Design World

MARCH 19, 2023

In its wake, the COVID pandemic left lingering supply-chain issues that are still affecting manufacturing and other automated industries. Now some slowdowns at least have cleared. By Lisa Eitel | Executive editor The last few years’ supply-chain issues have featured container ships waiting weeks for cargo unloading; empty shelves at stores; year-long waits for appliances;… The post The automation best addressing supply-chain and labor issues appeared first on Design World.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 19, 2023

For young people interested in a career in metal fabrication or another manufacturing sector, the barrier to entry might be a pair of steel-toed boots. That shouldn’t be the case.

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Metrology

MARCH 19, 2023

The Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) has become an essential tool in manufacturing industry, providing precise and accurate measurements of parts and products. The history of the CMM is a story The post The CMM’s Evolution into its Role In Smart Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 19, 2023

In recent years, the use of PTZ cameras for churches has become increasingly popular due to their ability to capture high-quality video footage and enhance the overall worship experience. With their pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities, PTZ cameras offer numerous benefits for churches looking to create engaging content for their congregation.

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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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Metrology

MARCH 19, 2023

Automakers are under more pressure than ever as the automotive and transportation industries continue to transform at a rapid pace. Technology advancements, such as automated driving systems, 5G connectivity, and The post Smart Manufacturing Key To Tomorrow’s Advanced Vehicles appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 19, 2023

Photo Credit: Mitutoyo America Corporation Mitutoyo America Corporation exhibits the new LH-600F at Eastec 2023 , booth 3111. The Mitutoyo LH-600F Linear Height Measurement System is the latest model in the Mitutoyo Linear Height Gage line. It has several new features, including a high-accuracy scale unit and guiding mechanism manufactured in Mitutoyo’s Japanese facilities.

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Control.com

MARCH 19, 2023

Field-oriented control (FOC), also called vector control, can control 3-phase alternating current motors and brushless DC motors. Read more to learn its advantages, how it works, and its best applications.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 19, 2023

Rajant, the developer of Kinetic Mesh wireless networks, will unveil its new Cardinal BreadCrumb module during Promat at Chicago’s McCormick Place in Booth #N8550 on March 20th-23rd. The Cardinal is powerful, lightweight, and notably the smallest within Rajant’s portfolio of industrial wireless nodes.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 19, 2023

Photo Credit: Mahr Inc. Manufacturing a groove on a turned part is usually easier than inspecting it. Select the right cutting tool, set the part program and — in an instant — you’re done. But good gaging practice is a must because of the critical functional role played by grooves for seal rings and retainer rings. There are many different gage types from which to choose, and because inside grooves tend to be more difficult to measure than outside grooves, we’ll examine i

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 19, 2023

As a business owner, you know how important it is to keep your expenses in check. One of the largest expenses for a business is electricity, and without proper management, it can quickly spiral out of control.

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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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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 19, 2023

Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Meaghan Scanlon announced the first three projects to be funded under the $40 million Queensland Recycling Modernisation Fund (QRMF), which will focus on the remanufacture of waste plastics, glass, paper, cardboard, and tyres into new commercial products. Scanlon and Graham Perrett, federal member for Moreton, revealed the new funding at pipeline system manufacturer Vinidex in Coopers Plains at the weekend.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 19, 2023

Built Robotics, a maker of autonomous construction machinery, has launched the RPD 35, which the company describes as “the world’s first fully autonomous solar piling system”.

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 19, 2023

Drone manufacturing company Nightingale Intelligent Systems has ventured into a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate the Blackbird Security Drone sensor data with AWS systems to create a highly advanced data analytics platform for intrusion detection, navigation, and life-safety use cases. The partnership makes the Blackbird Security Drone the first one to be equipped with Amazon’s cloud-based artificial intelligence services to deliver real-time analytics and insights, Night

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 19, 2023

An excellent approach to reach a broad audience is to have your information published on Fox’s website, one of the biggest and most well-liked news networks in the United States. It can be difficult to have your article published on Fox, though.

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 19, 2023

Work has begun on the first locally made Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRVs) at Rheinmetall Defence Australia ’s Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Ipswich. Backed by the Queensland government, Rheinmetall secured the $5.2 billion LAND 400 Phase 2 project to deliver 211 Boxer CRVs to the Australian Defence Force. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk , Deputy Premier Steven Miles and Member for Bundamba Lance McCallum visited the advanced military vehicle manufacturing facili

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 19, 2023

Investors have turned their eyes to the real estate market in Dubai recently. ANYA in Dubai the UAE is one of the recent projects being announced on the market. Property for sale in Dubai The debut of Anya, a brand-new residential community in Arabian Ranches III, has been announced by Emaar Properties.

