Automation World
JANUARY 13, 2023
Stephen Lacy of Belden explains the high costs of reactive maintenance and how moving to more proactive—and even predictive—maintenance can be achieved without major investments and executed in small, easily incorporated steps.
Design World
JANUARY 13, 2023
APEM announced the expanded availability of the XS Series low-profile joystick/thumbstick, ideal for robust applications requiring precise control of industrial equipment, construction vehicles, and marine vessels. Many of the most challenging industrial, commercial, and marine applications incorporate extensive operator control interfaces via wired or wireless consoles, armrests, belly boxes, and pendants.
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Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 13, 2023
ZEDEDA provides network edge management and orchestration for industrial applications. It has been reaching out to large automation companies for partnerships or collaboration. Its solution integrates with Emerson’s DeltaV automation system. It announced in mid-December 2022 that Emerson Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Emerson, has made a strategic investment.
Design World
JANUARY 13, 2023
Machine builders in any industrial application can now use Emerson’s PACSystems RXi HMI, a next-generation machine visualization solution designed to help set their systems apart for customers. The new system easily helps users overcome the limitations of lower budgets, fewer people, and higher productivity demands. This highly intuitive human-machine interface (HMI) addresses the needs of… The post Emerson’s new display differentiates OEM systems, improves user operations appeared first o
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 13, 2023
Able Steel Fabricators, Mesa, Ariz., is preparing for a future where structural steel fabricating and welding expertise is not as readily available.
E&T
JANUARY 13, 2023
Royal Mail has been unable to send letters and parcels overseas since Wednesday (11 January) due to a ransomware attack that affected its computer systems. . The organisation has advised people not to try to send international letters and parcels until the issue is resolved. The attack has been claimed by L ockBit, a hacker group widely thought to have close links to Russia.
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E&T
JANUARY 13, 2023
Tory MP Chris Skidmore, the chair of the Net Zero Review, was tasked by the Liz Truss administration in September last year to develop recommendations on how the UK could improve its net-zero efforts. It includes energy efficiency proposals that would ensure that all homes sold by 2033 would be able to demonstrate an EPC rating of at least C. It also proposes a 10-year plan to ensure heat pumps become more widespread throughout the UK and the banning of new gas boiler installations from 2025.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 13, 2023
The steel industry accuses the Department of Housing and Urban Development of bypassing buy America provisions.
E&T
JANUARY 13, 2023
The firm analysed products including washing machines, dishwashers, televisions, smartphones, printers and smartwatches and found that hardly any brands came close to matching expected lifespans with their smart update policies. The failure to update their cyber defences also leaves some of the products open to hacking, Which? warned. Many brands were found to not give any guarantees, meaning consumers were unaware how long their appliance would be supported upon purchase.
Plastics Today
JANUARY 13, 2023
First-ever pilot on Singapore roads will see prototype tires fitted to nearly 50 DHL delivery vehicles in Singapore by the end of 2023.
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The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr
E&T
JANUARY 13, 2023
It may still seem as if electric vehicles (EVs) have made little progress in the wider market, with reports showing only two models in the list of the UK’s top-selling cars for 2022. Based on data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this could be the result of different factors that are currently affecting the automotive industry, including rising inflation and cost of raw materials.
Plastics Today
JANUARY 13, 2023
Korea’s Samyang targets automobiles, appliances, laptops, medical devices, and building & construction with its latest UL-certified flame-retardant offering.
E&T
JANUARY 13, 2023
Swedish government-owned LKAB has found a deposit containing over a million tonnes of rare earth oxides in the Artic region of Sweden. . The deposit has been hailed as "decisive" for the green transition, given the expected rise in demand for electric vehicles and wind turbines, which depend on these materials for their manufacture. “This is the largest known deposit of rare earth elements in our part of the world, and it could become a significant building block for producing the critical raw m
Plastics News
JANUARY 13, 2023
Between tax incentives and increasing costs for traditional energy sources, solar panels are making more fiscal sense for manufacturers.
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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.
E&T
JANUARY 13, 2023
Shini Somara: What was your path into aviation and aerospace? Grazia Vittadini: My career path hasn’t quite followed a straight line, there were plenty of zigzags, but I have always loved aeroplanes, even as a child. Later on, I had a motorcycle, which I kept dismantling, rebuilding and optimising. I actually wanted to be a jet fighter pilot at that time, but the Italian Air Force didn’t allow women to fly.
Plastics News
JANUARY 13, 2023
Niagara Bottling LLC will open yet another bottled water plant, this time in Louisiana.
