Design World

APRIL 29, 2024

Firmly committed to Industry 4.0 and the future of manufacturing, KUKA Robotics will highlight an innovative solution for educating the next generation of workers and its collaboration with three universities on cutting-edge Mixed Reality (MR) demonstrations at Automate 2024, May 6 – 9 at McCormick Place in Chicago. In booth 5679, visitors will see the… The post KUKA Robotics to showcase solutions for education and mixed reality at Automate 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 29, 2024

I haven’t had word from ISA for quite some time. And especially the cybersecurity certification program. This news concerns GE Power Conversion’s HPCi Controller achieving cybersecurity Security Level 3 certificates of conformance. Congratulations. The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced that its ISASecure cybersecurity certification program has issued the world’s first Security Level 3 (SL3) certificates of conformance.

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Design World

APRIL 29, 2024

Water hammer is the audible noise resulting from the hydraulic shock that occurs when a valve shuts off the flow of water or any other liquid too quickly. The high-pressure spike or pressure transient produced in this situation can cause permanent damage to pipes and other equipment. A rather straightforward equation makes calculating the water […] The post How do you sense water hammer?

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 29, 2024

Catching up on some back news. This is part of the flurry of news around chipmaker partnerships with computer hardware suppliers. This one is Advantech, a Taiwan-based computer manufacturer, and Qualcomm Technologies. I have not had a conversation with Advantech for years, but they’ve always been an interesting company not shy about touting their advances as you can see in their release.

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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-

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Design World

APRIL 29, 2024

Fiber-reinforced composites manufacturer ARRIS has raised $34M from new and returning investors, including ST Engineering, Zebra Technologies, Youngone, Standard Industries, Vertex Exploratory Fund, NEA, XN, Taiwania Capital, Bosch Ventures, Modern Venture Partners (MVP), and Alumni Ventures Group (AVG). Funding will be used to build on the company’s success in scaling its global operations.

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Automation World

APRIL 29, 2024

Despite lacking the resources of large companies, smaller manufacturers can still chart cost-effective and effective automation strategies. Four industry experts explain how.

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Automation World

APRIL 29, 2024

The ability of two-in-one encoders to provide motor feedback and position measurement in one device are critical to the space and safety needs of collaborative robots.

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Control.com

APRIL 29, 2024

Detecting objects is the first field-level task that must be considered before any feedback-based control can happen. Choosing from among the nearly unlimited proximity sensors can be challenging!

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MRPEasy

APRIL 29, 2024

Norwegian sea-drone systems developer and manufacturer Maritime Robotics got its procurement and inventory under control with the help of MRP software. “The software gives us a clear overview of our operation,” says Tor Erik Naebb, Head of Assembly and Integration. “We can find the necessary piece of information in seconds now.” A hi-tech company with […] The post Marine Drone Manufacturer Navigates Business Complexities with MRP Software appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distri

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 29, 2024

A group of people holding signs that call for fair wages. (CNW Group/Unifor) TORONTO — Unifor welcomed 800 new auto sector members at F & P, a Tier 1 Automotive Parts Manufacturer located in Tottenham, Ontario. “These workers fought for their right to unionize and persevered in the face of stiff resistance from their employer in their workplace and at the Ontario Labour Relations Board,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Auto workers understand that there a

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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?

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 29, 2024

Anoo/stock.adobe.com Plastic waste can now be repurposed into low-carbon building materials at Australia’s first RESIN8 production facility in Melbourne. In partnership with the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP), CRDC Australia officially opened the state-of-the-art facility, located in Tottenham. Attended by over 100 stakeholders from government, non-profits, academia, and industry, the event highlighted the collaborative effort towards innovative environmental solutio

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i4.0 today

APRIL 29, 2024

Innodisk, a leading global AI solution provider, announces the launch of its industry’s first MIPI over Type-C solution. This exclusive technology overcomes traditional MIPI cable lengths limitations, allowing embedded camera modules to be positioned farther from the system. This expands the possibilities for visual AI applications, particularly in smart manufacturing and smart cities, enabling the seamless integration of high-quality vision systems into these evolving environments.

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Control.com

APRIL 29, 2024

Cognex has created a new AI-driven vision system that uses 2D and 3D vision with AI technology to give users a more easily deployable vision system for inspection and measurement applications.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 29, 2024

Left: Vivian Chu and Andrea Thomaz, the co-founders of Diligent Robotics; right: Kathleen Brandes and Ros Shinkle, the co-founders of Adagy Robotics. | Sources: Diligent Robotics, Adagy Robotics Almost half of all startups that began in 2021 were formed by women, according to human resources cloud software company Gusto. Within the robotics industry, however, it’s a different story.

