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Big Data

Automation World

In this research project, Automation World highlights the technologies that comprise industrial Big Data and showcases insights from your end user peers and system integrators about how they’re using these technologies to improve decision-making.

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FANUC demonstrates robot and cobot solutions for picking, packing and palletizing at Pack Expo  

Design World

FANUC America, a manufacturer of CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs, will highlight its latest robot and cobot solutions for picking, packing and palletizing at Pack Expo Chicago, Oct. 23-26 in booth #N6116. New: FANUC DR-3iB/6 Stainless Delta Robot Handling Protein At Pack Expo, the DR-3iB/6 STAINLESS robot will use 3DV iRVision and iRPickTool line tracking software… The post FANUC demonstrates robot and cobot solutions for picking, packing and palletizing at Pack Expo appeared first on De

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Turbocharging Speed to Market

Automation World

New concept “speedster” has been coined to describe companies that have reduced the time they take to design, develop and deliver products to customers, also known as “speed to market.”.

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PT WORK Force expands resources to support PT/MC employers

Design World

Now more than ever, employers need tools and resources to help them navigate the new realities of the workplace. As the charitable arm of the Power Transmission Distributors Association, the PTDA Foundation, through its PT WORK Force initiative, empowers employers in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry to maximize their workforce — whether in the… The post PT WORK Force expands resources to support PT/MC employers appeared first on Design World.

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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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Top Sustainability Trends in Manufacturing

Automation World

Explore practices that contribute to a comprehensive sustainability strategy, that work alongside reducing CO2 emissions, to slow down global warming.

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Rockwell Automation expands threat detection offering through managed services

Design World

Rockwell Automation launched the new Threat Detection Managed Services offering in early 2022, providing customers with application-level, real-time monitoring and response services to help detect, identify, contain, eradicate, and recover from a cyber incident. The Threat Detection portfolio is evolving to offer new services that will enable Rockwell Automation to better meet its customers’ needs… The post Rockwell Automation expands threat detection offering through managed services appe

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Top student welders take over SkillsUSA competitions in Atlanta

The Fabricator

The national SkillsUSA Championships invited hundreds of high school and postsecondary students to Atlanta in June, including dozens of student welders for the skills event’s three welding competitions.

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Material Insights: Resin prices dive for September

Plastics News

Plastics News senior reporter Frank Esposito discusses the issues surrounding the price changes for last month. North American prices for polyethylene and polypropylene resins continued their downward path, joined by engineering-grade polymers polycarbonate, nylon 6, nylon 6/6 and ABS.

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Challenges Manufacturers Face With PCB Inspection

Metrology

The ever-increasing development pace and diversity of electronic appliances means increasing production challenges in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), a complex process that involves numerous component suppliers, sophisticated assembly machines. The post Challenges Manufacturers Face With PCB Inspection appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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M&A market pullback opens opportunity for 'strategic' investors in packaging

Plastics News

Valuations for companies being sold in the plastic packaging business have retreated, but they still are quite attractive, one analyst believes.

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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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Manufacturer MC Machinery Systems steps up its Southeast presence

The Fabricator

Metal fabrication machine manufacturer MC Machinery Systems has opened a new technical center just outside of Charlotte, N.C., to support customers and stakeholders in the Southeast.

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Kickstart: Honors for people and parts that made cars better

Plastics News

Probir Guha, who helped develop SMC for everything from the Pontiac Fiero to pickup trucks still in production will receive the Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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In the Workshop, Ep. 5: Staying steady and balanced while you weld

The Fabricator

Detroit welder-fabricator Josh Welton demonstrates the best way to stay steady and keep your balancing while welding.

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Download the Oct. 10, 2022 issue of Plastics News

Plastics News

This week's issue of Plastics News is our last regular issue before our K show exclusive editions. Six show dailies for each day of the trade show will be available for free, right here on PlasticsNews.com.

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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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Two high school welding teachers win Harbor Freight prize

The Fabricator

Two high school welding teachers and their programs have been named winners of the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.

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Endor Labs Launches with $25M Seed Financing to Tackle Sprawl of Open Source Software

Gary Mintchell

A knowledge of programming and software development will help you through this press release of a new company. Endor Labs has exited stealth mode today, Oct. 10, 2022. I keep getting releases with new names for products. This one is Dependency Lifecycle Management Platform. The goal is to help development and security teams maximize software reuse by safely evaluating, maintaining, and updating dependencies.

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ABB invests in Scalable Robotics

The Fabricator

ABB is entering into a strategic partnership with U.S.-based startup Scalable Robotics to enhance its portfolio of robotic welding systems.

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UK research at ‘significant risk’ from Brexit brain drain, scientists warn

E&T

At least 22 UK-based scientists have decided to leave the United Kingdom, fearing that they would lose European funding amid stalling Brexit negotiations. . Scientists and engineers told Sky News the UK's position as a world leader in research is at risk from "significant brain drain", as top academics are giving up hope of the government negotiating membership of the Horizon Europe programme and are preparing to leave the country.

