Design World

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Exair’s HollowStream Liquid Atomizing Spray Nozzle won two 2022 New Product Awards from Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Protection in their Dust Control and Pollution Control categories. Exair’s HollowStream Spray Nozzles provide a hollow cone spray pattern for pressurized liquids. They are applied to solve cooling, cleaning, foam breaking, rinsing, and dust suppression applications… The post HollowStream Liquid Atomizing Spray Nozzle wins awards appeared first on Design

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Members of the AWS D1 Committee on Structural Welding try to dispel misconceptions related to the D1.1 Structural Welding Code.

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Cisco Industrial Automation

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Cisco Validated Design for offshore wind farms decreases deployment time, risk, and complexity while improving overall security.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Molex has released a new report on miniaturization in product design that highlights the cross-disciplinary engineering design and manufacturing expertise required to integrate an onslaught of increasingly sophisticated features and functionality into constantly shrinking device footprints. The report, “Mastering Miniaturization, Expert Perspectives,” offers insights on how to navigate top trade-offs when meeting the cost and space […] The post Report highlights trade-offs and trends in mi

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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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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Industry IoT Consortium , part of the Object Management Group, gathers interested technical people together to study and publish guidance on a variety of industrial connectivity applications. This one provides guidance for when to use cloud or edge computing for AI-based applications such as machine vision. The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) published the Optimal Use of Cloud and Edge in Industrial Machine-Vision Applications whitepaper.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Smart Flex Effector, a new, sensor-based compensation module from Bosch Rexroth, gives robots and Cartesian linear systems human-like sensitivity and thus offers new opportunities for factory automation. Processes that are difficult to manage can now be automated, optimized, and monitored through simple retrofitting. Thanks to a kinematics system that works independently in six degrees… The post Smart Flex Effector makes robots more sensitive appeared first on Design World.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

To attract and retain workers, shops need to focus on creating a positive image of the industry and offering an attractive benefits package.

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Today, the industrial internet covers multiple verticals from manufacturing (whose products are placed into every vertical) to retail (which is normally considered to be merely point-of-sale, but can be connected to global supply chains, changing the business requirements significantly). It is deep in that multiple layers—from control of actuators through connectivity via gateways to big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to the business application—are needed.

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

3D printing will not completely displace conventional production methods, but injection molders would be foolish to dismiss it out of hand.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

When skilled workers aren’t available, fab shops are going to seek out those with the right soft skills and make the best of it.

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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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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Mold manufacturing in the U.S. is consistently affected by the interplay of internal and external factors. Therefore, with a weaker domestic and global economic outlook, it is not surprising that the Gardner Business Index (GBI) Moldmaking contracted in December for the fourth consecutive month. Mold Builders Recalibrate Outlook as Internal Factors Evolve The U.S. economy continues to adjust from inflationary growth rates in 2020 and 2021 — financed by massive fiscal stimulus and zero inte

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) report details its work with lawmakers and discusses research into materials recovery, advanced recycling, and syngas from waste.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Writing in The Times , the former party leaders and political rivals said the introduction of such a system would help people overcome concerns about online dangers. They have published a report that makes 40 recommendations on how the technology could be used to transform the British economy and society. This includes curtailing the power of the Treasury to “micromanage” spending on science and technology and appointing “executive ministers” who are not MPs or peers and who could shape the gove

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Processors’ inventories must be dwindling, leading to stronger procurement, but softening consumer demand has some sitting on the brakes.

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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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E&T

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

By the time production ends, more than 100,000 W12 engines will have been manufactured at the company’s Dream Factory in Crewe. Bentley is planning to electrify its entire line by the start of the next decade as part of sustainability efforts. It has already started producing the hybrid models Bentayga and Flying Spur which “exceeding the company’s expectations” demand-wise.

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Classroom sessions on the first day will be supplemented by hands-on demonstrations at the Leistritz lab on day two.

