Design World

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Mark Jones Norfolk Southern train 32N derailed in February in East Palestine, Ohio, while carrying chemicals and other freight. The presence of vinyl chloride and the actions taken to manage it made the derailment big news. Vinyl chloride is correctly described as flammable, toxic, and carcinogenic. It doesn’t sound like something that belongs in… The post We’re the reason vinyl chloride was on train 32N appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Emerson held a media/analyst presentation on its sustainability efforts. I remembered writing and swore it was for here. After much searching, I found a document that is my monthly column for Automazione Oggi, an Italian automation magazine. In addition, Emerson also held a user conference called Exchange Immerse. The control and software organization held the event last week.

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Design World

OCTOBER 10, 2023

ROLEC conFORM electronic enclosures with built-in RFI/EMI shielding are now available in 14 sizes. Robust conFORM (IP 66, IP 67 optional) is suitable for a wide range of industrial electronics that involve regular inspections and maintenance. It has no delicate (and expensive) RFI/EMI gasket that could be damaged by frequent opening and resealing of the… The post ROLEC’s conFORM Diecast Enclosures appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Honeywell product development has been busy. This is more news from the company’s sustainability efforts. Comprehensive audits and customized roadmaps accelerate businesses’ journey towards their NetZero targets amidst ongoing energy transition challenges. Honeywell has announced the addition of decarbonization audits and reduction roadmaps for thermal solutions to its Emissions Management Suite.

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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?

Design World

OCTOBER 10, 2023

OKW has added tough new SOLID-BOX to its range of plastic enclosures for test and measurement electronics. SOLID-BOX (IP 66, IP 67) has IK 08 impact protection, making it suitable for devices used in challenging industrial and outdoor environments. The enclosures are also well suited to plant/machine construction, HVAC, IoT/IIoT, Industry 4.0, gateways, data loggers,… The post New SOLID-BOX joins OKW’s measurement enclosures range appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Technology is changing how patients and doctors interact. New tools are making it easier for patients to take charge of their health and connect with providers. This has the potential to improve care and outcomes. However, to realize the full benefits, we need to implement tech thoughtfully and focus on patients’ needs.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In an age where digital interactions are an integral part of our lives, the need for secure and reliable digital identification has never been more crucial. The rise of blockchain technology has paved the way for a revolutionary approach to identity management – decentralized identity.

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E&T

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The National Grid has connected Dogger Bank in the North Sea, set to become the world’s largest offshore wind farm, to the UK electricity transmission network. The 277-turbine wind farm is located 70 nautical miles off the coast of Yorkshire. Upon its completion, scheduled for 2026, Dogger Bank will occupy an area almost as large as Greater London.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Neura Robotics, an emerging AI and robotics startup based in Germany, has closed a $16 million investment round with American private equity firm InterAlpen Partners. This comes less than three months after the German company closed a $55 million funding round with leading European investors, garnering recognition from the New York Stock Exchange.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Mold builders can standardize operations by creating templates for automated design and manufacturing processes. Photos Credit, all images: Tebis America It is no secret that being a mold builder today isn’t like it used to be. Challenges, including the growing cost of doing business, increased low-cost country competition and the seemingly never-ending talent gap, require businesses to focus on driving efficiency throughout their organization to remain competitive.

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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

OCTOBER 10, 2023

May Mobility, a developer of autonomous vehicle technology, has released its newest software, which provides “major performance improvements” to a wide range of vehicle functions and rider experience elements and will enable rides to be “twice as comfortable”, according to the company.

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 10, 2023

SYSPRO and SugarCRM are partnering to provide an integrated ERP and CRM solution to mid-market manufacturers and distributors. The joint SYSPRO ERP and SugarCRM offering delivers two-way sharing of information from both platforms. SYSPRO explains in a press statement that when sales teams have real-time access to ERP data through the CRM system, they can check product availability and process orders accordingly.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In a period where digital currencies are fundamentally altering the global financial landscape, China takes a leading position with its groundbreaking venture, the Digital Yuan. This innovative initiative goes beyond the boundaries of conventional finance.

