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AI-Driven OCR is Revolutionizing Manufacturing

Automation World

How optical character recognition combined with artificial intelligence is transforming quality control and compliance processes in manufacturing.

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Design World presents the 2024 LEAP Awards Winners: Connectivity

Design World

In its seventh year, Design World’s LEAP Awards showcase the best engineering innovations across several design categories. This wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and support of the engineering community. The editorial team assembles OEM design engineers and academics each year to create an independent judging panel. Below is their selection for this year’s LEAP […] The post Design World presents the 2024 LEAP Awards Winners: Connectivity appeared first on Design World.

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Seeq and AVEVA Partner to Provide Enterprise Data Management Services, Analytics and AI

Gary Mintchell

As a student of corporate strategy, I love to follow these increasingly closer dances of complementary companies. This one involves analytics developer Seeq and leading industrial software developer AVEVA. Seeq announced a strategic partnership with AVEVA. Core to the partnership is the native integration between the two companies’ platforms that will simplify access to operational data in context, enabling chemical, energy, metals, mining, and utility organizations to improve their operations a

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PI offers P-545 PInano piezo stage family

Design World

PI offers a series of piezo-flexure controlled nanopositioning stages for high-resolution microscopy and material science applications. The P-545 PInano piezo stage family is engineered for nanometer scale accuracy, high stability, and high scanning speed, by PI’s US design and manufacturing team in Hopkinton, MA. Performance-Driven Design for Ultra-Fine Control at the Nanoscale Built to provide […] The post PI offers P-545 PInano piezo stage family appeared first on Design World.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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New Atlas video; Climbing to new heights in warehouse automation with BionicHive

Robotics Business Review

 The Robot Report Podcast · New Atlas video; Climbing to new heights in warehouse automation with BionicHive In Episode 170 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the latest video from Boston Dynamics showing Atlas electric humanoid in an autonomous material movement demo. The video shows Atlas moving automotive parts from one storage bin to another bin.

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Thousands more SME manufacturers to benefit from Made Smarter after Budget commitment

Manufacturing Management

Brian Holliday, Co-Chair of the Made Smarter Commission, and Donna Edwards, Programme Director for Made Smarter North West, hail ‘positive’ move.

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Budget for growth but markets and supply chain matter

SMMT

This week’s Budget was the perfect moment for the Chancellor and her government to put a down payment on the UK’s future growth. After all, the automotive industry – a growth-driving, decarbonisation-critical sector in the midst of rapid technological change – has monumental growth potential in the near and long term. It was positive, therefore, that government reiterated its £2 billion commitment to automotive transformation funding as part of its modern Industrial Strategy, a commitment which

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Ontario appoints new CEO for Skilled Trades Ontario

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — The Ontario government appoints Candice White as the new Chief Executive Officer for Skilled Trades Ontario (STO), effective November 25, 2024. “It’s an honour to be appointed as the CEO for Skilled Trades Ontario,” said White. “I look forward to working with STO’s Board, its talented workforce and tradespeople across Ontario as we continue to modernize service delivery and advance world-class certification standards for the more than 1.3 million registered skilled tradespeople and app

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What is an Ad Exchange? A Beginner’s Guide to Programmatic Advertising

Robotics Automation News

There is just so much jargon in the advertising. Even terms such as ad exchange and programmatic advertising that companies like Attekmi provide as service – these concepts may sound complicated, but they are actually simpler than you think.

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Network Hacking Course Pairs with Cisco Modeling Labs

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

If you’ve ever been to Cisco Live and seen the booth with a display for you to pick locks, then you know about the Cisco Advanced Security Initiatives Group (ASIG). We are chartered with security testing and ethical hacking for all Cisco products and services, whether in the cloud or on-premises.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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TfL plans purpose-built solar farms to power London Underground

E&T

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking partners to build a network of purpose-built solar farms that will be used to power the London Underground.

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Union urges striking Boeing workers to back improved pay offer

The Guardian Manufacturing

Members to vote on terms that include 38% rise, raising hopes of end to seven-week stoppage Striking Boeing staff have been urged by their union to vote for an improved contract offer that includes a 38% pay rise over four years, raising hopes of an end to the stoppage after more than seven weeks. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) that represents the 33,000 workers has endorsed the new deal, which also includes a bigger bonus for signing up, and will ballot

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EU confirms which space firms will build its satellite network for secure broadband

E&T

The European Commission has confirmed it will sign contracts with leading space firms on the continent to build a multi-orbit satellite internet constellation capable of providing broadband internet from space.

