Automation World
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
By understanding the function of these algorithms, process engineers can bridge the gap between local domain experts and analytics teams to produce effective soft sensors for their applications.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The Global Packaging Team at Beckhoff is expanding how it supports its numerous multinational CPG and machine builder OEM customers. Beckhoff USA’s industry management experts – packaging industry manager Mark Ruberg and packaging industry business development manager Rick Forsgren – are now officially part of the Global Packaging Team led by Frank Würthner, Global Business… The post Beckhoff USA Packaging pros join global team appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
I told the Honeywell public relations person that the company was certainly keeping them busy. Before I could consider one release, here came another. Some of these news items are extensions from things I covered from the Honeywell User Group meeting in June. This is a company I heard little from for a few years that has suddenly shown great signs of life. • Honeywell testing and battery manufacturing Quantum Encrypted Meters Safety Watch and Real-time Location Systems MXP Digitalization System
Design World
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
With Beckhoff Vision, engineers can see what’s possible when machine vision hardware and automation software are perfectly matched. This comprehensive line of EtherCAT-enabled industrial cameras, lighting, and lensing components are paired with proven TwinCAT Vision software to round out a complete product portfolio. The new Beckhoff Vision hardware includes area scan cameras, C-mount lenses, multicolor… The post Beckhoff Vision brings automation technology and machine vision into singular
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The annual jobs map from the Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) shows that the sector employs 77,413 people across the UK, a 20 per cent year-on-year increase. However, the NIA warns that the UK must train tens of thousands of additional workers to deliver the government’s 24GW nuclear target by 2050. The first project on course to be completed is the oft-delayed and over-budget Hinkley Point C.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Proportion-Air, the universal leader in proportional electro-pneumatic pressure and flow control, recently unveiled a new website at proportionair.com. The new site merges all three of the company’s brands — Proportion-Air, Burling Valve, and Protect-Air USA, into one convenient location online. On-demand educational materials, updated drawings and animations for applications covering more than 20 industries, and… The post Proportion-Air launches updated website appeared first on Design Wo
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
EPLAN and Dassault Systèmes have entered a technology partnership as part of the EPLAN Partner Network, whereby both parties will be working on expanding the interface between EPLAN and the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The announcement was made official on the first day of the Hannover Messe. The goal is the seamless integration of electrical… The post EPLAN enters technology partnership with Dassault Systèmes appeared first on Design World.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Melonee Wise recently joined Agility Robotics as CTO, and joins us for an update on her thoughts about the role that humanoids will play in automation. The post Agility Robotics’ Melonee Wise on how humanoids can fill automation gaps appeared first on Robotics Business Review.
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The shutdown at Port Arthur, Texas, could impact markets for plastics feedstocks ethylene, propylene and butadiene, all of which are made at the site.
Control Engineering
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
System integration insights Systems integrators bridge the manufacturing skills gap, offering expertise in technology and automation, enabling significant productivity gains. The role of systems integrators has evolved to encompass diverse talents, project management, and a broad range of functions in plant-floor data analysis. According to a 2021 assessment from Deloitte, the manufacturing industries are hobbled by a skills gap could leave as many as 2.1 million manufacturing jobs unfilled by 2
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Canadian Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Class of 2023 (CNW Group/EY (Ernst & Young)) TORONTO — EY announces 23 women founders selected for the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women North America Class of 2023, including six Canadian entrepreneurs. This year’s winning women will be officially recognized at EY’s Strategic Growth Forum® on November 9.
Mold Making Technology
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Triangle Tool is located on the north side of Milwaukee. Photo Credit, all images: Triangle Tool LLC Provide a general biography of Triangle Tool. David Olson, president, Triangle Tool: Triangle Tool has provided solutions for the plastic injection molding industry since 1963. We are proud to be celebrating our 60 th year in business and even more proud of the partnerships we have developed over that time.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The UK is investing £88m in research and development projects in the connectivity and telecoms sector to ensure the country is not “ overly reliant on any one form of technology”, the government has announced. The funding will be awarded to 19 projects through the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) competition. The initiatives were designed to develop and demonstrate Open Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions that could improve the connectivity in places with some of the biggest demand on mobile ser
Control.com
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
When beginning a new career, an obvious question is how to take positive steps, from your first day inside the plant all the way to becoming an experienced senior operator.
Speaker: Kristin Hess - Senior Product Marketing Manager, Drift; Will Lyon - Head of Vertical Marketing, 6sense
The past three years have forced nearly every industry to rethink their prospect and customer engagement strategy. But while we’ve all been thrust into digital transformation, we haven’t all made the transition efficiently. Now that we know digital selling is the new norm, how can we ensure our website is doing as much of the leg work as possible for us - even in the midst of economic challenges?
