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The Smart Sensor/Predictive Maintenance Connection

Automation World

Understanding how smart sensors and the coupling of their data with machine learning algorithms enables the transition from condition monitoring to predictive maintenance is key to reaping the benefits of IIoT.

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Bosch Rexroth opens new factory automation customer innovation center

Design World

Bosch Rexroth has opened a new customer innovation center near Austin, Texas. The facility will provide a unique technology development experience for Bosch Rexroth factory automation customers from multiple industry segments, including electric vehicle manufacturing, battery production, consumer packaged goods, and semiconductor manufacturing. The new innovation center is the latest in a series of expansions… The post Bosch Rexroth opens new factory automation customer innovation center a

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Neural Networks Explained

Gary Mintchell

I become a little jaded over all the marketing hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI). Yes, it is an important technology. No, it’s not really all that intelligent, yet. I lost a programmer in my department in 1989 who was going to specialize in AI. Engineers addressed some SME meetings I attended in the 1990s explaining neural networks and motion control.

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Pressure compensation glands protect enclosed electronics from condensation

Design World

New PRESSURE COMPENSATION cable glands from OKW protect electronics from condensation in sealed enclosures. OKW has also added black (RAL 9005) as a standard color to many other cable glands and grommets in the range. OKW’s universal cable glands and grommets are candidates for all kinds of applications. They can be custom pre-fitted to newly… The post Pressure compensation glands protect enclosed electronics from condensation appeared first on Design World.

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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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Industrial Processes & Wireless Communications – Part II: Manufacturing Logistics

Cisco Manufacturing

The Internet is littered with articles about Industry 4.0. Adoption of digital industrial processes have accelerated since the German government led this initiative to maintain national industrial prowess. For example, with digital twins and modular flexible systems. One of the main features of Industry 4.0 is interoperability for mobile cyber-physical systems.

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ExxonMobil starts production at Baytown chemical recycling plant

Plastics News

The company's new facility is designed to recycle 80 million pounds of used plastics each year, a higher capacity than ExxonMobil said would be available when it first announced the project.

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The predictive power of virtual reality in commercial construction

The Fabricator

With origins in structural steel detailing and fabrication, tech firm Virtual Image and Animation hopes to spread the power of simulation throughout the construction industry and beyond.

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Autonomous Sorting Of Nuclear Waste Uses Machine Vision and Machine Learning

Metrology

UK laser systems integrator, Cyan Tec has revealed a fully autonomous robotic sort and segregation system for handling nuclear waste. This innovative project drives forward technology in nuclear decommissioning enabling. The post Autonomous Sorting Of Nuclear Waste Uses Machine Vision and Machine Learning appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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New airport screening technology to eliminate 100ml liquid rule from 2024

E&T

Passengers will be able to leave liquids and large electrical items in cabin luggage as they go through security in a bid to reduce hassle for passengers and speed up security queues. As changes will be gradual over the next two years, the current rules will continue to apply for the time being, but some airports may introduce the new systems sooner.

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A Complete Guide to Printing Custom Roller Skates

Robotics Automation News

Did you know that you can print your own roller skates? Well as a matter of fact you can. And it’s not difficult either, once you know what you’re doing. There are many benefits to printing your own custom durable roller skates and this guide will help you as long as you follow along closely. […].

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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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London Underground study discovers previously unknown air pollutants

E&T

They believe that the particles – a type of iron oxide called maghemite – have been largely ignored in the past due to their diminutive size. But a new type of pollution analysis using magnetism has discovered the particles in Underground ticket halls, platforms and operator cabins. Since it takes time for iron to oxidise into maghemite, the results suggest that pollution particles are suspended for long periods, due to poor ventilation throughout the Underground, particularly on station platfor

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Bringing manufacturing back to Australia

AU Manufacturing

The federal government recently introduced a $15 billion landmark bill that would support, diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy in an effort to reclaim its reputation as a country that makes things. . The National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) will open funding streams across seven priority areas of the economy: renewables and low emission technologies; medical science; transport; value-add in resources; defence; and enabling capabilities. .

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Nasa satellite used to monitor methane from landfill sites

E&T

The Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) and other Nasa science instruments will be part of the global survey to detect the potent greenhouse gas. Methane has more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide over the first 20 years after it reaches the atmosphere, although it eventually dissipates at a much faster rate. It is estimated to be responsible for roughly a quarter to a third of global warming caused by humans.

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Plastics Industry Association open to some bottle bills, EPR legislation

Plastics News

The head of one of the plastics industry's largest trade associations told a U.S. Senate hearing that the industry could support bottle bills, extended producer responsibility and mandated recycled content.

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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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Apple to permit rival app stores on European devices

E&T

The iPhone maker is reported to have begun making preparations to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, which comes into force in 2024. . In meeting the requirements set by European legislators, Apple could allow its customers to download third-party software to their iPhones and iPads without using the company’s App Store, sidestepping Apple’s restrictions and commission charges of up to 30 per cent.

