Design World
AUGUST 30, 2023
Belden Inc., a global supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, announces four new products and updates that are designed to maintain connectivity in rugged environments and ensure uptime. Data Acquisition & Transmission Belden OptiTuff Connectivity and Cable Management options support new field-termination connectivity for OptiTuff Mini Fiber Cables.
E&T
AUGUST 30, 2023
The amount of electricity that the EU generated from fossil fuels in 2023 has hit a record low, according to clean energy thinktank Ember. The 27-nation bloc produced 410TWh of electricity from polluting sources, amounting to 33 per cent of the EU’s total power in the first half of this year. This is the lowest amount based on available data. The drop in fossil fuel generation was driven by a 4.6 per cent (-61TWh) fall in demand for electricity, prompted by high gas and power prices, as well a
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Design World
AUGUST 30, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s MR-J3 Servo Amplifiers are highly flexible and designed to fit a wide range of applications while providing industry-leading technology and performance. Mitsubishi Electric recently announced that this product would enter its discontinuance phase in its lifecycle, meaning new unit stock is very limited and/or nonexistent.
SMMT
AUGUST 30, 2023
UK car production surges 31.6% in July marking sixth consecutive month of growth. Double digit rises in demand from overseas and UK, up 36.1% and 13.7% respectively. Year-to-date, factories turn out 526,619 cars, with volumes up 14.2% on first seven months of 2022. UK car production surged in July, rising 31.6% to mark the sixth consecutive month of growth, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 76,451 units rolled off factory li
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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.
Design World
AUGUST 30, 2023
Productivity and flexibility for personalized packaging with B&R Codian Automation specialist B&R is using this year’s PackExpo exhibition in Las Vegas to feature open solutions with Codian robot mechanics, now integrated and rebranded within B&R. The Codian portfolio of delta configurations, including class-leading hygienic models, is open to any control platform and can be incorporated… The post Open robot mechanics and adaptive automation at PackExpo appeared first on
Plastics News
AUGUST 30, 2023
If Hollywood ever gets around to making a Plastic Man movie, Jeremy Pafford should get an audition for the main role. Pafford covered plastics markets for more than a decade for research firm ICIS. He recently posted a photo on LinkedIn about a medical procedure. "So I had a little work done in the past few weeks to unwind what has been a two-years-long pinched nerve in my neck," Pafford wrote.
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E&T
AUGUST 30, 2023
The research found that people’s attention levels and how engrossed they are in on-screen activities can be detected from their eye movements. Although fully autonomous driverless cars are not yet available for personal use, cars with a ‘driverless’ autopilot mode are available for commercial private use in some locations, including Germany and certain US states.
Design World
AUGUST 30, 2023
Version 5.30 of dataFEED OPC Suite from Softing Industrial offers two new features: an OPC UA tunnel to increase security for OPC Classic communication plus support for InfluxDB databases. The dataFEED OPC UA Tunnel is a new component of Softing Industrial’s dataFEED OPC Suite. It enables easy and secure access to OPC Classic servers across… The post OPC UA tunnel increases security for OPC Classic communication appeared first on Design World.
Plastics News
AUGUST 30, 2023
The facility will create 29 R&D and manufacturing jobs after it opens early next year; the company's goal is to become a pioneer of sustainable solutions.
Design World
AUGUST 30, 2023
With the extension of its production location in Jimbolia, Romania, the FAULHABER Group is taking a significant step to boost its competitiveness on the market and at the same time to satisfy the growing demand for its high-quality products. FAULHABER Motors Romania S.R.L with around 170 employees and a production area of 2,850 square meters… The post New building with diverse production possibilities appeared first on Design World.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 30, 2023
Comment Innes Willox – Chief Executive of the national employer association, Ai Group More Australian companies sell products to New Zealand than any other market. Yes, China is our biggest market by value, but that sits in the offices of just a few companies; more than 18,000 Australia companies rely on New Zealand customers for sales. When the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA or CER) was signed in 1983 it was ground breaking and held up as the e
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2023
Costs are rising, so now’s a good time to review how exactly to account for them when quoting a job.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 30, 2023
Australian enviro-tech startup, Samsara Eco , is creating Australia’s first infinite recycling Research & Development (R&D) facility. Positioned within the Poplars Innovation Precinct at Jerrabomberra, Queanbeyan in Regional NSW , the new R&D facility will provide a new home base for Samsara Eco to scale its patented enzymatic capabilities and will serve as a key milestone for the company as it moves towards recycling 1.5 million tonnes of plastic per annum by 2030.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2023
Twenty Three, a global LED housing and framing producer based in Belgium, has announced it will invest $3 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operations in Gallatin, Tenn.