Modern Machine Shop
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Collets put the grip in toolholding, so it’s important to assemble and maintain them properly. ER collets have features that eliminate a main source of collet damage, but like any piece of equipment, they’re still susceptible to damage when not used properly. Photos provided by REGO-FIX. Collets, like any other piece of equipment, are not immune to wear and tear or damage.
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Consumption of thin-plastic carrier bags is well below the EU target, so the Swedish government has decided to abolish the tax starting next year.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), you are responsible for helping to ensure that customer environments function smoothly, with both visible and behind-the-scenes elements operating seamlessly.
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
IPL Plastics plc is closing its Encore Plastics thermoforming plant in Cambridge, Ohio, in a move that will eliminate 89 jobs.
Speaker: Gary Mintchell, Founder of The Manufacturing Connection
In a world where new technology keeps popping up out of nowhere, it's easy to think that this new tech can solve any and all your manufacturing challenges. This is a dangerous assumption because thoughtless reliance on technology can become a liability. Yes, tech does makes work easier and faster, but we've learned in recent decades that projects can still fail if the new technology being used doesn't bring manufacturing, business, and go-to-market strategies together.
Control.com
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Panasonic Holdings Company helps to reduce programming time for collaborative robots by using a new variable impedance control method.
Seeburger
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
ISO 20022 is the open global standard for financial information to enable consistent, rich, structured data for payments. Quality data brings a wide range of benefits to both banks and corporates, ranging from increased efficiency and elevated customer experience to cost savings – plus improved fraud and theft control.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The Commission’s latest report said the world will likely exceed the target to keep temperature rises within 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. “It depends on what we do,” said Pascal Lamy, the former chief of the World Trade Organization (WTO), who currently leads the Commission. To prevent it, the authors have called on governments to act now by phasing out fossil fuels, preparing for extreme weather events and fostering carbon capture and storage projects.
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Test results from Michelin and Knauf Industries in France reportedly show properties and performance are identical to virgin fossil-sourced styrene.
Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR
From limited visibility and a lack of real-time data to a lack of agility and responsiveness to changing market conditions, there's no shortage of difficulties that today's supply chain professionals can encounter. What can be done to not only address these challenges, but overcome them? Supply chains need tools that elevate decision-making and boost ROI as well as respond effectively to demand fluctuations, customer preferences, and competition.
Manufacturing Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The winners of the first ever Engineering and Manufacturing Awards (EMAs) have been announced at a special event in London.
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Market watchers said that higher exports from North America tightened domestic supplies of the material and allowed the August hike to take hold, even though polyethylene demand in the region hasn't been strong this year.
Manufacturing Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
ERIKS has welcomed the first apprentices to its newly designed apprenticeship programme. The new programme demonstrates its commitment to fostering a new generation of engineers and bridging the engineering skills gap.
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
When Ford Motor Co.'s 2024 F-150 pickup goes on sale, it will have 90 percent fewer combinations of options available for customers, reducing both complexity in manufacturing and reducing about 2,400 parts from the current model.
Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain
The last three years have been a rollercoaster ride for most supply chains, filled with volatile unpredictability and frequent disruptions. We know technology improvements can improve supply chain operations and add significant value for companies even in turbulent times. However, to pull this off, companies must first establish crucial supporting people processes - in particular, planning processes.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
This act would prohibit the manufacture, sale, and operation of robotic devices or drones that are mounted with a weapon. The post Massachusetts legislature to consider bill banning armed robots appeared first on Robotics Business Review.
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
This marks the second time this year that Nova Chemicals' Moore Township, Ontario, site has operated under supply limits because of an ethylene supply issue.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
With over 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok has become a global social media sensation. While many users are on TikTok strictly for entertainment, others have recognized its immense potential for business, marketing and monetization.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The EU has launched a probe into the state subsidies that could have allowed China to flood the European market with cheap EVs. The investigation was announced by the commission president Ursula von der Leyen during her State of the Union address to parliament on Wednesday 13 September. “Global markets are now flooded with cheaper electric cars,” von der Leyen said.
MEM
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Who can solve the UK metals industry energy dilemma? We can… and here’s how : UrbanChain ’s Dr Mo Hajhashem explains why the company he co-founded is perfectly placed to change a highly energy intensive industry once and for all It’s a bold statement but I’m going to say it because it’s true. We can solve the energy dilemma that has for too long been a severe headache for the UK metals industry.
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