Thu.Oct 06, 2022

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Robots Ensure Zero-Defect Tire Pressure Sensor Assembly

Automation World

MMS Modular Molding Systems created a system using Stäubli robots to fully automate a tire pressure sensor assembly capable of producing a complete sensor every six seconds.

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PTDA welcomes two new distributor members

Design World

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes two new member companies. Klockner Group (Columbia, South Carolina) Klockner Group services industrial facilities across the U.S. with engineering, installation, fabrication, and parts for conveying systems.

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The Intelligent Warehouse

Automation World

Autonomous mobile robots, storage and retrieval systems, and scheduling tools get an artificial intelligence boost to improve material movement efficiencies and keep workers safe.

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Test show connectors operate at increased current

Design World

Test show a temperature rise of 30°C for current up to 8.5 A per pin. The post Test show connectors operate at increased current appeared first on Design World.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Multiple Supply Chain Risks Accelerate Reshoring

Gary Mintchell

International trade exists. It has existed for thousands of years. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tells the story of a boy sold to passing traders going from approximately modern Iran to Egypt. International trade in grain was an outcome of the story. That happened maybe 3,500 years ago. The benefits and exasperations of international trade continue unto this day.

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mRNA manufacturing and research continues to grow in Victoria

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Victorian state government has agreed to an in-principle partnership with leading German biotechnology company BioNTech to establish a clinical-scale mRNA manufacturing facility in the state. The partnership was announced today by treasurer Tim Pallas and minister for innovation, medical research and the digital economy Jaala Pulford. The developers of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine have chosen Victoria to establish their Asia-Pacific mRNA clinical research and development centre

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Track regulatory changes in your industry

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Market Intelligence. Stay on top of new or changing regulations that affect your company. Stay on top of new or changing regulations affecting your company with Feedly’s AI Engine. Our new ‘ Regulatory Changes ’ Machine Learning model allows you to: Track the new laws that are affecting your market Monitor the regulations that are affecting new technologies Keep up with any regulatory and clinical trial developments in the biopharma industry.

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The Eclipse Foundation Releases 2022 IoT & Edge Developer Survey Results

Gary Mintchell

The Eclipse Foundation announced results from its 2022 IoT & Edge Developer Survey administered by the Eclipse IoT Working Group, the Eclipse Edge Native Working Group, and the Eclipse Sparkplug Working Group. Now in its eighth year, the survey is the IoT & edge industry’s leading technical survey. “IoT and edge computing are arguably the most important technologies today, particularly for industries like industrial automation, agriculture, and automotive,” said Mike Milinkovich, executi

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Evco launches $11M expansion in Wisconsin

Plastics News

Evco Plastics Inc. is expanding its manufacturing campus in Oshkosh, Wis. The addition will give the company its 12th global facility.

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Solvay and Aviation Research Institute Open Manufacturing Innovation Center

Plastics Today

The partnership between Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research and Solvay charts a path for advances in composite technologies in aviation.

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

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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Solvay research center aims to ‘enable the future of flight'

Plastics News

Materials maker Solvay has opened a research center along with the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University.

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Test and Registration Services for Ethernet-APL Infrastructure Products

Gary Mintchell

Technical standards are a good thing for users of technology and products built to the standard. However, we all have stories about some company or another’s “standard” perhaps not exactly being interoperable with other companies’ “standard” products. Conformance testing and registration give users some assurance that products will work together. This test and registration from the FieldComm Group provides conformance testing and registration for industrial instrumentation technologies for the p

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Better together

Plastics News

For more than 35 years, Entec Polymers has been supplying and supporting the auto industry. But it’s the cultivation of trusted partnerships that has set it apart from competitors. Learn about the Entec difference.

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Aurora Plastics and Enviroplas Merger Produces Compound Growth

Plastics Today

The merger of the two plastics compounders will be marked by the launch of an engineered polymers business.

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Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

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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‘Cautious' purchasing decisions lead to lower resin prices in September

Plastics News

North American prices for polyethylene and polypropylene resins continued a downward path in September, joined by engineering-grade polymers polycarbonate, nylon 6, nylon 6/6 and ABS.

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More than financial services

Manufacturer's Monthly

RSM Australia has a clear passion for working with local manufacturers across Australia. Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with the professional services firm about its focus on businesses and the communities in which they operate to build capability and thrive in a post-pandemic economy. RSM has a rich history in Australia, beginning as a husband-and-wife partnership without staff and building to a national, fully integrated accounting firm with more than 1400 personnel today.

