Automation World
MAY 9, 2024
As industry confronts the challenges of efficiency, cybersecurity, workforce shortages and the integration of emerging technologies, adopting smart manufacturing practices is emerging as a critical component of success.
Design World
MAY 9, 2024
Precise positioning of semi-conductor wafers during SCARA assembly operations requires instantaneous braking and holding power while minimizing heat in the system. The latest compact and slender Miki Pulley BXR-LE brake models provide the needed perfectly controlled braking in a confined area of the system using minimal power. Cycle time is critical in semiconductor assembly.
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Automation World
MAY 9, 2024
Advances in power distribution technology enable one compact terminal block to feed up to 10 outputs with one input while shrinking the DIN rail space needed from 80 mm to 16 mm.
Design World
MAY 9, 2024
Software, sustainability, and scaling are top-of-mind for additive manufacturing professionals. Design World shares findings from this year’s AMUG Conference and a glimpse of what’s to come. Once again, the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference lived up to its reputation as a haven for 3D printing professionals to gather, exchange knowledge, and have a good […] The post Insights from the 2024 AMUG Conference appeared first on Design World.
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Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-
Gary Mintchell
MAY 9, 2024
Cybersecurity updates and news continue to fill my inbox. This one combines the trend toward working together for the common good. Next DLP (“Next”), a leader in data loss prevention and insider threat solutions, announced that their Reveal Platform is the first Insider Risk Management solution to automatically map detection events to MITRE Engenuity Center for Threat-Informed Defense’s (“Center”) expanded Insider Threat Knowledge Base (ITKB 2.0).
Design World
MAY 9, 2024
Michigan-based Coherix is working with Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in Ypsilanti to develop “factory-of-the-future” manufacturing and assembly technology. The three-year program at the university’s GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology is focused on precision-manufacturing applications in the growing field of adhesive-dispensing technology and is supported by a $385,000 grant from Coherix.
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Design World
MAY 9, 2024
Semiconductor fabricators are currently seeing a prime window to initiate capital investment projects that increase operational efficiency and blunt the effects of a skilled workforce shortage. To help fabs meet the anticipated increase in demand for 2025 and beyond, KUKA Robotics, in collaboration with the world’s leading semiconductor fabricators, has developed its latest robotic solution… The post KUKA’s latest robotic solution for enhanced chip production appeared first on
Plastics Today
MAY 9, 2024
Milacron and partners perfect the injection molding of a precise layer of recycled content — mechanical or advanced processes — to sustainably boost the eco-footprint of 5-gal plastic pails.
Design World
MAY 9, 2024
PMI Industries, Inc., a global leader in engineered solutions for underwater marine cable connectors and subsea cable terminations, recently earned the prestigious certification as a NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020 approved molding facility from the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Maintenance Engineering, Planning and Procurement (SUBMEPP). By achieving this highly sought-after qualification, PMI is one of only a handful of… The post PMI Industries, Inc. earns NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020 certification appeared
Control.com
MAY 9, 2024
Chicago has been the hub of high-tech automation technology for the past several days. Check out some of the amazing new and innovative tech to discover the trends we can expect for 2024 and beyond.
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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?
E&T
MAY 9, 2024
As the Thames Barrier hits its 40th anniversary, officials have said it will need upgrades in the future to cope with rising sea levels and extreme weather caused by climate change.
SMMT
MAY 9, 2024
Edinburgh Coach Lines has taken delivery of two new Integral i6S Efficient tri-axle coaches from Irizar UK. The PSVAR compliant coaches, which will be in operation on the Leger Shearings holiday tours programme, feature DAF’s 11-litre coach engine, the MX-11 330, with an output of 449hp which drives through ZF’s Traxon 12-speed automated gearbox. At 14 metres in length, they seat up to 42 passengers on padded seats and each passenger benefits from a magazine holder, seat-back table and multi-pos
Mold Making Technology
MAY 9, 2024
Source | KUKA Robotics Corp. KUKA Robotics Corp. has launched its new Kuka.MixedReality software that enables users to visualize the environment of robot cells live on their smartphones to support fast, safe and intuitive robot startups. The free mobile app displays tools and interference geometries for early detection of potential hazards that can then be eliminated before a robot starts to work.
Robotics Business Review
MAY 9, 2024
Techman’s new TM30S cobot is designed for various industrial tasks. | Source: Techman Robotics Techman Robot launched its TM30S collaborative robot arm for palletizing this week. The TM30S is an extension of the Taiwan-based company’s TM AI cobot series. The TM30S has a maximum payload of 35 kg (77.16 lbs) and a reach of 1,702 mm (67.01 in) across six joints.
