Design World
AUGUST 5, 2024
By Mark Jones The norm is technology just gets better. Cars are better. The feeler gauges I used to adjust the valves in my first car still reside in the upper right drawer of my toolbox. I haven’t adjusted valves in decades. Same for my grease gun. There isn’t a grease zerk on my current… The post Technical thinking: Rare cases of technology decline appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
AUGUST 5, 2024
From basic bin picking and placing to welding, soldering and assembly line operations, manufactures are finding collaborative robots suitable for more applications.
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Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 5, 2024
Without context more data becomes as useful as counting stars on a clear night in the desert. Too much; can’t comprehend. Such is the state of cybersecurity. Tenable has released a couple of new capabilities to its portfolio using understanding of its vast data to provide context to users seeking to find real vulnerabilities in their systems. First up, two definitions that Tenable provided (and I hate shortened words): Vulnerability Intelligence: brings together a vast number of sources pulled f
Automation World
AUGUST 5, 2024
Generation of synthetic data is expected to speed development of AI for mobile robots and other autonomous vehicles as well as humanoid robots.
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Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.
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Design World
AUGUST 5, 2024
RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a digitally enabled global distributor of product and service solutions for industrial customers, added two new suppliers to its expansive line card: Lincoln Industrial, an SKF brand, and MTE Corporation. Lincoln Industrial, an SKF brand, is a leading global supplier of industrial lubrication equipment, handheld […] The post RS adds new industrial lubrication and power quality solutions suppliers appeared first on Design World.
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Design World
AUGUST 5, 2024
Binder has introduced the M8 12-pin circular connector, adding to its M8 series lineup. This connector is designed for industrial sensor technology, measurement and control systems, camera technology, and robotics applications. The M8 12-pin connector is noted for its compact size, flexibility, and reliable performance. With the trend of modern machines and automation systems becoming […] The post Series expanded to include compact 12-pin connector for industrial use appeared first on Desi
Automation World
AUGUST 5, 2024
Automation isn’t just about digitalization and artificial intelligence. It’s also about motors, drives and other core technologies that form the root of motion control. Three motion-control experts weigh in on the state of these technologies today.
Design World
AUGUST 5, 2024
Engineered bearings and industrial motion company The Timken Co., has agreed to acquire CGI Inc., a Nevada-based manufacturer of precision drive systems serving a broad range of automation markets with a concentration in medical robotics. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval, and is expected to close in the third quarter. […] The post Timken to acquire CGI Inc. appeared first on Design World.
SMMT
AUGUST 5, 2024
UK new car market rises 2.5% in July to deliver 24 consecutive months of growth. Battery electric vehicle uptake outpaces overall market, up 18.8%, but remains behind mandated transition trajectory. New outlook reduces expectations to 1.968m units for 2024, with BEVs anticipated to comprise 18.5% of uptake. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market rose by 2.5% in July, delivering two years of consecutive growth, according to the latest figures fr
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Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.
Control.com
AUGUST 5, 2024
Balluff’s BNI00 IO-Link master is available at low cost yet provides plenty of input/output capability, enabling quick interfacing of various automation components.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 5, 2024
CMR Surgical’s Versius in an operating theater with a surgical team. CMR Surgical has started its first multi-center clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of its Versius system for use in pediatric surgery. The trial is focusing on children and infants that are undergoing a range of urological procedures with Versius. These include, but are not limited to, robotic-assisted pyeloplasty, ureteroureterostomy, nephrectomy, and Mitrofanoff formation.
Control.com
AUGUST 5, 2024
Join Control Automation as we visit Central CA colleges to help install robotic equipment and learn how local industries partner with schools to create exciting opportunities for students.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
AUGUST 5, 2024
Check out all the IOS XE sessions from the recent Cisco Live in Las Vegas. Topics include getting started with Cisco IOS XE programmability and automation, tooling with YANG Suite and Terraform, and open-source solutions for Model Driven Telemetry.
