Design World

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

NewTek GAR Series Spring-loaded Gage Heads are used in automated dimensional gaging applications as part of inline inspection processes when it is ideal for the sensor probe to move out of the way between readings. The probes of these LVDTs extend when taking dimensional measurements, then retract to their original position to avoid damage to […] The post Air extend/spring retract gage head sensors avoid damage between inspection readings appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Some years ago Belden was searching for a greater IoT presence in a manner I felt was not strategically aligned. This acquisition makes sense even given the rather garbled marketing justifications in the news release. Although a few companies are investigating other means than Cloud, certainly having a presence in the Cloud is essential for many applications.

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Amazon Web Services, Belden, Plantformance and Stratus are the first members of this new partner program designed to highlight companies whose products and services complement Ignition.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This is not exactly in my field, but this acquisition news opens a door on what’s happening in supply chain technology markets. TradeBeyond announced that it has acquired Pivot88 , the trusted SaaS provider of quality, compliance, and traceability solutions to brands and retailers around the world. Powered by Applied AI, Pivot88’s platform enables a 360-degree view of products from cradle to grave, equipping retail businesses with actionable supply chain data to mitigate risk.

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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?

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Global management consulting firms agree that digital twins add substantial business value to a company’s performance – value that, once achieved, turbo-charges business indicators for customers, investors and other stakeholders. Unlike single-purpose digital twins created from data locked in one application, virtual twins draw on a pool of consolidated data to deliver consistent insights from concept to testing, sourcing, purchasing, manufacturing, supply chain management, service after the sal

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The £1bn scheme will be open to families in lower council tax bands with less energy efficient homes and will be offered upgrades such as roof, loft or cavity wall insulation. Those eligible for support include families in council tax bands A to D in England, and A to E in Scotland and Wales, with an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of D or below.

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In the production of plastic components for dialysis products in the cleanroom, maximum precision is required for every cycle. The task is to combine precision with process stability and cost effectiveness. Fresenius Medical Care masters this challenge with all-electric high-performance injection molding ma-chines by ENGEL.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In the initial phase, the businesses prefer off-the-shelf apps developed using an app builder as it takes less resources, and sometimes the requirements are fulfilled with such a solution. When you are operating on an enterprise level and the path of growth, you need custom software solutions.

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Plastics Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Plastics-centric exhibits include an injection molding cell equipped with a novel digital watermarking system and advanced medical extrusion technology.

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Cognex joined the Osaro Partners Alliance, an organization devoted to technology and business cooperation.

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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.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Unions say as many as 3,000 workers could lose posts in long term on back of deal to help decarbonisation plans Business live – latest updates The UK government has agreed a £500m support package for Tata Steel to secure the future of the Port Talbot steelworks, in a deal unions said will have “devastating consequences”, with as many as 3,000 workers expected to lose their jobs.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In recent years, the rapid advancement of technology has brought about a transformative shift in how we interact with machines. Robots, once confined to manufacturing floors and science fiction novels, are now an integral part of our daily lives. They have seamlessly integrated into various aspects of our routines, simplifying tasks and enhancing efficiency.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Across the globe, organizations are struggling with a skills gap that isn’t closing anytime soon.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) released the latest edition of its Journal of Innovation (JoI) titled The Role of IoT in Shaping the Future of Supply Chains. “The IoT allows real-time insights into various supply chain processes, including inventory management, transportation, and warehousing,” said Edy Liongosari, chief research scientist at Accenture Labs and chair of the IIC Thought Leadership Task Group.

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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.

Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Blockchain, the most famous example of distributed ledger technology, offers greater efficiency, security, and transparency. These attributes give it the potential to reshape the way industries conduct their operations. One primary instance of an industry prominently embracing blockchain is the healthcare sector. Blockchain has already transformed healthcare despite being a recent development.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Tools simplify processes, create organizational efficiencies, and help individuals achieve goals.

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The move comes only a month after Australia-based Pact sold 50 percent of its reusable plastic crate pooling business to global infrastructure investment manager Morrison & Co. Ltd.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Expected government deal to help switch to greener production could lead to as many as 3,000 job losses Business live – latest updates The government is poised to announce a £500m support package for Tata Steel to secure the future of the Port Talbot steelworks, in an agreement that could lead to as many as 3,000 job losses. India’s Tata group, which owns the vast steelworks in south Wales – Britain’s biggest – has been in negotiations over government subsidies to help it either transition to gr

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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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Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Pac-West Fastener Association For Immediate Release September 15, 2023 Hans Fuller elected to serve second year as president Pacific-West Fastener Association Hans Fuller of Fuller Metric (Surrey, British Columbia) was elected to serve a second year as president of the Pacific-West Fastener Association at a recent meeting of the Pac-West Board of Directors.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In the realm of intelligence and machine learning, data labeling plays a crucial role in training models to achieve accuracy and effectiveness. The process entails annotating datasets with relevant labels that provide the context for training algorithms. However, guaranteeing high-quality annotations requires an approach.

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Canadian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Ontario — The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced an investment of nearly $4 million for Rex Power Magnetics, a family-owned transformer design and manufacturing company used in the generation, storage, and transmission of electricity for schools, homes, hospitals, businesses, and more. Through this investment, Rex Power will add a new transformer production cell at its current 145,000-square-foot facility in Concord, and create a new production l

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Be it as it may, Apex Legends brought something new to the genre. Battle Royale became a popular genre back in 2017, but it was mostly various PUBG clones until Apex came around. With it came a variety of new decisions – both for design and gameplay.

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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.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The cross-party Transport Commission said that regulations need to be rapidly modernised to tackle concerns about safety, legal liability and infrastructure ahead of proposals to allow SDVs to be fully deployed on British roads in 2025. “For the UK specifically, there may be a delicate balance to be struck between remaining at the forefront of innovation and keeping the wider public on board,” the Commission said in a report.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In an era where digital privacy and security have become increasingly vital, utilizing Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) has emerged as an essential strategy. But what is VPN? And what should you need to know about its features? In this article, we’ll look at the seven must-have features of a VPN for total protection. 1.

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Automotive suppliers at every tier are playing the waiting game as the United Auto Workers strike unfolds, preparing for potential layoffs should it be a prolonged work stoppage.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

When it comes to luxury automobiles, few brands can rival the timeless elegance and breathtaking performance of Aston Martin. With a legacy spanning over a century, Aston Martin has become synonymous with sophistication, style, and unrivaled engineering.

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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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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

"This is my third corporate responsibility gig today," actress Octavia Spencer's character Mother Nature says in a video from Apple about its sustainability efforts. "So, who wants to disappoint me first?

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In today’s world, armed with and desiring constant industrial growth, rapid technological advancements are key factors driving innovation and progress. Robotics and automation, in particular, are reshaping industries.

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A proposed SRI CV Plastics Inc. plant continues to generate controversy despite concessions the company offered at a Sept. 14 meeting of the Town of Lockport (N.Y.) Industrial Development Agency's directors.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The key role of gamification is that games activate the pleasure centers of the brain. 97% of children play video games. In addition, 70% of teachers reported that they had noticed increased student interest in using video games in the classroom. Making learning fun is an effective way to maintain focus and increase motivation.

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In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.

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