Wed.Oct 25, 2023

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Mitsubishi launches economical PowerGate for commercial pumping and air-handling applications

Design World

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.´s Standard Engineered Solution, PowerGate E, is designed specifically for customers with limited technical requirements and tight budgets. PowerGate E is specifically designed to offer a cost-effective alternative to Mitsubishi Electric´s feature-rich PowerGate H control. PowerGate E is configurable with a multitude of options that allow customers to tailor the unit to… The post Mitsubishi launches economical PowerGate for commercial pumping and air-hand

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Siemens Private 5G Solution for Industry

Gary Mintchell

TV with advertisements seldom plays in my house. But I just saw a cable provider advertising 10G connectivity. That, of course, it a completely made up marketing phrase. But 5G is a real thing. I’ve written several times about the potential, and some real applications, of private 5G networks. Infrastructure supporting such networks continues to be built out.

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Daburn AC-DC power supplies satisfy OVC III standards for EV charger installations

Design World

The Polytron Division of Daburn Electronics introduces its PFEV Series of AC-DC power modules for electric vehicle (EV) charger installations. The series comes in versions delivering 20 to 150 watts of power — the most comprehensive choice of wattages available — and meets the latest overvoltage category (OVC) III requirements for safety. OVC III covers… The post Daburn AC-DC power supplies satisfy OVC III standards for EV charger installations appeared first on Design World.

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Britain’s carmakers deliver best September since 2020 but action needed to protect EV exports

SMMT

UK car manufacturing grew 39.8% in September, the strongest month of growth in 2023, with 88,230 units leaving British factories. Rise in production driven by 32.2% exports uplift – with almost six in 10 going to the EU – while deliveries for the UK market surge by 65.9%. Electrified vehicle output rises by 41.5%, but urgent action needed to ensure UK and EU trade remains competitive from 2024.

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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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NEW STC6000 HMI plus Control from Pro-Face

Design World

Pro-face announces the NEW STC6000 series of HMI plus control products. This 5.7″ HMI combines PLC functionality integrated with an HMI to create a cost effective, high value machine interface solution. Reduce Machine costs while Increasing performance Reduce component count Eliminate PLC/custom controls Cut remote maintenance costs Eliminate multiple software packages and support Contact a… The post NEW STC6000 HMI plus Control from Pro-Face appeared first on Design World.

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Print on Demand Drop Shipping: Dealing with Intellectual Property Concerns

Robotics Automation News

The world of e-commerce has witnessed a surge in popularity of print on demand drop shipping in years. This innovative business model enables entrepreneurs to create their products and have them printed and delivered directly to customers, eliminating the need for inventory or upfront costs.

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Why do metal fabricators and welders automate?

The Fabricator

Many are turning to automation because they simply can’t find people to hire. But the evolution toward automation is more nuanced. Technologies like cobots helps create a place where more people want to work.

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Top 10 Robotics Industry Thought Leaders to Follow on Social Media

Robotics Automation News

Robotics is one of the most еxciting and rapidly dеvеloping industries in the world. With nеw tеchnologiеs and applications еmеrging all thе timе, according to GlobeNewswire, it is еxpected that thе global robotics markеt will rеach US$86.20 billion by 2027.

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Siemens and CEA Collaborate on Research to Expand Applications of Digital Twin With AI for Industry

Metrology

Siemens Digital Industries Software and CEA-List, a technological research institute focused on smart digital systems research, recently announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research to further extend and enhance digital twin capabilities with artificial intelligence. The post Siemens and CEA Collaborate on Research to Expand Applications of Digital Twin With AI for Industry appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Crunching the Numbers: How Data Storage Impacts Tech and Business Decisions

Robotics Automation News

Data is often hailed as the new gold in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. It’s the lifeblood of businesses, driving decisions, innovations, and operations. Data storage is vital in managing and safeguarding this invaluable resource, yet it’s a facet of technology that frequently escapes notice.

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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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PlasCred Circular commissions Calgary pilot plant

Canadian Manufacturing

CALGARY – PlasCred Circular Innovations Inc., a Calgary-based company in the plastic waste management sector, has successfully commissioned its patent-pending Primus pilot plant. In an Oct. 24 news release, PlasCred officials said the Calgary facility – which was designed in collaboration with Grey Owl Engineering Ltd. – was successfully commissioned and brought online in May, and has been engineered for beta testing of PlasCred’s upcycling process, which converts up to 80 per cent of dirt

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Construction automation: ABB and Porsche collaborate to develop modular housing manufacturing systems

Robotics Automation News

ABB Robotics and Porsche Consulting have revealed their collaboration to drive automation in the construction industry with a pilot project to develop innovative new practices in modular housing manufacture.

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PT WORK Force supports employers in motion control and power transmission industries with resources

Automation Mag

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) recently shared in a press statement that generous contributions made by companies and individuals to the PTDA Foundation 2023 Fund Drive, the charitable arm of the association, further empower power transmission/motion control employers in their recruitment and retention efforts through the PT WORK Force initiative.

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Infineon completes $830 million acquisition of GaN Systems

Robotics Automation News

Infineon Technologies has completed the acquisition of GaN Systems Inc, a Canada-based developer of gallium nitride power transistors. The Ottawa-based GaN Systems brings to Infineon a “broad portfolio” of gallium nitride (GaN)-based power conversion solutions and leading-edge application know-how.

