Tue.Nov 14, 2023

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Rockwell Automation Focuses on Merging Sustainability and Productivity

Automation World

During the ESG Summit at Automation Fair 2023, the strategy of combining sustainability and digital transformation was discussed not as a distant strategy for manufacturers, but an impending requirement.

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IDS Imaging Development Systems’ Philip Freidin on vision systems

Design World

In this episode of Design World’s Technology Tuesdays Podcast, VP, Editorial Director Paul J. Heney chats about vision systems with Philip Freidin, an Applications Engineer with IDS Imaging Development Systems Inc. They discuss new and interesting applications, how to select the best industrial camera system, and what the future holds for this important technology area.… The post IDS Imaging Development Systems’ Philip Freidin on vision systems appeared first on Design World.

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Lockheed Martin Explores Use of Autonomous Robots

Automation World

Using Xaba’s xCognition artificial neural network, Lockheed Martin improved the accuracy and consistency of its commercial robots in airframe manufacturing.

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Neugart extends Economy series gearboxes by smaller frame sizes

Design World

Neugart responds to the desire of many machine builders for more compact, lighter servo drives with two corresponding gearboxes: The newly developed PLQE040 and PLFE055 extend the proven Economy series PLQE and PLFE by two smaller frame sizes and round out the corresponding portfolio downwards. In packaging and many other machines, countless small handling units… The post Neugart extends Economy series gearboxes by smaller frame sizes appeared first on Design World.

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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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Motion Control: Electric or Pneumatic

Automation World

In complex machines with multi-axis motion control, pneumatic and electric options abound. Making the selection often depends on the application’s speed and length of travel as well as facility infrastructure.

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Regal Rexnord features concept Automated Guided Vehicle

Design World

Regal Rexnord Corporation will feature an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) concept controlled by Kollmorgen that is equipped with ModSort technology at Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day, Booth 224. The show will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on November 16, 2023. Visitors to the company’s booth can view the operational concept AGV, which… The post Regal Rexnord features concept Automated Guided Vehicle appeared first on Design World.

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Traco Power’s new TCI 500U series supports IoT applications

Design World

TRACO POWER releases their new TCI 500U series of power supplies rated up to 450 W @ 230 VAC and 400 W @ 115 VAC conduction-cooled operation and 500 W with 30 CFM airflow. This series was designed to support applications where forced air cooling is not desired or not available. Available in a compact… The post Traco Power’s new TCI 500U series supports IoT applications appeared first on Design World.

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How Future Innovations Will Impact Robotic Integration

Automation World

Misa Ilkhechi highlights the transformative advancements in robotic integration over the past five years, particularly in interoperability.

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The Resurgence of 'Shop Class' in American High Schools

Modern Machine Shop

Edgar was a pain in the neck. Or maybe we should say, it was difficult for some of the teachers at Edgar’s high school to appreciate his distinct learning style. Edgar was disruptive. He had a smart mouth and tried to talk his way out of everything, including his poor grades in core classes. A student operates a drill press at Brandywine High School.

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Solving Supply Chain Issues with Distributed Manufacturing

Automation World

By enabling manufacturer-certified parts to be licensed and printed through Markforged's global 3D printer network, manufacturers can address common inventory and supply chain problems.

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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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GreenPower achieves 125 per cent revenue increase from previous year

Canadian Manufacturing

The EV Star Hydrant Truck is configured to pump fuel from either in-ground fuel plumbing or underground tanks and has an integrated lift for the fuel line and fueling technician to reach the plane’s wing re-fueling inlet. (PRNewsfoto/GreenPower Motor Company) VANCOUVER — GreenPower Motor Company Inc., announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of the 2024 fiscal year.

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Augmentus Secures $5 million Series A Funding to Automate High-Mix and Complex Manufacturing with No-Code Robotics

Robotics Automation News

Augmentus pioneers intelligent, no-code computer vision and robot motion planning, enabling industrial robot programming in minutes instead of days Augmentus, the global leader in intelligent and no-code robotics software solutions, today announced the successful completion of a USD 5 million Series A funding round.

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Precision facility unlocks new capabilities for defence manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

The University of South Australia’s (UniSA) new Precision Engineering Centre is at the cutting-edge of defence manufacturing, quite literally. The facility hosts micro and nano-machining equipment that is unique in Australia and brings exceptional strategic value to Australian industries, including defence and space. The new centre, located at UniSA’s Future Industries Institute, is the culmination of a decade-long collaboration between the SA Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility

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Maximizing Compensation: Strategies Your Greyhound Accident Lawyer Will Use to Maximize Your Compensation

Robotics Automation News

You’ve been in a serious Greyhound bus accident. Your injuries are severe, and you’re facing mountains of medical bills and lost wages. The bus company is offering you a settlement, but it seems low considering everything you’ve been through. You need an experienced Greyhound accident lawyer to fight for maximum compensation on your behalf.

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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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Schoolgirls design the kit for the Moon’s first football team

E&T

England Lioness and Women’s Euro 2022 winner Beth England, of Tottenham Hotspur, has unveiled the first official Moon United kit, designed by two talented schoolgirls. Erim Ali, 13, and Ishaani Nair, 7, were the winners of the competition hosted by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which asked school children aged 4 to 13 to design home and away kits for the lunar footballers of the future.

