Automation World
MAY 4, 2023
The ability to aggregate and analyze operations and IT data in the cloud provides next-level insights set to elevate asset performance, boost product quality, and ensure proactive maintenance.
Design World
MAY 4, 2023
nano3Dprint introduced its D4200S printer, a groundbreaking advancement in sub-micron additive manufacturing technology. Capable of a 20-nm print resolution, the D4200S is the highest-resolution additive print system available. nano3Dprint is the first to introduce this technology to the additive manufacturing market and aims to expand the range of technology available to researchers and engineers while […] The post nano3Dprint unveils 20-nanometer 3D print system appeared first on Design
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SMMT
MAY 4, 2023
New car market records ninth consecutive month of growth, up 11.6% Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) take 15.4% market share, with additional investment needed for more drivers to make the switch. SMMT upgrades 2023 outlook from 1.79m units to 1.83m as supply chain disruption eases, but BEV forecast softens. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market recorded its ninth successive month of growth in April, with an 11.6% increase to reach 132,990 regi
Design World
MAY 4, 2023
The world’s largest sustainability tour is coming to Taunton, Massachusetts. The solar-powered butterfly is a 30-ft-long tiny house in the shape of a butterfly that charges the electric vehicle towing it. The SolarButterfly is focused on reaching millions of people, alerting them to the companies and individuals that are integral in transitioning societies away from… The post 30-ft solar butterfly demonstrates climate-change solutions appeared first on Design World.
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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.
SMMT
MAY 4, 2023
New van registrations rise 4.9% to reach 22,665 units in April. 109,937 new vans registered during first four months of the year, closing the gap to -13.7% on pre-pandemic levels. Growing confidence bolsters outlook to 15.4% growth on 2022, but battery electric vehicle market share downgraded against challenging economic backdrop and paucity of dedicated infrastructure.
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Design World
MAY 4, 2023
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC (U.S. Tsubaki) has debuted its Dura Drum sprockets, designed to reduce downtime, increase savings and provide greater reliability for conveyor systems. Available as a full-faced or A-plate drum sprocket, Dura Drum helps keep heavy-duty operations, including forestry and metal recycling facilities, running efficiently and profitably.
Plastics News
MAY 4, 2023
CEO says: "We want to stress that this is not a cutback, but rather a strategic optimization of our manufacturing footprint.
The Fabricator
MAY 4, 2023
In an effort to better protect water sources, the EPA is collecting information from metal finishing companies and electroplaters involved in chromium plating, chromium anodizing, chromic acid etching, and chromate conversion coating.
Automation Mag
MAY 4, 2023
Universal Robots has entered into a new partnership with Denali Advanced Integration , a leading services and global technology integrator. Denali is now Universal Robots’ largest Certified Solution Partner (CSP). Universal Robots explains in a press statement that Denali is expected to use its integration expertise and market reach to bring its cobot technology to major businesses across the globe as part of its new Automation-As-A-Service (AaaS) portfolio announced in April.
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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
Canadian Manufacturing
MAY 4, 2023
The Ontario government has secured a multi-million-dollar investment from Moderna Inc. to expand vaccine manufacturing and provide Ontarians with faster, more reliable access to life-saving vaccines. (Weyo/Adobe Stock) CAMBRIDGE — The Ontario government announces that it has secured a multi-million-dollar investment from Moderna Inc. to expand vaccine manufacturing.
E&T
MAY 4, 2023
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said these factors had led to it downgrading its market share forecast for EVs from 19.7 to 18.4 per cent for 2023. Its latest outlook for 2024, meanwhile, suggests that 22.6 per cent of new car registrations will be an EV, a downward revision from the 23.3 per cent forecast in January. Demand fell last year as the average cost of charging an electric car soared by more than a fifth as electricity prices rose amid global turmoil in the energy
Canadian Manufacturing
MAY 4, 2023
Photo: CNW Group/Mitrex – Integrated Solar Technology. TORONTO — Mitrex, a Canadian manufacturer of solar products and sustainable building materials, has been selected as the exclusive building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) supplier for the geoLAGOON project. Inspired by the Blue Lagoon in Iceland, geoLAGOON, a project by developer geoLagon Inc., aims to create self-sufficient, carbon-neutral villages and lagoons heated to 38°C year-round, demonstrating the supply of energy from the sun
E&T
MAY 4, 2023
Europe’s meteorological satellite agency, EUMETSAT, and the European Space Agency (ESA) jointly released the image from the first satellite in the new generation of European weather satellites, Meteosat Third Generation – Imager 1 (MTG-I1). MTG-I1 was launched on 13 December 2022. The image, captured by the satellite’s imager at 11:50 UTC on 18 March 2023, shows much of Northern and Western Europe and Scandinavia cloaked in clouds, with relatively clear skies over Italy and the Western Balkans.
