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Digital Performance Management: A New Tool for Closed-Loop Continuous Improvement

Automation World

Built on established manufacturing optimization methods, PTC Thingworx’s Digital Performance Management is designed to accurately identify the sources of production time losses and provide specific action items to resolve them.

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Prevent edge cracking in sheet metal bending

The Fabricator

Why do metal fabricators get edge cracking near a bend on metal parts? Hardness variation from a cut’s heat-affected zone might be to blame.

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Cobot Palletizer with Digital Twin Configuration

Automation World

Using MyRobotCloud digital twin technology, Columbia/Okura enables users to design a miniPal palletizing system in less than hour by inputting carton dimensions, speed rate and type of application.

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FABTECH 2023 Opens Conference Registration, Announces Expanded Program

Fabricating & Metal Work

FABTECH , North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, today announced that registration is open for its most robust conference program to date. Attendees can choose from over 180 curated sessions and workshops offering insights and innovative solutions to transform their careers and business operations. Conference tracks including automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, job shop solutions, stamping, finishing, workforce development, welding, and forming an

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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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Columbia/Okura's miniPal Robotic Palletizer

Automation World

Using digital twin technology, users only need to input specifications around carton dimensions, speed rate and type of application to receive palletizing layouts and suggestions within an hour.

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Making a Warehouse More Efficient

Robotics Automation News

If you are thinking of trying to improve the practices throughout your business, one of the main ways that you might be able to do that is by looking at the various areas within that business. And one that is especially important in most companies is the warehouse.

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Is AI-Powered Machine Vision Beneficial to Manufacturing?

Automation World

How the use of artificial intelligence in machine vision systems boosts quality and throughput.

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Australian cable manufacturer utilises DB Schenker services to enhance client offerings

AU Manufacturing

Prysmian , a provider of Australian-manufactured cabling solutions, is improving customer experience by using DB Schenker’s freight solutions to export from Australia to New Zealand and import components from China to Australia, with a focus on Full Container Load (FCL) ocean freight. In a press release, DB said it was able to give Prysmian a constant four or five containers each week, two shipping lines, and an end-to-end visibility digital software solution called ‘eSchenker.

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CPX Valve Manifold Configurator from Festo

Automation World

Festo launched its new valve manifold configurator on April 19.

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AI framework helps boost teamwork training

Control Engineering

Artificial intelligence insights North Carolina State researchers have built an artificial intelligence (AI) framework designed to successfully analyze and categorize dialogue between individuals to improve teamwork. The AI framework builds on a powerful deep learning model called the Text-to-Text Transfer Transformer (T5), which was customized using data collected during squad-level training exercises conducted by the U.S.

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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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Combination Bench and Pipe Vise is 70% Stronger than Competition

Fabricating & Metal Work

Palmgren’s Combination Bench and Pipe Vise is 70% stronger than competing u-shaped vises. It features a super strong power tunnel with a straight-line pull to guarantee that its lifetime spindle and nut will never wear out. The spindle and nut are housed in square tube casting for protection from dust, chips and moisture resulting in lifetime lubrication.

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Is Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Worth It in My Case?

Robotics Automation News

Personal injury is a term mostly used in civil actions. It enwraps all the psychological and physical harm a victim suffers following an accident/wrongful death. It’s one of the leading causes of claims in New York, including the Bronx.

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In-Place Machining Co. Streamlines Operations with Newly Expanded Ohio Facility

Fabricating & Metal Work

The new common area at the consolidated facility in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. The metrology lab at the expanded facility. In-Place Machining Company (IPM) is pleased to announce the addition of Exact Metrology at the company’s newly expanded IPM Ohio industrial facility, located at 6665 Creek Road in Blue Ash, Ohio. Centralizing the Ohio divisions of IPM, OASIS Alignment Services, and Exact Metrology will allow for improved collaboration and a more integrated approach to industrial solutions in

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Cutting-edge Advances Bring About High Quality, Clean Edges

Fabricating & Metal Work

METAL FORMING & FABRICATING Powerful machines and software innovations speed up processes in your shop, and still deliver high-quality edges, as well as gap-free fits. New Beveler Balances Power, Smooth Operation and Quality TRUMPF’s new TruTool TKA 1500 beveler. (Image: TRUMPF Inc.) Quality edges without dust and sparks — the new TruTool TKA 1500 beveler from TRUMPF Inc.

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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.