E&T
JANUARY 13, 2023
The 5240i is the middle-sized device in Blueair’s range of three DustMagnet air purifiers. It’s compact, like a small side table, at 52x22x22cm. You could easily pop a houseplant on it. Or sit it next to the sofa and leave the remote control and a cuppa on it. Just be careful with the cuppa or when watering the plant. As the name suggests, it collects dust as well as allergens, germs, pollen and pet dander.
Control.com
JANUARY 13, 2023
Check out technologies showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 to see how automation and robotics in agriculture are helping humanity economize on resources and safeguard the environment.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
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
E&T
JANUARY 13, 2023
As the sluggish post-pandemic rebound combines with the economic drag of rising inflation, the Brexit hangover and a global energy crisis, the engineering employment market should be a perfect storm. And yet, salaries in the technology sector are continuing to rise, while on the job market demand for tech talent is outstripping supply. Almost half of filled vacancies are ‘ghosted’ by candidates receiving better offers, and six-figure salaries are becoming commonplace.
Additive Manufacturing
JANUARY 13, 2023
Additive manufacturing materials are often the driver for new applications including production applications. In 2022, the AM community introductions of new materials for electronics, tissue fabrication, corrosive environments, consumer products, sporting equipment, and more. Looking to both repeatable quality results toward achieving production with AM, several materials were qualified or certified on 3D printers.
E&T
JANUARY 13, 2023
Speaking in front of a cross party group of MPs this week, Chris Hewett, chief executive of Solar Energy UK, said investment in the transmission grid “is in the interest of the consumer, businesses and the taxpayer”. He added that the UK must invest in the grid “to get renewables into the system as soon as we possibly can because that’s the cheapest power and that will bring everyone’s’ bills down”.
Plastics News
JANUARY 13, 2023
Plastic bottle barrier company Inhance Technologies LLC is facing an EPA probe and a lawsuit from environmental groups over its fluorination barrier technology. The company says its process is safe.
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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
Drives & Controls
JANUARY 13, 2023
OnRobot, the Danish specialist in add-on technologies for cobots (collaborative robots), has launched a new flagship platform which it describes as “the industry’s first automated platform for building, running, monitoring, and re-deploying collaborative applications” Called D:Ploy, it automates the process of getting robot applications up and running, allowing complete applications to be deployed and redeployed on factory floors in a few simple steps, with no programming &
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 13, 2023
QUÉBEC — The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) announces the publication of the technical specification BNQ-SPEC 1013-200 Electric Ambulances – Vehicle Specifications. It aims to establish the requirements of new innovative products for electric ambulances. At the same time, the BNQ is enhancing its offer and will now offer a verification service that will allow companies to demonstrate the conformity of their products with these new requirements. “In the context of the growing deman
Drives & Controls
JANUARY 13, 2023
OnRobot, the Danish specialist in add-on technologies for cobots (collaborative robots), has launched a new flagship platform which it describes as “the industry’s first automated platform for building, running, monitoring, and re-deploying collaborative applications” Called D:Ploy, it automates the process of getting robot applications up and running, allowing complete applications to be deployed and redeployed on factory floors in a few simple steps, with no programming &
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 13, 2023
As Canada plans to significantly ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some policy experts are worried about potential effects on health care, housing and the labour market. But Immigration Minister Sean Fraser insists that Canada needs more newcomers to address labour shortages and demographic changes that threaten the country’s future. “If we don’t continue to increase our immigration ambition and bring more working-age population and young families into this co
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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
JANUARY 13, 2023
The Japanese government has said it will start releasing contaminated water from the nuclear power plant devastated by a tsunami in 2011, into the Pacific Ocean sometime “around this spring or summer”. The plan has been endorsed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), but the government said it would wait for "a comprehensive report" by the UN watchdog before the release. .
Plastics Today
JANUARY 13, 2023
Engineer Guy's Bill Hammack explains the history of injection molding and how the process works in this classic 10-minute video.
E&T
JANUARY 13, 2023
Can we ever achieve a zero-waste economy? Reading the article ‘Is Chemical Recycling Greenwashing?’ in the December 2022 issue of E&T , I wondered why landfilling plastic waste does not qualify as a method of carbon capture. If plastics are made ultimately from hydrocarbons and if they last for millions of years in the environment, as is so often the complaint of green campaigners, then why not make a virtue of it?
Control Engineering
JANUARY 13, 2023
Learning Objectives. Understand how wireless time-sensitive networks (WTSN) can help manufacturers improve communications. Learn about the different standards required for WTSN. Learn how converged networks can let different data traffic exist on the same physical network. Wireless TSN insights. Wireless time-sensitive networking (WTSN) offers many benefits such as flexible deployments, mobility and reconfigurability, which are crucial in manufacturing environments as operations become more mobi
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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.
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