Design World

AUGUST 14, 2023

Rooftop heat cables guard against the perilous effects of ice and snow accumulation. These strategically installed heat cables become hot when an electric current runs through them, and the radiated heat melts snow and ice to allow proper drainage. However, protecting roofs in this way incurs monetary and energy costs. Powder Watts has developed a… The post Smart engineering spares the grid and melts winter woes appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

AUGUST 14, 2023

Manufacturing execution systems have long been recognized as middleware between plant floor control systems and enterprise systems. But they also serve as a middleman for data translation and structuring plant floor data for use by MES applications.

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Design World

AUGUST 14, 2023

Rollon has introduced its TLS Series of telescoping linear actuators. The new series is designed to maximize productivity for applications where space is limited — especially for applications with minimal vertical clearance, such as between the machine and ceiling, or horizontally between machines. TLS telescoping actuators integrate seamlessly into multi-axis systems and are available in […] The post Telescoping linear actuators for space-constrained applications appeared first on Design

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 14, 2023

I am a student of corporate strategy and messaging. The major automation companies intrigued me when they all switched from messaging their mission as automation to software. Now Rockwell Automation is messaging itself as the digital transformation company. I don’t know what that all means, but I’m intrigued. Further, Rockwell Automation’s strategy during the past five-six years has emphasized acquisition and partnership over internal development.

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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

AUGUST 14, 2023

Introduction For decades, pneumatic and hydraulic actuators have been go-to technologies in the industrial automation space, but they have as many drawbacks as advantages, particularly pneumatic actuators. Meanwhile, electric cylinders have made great strides, to the point where OEMs and system integrators are increasingly choosing them whenever possible.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 14, 2023

This September, FABTECH returns to Chicago as North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event of the year. Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 metal manufacturing tradeshow at McCormick Place.

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MEM

AUGUST 14, 2023

Consort Precision Diamond Company (CPD), headquartered in North Wales, has not only established itself as a prominent player in the manufacturing sector but has also achieved remarkable success and recognition for its unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. Since its inception in 1984, CPD has consistently set itself apart through its specialized focus on producing Rotary Diamond Dressers, integral components that play a vital role in precision grinding operations across a spectrum o

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 14, 2023

Did you know that the paper and board industry produce around 400 million tonnes of paper and board every year globally? As a result of this, the manufacturing process for paper and board products can be highly demanding on machinery, emphasising the importance of reliable and efficient power transmission systems. This is where Fenner belts come in – offering an effective solution for standard drives.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 14, 2023

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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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 14, 2023

With Australia’s logistics property market currently the tightest in the world, Australia’s leading supply chain and logistics consultancy, Prological, has partnered with JLL and Pedavoli Architects on a new white paper that examines the current issues in the industrial property market. The white paper serves as an informed guide to warehouse selection, with expert insights included from global real estate firm JLL, and architectural practice Pedavoli Architects to help organisations with needs

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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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Automation Mag

AUGUST 14, 2023

Novarc Technologies, an advanced robotics solutions provider, has successfully completed a Series A fundraising round with Caterpillar Venture Capital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar. “We are thrilled to welcome Caterpillar as an investor in Novarc. Their extensive industry expertise and global presence align perfectly with our goals. This investment will fuel the development of Novarc’s AI robotic welding solutions, enabling us to revolutionize the future of welding in manufacturing a

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 14, 2023

Nivelar una parte cortada con láser puede no parecerles una necesidad a los fabricantes. Sin embargo, para los procesos corriente abajo, esa parte nivelada significa un mejor ajuste en el ensamble final, y eso es sólo el principio.

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E&T

AUGUST 14, 2023

The infrastructure, which was found at the Chinese walled site of Pingliangtai, was created during the Longshan period about 4,000 years ago. “The discovery of this ceramic water pipe network is remarkable because the people of Pingliangtai were able to build and maintain this advanced water management system with stone-age tools and without the organisation of a central power structure,” said Dr Yijie Zhuang of University College London (UCL), corresponding author on the paper.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 14, 2023

The process of making paper as we know it today evolved over time, with ancient civilisations such as the Egyptians, Chinese, and Greeks developing various methods for paper production1. These methods have been vastly improved as our technology has grown and this state of the art technology needs support. With the type of heavy machinery, now used, to mix, screen, clean and move pulp in produce paper production lines, a common issue faced in this industry is the breakdown of hydraulic conveyor s

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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.

Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 14, 2023

Students in the Automotive Service Technician program receive instruction from program chair Dean Cadieux. Photo Credit: Vancouver Island University NANAIMO — Newcomers to Canada who want to pursue a career in the trades will get some extra help starting this September, thanks to a new program at Vancouver Island University (VIU). Called Trades Pathways for Newcomers, the cohort-based bridging program supports newcomers looking for a career in the trades by ensuring they have the skills, k

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 14, 2023

Robotics systems provider Novarc Technologies Inc. has completed a Series A fundraising round with Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc.

