Design World

JUNE 20, 2023

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) will convene for the PTDA 2023 Industry Summit in Amelia Island, Fl. on October 19-21, 2023. This year’s program — themed “Discover” — will offer cross-channel networking, shared learning and collaborative experiences. “The Industry Summit is a great opportunity for our members to step away from routine of the… The post PTDA 2023 Industry Summit offers new discoveries appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

JUNE 20, 2023

The new direction announced last year by Siemens Digital Industries Software is already paying off for the company through record growth driven by growing adoption of its SaaS products and its integrated electromechanical and operations technologies.

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Design World

JUNE 20, 2023

By Mark Jones On those occasions when I’m asked, “How stupid do you think I am?” my standard smart-ass response is “What units would you like me to use?” There is, to the best of my knowledge, no recognized unit of stupidity. Lack of recognized units, whether for stupidity or other measures, can be a… The post Why units are important appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 20, 2023

I saw this news in one of my favorite news sources about funding and building new industrial plants in America due to the Investment Reduction Act. Axios is usually pretty good although it does slip into journalism 101 hype at times. At a time when news only wants to promote divisiveness and negativity, here is reason for us in our market to take heart.

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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?

Design World

JUNE 20, 2023

DigiKey, a global commerce distributor offering technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, has partnered with GroupGets to launch the “Get MADE” crowdfunding initiative, a collaboration that promotes and funds hardware creators. This program will allow startups to get hardware funded, produced, and sold on DigiKey’s website.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 20, 2023

I have heard executive tell a conference audience two consecutive weeks to take politics out of sustainability discussions. It is simply good business, as well as good for the environment. Here is a release from Emerson detailing its efforts. Report highlights achievements of greenhouse gas emissions goal, culture evolution and energy transition solutions Global technology and software company Emerson released its 2022 ESG Report , detailing the company’s environmental, social and governance (ES

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Plastics News

JUNE 20, 2023

Americans are finally awakening to the fact that, in a world of ever-expanding complexity and uncertainty, shorter supply chains actually cost less to maintain in the long run.

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Design World

JUNE 20, 2023

AMETEK Abaco Systems and SYSGO are now equipping an uncrewed air systems (UAS) developer with their joint certifiable mission computer hardware and software components. It comprises the hardware, consisting of Abaco’s SBC314C flight safety certifiable single board computer, and SYSGO’s real-time operating system and hypervisor PikeOS. The vertical takeoff and landing UAS is using “fly-by-wire”… The post AMETEK Abaco Systems and SYSGO Partnership appeared first on Design World.

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Plastics News

JUNE 20, 2023

Genas, France-based Clayens NP Group has acquired plastics manufacturing facilities in Providence, R.I., and Wallingford, Conn., from Paragon Medical Group. The sites join two other Clayens acquisitions made earlier this year.

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Design World

JUNE 20, 2023

AutomationDirect has added the next-generation CPU for the Productivity2000 PLC line. The P2-622 CPU has all the functionality of the original CPU including up to 50MB ladder memory, embedded OLED status display, remote I/O, multipurpose Ethernet 10/100Base-T (RJ45) ports, and a microSD card slot. In addition, this new CPU has a lower cost, dual software-configurable… The post New Productivity2000 PLC CPU and starter kit from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.

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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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The Fabricator

JUNE 20, 2023

With defect rates running as high as 25% in some industrial paint applications, Mazlite plans to use sensors and artificial intelligence to improve the consistency and quality of finishes for manufacturers.

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Plastics News

JUNE 20, 2023

HS Inc. was founded in 1969 as a tool and die maker, specializing in injection mold design and manufacturing. But now changes in the tooling market prompted HS to focus solely on automation solutions.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 20, 2023

How do three machinists handle a 5,000-part rush order over a weekend? Flexible automation, answers Innovative Fabrication. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based shop has fostered a close relationship with VersaBuilt Robotics , leveraging the automation OEM’s technology to improve revenue and maintain the shop’s reputation as a quick-turn manufacturer.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 20, 2023

I remember the good old days, when, if you wanted training, you had to enroll in an instructor-led class, take time away from work, maybe even get on an airplane, and sit in a classroom for days on… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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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.

Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 20, 2023

Five-axis CNC machines can produce intricate components and surface details in a single setup and enable the production of complex parts. These CNC machines produce complex components and surface details in a single setup and enable the production of complex parts. However, milling intricate 5-axis part geometries often necessitates small cutting tools that require high RPMs to achieve optimal speeds and feeds.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 20, 2023

Manufacturers’ Monthly sits down with Tim Case, interim CEO of Trioda Wilingi and Dr Jane Fitzpatrick, CEO of ANFF, to discuss how the medical device company harnesses the abundantly available native spinifex grass to develop innovative medical gels. The Australian outback is home to some of the world’s most unique and hardy plant life. Among them is spinifex grass, a tough and spiky plant that can survive in the harshest of conditions.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 20, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – June 20, 2023 – Frost & Sullivan recently researched the commercial heat pumps market and, based on its findings, recognizes Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe Ltd. (MHIAE) with the 2023 European Company of the Year Award. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace, and defense.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 20, 2023

Monash University startup ElectraLith is harnessing the power of cutting-edge electro-filtration membrane technology towards a new era of lithium extraction for the growing battery industry. The company is building an extraction system to filter Lithium from brine using a polymer-ceramic composite membrane, allowing the critical mineral to be extracted from salt lakes, mine tailings and other brine solutions using small amounts of solar-generated electricity and without added chemicals or water

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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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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 20, 2023

By Blueiot Bluetooth AoA/AoD positioning technology is a direction-finding feature added on the basis of Bluetooth in early 2019. Based on the latest BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) Bluetooth 5.

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E&T

JUNE 20, 2023

The audit was one of the actions proposed in the 2022 report ‘Engineering Ethics: maintaining society’s trust in the engineering profession’, which the Engineering Council and RAEng agreed to take forward with the support of the professional engineering institutions. The independent findings in the ‘Ethics in the Engineering Profession’ audit found that the UK engineering profession has a good foundation of ethical practice, that ethical behaviour compares favourably with the wider workforce, an

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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 20, 2023

Tartan mini skirts have become a symbol of both Scottish heritage and contemporary fashion trends. With their vibrant patterns and versatile designs, these skirts are sought after by fashion enthusiasts worldwide.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JUNE 20, 2023

Groundbreaking ceremony with elected officials, community and industry leaders kicks off construction on first transmission line of new southwest Ontario network (CNW Group/Hydro One Inc.) CHATHAM-KENT — On Jun. 19, Hydro One broke ground on its Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission Line, which once built, will provide clean electricity to support growth in the agri-food and manufacturing industries.

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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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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 20, 2023

The emergence of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, ranging from manufacturing and healthcare to transportation and customer service. As these technologies continue to advance, the role of User Experience (UX) has become increasingly critical in shaping their development and implementation.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 20, 2023

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on new advanced manufacturing solutions can sign up for CSIRO’s 10-week online Innovate to Grow program, to support their idea by building their R&D knowledge. Upon completion of the program, eligible participants may have the opportunity to access facilitation support, through CSIRO, to connect to research expertise nationally, along with dollar-matched R&D funding.

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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 20, 2023

On average, 4.5 accidents per driver per year occur in the fleet industry. Any of which could be fatal, taking their lives. Reasons? There are many, but they can be generally classified as driver-side problems or system-side.

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Control.com

JUNE 20, 2023

Banner Engineering has added the new S4B light curtain lineup to improve light curtain functionality for customers with tricolor LED alignment and preventative maintenance capabilities to reduce downtime.

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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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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 20, 2023

Discover how automation transforms bathroom refinishing services, bringing efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness. Learn how innovative tech is streamlining tasks, improving service quality, and raising industry standards. Alright, friends, gather around because we’re about to dive deeply into a topic that’s lighting up the world of bathroom refinishing.

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E&T

JUNE 20, 2023

According to researchers from Hasselt University in Belgium, the effect of pollution on patients’ time in hospital was equivalent to being a decade older. Conversely, the effect of reducing exposure to pollution was 40 to 80 per cent as effective in reducing patients’ time in hospital as some of the best available treatments. In a second study, the researchers used data on all 3.7 million Danish people aged 30 or older to establish the impact of air pollution on Covid-19.

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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 20, 2023

Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden, is not only known for its stunning architecture, scenic beauty, and rich cultural heritage but also for its vibrant conference scene. The city plays host to a diverse range of conferences that attract professionals, experts, and enthusiasts from various industries and disciplines.

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E&T

JUNE 20, 2023

Nearly one in four UK workers (23 per cent) expect to change jobs within the next twelve months - up from 18 per cent in 2022 - according to PwC's 'Workforce Hopes and Fears' survey, indicating that the post-pandemic 'Great Resignation' wave is far from over. The survey of over 53,000 workers across 46 countries, including over 2,000 respondents in the UK, also finds that as economic conditions remain challenging, UK employees are increasingly struggling with the cost of living crisis.

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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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