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Safety Considerations for Live Measurements

Automation World

Maintenance of production equipment often requires taking live voltage and current measurements. That’s why it’s critical to be aware of the core safety practices designed to keep you safe.

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Position-sensing switch for enhanced automotive safety

Design World

Melexis has introduced the MLX92442 Induxis switch, which offers a contactless and magnet-free monolithic design to directly detect conductive targets, facilitating small module designs with reduced component count for various applications such as high voltage interlocks, charging flaps, seatbelts, hood/trunk, gear tooth sensing, or brake-by-wire systems.

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Join Me At This Manufacturing Software Conference

Gary Mintchell

I have begun working with a software company called Quickbase. Several companies have introduced me to low-code applications. Quickbase takes it to another level. Built in, not added on due to acquisition. I’m on a panel discussion with two engineers who actually use the software. Their stories of how they use the software and the benefits of an easy way to add to the application when users ask for help are to the point.

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igus unveils AI-driven solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe

Design World

In a groundbreaking showcase at Hannover Messe 2024, igus is set to redefine the future of sustainable industrial automation with its latest advancements in AI, smart maintenance, and low-cost robotics. With a focus on zero-lubrication and CO2-neutral solutions, igus introduces igusGO, an AI-powered app, alongside a series of smart sensor technologies designed to streamline maintenance… The post igus unveils AI-driven solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe appeared first on Design Wo

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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When to build a Goal Tree? My use cases tell you.

Chris Hohmann

As I write these lines, in 2024, it will be nearly ten years that I am a fan, a promoter, and a Goal Tree Builder. With 25 Trees already proudly populating my forest, I’d like to share some use cases that may inspire you to consider building one of your own. Strategic road map When … Continue reading When to build a Goal Tree? My use cases tell you.

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Flexible manufacturing helps systems to efficiently handle smaller production runs

Design World

The markets are changing, and thus so are the requirements of the process manufacturing industry. Whether it is fluctuating demand, more customized products, or smaller batches, manufacturers need to respond more quickly and flexibly. Here, Bradley McEwan, business development manager at automation and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK, discusses how software and modular hardware enable… The post Flexible manufacturing helps systems to efficiently handle smaller production runs app

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Underfill epoxy offers high glass transition temperature and low viscosity

Design World

Master Bond EP114 is a two-component, low viscosity, NASA low outgassing rated, heat-cured epoxy that can be effectively utilized for underfill, coating, impregnating, and porosity sealing applications. This optically clear compound features high dimensional stability due to its nano-silica filler material. It has been successfully tested for abrasion resistance per ASTM D4060-14 and readily withstands… The post Underfill epoxy offers high glass transition temperature and low viscosity app

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£200m carbon capture project in North Wales could remove 235,000 tonnes of CO2 annually

E&T

‘Energy from waste’ operator Enfinium is bidding for a UK government grant to create a new carbon capture and storage plant at its Parc Adfer facility in Wales, with the aim of accelerating efforts towards net zero.

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Agility Robotics Develops Cloud Automation Platform for Robot Fleet Management

Control.com

Addressing labor shortages in logistics and manufacturing, Agility Robotics has released Agility Arc, a cloud-based automation platform that enables the deployment and management of bipedal robot fleets.

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3D Design and Augmented Reality Tech Aids Custom Configuration

Automation World

Acoustic guitar manufacturer Dowina shows how Vectary’s platform can be used for millions of custom configuration possibilities.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

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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Using a PLC to Track Data Within Automated Equipment

Control.com

There are a few options when it comes to tracking part data throughout a process or assembly of a machine. Follow along as we explain just a few of the more common methods.

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Century Tool Invests in Cheto Machine for Deep-Hole Drilling With Milling

Mold Making Technology

Century Toll is gaining productivity through the investment in a Cheto IXN 300 deep drilling with milling machine. Source | Century Tool and Cheto Century Tool , a Tooling Tech Group company and a composites tooling specialist, has announced it has invested in a Cheto IXN 3000 — a seven-axis CNC deep-hole drilling and milling machine tool and one of only five in the U.S.

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Making Your Business Artificially Intelligent: How Machine Learning Makes Sense of Your Data and Lets You Automate

Seeburger

“Artificial general intelligence is a system which can perform well over a whole range of different tasks at the same level as a human being” Colin Murdoch, Chief Business Officer, DeepMind1 The above quotation is the DeepMind definition of artificial general intelligence (AGI).

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Full-stack application and data security with business risk observability

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco Full-Stack Observability brings application observability together with security intelligence and risk assessment for comprehensive business-focused oversight Businesses in all sectors and… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Australia signs a record foreign military export deal

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Justin Nicholas/ Australian Government Defence Australia has signed a deal to produce and export 123 Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier vehicles, with over 100 earmarked for the German Army, marking Australia’s biggest foreign military export to Germany. The signing of a production contract between the Australian Government and Rheinmetall Defence Australia has been completed.

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Starmer to make defence pledges with ‘bedrock’ of nuclear deterrent

The Guardian Manufacturing

On visit to Barrow, Labour leader due to say defence procurement will strengthen security and growth Keir Starmer will promise to make the UK’s nuclear deterrent the “bedrock” of his security plan to keep Britain safe. On Friday he will become the first Labour leader in 30 years to visit Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, where nuclear submarines are being built.

