Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Pay-As-You-Go Solution Provides a Simpler Way to Leverage More Cloud Capabilities Inductive Automation recently moved its flagship Ignition software to the cloud. Now it’s available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace on a pay-as-you-go plan. Ignition Cloud Edition works together with the standard Ignition platform and Ignition Edge, creating a fully integrated and scalable system that connects people, processes, and programs for true digital transformation. “ Ignition Cloud Edition on Azure comb

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Weidmuller USA, a provider of Smart Industrial Connectivity products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has unveiled the latest innovation in connectivity for use in all types of industry sectors – the TERMSERIES-COMPACT, a versatile all-rounder in terminal-based design. These cutting-edge relay modules are incredibly compact with a width of only 6.4mm and a low […] The post Space-saving relay modules simplify wiring appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Would you be comfortable wearing a headset that includes a sort-of goggles and speakers for periods of time? They would be a combination of virtual reality where you are immersed in a projected simulation and can be switched to augmented reality where you can see the physical area around you with an overlay of digital information. The Apple Vision Pro unveiled at the June 2023 Worldwide Developer Conference ( reviewed here ) revealed Apple’s solutions to the many engineering and design challenge

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Emerson Bearing, a Boston, MA-based bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, supports the unique needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) markets across the nation with customized bearings and components. “Every application has unique needs and […] The post Emerson Bearing announces customized bearings and components appeared first on Design World.

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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?

Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Do the benefits of all-season tires make them more trustworthy? They may be used in any condition instead of a specialized one. Figure them out now! Introduction After choosing your car, you may suddenly realize that the tire can be the next step.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The show must go on, and with the help of ShowFab and NORD Drivesystems, it does: on time, within budget, and with no surprises. Unless you work for a major network, you’ve probably never heard of them. But without the efforts of Drew Farrow and the team at ShowFab many of your favorite Broadway shows,… The post Lights, cameras, action appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Multiwall polycarbonate sheets are big sheets that are utilized preponderantly in exterior roofing and canopy designs. They are as well common as screens, either put up vertically or resting horizontally. They are available in three different designs and a lot of different colors. So you are able to select according to your needs.

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The plastics processor, one of the largest in the world, is not sure whether it wants to keep the Health, Hygiene and Specialties division, a business that brought in 22 percent of Berry's sales in 2022.

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Detroit welder Josh Welton looks back on some of his craziest welding jobs. He’s asking the welding community share stories of their wildest experiences as a welder.

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The value of shipments from the U.S. plastics industry increased in 2022 as the number of people employed by the industry also grew.

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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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E&T

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The UK’s renewable energy strategy has suffered a blow as no new offshore wind projects have been bought by developers at the latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction. Industry experts had warned that this might be the case after ministers refused to increase the maximum price for the auction despite a 40 per cent increase in the cost of manufacturing and installing turbines.

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The sizzling summer has already led to 10 all-time peak demand records for ERCOT. Tony Bennett, president and CEO of the Texas Association of Manufacturers, says industrial customers have been doing their part to adapt and keep the system operating.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Customers travelling through Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road stations can now get coverage within the ticket halls, on the Central line platforms and in the tunnel connecting the two stations. The Northern line platforms at Tottenham Court Road also get coverage for the first time. All four mobile network operators – Three UK, EE, Vodafone and O2 – are supported, and the roll-out is set to continue across some of London’s busiest locations in coming weeks Transport for London awarded a co

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Boeing Oklahoma City team uses 3D tech to show U.S. Air Force how the aircraft’s new engines will start and operate. Using virtual reality, the Boeing team in Oklahoma City recently demonstrated how new engines destined for the U.S. Air Force’s fleet of B-52 Stratofortress bombers will operate. The demo was intended to help members of the Air Force who are working on the Air Force’s B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) better visualize how the Rolls-Royce F130 engines will start, op

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The company has invested £100m in the site, which will now produce a number of small electric vans and passenger car variants for Stellantis’ various brands. The plant was first opened in 1962 and produced Vauxhall Astra models from 1981 until 2022. The Cheshire plant will now produce the Vauxhall/Opel Combo Electric, Peugeot e-Partner and Citroën ë-Berlingo sister models.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What Time Is It? It’s been a minute since my last update on our network security strategy , but we have been busy building some awesome capabilities to enable true new-normal firewalling.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It has prioritised the first £25m for rural communities where building the infrastructure needed for the buses is more expensive. The Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) 2 scheme is now open for bids from all local authorities in England outside London, with applications to be prioritised from those that did not receive funding in the previous funding rounds.

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The new facility will open later this year and employ about 100, but the workforce is expected to increase during the next three years.

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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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Control.com

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Clearly strategic, Rockwell plans to combine its PLCs and Clearpath’s autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to transform autonomous production logistics.

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NIST

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It’s no longer news that many manufacturers find it difficult to attract and retain enough skilled employees. The nationwide manufacturing talent shortage and skills gap pose complex challenges that threaten individual companies’ bottom lines. In a larger context, these issues weaken U.S. supply chains and ultimately national security. MEP Centers around the country are helping manufacturers solve workforce challenges through a wide range of programs and services.

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Democrats in the House and Senate want to make National Park Service policies against single-use plastic part of federal law.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Capturing your share of the massive Managed Services Provider (MSP) market means making the most of every opportunity.

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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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Plastics Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The chief economist of the Plastics Industry Association projects a return to growth in 2024.

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Officials with Pacur in Oshkosh, Wis., said that the use of the Eastman material "is an important step to contribute to a more circular future and divert landfill-bound plastic waste.

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NIST Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program of the U.S.

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SMMT

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As temperatures soared across the UK this week, the automotive industry enjoyed its own heatwave. The end of the summer recess marked a flurry of good news: the UK re-joining the EU’s scientific research scheme, Horizon; government funding allocations for battery and CAM supply chain development; and the opening of the UK’s biggest EV charging hub in Birmingham.

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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 8, 2023

After a coalition of attorneys general withdrew objections, a U.S. district judge gave preliminary approval to a revised settlement involving 3M and public water suppliers over contamination caused by PFAS chemicals.

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Detroit welder Josh Welton looks back on some of the craziest places he’s had to throw down a weld. He’s asking the welding community share stories of their wildest welding jobs.

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

La Verne, Calif.-based medical supplier Marman Industries has invested about $2 million to expand its operations as it's seen "double digit annual growth for the last three years.

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Steel and aluminum importers might have gotten tariff waivers from 2018-2021 when they shouldn’t have, reports the Government Accountability Office. That’s about $32 million in missed duties due to an invalid use of Section 232 exclusions.

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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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