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Energy Monitoring for Manufacturers Gets Easier

Automation World

Opto 22’s Benson Hougland explains how manufacturers can quickly track their most expensive energy costs using Inductive Automation’s Ignition and the groov RIO energy monitoring unit.

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Meet the new FlexiBowl 200, a compact automated feeding solution

Design World

The FlexiBowl 200 is ARS Automation’s latest innovation in its lineup of flexible feeding solutions. The new product is designed compactly with powerful performance to address the growing demands of modern manufacturing and is suitable for handling small parts ranging from 1 to 10 mm. The feeding solution is 25% shorter and 50% slimmer than… The post Meet the new FlexiBowl 200, a compact automated feeding solution appeared first on Design World.

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Human Factors and Ergonomics

Gary Mintchell

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society features research into such things as how humans focus on displays and controls, how humans work to lift, reach, and twist in various occupations. The Society has been mostly academic, but Susan Kotowski, outgoing President, has led an initiative to reach out to practitioners fostering joint collaboration into research.

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Does TPMS need a pressure sensor?

Design World

It seems obvious that a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), required by several governments, would need a pressure sensor. But that’s not true. Alternative approaches take advantage of other sensing capabilities in a vehicle, computing, and algorithms to implement a solution for TPMS that meets legislated requirements. The alternative, indirect, approach has been used for […] The post Does TPMS need a pressure sensor?

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Changing the Game with MES: Cut Costs, Drive Efficiency, & Achieve Sustainability Goals!

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes

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Inductive Automation Ignition Community Conference

Gary Mintchell

I think I’ve been to all twelve Inductive Automation Ignition Community Conferences in Folsom, CA. It’s possible I missed one. They are always enjoyable. It’s truly a community where people share ideas and show success stories. The partner ecosystem for Ignition consists of strong, smaller, innovative companies and creative systems integrators. To quote from the press release, Now in its twelfth year, the Ignition Community Conference (ICC) brings together industrial professionals from around th

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AutomationDirect offers RHINO PSE-S Series encapsulated chassis mount power supplies

Design World

AutomationDirect has added the RHINO PSE-S series power supplies which are fully encapsulated in ultra-compact, low-profile housings and ideal for space-limited applications. These cost-effective power supplies offer a wide input voltage range, up to 89% efficiency, and are available in 5, 12, 15, and 24 VDC output voltage options with up to 4.1A/50W.

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168 Manufacturing introduces FullShop Gen 3 for affordable coolant automation at IMTS

Design World

168 Manufacturing announced at IMTS the upcoming availability of its reengineered FullShop Gen 3 solutions, which makes coolant automation more affordable and easier to install. Built on years of real-world experience and market feedback, Gen 3 uses modern software and electronics, plus a new fluid architecture, to deliver best-in-class value, performance and simplicity.

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Cleaning Technologies Group announces expansion of Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics

The Fabricator

Cleaning Technologies Group LLC, a provider of parts washer technology and custom-engineered machinery, has relocated its Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics division from Jamestown, N.Y., to Cincinnati and expanded its operations.

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5 Reasons Why Developers Should Attend Security Conferences

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

On the first night of BlackHat USA, I made conversation with a few friendly penetration testers who were perplexed when I told them I was a developer. Why would I be at a cybersecurity conference? …What was I hoping to get out of it?

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5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit

NIST Manufacturing

SAVE THE DATE 5x5 ― the confirmation of a strong and clear signal ― and the place to make your voice heard and drive public safety communications forward.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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Longer For Larger Machines: Renishaw Offers Extended FORTiS Encoder Scales

Control.com

Renishaw has expanded the capabilities of its FORTiS encoder scales to accommodate longer lengths, specifically targeting larger machine tools.

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Breakthrough in medical imaging generates high-quality scans of blood vessels in real time

E&T

A new hand-held scanner generates highly detailed photoacoustic tomography (PAT) imaging scans in real time, providing doctors with an accurate view of a patient’s blood vessels.

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ARS Automation designs compact FlexiBowl 200 to handle small parts

Robotics Business Review

The FlexiBowl 200 parts feeder is shorter and slimmer than previous models. Source: ARS Automation As industrial robots become ever faster and more accurate, they need automated systems upstream and downstream to keep up. ARS Automation this month announced the launch of FlexiBowl 200, it latest flexible feeding system for modern manufacturing. The FlexiBowl 200 combines compact design and performance, making it suitable for handling small parts ranging from 1 to 10 mm (0.03 to 0.3 in.), claimed

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Toyota Motors and Mazda issue recalls in Canada

Canadian Manufacturing

More than 12,000 vehicles in Canada are included in two separate recalls by Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda. Toyota is recalling 5,585 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrids due to a braking issue that could increase the risk of crashing. The issue affects 2023 and 2024 models. The automaker says some vehicles could experience a hard brake pedal that can cause the stopping distance to be more than expected.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.

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See the future (and your peers) at Pipe + Tube Omaha

The Fabricator

This year’s Pipe and Tube Conference in Omaha is one and a half days of valuable education and plant tours.

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BAE Systems to establish new head office in Lot Fourteen, Adelaide

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Innovation Centre, where BAE Systems will establish their new head office. (Image: premsphotogallery) Australian defence firm BAE Systems recently signed on as a cornerstone tenant in Lot Fourteen’s Innovation Centre, establishing itself as a significant industry contributor to South Australia’s connected Innovation Places network. The new location situates BAE Systems at the centre of South Australia’s defence and critical technologies innovation, giving them increased accessibility to the

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Toyota and Mazda recall Canadian vehicles over safety concerns

Automation Mag

Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda are recalling more than 12,000 vehicles in Canada Toyota is recalling 5,585 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrids due to a braking issue that could increase the risk of crashing. The issue affects 2023 and 2024 models. The automaker says some vehicles could experience a hard brake pedal that can cause the stopping distance to be more than expected.

