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Heineken’s Event-Driven Connectivity Strategy

Automation World

Central to its global systems connectivity approach, Heineken uses a publish/subscribe approach to connect disparate technologies such as ERP, CRM, and MES, as well as shipping, payment, and cloud-based data lakes.

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NASA and The MEP National Network Collaborate to Advance Manufacturing

NIST

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) is, as you might expect from the name, always looking for more and better ways to work with manufacturers across the U.S. The MEP National Network™, whose mission is to strengthen and empower U.S. manufacturers, comprises the NIST MEP, the 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, the MEP Advisory Board, MEP Center boards and the Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence, as well as m

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Folding technology finds its place in the modern job shop

The Fabricator

Folding machines are now emerging as a modern parts-forming tool for metal fabricating and manufacturing companies.

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Decision on sale of UK’s biggest chip maker to Chinese-owned firm delayed

The Guardian Manufacturing

New national security legislation used to allow more time to scrutinise £63m deal for Newport Wafer Fab The British government has delayed the decision on whether the UK’s largest producer of semiconductors can be bought by a Chinese-owned manufacturer by another month and a half. The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, had been expected to make a decision by Tuesday on the purchase of Newport Wafer Fab by Nexperia , a Dutch firm wholly owned by China’s Wingtech.

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5 Ways CMMS Software Transformed Broderick's Manufacturing Plant: A Case Study

Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

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Novarc Technologies presents its collaborative welding robot in Australia

Automation Mag

Vancouver-based Novarc Technologies recently introduced its Spool Welding Robot (SWR) at the Australian Manufacturing Week in Sydney from June 7 to 10. The SWR increases productivity and shop capacity, delivering required weld quality and improving welder ergonomics. “We’re very excited to have a presence at Australian Manufacturing Week for the first time.

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Leveling the Technology Playing Field for A&D SMEs

iBASEt

In the Aerospace & Defense value chain, the large tier-one OEMs have made significant investments in IT to both comply with customer and governmental requirements and Togo-defined productivity (productivity, relative to the U.S.). They have invested in technology that drives the business across the entire product lifecycle, from design, through manufacturing to sales and delivery, as well as after-delivery service.

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NASA and The MEP National Network Collaborate to Advance Manufacturing

NIST

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) is, as you might expect from the name, always looking for more and better ways to work with manufacturers across the U.S. The MEP National Network™, whose mission is to strengthen and empower U.S. manufacturers, comprises the NIST MEP, the 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, the MEP Advisory Board, MEP Center boards and the Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence, as well as m

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Self Cleaning Filters for Dairy Industry

Galaxy Sivtek

In the past couple of years, the dairy industry has drastically expanded and become proficient in creating a wide range of products. From creating dense and sweet concoctions to bringing a myriad combination of cheeses, the potential of the dairy industry has risen multiple folds with technological innovations. However, advance the technology gets to processing dairy products, there is still a much more traditional step that is integral to the quality of a dairy product.

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Drive Component Overview: DC Bus Definition and Overview

DO Supply

Drive or Electric Drive is an electromechanical system that necessarily uses an electric motor or a prime mover. In this system, the motion of the electric motor is controlled to make it applicable and useful for some applications in the realm of industry, automotive, domestic use, hospitals, etc. In an electric drive system, energy conversion… The post Drive Component Overview: DC Bus Definition and Overview first appeared on Do Supply Tech Support.

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Importance of Vibro separators for Groundnut oil

Galaxy Sivtek

Groundnut oil, Arachis oil or commonly known as peanut oil is a vegetable oil derived from peanut seed. The oil contains a strong peanut aroma and flavor. Groundnut oil is popular around the globe but It is highly used in general cooking in American, Asian, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cuisines. It is considered the main ingredient for many industries like beauty and personal care, in the pharmaceutical industry because of its nutritional factor and health benefits.

