Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Catching up on some older news. Machine vision technology seems to be making a comeback. After considerable consolidation many years ago, the market stabilized. Beckhoff Automation has released a vision system deeply compatible with its automation platform. This should be good for machine builders and their customers. Beckhoff Vision consists of a line of EtherCAT-enabled industrial cameras, lighting and lensing components are paired with TwinCAT Vision software to round out a complete product p

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Design World

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Solid Edge 2024 empowers users to design more intelligently across every aspect of product development. With a continued focus on the user experience and large assembly performance, Solid Edge 2024 automates and accelerates design and collaboration. In the video below, you can see the newest features and enhancements in Solid Edge 2024 and hear real… The post Video: Siemens’ Solid Edge 2024 — What you need to know appeared first on Design World.

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NIST Manufacturing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, an independent selection committee announced the incoming board of trustees that is expected to oversee a nonprofit entity that will operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC).

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E&T

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The agency has highlighted the importance of reducing methane emissions – something now possible due to new a nd affordable technologies. The organisation has published a report named The imperative of cutting methane from fossil fuels. The document shows that, while a drop in fossil fuel demand would cut methane emissions, these reductions by themselves would not occur fast enough to meet the world’s climate goals.

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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?

The Fabricator

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In 2012, this Wichita, Kan., operation had a limited customer base and a poor reputation. Today, the shop has won several quality and safety awards, and revenue has grown eight times over.

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E&T

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Delete Act ( SB 362) has been signed into law by California governor Gavin Newsom, as part of an effort to protect citizens’ online rights. California residents need only make a single request to get all their data scrubbed from data brokers’ records. Previously, residents could still request that their data was deleted, but they were forced to submit a request to individual companies to achieve it.

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E&T

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Developed by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in the US, the dam has been designed as an energy storage facility that can help to balance loads on the grid. The method, known as closed-loop pumped storage hydropower (PSH), uses off-peak, surplus power to pump water from a lower-elevation reservoir to a higher-elevation one. During periods of high demand, the stored water is returned to the lower reservoir, driving turbines to produce electricity.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Align Production Systems, a material handling solutions provider, has agreed a strategic partnership with Kollmorgen, a well known motion control specialist, to innovate automated guided vehicles technology. This collaboration is set to “revolutionize the manufacturing AGV landscape, to provide efficiency, reliability, and versatility across various industries”, say the companies.

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E&T

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The country’s 50,000th charging device to be installed is an ultra-rapid device at a service station in Weston-super-Mare. The 40,000th EV charger was installed in February 2023, meaning the speed at which the UK is now deploying EV charging infrastructure has significantly increased. In contrast, a full year passed for the previous 10,000 chargers to be installed (February 2022 to February 2023).

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

With a rising demand for improved compatibility, mobile devices are gaining a lot of fame in the current app development industry. This is because, with the help of mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, and even smartwatches, the developers would be able to achieve desktop-like performance in devices that can fit in their palm.

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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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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Robotize, a Denmark-based provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for internal pallet transportation, has formally expanded into North America. The company has established its first office in the U.S., located in the metro Detroit area. “North America is an extremely interesting market for us, and we already have several customers and partners in both Canada and the U.S.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

PickNik Robotics, the leading software company specializing in unstructured robotics environments, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with SKA Custom Robots and Machines, an engineering firm renowned for its work in field robotics.

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Control.com

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Learn to develop an actual IoT solution end to end, from the initial data collection to web-based visualization and analytics. This first article in the series will explore the setup of the edge device.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Ambi Robotics, a provider of AI-powered robotic sorting solutions for supply chain operations, and Pitney Bowes, a global shipping and mailing company, say they have successfully implemented the new AmbiSort B-Series modular parcel induction and sorting solution for middle-mile operations.

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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.