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Siemens donates VR manufacturing simulation kit to Scenca

Canadian Manufacturing

(CNW Group/Seneca Polytechnic) TORONTO — Beginning this academic year, students in Seneca’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Technology will benefit from a Siemens donation of a virtual reality (VR) manufacturing simulation kit and 25 seats of industry-leading Tecnomatix® from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. The professional virtual reality (VR) equipment enables students to experience the Industry 4.0 environment, including technologies such as digital t

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The Art of Uniformity: Ensuring Consistency in Data Collection

Robotics Automation News

In today’s world driven by data, maintaining consistency in data collection is highly crucial. It not only ensures the accuracy and reliability of the collected data but also forms a strong foundation for meaningful analysis and decision-making. However, achieving uniformity in data collection can be quite challenging.

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Iceland to impose new property tax to pay for lava barriers following earthquake swarm

E&T

Icelandic officials are preparing for a possible volcanic eruption following a “seismic swarm” that has seen the Reykjanes Peninsula be hit by about 1,400 earthquakes in 24 hours. As part of the nation’s efforts to protect its infrastructure from geothermal activity, Iceland has passed a new law that establishes a tax of 0.08 per cent of a property’s fire insurance valuation on all homes for a reported duration of three years.

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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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Troubleshooting PLCs: Recognizing Visual Status Indicators and LEDs

Control.com

Machine downtime can be very stressful for everybody involved. Next time you face a challenging system failure, try some of these LED troubleshooting techniques to reduce stress.

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iMerit Introduces Defect Detection Solution for Advanced Manufacturing

Metrology

iMerit, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) data solutions company, has introduced a new defect detection solution to accelerate AI development for advanced manufacturing and warehouse robotics applications. The post iMerit Introduces Defect Detection Solution for Advanced Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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China’s carbon emissions set to decrease from 2024

E&T

China’s carbon emissions are set to fall in 2024, according to new analysis for Carbon Brief. The country – the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter – is projected to account for 45 per cent of global CO2 emissions between 2023 and 2050. China has recently witnessed an increase in its CO2 emissions of 4.7 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2023.

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Ontario supports auto parts manufacturers in Durham region

Automation Mag

The Ontario government is supporting 26 small and medium-sized automotive parts suppliers with an investment of $3.5 million through the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP), an initiative to support local manufacturers and expand Ontario’s end-to-end automotive supply chain. The suppliers are investing almost $9.6 million in new tools and technology to enhance their competitiveness and create 111 new, good-paying jobs.

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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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Tungsten electrode selection and preparation for welders

The Fabricator

Welders, take note: Choosing the optimal tungsten electrode requires you to consider the right tungsten material, tip geometry, and tip preparation.

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Innovation and partnership for the AI journey ahead

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

A Cisco study reveals serious gaps in AI readiness around the world. But opportunities are massive, and Cisco is ready to help. Technology change is never easy. AI is uniquely complex.

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US partnership to shore up South Australia’s shipbuilding capabilities

Manufacturer's Monthly

The South Australian Government is partnering with the United States’ largest shipbuilder HII to accelerate the development of of the state’s defence industry workforce, skills, and supply chain. Through its newly formed entity in Australia, HII Nuclear Australia Pty Ltd, HII will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the South Australian Government.

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UK to loosen restrictions to register new chemical products

E&T

The UK has published a policy paper establishing its progress on the development of new chemical regulations that are expected to replace the European Union (EU) standards post-Brexit, known as UK Reach. However, experts have expressed concerns that the new rules would expose citizens to potentially dangerous substances. The government’s new plans will aim to reduce the “hazard” information that chemical companies must provide to register substances in the UK to an “irreducible minimum” in a bid

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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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Put local jobs first: Have your say

Manufacturer's Monthly

Businesses and workers are invited to help shape the future of the Local Jobs First policy by providing feedback to the Victorian Government to support Victorian businesses into a strong pipeline of work across the state. Minister for Jobs and Industry Natalie Hutchins called for input into the proposed reforms to the Local Jobs First Act 2003 – Australia’s longest-standing industry participation law.

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AIOps Drives Exceptional Digital Experience Through Network Assurance

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Part 5 of the six-part series – The 2023 Global Networking Trends Report series The distributed workforce―and the distributed applications and services they consume―have vastly changed the enterp… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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SPEE3D and the Australian Government to deliver 3D printing tech to Ukraine

Manufacturer's Monthly

SPEE3D , have announced a strategic collaboration with the Australian Government, aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defence capabilities amidst ongoing conflict. Their WarpSPEE3D printers, along with comprehensive training, will be provided to Ukrainian soldiers and engineers. As part of this initiative, we will strategically deploy three of our WarpSPEE3D printers across various locations in Ukraine.

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What Is Edge Computing and Why Is It Important?

Seeburger

Edge computing is cutting-edge technology that is transforming the way we process data in digitally networked ecosystems. But exactly what is edge computing and why is edge computing important? Edge computing brings processing power closer to the source of data, rather than sending it to a centralized location.

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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.