Design World

JULY 10, 2023

By Rob Crumley Standard industrial sensors can solve a lot of automation challenges. Photoelectric, capacitive, and inductive technologies detect presence, distances, shapes, colors, thicknesses, and more. To satisfy these general applications, there are a few reputable manufacturers in the market that design and produce such products. In many instances, it is possible to interchange them… The post Tackling the Most Demanding Applications With Precision Sensors appeared first on Design Wor

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 10, 2023

Honeywell Process Solutions held its annual HUG (Honeywell User Group) conference the week of June 19 in Orlando. I’ve taken some time to compile my many notes and think about the experience. The marketing communications staff did an excellent job with media and analysts. We did not have time to waste what with presentations and 1:1 conversations. I had not attended for a few years.

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Design World

JULY 10, 2023

By Blake Gieseler A guided changeover system can drastically reduce the errors involved with machine operation, especially when added to machines using fully automated changeovers. Processing multiple parts and recipes during a production routine requires a range of machines, and tolerances are important to quantify. Only relying on the human element is detrimental to profits,… The post Using Guided Changeover to Reduce Maintenance Costs, Downtime appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

JULY 10, 2023

“Steve Austin. Astronaut. A man barely alive. Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world’s first bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster.” If you were a kid during the 1970s, ‘The Six Million Dollar Man’ was peak TV and, arguably, James Bond’s closest cultural competitor.

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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.

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Design World

JULY 10, 2023

By Adis Halimic By now we’ve all heard of IO-Link, the device-level communication protocol that seems magical. Often referred to as the “USB of industrial automation,” IO-Link is a universal, open, and bi-directional communication technology that enables plug-and-play device replacement, dynamic device configuration, centralized device management, remote parameter setting, device level diagnostics, and uses existing… The post Why Choose an IO-Link Ecosystem for Your Next Automation Project

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Plastics News

JULY 10, 2023

New shoe technology — and a new concept in cleats — could reduce the injury potential for players in the FIFA Women's World Cup that begins July 20.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 10, 2023

Professor Shaobin Wang was awarded over $3.3 million for his ground-breaking research into developing more environmentally friendly catalysts for industrial use, with the aim of reducing hazardous waste in Australia’s manufacturing industry. Professor Wang is from the University of Adelaide’s School of Chemical Engineering and has been named one of the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) 2023 Australian Laureate Fellows.

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E&T

JULY 10, 2023

Despite what streaming music and video services might have you believe, radio lives - and is thriving. All those pop songs about how great the radio is must be paying off. Listening numbers are up across the board: people still want that friendly, familiar voice to accompany them through their day, whether it's mostly concerned with pop, rock, classical, news or sport.

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Control.com

JULY 10, 2023

Last year, Beckhoff created the MX-System for cabinetless automation control, and has recently updated the power supply modules to be compatible with drives, robotics, and conveyance devices.

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E&T

JULY 10, 2023

Over the weekend, the United Nations (UN) organised an AI summit to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI) how robotics could help governments and organisations meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The Geneva summit included what was described as the world's first robot-human press conference, where journalists were invited to ask the robots questions about their expanding abilities.

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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

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 10, 2023

Babcock Australasia’s $877 million Defence High Frequency Communications System program is its single largest-ever contract to date and is set to equip the Australian Defence Force with leading-edge capability. The program provides operation, management and maintenance upgrades to support Australian service men and women on critical operations in Australia – and overseas.

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E&T

JULY 10, 2023

The team at Washington University in St. Louis combined recent advances in aerosol sampling technology and an ultrasensitive biosensing technique to develop this new device, which is able to detect any of the SARS-CoV-2 virus variants in a room in around five minutes. The device is cheap to produce and can monitor the presence of a virus in a room in real-time.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 10, 2023

Core Additive has teamed up with Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider TAFE Queensland to increase Queensland and Australian capabilities in the additive and advanced manufacturing sectors. The agreement sees Core Additive and TAFE Queensland committing to a two-year collaboration set to accelerate the development of training programs specific to the 3D printing, composites, and additive manufacturing industries.

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MEM

JULY 10, 2023

BAE Systems has launched a new division within its Air Sector called FalconWorks TM. It is a new centre for advanced and agile research and development designed to deliver a range of cutting-edge combat air capabilities to the UK and its allies. FalconWorks will focus on generating ideas, innovation and collaboration – working with new and existing partners, academia, research organisations, SMEs and national governments to deliver rapid concepting of new products and services needed by air forc

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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.

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E&T

JULY 10, 2023

Thames Water's shareholders have agreed to a £750m funding deal to the end of March 2025, less than the £1bn the company expected to ensure it avoids nationalisation. The supplier said the agreement is a “major milestone”, but the group admitted that “significantly” greater support will be needed in following years for its turnaround to be delivered.