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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.
Plastics Today
MAY 4, 2023
Collaboration focuses on food-grade flexible packaging made from mechanically recycled polyethylene (rPE) that balances performance with sustainability.
E&T
MAY 4, 2023
Rocket manufacturer Orbex is building Sutherland Spaceport with hopes to use the site to launch up to 12 orbital rockets per year. The facility is also intended to become the first carbon-neutral spaceport in the world, both in its construction and its operation. As part of the efforts, peat that will be lifted during the construction will be re-used to repair large areas of peatland in other locations that have degraded over centuries.
Robotics Automation News
MAY 4, 2023
We can see everyone around us talking about machine learning and artificial intelligence. But is the hype of machine learning objective? Let’s dive into the details of machine learning and how we can start it from scratch. What is machine learning?
Design World
MAY 4, 2023
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC (U.S. Tsubaki) introduces Dura Drum sprockets, designed to reduce downtime, increase savings and provide greater reliability for conveyor systems. Available as a full-faced or A-plate drum sprocket, Dura Drum helps keep heavy-duty operations, including forestry and metal recycling facilities, running efficiently and profitably.
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
Control.com
MAY 4, 2023
Comau has deployed its wearable exoskeleton suit, the MATE-XT, at John Deere's parts distribution center in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, to help workers reduce the risk of ergonomic injury.
Modern Machine Shop
MAY 4, 2023
N.C. Engineering’s investments in five-axis machining and automation solutions have increased its capacity to make parts for its customers across a variety of industries. When approaching the gate of N.C. Engineering, a Los Angeles-area precision manufacturer that serves the aerospace , satellite, semiconductor, medical , robotics and automotive industries, it has a rather inconspicuous look.
Plastics News
MAY 4, 2023
The North American polypropylene market remains as volatile as ever as resin prices drop in April after seeing an increase in March.
E&T
MAY 4, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed sweeping changes to a 2020 privacy order with Facebook's owner, Meta, to limit its use of children's data. The US regulator has found that the social media company misled parents about how much control they had over who their children had contact with in the Messenger Kids app and was deceptive about how much access app developers had to users' private data, breaching a previous privacy agreement.
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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
MEM
MAY 4, 2023
– New Developments and Full Liner Offer alongside Rebranded Products – Doosan Bobcat is showcasing a range of new material handling equipment at the LogiMAT 2023 Exhibition from 25-27 April 2023 at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre in Germany, on Stand No B57 in Hall 9, hosted by Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV). The LogiMAT stand is split into three areas: The first is showcasing the transition to the Bobcat brand, with the first Bobcat branded forklifts at a show in Europe.
E&T
MAY 4, 2023
The majority of UK citizens think the country has a responsibility to pay for climate action in poorer and vulnerable countries, according to new polling commissioned by the charity Christian Aid. The survey was carried out by Savanta, which polled 2,181 UK adults between 21 and 23 April. Out of those polled, 63 per cent of the respondents said they would back the government in taxing oil companies and using the money for the loss and damage fund that supported nations impacted by climate change
Control.com
MAY 4, 2023
Balluff brings USB plug-and-play connectivity to its lineup of sensors, with the BVS01A0 IDENT optical code reader. The new sensor is designed to be compact and intuitive, with the ability to read 1D and 2D codes.
Mold Making Technology
MAY 4, 2023
Figure 1. Conventional location dimensions. Photos Credit, all images: Profile Services and OASIC Consulting As a decision-maker in the manufacturing sector, you are familiar with (if not a devotee of) Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence and similar continuous improvement approaches. One of the essential takeaways from continuous improvement technologies is that you need meaningful data to make decisions.
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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.
Plastics Today
MAY 4, 2023
Polyethylene grades lost a cent across the board last week, while polypropylene peeled off another $0.02/lb.
NIST Manufacturing
MAY 4, 2023
CHIPS for America is a suite of federal programs to strengthen and revitalize the U.S. position in semiconductor manufacturing and research and development.
The Guardian Manufacturing
MAY 4, 2023
Group tells staff it will let most of them go, as it considers options for loss-making factory Legal & General is to halt new production at its loss-making modular housing factory near Leeds while it reviews the future of the business, putting 450 jobs at risk and casting doubt over the pioneering sector’s prospects. The factory, one of the biggest in the UK, manufactures homes in prefabricated modules that are put together on site , which is faster than tradition construction and has been h
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