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Simulation Helps Solve Supply Chain Problems

Automation World

As supply chains become increasingly perceived as strategic tools for business performance and growth, simulation technologies can help govern logistical calculations among entities and help those entities adjust to changing circumstances.

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AMETEK Abaco Systems and Rockford Xellerix announce sales partnership at IDEX 2023

Design World

AMETEK Abaco Systems and Rockford Xellerix have announced a strategic sales partnership at IDEX 2023. The partnership combines Rockford Xellerix’s extensive Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) customer base reach with Abaco’s 30 years of international commercial open architecture computing and rugged embedded electronics innovation. The sales partnership focuses on commercial, as well as air, land, and… The post AMETEK Abaco Systems and Rockford Xellerix announce sales partnership at IDEX 2023

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Tech Trends to Follow in 2023

Robotics Automation News

It is without a doubt that we live in a society that depends so much on technology. Therefore, it is really important to be aware of all the current tech trends so that you could keep up to speed as well.

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Open Process Automation Forum Moving From Standards to Products

Gary Mintchell

One of the meetings I look forward to these days at the ARC Forum in Orlando concerns updates from The Open Process Automation Forum , a working group of The Open Group. This year I met with OPAF leaders Mohan Kalyanaraman and Ryan Smeltzer for a private briefing and then attended one of the OPAF sessions in the general forum. Widespread interest in their work was evidenced by the turnout of more than 200 people.

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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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New Air Atomizing Spray Nozzle video provides key features and advantages

Design World

Exair’s Atomizing Spray Nozzles create a fine liquid mist perfect for washing, coating, cooling, and dust control. These nozzles offer an assortment of flow rates and patterns including flat fan, round, and hollow cone patterns, and are highly effective with a wide range of liquids making them a perfect tool for a variety of industries.… The post New Air Atomizing Spray Nozzle video provides key features and advantages appeared first on Design World.

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Hexagon Unveils Nexus—a Digital Reality Platform

Gary Mintchell

The invitation to the launch event from Hexagon raised many questions. The most important—what the heck would they mean by “digital reality?” First principle—it’s not the idea, it’s the execution that is important. Remember that first principle. I’m reviewing my notes, and I took many, from yesterday’s online launch event. Thirty minutes into the presentation, I wrote “haven’t I heard all this before” and “30 minutes into the presentation and really nothing new.

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How Automation is Changing the Landscape of Web Development

Robotics Automation News

The world of web development has undergone significant changes in recent years, with new technologies and tools constantly emerging to help streamline the development process. One of the most significant developments in this area is the growing role of automation.

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Bulldog Pipe investing $7M to expand to North Carolina

Plastics News

The veteran- and family-owned company expects to create 26 new jobs meeting the HDPE pipe demand from telecommunications, utility, oil and gas markets.

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British CV output up in best start to year since 2012

SMMT

January CV production increases 35.6% to 9,299 units, the best start to a year since 2012. Output rises for both domestic and overseas markets, up 36.2% and 35.1% respectively. Exports drive growth, with nearly six in ten CVs built for international markets. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 35.6% in the first month of 2023, with 9,299 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lines, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMM

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For Manufacturers Fed Up with China, Some Roads Lead to Mexico

Plastics Today

Manufacturers trying to leave China increasingly view Mexico as an attractive base of operations to serve the North American market. Pulling out of China the wrong way, however, can have serious consequences.

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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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Golf Solitaire Rules, Tips, and Strategies to Get You Started

Robotics Automation News

Golf Solitaire is a game that requires little skills and lots of luck. However, if you want to increase your chances of winning, you must familiarize yourself with the rules and strategy of the game.

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Novanta weighs in on the rapidly changing robotics market

Robotics Business Review

Ignacio Pedrosa, the applications lead for Novanta Drives, recently hosted a webinar about motion control in logistics robotics. The post Novanta weighs in on the rapidly changing robotics market appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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What is SSPM and How to Properly Choose One?

Robotics Automation News

As organizations continue to shift their processes, user and corporate data, and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions to SaaS applications, the need for a robust security posture has become increasingly important. Using an SSPM (SaaS security posture management) system is crucial to a strong security posture.

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New Toray Research Facility Will Bolster R&D in Green Tech, Next-Gen Mobility

Plastics Today

The Japanese firm’s 93,000-square-foot research facility is designed to “fuse green and nano-based technologies in the development of new materials.

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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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Buying a Professional Gummy Making Machine

Robotics Automation News

For some businesses, buying a professional gummy-making machine can be a great investment to help increase production and reduce costs. Professional machines are designed to produce gummies with consistent shapes, sizes, and textures. They also offer advanced features like automated mixing and tempering, which can further improve the quality of your product.