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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The Guardian Manufacturing

APRIL 29, 2024

Motion sets out worldwide target in alignment with Paris agreement to limit global heating to 1.5C Countries are for the first time considering restrictions on the global production of plastic – to reduce it by 40% in 15 years – in an attempt to protect human health and the environment. As the world attempts to make a treaty to cut plastic waste at UN talks in Ottawa, Canada, two countries have put forward the first concrete proposal to limit production to reduce its harmful effects including th

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 29, 2024

Image: Combilift Find out how Combilift’s latest electric innovation – the Combi-CB70E – is taking both operational efficiency and operator comfort to the next level. Since developing world’s first engine-powered multidirectional forklift – the C4000 – Irish manufacturer Combilift has not taken its foot off the innovation pedal. And having recently celebrated its quarter-century anniversary in 2023, the company marked the occasion with the debut of several exciting new products.

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E&T

APRIL 29, 2024

New legislation by the UK government requires manufacturers of smart products to implement minimum security standards against cyber threats.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 29, 2024

Image: R_boe/stock.adobe.com A new market study outlines the potential for additive manufacturing (AM) technologies to optimise the capabilities of the semiconductor industry. The research report titled ‘3D Printing for Semiconductors: Market Opportunity Brief’ is from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research). The market study outlines specific benefits the semiconductor value chain provides to AM, including reduced lead times, reduced parts, and thermal management, packaging and more.

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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.

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 29, 2024

CCTY Bearing will discuss how its technologies can help humanoid robots at the Robotics Summit & Expo. Source: CCTY To help robot developers make humanoid robots that emulate the mobility and flexibility of human limbs, CCTY designs and manufactures bespoke parts tailored to the unique requirements of each project. At the Robotics Summit & Expo this week, the global motion-control supplier will highlight how its state-of-the-art bearings can enable robots to move articulating joints with

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 29, 2024

BROMONT — IBM, and the Canadian and Quebec governments have reached agreements, reflecting a combined investment valued at approximately CAD 187 million, to strengthen Canada’s semiconductor industry and develop the assembly, testing and packaging (ATP) capabilities for semiconductor modules at IBM Canada’s Bromont Plant in Quebec. “Today’s announcement is a massive win for Canada and our dynamic tech sector.

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Plastics Today

APRIL 29, 2024

The Melbourne facility is Costa Rica–based CRDC Global’s fourth plant worldwide.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 29, 2024

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) is hosting its Hannover Messe Roadshow in different cities from June 3 to 19 this year. Manufacturers and businesses that are export-ready and eager to forge international business connections have the opportunity to expand their business and represent Canada in Germany with NGen at the premiere advanced manufacturing tradeshow, Hannover Messe.

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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

APRIL 29, 2024

Companies around the globe aim to be more sustainable…so what about the carbon footprint of a materials recovery/recycling facility aka MRF?

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

APRIL 29, 2024

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) plays a fundamental role in ensuring that the U.S.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 29, 2024

Ultra Tool and Manufacturing, a fabricator of customized precision parts and prototypes and precision metal stampings, has installed a Mazak Optiplex 3015 NEO 7kW at its facility in Germantown, Wis. The 2D variable-beam fiber laser system offers high-speed cutting in a variety of metals. Beam.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 29, 2024

ABB Robotics has unveils its first “Flexley Tug T702” autonomous mobile robot equipped with AI-based Visual SLAM navigation technology and the new AMR Studio software, enabling first-time robot users to easily program and operate entire fleets of mobile robots.

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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 29, 2024

Strip service center Ulbrich of Illinois, Alsip, Ill., has added a Braner/Loopco Hi-Performance Turret Head slitting and packaging line for processing surface-critical stainless coil in gauges from 0.020 to 0.187 in.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 29, 2024

fruitcore robotics, a developer of AI-supported automation solutions, is expanding its portfolio with HORST1500, a groundbreaking further development and new generation of its “digital robots”. Thanks to technology optimizations with artificial intelligence, this industrial robot achieves a new level of performance and also redefines cost-effectiveness in industrial automation.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 29, 2024

Solar Atmospheres Inc. has announced its acquisition of Certified Metal Craft, a provider of heat-treating and brazing services in El Cajon, Calif. With the addition of CMC to the Solar family of companies, CMC establishes Solar’s 6th nationwide location and bolsters its West Coast presence.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 29, 2024

Teledyne FLIR IIS is pleased to announce the Forge® 1GigE IP67, the latest in its industrial camera series designed to perform in harsh industrial environments while ensuring highly efficient production capabilities. Forge 1GigE IP67 is the latest in our commitment to deliver advanced imaging systems for factory automation. “We are proud to announce the launch of our latest machine vision product, exclusively designed for smart agriculture, food, and beverage industries,” said Sadiq Panjwani, Ge

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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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