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The Ringfeder FEA fail-safe spring set electromagnetic clutch

Design World

The Proven Reliability of the FEA Fail-Safe Spring Set Electromagnetic Clutch By Ringfeder Editor When developing fail-safe systems for precise, delicate, or heavy-duty machine applications, components that deliver extreme reliability and high performance are invaluable. The FEA Fail-Safe Spring Set Electromagnetic Clutch features a durable design with high-strength components to provide high torque in a […] The post The Ringfeder FEA fail-safe spring set electromagnetic clutch appeared fi

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State of XIoT Security Report 2H 2022

Gary Mintchell

The latest trend among cyber security firms is to conduct surveys and issue reports. This report comes from Claroty’s Team82. They found that vulnerabilities disclosed declined while vulnerabilities found by internal research and product security teams have increased. Cyber-physical system vulnerabilities disclosed in the second half (2H) of 2022 have declined by 14% since hitting a peak during 2H 2021, while vulnerabilities found by internal research and product security teams have increased by

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Tiny, medical sensors feature large measurement range, accuracy, resistance to environmental effects

Design World

NewTek medical sensors withstand the effects of autoclave cycles used to sterilize medical equipment prior to surgical procedures or other medical uses. According to the Centers for Disease Control, steam sterilization, as accomplished in an autoclave, is the most widely used and dependable method of sanitizing critical medical equipment as a part of infection control. […] The post Tiny, medical sensors feature large measurement range, accuracy, resistance to environmental effects appeared

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UK car production stable in January as EV output charges ahead

SMMT

British car production stable in January, down -0.3% with just 215 fewer units made. Output for export declines -1.5% while volumes for UK market rise 5.6%. Electrified vehicle production charges ahead, up almost 50% to a total of 28,329 units. UK car production was stable in the first month of 2023, with output down just -0.3% to 68,575 units, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

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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Red Lion new ethernet switches set a new standard for performance, reliability, and ease of use

Design World

Red Lion, a manufacturer of innovative technologies that empower industrial organizations to access, connect, and visualize their data, introduces N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches. As industries around the world digitally transform and optimize their operations, reliable and secure network access is critical. NT5000 switches and their gigabit speed are designed to… The post Red Lion new ethernet switches set a new standard for performance, reliability, and eas

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Sheet metal nesting strategies and leveraging data for the job shop

The Fabricator

Columnist Caleb Chamberlain discusses lessons learned in sheet metal nesting and inventory management, and how high-product-mix job shops can better use data.

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How Digital Twins Could Protect Manufacturers From Cyberattacks

NIST Manufacturing

Detailed virtual copies of physical objects are opening doors for better products across automotive, health care, aerospace and other industries.

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Zymbit Launches Secure Compute Module for Developers of IoT Infrastructure

Design World

New all-in-one Zymbit-secured Linux pi compute module for applications operating in zero-trust environments. Zymbit, Inc. brings their new Secure Compute Module (“SCM”), a Raspberry Pi CM4 compatible compute module for professional IoT and edge applications that require a high standard of security with long-term maintainability and cyber resilience.

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Schools found to be unprepared for impact of ChatGPT on education

E&T

Research conducted by BCS, the chartered institute for IT, found that 62 per cent of professionals believe that chatbots like ChatGPT will make it harder to mark students’ work fairly. ChatGPT is a large-language model (LLM) which can answer questions in a seemingly natural way and is trained on a massive data set. It has been shown to be able to create passing-grade answers at university level - including passing law exams at one university - but it is fallible.

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How to Pass the Job Interview as an Employer

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Thinkstock It seems that every time I turn around, companies are complaining that they are having difficulty finding skilled people to fill positions. This is a global issue with a shared root cause: We are not training enough people to fill our industry’s needs. But there may be another reason why many in the machining industry are not attracting potential employees: The employer failed the job interview.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Higher demand, feedstock costs lead to uptick in PVC, PS pricing

Plastics News

Even with the home construction market down, purchasing to prepare for the start of the season has led to a price increase for PVC while rising benzene hits other materials.

