Automation World

AUGUST 9, 2024

Schneider's commitment to advancing its domestic supply chain signals increased demand for innovative automation solutions in certain sectors.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 9, 2024

Another article just appeared on my news feed—Will Robots Take My Job? OK, that’s just click bait. People searching for something to touch a fear emotion have written these articles for probably 40 years. I first worked with robotics in the 1980s. Writers tripped over themselves to write doom articles either about Japan having so many more robots than America or about how robots will take all the jobs.

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Design World

AUGUST 9, 2024

Celera Motion has announced Aura P, an extension to the Aura series of precision rotary and linear optical encoders with MicroE technology. Eccentricity, caused by off-center scale mounting and bearing runout, is a common source of angular error. Two encoders are often employed to compensate for the error increasing cost and power consumption. Aura encoders… The post Celera Motion announces Aura P extension to absolute chip encoder series appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

READY Robotics, a Columbus, Ohio-based company founded in 2016, has shut down. It was best known for its ForgeOS robot-agnostic operating system, but it recently branched out into automation consulting and launched a palletizing system. Multiple sources told The Robot Report a funding round fell through at the last minute, which caused the company to lay off its staff and close its doors.

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Design World

AUGUST 9, 2024

Innodisk announced its cooperation with Advantech. This collaboration leverages Innodisk’s customizable MIPI camera modules and Advantech’s Intel x86-based AFE-R360 solution to enhance AI-powered object detection and recognition capabilities, expanding visual applications for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in smart factories, warehouses, and retail environments.

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Design World

AUGUST 9, 2024

To become a leading high-volume LiB producer, a company must overcome the considerable operational challenges of battery production to achieve the desired financial results. In a conventional Gigafactory, the levels of automation are generally low when compared with more mature industries. As a result, thousands of manual operations are required to produce hundreds of thousand… The post The Connected Future of High-Volume Battery Production appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · New dimensions in warehouse automation In Episode 159 of The Robot Report Podcast, editors Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the latest news. On today’s show, we also have a conversation with Chris Walti, co-founder and CEO of warehouse automation provider Mytra AI. Mytra last month decloaked and unveiled its pallet-based ASRS -like storage array.

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Design World

AUGUST 9, 2024

AutomationDirect released three new LS Electric XGB PLC models that provide advanced control at a lower cost. Two 16-point two-axis motion PLC units and a 14-point relay output model are now available. The two-axis PLC versions support pulse-direction control from the embedded I/O, featuring four high-speed inputs, two high-speed outputs, and EtherCAT motion using EtherCAT… The post New LS Electric XGB PLC models from AutomationDirect support high speed appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

Texas Children’s Hospital uses a dual-armed YuMi to transfer fruit flies to new vials with fresh food. | Source: ABB Robotics Drosophila melanogaster, better known as the fruit fly, might seem like a run-of-the-mill pest. These insects, however, are critical for ongoing research into various neurological diseases at Texas Children’s Hospital.

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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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Design World

AUGUST 9, 2024

For convenience and to reduce paper waste, mk North America will now provide operating manuals, project drawings, and recommended spare parts lists through a QR code integrated into the conveyor system’s serial number tag. By scanning the mk conveyor QR code, customers will be directed to a dedicated webpage tailored to their specific project.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

Leading manufacturers are already using the new M8 12-pin circular connectors in length-measurement systems and laboratory automation. | Source: binder USA As robotics become more common in warehouses and manufacturing facilities, modern machines are becoming smaller and more powerful. To design devices like this effectively, all components, down to each connector, must take up as little space as possible. binder USA LP last week launched the M8 12-pin circular connector.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 9, 2024

Up-and-coming welders gathered in Atlanta this June to showcase their skills in the welding competitions of the annual SkillsUSA Championships.

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E&T

AUGUST 9, 2024

Concrete from a demolished school building and carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air have been formed into new blocks strong enough to build a house.