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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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The Art of Maintaining and Repairing Hydraulic Cylinders

Control.com

Hydraulic cylinders and actuators can quickly move heavy objects and provide strong clamping forces. But when they break down, the effects can be catastrophic and the repairs costly and timely.

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Amazon Facility Eliminates Plastic Packaging

Plastics Today

Amazon replaces plastic shipping materials at an Ohio facility with specialty heat-sealable paper, paper fill, and lightweight corrugated board.

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CCIE Security Certification Exam Tips for Success

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Security is an ever-evolving technology that is necessary in every organization. That’s why Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security-certified individuals are in high demand.

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Taking online support to another level

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEW-Eurodrive has been listening closely to its customers and in response have rolled out its new Online Support platform that changes the way existing and prospective customers communicate and receive support from SEW-EURODRIVE. Manufacturers Monthly spoke with Kang Wei Ang who is the National Product Manager – Standard Products division for SEW-EURODRIVE.

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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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It’s “by mistake” – How I got into Cybersecurity

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Welcome to the Cisco Women in Cybersecurity’s blog series , where we highlight the stories of the mentors who have inspired and advocated for the careers of those in our community.

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Mixing on-site a no-brainer

Manufacturer's Monthly

Based in Dandenong and Brisbane on 20,000 m2 and 6000 m2 sites respectively, Hilton Manufacturing is providing fabrication in a range of steel and aluminium products predominantly for the truck, bus, leisure and defence industries. Started in 1976 by Margo and Tom Hartley, Hilton Manufacturing has set the highest standards in precision engineering and manufacturing quality.

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Reporting Custom Metrics to FSO Platform Using the OpenTelemetry SDK

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

With Cisco FSO Platform, metrics can be reported directly from the code. Unlike using any kind of auto-instrumentation feature, this is useful when a service owner knows what needs to be reported.

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Report from SafetyCulture provides insights into workplace safety

Manufacturer's Monthly

Today, SafetyCulture , a global technology company has released its third annual Feedback from the Field report, which gives insight into the views of more than 2,000 ‘frontline workers’ in Australia, the UK and USA. This year’s report, Feedback from the Field: Room for Improvement has revealed that three in five (65 per cent) workers observe operational issues monthly, yet less than half (48 per cent) see actions taken to address them.

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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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AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio wishes Canada’s AI legislation was further along by now

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO – Artificial intelligence icon Yoshua Bengio wishes Canadian legislation on the increasingly mighty technology he pioneered would be further along by now. Bengio, who is best known for his status as one of the godfathers of AI but also runs Quebec-based AI research institute Mila, expressed his disappointment with the pace of Bill C-27 in a Tuesday interview.

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ECI’s quoting webinar

Manufacturer's Monthly

Quoting plays a vital role in the success of manufacturers as it directly impacts profitability, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. Accurate and competitive quoting allows manufacturers to secure new business, negotiate favourable pricing, and deliver products within budget and on time. Learn how the right tools can streamline your quoting process, increase win rates, improve profitability, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

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UK-developed elevator drive ?will change the industry?

Drives & Controls

The Welsh drives-maker, Invertek has developed a product that, it believes, will redefine elevator motor controls.

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MPs agree new rules to ease EV charging

E&T

While it’s always cheapest to charge at home, prices can vary between public chargepoints. Those using rapid and ultra-rapid chargers are even at risk of paying more than their fossil fuel counterparts. The new regulations will force providers to open up their data to make it easier for drivers to find an available chargepoint. This should also help to improve apps, online maps and in-vehicle software for locating nearby chargepoints.

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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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What Is the 2023 “Customs & Practices of the Moldmaking Industry Guide”?

Mold Making Technology

Back in 2021, MMT sent a call for help to the mold manufacturing industry to update the guidelines and practices to standardize and streamline the mold procurement process. Namely, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) “Customs and Practices of the Mold Making Industry” document. Revisions were prepared by the Equipment Manufacturers & Moldmakers Council, led by Progressive Components ’ Glenn Starkey, MSI Mold Builders ’ Toby Bral and Accede Mold & Tool 

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Moticont releases two new linear voice coil motors

Automation Mag

Moticont adds two 12.7 mm (0.500 in.) diameter linear voice coil motors to its product portfolio – the LVCM-013-032-02M (Metric) and the LVCM-013-032-02 (Imperial). The company shares in a press statement that these brushless high-speed linear servo motors have a 25.4 mm 1.000 in. long stroke. They also have a high-force-to-size ratio of 0.70 N (2.5 oz.) and a peak force of 2.20 N (7.9 oz.) at 10 percent duty cycle.

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Hyundai is rapidly building its first US electric vehicle plant, with production on track for 2025

Canadian Manufacturing

ELLABELL, Ga. (AP) – The steel skeletons of buildings where Hyundai will stamp, weld, paint and assemble electric vehicles in Georgia span more than a half mile on a sprawling site dotted with so many cranes, bulldozers and construction workers that it almost looks like they’re building a small city. A year has passed since Hyundai Motor Group broke ground on the $7.6-billion vehicle and battery plant, the South Korean automaker’s first U.S. factory dedicated to producing EVs.

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Manufacturers seek integrated motion control solutions, MA poll indicates

Automation Mag

Motion control technologies play a crucial role in automating manufacturing facilities. They enable precise and efficient control of machinery and robotic systems. They ensure consistent and accurate movement of components, leading to higher product quality and reduced waste. Motion control systems can optimize production speed and cycle times, increasing overall output and productivity.

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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.