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Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama launches Genesis Electrified GV70

The Fabricator

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) has launched the Genesis Electrified GV70 SUV. It is the first Genesis model to be assembled in the U.S.

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HGV heroes: How a charity is helping ex-military personnel train as drivers

SMMT

Since it was founded in 2020, Veterans into Logistics has changed the lives of ex-forces personnel by helping them gain paid employment in the logistics sector. As part of its work the non-profit organisation has successfully trained or supported hundreds of ex-military personnel into new HGV driving careers with logistics companies such as Asda, Muller and XPO Logistics.

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Conflux Technology gears up for Avalon 2023 with 3D-printed heat exchangers

AU Manufacturing

Conflux Technology will be showcasing its increasing line of customisable additively manufactured heat exchangers at this year’s Avalon Air show in the Victorian Government Pavilion. In a press release, the company said it developed customisable heat exchangers using its additive manufacturing thermal solutions. Conflux said it teamed up with LEAP Australia to present its Air to Liquid and Liquid to Liquid heat exchangers through an enhanced augmented reality experience.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

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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Montana plan for local plastics laws suffers setback

Plastics News

Montana state lawmakers debated giving more power to cities to regulate plastic and packaging waste.

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Climate Council recommends Australia’s delivery of green manufactured goods

AU Manufacturing

The Climate Council is urging the federal government to cease any new big emitting initiatives, noting that funding must be available to future-focused industries like green manufacturing and critical minerals. In a submission to the Labour Government’s consultation on its proposed Safeguard Mechanism reforms, the council called for a pause on new polluting projects entering the Safeguard Mechanism while the federal Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) is reforme

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World’s last dedicated Meccano factory to close in France

The Guardian Manufacturing

Once-popular engineering toy, in decline since the 1950s, will still be manufactured by partner companies It is the children’s toy, invented in Britain, that inspired a passion for engineering, science and technology in generations of youngsters – and their parents. Meccano building sets filled with reusable perforated metal – and later plastic – strips, plates, nuts, bolts, winches, wires, wheels and even motors have been used to construct models and mechanical devices for more than 120 years.

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Queensland unveils new employer guide to address labour shortages

AU Manufacturing

Minister for Multicultural Affairs Leanne Linard has revealed an updated manual for employers to address the critical skill shortages that Queensland’s engineering industry has been experiencing as a result of massive infrastructure investment and shifting labour market demographics. Dubbed “Attracting and Retaining Engineers from Migrant Backgrounds: A Guide for Employers,” the guide was developed in collaboration with the Queensland Government , Engineers Australia , and Consult Australi

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Inoac USA buys ABC Technologies' share of joint venture

Plastics News

Inoac USA Inc. has acquired ABC Technologies' 50 percent equity in its former joint venture with the company, Inoac Exterior Systems. The venture is now a wholly owned Inoac entity, Rob DePotter president of Inoac USA, told Plastics News in an email. "We will be fortifying the leadership of the company, but largely intend to maintain the leadership team in place," DePotter said in the email.

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University of Wollongong gets $10m for clean energy initiative

AU Manufacturing

The Albanese government fulfils its pledge to build the skills and capabilities for Australia’s transition to a clean energy future with a $10 million investment at the University of Wollongong. An Energy Futures Skills Centre will be established at the university with a second investment of $2.5 million to improve tools and instructional materials, creating a Renewable Energy Training facility at the Wollongong TAFE.

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Ont. is exploring new, large-scale nuclear plants to meet demands for electricity needed in EV production

Canadian Manufacturing

Ontario is exploring the possibility of building new, large-scale nuclear plants in order to meet increasing demand for electricity and phase out natural gas generation. A report late last year by the Independent Electricity System Operator found that the province could fully eliminate natural gas from the electricity system by 2050, starting with a moratorium in 2027, but it will require about $400 billion in capital spending and more generation including new, large-scale nuclear plants.

