Automation World
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Applying heuristic usability principles is a great strategy to evaluate the usability of your industrial interface graphical design without swapping existing graphical assets.
Plastics News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
PVC and polystyrene resin prices have already settled for February, with increases for both materials. Feedstock prices and seasonal construction activity were factors, Frank Esposito explains. While the economy may be slowing, North American buyers may be restocking; there’s more on that in the video.
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Design World
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Horizon Microtechnologies specializes in template-based 3D microfabrication — a post-printing process that allows new areas of the industry to benefit from the power, flexibility, agility, and design freedom of micro-AM. In recent years, micro-AM technologies have developed into cost-effective, relatively quick, and highly precise production technologies that can build to micron-level tolerances repeatedly.
Gary Mintchell
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
[This is last week’s newsletter. You can sign up for a weekly (almost) newsletter by clicking the envelop icon on the right. I use Hey.com–an email service expressly designed to do away with tracking and other obnoxious Web practices.] When we go to high school and university, we think we’re supposed to memorize many facts. It’s not a bad thing to learn and remember.
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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.
Design World
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
LEMO announces the expansion of its field-proven M Series with a new multi-coaxial configuration, named LM.232, available in size LM with up to 12x coaxial contacts. These new plugs and fixed sockets have been specifically designed to satisfy the most stringent high-frequency connection requirements under very demanding environmental conditions. This new insert configuration integrates 12x […] The post Multi-coaxial connectors specifically design for high-frequency applications appeared fi
The Fabricator
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Inefficient grinding and finishing can damper a metal fab shop’s true productive potential. The right technique, environment, and tools can help.
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Plastics News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
SPE CEO Patrick Farrey says the deal makes sense because SPE and 3Dnatives are both in business to create and disseminate technical information for plastics professionals.
Canadian Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Martel foods automates its sandwich lidding line. (Credit: Martel Foods) Martel Foods is a family-owned manufacturer of ready-to-eat products based in Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada. It’s a division of The Martel Group, a ready-to-eat specialist and supply wholesaler. The manufacturer employs more than 100 workers in its 50,000-square-foot factory. Martel uses equipment and technology to produce a wide range of perishable products in packages that preserve freshness from seven days to a month.
Plastics Today
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
By replicating the gripping of geckos and locomotion of inchworms, researchers have developed a tiny, soft robot that could, one day, assist surgeons from inside the patient’s body.
E&T
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The report from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) warns of the risk that slower roll-out of new EVs could reduce the size of the second-hand market, and force low-income drivers to pay more to continue running petrol cars. The ECIU is calling on the government to increase its proposed level for the incoming zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate to avoid this scenario.
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Plastics Today
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Ceresana’s research reveals that global consumption of expanded polystyrene (EPS) grew by more than half a million tons between 2018 and 2022.
E&T
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
A confluence of factors has opened out opportunities for players in the railway segment. The National Metro Rail Policy (2017) indicated that cities with a population of over two million could opt for the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS). The government announced 5,000km of Metro rail network by 2047 in 100 cities. The market overview of urban transit points to a thrust on Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), a semi high-speed rail that plans to lower the dependence on road-based travel.
Plastics Today
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
ProActive Recyclable Paper-1000 replaces standard laminates and is applicable for frozen foods and certain dry foods such as confectionery.
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
In this episode of The Robot Report Podcast, Steve and Mike interview Ted Larson, the co-founder and CEO of OLogic. Since the early 2000s, OLogic has been helping Silicon Valley robotics entrepreneurs design and develop complex robotic solutions. The company has worked on over 200 products during its existence. Ted shares his advice and some… The post OLogic’s Ted Larson advises robot makers appeared first on Robotics Business Review.
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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.
Plastics Today
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The maker of injection molding equipment expects the 4,000-square-meter production facility to be up and running this fall.
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
More than 60 industry leaders will be on stage at the Robotics Summit & Expo (May 10-11 in Boston), the premier event for commercial robotics development. The post Robotics Summit & Expo full conference agenda appeared first on Robotics Business Review.