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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Criminal plastics investigations A Ph.D. candidate in the United Kingdom wants to know if the overuse of plastics during police investigations is downright criminal. (Cue the sunglasses and Roger Daltry scream from CSI: Miami at this point.) This isn't just a parody of crime scene investigation TV shows. Becci Henderson, a crime scene technician in the United Kingdom for more than 20 years who is now working on her doctorate at the University of Portsmouth in England, says that in two months of

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E&T

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Treasury has taken back £1.6bn that it had allocated for the UK's involvement in the European Union's research programme, Horizon Europe, or domestic alternatives. The move was revealed on page 300 of the Central Government supply estimates 2022/23, as reported by the Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE). However, the decision has not been communicated to the research community or media in any other medium.

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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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Control.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

CaPow has secured initial capital to advance the commercialization of its battery-free power delivery system for mobile robotics. The no-battery solution aims to reduce operational expenses and increase sustainability.

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iBASEt

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Virtually every manufacturer today views quality as a key success metric. It is well understood that product and service quality is one of the strongest competitive differentiators today. The topic is so important that Forbes produced a special report on the subject in conjunction with the American Society of Quality. A key determinant of an enterprise’s ability to deliver quality is its organizational behavior and culture, often characterized as a culture of quality.

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Control.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Turbine ratcheting helps prevent damage by regulating a turbine's uniform warm-up and cool-down. In this article, we will discuss the principles and challenges behind this process.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In its sixth Carbon Budget, the Committee for Climate Change stated that buildings, including homes, are the 3rd largest carbon emissions producers in the UK - accounting for 13% of all the UK’s carbon emissions. We can’t drastically modify these heritage structures, and for more modern buildings it is neither feasible nor environmentally desirable to conduct a mass demolition and rebuilding programme, so we need to find practical ways to decarbonise our existing and historic building stock.

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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

Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Photo: Continental. MISSISSAUGA — By 2050 at the latest, all tires will be made of sustainable materials. There is still a long way to go until then. But step by step, it is already becoming apparent which raw materials will find their way into tire construction in the future. These include waste products from agriculture – such as the ash from rice husks – rubber from dandelions, recycled rubber or PET bottles. “Continental is on the road toward becoming the most progressive manufacturer

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Control.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Greater I/O and computing power are becoming necessary as automation takes on more tasks. With its latest offering, B&R aims to stay ahead of competitors by offering faster control systems with more rapid I/O capabilities.

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This past year marked the eight anniversary of the Fastener News Desk Best Booth Awards from the International Fastener Expo! The return of the fastener industry after two years of pandemic restrictions turned out 3,500+ attendees representing 36 countries from around the world for the three-day event. The expo floor featured 450 total exhibitors including 30 new exhibitors making their debut at IFE.

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Grantek created a solution for SiO2 Materials Science , which was scaling up its production process and also investing in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. To get maximum value out of the ERP, they wanted to implement a manufacturing execution system (MES) to improve work-order handling and reconciliation. The solution allowed SiO2 to reduce the number of ERP workstations needed by about 20.

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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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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

BHP is testing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to power mining equipment at its Yandi iron ore mines in Western Australia. The renewable diesel created from HVO will be utilised in haul trucks and other mining equipment throughout a three-month trial period, thanks to BHP’s collaboration with bp. BHP Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) Asset President Brandon Craig stated that diesel fuel accounts for around 40% of BHP’s operating greenhouse gas emissions , and this is a crucial emphasis of

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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Pilz released a new version of its electronic access permission system – the PITreader card unit – for flexible, secure management of access to machinery. The PITreader card unit allows operators to assign permissions on RFID transponders in card or sticker format. With its access permission system PITreader card unit, Pilz is introducing new formats for efficient control of access permissions: The RFID-capable cards PITreader card and stickers PITreader sticker can be used in conjunction with o

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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have devised a method for 3D printing a soft and flexible replica of a patient’s heart in the hopes of helping doctors tailor treatments to patients’ specific heart form and function. As explained by MIT , the procedure begins with the researchers converting medical images of a patient’s heart into a three-dimensional computer model, which they then 3D-print with a polymer-based ink.

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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Not many details are being released by local officials as they work on the potential development.

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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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