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The rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. In the event of a defect, recall, or customer complaint, manufacturers must quickly identify and trace the affected parts and components, including their maintenance, installation, and purchase history – back to the purchase order.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 5, 2024
POWINS Perth facility Image: Industry Capability Network In less than 10 years, electrical solutions provider POWINS, has grown from a small business with 15 employees to a significant electrical engineering and manufacturer player in mining and heavy industry sectors. The company, with offices and manufacturing facilities in Brisbane and Perth, now employs more than 100 people, and counts Mineral Resources, BHP and Rio Tinto among its clients.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
AUGUST 5, 2024
With its investment in Aliro, Cisco’s Aspire Fund delivers on the promise to invest in underrepresented founders and build a more diverse and inclusive technology community.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 5, 2024
Image: A project that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry is one of 11 UNSW projects that received funding through Australia's Economic Accelerator grants. Image: UNSW Sydney Several manufacturing and defence projects are among 11 UNSW projects that received funding through Australia’s Economic Accelerator grants. Eleven innovative UNSW Sydney research translation and commercialisation projects will receive $3.3 million from the Australian government.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
AUGUST 5, 2024
Cisco XDR turns one year old. Here is the backstory of how we developed relationships and alliances with “competitors” to have the open ecosystem of today.
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The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 5, 2024
Monticello, Minn.-based metal fabricator Standard Iron has announced its acquisition of Helgesen Industries, Hartford, Wis.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 5, 2024
Image: Tongpool/stock.adobe.com A new Advanced Manufacturing Skills Lab at the TAFE Queensland Cairns campus presents new home for maritime, aviation and food manufacturers to hone their skills for the region’s in-demand blue collar careers. The technology at the new Lab includes a cobot (collaborative robot) arm, 3D printers, and water jet and laser cutters, with many courses offered at no cost under Labor’s Free TAFE initiative.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 5, 2024
A blow-fill-seal prefilled injector offers a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and water usage compared with widely used glass-based drug-delivery systems.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 5, 2024
Image: VAILO Australian advanced manufacturing company VAILO will establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on the Gold Coast ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. The investment into the manufacturing base in Queensland will be complemented by a South Australian-based R&D facility within the Tonsley Innovation District. The move is designed to accelerate the growth of VAILO into the strong Eastern states’ markets and internationally.
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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-
The Fabricator
AUGUST 5, 2024
Dawson Metal Co., a manufacturer of metal fabrications and architectural products, has announced that David Dawson is stepping down as president/CEO at the family-owned company, reports The Observer.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 5, 2024
Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adobe.com CSIRO , Australia’s national science agency, and Google Australia have announced a collaboration to accelerate and transform artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in science. The collaboration is a part of the existing five-year partnership between the organisations aiming to catalyse the use of AI in the Australian research community through a range of activities including joint research, education, training and support.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 5, 2024
Despite its high mix of work, 3-Dimensional Services Group has embraced automation since its start in the early 1990s. The strategy shaped company growth for years to come.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 5, 2024
Image: UNSW Engineers from UNSW Sydney have converted a traditional silicon solar panel into a device that produces ammonia in a more environmentally friendly way. Ammonia is essential for producing fertilisers that support global agriculture and food production. The traditional way of making it uses large amounts of fossil fuels required for the hydrogen production and the energy to power the high-temperature process.
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In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 5, 2024
Schuler North America is expanding its Canton, Mich., facility by 10,000 sq. ft. to make room for a 5,000-ton hydroforming press, bending cell, and automation technology.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 5, 2024
Image: Pfizer Australia Pfizer Australia has announced a major upgrade to its facility in Melbourne to make it one of the most advanced pharmaceutical production facilities in Australia’s fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Pfizer has invested AU$150 million to offer advanced pharmaceutical production facilities in Australia for new antimicrobial treatments aiming to help address rising levels of antimicrobial resistance, considered one of the biggest threats to global health.
Metrology
AUGUST 5, 2024
The new features in GelSight Mobile 3.8 improve users’ experience and surface analysis capabilities by offering colored heightmaps in the 2D live view and custom report annotations that help users make more informed decisions about the surface characteristics of any material, anywhere. The post GelSight Mobile 3.8 Software Update Performs Advanced Surface Analysis appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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