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5 Steps to Start a Successful Digital Transformation

Automation World

To mitigate digital transformation issues, focus on clear goal identification, strategic definition and execution of small iterative projects that deliver tangible value.

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Formnext Forum Austin: Where Additive Manufacturing Innovation Takes Shape

MESA

Join us at America’s new industrial additive manufacturing event. Formnext Forum Austin includes factory tours, technical sessions, technology displays and special events in one of the world’s most unique, fastest growing tech hubs. Formnext Forum: Austin is set for August 28-30, 2023, at the Palmer Event Center in Austin, Texas. Photo Credit: Getty Images Registration for the inaugural Formnext Forum event in Austin is open with the event set for August 28-30, 2023, at the Palmer Event Center i

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More Control and IO-Link cable options from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has added Lutze Superflex control cable that is well suited for short to medium length articulated drag chain (C-tracks) installations requiring moderate to high performance. The High Glide TPE insulation and PVC outer jacket provides resistance to sunlight, oil, and moisture penetration, and makes this cable suitable for indoor wet and dry applications or […] The post More Control and IO-Link cable options from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.

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True Wealth

Gary Mintchell

I picked up this list from a tweet by one of my favorite modern writers, Nassim Nicholas Taleb. He wrote Black Swan, Fooled by Randomness, among other books. This is one of those lists you can tape above your desk and contemplate often. TRUE WEALTH (2nd Ed) Worriless sleeping Clear conscience Reciprocal gratitude Absence of envy Foamy coffee Crusty bread Inexperienced enemies Frequent laughs No meals alone No gym classes Gravel bicycling Good digestive functions No Zoom meetings Periodic surpris

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

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?

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3M connector featured at Heilind Electronics

Design World

Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for 3M, features the 3M socket 451 and header 452 series wire-to-board connectors. At half the size of a standard 0.100-in. pitch wire-to-board system, the 3M 451 & 452 come in at.050-in. pitch and mate with a 3M 0.025-in. pitch cable to complete the… The post 3M connector featured at Heilind Electronics appeared first on Design World.

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Radio Frequency Regrinding

Automation World

ANCA applies RFID to FX CNC grinding machines to create a lights-out machine tool regrinding system to automatically process mixed batches of tools without the need to pre-sort the tools.

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Mechanical and Electrical Firm, Steven Hunt Associates, Celebrate Project Wins Worth Almost £70m

MEM

Leaders in mechanical and electrical engineering, Steven Hunt Associates has secured a host of project wins across the UK, with the total contract value in excess of £68m. A trusted industry-leader since it was founded in 1989, the company starts the second half of the year with confidence securing new projects with the likes of the deconstruction of the old Royal Liverpool University Hospital, worth £15m in construction costs; £4m worth of council projects across Rochdale; remodelling of the In

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Elon Musk rebrands Twitter as ‘X’

E&T

On Sunday night, Twitter’s headquarters were lit up with the company's new ‘X’ logo, which has now replaced the company’s iconic bird on the website, and the profile badges of company employees. Elon Musk, the company’s owner, and Linda Yaccarino, Twitter’s new CEO, have both discussed plans to transform the social media platform into an “ everything app ” that would eventually provide payments, banking and commerce services.

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ManuFutures 2 expands Geelong’s manufacturing credentials

Manufacturer's Monthly

Minister for manufacturing sovereignty Ben Carroll visited Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus today to open ManuFutures 2 – a hub for accelerating innovations in manufacturing where local businesses can work together with university researchers to develop, field test and manufacture new products. The new facility, which received $10 million in funding from the Victorian State Government, is an extension to the original ManuFutures hub which opened in 2018.

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Material Insights: Buyers see falling prices for virgin, recycled resins

Plastics News

Prices have been falling for both virgin and recycled resins. In today’s Material Insights, we cover details on lower prices in the second quarter for post-consumer high density polyethylene.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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Eight reasons manufacturers need ERP

Manufacturer's Monthly

In addition to improving both productivity and profitability, there are underlying reasons why your company should purchase an ERP system. Author: Bob Sprout, ECI Software Solutions Let’s look at some of the key improvements your business will likely realise once your system is implemented: 1. Real-time data access One of the greatest benefits of your ERP system is that it will permit real-time access to all your business data and information, which is (in an up-to-date solution) secure and clou

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British Gas predicted to reach record profits – report

E&T

British Gas, the UK’s largest energy firm, is on course to report profits of £857m over the first six months of trading this year, according to Investec. UBS, however, has predicted a slightly lower figure of £687m. Centrica, the company’s owner, has already reported that the supplier’s interim profits will significantly exceed the previous record of £585m set in 2010, although it has not yet provided an exact figure.

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Potential Problems Arising from Misuse of Motor Phase Wiring

Control.com

Using the right motor for the right task is critical - but what happens if the motor is connected to the wrong supply? It is never recommended, but important to quickly understand symptoms of incorrect wiring.

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Duopharma Biotech Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Providing Innovative Healthcare Solutions in the Malaysian Market

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SAN ANTONIO – July 25, 2023 – Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Malaysian halal pharmaceutical industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Duopharma Biotech Berhad (Duopharma Biotech) with the 2022 Malaysian Company of the Year Award. Duopharma Biotech aims to produce safe, effective, and high-quality Halal products for all consumers and set the standard for the Malaysian pharmaceutical industry.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

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.