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Changing the Game for our Customers and Partners with One Cisco

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

In this new AI era, the technology landscape has forever changed how people and technology work across our physical and digital worlds. Learn how Cisco is strategically evolving how they do business – connecting the digital world to your most important asset, your people.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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Two-thirds of bosses feel negatively about budget, Reeves is told

The Guardian Manufacturing

Warning from Institute of Directors comes as ratings agency Moody’s says budget will do little to improve growth Business live – latest updates Rachel Reeves has been warned that her number one mission to boost Britain’s economy is at risk amid fresh evidence that the budget has damaged business confidence after tremors in the financial markets. With the government under pressure to defend its tax and spending plans, business leaders said the chancellor had failed to halt a rapid deterioration i

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India’s Chandrayaan-4 mission to Moon’s south pole planned for 2028 launch

E&T

India aims to launch its Chandrayaan-4 mission to the Moon’s south pole by 2028, bringing back 3kg of lunar samples.

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Expert takes structures skills to new heights at Airframe Designs

Manufacturing Management

An expert in structures is taking the expertise of aerospace company Airframe Designs to new heights as it grows its specialist services for its customers.

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Volvo Cars to buy out Northvolt from battery-making joint venture

E&T

Volvo Cars has released a statement declaring that it plans to take full ownership of Novo Energy, a joint venture between Volvo and the Swedish battery company Northvolt.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Gremsy and HHLA Sky partner to offer industrial inspections with drones

Robotics Automation News

Gremsy, a provider of advanced gimbals and payloads, and HHLA Sky, a mobile robot management and automated drone inspection solutions company, have agreed a strategic partnership in the are aof industrial inspections.

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NIST Industrial Wireless Team Supports Kick-off of the ASTM F45.04 Task Group on Mitigation of Interference in Wireless Communication Systems

NIST Manufacturing

NIST Industrial Wireless Systems Research Lead Dr. Richard (Rick) Candell participated in the kick-off meeting for the ASTM F45.

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Boeing Again Raises Offer to End Strike, Union to Vote Monday

Industry Week

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 has endorsed the new offer.

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NIST Researchers Give Presentation on High-reliability Industrial Wireless Communications at IECON 2024

NIST Manufacturing

At the 50 th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society ( IECON 2024 ), Dr. Richard (Rick) Candell presented a collaborative effort between NIST and Intel, showcasing key advancements in industrial communications.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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Manufacturing Priorities for the Next President and Supercharging Battery Production: IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads

Industry Week

Also, addressing single points of failure and looking to Nevada for lithium.

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NIST Research Leader Featured at IECON 2024 Industry Forum

NIST Manufacturing

At the 50 th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society ( IECON 2024 ) in Chicago, Illinois, Dr.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

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NIST Engineer Presents at Women in Manufacturing Summit

NIST Manufacturing

In October 2024, NIST Researcher Rosemary Astheimer presented at the 2024 Women in Manufacturing Summit in Boston, Massachusetts.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.

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El sistema láser 2D compacto ofrece tiempos de ciclo reducidos y consumo de gas

The Fabricator

Platino Linear de Prima Power, una máquina láser 2D compacta, es adecuada para empresas pequeñas y medianas.

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NIST Engineers Support Vendor Implementations of STEP to Evolve Digital Manufacturing

NIST Manufacturing

In September 2024, NIST Engineers Rosemary Astheimer and Allison Barnard Feeney participated in meetings held by the MBx Interoperability Forum - a collaborative testing initiative between AFNeT Services; PDES, Inc.; and prostep ivip since 1999.

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Selecting the right metal parts cleaning method

The Fabricator

Choosing the right cleaning method—aqueous or vapor degreasing—is critical to ensure complete cleaning and protection of sensitive metal parts.

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Magna International lowers guidance due to production decline of light vehicles

Canadian Manufacturing

Magna International Inc. cut its guidance for its full year after seeing its sales decrease last quarter amid a global production slump of light vehicles. In its outlook, the Ontario-based auto parts company said that it now expects total sales for 2024 between US$42.2 billion and US$43.2 billion, compared with earlier expectations for between US$42.5 billion and US$44.1 billion.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.