Automation World

AUGUST 8, 2023

A look at the factors that have slowed AR headset adoption thus far as new headset and metaverse technologies enter the market.

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Design World

AUGUST 8, 2023

igus has added a new addition to its energy chain product portfolio: the E4Q, a globally proven e-chain for applications with long cantilever lengths and high fill weights, is now available as an “L” version. With the E4Q.64L, users for whom the E4Q was previously oversized can save up to 20% in costs. They still […] The post Low-cost cable carrier for unsupported lengths offers stability with minimal weight appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 8, 2023

Some new I/O for oil and gas from ABB. ABB is expanding its XIO series of remote input/output controllers The extended XIO series uses a new Ethernet-to-Serial passthrough application to provide real-time monitoring and control, improve data accessibility, and enhance data integrity The new XIO series extends site automation abilities The ABB XIO series is an extended range of all-in-one devices to monitor, control and manage oil and gas flow applications.

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Design World

AUGUST 8, 2023

Renishaw now offers a new product line specifically designed for the industrial automation market. The new RCS product line builds on its existing expertise and technologies for industrial metrology applications and aims to transform the process of commissioning and servicing industrial automation technologies. Developed to solve some fundamental challenges within the global industrial automation industry, […] The post Renishaw launches new line of industrial automation products appeared f

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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 8, 2023

Recently, Capral achieved a significant milestone in sustainable sourcing, receiving its first Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Chain of Custody (CoC) certified shipment from Alba, a top global aluminium smelter based in Bahrain. This certification assures that the aluminium used in Capral’s products has been responsibly sourced and produced per the highest environmental, social, and governance standards.

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Design World

AUGUST 8, 2023

AutomationDirect has added an all-in-one RFID standalone R/W unit to their Barcode/ RFID / Vision product category. This unit comes complete with an RFID R/W device, antenna, and EtherNet/IP interface built in and is designed for easy integration into an existing EtherNet/IP network. This standalone unit is optimized for high speeds and large data transfer,… The post AutomationDirect RFID Standalone R/W Unit appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 8, 2023

The ITV series – SMC’s range of electro-pneumatic regulators/ electric vacuum regulators – offers stepless control of air pressure in proportion to electrical signals. Recently, the range received an IIoT upgrade to include IO-Link functionalities, as Shaun Collett, NSW state manager of SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand (ANZ) explains, “SMC’s R&D department places great emphasis on further enhancing our key product ranges in-line with mandates around energy savings, IIoT functional

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 8, 2023

Photo Credit: Getty Images Most companies that use CNC use CAM systems to create G-code programs that run on their CNC machines. This provides countless advantages over preparing them manually. That said, most CAM systems deal only with the primary goal of creating a workable program that will machine acceptable workpieces. But the way a G-code program is formatted directly affects the productivity of CNC people who use them.

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E&T

AUGUST 8, 2023

University of Birmingham scientists have analysed dust samples and found levels of organic contaminants higher than the median values found in US and western European homes. The team said the findings could help guide the design and construction of future spacecraft. Contaminants found in the ‘space dust’ included those used in many countries to meet fire safety regulations in consumer and commercial applications such as electrical and electronic equipment, building insulation, furniture fabrics

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Lauris Technologies FF1225 Series Ultrasonic Flare Gas Flow meter, designed and manufactured for accurate flare gas metering. Lesser meter technologies, not “Fit For Purpose” are at times selected in a cost cutting effort. These inferior solutions can result in inaccurate flow measurements and higher maintenance costs. The FF1225 delivers accurate flare gas measurement over a wide range with minimal maintenance intervention.

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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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E&T

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Seven Measures of the World (Yale University Press, £18.99, ISBN: 9780300266276) is a guide to the natural world through seven units of measurement: the metre, the second, the kilogram, the kelvin, the ampere, the mole, and the candela. With these seven measurements, Martin argues, we can understand the universe. The book begins with a sketch of a moment from our recent history: 1960.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 8, 2023

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) issued the following statement regarding the ratification of the agreement between the 7,400 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada and the BC Maritime Employers Association. “CME is pleased the labour disruptions at the B.C. ports have finally been resolved,’’ said Dennis Darby, president and CEO.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 8, 2023

Industry, government and statutory bodies are working together to ensure that appropriate strategies are in place to reduce welder exposure to fumes and prevent long-term health effects. Author: Geoff Crittenden – CEO, Weld Australia Established by Weld Australia in early 2019, the Welding Safety Council provides a forum for industry and legislative safety authorities to discuss issues and work collaboratively to identify solutions.

