Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Cybersecurity initiatives resemble the Whack-a-Mole game. As long as everything is connected, especially to outside environments, securing digital assets will be impossible. Certainly companies formed to combat these threats are trying. Take this news from Tenable. It has added new risk prioritization and compliance features for Tenable Nessus. Nessus supports new and updated vulnerability scoring systems – Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) and Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) v

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Smalley, a manufacturer and servicer of high-quality retaining rings and wave springs, announces the launch of its online store. Customers will now enjoy a seamless and convenient shopping experience where they can purchase standard parts from the Smalley catalog. After creating an account, approved users gain access to: • Convenient 24/7 online ordering • Over… The post Smalley launches highly anticipated online store for wave springs and retaining rings appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

My last post detailed vulnerability problems resulting from connected assets (the basis of my renaming the blog Manufacturing Connection in 2013). This post contains news that show the impossibility of managing a modern manufacturing enterprise without connected assets. MaintainX announced yesterday the beta launch of Asset Connect , a new cloud-based platform designed to streamline communication and enhance collaboration between machine builders or Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and th

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Join the celebration at Booth 338136 in the South Building to experience our latest automation innovations and advanced machining through interactive demonstrations. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is celebrating 50 Years of “The Difference in Your Machining” at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) from September 9-14 in Chicago.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Dave Coleman CEO of PickNik Robotics is set to discuss thoughts on why robotics companies fail. | Credit: RoboBusiness Building robots is hard; building a robotics company may be even harder. Dave Coleman, co-founder of PickNik Robotics, will share his experiences and observations of what works and what doesn’t when starting a robotics business at RoboBusiness 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Robotics companies raised approximately $1.3 billion in July 2024. That figure is a result of 47 investments for producers of robots and robotics enabling technologies. July’s total is slightly more than the 12-month trailing investments average of $1.2 billion. Investments for the first seven months of 2024 equals approximately $9.7 billion. The $9.7 billion figure compares favorably to the January to July 2023 total funding amount of $8 billion.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Stratasys announces the availability of the Origin Two DLP printer in tandem with its post-processing system, the Origin Cure. This solution addresses the growing demand among manufacturers for injection-molding quality for short production runs, delivering a level of accuracy, repeatability, and surface finish previously unattainable with additive manufacturing.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Cisco Secure Network Analytics provides pervasive network visibility and security analytics for advanced protection across the extended network and cloud. The purpose of this blog is to review two methods of using threat intelligence in Secure Network Analytics.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Image: as-artmedia/stock.adobe.com The Federal and NSW Governments have announced joint funding of $53.95 million to establish the TAFE NSW Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence – Western Sydney. The centre, located at TAFE NSW’s Wetherill Park Campus, will deliver advanced education and training in manufacturing across the engineering, transport and renewable energy sectors.

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Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

DeWys Metal Solutions, Marne, Mich., moved its stainless steel and aluminum fabricating work to a new facility to grow that business.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Technology modernizations, reliable broadband access, and upskilling are transforming the way Claflin University delivers a high-quality education and how students and the community can now connect in ways they've never connected before.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Image: Summit Art Creations/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government is making AI in Australia safer with the announcement of the Proposals Paper for Introducing Mandatory Guardrails for AI in High-Risk Settings and the Voluntary AI Safety Standard. Last year the government consulted with public and industry about AI, and Australians told us they wanted to see stronger regulation so they can confidently seize the opportunities that AI presents.

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Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The new 5,000-sq.-ft. Beckhoff office in Alpharetta, Ga. | Source: Beckhoff USA Beckhoff Automation LLC last week opened a new regional office in the greater Atlanta area. The facility spans more than 5,000 sq. ft. (464.5 sq. m), and the company said it will boost its sales, support, and training capabilities. Beckhoff also plans to use the facility for customer meetings, seminars, and other events.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Image: THINK b/stock.adobe.com The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is urging the government to act on manufacturing funding commitments to the grow and foster competitiveness within the automotive manufacturing industry. “Our manufacturing industry needs clear action now to ensure we can continue to innovate and compete on the global stage,” said CEO of the AAAA, Stuart Charity.

