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Edge products’ new functionalities from Softing Industrial facilitate integration into IT solutions

Design World

The Docker-based software modules of Softing’s edgeConnector product family provide access to process data in SIMATIC S7, SINUMERIK 840D, and Modbus TCP controllers. The edgeAggregator, which is also Docker-based, provides an OPC UA data integration layer in conjunction with a Docker-based IoT edge solution. This allows various OPC UA servers of the automation level to… The post Edge products’ new functionalities from Softing Industrial facilitate integration into IT solutions

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Workforce Technology Boosts Manufacturing Metrics

Gary Mintchell

I had an opportunity to speak with Ken Fisher, SVP of Product Management & Solutions Consulting at QAD Redzone, about ways the US can maintain continued manufacturing through the use of technology. Redzone is a leading workforce collaboration and connectivity solution company acquired by enterprise and MES software company QAD. Fisher told me that MES is primarily a management tool.

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Tax credits, biorefinery support sought to fulfill Biden bioplastics goal

Plastics News

Backers of the Biden administration's new stretch goals for bioplastics manufacturing are advocating for things like renewable chemicals tax credits and support for biorefineries and composting infrastructure. Some see vehicle electrification helping bioplastics growth.

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‘Flattest’ explosion ever seen in space surprises scientists

E&T

An explosion the size of our solar system has shocked scientists at the University of Sheffield, due to its unusually flat shape. The explosion was an extremely rare Fast Blue Optical Transient (FBOT), a type of explosion that was first discovered in 2018 and given the nickname 'the cow'. To date, only four explosions of this class have ever been detected, and its causes are currently unknown.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Chinaplas Is Back, and It's Bigger than Ever

Plastics Today

The first fully open show since 2019 will feature almost 4,000 exhibitors over a massive footprint of four million square feet.

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EU countries agree to double renewable energy targets

E&T

The 27 nations that form the EU have reached a deal to almost double the share of energy originated by renewable technologies in the next seven years. With this agreement, the EU aims to "fast-track the deployment of renewable energies" as part of the EU's plan "to become independent from Russian fossil fuels, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine", according to a statement from the Council of the EU.

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Airgas welcomes 55 schools into 2023 High School Welding Education Initiative

The Fabricator

Airgas, an Air Liquide company in Radnor, Pa., has selected 14 returning schools and 14 new schools from 22 states to be part of its High School Welding Education Initiative for the 2023 academic year.

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Evonik Wagers on Interface Polymers' Additives Technology

Plastics Today

Polarfin additives simplify processing of plastics mixed with polyethylene and polypropylene, enable recycling of plastics in multilayer films.

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Addverb opens second software development centre in India

Robotics Automation News

Addverb, a warehouse robotics and automation company, has inaugurated a new Software Development Centre (SDC) in Noida, India.

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr

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Multi-Vendor Ethernet-APL Test Proves the Technology’s Market Readiness

Automation World

Ethernet-APL load tests conducted as part of Endress+Hauser’s Open Integration partner program proved that Ethernet-APL can be used in real world scenarios using components from various manufacturers.

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3 Tips to Accelerate Production on Swiss Lathes with Micro Tools

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Air Turbine Live Tools™ One thing that can slow down the throughput of a Swiss-type lathe is when a part requires micro tooling for its features. Micro end mill detailing, finishing and engraving are time consuming processes that slow down the production of parts. However, there are many ways to increase throughput without breaking the bank.

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Transparency and open communication wins the day for small businesses

The Fabricator

There are a lot benefits for small business owners to be transparent and open with customers and employees, even with the most cherished information. It will win you trust and many other benefits.

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Kickstart: Big news for small pieces of the plastics story

Plastics News

While bioplastics and chemical recycling have very large footprints when it comes to public policy debates, both are relatively small pieces of the plastics puzzle in terms of actual business.

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Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

As automation continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more integrated solutions will only grow. The Accuride FULLELECTRIC® is a new approach to powered linear motion that represents the next evolution in system design. By integrating compact electric actuators directly into Accuride's industry leading drawer slides, this approach addresses the pain points of traditional systems while delivering reliable performance.

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Transparency and open communication win the day for small businesses

The Fabricator

There are a lot benefits for small business owners to be transparent and open with customers and employees, even with the most cherished information. It will win you trust and many other benefits.

