Design World

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Emerson introduced the ASCOTM Series 209 proportional flow control valves, which offer the highest standards of precision, pressure ratings, flow characteristics, and energy efficiency available in a purpose-built, compact architecture. With this combination of size and performance, Series 209 valves allow users to precisely regulate the flow of fluid in a wide range of devices that require… The post New Emerson valves deliver proportional flow control in exacting applications appeared fir

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 19, 2022

I had committed to a couple of events when the invitation to attend the AVEVA conference in San Francisco in November came my way. Many of my colleagues went out there thinking they had better opportunities to sell advertising than the alternative. Subsequently I received two announcements from the event. Both relate to data. Constellation Energy chooses AVEVA solution to enable easier, faster, cheaper data analytics.

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Although talk of a 2023 recession pervades mass media, metal fabricators don’t expect a significant slowdown. The data supports their view. Much of that has come from real evidence of reshoring and nearshoring across the manufacturing sector.

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In testimony to a Senate committee, the head of the Plastics Industry Association talked about recycled-content requirements, chemical recycling, limits on U.S. resin production and the need to improve recycling collection. Also, Texas is preparing for unseasonably cold temperatures, hoping to avoid a repeat of the 2021 winter storm that started supply chain problems that took months to resolve.

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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

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The deal is intended to foster greater collaboration on development of offshore renewable energy and grid infrastructure that will be needed for the to meet UK net zero carbon goals. The initiative could help to support the UK targets to increase offshore wind more than fivefold to 50GW by 2030 - up from 8.4 GW today. The agreement was signed with the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) which is an EU body overseeing an offshore energy grid that links nine countries in the North Sea region.

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Conversations with welders at FABTECH reveal that when it comes to pay, welders might have to be willing to change jobs—and possibly zip codes—as they climb their own version of the corporate ladder.

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E&T

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In a world first, the team at the Great Barrier Reef has been able to cryogenically freeze and store coral, with a new lightweight "cryomesh" that is cheaper and more efficient than current methods, Reuters has reported. In a December lab trial, scientists used the cryomesh to freeze coral larvae at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS).

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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Wireless charging and vertical take-off and landing aircraft made headlines in 2022 for good reason. So did a slew of EV startups and Elon Musk, but they weren't relishing the attention.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Point One Navigation, a specialist in precise positioning technology, has made its FusionEngine software compatible with ST’s TeseoAPP (Teseo ASIL Precise Positioning) GNSS Chipset. Point One says the combined solution assures functional safety at ASIL-B, a critical requirement for Level 3+ ADAS systems. The company describes its FusionEngine software as “a complete, high-performance ASIL-rated precise […].

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Capral Aluminium has completed the acquisition of Allyman Aluminium, a New South Wales-based company that provides distribution services to the South Coast. . The acquisition is aligned with Capral’s commitment to expand its distribution footprint and ensure it has Aluminium Trade Centres and hubs all throughout Australia. . Mark Murray, Capral’s NSW industrial sales manager, said Allyman’s acquisition will play an integral part in Capral’s long-term commitment to supporting Australian trades an

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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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Control.com

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Crouzet introduces the industrial automation market to the slimmest PLC. At only 17.5mm wide, the Millennium Slim is changing the way we think about control automation topology.

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Media Release by IMCRC. The Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre ’s (IMCRC) significant contributions to Australia’s manufacturing sector have been demonstrated with the release of an independent impact evaluation report into its 71 research and development (R&D) projects. The Impact of the IMCRC , produced by leading economics, policy and strategy advisory firm ACIL Allen , examines the economic, social and environmental benefits that IMCRC has generated for its industry and

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Sea Machines Robotics, a developer of pioneering maritime autonomy and perception systems, has installed its new AI-ris computer vision product onboard a United States Coast Guard (USCG) 270’ Famous-class Medium Endurance Cutter ahead of the vessel’s upcoming deployment. AI-ris uses artificial intelligence to identify and track visual targets of interest.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is an optical telescope produced and recently deployed by NASA. It orbits the Earth at a distance roughly four times farther than the moon, hiding from the sun in our planet’s shadow. Deployed this year, it is the largest orbiting telescope ever produced, and both its size and complexity provided numerous manufacturing challenges.

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Supply chain disruptions are taking their toll. So, how is it that LS Mtron Injection Molding Machines can produce new machinery and have it on its way to customers in just 100 days?

