Wed.Sep 27, 2023

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UK car manufacturing falls in August as factories gear up for next gen models

SMMT

UK car production declines by -9.7% to 45,052 units in August, following six months of growth. Production for home market falls -25.2%, as exports also decline by -5.5%. Electrified vehicles represent nearly two in five of all cars produced in August, equivalent to 16,511 units. UK car production fell -9.7% in August, following six consecutive months of growth, as 45,052 models rolled off factory lines, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Tra

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Hexagon Empowers Machine Shops

Gary Mintchell

This topic is slightly outside my usual area of expertise but shows extension of digital technologies (should we say even digital transformation?) into the machine shop market. I attended the Hexagon user conference last summer gaining an appreciation for the breadth as well as depth of their technology. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the release of HxGN Production Machining, a new suite of software developed to empower machine shops to achieve operational excellence in

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Meltio Robot Cell boosts industrial robotic arm performance

Design World

Meltio recently launched the Meltio Robot Cell, a turn-key metal additive manufacturing solution to boost industrial robotic arm performance in a safer, more reliable, and highly accurate way. The solution controls the entire process, including the recently launched slicing software, Meltio Space. This new system allows standard metal 3D printing starting from a build plate […] The post Meltio Robot Cell boosts industrial robotic arm performance appeared first on Design World.

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VanceAI Art Generator Guide: Create Visuals in Few Steps

Robotics Automation News

AI-based apps like AI art generator tools are revolutionizing the art creation process by making it easier and quicker than ever before. Creators now have access to a wide range of tools and applications that can assist them in generating stunning artwork with minimal effort.

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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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3D Systems and Klarity offer patient-matched radiotherapy innovations

Design World

Today, 3D Systems announced it has entered into a partnership with Klarity, a world leader in solutions for radiation therapy, to expand the distribution of its FDA-cleared VSP Bolus solution. Klarity will offer VSP Bolus within its new line of high-quality patient-specific 3D printed products called Klarity Prints. Klarity Prints, powered by 3D Systems, is a […] The post 3D Systems and Klarity offer patient-matched radiotherapy innovations appeared first on Design World.

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Spotlight on Engineering Diversity & Inclusion – Roberta Talarico Galeno Cavalcanti

Design World

Roberta Talarico Galeno Cavalcanti, Application Engineer, Mitsubishi Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Centro Universitário da FEI, Brazil Master of Business Administration in Marketing, Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology — Automation and Robotics, Centennial College, Canada I graduated from Centro Universitário da FEI in Brazil as an Electrical Engineer and later received a… The post Spotlight on Engineering Diversity & Inclusion &#

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ABB and Export Development Canada’s new partnership aims to drive clean tech financing globally

Automation Mag

ABB and Export Development Canada (EDC) have signed a global partnership to promote investments in sustainable technologies and projects in Canada and around the world. The support provided by EDC, with a total limit of up to US$ 2.9 billion, will provide ABB’s customers with financing and insurance solutions to strategic automation and electrification projects in the sectors of clean technologies, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies and resources of the future.

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Spotlight on Engineering Diversity & Inclusion – Linda A. Freeman

Design World

Linda A. Freeman, Industry Manager, Rockwell Automation Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Georgia Institute of Technology Linda Freeman is an Industry Manager at Rockwell Automation in the global sales and marketing organization currently focused on digital transformation, robotics/automation, safety, and cybersecurity for the amusement, airport, and warehouse/logistics industries.

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VanceAI Photo Editor Can Ease Your Workflow

Robotics Automation News

VanceAI Photo Editor is a valuable tool that can greatly streamline your workflow as a creative professional or digital artist. The AI image editor offers a wide range of editing features, including image cropping, layout editing, rotation, background removal, and more.

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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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Advanced Web-Based HMI Project: Part 1

Control.com

Taking web-based HMI design from a simulated project to the real-world environment. Part 1 introduces tag instances and attributes.

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Mastering Time Tracking: How to Properly Utilize Simple Time Clock Software

Robotics Automation News

Time is a precious resource, and it’s essential to make the most of it. That’s where time tracking and simple time clock software come in. So, let’s dive in and uncover the secrets to mastering your time!

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A Simple Guide to Spindle Repair

Mold Making Technology

Always monitor spindle health. Make sure the spindles are properly lubricated and minimize contamination. Photo Credit: Northland Tool and Electronics The spindle is an integral part of any functioning machining center. If a spindle is broken or not working correctly, the machine will not perform to its highest potential or at all. The spindle repair process is in-depth and takes multiple steps, so consider a trained professional.

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What are the key benefits of website visitor detection tools?

Robotics Automation News

Do you know everyone who visits your site? There are many key reasons why business owners want to identify their website visitors and improve business performance by optimizing their websites. This could be because you want to improve your online presence and want to provide your visitors with a more personalized service.

