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New design and frame sizes next step for NORD’s IE5+ synchronous motor technology

Design World

Following the successful launch of their smooth surface IE5+ synchronous motors, NORD is releasing a new design and larger frame sizes to expand their high-efficiency electric motor portfolio. With the introduction of their first IE5+ permanent magnet synchronous motor in 2021, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS delivered a new standard of energy efficiency, variant reduction, and reduced operating… The post New design and frame sizes next step for NORD’s IE5+ synchronous motor technology appeared first on

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Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence: Assessing the Most Popular Methodologies

Automation World

For industrial maintenance and energy saving applications, multiple algorithms can be used to develop advanced equipment analytics. But which one is most effective?

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KUKA highlights processing, palletizing, and logistics automation at PACK EXPO

Design World

In several working demonstrations, KUKA Robotics will showcase various innovative automation solutions for specific handling applications during PACK EXPO 2023 in booth C-3236 Central Hall. For primary food processing, KUKA will spotlight its KR 3 Delta HM Hygienic robot and, in a bag palletizing cell, its KR IONTEC robot. Also, for palletizing and depalletizing, the… The post KUKA highlights processing, palletizing, and logistics automation at PACK EXPO appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturing Hall of Fame winners awarded

Manufacturer's Monthly

Outstanding individuals and organisations in Victoria’s manufacturing sector have been celebrated for their achievements, with the 21 st Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards shining a spotlight on talent across the state. Minister for Manufacturing Sovereignty Ben Carroll officially congratulated the winners at the event which brought the industry together to honour Victoria’s leading manufacturers, thanks to support from the Victorian Government.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

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?

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WAGO’s compact controller available with new features

Design World

Available and ready to ship, WAGO’s Compact Controller 100 remains a small-scale PLC with a wide variety of built-in I/O for use in smaller applications. While the PLC can still interface with industrial devices using protocols such as MODBUS TCP/UDP, EtherNet/IP, or EtherCAT using the two on-board EtherNet ports; it now includes communication protocols such… The post WAGO’s compact controller available with new features appeared first on Design World.

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Cascades shutters its St. Helens plant

Canadian Manufacturing

KINGSEY FALLS — Cascades inc., announces that the second paper machine at its St. Helens, Oregon Tissue plant will be closed, resulting in the complete shutdown of the facility. The end of operations will be effective at the beginning of October. The decision follows the company’s previously announced repositioning of its tissue papers production platform to improve business performance, which included the closure of one of the two paper machines at the St.

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Biden bans US investment in China’s high-tech sector

E&T

The long-awaited order has been justified as a way of protecting US national security by preventing US capital and expertise from supporting the military modernisation of China, The New York Times first reported. The measure will largely affect private equity and venture capital firms, as well as joint ventures with Chinese groups. The order is focused on three main investment areas: semiconductors and microelectronics, quantum information technologies and certain AI systems.

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Elesa position indicators from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has added electronic position indicators from Elesa. These indicators are designed to accurately measure and display the position of a rotating shaft. They consist of a rugged polyamide housing, suitable for applications requiring frequent washing, with a clear and easy-to-read display, and are attached directly to a rotating shaft.

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Inside the Premium Machine Shop Making Fasteners

Modern Machine Shop

No one in management at Accurate Manufactured Products Group (AMPG) has a manufacturing background. For the most part, they don’t know how to run machines. But rather than see this as a weakness, the team views it as a starting ground for experimentation, making choices contrary to conventional manufacturing wisdom. So far, it’s paid off.

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ESA forecasting service will protect satellites from solar storms

E&T

Scientists at Graz University of Technology and the University of Graz have developed a solar storm forecasting system. It is now officially part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Space Safety Programme. Solar storms can often cause satellites to crash or knock them off their orbit. In early February 2022, a solar storm passing Earth caused the loss of 38 Starlink satellites.

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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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Innovative small business accounting solutions

Robotics Automation News

In the fast-paced and dynamic landscape of the modern business world, small enterprises face unique challenges in managing their financial affairs. Efficient accounting is not only essential for compliance but also for gaining insights that can drive growth and success. Traditional accounting methods can be time-consuming and error-prone, potentially hindering a company’s potential for success.

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Automated malaria detection system developed using AI and a microscope

E&T

Each year, more than 200 million people fall sick with malaria and more than half a million of these infections lead to death. The World Health Organization recommends parasite-based diagnosis before starting treatment for the disease. Doctors use a variety of diagnostic methods, including conventional light microscopy, rapid diagnostic tests and polymerase chain reaction.

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10 Year Service Award For Staff Member Jasmine!

Donlouco

Jasmine has worked for Donlouco Ireland Ltd for more than 10 years and has been presented with a trip to Ireland to visit Donlouco Ireland HQ and some of our key customers here in Europe. Managing Director Donal presents Jasmine with 10 year service award. She will also take in some of the sights and experience some of our Irish culture first-hand while on the trip.