Control.com

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Balluff’s automated Guided Changeover Solutions seeks to solve a common production challenge: flexible adaptation between processes while maintaining tight QC tolerances.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Emerson has acquired Afag Holding AG, an innovator in electric linear motion, feeding and handling automation solutions. The electric linear motion segment expands Emerson’s served market by more than $9 billion and is expected to grow mid-single digits annually, supporting Emerson’s long-term, profitable organic growth.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Western Australia Government has partnered with international hydrogen technology companies to develop a business case for new electrolyser manufacturing facilities in Western Australia. This involved undertaking feasibility studies regarding the potential size, scale, and market for electrolyser manufacturing, as well as assembly and maintenance opportunities.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Diligent Robotics, a specialist in robotic automation in health care, has raised $25 million in new financing led by Canaan, with True Ventures, DNX Ventures, Next Coast Ventures among the return investors and Northwestern Medicine Innovation joining as a new strategic investor. Rich Boyle from Canaan will join the board of directors.

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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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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Francine and Alan Petrucci stand in front of the company’s Perc System. Photo Credit: B A Die Mold Inc. B A Die Mold Inc. is celebrating its 55 th anniversary this year. The company, known for its expertise designing and building complex injection molds, in particular the unscrewing variety featuring its patented Perc System , prides itself on having notable longevity at a time when other manufacturers have not been so fortunate.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Mercadona, a large grocery retailer in Spain and Portugal, has brought in Cimcorp Automation to further automate fresh food intralogistics at its distribution center in San Isidro, Spain.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Three UNSW Sydney academics have been appointed Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) for their outstanding contributions to structural engineering, media compression technology and water management. Dean of Engineering Professor Stephen Foster, Professor David Taubman and Adjunct Professor Daniel Lambert were among 33 new members announced by the ATSE last night.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Orbital welding is a cutting-edge technology that has revolutionized the field of fusion TIG (Gas Tungsten Arc) welding. Fusion TIG welding is a highly specialized process used in applications that demand the utmost precision, such as in aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and the semiconductor industry.

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

ICN SA has completed a Hydrogen Supply Chain Mapping and Gap Analysis study, identifying more than 2000 South Australian suppliers that could provide goods and services to the emerging hydrogen sector. It comes on the back of the South Australian Government investment in new hydrogen projects and infrastructure, including a world-leading hydrogen power plant near Whyalla by 2025.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Osaro, a specialist in machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, is partnering with Fanuc America, the leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and RoboMachines, to expand the capabilities of Fanuc’s robotic automation solutions optimized for warehousing and e-commerce fulfillment.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Phasio , the manufacturing tech startup, today announced it has raised $3.8 million in a seed round, led by AirTree Ventures to accelerate the manufacturing industry and global productivity. Generating over $113 billion in value in 2020-21, the manufacturing industry is a driving force behind the local economy. But compared to international counterparts, Australia’s manufacturing industry is falling behind.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Lomar, a ship-owning and management group, and Alicia Bots, a tech start-up developing robotics and mobility solutions for the maritime, offshore, oil and gas industries, are partnering to develop a robotic system for ship hull maintenance.

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A new way for businesses to access EV charging is set to roll out nationally, with a new business model supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Melbourne -based EV charging company JET Charge has launched the $24.9 million Charging as a Service Project, offering a new way for fleet operators to pay for EV charging infrastructure.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Automated pipe welding is a revolutionary technology that offers a wide range of benefits across various industries. This innovative approach to welding involves the use of computer-controlled machinery to perform the welding process, as opposed to manual labor. Here are some key advantages of automated pipe welding.

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Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Unifor put a short-lived strike on hold Tuesday after General Motors agreed to a tentative contract that mirrors the one the union reached with Ford Motor Co. about two weeks ago. Close to 4,300 autoworkers at GM’s Oshawa assembly plant, St. Catharines propulsion plant, and Woodstock parts distribution centre had gone on strike at midnight after the company resisted the terms set out in the Ford deal.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Rockwell Automation, which says it is “the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation”, has completed its acquisition of Ontario, Canada-based Clearpath Robotics, a developer of autonomous robotics, including autonomous mobile robots for industrial applications.

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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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