Design World
JUNE 15, 2023
AC motors are commonly paired with variable frequency drives (VFDs), which control motor speed by regulating the frequency of the supplied voltage. Depending on the application and level of. Motion Control Tips The post What is V/Hz control mode for AC drives? appeared first on Design World.
NIST Manufacturing
JUNE 15, 2023
CHIPS for America is a suite of federal programs to strengthen and revitalize the U.S. position in semiconductor manufacturing and research and development.
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Design World
JUNE 15, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announces the launch of FR-E810W, an expansion of the FR-E800 series inverter lineup providing 120V service solutions. FR-E810W offers the improved safety, energy savings, and operation reliability of FR-E800 inverters to an additional voltage class. Traditionally, customers using Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s 240V inverters, with 120V service, were required to purchase an… The post Mitsubishi launches FR-E800 series inverter for facilities with only
Plastics News
JUNE 15, 2023
Fresh from its first participation in the plastics treaty talks, the Association of Plastic Recyclers sees the agreement as a major chance to improve lagging recycling in the United States.
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Design World
JUNE 15, 2023
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS continuously looks for opportunities to gain manufacturing efficiencies and implement practices that have less impact on the environment. In 2012, Fertigungstechnik NORD, a member of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group located in Gadebusch, Germany, developed a concept for heat recovery from machine tools in their production areas. To this day, the recovered energy has… The post NORD develops intelligent heat recovery on machine tools to avoid fossil fuel use appeared first on De
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Design World
JUNE 15, 2023
The HEIDENHAIN KCI 120 Dplus dual encoder is a single device that provides position feedback from both the motor shaft and gearbox output shaft of a robot joint. Using robust inductive scanning technology, the encoder’s scanning head reads two separate circular scales for dual feedback. The KCI 120 Dplus can counteract design-induced inaccuracy on highly… The post The HEIDENHAIN KCI 120 Dplus inductive dual encoder featured at automatica 2023 appeared first on Design World.
The Fabricator
JUNE 15, 2023
Greg Siepert says three pieces of advice have proved beneficial to him in his welding career. The first piece of advice he discusses is the value of joining a professional organization.
Design World
JUNE 15, 2023
A new device provides an ergonomic and secure way for designers to harness the networking and operator interface capabilities of modern tablets when used with industrial equipment requiring safety provisions. By Luiz Shida, IDEC Corporation Dedicated human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and PCs, whether installed in a panel or a control room, have played an important role… The post Incorporating consumer tablet tech into industrial-grade equipment appeared first on Design World.
E&T
JUNE 15, 2023
Researchers from Trinity College, Dublin, looked for patterns in data from 133 systemic economic crises that affected 98 countries over a 40-year span. Their analysis suggests that countries relying on a broader range of energy sources experience longer recovery times. However, the best predictor of economic recovery was the extent to which a country relied on renewable energy.
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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.
Fabricating & Metal Work
JUNE 15, 2023
SAFETY Large amounts of machine downtime occur when maintenance may not be necessary if machines are underused; or if they are overused, there may not be enough maintenance conducted. Predictive maintenance programs help achieve a balance. Drive Fleet Efficiency with Wireless Telemetry Solution Hyster Tracker lowers your overall material handling costs.
E&T
JUNE 15, 2023
The shortlist for the IET's A.F. Harvey Engineering Research Prize has been revealed. The prize is awarded annually in recognition of an outstanding achievement in engineering research in the fields of medical, microwave and radar or laser/optoelectronic engineering, with the prize fund awarded to support further research led by the recipient. “We’re incredibly proud, through the generous legacy from the late Dr A.F.
Modern Machine Shop
JUNE 15, 2023
Photo Credit: Way of the Mill LLC Reader Question: Our shop has taken on some new work with small parts in hard metals. To give you an idea on size, our largest roughing tool is a 2.5-mm end mill. Tool life has been the number one issue in this new venture. Can you advise on how to approach this problem? Miller’s Answer: Whenever you are struggling with tool life, there are two important things to diagnose: 1) When is the tool failing?
E&T
JUNE 15, 2023
The presence of high concentrations of phosphorus in Enceladus could point towards the moon's potential to harbour life, according to the scientists. The discovery was based on data collected by Nasa's Cassini spacecraft, the first to orbit Saturn, during its 13-year landmark exploration of Saturn and its many moons from 2004 to 2017. The same team that worked on Cassini has previously confirmed that Enceladus' ice grains contain a rich assortment of minerals.