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 8, 2023

A new survey from Plastics Information Europe shows no improvement in business performance in the first half of 2023, with less than a third of respondents expressing optimism for the second half of the year.

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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the realm of industrial automation, IO systems play a crucial role in ensuring seamless connectivity, reliability, and safety. Supriya Suhale, IO product specialist and category manager for connectivity at Beckhoff, provides an in-depth exploration of IO systems, shedding light on their nature and the common challenges encountered during implementation. “An IO system, also known as an Input-Output system, is a fundamental component of industrial automation.

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Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 8, 2023

WATERLOO — BlackBerry Limited released research revealing that 75 per cent of organizations worldwide are currently implementing or considering bans on ChatGPT and other Generative AI applications within the workplace. While, 61 per cent of those deploying or considering bans said the measures are intended as long term or permanent, with risks to data security, privacy, and corporate reputation driving decisions to take action.

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Control.com

AUGUST 8, 2023

User-defined data types (UDTs) are a powerful and useful tool when applied to their full advantage. However, misused, they can become problematic and introduce roadblocks to troubleshooting and upgrading PLC programs.

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E&T

AUGUST 8, 2023

The team of researchers designed and built a robotic sea turtle , which they are testing in varied environments on Notre Dame’s campus. Sea turtles are intriguing animals for scientists due to their locomotive adaptability, which allows them to glide through ocean waters and manoeuvre like armoured vehicles over rocks and sand on land. Now, the team at Notre Dame believes they have been able to recreate the animal’s unique gait and propulsion.

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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.

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Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 8, 2023

VANCOUVER — Westport Fuel Systems Inc., a supplier of alternative fuel systems and components for the global transportation industry, has been designated as the supplier of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) systems to a global original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This is in addition to the previously announced production supply agreement, adding new Euro 7 vehicle platforms planned for production by the OEM.

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E&T

AUGUST 8, 2023

EY, the administrators of Britishvolt, has claimed that Australian firm Recharge Industries has defaulted on its agreement after missing the final instalment of a total payment of £8.57m, which was due on 5 April 2023. “The sale to the buyer had not been completed as the final amount of deferred consideration was due to be paid on 5 April 2023,” EY told creditors last week.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AUGUST 8, 2023

Let’s be honest, the last few years have been rough on all of us. Shifting our daily routines to match today’s hybrid-work environment has been quite a challenge.

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E&T

AUGUST 8, 2023

The transatlantic joint venture aims to develop, build and operate a space station that brings together A merican and European interests in space exploration, the company said. Starlab was among the initial concepts selected by Nasa to receive $160m (£126m) in funding in 2021 as part of a project to design the station that would replace the ISS as the base for international space missions.

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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 8, 2023

U.S. and EU trade representatives are trying to create a system that penalizes the trade of steel that results in excessive greenhouse gas emissions.

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E&T

AUGUST 8, 2023

The EPC was originally brought in under Theresa May’s government as a time-limited intervention to protect customers from price-gouging from energy firms. But a report from the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS), a centre-right think tank, said that since the 2022 energy crisis began, the EPC now functions as the “de facto price” for 29 million households, or almost the entire market.

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Plastics News

AUGUST 8, 2023

One more thing to consider when laying out plans for an expansion: Is there enough housing in the area for your staff and future workers?

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E&T

AUGUST 8, 2023

Researchers have warned that without drastic and immediate action, Antarctica’s fragile environments “may well be subject to considerable stress and damage in future years and decades”. The study, published in Frontiers in Environmental Science , reviewed evidence of extreme events in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, including weather, sea ice, ocean temperatures, glacier and ice shelf systems, and biodiversity on land and sea.

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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.

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MRPEasy

AUGUST 8, 2023

Raw materials are the substances or components used in the production of goods. Properly managing their raw material inventory allows manufacturers to ensure a smooth production flow, control costs, and respond promptly to customer demand. What are raw materials? In manufacturing, raw materials are the basic substances or components used in the production of goods. […] The post Raw Material Inventory Management Guide for SMEs (2023) appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AUGUST 8, 2023

Let’s continue the journey I started in my first blog about Cisco, AI and automation. In it, I focused on our zero-touch RMA notification tool.

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Seeburger

AUGUST 8, 2023

IDC explores SEEBURGER’s evolution from B2B integration vendor to holistic integration vendor, including application integration capabilities.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AUGUST 8, 2023

Compliance risk mitigation is arguably the most important strategic priority for banks, insurers, and wealth management institutions.

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In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.

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