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DENSO announces executive retirements, promotions, and organizational changes 

Design World

DENSO Products and Services Americas, an affiliate of leading global mobility supplier DENSO Corp., announces the retirement of senior vice president Richard Shiozaki and vice president of Sales Fran Labun. The aftermarket automotive arm of DENSO, whose groups include commercial and industrial products and services, also announced recent promotions and changes to its organizational structure.… The post DENSO announces executive retirements, promotions, and organizational changes appeared

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6,000 Blog Posts, 20 Years Writing About Technology and Strategy

Gary Mintchell

It speaks for longevity and persistence if nothing else. This is post number 6,000 over two different websites. I actually contributed a few posts to MESA many years ago and had an asset management website briefly when I was working with MIMOSA. I don’t count those. Dave, Jane, and I along with Jim, Wes, and Mike started Automation World in 2003. I was busy with that as editor-in-chief.

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Hilscher’s netX 90 and netRAPID 90 receive certification

Design World

Hilscher North America announces its netX 90 system-on-a-chip (SoC) and netRAPID 90, a netX chip carrier, have received the CC-Link IE Field Network Basic slave conformance certificate from the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA). This certification enables the netX 90 and netRAPID 90 to be implemented as slaves in simple field devices on CC-Link Industrial Ethernet… The post Hilscher’s netX 90 and netRAPID 90 receive certification appeared first on Design World.

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Unsupervised Deep Learning ~ A New Paradigm For Quality Inspection

Metrology

Deep learning has now become the leading way of providing quality inspection. The post Unsupervised Deep Learning ~ A New Paradigm For Quality Inspection appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Sustainable Plastics Live: Industry needs a ‘paradigm shift’ to bio-based plastics

Plastics News

Karen Laird says the plastics industry is facing a “paradigm shift” to change from conventional fossil fuel feedstocks to bio-based alternatives.

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LSR by the numbers

Plastics News

Looking at our survey results, medical-grade LSR hits the top as the most used material and the biggest end market, representing well over half our list.

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Water-based batteries studied as safe alternative to lithium

E&T

These new types of batteries would not only reduce the US's dependence on countries that export cobalt and lithium but would also be able to prevent battery-related fires. “There would be no battery fires any more because it's water-based,” said chemical engineering professor Dr Jodie Lutkenhaus. “In the future, if materials shortages are projected, the price of lithium-ion batteries will go way up.

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Breaking News in Flexible Packaging April 2023

Plastics Today

Flexible packaging award winners, SIG expands in bag-in-box and spouted pouches, electron high-barrier films, from PET trays to flake for films, Optimum Group grows to 19 companies, EVOH films.

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Autonomous bus service to launch in Scotland next month

E&T

The service will see five single-decker autonomous buses ferry around 10,000 passengers across the bridge every week. Two members of staff will remain onboard, a safety driver in the driver’s seat to monitor the technology, and a ‘captain’ in the saloon to take tickets and answer customer questions. The project, named CAVForth, will be the first registered bus service in the UK to use full-sized autonomous buses.

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr

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Li-S Energy batteries claim increase in energy density, enhanced safety

Manufacturer's Monthly

Australian battery manufacturer Li-S Energy will develop its first 20-layer battery cells utilising its third-generation (GEN3) semi-solid state lithium sulfur technology at its facility in Geelong, Victoria. The new 20-layer cells are built using a low-flammability electrolyte, which Li-S believe will make them safer than traditional lithium sulfur and lithium-ion cells that utilise a higher flammability electrolyte.

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Formerra Expands Global Reach with Purchase of Irish Polymers Distributor

Plastics Today

Dublin-based Total Polymer Solutions distributes materials to the healthcare and other sectors throughout Europe.

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Digital twins advance digital transformation, control system integration

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Explore simulation and digital twins use for automation and controls as explained by control system integrators. Understand that digital twins are underused in automation project design and that simulation software advantages expand in digital twin implementations. Review seven ways simulation software advances digital transformation by ChatGPT.

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A Global Engineering Materials Star Is Born

Plastics Today

Combining the materials expertise of Lanxess and DSM Engineering Materials, Envalior is a joint venture of global private equity firm Advent International and chemicals company Lanxess.

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Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

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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Where the Used Industrial and Commercial Diesel Generator Can Be Used

Robotics Automation News

Diesel generators have been widely used in various industries and commercial settings to provide backup power in case of power outages. These generators are highly reliable and efficient, making them a preferred choice for many businesses. In this article, we will discuss the different applications where used industrial and commercial diesel generators can be used.