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‘It’s heartbreaking’: gloom in Port Talbot as steel town’s last blast furnace closes

The Guardian Manufacturing

As workers finish their last shift, local people lament the end of an era and fear devastating impact in south Wales With the closure of Port Talbot, UK must step up investment in green jobs Alun Davies looks across to the plumes of steam that rise from Port Talbot’s last blast furnace, soon to be extinguished. The mood in the rainswept south Wales steel town is “heartbreaking”, says Davies, the national officer for the steelworkers’ union Community and a former steelworker of nine years.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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Top 10 Under 40 2024: Meet Lawrence Lee from Armo Tool

Automation Mag

M anufacturing AUTOMATION’s annual Top 10 Under 40 winner celebrates the young leaders who raise the bar and set an exemplary example for their colleagues. These young luminaries epitomize the spirit of innovation, driving transformative change and inspiring their peers with their visionary approaches. They are not just shaping the future of manufacturing automation but also influencing the entire industry landscape.

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Canadore College opens its Innovation Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Prototyping

Canadian Manufacturing

The workshops included critical minerals, EV battery materials and testing, and Canadore’s Motive Power Zero Emission Training Centre. They were conducted by automotive, electrical, and innovation experts at Canadore College, within ICAMP, and staff from Miller Technology, a North Bay company that develops advanced technologies for contemporary mining operations (CNW Group/Canadore College) NORTH BAY — Canadore College’s Innovation Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Prototyping (ICAMP)

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PTDA adds new members: Eastern Sales and Proton.ai

Automation Mag

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), an association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, has added two new members – a new distributor member Eastern Sales and a new associate member Proton.ai. Eastern Sales reportedly specializes in finding difficult-to-find items. Additionally, through their industrial belt division, the company can also install belts as wide as 72 inches.

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IPS Adhesives Expands MMA Adhesives Portfolio with Acquisition of L&L Acrylate/MMA Technology

Manufacturing Tomorrow

This acquisition complements IPS Adhesives’ specialist MMA-based product offering and provides a platform that enhances its ability to deliver innovative solutions that facilitate lightweighting and the bonding of dissimilar materials.

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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Britain buys semiconductor factory to secure supply for military

Manufacturing Management

The British government has bought a struggling factory from the U.S. firm Coherent Inc. to secure domestic manufacture of gallium arsenide semiconductors, used in military technology including fighter jets, Reuters reported.

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The software era has begun: will you turn left or right?

E&T

Comment: The deep software-driven transformation of the automotive industry should be a wake-up call for manufacturing. David Hughes, director of UKI Solutions Consulting at PTC, discusses why a new approach to product development is needed.

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Introducing Verisurf 2025

Metrology

Verisurf software is designed to support the manufacturing enterprise, whether in the quality lab, on the shop floor, or out in the field. Verisurf solution suites are purpose-based, and additional application modules can be added as needs increase. The post Introducing Verisurf 2025 appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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MMT Chats: Cavalier Tool & Mfg. Talks VR in Mold Design

Mold Making Technology

Join me as I speak with Peter Gossmann, Cavalier Tool & Mfg Sales Manager, to get the scoop on this leading mold builder's use of an immersive virtual reality experience developed with Invest Windsor-Essex to enhance the understanding of mold design. For more MMT Chats, click here.

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11 KPIs for Measuring Innovation Success

Measuring innovation success is critical yet challenging for organizations, often leading to confusion over which KPIs to use. Many rely on inappropriate metrics borrowed from other departments, wasting resources and overlooking valuable opportunities. This guide outlines why innovation metrics are hard to track and offers a framework for creating effective KPIs.

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Mitutoyo Announces Upgraded QuantuMike Digimatic Micrometer

Metrology

The new and improved QuantuMike is a groundbreaking new micrometer, designed to redefine efficiency and precision in handheld measurement devices. Engineered to meet the demands of manufacturing professionals, the QuantuMike boasts high-speed operation, high accuracy measurements, and unparalleled ease of use. The post Mitutoyo Announces Upgraded QuantuMike Digimatic Micrometer appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Tackling the Core Challenges of Production Scheduling

Fabricating & Metal Work

Most manufacturers continue to be manually driven from a management perspective, often relying on operators and shop floor personnel to collect, compile and enter information. While a necessary evil in manufacturing, it’s surprising that scheduling has not evolved beyond the current standard. Many manufacturers continue to struggle with the complexities of scheduling, often due to the limitations of traditional tools and the unpredictable nature of the shop floor.

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Teledyne DALSA Unveils Next Generation AI-Powered Smart Camera

Metrology

Teledyne DALSA, a global leader in machine vision technology, has announced its next generation AI-powered BOA3 smart camera for industrial automation and inspection. The post Teledyne DALSA Unveils Next Generation AI-Powered Smart Camera appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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WILA USA Lives Press Brake Productivity

Fabricating & Metal Work

WILA’s state-of-the-art clamping and crowning systems offer the ultimate solution when it comes to efficiently changing tools, whether hydraulic, mechanical or pneumatic. The team at WILA USA (Louisville, KY) builds its relationships with customers by prioritizing their satisfaction with its products and services when responding to bending challenges in sheet metal.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro