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Comau and Leonardo use cognitive robotics for inspection of mission-critical aeronautical structures

Design World

The increasing push for faster processes, better control, and higher quality in the aerospace industry necessitates a new generation of advanced automation designed to automate complex processes that, until a short time ago, could only be done manually. When it comes to testing critical structures such as helicopter blades, for example, the potential benefits of… The post Comau and Leonardo use cognitive robotics for inspection of mission-critical aeronautical structures appeared first on

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Compression Brings Bandwidth Boost to Vision Applications

Gary Mintchell

As long as I have been working with and covering vision technology in manufacturing bandwidth has been the constraint to robust applications. A Canadian company called Pleora Technologies has introduced a patented lossless compression technology called RapidPIX that is said to increase data throughput by almost 70 percent while meeting the low latency and reliability demands of machine vision and medical imaging applications.

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Dorner to showcase material handling innovations at Pack Expo East 2024

Design World

Dorner will unveil its latest innovations in material handling technology at Pack Expo East 2024 in Philadelphia alongside its partner company Garvey. With a focus on enhancing efficiency and reliability in production environments, Dorner and Garvey will demonstrate conveyors designed to meet the diverse needs of a variety of industries. Dorner’s ERT150, an industry-ready solution… The post Dorner to showcase material handling innovations at Pack Expo East 2024 appeared first on Design Wor

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MX Workmate OT-compliant GenerativeAI Solution for Connected Workers

Gary Mintchell

It had to happen sooner or later—GenerativeAI Large Language Model (LLM) for human-machine interface applications. Funny that nowhere in the press release do they mention HMI while using more awkward workaround phrasing. Maybe that is a Finish translation? Generative AI Large Language Model (LLM) technology for operational environments, bridging knowledge and language barriers between industrial workers and OT systems On-premise edge based MX Workmate solution enables connected workers to get co

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

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?

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Eplan eStock gives faster access to device data

Design World

Eplan eStock gives companies access to centralized device management in the Eplan Cloud, simplifying collaboration and reducing coordination times and media discontinuities. Working with eStock has become even easier in the Eplan Platform 2024, meaning that users can automatically and quickly access the full range of more than 1.5 million device datasets in the Eplan… The post Eplan eStock gives faster access to device data appeared first on Design World.

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Danfoss Acquires Ampner Converter Tech

Automation World

Danfoss Drives plans to use the 1500Vdc power converter technology to scale up its advanced electrification portfolio within energy storage.

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UK car production off to a fast start in January

SMMT

British car manufacturing output grows 21.0% in January, to 82,997 units. Export volumes up 11.6%, while production for UK market surges 64.5%. Electrified vehicle production continues to grow, up 4.5% to 29,590 units. UK car production got off to a fast start in January, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Precision shaft-mounted clutch couplings from SDP/SI

Design World

AVAILABLE IN: Voltage: 24 V dc Static Torque: 5 – 80 lb-in. Bore Size: 0.25 in. – 0.50 in. Shaft-mounted clutch Couplings are designed for inline loads. Standard voltage is 24V DC, other voltages and dissimilar bore combinations are available for special order. SDP/SI www.sdp-si.com/products The post Precision shaft-mounted clutch couplings from SDP/SI appeared first on Design World.

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Does This Patent Signal a Turning Point in Sustainable Plastics?

Plastics Today

The new US patent for a “lignin-based bioplastic material” is restrictive in its wording, but the process has potential to be far-reaching.

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Fastech joins Meltio’s manufacturing partner network in the US

Design World

Meltio announced that Fastech — a Virginia-based manufacturing solutions provider with WAAM (wire arc additive manufacturing), CNC, and reverse engineering capabilities, providing an end-to-end solution to the industry — joined Meltio’s manufacturing partner network in the U.S. This agreement is another step forward in Meltio’s commitment to be a reliable and firm ally of all […] The post Fastech joins Meltio’s manufacturing partner network in the US appeared first on Design Wo

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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GFG Alliance hydrogen agreement to support green steel and iron

Manufacturer's Monthly

GFG Alliance has signed an agreement with the South Australian Government to explore opportunities for the supply of hydrogen from its 250MW electrolyser in Whyalla to support the transformation to green iron and steel. GFG Alliance executive chairman Sanjeev Gupta said, “Being a key offtaker for the supply of green hydrogen from the world’s largest electrolyser being built in Whyalla is a real privilege for GFG.

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R+W precision couplings

Design World

As an expert manufacturer of precision couplings, R+W can provide solutions for just about any application, harmonizing requirements for high speed and high precision in motion transfer. Companies operate their systems with assurance of process reliability and efficiency when it comes to their use of R+W precision couplings. Beyond this is the trend toward increasingly […] The post R+W precision couplings appeared first on Design World.

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Rockwell Automation Releases New Panel and Box Industrial PCs

Control.com

Rockwell Automation has released a panel PC/HMI combination unit designed to add additional functionality and computing power to the existing FactoryTalk Optix portfolio.

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Velo3D’s Flow Developer goes from black box to full transparency and control

Design World

Velo3D today announced the release of Developer, a new offering made available in the company’s Flow print preparation software that unlocks full transparency and control of the parameters used in the 3D printing process. With the flexibility of Flow Developer, users can transfer their experience and knowledge from previous projects, develop new material processes, and […] The post Velo3D’s Flow Developer goes from black box to full transparency and control appeared first on Design W

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

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.

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MIT AI model promises to simplify path planning in warehouses

Robotics Business Review

MIT researchers have applied AI for traffic mitigation to managing multiple warehouse robots. Source: Adobe Stock Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have applied ideas from the use of artificial intelligence to mitigate traffic congestion to tackle robotic path planning in warehouses. The team has developed a deep-learning model that can decongest robots nearly four times faster than typical strong random search methods, according to MIT.

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DATAFLEX torque measuring shaft from KTR

Design World

Dual-range torque sensor for measuring torque and speed Precise measuring of torque and speed is an indispensable part of modern drive technology with its variable and dynamic drives. The DATAFLEX torque sensor has two measuring ranges calculating four parameters at the same time: torque, speed, rotation angle, and rotation direction. The family of precision measuring […] The post DATAFLEX torque measuring shaft from KTR appeared first on Design World.

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Tata Group confirms £4bn gigafactory will be built in Somerset

E&T

Tata Group has confirmed it will build a £4bn “gigafactory” that will produce batteries for electric vehicles (EV) in Somerset.

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Torque limiters and couplings

Design World

Couplings from mayr power transmission ensure reliable torque transmission and safely limit forces and torques. The shaft couplings connect shafts in the power train and compensate for misalignments. Depending on the design, they are either rigid or flexible. The mayr torque limiting clutches reliably limit torques and forces and thus prevent damage to the power […] The post Torque limiters and couplings appeared first on Design World.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

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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Global pharmaceutical manufacturer arriving in South Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

Global pharmaceutical company, Noumed, has made groundbreaking construction towards its $100 million pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at Salisbury, creating 250 construction jobs and 180 ongoing jobs upon completion. Noumed Pharmaceutical, part of the United Kingdom’s Noumed Life Sciences, is building its first Australia manufacturing plant in Salisbury after receiving $20 million to support construction under the previous Federal Government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative.

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Revolutionizing testing with bearings

Design World

The Automated Test Equipment (ATE) market, valued at USD 8.5 billion in 2022, is poised for an impressive surge with a 10% CAGR (2023-2032) propelled by the global shift towards vehicle electrification. ATE, the cornerstone of precision testing, relies fundamentally on industrial bearings. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director at specialist bearing supplier SMB Bearings, explains […] The post Revolutionizing testing with bearings appeared first on Design World.

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Enterprise security: Making hot desking secure and accessible on a global scale

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Making hot desking secure and accessible on a global scale The first rule of interviewing a CISO at the Australian division of Laing O’Rourke is this: You can’t dig deep into use cases or cli… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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WAGO Eco2 series power supplies now at AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has added WAGO Eco2 series power supplies that offer performance and value, featuring high efficiency and a compact, space-saving design, making them ideal for space-limited applications. These economical power supplies provide reliable performance and long service life for a variety of applications such as industrial automation, building management systems, machine control, and robotics.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

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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Manufacturing opportunities across the country with Industry Capability Network

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Australian manufacturing industry is alive and well, according to Industry Capability Network (ICN) National Office Chief Executive Officer, Warren Jansen. “Recent times, particular in the aftermath of the global COVID-19 pandemic, have shown us the importance of strong sovereign manufacturing capability,” he said. “The quantity and quality of current manufacturing work packages and other opportunities listed on Gateway prove that project owners are also seeing the value of a local supply ch

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Murrplastik discharge plates, EMC cable clips, and electrical conduit kits

Design World

New additions of quality wiring solution products from Murrplastik provide fast and efficient ways to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) and to install cable conduits for cobots and small robotic machinery. Murrplastik ZL-AB series discharge plates (for use with ZL series strain relief plates) and Murrplastik DIN-rail-mounted EMC cable clips provide easily accessible grounding points for… The post Murrplastik discharge plates, EMC cable clips, and electrical conduit kits appeared first o

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Environmental solution of the year – INOX Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

INOX Australia is a food and processing company that has begun to diversify into other areas of the manufacturing supply chain, which is where we see this award come from. INOX was approached by BlockTexx who is a clean technology company that recovers polyester and cellulose from textiles and clothing. The company’s mission is to divert textiles and clothing away from landfill and accelerate the global textile recycling industry toward a sustainable future.

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DigiKey launches Season 3 of its “Farm Different” video series

Design World

DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, has launched season 3 of its “Farm Different” video series, sponsored by Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) and Amphenol Industrial. Season 3 features three episodes that provide a look into the future of farming to… The post DigiKey launches Season 3 of its “Farm Different” video series appeared first on Design World.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

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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Electric car carbon emissions more than twice those of train travel – Rail Delivery Group

E&T

Rail travel is almost two-and-a-half times less carbon intensive per mile than using an electric car, new figures from the Rail Delivery Group have shown.

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Aerotech invests in Korean manufacturing facility

Design World

Aerotech Inc., a global leader in precision motion control and automation, is expanding its partnership with Korean distributor ANI Motion Tech. Their latest joint venture is a new manufacturing and research facility that will be located in Korea’s Songdo Knowledge Information Industrial Complex. The new facility, which will be owned and operated by ANI Motion… The post Aerotech invests in Korean manufacturing facility appeared first on Design World.

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Augmented Reality Solutions Company Executes Growth Path

Metrology

With Twyn, Visiometry has also developed a turnkey solution for visual quality inspection that not only makes inspections using digital twins and AR more flexible, but also significantly accelerates inspection processes. The post Augmented Reality Solutions Company Executes Growth Path appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Augmented reality helps simplify robot startups

The Fabricator

KUKA has launched its new KUKA.MixedReality software that allows users to visualize the environment of robot cells live on their smartphones using augmented reality.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

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.