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Future Made In Australia Act to be built on Aussie r&d

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adobe.com The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has welcomed the vision for innovation and prosperity recently outlined by Anthony Albanese’s Future Made In Australia Act. ATSE has long called for ambitious action to take advantage of the opportunities ahead of Australia in energy, manufacturing, advanced technologies and more.

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DeWys Stainless Solutions moving to stand-alone facility

The Fabricator

DeWys Stainless Solutions (DSS), a division of DeWys Metal Solutions, is moving out of DeWys’ main site in Marne, Mich., into a stand-alone facility.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

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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Federal Government announces Act for a future made in Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Anthony Albanese PM/ anthonyalbanese.com.au In a recent speech, prime minister Anthony Albanese has announced the government’s plans to introduce the Future Made in Australia Act, set to bolster Australia’s manufacturing industry capabilities and economic prosperity. The speech , made at the Queensland Media Club, highlighted several key initiatives targeting increased economic reform and fostering growth for Australia.

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RBR50 Gala at Robotics Summit registration ends April 17

Robotics Business Review

Interested attendees have only one week left to register for the first-ever RBR50 Gala held at the Robotics Summit & Expo. At the event, attendees will have the opportunity to network and learn from roboticists working on the most cutting-edge technology in the industry. The inaugural RBR50 Gala will be on May 1 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. EDT at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center at the end of the first day of the Robotics Summit & Expo.

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ICN applauds ‘Future Made In Australia’ Act for boosting local manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Industry Capability Network Industry Capability Network ( ICN ) welcomes the announcement by the Prime Minister regarding the Future Made in Australia Act, which presents an important opportunity to bolster local industry participation in the transition to renewable energy. The Bill underscores the government’s commitment to increase local manufacturing capabilities in Australia and foster economic resilience.

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Cisco Secure Access Wins Global Security Service Edge Customer Value Leadership Award

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

It’s one thing to claim leadership in cloud security; it’s another to have that leadership acknowledged by industry experts.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Queensland Government announces solar panel recycling initiative

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: anatoliy_gleb/stock.adobe.com The Queensland State Government has announced a substantial investment aimed at changing the recycling of solar panels across homes, businesses, and solar farms throughout the state. With an allocation of almost $5.5 million, the State government believe this initiative marks a significant step forward in promoting sustainability within the renewable energy sector.

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5G deployment in the UK at risk from ‘investment gap’, industry warns

E&T

Mobile network operators have said a £25bn ‘investment gap‘ is putting the government’s 5G plans at risk.

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Innovative Financing for Amazon Region Preservation and Restoration

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

This is the third blog in our three-part series about Cisco Foundation partner organizations working in the Amazon and South America region.

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Magna International, Sanctuary AI sign strategic partnership

Automation Mag

Vancouver-based Sanctuary AI is strategically partnering with auto parts maker Magna International to support the development, deployment and scaling of general-purpose robots. This collaboration includes Sanctuary AI’s development of general-purpose AI robots for deployment in Magna’s manufacturing operations; a multi-disciplinary assessment of improving cost and scalability of robots using Magna’s automotive product portfolio, engineering and manufacturing capabilities; and a strategic equity

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How Legacy Tools Are Failing Inventive Manufacturing Engineers

Bringing new and improved products to market takes more than just good ideas. It requires agile, iterative production, and real-time collaboration. Most manufacturers recognize the risk of not adapting, but they’re hampered by technologies like MES that haven’t kept up with the pace of hardware innovation. As new manufacturers enter the market with technologically progressive ways of building at scale, existing manufacturers must adapt to stay relevant.

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The Canerector Foundation and Mohawk College announce new scholarship program in the skilled trades

Canadian Manufacturing

The Canerector Foundation and Mohawk College announce new scholarship program in the skilled trades With the support of the Canerector Foundation, Mohawk College is establishing a new scholarship program for students in skilled trades programs and is creating a new program focused on introducing more women to opportunities in skilled trades careers.

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Five minutes with… Seb Brechon, Head of LCV & PRO+, Renault

SMMT

What can the new Renault Trafic E-Tech electric offer customers? Our latest model provides all the practicality of the award-winning Renault Trafic, now in 100% electric. With a range of up to 183 miles (WTLP), fleet and business customers no longer have to worry about travelling longer distances. And the same goes for charging, the Trafic E-Tech electric comes with rapid DC charging up to 50kw as standard, meaning customers can charge up to 80% of the battery in less than an hour.

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SOLV Metals seeks growth through collaboration

The Fabricator

Formed in 2023, SOLV Metals represents the merger of three industry players: Wisconsin Metal Parts, Lean Manufacturing Products, and QuikCut. The story reveals the subtle nature of consolidation in metal fabrication.

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Record sales year for Carfulan Group as it helps industry work smarter

Manufacturing Management

A surge in demand for advanced manufacturing and 3D printing systems has paved the way for a record year for one of the East Midlands’ fastest growing industrial specialists.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.