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US Plastics Pact will miss some 2025 targets

Plastics News

The U.S. Plastics Pact's latest annual report shows meeting some of its 2025 goals will be difficult but the group says its work will help unlock bigger change.

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How Legacy Tools Are Failing Inventive Manufacturing Engineers

Bringing new and improved products to market takes more than just good ideas. It requires agile, iterative production, and real-time collaboration. Most manufacturers recognize the risk of not adapting, but they’re hampered by technologies like MES that haven’t kept up with the pace of hardware innovation. As new manufacturers enter the market with technologically progressive ways of building at scale, existing manufacturers must adapt to stay relevant.

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Vaarst Launches Next Generation Robotic Technology to U.S. Subsea Market

Metrology

Vaarst, a company advancing human and machine collaboration with highly accurate 3D, ML and data fusion, is introducing its world leading SubSLAM X2 technology to the U.S. market, following a The post Vaarst Launches Next Generation Robotic Technology to U.S. Subsea Market appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Study: Recycled PET flake demand to exceed supply by end of decade

Plastics News

A new projection by the consulting firm's packaging practice shows recycled PET demand soaring in comparison to expected supply as corporate sustainability goals kick in.

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Spinnaker SCA acquires Accelogix

Modern Materials Handling

Acquisition seen as further expanding supply chain services firm’s capabilities in warehouse management, labor management, and automation technology

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Wayland boosts Calibur3 PBF-EB additive manufacturing machine production

AU Manufacturing

Wayland Additive said it is ramping up the production of its Calibur3 metal Additive Manufacturing machine in a push to “insulate customers against supply chain delays.” In a press release, Wayland said it currently has six machines producing goods to fill orders. The company also provided some details on the initiatives it is launching to overcome and address the various supply chain issues that have plagued the international industry in the aftermath of the pandemic.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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Top marks for ambition, but new Rolls boss still has to set hard targets

The Guardian Manufacturing

Tufan Erginbilgic is saying the right things but the engine-maker’s performance is still a shocker After the new chief executive Tufan Erginbilgic’s dramatic description of Rolls-Royce as “a burning platform” , the actual numbers for 2022 were almost encouraging – or, at least, better than forecast. In place of the previously promised “modest” positive cashflow, Derby’s finest engine-maker produced £505m , which is not small change even in the context of a group of this size.

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Lockheed Martin launches new office at Mulwala munitions facility

AU Manufacturing

Lockheed Martin has ventured into a partnership with Thales Australia to establish a new office at the government-owned, company-operated munitions facility in Mulwala. The new facility is expected to accelerate the realisation of Australia’s guided weapons capabilities. Tim Cahill, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, said the new office follows the recently opened Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise (GWEO) program office in Canberra and is

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FORGE establishes operations in Connecticut, offering free support to local startups

Modern Materials Handling

Connecting startups with manufacturing and supply chain resources helps set the stage for long-term innovation, Connecticut governor says.

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Austal delivers strong revenue results with long-term programs growth

AU Manufacturing

Global shipbuilder Austal recorded a revenue of $775.0 million in the first half of fiscal year 2022, supported by strong growth in the sustainment business with revenue from the segment rising 67 per cent to $194.6 million. Seventy-three per cent of total sales for Austal came from its USA section, while 27 per cent came from its Australasia segment.

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Mastering Digital Transformation: Your Guide to a Successful MES Implementation

70% of digital transformation projects fail (BCG, 2020). In an industry where most large software implementations falter, we recognize the importance of planning, optimization, and execution. With over 25 years of industry experience and countless successful implementations, MASS Group is opening the vault of tips and tricks to provide a complimentary step-by-step guide in implementing a Work-In-Progress (WIP) tracking software.