Automation World
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
ARC Advisory Group research indicates that only 11% of industrial companies are currently driving business results from digitalization, but nearly 50% are in the process of digitally transforming.
Design World
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
In keeping with industry growth, Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 (Sept. 11-13; Las Vegas Convention Center) is on pace to be the largest, most comprehensive edition of this trade show since its inception. As the premier destination to explore cutting-edge packaging and processing solutions, Pack Expo Las Vegas will include more than 2,000 suppliers, as… The post Keeping pace with growing industry, Pack Expo ’23 show will be most comprehensive appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Two news items from the OPC Foundation were announced at the ARC Forum in Orlando this week. An agreement with the Digital Twin Consortium and welcoming the Foundation’s 900 th member. Procter & Gamble the 900 th Member The OPC Foundation is proud to welcome Procter & Gamble as the 900th OPC Foundation member. A leading consumer goods company, P&G is also a global leader in the Smart Manufacturing domain through its efforts to drive innovation by using digital technologies, including
Design World
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Protolabs has launched Design for Manufacturability analysis for 3D printed parts, offering peace of mind to manufacturers across Europe. It is a significant advancement to the 3D printing offering as it provides added assurance that a part is suitable for manufacturing before committing to production, all entirely online in a matter of seconds. Protolabs have […] The post Protolabs launch 3D printing DFM analysis for a faster turnaround appeared first on Design World.
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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.
Plastics Today
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Recycling scheme for flexible pet-food packaging, FPA talks flex-pack sustainability, DOE's R&D strategy, Wine Bag, edible films, Black Panther-inspired seasoning pouches.
The Fabricator
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Without dedicated tooling, most sheet metal forming processes bend along a bend line. A Swedish company is taking a new approach, curving metal in multiple directions to simplify and strengthen assemblies.
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SMMT
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Used car transactions fall -8.5% in 2022 with 6,890,777 units changing hands as supply chain restraints curtail market. Record demand for used electrified vehicles, as transactions of BEVs soar by 37.5%, HEVs rise 8.6% and PHEVs grow 3.6% against 2021 performance. Q4 decline moderates to -4.3%, with 0.8% growth in December, signposting recovery in 2023 as improving new car market adds stock Download the used car sales report for Q4 2022 The UK’s used car market declined in 2022, down -8.5% to 6,
Fabricating & Metal Work
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The electric vehicle markets are shaping up to be more diverse as larger, established companies like Porsche compete with smaller manufacturers. The rise of electrification is happening more widely and suddenly than anyone expected, both for automobiles and for other types of electric vehicles (EVs). The global EV landscape is also more competitive than the automotive markets of previous decades, as more manufacturers — large and small — compete for space.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Nissan is planning to develop its “most advanced” driver assistance system to date in collaboration with Trimble Technology. Trimble says that Nissan Motor will use Trimble RTX technology as its high-accuracy positioning source, enabling the hands-off and guided freeway driving capabilities of Toyota’s ProPILOT Assist 2.
Control.com
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Using an electronic data sheet or add-on profile is an easier method than having to manually configure and map a generic Ethernet module. Learn about the differences between an EDS and AOP and how and when each is used.
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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.
Plastics News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
North American polyethylene resin prices took a surprising upward swing in January , increasing by an average of 3 cents per pound. Regional PET bottle resin prices also were up 2 cents for the month, according to market sources contacted by Plastics News. The 3-cent PE hike came after prices had been flat for three consecutive months. Although demand was down in the second half of 2022, PE makers were able to hold prices flat by reducing production and increasing the amount exported from North
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Heraeus Epurio, a specialist developer of conductive polymer materials, and AI Silk , a Japanese wearable-tech startup that has developed the proprietary and patented conductive fiber “Lead Skin”, have together unveiled the “Haptic Metaverse Glove”. The “ultra-light” glove has no mechanical parts attached, that doubles as sensors and an AR/VR/XR controller.
Plastics News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
MD&M West gets underway in California, and with private equity and major corporations establishing global tooling platforms, how will small, independent toolmakers — the bulk of the industry — compete?
