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Next week, on Wednesday, October 18th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time, we’ll be announcing the winners of the 2022 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program). You may register for the live announcement here: [link] What sets this awards program apart from so many others is the involvement of the engineering community. As we do every… The post LEAP Awards judging panel for 2022 unveiled; winners to be announced on October 18th appeared first on Design World.
225,269 units registered in key ‘new plate’ month – up 4.6% on last September, but -34.4% behind 2019. Bumper month for plug-in registrations sees Britain’s millionth plug-in electric car registered, with 249,575 joining roads in 2022 alone. Industry calls for action to shore up consumer confidence as market enters final quarter. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND.
Machine designers can save time and access the data they need to optimize their motion designs with the new FactoryTalk Motion Analyzer software. The software enables users to select, analyze and validate their system components using new intuitive workflows and comparison tools. It is now available for download on the Rockwell Automation website. FactoryTalk Motion… The post FactoryTalk Motion Analyzer helps simplifies sizing, selection of motion control components appeared first on Desig
All the security firms do studies and release reports. The State of XIoT Security Report: 1H 2022 from Claroty’s Team82 reveals rise in IoT vulnerabilities, vendor self-disclosures, and fully or partially remediated firmware vulnerabilities. Key Findings. IoT Devices: 15% of vulnerabilities were found in IoT devices, a significant increase from 9% in Team82’s last report covering the second half (2H) of 2021.
The golden age of offshoring is over, and simply bringing production home isn’t enough. This eBook breaks down why smart factories are the essential path to successful onshoring in a volatile global economy. You'll explore a shift from nostalgia to reinvention: how digital-first systems, real-time feedback loops, and empowered frontline teams make onshore production faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.
Bosch Rexroth is planning to expand its operations and will move its linear and assembly technology manufacturing facility to a new location in Charlotte. The company has held operations in Charlotte, NC for over 30 years, with the past 26 years at its current location in Steele Creek. Since experiencing significant growth in its factory automation… The post Bosch Rexroth expands factory automation capabilities for North America appeared first on Design World.
Four diverse applications—from gas processing and water utilities to airline baggage handling and lumber production—show how Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform scales far beyond SCADA and HMI.
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Four diverse applications—from gas processing and water utilities to airline baggage handling and lumber production—show how Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform scales far beyond SCADA and HMI.
Component Express, Inc. (CEI) announced its Index Mount adjustable camera mounts. Two different models are available—the Index and the Index Max. Both mounts feature a full 360 degrees of rotational freedom, with the Index and Index Max supporting 90- and 180-degree tilting, respectively. These lightweight, low-profile camera mounts feature highly visible index marks around the… The post Components Express introduces Index Mount adjustable camera mounts appeared first on Design World.
Harting and TTI announced that the two companies are entering into a partnership in the Americas. TTI will be an authorized distributor of Harting’s broad portfolio of industrial connectivity solutions. TTI is an authorized specialty distributor of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical components and the distributor of choice for electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Energy prices in Europe are up more than 40 percent, adding to inflation rates of about 10 percent in the region, putting extra pressure on residents and businesses alike.
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.
Q-CTRL, a world-leading developer of quantum technologies, has launched Black Opal Enterprise, the expanded rendition of its learning platform that helps businesses adopt quantum computing. . Black Opal Enterprise, which is first of its kind enterprise-ready quantum education platform, now includes user management, tracking, analytics, and co-branding. .
Advancements in powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) technology have made this respiratory PPE option less intimidating, more accessible, and more comfortable for welders and metalworkers to wear on the job.
Jim Mosman looks back at his decades-long career in welding, what has changed, and how he’s managed to survive the highs and lows throughout the years.
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
Deakin University ‘s ManuFutures has launched a free manufacturing business pre-acceleration program for businesses in Geelong, Bendigo, and Warrnambool. . The 12-week ManuFutures Ignite program is intended to help entrepreneurs fast-track the development of their product-based ideas into successful startup businesses. . The program will commence on 24 October at Deakin ’s Warun Ponds campus.
The Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) rose by 0.9 points in September, indicating a second month of broadly stable conditions following positive results since February. According to Innes Willox, chief executive of Ai Group, manufacturing activity has held steady in September, demonstrating its resilience in the face of more uncertain economic conditions. “However, the manufacturing employment index declined and is now in significant contraction.
Altair has announced the launch of its broad digital twin solution that features the market’s most connected, cross-functional capabilities that can be deployed through any and every stage of a. The post Altair Presents Open, Flexible, and Scalable Total Digital Twin Solution appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Polypropylene (PP) producers ramped up production in July and August, growing inventories to near-record levels just as new production capacity came online in Canada.
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.
Media Release by Lockheed Martin Australia. Lockheed Martin Australia has launched an Australian Industry Capability Network (ICN) Gateway to identify potential industry partners for rotary-wing sovereign sustainment in support of the Royal Australian Navy ’s expanding MH-60R Seahawk fleet, and the Australian Army’s proposed UH-60M Black Hawk fleet.
Production of the 7-mm-diameter blades is fully automated in a 64-cavity mold with an Engel easix articulated robot and integrated vision control system.
What happens when smaller companies are acquired? Organizational changes. This may make it easier for customers to combine autonomous mobile robot technologies into their material handling applications. Teradyne companies Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and AutoGuide Mobile Robots have merged to become a single supplier of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that can quickly, easily and cost-effectively manage internal logistics.
Leading electrical engineering company Ampcontrol Group is planning to open over 200 manufacturing roles in Australia by the end of 2023. . The initiative is part of the company’s efforts to expand its operations after winning significant contracts amounting to $41 million with the likes of BHP and other major firms. . The cumulative job growth brought by the contracts secured in 2022 will see Ampcontrol Group grow by over 200 roles in the next 18 months, the company said in a statement. .
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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
Catching up on some older news. The history of the OPC Foundation has seen collaboration and reciprocal specs with just about any organization that came along. The benefit includes ability to use many other protocols with OPC UA. The drawback—OPC UA spec becomes more cumbersome. Several people have had this conversation with me over the past month. At any rate, here is another OPC Foundation collaboration.
Media Release by Lockheed Martin Australia. Lockheed Martin Australia has announced the selection of leading infrastructure advisory firm, Conscia , as a strategic in-country business partner to plan for future opportunities under the Australian Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise. With expertise in the planning, delivery and accreditation of sensitive facilities and infrastructure for Defence, Canberra-based Conscia will identify potential future locations for central manufa
Learning Objectives. Wireless technologies are in growing demand on manufacturing floors. Wi-Fi 6 is about improving networking efficiency and bandwidth utilization. Smart factories depend on wireless technologies to remain efficient and gather information from many different devices, which are increasing daily. Wi-Fi 6 Industrial Wireless Insights.
Media Release by Naturo Pty Ltd creators of Haelen Technology. Australian world-first Haelen Technology delivers 100% fresh, natural milk that is twice as digestible as any other processed cow’s milk available on the Australian market. Naturo , the company responsible for the world-first patented ‘Haelen’ milk processing technology which gives fresh milk a 60-day shelf life has achieved another significant breakthrough in the global milk market, this time for digestibility.
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
Science advisers to the United Nations Stockholm Convention want it to recommend phasing out two plastics additives, dechlorane plus and UV-328, although the advisers called for a slower approach in some uses, like cars and medical devices.
Media Release by University of Wollongong Australia. UOW launches Surf Flex Lab Fund to continue pioneering research in surf engineering. . The ocean is Professor Marc in het Panhuis’s laboratory, the place where he dreams up new ideas and puts his research to the test. It sounds like fun but it’s all in the name of science, and the implications for the way surfers interact with the water, for the sustainability of the sport and of the ocean, are serious.
Australia’s official government-backed battery recycling scheme, B-cycle, has released its first performance report, which highlights the rapid scale and pace of the innovative product stewardship scheme. The scheme has doubled the national collection rate of loose batteries and power tool batteries since its launch in February this year, recycling the equivalent of 38 million AA batteries in its first six months.
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