Design World

DECEMBER 6, 2022

mk North America, Inc. has announced the availability of its new “Conveyor Product Finder”. This online tool www.mknorthamerica.com/product_finder makes it easy for users to refine mk’s conveyor offering based on application requirements. Users can then view a side-by-side comparison of the mk conveyors that fit their specific criteria. This tool will provide the users of mk’s… The post New Conveyor Product Finder from mk North America appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 6, 2022

How to reduce the risks associated with quick cutovers from legacy systems with planning, communication, and coordination of everyone involved.

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Design World

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Beckhoff USA has promoted Daymon Thompson to director of product management. As a longstanding, key member of the company’s product management team, Thompson has advocated for innovation in manufacturing through advanced automation, IIoT, and machine learning technologies. He will leverage his significant experience to lead new product initiatives across the entire Beckhoff portfolio.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) announced it had updated its Industrial Internet Reference Architecture (IIRA). The IIRA Version 1.10 addresses the challenges of current industrial IoT systems and industry trends, such as the convergence of IT and OT, digital twins, systems comprised of independent systems, and the inclusion of “non-human” digital users.

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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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Design World

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As network requirements have changed over time, ethernet has consistently improved in terms of speed, security, and quality. As a result, it has emerged as the standard for wired connectivity in most industries, including IT, telecommunications, transportation, and defense. The growth of ethernet in both industrial automation and the automobile industry is currently being accelerated […].

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Injection molding press producers saw sales climb 25 percent in 2021. For a few months, it looked like 2022 could be a repeat. But the second half of 2022 brought a marked change.

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center in the Cleveland area recently hosted thirty of the top welders and fabricators in the world at WorldSkills 2022 in various welding and metalwork competitions.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Tormach, a supplier of “affordable and compact” CNC machines, has launched its latest product, the ZA6 robot. The company says the ZA6 robot is built to industrial standards, utilizing EtherCAT servo motors, harmonic gear drives, and aluminum castings. It can carry a 6 kg payload through a reach of 975 mm with impressive speed and […].

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Draft amendments for the Petroleum Bill to promote Western Australia’s (WA) developing hydrogen industry and modernise the rules governing petroleum were announced. . The Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill (No.2 2022) proposes changes to the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967 (PGERA), the Petroleum Pipelines Act 1969 (PPA), and the Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Locus, a technology company developing solutions for last-mile logistics (not to be confused with Locus Robotics), has launched its Delivery Linked Checkout, a “first-of-its-kind” integrated capability that enables retail businesses to achieve profitability in their last-mile logistics. By deploying this new feature, retailers can deliver orders on customer-preferred timelines while maintaining optimal capacity and service […].

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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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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Allan Griff, consulting chemical engineer, columnist for PlasticsToday, and self-professed realist, came across an article in MIT News riddled with scientific falsehoods. He shares his thoughts.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Cyber technology is the foundation of the present day’s digital society. It is what we require for automated vehicles, online meetings, the IoT, and all the other things that change how we live. However, it also puts a lot of pressure on our data’s security and the internet’s dependability. Just as when you face an […].

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Control.com

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Industrial communication channels often contain terms such as ‘Modbus over RS485’ or ‘CIP Safety over Ethernet’. What does it mean to send one network over another, and how does it work to your advantage?

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Whether you are brand new to Instagram or you have been on the platform for years, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you get more followers and increase your exposure. In this article, we’ll talk about how to find out who posted your photos, customize your posts, and find out who’s […].

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Word is leaking out that General Motors Co. is about to make a "subbrand" out of its Corvette sports car, which could mean four-door cars and crossover vehicles carrying the Corvette badge.

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Control.com

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Techman Robot aims to save manufacturers time and money through the use of artificial intelligence with its AI Cobot series that includes smart vision, improved pick and place, and a built in AI interface.

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

ExxonMobil said the new capacity meets growing demand for high-performance, lightweight and durable plastics, particularly for automotive parts that can improve fuel efficiency.