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric says it will invest approximately 26.7 billion yen (about $222.5 million), in its subsidiary company Mitsubishi Electric India to establish a factory for the production of room air conditioners and compressors in India.
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Plastics News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
A former executive director of the Society of Plastics Engineers , who spent more than 30 years with the organization, has died. Robert Forger, of Newtown, Conn., died Jan. 24. He was 94. Forger joined SPE in 1959, working as member services director, conference manager and associate executive director before executive director in 1971. The professional organization more doubled in size during his leadership tenure that lasted 21 years until his retirement in 1992.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Bosch has agreed to acquire shares in the long-established Swedish company Husqvarna. The acquisition will increase its shareholding to roughly 12 percent in the company’s share capital in total. Numbers were not disclosed. Husqvarna is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. In acquiring these shares today, Bosch intends to strengthen the battery alliance between the two companies.
Mold Making Technology
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
GBI: Moldmaking activity contracted at a slower rate in January, and for the second month in a row. Photo Credit, all images: Gardner Intelligence The Gardner Business Index (GBI) Moldmaking contracted for the fifth month in a row, closing January at 49.2; this is up two points from December’s 47.2. If the magnitude of changes reported the past two months continues or increases in February, the next report may see growth in moldmaking activity (i.e., a reading of 50 or above).
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Just one year after returning from its unscheduled break, automatica – one of the world’s leading exhibitions for smart automation and robotics – will be held again from June 27 to 30, 2023. This is due to a change in its rhythm.
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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.
Modern Materials Handling
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
In one of its Louisville fulfillment centers, Radial has combined conventional automation for picking with a robotic putwall for order assembly. The goal: demonstrate leadership in automation to improve productivity.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Scientists discover the optimal composition for a magnesium secondary battery cathode to achieve better cyclability and high battery capacity Magnesium is a promising candidate as an energy carrier for next-generation batteries. However, the cycling performance and capacity of magnesium batteries need to improve if they are to replace lithium-ion batteries.
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Martin Buehler, Howie Choset, Marc Raibert and more to keynote the 2023 Robotics Summit & Expo, the world's leading development event for commercial robots. The post Meet the Robotics Summit & Expo keynote speakers appeared first on Robotics Business Review.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
This article focuses on the two most popular frameworks, Angular and Laravel. Which one to choose for your enterprise to make a quality product? Read this article! Angular and Laravel for Enterprise: Which Is Better?
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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.
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The University of Adelaide , RMIT University (RMIT) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) are set to team up on a national Women in STEM (WiSTEM) outreach program that aims to close the gender gap in STEM subjects in primary and secondary schools. The Department of Industry, Science, and Resources of the Federal Government granted the project $995,664 in funding.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute has a new artist-in-residence. FRIDA, a robotic arm with a paintbrush taped to it, uses artificial intelligence to collaborate with humans on works of art. Ask FRIDA to paint a picture, and it gets to work putting brush to canvas.
Plastics Today
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
As part of an ongoing regional partnership, Direct Pack will help the 2023 Super Bowl’s host city reclaim and recycle post-consumer PET.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Hitachi is planning to merge two of its business units to create one expanded robotics systems integration business for the Japanese and Asean markets.
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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.
Plastics Today
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Designed for medical devices and long-term wearables, 3M’s adhesive doubles industry standard for extended wear time.
Modern Materials Handling
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
PECO using advanced modeling and cost analysis tools to optimize pallet depot operations, improve network efficiency leading to enhanced customer service and reduced supply chain risks.
Plastics News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
An industry-aligned alternative to the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act may soon be unveiled in Congress.
E&T
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Spain recently spent €258m (£228m) in designing 31 trains that will be delayed by several years due to a major design flaw. The train designs were meant to be used in the FEVE line, which runs through the areas of Asturias and Cantabria. This line dates back to the 19th century, and so its tracks have track gauges narrower than the standard 1,435mm (4ft 8.5in), something that the manufacturer failed to notice in the designs.
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