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The Guardian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Exclusive: Woman recounts 2018 attack as landmark lawsuit is brought against retailer on behalf of 130 Burmese former workers Analysis: How big brands like Tesco are drawn to ‘wild west of global supply chain’ A seven-year-old girl was raped in insecure accommodation at a factory producing clothes for Tesco in Thailand while her mother sewed F&F jeans late in the evening, it has been revealed.

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E&T

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Hydrogen will not play a major role in the UK’s efforts to reach net zero although it can grow to become “a big niche” fuel in particular sectors, MPs on the Commons Science and Technology Committee have said. In a new report, the Committee argues that hydrogen will probably have a “specific but limited” role in decarbonising sectors, for example where electrification is not possible, and as a means of storing energy.

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Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

ICYMI: As 2022 comes to a close, several additive manufacturing organizations are establishing foundations for growth and reaching milestones. Investments and collaboration with Lockheed Martin were announced by Sintavia and Fortify. SyBridge Technology will acquire assets from Radius. Hexagon invested in Divergent for a new automotive vehicle production process.

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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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E&T

DECEMBER 19, 2022

This fall was largely attributed to sectors including mechanical engineering, food and drink, tobacco, paper and printing & media, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said. The survey, which was based on the responses of 220 manufacturing firms, also found that selling price inflation is expected to accelerate slightly in the next three months although below the record high reached earlier this year.

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MRPEasy

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Peasy the Elf is the Production Manager of Santa’s Workshop. Leaning on some software magic and his decades of experience in manufacturing, he makes sure the right presents reach the right people each holiday season. Morning routine of Peasy the Elf Like most elves, Peasy the Elf was born with a mission. A mission to […]. The post A Day in the Life of a Manufacturing Elf appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Ensinger Group has purchased the assets of Poly-Tech Industrial Inc., a plastic shapes firm in Huntersville, N.C.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Weiler Abrasives , a leading provider of abrasives, power brushes and maintenance products for surface conditioning, has expanded its safety training program based on the SPOT (Speed & Size, Pressure, Orientation, Time) methodology. The program now includes a video series of six focused training modules for cutting wheels; grinding and combo wheels; cups, cones and plugs; coated abrasives; power brushes; and general abrasives and brushes.

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Modern Materials Handling

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Toyota’s commitment through this partnership includes $100,000 in financial support to Anchor House to be paid over the next four years. In 2022, Anchor House provided more than 10,500 nights of shelter to citizens in need and served over 14,000 people through its food pantry.

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Counterdrone system manufacturer DroneShield said it is on its way to posting a new all-time high record revenue for 2022, with the industry’s continuous rapid global growth. . In an ASX announcement , DroneShield said the company has seen a significant number of achievements in 2022, including the recommendation by the US Army’s Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office for the rollout of DroneShield systems, as part of the SAIC consortium, across the US Department of Defense. .

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The plant in Lugoff, S.C., is expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2023.

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Fabric recycling startup Worn Up has ventured into a partnership with Australia’s national science agency CSIRO to test and improve its efforts to turn old faded uniforms into pieces of furniture. . Under CSIRO ’s Kick-Start grant program, the company, which originated from local startup manufacturer Sustainable Schoolwear, will be able to tap into the expertise of CSIRO’s scientists and advanced facilities and equipment to further advance its methods. .

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The Guardian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

CBI calls for support on energy costs as country will be in recession throughout much of 2023 Britain’s factory output is falling at its fastest rate in more than two years amid growing signs that rising inflation has pushed the economy into recession. At a time of severe cost pressures and weaker demand for their goods at home and abroad, companies responding to the monthly survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said they expected no letup in the tough trading environment in earl

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Media Release by OMRON. OMRON , a global leader in factory automation including Industry 4.0 solutions, has announced the opening of its 1st Automation Center exclusively catering the Logistics Industry in Singapore, South-East Asia and Oceania. This is OMRON’s 2nd Automation Center in Singapore, 6th in APAC and 38th worldwide. . Named as OMRON AUTOMATION CENTER SINGAPORE for Logistics, it is one of the first solution development centers to support the adoption of Robotics Middleware Framework

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Fashion for Good, a global, collaborative and sustainable innovation platform for the fashion industry has now launched a six-month project to test the use of compostable plastic bags that would allow consumers without access to municipal composting facilities an at-home composting option.

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Media Release by Clipsal by Schneider Electric. Due to increased costs across the global supply chain, Australians have been feeling the impact of sharp energy price increases. With summer quickly approaching, families are preparing for these bills to potentially climb even higher as they try to keep their home comfortable. According to the AEMC ( Australian Energy Market Commission ), the average annual Australian electricity bill comes to a whopping $1,645.

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