Design World

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Strenuous movements that include heavy lifting, pushing, or straining account for most non-fatal workplace injuries across the United States. In fact, 84% of injuries resulting in time away from work are caused by overexertion, reactions (such as slips or falls), or hazardous contact with objects and equipment. What’s more: employees 45 to 55 are most… The post How to choose a safe and effective counterbalancing system appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Exhibits by Beckhoff, Schneider Electric, Stratus Technologies, and Festo highlight growing trends around automation use in the CPG industries.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

With the integration of OPC UA Reverse Connect into its dataFEED OPC Suite Extended V5.22, Softing enables secure communication between OPC UA components in OT and IT that are separated by firewalls or DMZs. dataFEED OPC Suite Extended is an all-in-one solution for OPC communication and cloud connectivity, providing access to controllers and IoT devices… The post dataFEED OPC Suite Extended offers additional security for data integration with OPC UA Reverse Connect appeared first on Design

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Festo engineers continually amaze me with innovations I would never have expected. I first heard of it as a pneumatics company. What new and interesting could come out of that milieu? Then came a visit to the German headquarters followed with many other meetings. Turns out many interesting things. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not the new discovery marketers would have us believe.

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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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Design World

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Michael Cinquemani the 31st recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. He received the accolade during the PTDA 2022 Industry Summit on October 28 in Nashville. Established in 1984, the Warren Pike Award honors individuals who have demonstrated… The post Michael Cinquemani of Master Power Transmission honored with PTDA Warren Pike Award appeared first

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

October new car registrations rise 26.4% in third month of growth, with hybrid and battery electric vehicles driving uplift. Despite bumper month, market on course for weakest year since 1982 but recovery expected to continue in 2023. Plug-ins account for 21.5% of new registrations but infrastructure rollout risks hampering government zero emission ambition.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

6 River Systems (6RS), part of e-commerce platform company Shopify, has unveiled new features for its robotic fulfillment solution that enhances productivity and flexibility for warehouse operators. Integrated with 6RS’ SaaS-based Fulfillment Execution System and autonomous mobile robot (AMR), Chuck, these new features position the company as the most configurable warehouse automation solution provider on […].

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

While companies have talked about the benefits of having production closer to home for some time, the COVID-19 pandemic, global shipping congestion and federal dollars for U.S. manufacturing of computer chips and electric vehicle parts pushed reshoring from the "maybe" column to "yes.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

TeamViewer, a provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalisation solutions, is partnering with mobility solutions provider Hyundai Motor to digitalise business operations and manufacturing processes for Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS). TeamViewer and Hyundai Motor Company will cooperate to maximise digitalisation benefits in HMGICS’ smart factory using TeamViewer’s Augmented Reality (AR) platform, […].

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The upgraded BioFabrication Facility (BFF) aims to prove that microgravity is conducive to bioprinting. The ultimate goal is to print human organs in space for patients needing transplants on Earth.

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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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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

ForwardX Robotics, an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and warehouse solutions provider, has added the Apex 1400-L to its list of AMRs available in the United States. Apex 1400-L is a fully autonomous forklift which further enhances ForwardX’s capabilities in warehousing workflows including receiving, putaway, replenishment, raw material movement, and shipping.

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

A total of 71 people will lose their jobs when the plastics company shutters Dec. 31, according to a court-appointed receiver.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CNC machining is an important process in the manufacturing industry that involves using computers to control automated cutting and milling machines, which carve out parts from large blocks of raw materials like metal, wood, and plastic. In this article, we’ll discuss CNC precision machining, how it works, and its advantages over other machining methods, such […].

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It was great to feel the energy of a major trade show once again. There's no way to replace face-to-face interaction, even if we're all doing it a bit less than we did pre-COVID.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Festo has been showcasing it flying robotic dragonfly and swift at the recent RoboBoston event – the MassRobotics sponsored 5th annual Robot Block Party. The design of the Festo BionicOpter was inspired by the flight of the dragonfly. Like its natural role model, the ultra-light aircraft can move in all directions, hover on the spot, […].