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E&T

OCTOBER 10, 2023

New Zealand researchers have measured the economic costs of extreme weather events linked to climate change. Their research has found that these occurrences have caused at least $2.8tn (£2.3tn) in damage over the past 20 years, The Guardian has reported. Although the figures vary drastically year-on-year, the scientists found that s torms, floods, heatwaves and droughts have resulted in an average cost of $140bn (£115bn) a year from 2000 to 2019.

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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

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses always seek creative ways to connect with customers. Two powerful strategies have emerged to capture users’ attention: push notifications and gamification. Imagine receiving a friendly ping on your phone, notifying you about a new offer or exciting update from your favorite app.

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Control.com

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This article includes a list of some common definitions for industrial networking concepts, described in simplified terms to provide a baseline understanding of the concepts.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The professional services landscape is undergoing a transformational shift. Client expectations continue to soar, with demands for improved quality of work, accelerated service delivery, and enhanced transparency and accountability. This dramatic escalation places immense pressure on service providers to re-evaluate their management practices and leverage technological solutions to stay ahead of the curve.

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The Fabricator

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Welding instructor and The Last Pass columnist Greg Siepert shares the third piece of advice that has greatly influenced the start of his career: Never stop learning.

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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

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Dashcams have become an increasingly popular technology for drivers looking to add an extra layer of security and evidence gathering to their vehicles. Now, dashcams with parking cameras are taking that functionality even further. In this article, let’s explore how dashcams with parking cameras work.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The paper and board industry is a vital sector in the global economy, providing a wide range of products used in daily life, from packaging materials to writing paper. However, the industry faces several challenges, including increased competition from digital media and the need for sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact. To mitigate these issues, reliability engineers play a vital role in ensuring the industry’s continued success by reducing downtime, increasing equipment efficien

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Teleo, a company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, says Florida-based Tomahawk Construction will become the first customer to deploy its autonomous capabilities on an active job site. Tomahawk Construction’s articulated dump trucks will be able to use autonomous functions to move material to build a residential community in Naples, FL starting in December.

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Seeburger

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you want to remain competitive, you need to offer your customers a smooth, engaging experience – and ideally, beat the competition in doing so. This means that time to market, i.e.

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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

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In the rapidly evolving intersection of finance and technology, cryptocurrencies have gained prominence as a noteworthy contender, spearheaded by Bitcoin. The evolution of Bitcoin and the consequent proliferation of diverse cryptocurrencies have triggered a digital phenomenon reminiscent of the gold rush, fundamentally reshaping our perspectives and behaviors surrounding currency, investments, and financial transactions.

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MRPEasy

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Managing the processes of a small manufacturing company is an enormous task rife with issues to resolve. Here are seven real-life manufacturing challenges that MRP software helps you overcome. Intro Manufacturing is hard work. And managing it is even harder. This is especially true for small manufacturers that need to wear multiple hats every single […] The post 7 Real-Life Manufacturing Challenges Resolved with MRP Software appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Dexterity AI has agreed a collaboration with FedEx to leverage AI-powered robotic technology to load boxes into trucks and trailers. Truck loading has long been considered one of the most challenging tasks in parcel hubs.

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The brand owner launches Coca-Cola in 250- and 750-mL recycled PET bottles and creates giant rPET flags for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

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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

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Medical Microinstruments Inc, a robotics company dedicated to increasing treatment options and improving clinical outcomes for patients with complex conditions, says its systems have been used in the successful completion of over 500 in-human surgeries with the Symani Surgical System in the European Union.

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The high carbon-fiber content delivers strength while PEEK brings ductility to the 3D-printed medical implants.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Munich Airport says it plans to build “fully automated passenger boarding bridges” under an agreement with its Terminal 2 subsidiary and Dabico Airport Solutions Germany.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

After a short introduction, GROB let the testimonials and machines do the talking at its 5-Axis Live event in Bluffton, Ohio, on Aug. 22. The event largely focused on the company’s line of universal five-axis machines, with demonstrations showcasing applications for different models and customizations. The company also conducted tours of the factory floor, where GROB produces machines for the U.S. and Canadian markets, and gave attendees access to its service and apprenticeship teams to di

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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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