Plastics News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
A new study from Back to Blue, an initiative of Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation, says current United Nations efforts to halt the growth in plastic consumption and to "bend the curve" on plastics use will not achieve its goal by 2050.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
San Antonio – Feb. 27, 2023 – The business landscape with geopolitical tensions, sustainability concerns, and supply chain disruptions is changing the IoT market perspective, according to Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Internet of Things (IoT) Top 10 Growth Predictions for 2023. As a result, businesses are implementing a comprehensive IoT strategy in the short term, envisioning outcomes and growth opportunities that will help them overcome adversity and ensure growth.
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
21st Century Tech
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) is a goal in the fight to mitigate climate change. To be effective, the volume that needs to be drawn down has to be sufficient to reduce the total amount of CO2 already present in the atmosphere plus gas emissions from industrial, fossil fuel companies, energy providers, and transportation. These plus existing legacy buildings and homes are the major CO2 contributors.
Canadian Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
VANCOUVER — Federal investments totalling near $19 million announced for the installation of up to 2,416 EV chargers, over 1,880 of which will be installed across Greater Vancouver. The Government of British Columbia, through its CleanBC Go Electric Program, also provided $2.2 million toward Level 3 public chargers to be installed in the province. This funding was provided to 26 projects, led by organizations such as municipalities, multi-residential buildings, businesses and utilities. “M
DO Supply
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Introduction Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are ruggedized computing devices used to control electro-mechanical processes, mainly in industrial settings. The PLC continuously monitors the state of connected input devices or sensors and collects the status information as input data. It then processes the input data and makes appropriate decisions based on pre-programmed parameters to control the… The post The Top Performing PLCs of 2022 first appeared on Do Supply Tech Support.
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Ferra Engineering , a company based in Brisbane, is poised to manufacture more precision parts for global giants, such as Boeing, after receiving backing from the Queensland government. Manufacturing Minister Glenn Butcher said the financial backing granted to Ferra by the Department of Regional Development and Manufacturing is intended to ensure the company’s manufacturing was brought onshore to Queensland.
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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
The Fabricator
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The American Institute of Steel Construction is honoring a number of its structural steel fabricating members for their outstanding safety records in 2022.
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Researchers from UNSW Sydney have engineered a miniature soft robotic arm capable of 3D printing biomaterial directly onto the organs of a person. Led by Dr Thanh Nho Do and his PhD student Mai Thanh Thai, the new research from UNSW Medical Robotics Lab involves other researchers from UNSW such as Scientia Professor Nigel Lovell, Dr Hoang-Phuong Phan, and Associate Professor Jelena Rnjak-Kovacina and was published in Advanced Science.
The Fabricator
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Metal forming companies anticipate an improvement in economic activity in the next three months, according to the February 2023 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report.
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet has pledged to create 100,00 new jobs in Western Sydney over the next five years. The initiative is a critical part of the state government’s efforts to support local businesses, turbocharge the economy, and futureproof the region. Perrottet said the new jobs will be created across NSW’s various sectors, including manufacturing, construction, health, transport, professional services, and sciences.
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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.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Digital Mining for increased production, safety, and sustainability In this new era of digitized mining, the industry has repeatedly relied on Cisco to help increase production, improve safety, and… Read more on Cisco Blogs
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Recharge Industries , a portfolio company of Scale Facilitation , said on Monday it had bought UK-based Britishvolt , following its collapse in January 2023. According to Recharge Industries’ proposals, the Britishvolt project will bring the UK’s first Gigafactory to life, generating a significant economic and security asset essential to the country’s industrial and net-zero strategies.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
I have not always ‘felt’ like a security professional.
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The Workplace Health and Safety Show aimed at providing the latest news and research, technology and products concerning health and safety at work is set to convene business figures in both Brisbane and Sydney this year. The two-day in-person events will take place from 31 May to 1 June in Brisbane and September 20 to 21 in Sydney. Organised by the International Exhibition & Conference Group , the event aims to offer a live, interactive two-way learning experience with a trade show featuring
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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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