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 19, 2023

Ports Minister Rita Saffioti has celebrated the opening of a new boat manufacturing facility in the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour, which will serve as the new location for the regional boat builder Dongara Marine. The Western Australia Government has invested $3.6 million to support the development of the new boat building precinct including a new heavy haul road, utilities, and fire-fighting equipment.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 19, 2023

Australia is one step closer to the Moon with the Federal Government’s announcement that the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) consortium is one of two successful teams chosen for Stage 1 of the Australian Space Agency’s flagship Trailblazer program.

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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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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 19, 2023

NASA said it is eyeing two new institutes to advance technology critical to engineering and climate research as the space agency plans to develop multidisciplinary research and technology programs to support long-term exploration goals. The two new Space Technology Research Institutes (STRIs), which will receive up to $15 million over five years, will be led by teams from universities in the United States, NASA said in a press release.

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Metrology

MARCH 19, 2023

ZEISS has acquired the shares of the joint venture tooz technologies, which was founded together with Deutsche Telekom in 2018. ZEISS is thereby responding to the large, growing market potential The post Zeiss Invests Further Into Augmented Reality Creating AR/VR Competence Center appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 19, 2023

Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne has opened the state conference of the Victorian Transport Association , which will centre on the workers who support the $21 billion freight and logistics sector that is the state’s economic force. The event, with the theme “People First – Managing Transport’s Greatest Asset,” will bring together key members of the industry to improve and enhance supply chain capability and address labour shortages.

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Metrology

MARCH 19, 2023

ABB has announced its strengthened commitment to one of its largest customer robot markets – the US – with construction starting on the expansion of its existing North American robotics The post ABB To Expand US Robotics Factory appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 19, 2023

A group of scientists from the Missouri University of Science and Technology is leading research focused on a method for 3D printing nanoparticles to create human tissue. Dr Anthony Convertine, the Roberta and G. Robert Couch Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at S&T, said researchers have created a new type of nanomaterial, which is synthesised directly in water without the need for toxic organic solvents.

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Metrology

MARCH 19, 2023

In quality assurance, it is often necessary to reliably detect deviations from the norm. Industrial cameras have a key role in this, capturing images of products and analyzing them for The post Programmable Cameras Optimize Quality Assurance By Detecting Anomalies appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 19, 2023

Photo Credit: Better Edge Better Edge ’s Bat Wing drill point geometry is designed for machining steels, stainless steels and irons. The patented point geometry features optimized gashing for lower thrust, polished flutes for increased chip evacuation and coolant gash channels for optimum flow, as well as a radius edge for edge strength and centering capabilities.

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Metrology

MARCH 19, 2023

Read a summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. Dynamic 9D LADAR Offers Accurate Aircraft Inspection As the aviation industry continues to evolve, the need The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – March 20th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 19, 2023

Photo Credit: Haimer Haimer USA offers two new products to the shrink-fit market: the compact Power Clamp Air i4.0 and the Nano NG i4.0. The company displays these products in booth 5458 at Eastec 2023. The Power Clamp Air i4.0 enables an even, clean cooling for all kinds of shrink-fit chucks and collets, regardless of the outside contour, by air nozzles — without dirt and water residue.

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Metrology

MARCH 19, 2023

Caron Engineering has added in-process surface roughness measurement to the suite of applications for their DTect-IT product. DTect-IT is a versatile CNC sensor analysis system that takes in data from a multitude The post In-Process Surface Roughness Analysis for CNC Machined Parts appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 19, 2023

Photo Credit: Getty Images Hypertherm Associates , a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has announced a new partnership for its Robotmaster offline programming software for robots. As an authorized partner, Sofos Robotics Company will include Robotmaster as part of its robotic systems offerings. Sofos Robotics uses Robotmaster to perform robotic system engineering, including cell design, reach and feasibility studies, as well as programming services. “Robot

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 19, 2023

UQ researchers have won almost $1.2 million under the latest Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships (AQIRF) round for projects that span advanced manufacturing, precision healthcare, nanomaterials, and the bioeconomy. Dr Ping Chen, Dr Md Masud Rana, Dr Veronica Martinez, and Dr Denys Villa Gomes from the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) have received funding to strengthen existing links with local businesses and acc

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