Design World

MARCH 14, 2024

Emerson announces the new PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC), a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a wide range of machine and discrete part manufacturing automation applications. The new solution is designed to serve manufacturing sites and OEM machine builders who need a ruggedized, compact, durable IPC to cost-effectively support their Industrial Internet… The post Emerson’s new compact, rugged PC built to connect industrial floor to cloud appeared first on Desig

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 14, 2024

Are you the type of person who is known for getting things done? Is yours the first name that comes to mind when someone in the organization needs a report written or a light bulb replaced? Is “no” a seldom used part of your vocabulary? In other words, do you always feel busy yet not accomplishing the work that would most boost your career or inner peace?

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Design World

MARCH 14, 2024

Dorner and Garvey are well-established brands with decades of proven success. But now, they are combining their strengths to write a new chapter together with the recent launch of its AquaGard GT Stainless Steel conveyor. This new line combines the best conveyance expertise of both brands to develop a platform with an attractive price point… The post Dorner and Garvey combine their strengths on new AquaGard GT Stainless Steel conveyor appeared first on Design World.

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SMMT

MARCH 14, 2024

UK auto sector calls for swift passing of Automated Vehicles Bill to deliver long-term economic and social benefits. Technology could save an additional 3,200 lives and prevent 53,000 serious accidents by 2040, with £38 billion economic boost if self-driving passenger vehicles are deployed on UK roads. Stress free and safer driving, better rural availability, and potentially lower fares and cheaper insurance most popular reasons to try self-driving cars and public services, according to new poll

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Design World

MARCH 14, 2024

AutomationDirect has added GC Valves solenoid process valves to expand their general-purpose valve selection. These valves are simple 2-way or 3-way electrically controlled valves that control fluid flow through a pipe or other process. Supported fluids include compressed air, inert gases, coolant, and water. Several styles support a range of applications, including zero differential, high-performance,… The post GC Valves general purpose solenoid valves and valve banks appeared first on De

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 14, 2024

B A Die Mold Founder and Owner Al Petrucci takes pride in the team’s in­novation, personalized service and collective experience in mold manufacturing. Source, all images: B A Die Mold Inc. Celebrating 56 years in business is quite a milestone, especially in the moldmaking industry. That’s why MMT made a point of sitting down with Alan Petrucci, founder and CEO, and Francine Petrucci, president, of B A Die Mold Inc.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 14, 2024

Creating a thriving ecosystem for global plastics circularity, built by North American industry players and Canadian research institutions CALGARY — On Mar. 14, NOVA Chemicals Corporation announces the launch of its Centre of Excellence for Plastics Circularity , a hub for knowledge exchange and technology development for the circular economy of plastics.

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Design World

MARCH 14, 2024

Refit will support customers and ABB’s leadership in growing US robotics segments, including Packaging & Logistics, Food & Beverage, Construction, Lifesciences & Healthcare, and Automotive electric vehicle production. New factory serves as US hub, developing and manufacturing AI-enabled technology to help businesses respond to labor shortages, global uncertainty, and the need to operate more sustainably.… The post ABB opens refitted, state-of-the-art U.S. robotics facility appe

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 14, 2024

VANCOUVER and ROCKWALL — Ballard Power Systems announced it has received notification from the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that Ballard’s applications for two grants totaling US$40 million under the Clean Hydrogen Electrolysis, Manufacturing, and Recycling Program have been selected and recommended for negotiation of financial awards.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 14, 2024

The new production line doubles the production capabilities of the company. | Credit: Scythe Scythe Robotics , a Colo.-based company developing autonomous lawnmowers for commercial landscapers, this week opened its expanded headquarters and manufacturing facility in Boulder County. It said the expansion comes in response to the demand for its Scythe M.52 – the company’s all-electric, fully autonomous commercial mower that it said has a waitlist thousands of units long.

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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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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 14, 2024

In an era where the digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are facing the challenge of keeping up with complex networking demands while ensuring… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 14, 2024

If you’ve ever been to a Disney park, you’ve probably interacted with work from Disney’s Imagineering team. Founded in 1952, the team is tasked with bringing our favorite characters from the screen into the real world using cutting-edge robotics technology. Join us for an interactive exploration of Disney’s innovative use of robots at the Robotics Summit & Expo, which takes place at the Boston Convention Center on May 1-2.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 14, 2024

Whether or not welding automation and robotics succeed in a shop goes beyond the technology and equipment—oftentimes, it’s about workplace culture and how workers respond to change.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 14, 2024

Dear Developers and Innovators, As the Vice President of an organization deeply committed to technological advancements and environmental sustainability, I am thrilled to announce an exciting coding… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Control.com

MARCH 14, 2024

Flow controllers, sensors, AI, motors, conveyors… Check out the Control editorial team's top picks for news and headlines from the world of robotics and control automation over the past few weeks!