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Plastics News

JULY 10, 2023

Low demand caused prices for polypropylene and PET bottle resin to drop in June. Senior reporter Frank Esposito drops by Material Insights to highlight the factors at play in the pricing move. He notes that operating rates of PP resin production are at low levels and demand for imported PET is also falling.

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E&T

JULY 10, 2023

There are two major problems confronting any author wishing to write a manual on artificial intelligence. The first is that by the time you’ve written it, the glacial pace of the book publishing world has effectively rendered your work obsolete before the ink has dried. Second, there are simply so many books produced on the subject that it’s virtually impossible to find a differentiating niche.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 10, 2023

Minister for Industry and Innovation Ben Carroll has opened the Made in Victoria – Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund , which will provide matched grant funding of between $250,000 and $2 million to eligible businesses to boost their R&D infrastructure. The grants will support new infrastructure and equipment such as measurement instruments, imaging and sensing technologies, and clean room facilities that will enable businesses to collect and analyse data and make cutting-edge discov

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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

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E&T

JULY 10, 2023

Ever since humankind created the industrial system, we’ve been finding ways to streamline the task. We started by replicating the five ‘traditional’ human senses to count objects, weigh them, record sounds, check pH and detect gases. Sensing technology in the 20th century reproduced the human sensor array and gave us the power of mass manufacturing.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 10, 2023

Avenira Limited, a current proponent of Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct, recently signed a mining agreement with the Arruwurra Aboriginal Corporation to continue to develop its Wonarah Phosphate Project. The Wonarah Phosphate project in the Barkly will initially export phosphate rock, and later supply to Avenira’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) project at Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct.

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E&T

JULY 10, 2023

Lithium, the lightest metal element, is a vital resource for the energy transition. It is used in batteries for EVs and grid-scale energy storage – a single Tesla Model S battery contains 12kg of lithium. Cornwall happens to be sitting on a massive lithium deposit, prompting former Prime Minister Boris Johnson to describe it as the “Klondike of lithium”.

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Plastics Today

JULY 10, 2023

The digital platform Circular.co reveals the headwinds, tailwinds, and drivers in the $600 billion plastics industry’s movement to circularity.

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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

Control.com

JULY 10, 2023

Ground wires reduce the risk of injury and damage from faulty equipment. Shops designing according to the UL 508A standard must understand how, when, and why to properly ground and bond circuits.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 10, 2023

An Australian study has compared the effectiveness of different product control methods in reducing exposure to welding fume. The methods analysed were: On-Gun Fume Extraction (LEV) Hooded Capture Extraction (LEV) Welding Helmet with a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PPE) This scientific study was published in the Safety Journal in 2023. Previous studies have done an effective job of defining the dangers of welding fume exposure; however, few have been able to identify and compare the relative

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MRPEasy

JULY 10, 2023

“We implemented MRPeasy to deal with small inefficiencies but little did we know that it would drastically reduce the time we spend on administrative tasks,” says Alece Piper, Vice President of Bernard Laboratories, a contract manufacturer of industrial chemicals from Cincinnati, Ohio. A 75-year-old family business looking to modernize Bernard Laboratories is a family-owned contract […] The post Chemical Contract Manufacturer Cuts Administrative Overhead with MRP Software appeared first on

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Metrology

JULY 10, 2023

By empowering more of their team to build AI-infused solutions faster and in more scalable ways – Comau can offer more modular and affordable solutions to their customers. The post Making Advanced Robotic Automation More Affordable and Programming Easier appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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.

Manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 10, 2023

The ST51A Biogas Flow Meter from FCI combines superior measurement accuracy with high reliability and dependability in corrosive gases. Organic waste such as food or meat processing plants, fermentation systems for dairy products or wineries and breweries, as well as on-farm manure, and sewage treatment plants, is often digested under anaerobic conditions in reactor tanks.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JULY 10, 2023

Today CRN announced the winners of their inaugural Inclusive Channel Leaders Awards to honor people who bring a particular focus on inclusivity to their channel leadership roles.

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JULY 10, 2023

The scanCONTROL Laser Profile Scanner, supplied by Bestech Australia, offers high-precision measurement of the weld seam geometry. It can calculate the welding path allowing for the automation of the welding process. The profile scanner is compact enough to easily integrate into a robot, enabling access to different industrial measurement applications.

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Mold Making Technology

JULY 10, 2023

GBI: Moldmaking activity dropped another 0.6 points in June. Photo Credit, all images: Gardner Intelligence Moldmaking activity contracted again in June, dropping another 0.6 points like it did in May. The Gardner Business Index (GBI) Moldmaking ended the month at 46.8. With the exception of exports that contracted at a steady rate, components that contracted in May contracted faster in June.

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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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