Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
For managers, scheduling is a perpetual jigsaw puzzle with constantly moving pieces. Employee needs, operational demands, budgets, and regulations make shift planning an organizational nightmare. However, certain recurring issues tend to cause the biggest headaches. Here are the top 10 most common staff scheduling problems plaguing managers, and how to tackle them.
Mold Making Technology
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Emilia Loulourgas Giannakopoulos, CEO of American Tool and Mold (ATM) and her father and founder Demetre Loulourgas. Photo Credit, all images: American Tool and Mold (Jeremy Scott) Who is American Tool and Mold (ATM)? Emilia Loulourgas Giannakopoulos, CEO, American Tool and Mold (ATM): ATM has been in business in Clearwater, Florida, for more than 45 years.
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Modern Machine Shop
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
When diversifying the shop’s customer list, Kaci King looked to her own interests for inspiration. A fascination with space has led to spaceflight customers, just as a family history of military service has led Kaci to pursue — and win — defense contracts. When creating custom tooling, clarity of purpose is as important as flexibility of planning.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
The clean energy sector presents an enormous opportunity for all kinds of manufacturing businesses, according to Paul Hodgson, CEO of the Scaling Green Hydrogen CRC bid. Hodgson is one of the keynote speakers at the ICN Clean Energy & Manufacturing Summit, a virtual event being held on November 28 this year. “Attending the summit will help suppliers understand that you don’t have to be an electrolyser manufacturer or solar panel manufacturer, to be in the supply chain, you can be doing
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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?
Plastics Today
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
The impact of the layoffs at the Bluffton, IN, plant is expected to be temporary, the company said.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Efficiency, accuracy, consistency, and traceability are the cornerstones of a compliant and safe workplace. Without a precise auditing method, how can you be sure your tool is doing its job? Bolt fastening has traditionally been a labour-intensive and consequently costly exercise, using impact wrenches that commonly over-torque joints, hydraulic wrenches which are externally powered and bulky, requiring two people to operate, or air and corded electric nutrunners which require changing torque vi
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Min-Hui
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
A vertical two-color injection molding machine is suitable for two-color or two-material products with inlays in a single molding. For the market and customer demand, MINHUI has developed a two-color rotary machine, fixed type, and skateboard type two-color injection molding machine. Among them, the disc-type two-color machine is used more: Customized models can be based … How much does a vertical two-color injection molding machine cost?
Metrology
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – November 6th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
DigiKey , a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it has partnered with Ambiq to distribute their ultra-low power semiconductors globally. Through the new partnership, DigiKey is now stocking Ambiq’s Apollo4 Blue Plus. With one of the lowest dynamic powers for microcontrollers currently on the market, the new SoC allows designers of next-generation wearables and battery-op
Metrology
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
To meet the increasing demand in reverse logistics and eliminate the subjectivity of human inspectors, Griffyn Robotech developed the Deepsight Cosmetic Grading Machine (CGM). The patented vision system enables the quick and accurate detection, measurement and analysis of all surface defects with high repeatability. The post Fast and Precise Surface Inspection of Smart Devices Uses Deep Learning appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
AML3D Limited announced an order for an ARCEMY system by Cogitic Corporation. Cogitic is a supplier of components to the US Navy ’s submarine industrial base. The 6700 Edition ARCEMY system is AML3D’s largest-sized industrial scale metal printing system, capable of producing components for the US Navy and other defence applications. The ARCEMY system will be purchased by Cogitic for circa $2.5 million based on a 50 per cent upfront payment, with the balance via following testing, installation, a
Metrology
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
A new generation of length gauges was recently introduced. The METRO and SPECTO gauges will run under the brand NUMERIK JENA. The post New Generation Length Gauges Provide Reliable Inspection appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Modern Machine Shop
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Photo Credit: Darex Darex has added the LEX600 end mill attachment to its XT3000 drill sharpener. This new attachment enables users to sharpen the primary and secondary grind on the tips of two-, three- or four-fluted end mills up to 5/8" By revitalizing these tools and reducing costs, Darex says it is committed to providing practical, simplified solutions for managing cutting tools.
Metrology
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed artificial intelligence software for powder bed 3D printers that assesses the quality of parts in real time, without the need for expensive characterization equipment. The post AI Software Enables Real-Time 3D Printing Quality Assessment appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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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.
