Fri.May 26, 2023

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New compression latch from Southco offers visual indication of latch open status

Design World

Southco, a provider of engineered access solutions, has expanded its line of VISE ACTION Compression Latches with a new version that allows visual confirmation of latch open status. Southco’s E3 VISE ACTION Compression Latch with Visual Indicator features red, reflective indicator wings that can be easily viewed when the latch is open, allowing latch status… The post New compression latch from Southco offers visual indication of latch open status appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturing Trends Noticed at Hannover

Gary Mintchell

My Website traffic dropped significantly during the week of Hannover Messe in April. As an independent thinker/writer, I cannot afford such a trip unless I can find a sponsor. There were none this year. I do enjoy Hannover. It’s an intense few days walking about 10 miles a day. I did view it from afar through press releases and other websites and correspondence.

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America Makes Announces IMPACT Project Call Worth $11.7M in Funding

MESA

YOUNGSTOWN, OH — The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) and America Makes have announced a new directed project call funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD (R&E)), and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) worth a total of $11.7M. The objective of the “Improvements in Manufacturing Productivity via Additive Capabilities and Techno-Economic Analysis (IMPACT)” project call is to demon

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Molex releases global survey results, offering insight into design engineers’ challenges

Design World

Molex, an electronics and connectivity innovator, announces the results of a global survey of design engineers and managers to better understand top power-system design experiences, challenges, opportunities, and attitudes that are enabling or inhibiting the development of critical power-system designs. Respondents representing different industries and geographies shared valuable insights into today’s power expectations while addressing… The post Molex releases global survey results, offer

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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Humatics In-Motion Assembly Demo

Automation World

At Automate 2023, Humatics explained how it applies radio frequency microlocation technology to enable highly precise yet flexible robotic assembly operations.

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Autonomous military AI tested ‘responsibly’ by Ministry of Defence

E&T

The Aukus alliance is a trilateral security pact between Australia, the UK and the US (Aukus) which includes cooperation on advanced cyber mechanisms, AI and quantum technologies among other technologies. Their latest work saw AI-enabled assets being used in a “collaborative swarm” to detect and track military targets in real time. Accelerating the development of these technologies will have a massive impact on military capability, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.

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Swedish steel mill turns to hydrogen for full-scale production

E&T

Tucked away in a quaint town south of Stockholm lies one of Ovako’s nine production facilities. Its Hofors site has its roots traced back to the mid-16th century and today serves as the company’s hub, with production in steel and billet rolling mills, and in tube and ring mills. Now, the steel mill welcomes a new addition to its Hofors location as part of the company’s next steps in its decarbonisation journey: a hydrogen plant.

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Field Input and Output Blocks From Allen-Bradley

Control.com

Rockwell Automation has released an IO-Link master with configurable ports designed for harsh, on-machine environments with the ability to connect both discrete and IO-Link field devices.

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Termite mounds could serve as inspiration for greener buildings

E&T

Two researchers at Lund University and Nottingham Trent University have studied mounds of Macrotermes michaelseni termites from Namibia, to find out what architects can learn from them in order to design more energy-efficient buildings. This species of termite forms colonies of more than a million individuals, building large mounds to house them. At the heart of the mounds lie the symbiotic fungus gardens, farmed by the termites for food.

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Georgia Tech partners with Stilfold on origami engineering program

The Fabricator

Georgia Tech’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering has partnered with Stockholm-based startup Stilfold to teach students new approaches to sustainable manufacturing inspired by the Japanese art of origami.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.

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Siemens unveils its first virtual PLC and new automation products

Robotics Automation News

Siemens has unveiled several new automation focused products, including its first virtual programmable logic controller, based on the functions and operation of the Simatic S7-1500 PLC and independent of its hardware. The virtual PLC can be downloaded similar to an app and integrated directly into the IT environment, helping customers unlock the potential of digitalization.

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Building AI/ML Networks with Cisco Silicon One

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

It’s evident from the amount of news coverage, articles, blogs, and water cooler stories that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are changing our society in fundamental ways—and th… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Kickstart: Bonjour, Paris

Plastics News

The next round of plastics treaty talks begin Monday in Paris, and Plastics News will be there.

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Your Guide To All Things Meraki at Cisco Live

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Unlock more value from Meraki Dashboard By leveraging the power of APIs, you can extend the functionality of the Meraki dashboard — automating tasks, integrating with other services, and creating… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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Putting Pre-Engineered Systems to Work

Automation World

Robot integration in welding, palletizing and machine-tending cells

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April 2023 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT

SMMT released figures for April pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in April 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the April 2023 release The post April 2023 new car pre-registration figures appeared first on SMMT.

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Plastics industry social media accounts worth following

Plastics News

Here's a rundown of a few social media accounts from the plastics industry worth following.

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Book review: ‘Flight Not Improbable’ by Simine Short

E&T

When it comes to protagonists in the early history of aviation, Octave Chanute does not spring to mind perhaps so readily as the Wright brothers, who are generally accepted as being the pioneers who invented, built and flew the first motor-operated aeroplane. Yet, as Simine Short observes at the start of her scholarly and highly readable ‘Flight Not Improbable: Octave Chanute and the Worldwide Race Toward Flight’ (Springer, £24.99, ISBN 9783031244308), it is something of an injustice that Chanut

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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Leverage the Cloud with Confidence

iBASEt

What Every Discrete Manufacturing Executive Should Know Not all cloud solutions are created equal. So, how do you define which technology will fit your manufacturing needs and set you up for success in the growing cloud ecosystem of the future? Cloud computing offers many benefits, from lower costs and faster deployment to greater agility and future readiness.