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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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Collaborative Robotics Trends – Heavier Payloads, Smaller Form Factors & Mobile Manipulators

Robotics Business Review

The Collaborative Robotics Sector continues to evolve with the addition of smaller platforms, as well as systems capable of handling much heavier payloads. Mobile collaborative robots are also under development. The post Collaborative Robotics Trends – Heavier Payloads, Smaller Form Factors & Mobile Manipulators appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Introducing Galaxy Sivtek’s Supreme Roto Sifter : The Sivtek Pneumatic Roto Sifter

Galaxy Sivtek

From horizontally vibrating sifters to centrifugal screening machines, the screening industry has evolved in multi-faceted ways to optimize our sifting process and assure the optimal quality of our raw materials. With a wide range of applications and screening facilities, these advanced sifting machines have made it possible to efficiently purify our products, without losing their rich quality.

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Why the move from condition monitoring to predictive maintenance is the next big thing in the cement industry

Infinite Uptime

The increasing urbanization in the world has consistently put demand pressure on the cement industry. Consequently, the industry has streamlined its operations from time to time and focused on high-quality throughput. Fortune Insights report says the global cement market will grow from $326.80 billion in 2021 to $458.64 billion in 2028, a steep 5.1% globally.

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Sieving Solutions For Herbal powder

Galaxy Sivtek

Mother nature fulfills every requirement of the human being. It has abundant resources from its nutrition to its sustainability. It provides minerals, vitamins, and other substances to live a healthy life. Among those herbs and spices are the gift available in the natural resources. India is the land of Ayurveda from its ancient times. It has expertise in developing medicines and natural care products.

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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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Decoding plant reliability in manufacturing and a process to reach there.

Infinite Uptime

Process manufacturers typically operate in data-rich environments and know their plants inside out. While they know their assets and how their resources are deployed, they are often unaware of factors contributing to optimal asset performance. Even if this information exists within the manufacturing ecosystem, the plant maintenance and operational heads don’t really know how to use it to achieve optimum plant productivity. .

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Quality Excellence award 2022 – Indus Foodtech

Galaxy Sivtek

The 15th edition of Indus Foodtech was organized at India Expo Center & Mart, Greater Noida between 8th January 2022 to 10th January 2022. The organizers flagged off the event by organizing the prestigious TPCI MSME Export Excellence award 2022 on 7th January 2022. The award ceremony was aimed to recognize and honor leading companies from the food & beverage and food & beverage technology industry.

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Talking Industrial Automation with Lisa Richter (P109)

The Automation Blog

Interview with Lisa Richter, host of the Talking Industrial Automation Podcast from CSiA, on Episode 109 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: ? ? ?. Listen via Apple , Google , Pandora , Spotify , iHeartRadio , TuneIn , YouTube , Amazon Music , Stitcher , RSS , or below: [link].

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Pulp & Paper Industry Filtration Solutions

Galaxy Sivtek

The pulp & paper industries are one of the largest industries in the world. It is highly dominated by North America, Europe, and East Asian countries. Over the few years, it is expected that India and China will be the key countries to compete in the growth. The industrial process for manufacturing paper is more complex than it looks. The manufacturing process uses wood or recycled fiber for making pulp.

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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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New versatile, easy-to-commission variable frequency drive from Bison Gear

Motion Control Tips

Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. has released a new highly versatile and easy-to-commission Bison Variable Frequency Drive. The Bison VFD features adjustable operating speed, flexible mounting options and the capability to control most types of motors, and is suitable for a wide variety of industrial and outdoor applications. The Bison VFD significantly reduces energy consumption […].

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Sieving Solutions for Talcum Powder

Galaxy Sivtek

Talc is a clay mineral naturally available as a magnesium silicate of monohydrate. This mineral is largely used as a thickening agent and lubricant, absorbs oil, and takes in odor. It is used in many industries such as paint, ceramics, roofing material, soap, and cosmetics. Talc is traditionally available in green, white, grey, brown, or colorless talc and has a greasy feel.