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Kickstart: Women gaining ground in manufacturing jobs

Plastics News

A U.S. Census Bureau report shows that women now make up about 30 percent of the manufacturing workforce, and fill a quarter of manufacturing management posts.

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Lockheed Martin and SimCentric collaborate on military training tool

Manufacturer's Monthly

Lockheed Martin Australia is collaborating with SimCentric, Australian defence training innovator, to deliver a next-generation live fire range safety capability to support the Australian Army. Together, the two companies will work on the integration of Simcentric ’s safety tool, SAF FORESIGHT, with Lockheed Martin’s target management system, VisualShot.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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‘Cautious' purchasing decisions lead to lower resin prices in September

Plastics News

Esteban Sagel of Chemical & Polymer Market Consultants said that "there's concern about where the economy is headed, and processors are being more cautious.

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Material Innovations at K 2022

Plastics Today

Titanium dioxide–free white masterbatches, grades optimized for laser welding, and a new silicone additive for PE compounding are in the spotlight.

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Plastics can adapt to a more sustainable packaging sector

Plastics News

We're in a weird transition period for plastic packaging. Brands have made commitments to make their packaging more sustainable, and they know how to do it, but they're waiting for legislation to require them to take the biggest steps that will make plastic packaging part of a truly circular economy.

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BioNTech to empower Vic with new mRNA R&D centre

AU Manufacturing

German biotechnology manufacturer BioNTech has selected Victoria to house its Asia-Pacific mRNA clinical research and development centre. . The company, which is behind the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, will establish its new facility in the state, which will be part of its global network and support researchers who seek to translate their work into medical breakthroughs. .

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Build & Own Scale-Ready Industrial IoT Solution on Flex83 Middleware

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

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Ineos Styrolution launches bio-attributed ABS resins

Plastics News

The new ECO B line is part of Ineos Styrolution's Terluran-brand ABS portfolio.

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New massive renewable electrolyser planned for Queensland

AU Manufacturing

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) is slated to build one of the world’s largest renewable energy-powered electrolysers in Queensland. . The proposed 500 MW plant on Brisbane’s Gibson Island would be capable of producing 70,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen each year to help decarbonise ammonia, according to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). .

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Back of Canada governor says higher interests rates are needed to bring inflation down

Canadian Manufacturing

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says more interest rate hikes are necessary to bring inflation down, despite some early signs of a slowing economy. Speaking to the Halifax Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 6, Macklem said high inflation increasingly reflects domestic pressures on prices. The governor said while global events such as the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have fed into higher prices, demand is outpacing supply more broadly in the Canadian economy.

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Lockheed Martin Australia Launches Veterans Employee Program

AU Manufacturing

Media Release by Lockheed Martin Australia. Lockheed Martin Australia proudly launches its inaugural Military Veterans Employee Resource Group (MilVet ERG) to recruit, develop, sustain, include, empower and retain Australia’s veteran cohort. MilVet ERG is designed as an inclusive, supportive employee group to unite our veteran workforce and increase awareness of veteran-related events, while improving our employee value proposition for veterans through the creation of a strong professional netwo

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

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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Celebrating Manufacturing Day

Bastian Solution

Today we celebrate all of our men and women who chose to pursue a career in manufacturing!

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Have your say on safe storage of ammonium nitrate

AU Manufacturing

Media Release by the Department of Customer Service. SafeWork NSW is consulting on safety measures that will strengthen the current regulation of ammonium nitrate storage and are encouraging the community to ‘Have Your Say’ on the issue. Acting Head of SafeWork , Andrew Gavrielatos said the consultation period is now open on a proposal to introduce mandatory separation distances between ammonium nitrate facilities and surrounding infrastructure, to add an extra level of protection for communitie

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CME releases statement calling on urgent action to address labour shortage in 2023 budget

Canadian Manufacturing

OTTAWA — On Oct. 5, Dennis Darby, President and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), called on the federal government to address manufacturers’ top concerns in Budget 2023. In an appearance before the House of Common’s Standing Committee on Finance, Darby stated that “our industry is grappling with some of the hardest challenges it has ever faced.

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Australian manufacturers cite challenges toward digital transformation

AU Manufacturing

Business leaders have convened at the recent CommBank Western Sydney Manufacturing Roundtable to tackle factors that impact digital transformation in the manufacturing industry. . Australian manufacturers at the event highlighted their business priorities, ranging from welding and joinery machines to upskilling staff for advanced machinery and cloud implementation. .

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6 Common Production Scheduling Mistakes Manufacturers Make

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.