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E&T

AUGUST 14, 2023

Construction teams will begin upgrading a water recycling centre just outside North Petherton this month, which will see updated equipment treating excess water flowing through the system. The work, undertaken by Wessex Water, will allow more than 800,000 litres of sewer water to be housed in an underground tank. The increased storage will operate automatically to help reduce the number of storm overflows.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 14, 2023

Investing in a standby generator can help protect operations from severe losses in the event of a power outage. CAPS Australia explains. What would be the cost of losing production, plant, fridges, computers, lights and more for an hour, two hours or beyond? With extreme weather events becoming more common and unscheduled grid failures a costly threat to business, many are looking to protect their critical processes and assets by investing in a backup power generator.

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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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E&T

AUGUST 14, 2023

A team from Texas A&M University have been utilising waste products left over from farming black soldier flies. The larvae of these flies contain many proteins and other nutritious compounds, so the immature insects are increasingly being raised for animal feed and to consume waste. However, the adults have a short life span after their breeding days are over and are quickly discarded.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 14, 2023

Nylon is an ideal material for higher temperature applications. However, bonding nylon requires an adhesive that can take the heat of your applications, and does not require flame treatment surface prep. 3M Scotch-Weld Nylon Bonder Structural Adhesive DP8910NS is a high temperature bonding solution that requires minimal surface prep prior to bonding: Structurally bonds to nylon (polyamides) without plasma or flame treatment surface preparation – helps reduce costs and production time.

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E&T

AUGUST 14, 2023

The US government has announced it will invest $1.2bn (£945m) in two direct air capture (DAC) projects to pull carbon dioxide from the air. The two facilities will be located in Texas and Louisiana, and each aims to eliminate 1 million tons of carbon dioxide per year – the equivalent in total to the annual emissions of 445,000 gas-powered cars. The Texas facility will be built by oil company Occidental Petroleum, while the Louisiana hub is being driven by applied science group Battelle in coope

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Plastics News

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency may soon launch a risk evaluation of vinyl chloride, a process that could take several years, after environmental groups pointed to the February rail car derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as a reason for urgent action. Also, Plastics News is showing another price decrease for recycled resin.

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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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E&T

AUGUST 14, 2023

Due to unsustainable fishing and aquaculture practices, there is a rising demand for mock seafood options that are better for the environment. Some firms, such as Singapore’s Shiok Meats, want to launch shrimp meat based on cells grown in a lab. But a team from the National University of Singapore is taking a different approach by creating an entirely plant-based alternative.

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MEM

AUGUST 14, 2023

Support from automation specialist FANUC UK has helped a growing recycling tech company revolutionise the waste management sector with its AI-powered approach to sorting recyclable materials. London-based Recycleye uses proprietary AI vision technology in conjunction with FANUC 6-axis LR Mate robots to automate the detection and sorting of dry mixed recyclables, traditionally a largely manual process.

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E&T

AUGUST 14, 2023

The initiative offers guidance on how to cut costs and reduce carbon emissions for the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The platform provides a complimentary carbon calculator and lists ways to reduce a company’s environmental impact, including procuring items from eco-friendly suppliers, cutting freight emissions and implementing cost-efficient strategies for installing solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

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Control.com

AUGUST 14, 2023

From forest to felling, logging road to mill, finished lumber’s adventure on its way to market is filled with control and automation. Learn about the process from start to finish and how lumber mills ensure the world has access to high-quality lumber thanks to control technology.

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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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E&T

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Space South Central project will focus on monitoring air pollution and atmospheric weather forecasting in Singapore. The initiative will be led by the University of Surrey, which will work with Singaporean researchers to develop instrumentation that can obtain data from very low Earth orbit and broaden understanding of the challenges and impact presented by climate change.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 14, 2023

With a growing focus in corporate and business circles on waste management, the circular economy and sustainable resource consumption, Waste Expo Australia 2023 comes at an opportune time for leaders to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities for the sector. Free registrations for the event have opened. With a core theme of “Advancing Towards Sustainable Resource Recovery”, Waste Expo Australia features a multi-stream conference and exhibition that will showcase the best and brightest of th

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Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ontario spent about $766 million more than planned in the first quarter of this fiscal year, but the province’s bottom line is the same since nearly all of that new spending came from contingency funds. In the financial update released on Aug. 14 by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, the deficit projection for 2023-24 remains at the $1.3 billion set out in the spring budget.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 14, 2023

For small to mid-sized companies, bringing laser systems in-house can be a game changer. Learn how Vytek created laser-based equipment that can do it all.

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Manufacturing 98

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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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