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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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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 9, 2024

Are you leveraging pivotal strategic imperatives redefining the cybersecurity landscape to accelerate your growth trajectory? Operational Technology (OT) is paramount in the cybersecurity landscape, especially for safeguarding critical infrastructure essential to industries like manufacturing, energy, and transportation. These systems manage and control physical processes that, if disrupted by cyber threats, could lead to safety hazards and economic damages.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Kastopick bar robot system can pick and deliver flat, square, and round materials, as well as round and profile tubes, without the need for human intervention.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 9, 2024

Are you leveraging pivotal strategic imperatives redefining the cybersecurity landscape to accelerate your growth trajectory? Operational Technology (OT) is paramount in the cybersecurity landscape, especially for safeguarding critical infrastructure essential to industries like manufacturing, energy, and transportation. These systems manage and control physical processes that, if disrupted by cyber threats, could lead to safety hazards and economic damages.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AUGUST 9, 2024

August 9 marks International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Learn how the Cisco Networking Academy community elevates through education with these inspiring success stories.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 9, 2024

IMDT, a world-leading provider of cutting-edge vision and AI-powered products and systems, today announced a collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. This collaboration will integrate Qualcomm Technologies’ IoT processors into IMDT’s power-efficient, cost-effective, and ready-to-use System-on-Modules (SOMs), Single-Board Computers (SBCs), and product-specific customized solutions.

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Motion Control Tips

AUGUST 9, 2024

Beckhoff’s new EL8601-8411 EtherCAT Terminal offers interface flexibility in a compact, 12-mm-wide design. With up to 12 signal interfaces (8 x DI, 2 x DO, 1 x AI, 1 x AO) and nine signal types in one terminal, the multi-interface is ideal for numerous applications. These use cases include systems that require only a few […] The post Compact, multi-purpose I/O interface from Beckhoff appeared first on Motion Control Tips.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 9, 2024

The chemicals industry is amid an unprecedented transformation, revealing major growth opportunities centered around alternative feedstocks and product innovation. Three megatrends are driving this shift: Sustainability Initiatives: Today’s customer preferences and regulatory frameworks facilitate minimizing carbon emissions across the value chain and transitioning away from fossil fuel feedstocks.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 9, 2024

Schmalz has acquired the mGrip product family from US-based Soft Robotics, expanding its gripper portfolio as a result. The acquisition, made on August 5, includes all soft finger gripper configurations, patents and the associated know-how of the product line. The company noted in a press statement that it is expanding its market position in the food handling sector with this move.

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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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Plastics Today

AUGUST 9, 2024

Nissan is testing a new heat-rejecting paint on the scorching hot tarmac of Haneda airport.

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Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 9, 2024

Eric Huard names as Port Hawkesbury Paper’s new Directory of Specialty Sales (Port Hawkesbury Paper) PORT HAWKESBURY — Port Hawkesbury Paper, involved in paper manufacturing in North America, announces the hiring of Eric Huard as the Director of Specialty Sales. Eric received his bachelor’s in chemical engineering from Ecole Polytechnique (University of Montreal).

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 9, 2024

Valued at $1.4 billion in 2022, the global market for thermally conductive plastics is expected to be worth $4.4 billion by 2031.

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E&T

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Drax power station is “by far the largest emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the country” despite its self-proclaimed carbon-cutting credentials, the Ember think tank has said.

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Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.

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Manufacturing Management

AUGUST 9, 2024

RAeS on 24 July 2024 formalised an Aerospace Partnership with Terms of Reference (TORs) between IET and IMechE, Aeromorning reported.

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now an innovation catalyst and a success factor in many industries, including the restaurant industry. Introducing AI-powered inventory management, voice ordering, hyper-personalization, and the like facilitates seamless operations and improved customer experience. These features usher AI trends with the potential to shape the future of the restaurant industry.

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Manufacturing Management

AUGUST 9, 2024

BAE Systems’ new shipbuilding hall, set to transform shipbuilding in Glasgow, has officially been named the Janet Harvey Hall, NavalToday.com reported.

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