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Counters with OpenPLC: Count Down Instructions on an Arduino Project Kit

Control.com

Counting is a fundamental task for any process controller. Learn how to implement a PLC counter instruction (CTD) with an Arduino or compatible board using the OpenPLC Ladder Diagram (LD) platform.

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Noncontact Vision Measurement System Targets Accuracy, Throughput Needs Inherent to Mold Manufacturing

Mold Making Technology

Photo Credit: Mitutoyo America Corp. Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of the Quick Vision (QV) Pro Series, the latest generation of Mitutoyo vision measurement systems that are ideal for 3D noncontact measurements of workpieces and high-throughput production, important features for maintaining the ultimate level of accuracy and repeatability using injection or die molds.

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Best MPPT or PWM solar controller for the camper

Robotics Automation News

PWM and MPPT charge controllers are both devices widely used to charge batteries using energy produced by solar panels on campers and boats and, of course, in fixed installations. The PWM controller is a switch connecting the solar panels to your service battery. This device can substantially reduce the voltage of the meetings until it […].

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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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Growing the Additive Manufacturing Workforce 

Additive Manufacturing

The additive manufacturing (AM) industry is growing rapidly, yet the industry is facing a global shortage of workers. The 2022 AM Salary Survey Report by Alexander Daniels Global estimated that in 2021, the AM sector had 8,261 job openings in the US. Manufacturing requires people, regardless of a company’s size, industry, or adoption of advanced technologies like robots, automation, and artificial intelligence.

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Full-fibre broadband rollout ramps up but UK household adoption remains low

E&T

In its annual Connected Nations report, it found that full-fibre connections are now available to 12.4 million households (42 per cent) – an increase of 4.3 million from last year. In its last manifesto, the Conservative Party promised to install full-fibre, gigabit-capable broadband in every home and business across the UK by 2025. This pledge was later downgraded to just 85 per cent of premises in the UK, although last year, MPs questioned whether even this target was plausible considering the

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Tele-manufacturing Goes to Sea: Bringing Remote and Automated Processes onto Deployed Vessels

NCMS

By Connie LaMorte, Howard Marotto, and Lindsey Lindamood In August 2022, EWI was selected by NCMS to attend the inaugural Repair Technology Engagement Exercise (REPTX) to demonstrate our technologies aboard the Navy’s Self-Defense Test Ship (SDTS). This event, held at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, CA, was sponsored by the NAVSEA Technology Office […].

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Liquid tin could cool down fusion reactors

E&T

The discovery has led the research team to develop a liquid metal tin divertor, which is an advanced heat-removal component of fusion reactors. The process is possible due to the chemical compatibility between high-temperature liquid metal tin (Sn) and reduced activation ferritic martensitic, a candidate structural material for fusion reactors. . Fusion is a potential source of almost limitless clean energy but is currently only carried out in experiments as it has proved difficult to harness.

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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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Kickstart: Inflation, economics and the need for nuance

Plastics News

Don't believe the hype — good or bad — related to the economy, Bill Wood says. The fact is, there are big issues that need to be tackled.

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Weekly Roundup – U.S. Inflation Slowing Down? Predictions for Manufacturing in 2023, Embracing Automation Technologies – Week of 12/12/22

HGR Inc.

U.S. Inflation Slowed Sharply to 7.1% Over Past 12 Months. Christopher Rugaber | Nov 13, 2022 | IEN. Inflation in the United States slowed again last month in the latest sign that price increases are cooling despite the pressures they continue to inflict on American households. Economists expect the Fed to further slow its rate hikes next year, with quarter-point increases in February and March if inflation remains relatively subdued.

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The Advanced Energy Council, MHI’s newest industry group, launches

Modern Materials Handling

The "AEC" will promote advanced energy solutions including lithium-ion batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, and other technologies and accessories.

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Canada plans to help Quebec SMEs through ESG roadmap

Canadian Manufacturing

GATINEAU — To assist SMEs in the transition towards more sustainable business models, the Government of Canada created an ESG action plan and roadmap to foster the emergence of a greener economy in the regions of Quebec. CED will boost its support for the green transition of SMEs and their ecosystems by; doubling its annual funding target for projects that contribute to the environmental transition of SMEs and the regions, to $50 million within three years; placing more importance on ESG criteri

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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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Amazon, Oceana out with competing plastic packaging viewpoints

Plastics News

The online retail giant is touting its reduction in plastic packaging per unit while the environmental group says the company is using more overall plastic due to higher shipments.

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Victoria begins electric bus deployment in Melbourne, installs first offsite charging station

AU Manufacturing

The Victorian government has deployed the first of eight electric buses in Melbourne’s south east and Australia’s first offsite charging station at Monash University. The deployment is part of the Andrews Labor government’s $20 million Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) Trial, continuing its efforts towards a cleaner and more sustainable bus fleet in the state.

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Perspective: Western sanctions cripple Russia's plastics industry

Plastics News

The Russian plastics industry is facing the deepest crisis in its modern history, with shortages of key raw materials, finished products and crucial technology.

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Colson Group completes new manufacturing facility

The Fabricator

Colson Group, a manufacturer of standard and custom application caster and wheel products, has completed the construction of a 146,640-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, Ark.

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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.