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Seeburger

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Last year, the automotive industry was still confident that they would overcome the semiconductor crisis in 2022. However, there are no signs of this easing up soon. The PlayStation 5, for which stocks were already low at Christmas 2021, is still suffering shortages. Even leading automotive manufacturers are quoting lead times of 15-18 months for […].

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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.

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The European Commission’s long-awaited new plastics packaging and waste regulations will have a major impact in the industry. In our Sustainable Plastics Live, Karen Laird breaks down the proposal including impacts on recyclers, biodegradable resins, chemical recycling and consumers.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Photo Credit, clockwise, from top left: MC Machinery, Heidenhain, Fastems and Hardinge. In this day and age, it’s imperative for mold shops to adopt and implement technologies that will improve efficiencies across the board to meet — and exceed — quality requirements and customer expectations, and maintain a competitive edge in the industry.

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Ohio now has similar costs to China on common consumer items such as toothbrushes and window shutters, and lower costs on items like dustpans, tackle boxes, child booster seats and plastic pallets.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Manufacturers’ Monthly sits down with David Green, Sevaan Group CEO, about current trends in component manufacturing in a hectic and dynamic marketplace, challenges and how Sevaan Group is preparing to meet the highs and lows of tomorrow. Sydney-based Sevaan Group is a contract manufacturing firm that employs about 50 staff and specialises in precision manufacturing of metal parts and products for OEMs in a range of industries including defence, mining, agriculture, gaming, space and robotics, e

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Smart cities have long been perceived as the infrastructural moat against urban population explosion and mass displacement. But as things stand today, they have a long way to go to become the solution we already think they are. The lack of community integration, industry convergence, and siloed innovations have slowed development and are solvable only through more stakeholder outreach and better data management, as well as the synergy between IoT and people’s needs.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Weld Australia CEO Geoff Crittenden writes about Australia’s prison population and providing employment opportunities to the disenfranchised. Australia’s prison population continues to grow at a rate that is four times that of the general population. According to the most recent figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, from 30 June 2020 to 30 June 2021, the total number of Australian prisoners increased by 5 per cent to 42,970.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Back in 2010 when Instagram first launched, most of the photos on the platform were taken with low-quality smartphones using the in-app camera. These days, those posts look unacceptably blurry and pixelated compared to the mix of high-quality amateur and professionally processed photos found on the site. Along with where to buy likes for instagram, […].

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Australia’s prosperity and security fundamentally depend on trade. Whether it is through multi-billion-dollar export industries or connections to global supply chains for imports, no part of our economy or society isn’t deeply intertwined with trade. Like many countries, Australia’s trade links to the world were significantly disrupted at the height of COVID-19.

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Bringing new and improved products to market takes more than just good ideas. It requires agile, iterative production, and real-time collaboration. Most manufacturers recognize the risk of not adapting, but they’re hampered by technologies like MES that haven’t kept up with the pace of hardware innovation. As new manufacturers enter the market with technologically progressive ways of building at scale, existing manufacturers must adapt to stay relevant.

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E&T

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The sounds have been developed by researchers at the University of Salford in partnership with the Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB). Three potential sounds have been identified so far which are designed to increase awareness of the vehicles in a bid to cut potential accidents. The proposed sounds can be heard here , here and here. . Figures from NHS Ambulance Trusts across England, Wales and Northern Ireland showed that that e-scooter accidents rocketed by around 82 per cent from

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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The market is forecast to grow by $15.66 billion at a CAGR of 10.16% between 2022 and 2027, according to a new report from Technavio.

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Cairns Regional Council has inked a historic agreement with CleanCo Queensland that will see 80 of the Council’s largest facilities obtain 100 per cent of their electricity from renewable sources beginning in July 2024. Member for Cairns and Assistant Minister for Tourism Michael Healy said this is the type of effort that would enable the Queensland Government ‘s Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan to push the Far North to net zero emissions by 2050.

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MRPEasy

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A multi-level BOM is a bill of materials that represents the composition of various subassemblies in addition to the final product. This type of BOM becomes indispensable when a certain level of product complexity is reached but there are also situations where the use of a multi-level BOM is unwarranted. What is a Multi-Level BOM […]. The post What Is a Multi-Level BOM (Indented BOM)?

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