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inVia Robotics Launches Traffic Quality Index Algorithm to Reduce Congestion in Warehouse Aisles

Manufacturing Tomorrow

The new algorithm built into AI automation software, inVia Logic increases picking rates by anticipating and avoiding overlap of people working in eCommerce fulfillment centers

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Dispatching Two Food Sifters for Screening Potato Starch!

Galaxy Sivtek

Renowned starch & iodized salt manufacturing company from South Asia having a strong client portfolio with brands like ITC Ltd, McDonald’s, PepsiCo, etc. recently raised an order of 2 food grade sifters to Galaxy Sivtek for check screening potato starch. The company is known for providing starch solutions for several food applications like pasta, noodles, prepared foods, sauces, dry mixes, meat, etc to world-famous brands.

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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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Test now: PerfectPattern delivers clear AI answers to tough process questions in manufacturing industry

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Many companies in the manufacturing industry are not yet aware of the potential of artificial intelligence. PerfectPattern now offers a comprehensive free “get-to-know“ package. In this package, PerfectPattern's industrial AI experts take on a specific problem posed by the participating company. For this purpose, they use the AI technology aivis developed by PerfectPattern, which is already being used successfully in the paper, steel, and printing industries.

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Filtration of Chemicals used in Paper Industry

Galaxy Sivtek

Paper is one of the most growing industries even in the digital era. The demand for quality paper products is increasing and it is expected to grow with a growth rate of 7.5% during the year 2018-2025. Paper chemicals are the most important ingredient in increasing the quality, properties, and strength of paper products. Paper chemicals are the bunch of chemicals grouped together and used in the production of papermaking.

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Real-Time Systems Safe Hypervisor running on Intel Atom x6000E Series enables new functional safety-compliance capabilities

Manufacturing Tomorrow

The new RTS Safe Hypervisor will be delivered as a complete OEM package, bundling the certified real-time hypervisor with functionally safe and non-safe virtual machines and a certified safe OS such as the Linux-based Zephyr or QNX.

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Installed three pharma sifters in India’s prime pharmaceutical company

Galaxy Sivtek

Recently Galaxy Sivtek received an order from India’s leading & prime pharmaceutical company for installing three pharmaceutical sifters in their existing production line. Having worked & installed Galaxy Sivtek made sifters previously, the company directly approached for their new requirement. The company was looking for check sieving Active Pharmaceutical ingredient, before sending the API for final packaging, but the challenge was to install the machines that could directly fit in the

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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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Lacus Innovations receives Canadian government support for automation efforts

Automation Mag

Lacus Innovations is receiving funding support from the Canadian government to install automated equipment. Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, announced a repayable contribution of $3 million to the company.

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Importance of Vibro separators for Groundnut oil

Galaxy Sivtek

Groundnut oil, Arachis oil or commonly known as peanut oil is a vegetable oil derived from peanut seed. The oil contains a strong peanut aroma and flavor. Groundnut oil is popular around the globe but It is highly used in general cooking in American, Asian, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cuisines. It is considered the main ingredient for many industries like beauty and personal care, in the pharmaceutical industry because of its nutritional factor and health benefits.

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HIMA opens new customer solutions centers in Europe and Asia

Control Global

On June 22, HIMA celebrated the opening of two new customer solution centers, one in Germany and one in Singapore. 200 participants from 13 countries celebrated the opening of the customer solutions center in Germany.

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Introducing Galaxy Sivtek’s Supreme Roto Sifter : The Sivtek Pneumatic Roto Sifter

Galaxy Sivtek

From horizontally vibrating sifters to centrifugal screening machines, the screening industry has evolved in multi-faceted ways to optimize our sifting process and assure the optimal quality of our raw materials. With a wide range of applications and screening facilities, these advanced sifting machines have made it possible to efficiently purify our products, without losing their rich quality.

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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.