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Polykemi Establishes Mexican Subsidiary

Plastics Today

The Sweden-based plastics compounder expands global reach with a sales office in Mexico City on the heels of opening its first US plant.

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Automotive industry leads in robotic deployment

Automation World

The Republic of Korea leads in robotic density with 2,867 industrial robots per 10,000 employees.

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Symbio superlab to put Victoria at the forefront of life sciences

Manufacturer's Monthly

Symbio Laboratories ’ new commercial laboratory and research and development centre in the west of Melbourne will generate a $14.9 million investment in the state and advance its medical manufacturing capability. This specialised laboratory will provide analytical testing, research and development and diagnostic manufacturing for clients across a range of industries, creating 200 new local jobs including scientists, laboratory technicians and information technology specialists.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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Peer-to-Peer FAQ: Controllers

Automation World

Your end user and system integration industry peers share insights into their preferences and advice on the selection and use of programmable logic controllers, programmable automation controllers, and industrial PCs.

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Research reveals nature of hydrogen fractures in high-strength steel

Manufacturer's Monthly

Scientists from Sophia University in Japan have shown the mechanisms by which hydrogen absorption via exposure to hydrogen gas and corrosion compromises the properties of high-strength steel. The findings shed light on the types of defects found in the crystalline structure of fractured HS steel at the atomic scale. This knowledge will help us understand hydrogen embrittlement better and possibly pave the way to methods to suppress it.

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ABB Previews its Forthcoming Autonomous Operator Technology

Automation World

With users in energy industries requesting more autonomous capabilities for their production operations, ABB is developing a new technology designed to aid human decision-making in advance of system alarms.

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If Servitization is in Your Future, MRO Needs to be in Your Portfolio

iBASEt

Servitization is no longer a trend that primarily impacts the consumer sector. While the aerospace industry has had instances of servitization for at least a decade, most notably in aviation, where jet engine manufacturers are selling pound-hours of thrust instead of jet engines, it is only now moving beyond the consumer sector in a big way. In this post-Covid world, many manufacturers are looking to servitization as a mechanism to build more agility into their operations and as a tool to improv

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Build & Own Scale-Ready Industrial IoT Solution on Flex83 Middleware

Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass

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Industry welcomes passage of the NRF legislation

Manufacturer's Monthly

Industry heavyweights welcomed the historic passing of laws to establish the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) last week by prime minister Anthony Albanese. The NRF was announced by the government in the Federal Budget for October 2022 and will invest across priority areas of the economy including renewables and low emissions technologies, medical science, transport, value-adding in resources, value-adding in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, defence capability and enabling tech

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Machine Monitoring Boosts Aerospace Manufacturer's Utilization

Modern Machine Shop

Jonathan Langdon, quality engineer at Enjet Aero, observes a Vimana dashboard, where users can see metrics like machine utilization, downtime and more. Photo Credit: Enjet Aero Enjet Aero , a manufacturer of jet engine precision-machined and fabricated components and assemblies with nine facilities and a wide array of capabilities, relied on employees to record data from shop floor processes in spreadsheets, a time-consuming and labor-intensive task.

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A Hands-on Walkthrough of MQTT Protocol Using the paho-mqtt Open Source Library

Control.com

No more IIoT buzzwords! This article aims to walk through an implementation of MQTT using the paho-mqtt library using nothing more than your local machine and some simple Python programming.

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Patrick Roussey II Named 2023 Mold Maker of the Year

Mold Making Technology

Photo Credit: SPE MTD During last week’s Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) 2023, Richard Evans, owner/injection mold designer at Reaction Plastics Solutions LLC and SPE Mold Technologies Division chair-elect, presented Patrick Roussey II of Mayer Tool & Engineering Inc. as the 2023 Mold Maker of the Year. Roussey II was the recipient of the award due to his lifelong commitment to the moldmaking and plastics industry.

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

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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Kickstart: Plastics repair shattered windows in Ukraine

Plastics News

A Cambridge University student uses PVC pipe, foam insulation and four layers of PE film to replace windows shattered by the war in Ukraine.

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Honeywell Mixed Waste Plastic Recycling Technology Goes Bigger

Plastics Today

Biotrend Energy in Turkey will use Honeywell UOP Upcycle Technology to transform up to 60,000 metric tons yearly of mixed waste plastics into advanced recycled polymer feedstock.

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Comparison Between SEO and Yoast SEO

Robotics Automation News

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the practice of optimising a website to improve its visibility and ranking on search engine results pages (SERPs). It involves various techniques and strategies, including keyword research, on-page optimization, link building, and more.

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