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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
AUGUST 30, 2023
Given the sluggish pace at which the government is rolling out new chargers, the UK is expected to miss its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023. The location of chargepoints is as important as the absolute number, as well-located chargers give drivers the confidence that they will not run out of battery power on longer journeys.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 30, 2023
One of the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers continues to invest, grow and create new skilled jobs in the state, strengthening Victoria ’s manufacturing expertise and capabilities. Minister for Manufacturing Sovereignty Ben Carroll today welcomed Boeing’s growth in Victoria, with the company creating more than 200 new jobs this year alone, an increase of almost 25 per cent and bringing its workforce in the state to more than 1000.
Control.com
AUGUST 30, 2023
PyGWalker is an open-source data visualization tool for developing dashboards and analytics. To get you started down the right path here's a hands-on guide on how to use PyGWalker to visualize a pseudo-milling dataset.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 30, 2023
A new compressed air system featuring two ELGi EG series oil-lubricated screw air compressors has delivered reliability and energy efficiency gains to building products manufacturer Belmont Timber. L ocated in Fairfield Sydney, Belmont Timber has been operating since 1951 and is owned and managed by Gary Walker. The company has developed engineered timber and improved its processes to become one of the pre-eminent timber companies in New South Wales.
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E&T
AUGUST 30, 2023
Ministers have made available a further £341m of previously allocated funding for development work on the project, adding to the £170m the project was granted just last month. The money will be used to ramp up activity at the Suffolk site, supporting continued preparation works such as constructing onsite training facilities for apprentices, further development of the plant’s engineering design, and investments in the local community.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 30, 2023
ZERO Automotive , specialists in electrified light vehicles for the mining space, has unveiled its second-generation Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series-based ZED70 Ti, which features an unprecedented 50 per cent more power, with fast charging in under half an hour. Founded in Adelaide in 2018, ZERO Automotive’s aim is to produce the world’s safest and toughest electric underground vehicle, with the company’s founder Dave Mitchell using his extensive engineering background to shape the future of the sp
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 30, 2023
(CNW Group/Unifor) VANCOUVER — Members of Unifor Local 1132 at the Crofton mill in British Columbia received notice on Monday, August 28 that the scheduled restart of the mill, slated for the end of the month, has been delayed by at least another 30 days. “A few months ago, the company stood beside federal and provincial government representatives to announce nearly $70 million in combined investments for the Crofton mill and it is beyond disappointing that a restart is being delayed yet a
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 30, 2023
Australian electrolyser company Hysata has announced the appointment of leading global clean energy, technology and sustainability expert and investor Michael Liebreich to its Global Advisory Council. Hysata ’s Global Advisory Council now includes former Australian Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel AO, former UK Climate Change and Energy Minister Claire O’Neill and Michael Liebreich.
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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
E&T
AUGUST 30, 2023
‘Operation Duck Hunt’ was a multinational effort that was able to infiltrate and dismantle Qakbot, a malware that could remotely control over 700,000 computers around the world. The operation has been described as “o ne of the largest US-led disruptions of a botnet infrastructure”. It was l ed by FBI forces, with a collaboration of partners in F rance, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Latvia and the UK.
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 30, 2023
TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) welcomes the support of the New Democratic Party, the Bloc Québécois and the Green Party on the need to extend the current Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) repayment deadline. Four months are left until the CEBA repayment is due on December 31. If the CEBA loan is not repaid by then, small business owners will lose the up to $20,000 forgivable portion and begin paying interest on a much larger loan balance. “Thousands
Automation Mag
AUGUST 30, 2023
Cobourg manufacturers Beneco Packaging and Custom Plastics International Limited are investing a total of $8.4 million with support from Ontario government. These investments will increase the production of made-in-Ontario products and create 30 new, good-paying jobs in Cobourg. Beneco Packaging, a wholesale packaging firm, is investing $7 million to purchase new automated equipment that will expand its product line and increase and speed up production.
Plastics News
AUGUST 30, 2023
Mocom is continuing to streamline its global presence with the adoption of a single brand name for its worldwide businesses.
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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.
Automation Mag
AUGUST 30, 2023
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), an association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, announced the addition of three distributors to its membership roster. Gordon Russell Limited : A Canadian family-owned enterprise with a history dating back to 1930, Gordon Russell Limited has been supplying and servicing certified engineered products to industries in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest of the U.S.A.
Plastics News
AUGUST 30, 2023
TC Transcontinental Packaging works with plastics recyclers to use post-consumer resins in their flexible packaging.
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 30, 2023
Cellula’s Solus-XR XLUUV undergoes its inaugural sea trials off the shores of West Vancouver, BC on August 29, 2023 (CNW Group/Cellula Robotics Ltd.) BURNABY — Cellula Robotics Ltd., announces that a project which commenced in early 2023, the Solus-XR XLUUV has officially embarked on its sea trials, signifying a crucial stride in the company’s development of its hydrogen fuel cell powered autonomous underwater systems. “This momentous achievement is a testament to Cellula’
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2023
Nordfab, a manufacturer of clamp-together ductwork for dust collection, has completed a 54,000-sq.-ft. addition of production and warehouse space in Thomasville, N.C.
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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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