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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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How to Calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)?

MRPEasy

Overall Equipment Effectiveness or OEE is a KPI that measures how effectively machines and equipment in a manufacturing facility are operating. Tracking the OEE allows for the identification of potential issues that may be impacting production efficiency. What is Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)? Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a manufacturing KPI that measures the efficiency […].

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World’s First Artificial General Intelligence Core System Is Created – And It Makes Decisions Based On Emotions

i4.0 today

AGI Laboratory today announced that it has developed the core of a unique computer system capable of artificial general intelligence, which was previously thought to have been something that would take a minimum of twenty more years to develop. Developed by a team of computer scientists, led by futurist, technocrat, polymath and eight times Microsoft MVP award winner, David J Kelley, Norn is believed to be the first software system to have independent motivation based on human-like emotions.

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Modern Manufacturing Expo: Top priorities for Australian manufacturers made clear

Manufacturer's Monthly

Australia is perfectly poised to become a global leader in the production of high-value products across industries – but this cannot happen without the buy-in of local manufacturers. . This was the core argument of Meryl Swanson, MP and Federal member for Paterson, whose speech opened the much-anticipated two-day Modern Manufacturing Expo at the Sydney Showgrounds. .

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Formula tackles complex moral decision-making for AI

Control Engineering

Artificial Intelligence Insights. A blueprint for creating algorithms that incorporate ethical guidelines into artificial intelligence (AI) decision-making programs has been developed. To factor in the complexity of moral decisions, a mathematical formula and a related series of decision trees was developed. This technology can help make machines, particularly robots, perform better and cut down on inefficiencies.

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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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Amnovis selects 3D Systems’ Dual Laser Direct Metal Printing solution

Manufacturer's Monthly

3D Systems?announced that? Amnovis , an additive manufacturing production and engineering company?based in Aarschot, Belgium, has incorporated 3D Systems’? DMP Flex 350 Dual ?into its contract manufacturing workflow. This next-generation technology includes two lasers, which enables Amnovis to produce high-quality, highly reliable end-use parts for a variety of industrial and medical device applications.

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CIMIC’s Pacific Partnerships wins power purchase agreement for large scale solar farm

AU Manufacturing

Media Release by CIMIC Group. CIMIC Group company Pacific Partnerships has secured a long-term contract with the State of Victoria for the sale of solar power from Glenrowan Solar Farm in northern Victoria. Leading infrastructure developer Pacific Partnerships , through its energy business Pacific Partnerships Energy, will continue to develop Glenrowan Solar Farm, with CIMIC Group company UGL undertaking construction, operations and maintenance.

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Five career changing videos you need to stream now

Manufacturer's Monthly

No matter what field or industry you work in, there are skills that can be used in almost any workplace. It’s not enough to simply know and understand your specific discipline and job role – you also need more expertise around things like project management, an understanding of finance, and digital skills. Here are five webinars you can stream right now to help you build those skills: 1.

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Queensland announces $24 million funding for innovative startups

AU Manufacturing

The Queensland government has established a new $24 million Enterprise Acceleration Fund to provide a boost to local startups and create more jobs. . Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick said the fund will invest from $500,000 up to $2.5 million in innovative, early-stage businesses that employ a majority of their employees in Queensland. .

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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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Diesel engines retrofitted to run on 90 per cent hydrogen

E&T

Engineers from UNSW Sydney have successfully converted a diesel engine to run as a hydrogen-diesel hybrid engine, reducing the CO2 emissions by more than 85 per cent in the process. The team, led by Professor Shawn Kook from the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, spent around 18 months developing its 'Hydrogen-Diesel Direct Injection Dual-Fuel System' that means existing diesel engines could run using 90 per cent hydrogen as fuel.

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AIM3D presents the Voxelfill process

AU Manufacturing

Media Release by AIM3D. Every 3D printing process competes with classic manufacturing strategies such as casting or milling in terms of mechanical properties, time factors and cost-effectiveness. It is also in competition with alternative 3D printing technologies. The technological challenge: at present, layer-based 3D build processes of polymers often exhibit inhomogeneous structural properties.

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M&A market pullback opens opportunity for 'strategic' investors in packaging

Plastics News

Valuations for companies being sold in the plastic packaging business have retreated, but they still are quite attractive, one analyst believes.

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Homeward Bound announces scholarship opportunity for South Pacific woman in STEMM

AU Manufacturing

Media Release by BOC and Homeward Bound. Homeward Bound today announced a new scholarship supported by BOC that will provide one woman with a background in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths, Medicine) the opportunity to participate in the ground-breaking Homeward Bound leadership initiative. . The full scholarship is open to women across the South Pacific region including Papua New Guinea (PNG), Solomon Islands, New Zealand or Australia – to participate in a 12-month virtual leade

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6 Common Production Scheduling Mistakes Manufacturers Make

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.