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Graduates in the training program tweaked for North America get paid, earn nationally recognized journeyman's certificate and receive a full-time job offer from Engel upon completion.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Flexiv, a general-purpose robotics company, has agreed a partnership with its new US-based integration company Infinity Robotics. As a Flexiv integration partner, Infinity Robotics will work with customers to maximize production efficiency by installing Flexiv’s range of adaptive robots into their settings. With more than ten years of experience in the distribution and manufacturing of […].

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E&T

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The investigations in Australia and the European Union showed a rise in cyber threats over the past twelve months, fuelled by the war in Ukraine and wider geopolitical tensions. . The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)'s annual cyber threat report said the company received 76,000 cyber-crime reports last financial year, up 13 per cent from the previous period, and resulting in costs of A $39,000 for a small business and A$62,000 for a large business.

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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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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

ANYbotics has opened commercial orders for ANYmal X, its four-legged robot, to “provide industry-wide access to scalable robotic inspection solutions in oil and gas and chemicals sectors”. The company says its robot is “a game changer for asset operators”, adding that the impact of deploying ANYmal X is driving companies to accelerate automating robotic inspections. […].

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declines -18.4% in October, with 22,386 vans joining UK roads. Registrations of large and mid-weight vans fall -7.6% and -50.7% respectively, but battery electric van (BEV) registrations grow 52.5%. 2022 market outlook revised downwards, with action needed to maintain operator confidence and drive electric van uptake.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Nimbus says its low-code robotics programming capabilities give a new level of intelligence – or “street smarts” – to Rover Robotics’ machine platforms. Nick Velander, CEO of Rover Robotics, says: “Pre-integrating our platforms with Nimbus allows teams to reach market demands at a record pace.” Cogniteam, a robotics company operating for over a decade and […].

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Visco-elastic foam containing up to 20% bio-based content lowers automotive carbon footprint without sacrificing performance.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

A group of leading robotics companies have sent an open letter to policymakers calling on them not to weaponize robots. The letter was released by Boston Dynamics in collaboration with Agility Robotics, ANYbotics, Clearpath Robotics, Open Robotics and Unitree Robotics. The letter, which is published in full below, brings together leading companies in the mobile […].

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E&T

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Business secretary Grant Shapps hinted that Northern Powerhouse Rail would be scaled back, amid confusion over the commitment to a new nuclear plant in Suffolk. A senior Treasury source stressed they were rethinking “all capital spending” after an official told the BBC: “We are reviewing every major project – including Sizewell C.”. Others, along with sources in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, insisted that Sizewell C was not being scrapped or delayed.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Imagine being able to test multiple physical payment terminals at the same time, using a purpose-built robot of industrial quality. With Abrantix’s new Robot T4 this becomes a reality. The Swiss payment technology expert says its latest addition to its product portfolio can check up to four terminals simultaneously. Martin Gloor, chief product officer, says: […].

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E&T

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The Members of Parliament have described the UK's approach to space policy as “uncertain and disjointed”, despite the industry's £16bn valuation. The Committee has said it is “concerned” that the first-ever UK satellite launch has been plagued by licensing delays and has raised doubts regarding the benefits of the taxpayer-funded £400m stake in OneWeb.

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Bringing new and improved products to market takes more than just good ideas. It requires agile, iterative production, and real-time collaboration. Most manufacturers recognize the risk of not adapting, but they’re hampered by technologies like MES that haven’t kept up with the pace of hardware innovation. As new manufacturers enter the market with technologically progressive ways of building at scale, existing manufacturers must adapt to stay relevant.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The Indy Autonomous Challenge will return to racing at another iconic track with “The Indy Autonomous Challenge Powered by Cisco” at the Texas Motor Speedway on Friday, November 11th in Fort Worth, Texas. This follows a record setting competition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway last October, and making history at CES 2022 in January with […].

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Materials maker Ampacet Corp. is looking to gain medical market share with new masterbatch concentrates.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

DB Schenker, one of the world’s largest logistics service providers, will be opening a new site in the Prague region next year. The “highly automated” fulfillment warehouse will expand the company’s logistics capacities and shortens delivery times. Along with retail operations, the new distribution center will also manage B2C e-commerce activities, including an extensive value […].

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Digital trends and Industry 4.0 insights. Manufacturing is already shifting from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 and digital trends and transformation are playing a key role. The digital industrial era is about connectivity, data and analytics, which are playing a key role now and will so in the future. The difference is the focus will be less on the machine and more on the consumer.

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