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21st Century Tech

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A technology developed at Stanford University could replace the industrial processes used by the cement, steel, and aluminum industries to produce their products. They have called the invention a metamaterial electrified thermochemical reactor. It uses high-frequency magnetic induction to generate the high temperatures these industries require to make cement, smelt iron to make steel, and bauxite to make aluminum.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The UK government announces the launch of Shadow Great British Railways as the Public Ownership Bill progresses through parliament.

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The rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. In the event of a defect, recall, or customer complaint, manufacturers must quickly identify and trace the affected parts and components, including their maintenance, installation, and purchase history – back to the purchase order.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Image: reewungjunerr/stock.adobe.com A PhD student from India is conducting groundbreaking research with Monash University’s Department of Civil Engineering after being selected as recipient of the esteemed Australian Government funded Maitri Scholars Program. Rohith Prakash will focus on the safe transport and storage of liquid hydrogen, with particular attention on the sloshing effects in tanks and the impacts on boil-off rates.

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Carol Stream, Ill.-based Prince Industries, a precision machining and sheet metal fabrication company and HC Private Investments portfolio company, has acquired Keystone PrecisionandEngineering.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Image: CSIRO CSIRO ’s 35-year partnership with Boeing has supported Australian research, development and innovation in the aviation industry and beyond. The pair’s achievements include technologies like sustainable aviation fuel, aeroplane paint and space logistics. Image: CSIRO Dr Ranya Simons is one of about 120 Australian scientists engaged on advanced aerospace technologies as part of the partnership.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

ELM Mobility joint venture by Prodrive and Astheimer Design aims for 10,000 one-person quadricycles by 2030 Two British automotive companies have teamed up to build thousands of electric delivery vehicles in the UK – the latest in a line of businesses attempting the risky push into vehicle manufacturing after several prominent failures. The motorsport manufacturer Prodrive and Astheimer Design have said they plan to build 10,000 of their one-person delivery vehicles by 2030, with production plan

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Plastics Today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Japanese resin supplier will highlight polymers that support sustainability, comfort and performance in automobiles at the plastics-focused trade show in southern Germany.

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Canadian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Nunacor and Quadra’s Mining Team Discuss the Road to Partnership (CNW Group/Quadra) HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY — Nunacor Development Corporation and Quadra Group Ltd. announce a strategic partnership that will expand Quadra’s products and services in Labrador, while trying to bring supply capacity, revenue, and opportunities to Nunacor and communities in NunatuKavut.

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Manufacturing Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Small to medium-sized manufacturers in Warwickshire are being urged to take advantage of a dedicated £500,000 business support initiative that will help them boost sales, create jobs and improve productivity.

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Canadian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

LONDON — Aduro Clean Technologies files a new patent covering a new technology for transforming renewable oils and certain waste plastics into higher-value platform chemicals. Ofer Vicus, CEO of Aduro, said, “The new patent application highlights our dedication to developing and commercializing sustainable technologies aimed to address growing global concerns for the environment and circularity.” This new patent application filing introduces a method for producing alkyl aromatic comp

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Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar

Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.

Manufacturing Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A broad range of radar transmitter systems for upgrading existing sites or building new ones from UHF to W-band, driving a range of vacuum electron devices (VEDs) including magnetrons, klystrons, TWTs, and gyrotrons have been introduced by Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI) of Bedford, MA, USA.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

UKAEA provides a complete snapshot of the UK’s first-of-a-kind fusion powerplant prototype via 15 peer-reviewed papers within a publication produced by The Royal Society.

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Motion Control Tips

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Kinematics has announced the appointment of Kyle Zech as the new chief operating officer (COO) as of August 2024. “I am honored to step into the role of COO at such a pivotal time for Kinematics,” said Kyle Zech. “I look forward to working closely with our incredible team to drive our strategic initiatives, enhance […] The post Kinematics appoints Kyle Zech as new chief operating officer appeared first on Motion Control Tips.

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