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 14, 2024

Waymo now deploys fully driverless robotaxis in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. | Source: Waymo Less than two weeks after receiving approval to expand to Los Angeles, Waymo today opened its driverless robotaxi service to select members of the public in LA. Waymo also said it will roll out a fully driverless robotaxi service in Austin, Texas later in 2024.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 14, 2024

The “PlastChem Report” released today includes a database that lists 16,000 known plastic chemicals, more than a quarter of which it classifies as hazardous.

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E&T

MARCH 14, 2024

The European Parliament has approved new laws governing AI in a bid to mitigate the dangers of a rapidly growing industry.

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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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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 14, 2024

As the father of three neuro-diverse children, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that classroom conditions can have on learning.

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Drives & Controls

MARCH 14, 2024

NSK is developing a "world-first" technique for diagnosing the remaining life of lubricant grease rapidly and accurately by monitoring changes in colour as it ages. It will offer the capability as a mobile app, allowing users to perform on-site analysis of the condition of the lubricants in their bearings and linear motion systems, thus reducing the need for grease inspections and cutting replenishment costs, and helping them to implement condition-based maintenance strategies.

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E&T

MARCH 14, 2024

‘Urgent action is needed’ to reverse a decline in green spaces, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has said.

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SMMT

MARCH 14, 2024

At the start of the month, the UK’s bus and coach sector joined the celebration of International Women’s Day – the world’s annual event to highlight the achievements of women, promote gender parity and help tackle discrimination. Given the UK automotive sector is taking major strides to improve its gender balance, such events are useful for road transport businesses and organisations to highlight the sector’s variety in roles – from driving and engineering to management and customer service – wi

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 14, 2024

In several fields, such as finance, the public sector, and healthcare, verifying documents is crucial for ensuring accuracy and reliability. This process is essential for building trust and maintaining precision. In this blog, we will discuss how document verification improves precision by reducing errors and streamlining procedures. I.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 14, 2024

High school senior from Florida earns a big paycheck for pioneering a method to produce a highly durable plastic polymer that can be recycled.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 14, 2024

In the dynamic world of automation and control systems, servo drives emerge as pivotal components that revolutionize how machines operate with precision and efficiency. This comprehensive guide delves into the essence of servo drives, unraveling their functionality, types, and significant roles in enhancing the performance of automated systems.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 14, 2024

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has pledged that the government will meet its fiscal targets in the upcoming federal budget, but economists say achieving that goal will be challenging as the deficit tracks higher. Amid mounting pressure to rein in spending, the Liberals unveiled new fiscal guardrails in the fall that aim to limit deficits. Among the government’s promises was that this year’s deficit will not exceed $40.1 billion.

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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

MARCH 14, 2024

Laser engraving is a technology that uses a focused beam of light to permanently mark a material’s surface. It can engrave a variety of materials, including metals. In metal engraving, the laser beam vaporizes the metal at the point of contact, creating a clean and precise design or inscription.

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SMMT

MARCH 14, 2024

Iveco has delivered the first of 151 electric eDaily chassis cab vans to the Tesco fleet as part of the supermarket’s drive to decarbonise operations. The two-battery eDaily has been specified to optimise payload and range, and the supermarket will add a further 150 of the models towards the end of this year. Joining the Tesco Horwich home delivery fleet, this first new eDaily enables zero-emissions deliveries to customers via its modular battery setup.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 14, 2024

Modern networks are complex, often involving hybrid work models and a mix of first- and third-party applications and infrastructure.

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SMMT

MARCH 14, 2024

Phelan Haulage has expanded the flexibility of its operations after taking delivery of a DAF XG 530 tractor unit mounted with a HIAB X-HIPRO 858 EP-6 crane from MV Commercial. With a four-tonne lifting capacity at a full reach of 16 metres, the new crane truck has allowed the Durham haulier to increase its heavy load operation in the North East of England and Scotland.

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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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