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Musk’s brain-chip Neuralink company approved for human trials

E&T

After initially rejecting the brain-chip company's application, the US Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has now given the green light for Neuralink to carry out in-human studies. Funded by Elon Musk, Neuralink is a neurotechnology company that aims to create cranial computers to treat diseases and merge new advanced software abilities with the human brain.

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Singapore’s Keppel and Incitec Pivot look to producing green ammonia in Gladstone

AU Manufacturing

Singaporean infrastructure giant Keppel has partnered with Incitec Pivot to explore the feasibility of building a green ammonia production facility in Gladstone, Queensland. The Singaporean company signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday, 26 May, with Incitec to launch the Central Queensland Hydrogen Project (CQ-H2). The project is part of the Queensland government’s new-industry development strategy, the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund, and the Queensland Energy and

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UK announces £650m boost for life sciences sector

E&T

The new package announced by the government has been presented as a "war chest" that will support scientific innovation in the life sciences sector and help the UK reach its target of becoming a "science superpower". The 'Life Sci for Growth' package includes 10 different policies. As part of this effort, up to £250m will be provided to incentivise pension schemes to invest in promising science and tech firms, while £154m will be invested in increasing the capacity of the UK’s biological data ba

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11 KPIs for Measuring Innovation Success

Measuring innovation success is critical yet challenging for organizations, often leading to confusion over which KPIs to use. Many rely on inappropriate metrics borrowed from other departments, wasting resources and overlooking valuable opportunities. This guide outlines why innovation metrics are hard to track and offers a framework for creating effective KPIs.

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Automotive lidar’s role growing because of increased use of autonomous vehicles

Control Engineering

As autonomous vehicles (AV) become increasingly attractive, one technology that is playing a crucial role in their development is lidar. Lidar, short for light detection and ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses lasers to measure distances and create detailed 3D maps of the environment. IDTechEx is predicting the automotive lidar market to grow to $8.4 billion by 2033, driven by the increasing adoption of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

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Jaw Boring Rings Install Without Tools to Speed Setups

Fabricating & Metal Work

Dillon self-centering Jaw Forming Rings, or Jaw Boring Rings, attach to the front of jaws without tools so installation is fast and simple, and set-up times are slashed.  Use of this device will provide a jaw surface true to the machine centerline, reduce set-up times, and increase up-times for running machined parts.  They provide uniform pressure on jaws for a more consistent bore on large diameter chucks.

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Sigma Lithium receives payment for sale of green lithium

Canadian Manufacturing

Green Tailings being prepared for shipment, to be upcycled into battery grade lithium concentrate VANCOUVER — SIGMA Lithium Corporation announces that it is delivering on its “Zero Tailings” environmental sustainability strategy. The Company received the first payment on its first shipment under the Green Tailings Environmental Offtake to sell 100% of its Green Tailings for up to three years to Yahua International Investment and Development Co., Ltd.

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New HM Geometry for use in Various Die and Mold Machining

Fabricating & Metal Work

The international cutting tool manufacturer is releasing a new strong HM geometry within its popular double-sided Pramet SNGX 11 high feed milling range. The HM geometry is ideally suited for use on hardened steels and cast irons. This addition extends the application range of the Pramet SSN11 cutter family, which already includes the versatile M geometry for steels and cast steels, and the MM for stainless steels, soft steels, and superalloys.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Five climatetech projects win $300,000 at the Quebec Climate Solutions Festival

Canadian Manufacturing

From left to right: Jeff Hart (Climate Solutions Prize Organization), Philip Raphals and Charles Kiyanda (Breakthrough Research First Prize), Soodeh Abedini (Breakthrough Research Second Prize), Samson Bowen-Bronet (Audience Choice Award), Yee Wei Foong (Quebec Student Entrepreneur Innovation Prize), Galith Levy (Climate Solutions Prize Organization), Patrick Gagné (Cycle Momentum) – Credit: Jason Trott (CNW Group/Climate Solutions Prize) MONTREAL — The Climate Solutions Festival—Quebec, w

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New Robotics Education Package Closes Automation Skills Gap

Fabricating & Metal Work

HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=SDCSXKL53_S Students as young as 15 can use the robot, with no need for any prior engineering knowledge thanks to ABB Robotics’ lead-through and ABB’s Wizard Easy Programing. ABB Robotics is continuing to close the global education gap in automation and prepare students for the future of work with the launch of a ready-to-use education package.

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PrairiesCan investments in business growth, innovation and workforce training in Saskatchewan

Canadian Manufacturing

Photo: CNW Group/Prairies Economic Development Canada. SASKATOON — PrairiesCan announced a federal investment of over $7,600,000 to help five Saskatchewan businesses access the resources needed to scale-up and bring innovative products and services to new markets. This funding will support the training of highly skilled workers through the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology’s Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Preparation Program and Indigenous Practical Nursing Program.

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Bubnikovich Predicts Trends for U.S. Robotics Industry

Fabricating & Metal Work

ABB’s SWIFTI cobots offer flexible performance including collaborative models with larger payloads. With annual revenue in the U.S. robotics market expected to grow at 5.62 percent 1 (CAGR), resulting in a market volume of more than $9bn by 2027, John Bubnikovich, ABB US Robotics Division President, is making several predictions on key trends in in robotics automation in the U.S. for 2023 and beyond. ”The impact of U.S. labor shortages is increasingly being felt by many businesses as they st

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The 25 Types of Innovation Dominating R&D Today

Innovation varies widely across sectors and organizations, creating value in diverse forms. Understanding different types is crucial for R&D teams to foster creativity and uncover missed opportunities. This guide explores 25 key types of innovation in management frameworks.