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Industry Week
MAY 9, 2024
As Porsche's first electric model, the Taycan is key for the German brand, which expects 80% of its sales to be electric by 2030.
The Guardian Manufacturing
MAY 9, 2024
Santiago Paredes says he raised concerns over defects on fuselages leaving Spirit AeroSystems factory A former employee of Boeing’s largest supplier has alleged that key aircraft parts regularly left the factory with serious defects. Santiago Paredes, who worked for Spirit AeroSystems in Kansas between 2010 and 2022, said he was used to finding “anywhere from 50 to 100, 200” defects on fuselages – the main body of the plane – that were being shipped to Boeing, and he felt threatened for raising
Robotics Business Review
MAY 9, 2024
MMI’s Symani system for robotic-assisted microsurgeries has tiny instruments operated by a surgeon using OperaAir controllers. | Source: MMI Editor’s Note: This article was syndicated from The Robot Report’s sibling site MassDevice. MMI (incorporated as Medical Microinstruments ) today announced the Symani surgical robotics platform’s first clinical cases in the U.S.
Modern Machine Shop
MAY 9, 2024
If you read Modern Machine Shop , you almost certainly know about the dreaded skills gap — the difference between the demand for skilled manufacturers and the number of people capable of filling those roles. We have written numerous times about the value of career and technical education (CTE) for high schools, as well as the need to network existing technical education programs around the country.
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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.
Industry Week
MAY 9, 2024
To thrive in today’s competitive environment, manufacturers must move beyond mere machine efficiency.
Robotics Business Review
MAY 9, 2024
Simbe is now selling and deploying large fleets of its Tally inventory scanning robots to large retailers. | Credit: Simbe Simbe Robotics has partnered with Plexus Corp. to manufacture its Tally inventory scanning robot to meet growing demand. Plexus will assist Simbe’s growing operations and customer base, which spans numerous countries, and enable the company to meet surging interest from prospective retail partners globally.
Plastics Today
MAY 9, 2024
Cleantech firm takes household garbage — think dirty diapers and banana peels — and converts it into thermoplastic resin suitable for molding or extrusion in standard equipment.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
MAY 9, 2024
This Mental Health Awareness Month, Cisco employees working in sustainability share how they cope with eco-anxiety.
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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.
Modern Machine Shop
MAY 9, 2024
Source: Tormach Inc. Tormach new 1500MX three-axis, servo-driven mill features linear rails with an epoxy granite frame that combines professional-grade capabilities with easy-to-use, compact versatility, making it well suited for both commercial enterprises and enthusiasts. This mill offers faster feed rates, increased precision, superior vibration damping and higher horsepower at a fraction of the cost of competitive models, according to the company.
Robotics Automation News
MAY 9, 2024
In the dynamic world of gaming, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) has become a juggernaut, captivating players with its immersive gameplay and intricate skin system. Skins have not only become a form of personal expression but also a potential source of income for avid players.
E&T
MAY 9, 2024
A new report estimates that the US will triple its domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity between 2022 and 2032 following the introduction of the CHIPS and Science Act.
Robotics Automation News
MAY 9, 2024
As artificial intelligence comes to the forefront more often, delineating whether a human or a machine with response-generating algorithms wrote an email takes on a heightened sense of importance. Here, the main goal is to end the myths that make each minute code and its presence easier to identify.
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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.
Automation Mag
MAY 9, 2024
Sanctuary AI is collaborating with Microsoft on the development of AI models for general purpose humanoid robots, including Sanctuary AI’s Phoenix. The companies will reportedly work together to enhance AI research and development. Sanctuary AI will leverage Microsoft’s Azure cloud resources for AI workloads. Sanctuary AI explains in a press statement that building on the foundation of Large Language Models (LLMs), the company is making progress toward “Large Behaviour Models” (LBMs)
Robotics Automation News
MAY 9, 2024
Exploring the world of trucking jobs can lead to a fulfilling and stable career path. This article delves into why opting for a trucking job could be a fantastic move for individuals looking to venture into a journey brimming with adventure, independence, and financial security.
Motion Control Tips
MAY 9, 2024
Michigan-based Coherix is working with Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in Ypsilanti to develop “factory-of-the-future” manufacturing and assembly technology. The three-year program at the university’s GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology is focused on precision-manufacturing applications in the growing field of adhesive-dispensing technology and is supported by a $385,000 grant from Coherix.
Robotics Automation News
MAY 9, 2024
Manufacturing environments are dynamic settings where efficiency and productivity are paramount. However, amid the hustle and bustle of production, ensuring the safety and well-being of workers is equally crucial.
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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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