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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
Plastics Today
JUNE 15, 2023
Processors took advantage of back-to-back monthly polypropylene price decreases. Prices are expected to fall further in June.
Fabricating & Metal Work
JUNE 15, 2023
WORKFORCE MATTERS Engineering discussing about robot arms technology, intelligence, and innovation while looking at digital tablet on the factory floor. Over the last decade, manufacturing has been on the losing end when it comes to finding and retaining employees, and it is projected that by 2025 the industry will have 2-to-3.5 million unoccupied manufacturing positions.
E&T
JUNE 15, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) has had a game-changing impact on industries far and wide, but we’re still only scratching the surface of what’s truly possible. Nowhere is that statement more relevant than in the field of digital engineering, where leaders are now facing tough decisions on where to focus their resources to best navigate the evolving AI landscape.
Plastics News
JUNE 15, 2023
A small study indicates that plastic cutting boards can shed microplastics when used; Ikea invests in a company making adhesives from waste plastics.
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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
E&T
JUNE 15, 2023
According to National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO), the margin of excess energy on the grid will be better this coming winter than the last one. As well as the new generators that have come online since then, the margins have been increased due to improved data quality, the availability of generation units that were partially or fully unavailable last winter and the return to the capacity market of one of the coal contingency units used last winter, which will now operate in the normal
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
JUNE 15, 2023
SAN ANTONIO, TX. – June 15, 2023 – Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the identity and access management industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Uniken with the 2023 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award. Uniken designed a robust user authentication and security platform that enables banks and other institutions to design secure applications and protect users from security breaches at each stage of their customer journey.
E&T
JUNE 15, 2023
Some books are best read slowly – not perused or skipped through – with every page savoured, like a sip of a good vintage wine. In our age of supersonic speeds and unending rush, there is a growing tendency for slowness. You may have heard of the Slow Food movement, founded in 1986 by Carlo Petrini from the Italian town of Bra, home of the world’s only University of Gastronomic Sciences.
Control.com
JUNE 15, 2023
Industrial robots are becoming safer and more economical by utilizing safety signals over Ethernet networks via CIP safety technology.
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Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.
E&T
JUNE 15, 2023
It’s a stormy scene out there. The cyclonic storm that formed in the Arabian Sea is now approximately 170km from Jakhau Port in Gujarat and 201km west of Devbhumi Dwarka in Gujarat, at time of writing. The storm is expected to cross the coast as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS), with a maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135kmph, gusting to 150kmph.
Control.com
JUNE 15, 2023
SICK has released a new time-of-flight (TOF) safety vision sensor and a new contactless linear encoder to the product catalog, intended to impact new automation systems in mobile and linear motion designs.
E&T
JUNE 15, 2023
Some 325 aviation decision-makers from companies across the world were interviewed for the survey. Just 46 per cent said they believed the industry will meet its net-zero goal by 2050, while 32 per cent said it will not, with 22 per cent unsure. On average, respondents believe the target will be met by 2055 and identify rising costs, budgetary pressure, supply issues and energy resources as the biggest hurdles.
CMTC Manufacturing Tech
JUNE 15, 2023
Modern supply chains are somewhat like Rube Goldberg machines — incredibly, often unnecessarily complicated, interconnected systems where a single disruption can trigger a chain reaction, impacting the entire operation. The globalization of supply chains has added even more gears and levers to the machine, increasing disruption potential and the challenge of managing it all.
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Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.
E&T
JUNE 15, 2023
EU regulators could force Google to sell part of its digital advertising (adtech) business, in order to address the bloc's competition concerns. The European Comission has published a preliminary conclusion of their investigation into the company's dominance of the adtech sector, The document stated that the search giant had abused its dominant position in the sector by shutting out competitors since at least 2014.
AU Manufacturing
JUNE 15, 2023
UNSW Sydney Professor Andrew Dempster, director of the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research (ACSER) , said he believes many people are unaware of how simple it is to send something into space, citing the use of cubesats, which are lunchbox-sized satellites that can undertake space-based experiments. According to him, “The real benefit of cubesats is their plug-and-play nature” because it is simple to purchase all the necessary spacecraft equipment for anyone who wants to launch a cub
E&T
JUNE 15, 2023
VonMercier’s Arosa hovercraft is powered by a trio of electric engines with the capacity to glide 15-20cm above the ground, making it possible for the vehicle to move across gravel, grass, snow, sand and water. Its body and hull are moulded from carbon fibre and it has a three-seater open-air cockpit, with an optional teak deck and a ladder for use on water.
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