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Today I can proudly say that every airliner has some part made in Belagavi

Dinesh Mishra

“It is ridiculous to have China-made Dosa Tawa sold in Mysore.” Mr. Aravind Melligeri, the founder, Chairman & CEO of Aequs, shared many more such exciting and informative insights in an engaging talk with DMI’s editor, Aanand Pandey. Excerpts have been edited for brevity and flow. [Text] Aequs is a fast-growing diversified contract manufacturing company providing vertically integrated product solutions across its global customer base in the Aerospace, Toys, and Consumer Goods in

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Manufacturing exports to the EU decline in most regions in England

E&T

An analysis of official data shows that the UK’s overall share of manufacturing exports to the EU increased in 2022 to 52 per cent from 50 per cent in 2019. However, this was a result of sharp increases in the share of exports to the EU from Northern Ireland and Scotland over the same period, without which the overall UK share of goods exports would be on a downward trend.

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SMC Releases Suite of New Products for Pneumatic System Optimization

Control.com

A new set of connector, valve, and cylinder products released by SMC promises to reduce downtime, save space, and provide more cost-effective maintenance operations.

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Berry, Nexus team up to recycle hospital plastics

Plastics News

A new initiative out of Berry Global Group Inc.'s hometown of Evansville, Ind., will divert about 500 pounds of plastics each week from landfill disposal.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

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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5 Reasons Why You Need Harmonized Retail Connections

Seeburger

Harmonizing the connections in your retail journey, and ensuring consistent, uninterrupted API and EDI integration, builds loyalty and brand awareness.

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MRPeasy Uses AI in its ERP System for Small Manufacturers

MRPEasy

MRPeasy, the ERP software provider for small manufacturers, uses an innovative AI-powered chatbot to significantly enhance user experience and facilitate the effective use of the software. The AI chatbot named Mr. Peasy allows users to ask questions in natural, free-form language and receive comprehensive answers related to the functionality, implementation, and utilization of the software. […] The post MRPeasy Uses AI in its ERP System for Small Manufacturers appeared first on Blog for Ma

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Disability Pride Month: A conversation around being able to be your authentic self at work

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate and honor the diversity within the disability community, reflect on challenges that people with disabilities are facing, and inspire action to make… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Global Plastics Treaty Must Treat Waste Pickers Fairly, Says Delterra

Plastics Today

The environmental NGO calls for a “just transition” to a formal waste system that prioritizes workers’ rights alongside material recovery.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

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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The rise of the collaborative robots on display at Automate 2023 in Detroit

The Fabricator

For manufacturers and job shops with a high-mix, low-volume production portfolio, there's likely a collaborative robot that fits a need.

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3D-printed motor delivers more torque than expected

Drives & Controls

Researchers from the University of Sheffield in the UK, working with colleagues from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US, have developed an electric motor using 3D printing technology that they believe could lead to more powerful motors that use less material.

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Public Funding Opportunities Can Support Sustainability Goals

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Starting down a sustainability path can seem daunting for public sector organizations, but this journey is imperative for the future success of their operations as well as the well-being of our… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Inflation falls, but the BoC does not commit to ending rate hikes

Canadian Manufacturing

Canada’s inflation rate has returned to the country’s target range after a tumultuous couple of years of soaring prices. Statistics Canada reported on Jul. 18 that inflation fell to 2.8 per cent in June, down significantly from the eye-popping peak of 8.1 per cent reached last summer. That’s within the country’s one to three per cent inflation target and, as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has boasted, the lowest inflation rate in the G7.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

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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CCAI recognizes 2023 award recipients

The Fabricator

Chemical Coaters Association Intl. has presented its 2023 James F.andDavid J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Awards and recognized the CCAI Chapter Users and Suppliers of the Year.

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Skilled Trades Ontario to launch certificates of qualification, wallet cards for its professionals

Canadian Manufacturing

Skilled Trades Ontario to Launch Certificates of Qualification, Wallet Cards for Skilled Trades Professionals GUELPH — This summer, Skilled Trades Ontario will begin issuing over 17,500 certificates of qualification and more than 200,000 wallet cards to apprentices and certified skilled trades workers across the province. “This is an exciting milestone for thousands of skilled trades professionals,” said Melissa Young, CEO and Registrar, Skilled Trades Ontario.

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Top 10 Under 40 2023: Meet Mac MacSorley, operations manager at Eclipse Automation

Automation Mag

Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s second annual Top 10 Under 40 highlights the next generation of leaders who have demonstrated exemplary work ethic. They are leading the charge in their workspaces and inspiring their peers with their commitment to innovation. This year, the winners share what they enjoy the most about working in the automation space, what plans they have for their future and suggestions on getting more people into this industry.

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Rapid Manufacturing Providers Merge to Create Uptive Brand 

Mold Making Technology

Driven by customers seeking a manufacturing partner that offers a comprehensive suite of additive and traditional rapid manufacturing technologies, Re3dtech, GoProto, Stanfordville Machine & Manufacturing and Phoenix Proto Technologies have merged to create Uptive, a disruptive force in the rapid response additive and traditional manufacturing industry.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

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.