Modern Machine Shop
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Photo Credit: Jergens Inc. Jergens has partnered with Norgren to engineer the Adaptix vise jaw system into its line of production vises. The specialized design — which incorporates sliding fingers with replaceable studs and fingertips — clamps challenging workpieces quickly and securely for machining. With this, Adaptix is mounted to the vise body in place of standard jaws to accommodate part configurations, adapting to asymmetrical and other features quickly.
Metrology
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Toptica Photonics AG and the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a frequency comb system that can detect the presence of specific molecules in a sample every 20 nanoseconds, or billionths of a second. The post New Frequency Comb Can Identify Molecules In Nanosecond Snapshots appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Modern Machine Shop
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Christopher U’Glay (left) and Coby Villegas (right). Photo Credit: The L. S. Starrett Company The L.S. Starrett Company has recently appointed Coby Villegas and Christopher U’Glay as territory managers in the U.S. Villegas will cover Southern Texas and Southern Louisiana, and U’Glay will cover New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Bell Bay, Tasmania has been named as SunCable ’s preferred site to build an advanced high voltage subsea cable manufacturing facility. Should it proceed in Tasmania , it would also be a critical enabler of SunCable’s flagship AAPowerLink project. The construction of a purpose-built facility will help solve global supply constraints of HVDC subsea cable.
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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.
Metrology
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
PTC has announced that it has established a strategic supplier relationship with Volkswagen Group, focused on the adoption of PTC's Codebeamer application lifecycle management (ALM) solution to support the software development for the next generation of electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group and its brands. The post PTC Becomes Strategic Supplier to Volkswagen Group appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Dinesh Mishra
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
National, 02 November 2023: Fenesta, India’s No.1 Windows and Doors Brand and a prominent name in the Indian fenestration industry, is poised to revolutionize the domestic façade industry with the inauguration of a cutting-edge Façade fabrication facility in Hyderabad. This marks Fenesta’s strategic entry into the façade segment, capitalizing on its expertise and excellence in the windows and doors market.
Control Engineering
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Learning objectives Identify network security risks Determine ways to strengthen network security Limiting access to Ethernet devices across a network Understand what Ethernet encryption is Benefits of using encryption in a network. With today’s volatility of geopolitical issues, more manufacturers are concerned about cybersecurity within their organizations including at the plant-floor level.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
The University of Southern Queensland has received more than $1.5 million in research funding to lead three projects awarded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) as part of its Discovery Projects scheme. The University’s successful initiatives included $548,288 to develop bio-inspired ceramifiable fire-retardant composite coatings, $533,377 to generate new knowledge and tools in global brain network modelling and deep learning technology and $471,767 towards thermal engineering in semiconduc
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The Guardian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
But firms hoping to win big giveaways in the king’s speech this week are likely to be let down When the Lady Usher of the Black Rod has the door of the Commons slammed in her face this week, it will mark a significant day in the 662-year history of the job. Sarah Clarke, the current holder of the House of Lords role, will begin the ceremonial proceedings at Tuesday’s state opening of parliament, at which Charles III will make his first king’s speech, and kick off a crucial legislative period.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Metakosmos, an Australian human spacesuit technology company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Digilogic Systems, a premium systems integrator for aerospace and defence industries. This MoU signifies a significant step towards a strategic collaboration that will leverage the strengths and expertise of both organisations to achieve mutual goals and objectives.
Plastics Today
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Manufacturing activity declined for the 12th straight month while the chemicals sector had the 14th down month in a row.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $11 million in funding to Australian solar technology company SunDrive Solar to expand its novel solar cell metallisation technology from prototype scale (1.5 MW/yr) to commercial capacity (>100 MW/yr). SunDrive has developed a cell metallisation technology that uses copper, a metal that is approximately 100x cheaper and 1000x more abundant than commonly used silver.
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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.
Plastics Today
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
The acquisition expands IGS GeboJagema’s mold-making services to the US healthcare sector.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Peak engineering body, Engineers Australia , has today welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of $128.5 million investment over four years to fund 4,000 additional university places to help power the AUKUS workforce. Engineers Australia CEO, Romilly Madew AO, praised the Government for their commitment to addressing skills shortages in the engineering sector and acknowledging its significant role in Australia’s future.
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