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University of Akron researcher named Sloan Fellow

Plastics News

In recent years — to address the accumulation of plastic waste and lack of recycling — Junpeng Wang's lab has worked to develop new sustainable polymers.

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Asia Dillon: Making a Name for Herself as a Manufacturer

NIST

This blog is part of a series for Black History Month to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders. Asia Dillon is not your average 15-year-old high school student in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has already made a name for herself as a manufacturer. Asia is the owner of Sassy A Cosmetics, a company she started four years ago with the help of her mother.

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Overheated wheel bearing cited in preliminary report of Ohio derailment

Plastics News

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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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Loop Energy announces partnership with H2 Portable

Canadian Manufacturing

Mobil electric generator with power cable on street (Credit: Loop Energy) VANCOUVER and CHILLIWACK — Loop Energy , a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, has delivered the first three fuel cell systems to H2 Portable, a Canadian developer of hydrogen-electric mobile power solutions. The fuel cells will be integrated into hydrogen-electric gensets designed to provide clean power to movie sets, construction sites and other locations with limited grid power access.

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Accelerating Our Security Cloud Vision: Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Valtix 

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

When we think about today’s enterprise infrastructures, at their core, they comprise a few elements: multiple public clouds (primarily, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle C… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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BASF to cut 2,600 jobs as energy crisis puts Germany on track for recession

The Guardian Manufacturing

Chemicals company says disruption from Ukraine war, rising costs and inflation will continue this year The German chemicals company BASF has said it will cut 2,600 jobs as Europe’s largest economy braces for recession triggered by the energy crisis that intensified after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine a year ago. The year was “dominated by the consequences of the war in Ukraine and in particular by increased raw material and energy prices”, BASF said in a statement on Friday.

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Canada invests $2 million in First Kaska Construction Limited Partnership to expand timber manufacturing

Canadian Manufacturing

WATSON LAKE — The Government of Canada is investing $2 million to First Kaska Construction Limited Partnership (FKCLP) toward the purchase, relocation and expansion of a timber manufacturing business in Watson Lake, Yukon. This occasion follows opening day for the manufacturing plant, an important milestone representing the completion of business acquisition and workforce training, and the beginning of business operations.

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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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Lubrizol's new CEO wants to prepare the company for its next 100 years

Plastics News

Rebecca Liebert joined Wickliffe, Ohio-based Lubrizol as president and CEO in October 2022.

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Biseladores portátiles que incluyen tecnología de resorte y refuerzo

The Fabricator

Saar USA anunció que toda su línea de biseladores portátiles manuales usa ahora tecnología de refuerzo de patente pendiente que ayuda a reducir oscilaciones y vibraciones indeseadas para una velocidad del motor más constante.

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Italian compounder Taro Plast buys US-based Delta Polymers

Plastics News

Italian compounder Taro Plast SpA has acquired compounder and resin distributor Delta Polymers for an undisclosed price.

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Why Guam Might be the Next Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence

Additive Manufacturing

In November 2022 a team from ASTRO America touched down in Guam for a week of meetings. The tropical island territory is referred to as “where America’s day begins” – both because of its time zone and its position as a welcoming tourist destination with high-end hotels and powdery beaches. But this was no vacation; rather, it was an intensive seven day examination into whether industrial additive manufacturing can have a role on Guam.

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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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Pat Mooney Saws expands Illinois campus

The Fabricator

Pat Mooney Saws, a provider of sales and support for metal saws and saw blades, has expanded the campus of its Addison, Ill., headquarters.

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ELFA’s equipment leasing index volume for January up 6% year-over-year

Modern Materials Handling

Volume was down 32 percent month-to-month from $12.9 billion in December following the typical end-of-quarter, end-of-year spike in new business activity.

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Siemens Gamesa plans New York offshore nacelle manufacturing facility

The Fabricator

Siemens Gamesa has announced plans to build an offshore nacelle manufacturing facility in New York state, subject to the company’s wind turbines being selected by state authorities.

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Celebrate 100 Years of Flying Scotsman with Hornby

MEM

Flying Scotsman, the world’s famous steam locomotive, turns 100 on the 24 th February 2023. Synonymous with the golden age of rail travel, the locomotive is renowned as a feat of design and engineering. It was given the name ‘Flying Scotsman’ in 1924 after the daily 10am London to Edinburgh rail service. To celebrate, the National Railway Museum (part of the Science Museum Group) has revealed a centenary programme to honour the celebrity engine, including a Flying Scotsman tour aroun

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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.