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Sponsored: Free poster, validating e-mobility charging interfaces

E&T

Download this free poster, Validating E-Mobility Charging Interfaces, to get a deeper understanding of the industry standards modern electric vehicle and charging equipment designs must conform to, in order to ensure safety, efficiency, and interoperability across various charging interfaces of the V2G ecosystem. Click here to view the registration page.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

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.

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Moldmaking Industry GBI Contracts for Four Months Straight

Mold Making Technology

The GBI Moldmaking ended at 45.8, marking contraction for four months straight. Photo Credit, all images: Gardner Business Intelligence Moldmaking activity contracted again in July. The Gardner Business Index (GBI) Moldmaking ended the month at 45.8, down a full point from June. July earns an “A” for internal consistency — every component contracted or was about to contract for the month.

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Majority of emissions from UK firms not covered by decarbonisation targets

E&T

According to consultants Bain & Company (B&C) and carbon disclosure platform CDP, 64 per cent of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by UK companies are not covered by a target, rising to 69 per cent for Scope 3 emissions. Scope 1 and 2 emissions cover those that are generated by a company itself including the emissions of the energy it sources. Scope 3 emissions encompass those that are not produced by the company itself but are generated as a result of consumers using its products.

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Most lawsuits between Plastics Industry Association, former CEO dismissed; judge urges settlement

Plastics News

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson urged both sides to try to settle, saying in comments from the bench at an online Washington hearing that the case involves a relatively small amount of money and "is not likely to invoke much sympathy from the jury.

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Mastering invoice templates: Best tips for streamlining your business

Robotics Automation News

In the world of business, efficiency and professionalism are crucial. One often overlooked aspect of this is the creation and utilization of well-designed invoice templates. Invoices are not just pieces of paper requesting payment; they are a representation of your brand, your attention to detail, and your commitment to a smooth transaction process.

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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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System Dynamic and Frequency Response Analysis

Control.com

Understanding the building blocks of s-domain analysis and magnitude response theory can go a long way in helping engineers predict how and why some system design choices are made over others.

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Genetically-engineered bacteria could detect tumour DNA

E&T

The discovery was made using a new Cellular Assay for Targeted CRISPR-discriminated Horizontal gene transfer (CATCH), designed by scientists from the University of California San Diego and their colleagues in Australia. Their innovation, which detected cancer in the colons of mice, could pave the way for new biosensors capable of identifying various infections, cancers and other diseases.

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Cybersecurity automation for startups: Safeguarding digital assets

Robotics Automation News

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected digital landscape, cybersecurity is paramount for businesses of all sizes, particularly for startups that often handle sensitive data and proprietary information. Startups, despite their agility and innovation, can be particularly vulnerable to cyber threats due to limited resources and often insufficient cybersecurity measures.

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Taking a fresh look at sustainability, recycling

Plastics News

When Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, we talked about the impact it would have on the plastics industry. Early on I wondered, would this mean that the push toward circularity would go on the back burner?

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

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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Taiga begins deliveries of the Orca Performance personal watercraft

Canadian Manufacturing

Photo: CNW Group/Taiga Motors Corporation. MONTREAL — The electric vehicle manufacturer Taiga Motors Corporation begins the launch of its newest model, Orca Performance. After over six years of dedicated R&D, Taiga presents its 100 per cent electric Personal Watercraft (PWC). “Orca Performance stands as a true game-changer. This groundbreaking model represents a leap forward in mass-market boating electrification, showcasing our commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering exception

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A More Resilient Future with Automated Ransomware Recovery

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The constant evolution of the digital world has not only presented an abundance of opportunities, but also raised an equal amount of security challenges, ransomware being one of the most sinister.

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Canada and the City of Quinte West invest in transitioning to a full fleet of zero emission vehicles

Canadian Manufacturing

QUINTE WEST — A joint investment of $125,000 will go towards the transition to a full fleet of zero-emission vehicles for Quinte Transit. Through this investment, the City of Quinte West and Quinte Transit will complete the necessary planning required to transition to a full fleet of zero-emission vehicles, including an evaluation of the economic, technological, and environmental aspects of deploying zero-emission public transit vehicles. “The City of Quinte West is actively taking steps t

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School Tech Trends: Making Sense of AI, Security, and Future IT Workforce

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

If the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and the increasing need for security have you wondering how to make the best use of technology in learning, you’re not alone.

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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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Co-injection 101: “Multi-Layer Molding” basics

Plastics News

Hillenbrand companies maximize Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) material utilization through advancements in co-injection multi-layer technology.

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European Research Initiative Targets Sustainable Printed Electronics

Plastics Today

The Reform project aims to develop metal-free electronic components from bio-derived adhesives, conductive inks, and flexible substrates.

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Engineering and fabricating a one-of-a-kind bridge to span the Mississippi River

The Fabricator

Industrial Steel Construction fabricated the steel components and assemblies for a new arched bridge between Iowa and Illinois.

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Trends in warehouse operations with Kevin Lawton

Robotics Business Review

In this episode, we chat with podcaster Kevin Lawton about warehouse automation, evolution, and his fulfillment venture. The post Trends in warehouse operations with Kevin Lawton appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

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.