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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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Allient strengthens motion solutions portfolio with Sierramotion acquisition

Automation Mag

Allient, formerly known as Allied Motion Technologies, has acquired Sierramotion, a privately owned company specializing in designing and engineering motion components and mechatronic solutions for robotic, medical, industrial, defence, semiconductor and other precision applications. “Sierramotion and Allient are well known to each other as they have collaborated and partnered in the past to develop industry-leading solutions for the motion market.

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What Does a Switch Do in a Network?

Robotics Automation News

Do you ever wonder what a switch does in a network? Look no further because this article will provide all the answers you need. A switch plays a fundamental role in enhancing data transfer speeds within a network. Efficiently directing data packets to their intended destinations ensures that information is transmitted quickly and accurately.

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Introducing Cortona3D RapidAuthor 14.3: new Applicability Editor, automatic generation of IPC Pages from ModelView in PLM XML, composite illustration, enhanced 2D authoring, and more

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Cortona3D introduces the latest iteration of its technical documentation software, RapidAuthor 14.3. This release brings an array of enhancements designed to streamline the process of creating high-quality 3D animated and traditional 2D technical documentation.

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Ampcontrol named one of Australia’s most innovative companies for by the Australian Financial Review

Manufacturer's Monthly

Out of over 700 submissions, Ampcontrol was ranked eighth within the Manufacturing and Consumer Goods category of the Australian Financial Review (AFR) BOSS Most Innovative Companies List for 2023. Organisations’ scores are based on three components: an innovation they have implemented in the past 24 months; how the company has embedded innovation into their organisation; and performance on behaviour change consultancy Inventium’s Innovation Benchmarking survey which assess performance on a rang

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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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The Clorox Co. Recovers from Severe Cyberattack

Industry Week

The bleach manufacturer this week begins the cleanup process to fully repair damage from an attack first reported in mid-August that slowed production and caused product shortages.

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Final testing for Lithium Australia’s LFP cathode material confirms high quality product

Manufacturer's Monthly

Lithium Australia Ltd announced that the independent testing of its LFP cathode material confirmed the product to be of a high quality, either matching or exceeding the competitor set across capacity, stability, and high temperature performance. Testing was completed by a leading expert in battery materials research and development services, NOVONIX Battery Technology Solutions Inc.

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Americas outpaced by Asia, Europe in robot installations: Key findings from IFR’s World Robotics 2023 report

Automation Mag

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has shared that its latest World Robotics report recorded 553,052 industrial robot installations in factories worldwide. This is a growth rate of five percent in 2022, year-on-year. By region, 73 percent of all newly deployed robots were installed in Asia, 15 percent in Europe and 10 percent in the Americas.

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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors

Canadian Manufacturing

Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires. The recalls cover multiple car and SUV models from the 2010 through 2019 model years including Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV and Kia’s Sorrento SUV. Documents posted Wednesday by the U.S. U.S. safety regulators say the anti-lock brake control module can leak fluid and cause an electrical short, which can touch off a fire while the vehicle

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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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Ambient Computing Is Ready for Its Close-up on Manufacturing's Edge

Industry Week

What's the technology being used for, and what's needed to adopt it?

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AI advances signal massive technological shift but the tech still has biases: Google

Canadian Manufacturing

An artificial intelligence researcher at Google says fixing fairness in the technology “isn’t a simple thing,” but the world has an opportunity to get it right as the software explodes in popularity. “It’s as though we havebeen given a second chance on how we use this technology to dismantle some of the biases we see in society,” Komal Singh, a senior product manager at the tech goliath, said in a Tuesday media briefing in Toronto.

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Kickstart your journey to IPv6 with Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6)

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6) is an extension of the IPv6 architecture that enables the insertion of routing instructions, known as segments, directly into IPv6 headers.

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Unifor contract talks with General Motors begin after workers ratify Ford deal

Canadian Manufacturing

Contract talks between Unifor and General Motors Canada begin today. The negotiations cover about 4,300 workers at the automaker’s St. Catharines Powertrain Plant, the Oshawa Assembly Complex and the Woodstock Parts Distribution Centre. Unifor announced GM as the next target company in its negotiations with the U.S. automakers on Monday. The talks come after workers represented by the union at Ford Motor Co. of Canada voted on the weekend to approve a new contract that Unifor plans to use

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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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PolyQuest Acquires Baker Transportation

Plastics Today

Bringing the carrier in-house will give plastics company PolyQuest a more solid footing when US supply chains wobble.

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The Best Rust AK-47 Skins in 2023

Robotics Automation News

It’s no secret that one of the most popular weapons used by shooters is the AK-47. In this article, we will look at the best skins for AK-47 and also tell you how they differ from other skins for this weapon.

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2023: The Big Shift to Managed Services

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face countless challenges, from thwarting increasingly sophisticated cyber criminals, to meeting ambitious sustainability targets, to adapting… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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