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Tax credits, biorefinery support sought to fulfill Biden bioplastics goal

Plastics News

Backers of the Biden administration's new stretch goals for bioplastics manufacturing are advocating for things like renewable chemicals tax credits and support for biorefineries and composting infrastructure. Some see vehicle electrification helping bioplastics growth.

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Britain will be joining Pacific trade bloc after Canada’s help

Canadian Manufacturing

Britain is set to join a massive trade bloc that will likely speed up negotiations on a bilateral deal between Ottawa and London. The countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership have giventhe U.K. a green light to become the 12th country in the trading bloc, and the only one outside the Pacific Rim. “It’s a good day,” International Trade Minister Mary Ng said in an interview. “We have always been supportive of the U.K., right fro

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White House: Bioplastics goal part of ‘huge urgency' on climate

Plastics News

The White House's goal of replacing 90 percent of petrochemical plastics with bioplastics stems from a desire to address a range of challenges.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Flexiv partners with Doco Engineering to meet ‘expanding US robotics demand’

Robotics Automation News

Flexiv, a developer of general-purpose robotics solutions, has formed a partnership with Californian system integrator DOCO Engineering. This latest alliance will further expand Flexiv’s presence within the North American market and enable more people to experience the benefits of adaptive automation solutions.

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UK-developed robot arm works inside aircraft wings

Drives & Controls

A Dorset automation specialist has developed a robot arm that can perform sealing, inspection and other operations inside aircraft wings and other confined spaces. Loop Technology worked on the four-year project – funded by a grant from the UK’s ATI (Aerospace Technology Institute) – in partnership with Belfast-based Spirit AeroSystems, which led the project.

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Good Friends Say Goodbye as Prime Infrastructure Sunsets

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

It is with great gratitude and appreciation that we wave goodbye to Cisco Prime Infrastructure.

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Rolls-Royce appoints first female finance chief in boardroom shake-up

The Guardian Manufacturing

Helen McCabe joins from BP where she worked alongside Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic Business live – latest updates Rolls-Royce has appointed its first female finance chief as part of a boardroom shake-up by the chief executive, Tufan Erginbilgic, who has promised to instil a “winning culture” at the engineering and aerospace firm, whose past performance he has criticised.

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Build & Own Scale-Ready Industrial IoT Solution on Flex83 Middleware

Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass

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Redwire, NASA advance additive manufacturing for space travel

Plastics News

The Jacksonville, Fla.-based company will further develop its additive manufacturing FabLab thanks to more funding from the space agency.

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Ford scales back driverless ambitions to focus on ‘nearer-term’ technologies

E&T

In a letter sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford Motor Co said it was withdrawing its petition to get its driverless technology approved for the roads. In October last year it was announced that Argo AI, an autonomous vehicle start-up that launched in 2017, was shutting down and being absorbed into its two main backers who were Ford and VW.

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Geckos inspire gripper that can grasp almost anything

Drives & Controls

The Chinese-American robotics developer Flexiv has announced a “revolutionary” robotic gripper that can lift almost anything that fits in its grasp, including oddly shaped items or those with uneven surface textures. Flexiv says that the Grav gripper, which uses an adhesive material modelled on geckos’ feet, represents the next generation of robotic grippers.

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UK avoids recession as economy stronger than first thought at end of 2022

The Guardian Manufacturing

GDP rose by 0.1% in final three months of last year despite fears over inflation and financial turmoil Business live updates: UK avoids recession Britain’s economy grew more than initially thought in late 2022 as a boost from builders, manufacturing and the telecoms sector helped the country avoid a recession. Despite fears that a combination of high inflation, strikes and financial turmoil would lead to falling output, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed gross domestic

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.

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Will a robot take my job? Notre Dame researcher says this view is overly pessimistic

Robotics Automation News

With the impact of industrial robots on the US labor markets in the past two decades, and an ever-increasing presence of machine-driven technology (such as artificial intelligence and ChatGPT), many employees have feared that one day robots will take their jobs.

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Akvo: The next generation of data collection for sustainable development

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco is proud to support Akvo , which provides data services and tech solutions to development partners in the water, agriculture, and climate sectors.

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Autonomous logistics startup Venti Technologies raises $28.8 million in Series A funding

Robotics Automation News

Venti Technologies, a provider of autonomous logistics for global supply chain and industrial hubs, has secured $28.8 million in a Series A financing.