Design World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The U.S. and EU are implementing new minimum efficiency performance standards (MEPS) for electric motors—here’s the lowdown on the standards and how next-generation motor CAD can power compliance. Brian Casey CEO ECM PCB Stator Technology Global electronics manufacturers face an ever-present challenge. That is, how to make the motors in their electrically powered devices compliant […] The post What you need to know about new motor efficiency standards appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Artificial intelligence does not necessarily replace people, but the better applications enable humans to perform even better. Two key areas for its application are in designing better parts and products and improving manufacturing processes.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

I try to stay on the positive side of looking for ways to live a meaningful life. I picked up an idea from an interesting English writer—Oliver Burkeman who writes The Imperfectionist blog and wrote the influential book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Let’s say you go to a nice restaurant. They show you to a table. You and your guest are seated.

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Power over Ethernet LAN switches have accelerated the rapid transition to Ethernet-based industrial control systems. But what do you do when your existing Ethernet switch is not PoE-enabled but the device you want to add to the network is?

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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?

E&T

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The HIA alliance aims to position Britain at the forefront of hydrogen-powered aviation, it said. Members include easyJet, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Ørsted, GKN Aerospace and Bristol Airport. The goal of the partnership is to ensure that the UK puts in place the infrastructure, policy, regulatory and safety frameworks needed to be ready for when the first hydrogen-powered aircraft takes to the skies.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Simbe Robotics, the company leveraging AI and robotics to elevate the performance of retailers with real-time insights into inventory and operations, has closed a Series B equity financing round of $28 million, led by Eclipse.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

ForwardX Robotics, an autonomous mobile robot company, has agreed an exclusive distribution partnership with Richmond Rolling Solutions, a provider of materials handling solutions since 1958. This strategic collaboration will bring ForwardX’s groundbreaking Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions to businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Citrate esters have an excellent toxicological and eco-toxicological profile, but also provide good versatility and compatibility with numerous polymers.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

San Francisco-based OSARO, a provider of machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, has agreed a partnership with Mission Design & Automation. Founded in 2004, Mission designs, builds, and integrates custom intelligent automation solutions for a variety of industries, including food and beverage, medical device, transportation and automotive, consumer goods, and more.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) said that carbon emissions from North Sea oil drilling are down for the third year in a row, matching the industry’s decarbonisation targets. Last year’s three per cent reduction contributed to a 23 per cent drop in greenhouse gas emissions between 2018 and 2022, according to the latest Emissions Monitoring Report from the North Sea Transition Authority.

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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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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

fruitcore robotics, a developer of industrial automation technologies, has launched what it describes as “an innovative operating system that uses the latest AI technology”.

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Why it’s important to understand UL standards and partner with a UL-certified panel builder to keep your operations and personnel safe.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Realtime Robotics, a developer of collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, today announced that it has secured an additional $9.5 million in funding from Shinhan GIB and Kyobo Life Insurance.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Analysis by the global insight business for renewables, energy and natural resources has stressed that many companies have not been able to progress their carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) projects due to a slowdown in the negotiations for government funding. The difficulty in securing public and private investment would make it very difficult for the UK to meet its 2030 CCUS targets, Wood Mackenzie said.

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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.

Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Advanced Navigation, an AI robotics and navigation technology developer, has been awarded a Moon to Mars Initiative: Demonstrator Mission Grant by the Australian Space Agency, to support NASA’s endeavour to explore the Moon and beyond to Mars. The grant will accelerate development and production of the company’s breakthrough Light Detection, Altimetry and Velocimetry (LiDAV) technology.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Australian rover will collect lunar soil, known as regolith, and once recovered, Nasa will attempt to extract oxygen from the sample. This is considered to be a key step towards a sustainable human presence on the Moon and potential plans to build a permanent settlement. The oxygen could also be used to create rocket fuel for further exploration of the Moon or Mars.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Time is a precious resource, and it’s essential to make the most of it. That’s where time tracking and simple time clock software come in. So, let’s dive in and uncover the secrets to mastering your time!

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

We feel that there has never been a more appropriate time to recognize the individuals and organizations that are driving progress toward sustainability.

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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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Bota Systems, a pioneer in multi-axis force-torque sensors, is excited to announce the launch of the MiniONE Pro. This advanced six-axis force-torque sensor offers exceptional sensitivity and compactness, empowering small robotic systems with enhanced feedback capabilities.

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Control.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Most commercial control technologies have fascinating histories, especially industrial robots. Here’s the story behind the development of Unimate , the world’s first.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Outokumpu, a giant specialist producer of stainless steel, will start to utilize artificial intelligence and safety inspection robots to improve and digitize the company’s facilities’ health and safety monitoring.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Manufacturers’ Monthly learns more about the RM range of compressors offered by CAPS. A ustralian manufacturers know that maintaining a high-quality supply of compressed air throughout the plant is as critical as any utility. Not only does the air need to be of the required quality, but the systems that provide it need to be reliable for their entire lifetime.

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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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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

What is broadband? This is a crucial question many may have, especially the old generation who are not well-versed with the concepts of the internet. Note that the term “broadband” has changed the manner we communicate, share, and interact, offering faster data transmission and seamless connectivity.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Sunshine Coast based off-road caravan manufacturer, ZoneRV, experiences significant growth after receiving a $1.16 million dollar ‘Made in Queensland’ grant in 2021. The grant enabled the company to purchase the largest 3D printer in Australia, as well as a 3D scanner, a 5-axis CNC machining and spraying system, a fibreglass cutting machine and a 50mW laser template projector.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Nauticus Robotics, a developer of autonomous robots using artificial intelligence for data collection and intervention services for the ocean industries, has been awarded a contract with Petrobras, one of the world’s largest energy companies, to deploy Aquanaut, the company’s autonomous subsea robot, to support Petrobras’ offshore activities.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Gold Coast Titans women’s team have rallied behind the Queensland Government’s Women in Manufacturing Strategy as part of a new sponsorship aimed at attracting women to the industry. The strategy was first launched in March 2023 to attract and retain women in the manufacturing industry – with a particular focus on increasing participation in male dominated roles.

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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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Intrinsic, an Alphabet/Google company, and Siemens have teamed up to explore integrations and interfaces between Intrinsic’s robotics software, which is designed for easy use of AI-based capabilities, and Siemens Digital Industries with their open and interoperable portfolio for automating and operating industrial production.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Ten Victorian manufacturers will be supported to take advantage of new opportunities in the low carbon economy. Minister for Industry and Innovation Ben Carroll today announced recipients of the latest round of the Low Carbon Manufacturing Grants Program, to help manufacturers capitalise on renewable energy opportunities. The grant recipients will share in a total of $412,000 in funding, with manufacturers receiving up to $50,000 of the Business Readiness stream to access business services, a

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Clevon, an driverless delivery innovator, and large Lithuanian grocery chain IKI are bringing what they claim is Europe’s first fleet of Autonomous Robot Carriers (ARCs) onto public roads. Three driverless carriers will offer daily commercial delivery services in the busy Vilnius city centre area and be operated by the last-mile transportation platform LastMile.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The EU has named six tech giants that will have to comply with stringent new rules aimed at protecting consumers and competitors in the digital sphere. With the passing of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the EU is creating what it describes as a “rulebook” for online platforms , with the goal of creating “a safer and more open digital space, grounded in respect for fundamental rights”.

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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.

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