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TRACO POWER introduces next generation of DC-DC converters

Design World

TRACO POWER announces its next generation of 30 W DC-DC converters in the standard 1 x 1-in. footprint with the new THL 30WI series. This next-generation product greatly improves the “cost/performance” ratio in the 30W, 1 x 1-in. industry-standard product area. Combined with safety approvals to the latest IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 standards, the product is suitable… The post TRACO POWER introduces next generation of DC-DC converters appeared first on Design World.

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Micropsi Industries’ AI software now compatible with Fanuc robots

Robotics Automation News

Micropsi Industries says its artificial intelligence-based software MirAI is now compatible with numerous robots produced by Fanuc, the world’s largest supplier of robotics and factory automation. With MirAI, Fanuc customers can now add valuable hand-eye coordination to multiple Fanuc industrial and collaborative robots (cobots) to handle difficult-to-automate functions such as cable plugging and assembly.

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Classifying popular stick electrodes helps welders with decision making

The Fabricator

The electrode numbering system helps welders make decisions on which ones to use for which applications and how to maximize performance. The numbers and letters found on three popular SMAW electrodes are explained.

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What are the components of a Solar Panel System?

Robotics Automation News

Solar panel manufacturers in India offer a wide range of solar power systems and components. Solar panels range from monocrystalline to hybrid solar cells and today, there are many solar panels manufacturers in India who have access to various types of silicon wafers, substrates and semiconductors required for making solar cells. Solar panels are a […].

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr

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Welder, Tennessee football fan leaves his mark on LSU’s football stadium

The Fabricator

Welder and University of Tennessee football fan Nick Barnes welds “Go Vols” and “UT” near end zones of LSU’s Tiger Stadium.

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Smart inspection planning boosts quality without slowdown

The Fabricator

Designing and manufacturing components for the automotive industry is a complex and time-consuming process. Metal stamped components for automobile bodies, chassis, enclosures, and brackets—simple and complex—are designed using CAD/CAM software. Precision is key to producing quality parts.

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Ethics and robotics: A match made in heaven for risk management?

Robotics Automation News

By Lee Bristow, CTO of Phinity If your business uses third parties to support core operations (and most do, from SMEs to corporates), you’ll know they need to access essential data. Without this, they can’t deliver the services you require. Therefore, alongside this new relationship between you and your third party suppliers, comes a new […].

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Zero-Covid policy is costing China its role as the world’s workshop

The Guardian Manufacturing

Beijing’s endless lockdowns are causing shortages for western firms such as Apple, and it may not be long before they move their supply chains elsewhere The anti-lockdown unrest gripping China has forced the authorities in Beijing to respond by easing some restrictions in big manufacturing centres, as they map out a “new stage and mission” in the country’s deeply unpopular zero-Covid policy.

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Monarch launches ‘first commercially available’ autonomous electric tractor

Robotics Automation News

Monarch Tractor, maker of the MK-V, the fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor, says the first tractors are now coming off the Founder Series production line at its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Livermore, California. The rollout comes less than two years since Monarch unveiled its groundbreaking tractor that combines electrification, automation, and data analysis to […].

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Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

As automation continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more integrated solutions will only grow. The Accuride FULLELECTRIC® is a new approach to powered linear motion that represents the next evolution in system design. By integrating compact electric actuators directly into Accuride's industry leading drawer slides, this approach addresses the pain points of traditional systems while delivering reliable performance.

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How data is making a flour mill run smarter and leaner

Control Engineering

System integration insights. Interstates developed a complete control system, drawing packages, network design and implementation, data collection and enterprise resource planning (ERP) integration for a flour mill. The operational technology (OT) team worked with an information technology (IT) team to ensure the network could handle all the interconnected devices and plant floor devices.

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Autonomous trucking company Einride launches in Benelux with brewing giant AB InBev

Robotics Automation News

Einride, the freight mobility technology company that provides digital, electric, and autonomous shipping, has launched in Benelux in partnership with one of the world’s leading brewers, AB InBev. With Einride’s fully electric fleet of connected, heavy duty trucks the partnership is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 500 tonnes annually. Robert Falck, CEO and founder […].

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Simplifying sortation system for recycling company

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives. A recycling company looked to automate its process for delivering LEED results to their customers. Before this process, the sorting system was manual. Automation made the process more sustainable and efficient while giving the customers more accurate numbers. System integration insights. A recycling company looked to improve a motion control and documentation process invented for aiding customers in meeting documentation requirements for Leadership in Energy and Environment

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Nauticus Robotics presents at United Nations’ sustainability event

Robotics Automation News

Nauticus Robotics, a developer of ocean robots, autonomy software, and services to the marine industries, today announced that founder and CEO Nicolaus Radford was scheduled to be speaking at an event on December 1, 2022, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The UN event is called “Energy Transition Industries: Solutions to Achieving […].

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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SME introduces ‘Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals’ certificate

Robotics Automation News

SME, a nationally recognized certifying body in manufacturing, announced today that it has developed and will offer the Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RMF) credential. The new certification, focused on assessing a candidate’s comprehension of fundamental robotics concepts, may be used by those currently looking to upskill or reskill into manufacturing careers before pursuing equipment-specific or […].

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Mercedes-Benz and Bosch launch ‘world’s first’ driverless parking system approved for commercial use

Robotics Automation News

Mercedes-Benz and Bosch have reached an important milestone on the way to automated driving: Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority has approved their highly automated parking system for use in the P6 parking garage run by Apcoa at Stuttgart Airport. This makes it the world’s first highly automated driverless parking function (SAE Level 4) to be […].