) enables developers to build custom observability solutions to gain valuable insights across their technology and business… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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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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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

NEO is designed for household and other service uses. Source: 1X Technologies Humanoids and artificial intelligence were the top stories in robotics last year, and that trend is continuing. 1X Technologies AS, formerly known as Halodi Robotics, today announced that it has raised $100 million in Series B funding to develop humanoid, general-purpose robots.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Cisco’s unified OT security and networking architecture is named “Smart Manufacturing Solution of the Year” in the 2024 IoT Breakthrough Awards.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JANUARY 11, 2024

Manufacturers rely on a skilled workforce to implement, oversee, and improve their manufacturing processes. With millions of manufacturing jobs going unfilled each year, small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) are looking for ways to attract qualified candidates and capture their full potential for growth and productivity. By focusing on the quality of the manufacturing jobs themselves, manufacturers can better attract teams of qualified job candidates.

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Manufacturing 91

E&T

JANUARY 11, 2024

Chester West and Chester Council have approved plans for a hydrogen hub, which aims to cut carbon dioxide emissions for manufacturers in the region.

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Manufacturing 99

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

The company replaced a processing aid containing the “forever chemicals” in its artificial grass.

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iBASEt

JANUARY 11, 2024

Manufacturing is experiencing a profound transformation fueled by the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. As AI technology stands on the brink of a new era, manufacturers are not just dipping their toes but are diving in, embracing new platforms powered by advanced intelligence systems. A recent study published in Design News reveals just how rapidly this change is happening: there has been a 50% increase in manufacturers’ use of machine learning and AI solutions in t

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2024

In times of crisis, armed conflict, or natural disasters, people are forced to adapt and make big, life-changing decisions under extreme pressure.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2024

CarbiCrete’s decarbonized concrete technology will be integrated into Canal Block’s masonry plant in Port Colborne, Ontario (CNW Group/CarbiCrete Inc) MONTREAL — CarbiCrete, a firm involved in the decarbonization of concrete has announced that NGen – Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for Advanced Manufacturing – will provide funding for the integration of CarbiCrete’s cement-free concrete technology into a masonry plant in Port Colborne, Ontario that is owned and o

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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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Automation Mag

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), alongside Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, and Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West, announced an investment of $2 million for Amino North America Corp. (Amino), a leading automotive body panel and components manufacturer in St.

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Metrology

JANUARY 11, 2024

Surface finishing experts, Fintek, have invested in a new Bruker Alicona EdgeMaster. The efficiency and life of cutting tools is vastly improved by accurate edge preparation. The post Fintek Invests in 3D Metrology System For Cutting Tool Edge Preparation appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2024

Cisco was honored last year to win the top spot on People’s 2023 List of Companies That Care , and a key factor was our employee culture of giving back.

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eFlex Systems

JANUARY 11, 2024

There are three essential prerequisites for setting and measuring manufacturing KPIs – a consistent process, clear standards, and the tools to measure. Read on in the Epicor blog.

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