Tue.Mar 07, 2023

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Delivering Analytics to the Workforce

Automation World

The new Process Health component of Seeq Workbench applies analytics and machine learning to complex production, quality and optimization procedures in process manufacturing.

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Endress+Hauser opens new regional logistics hub in Indiana

Design World

Endress+Hauser has announced the opening of a new 48,000 ft2 Indianapolis, Indiana-based regional logistics hub, marking a further milestone in the company’s project aimed to boost the fulfillment of customer orders and satisfaction on a local and global scale. “This new regional logistics hub will allow us to move products through a global network regardless… The post Endress+Hauser opens new regional logistics hub in Indiana appeared first on Design World.

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Some Manufacturing Industry News Links

Gary Mintchell

Here are a few items that I’ve come across plus one where I’m the news (so to speak). Mark your calendars! The Ignition Community Conference will return to the Harris Center on September 26–28, 2023. Registration will be open soon. I’ve been asked to present at a Webinar on a new Website–Manufacturing Technology Today. Going Beyond Digital Transformation: The Real Innovations in Manufacturing.

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AutomationDirect adds Trumeter graphical panel meters to their

Design World

AutomationDirect has added advanced panel meters and a universal power meter to their Trumeter ADM series of graphical panel meters. These easy-to-read panel meters display critical parameters, provide a user-programmable scale and custom alarm messages which will immediately alert operators when a parameter is out of range. Trumeter ADM200 advanced graphical panel meters feature a… The post AutomationDirect adds Trumeter graphical panel meters to their appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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A metal fabricator's guide to bringing powder coating in-house

The Fabricator

For metal fabricators considering adding powder coating capabilities, they need to understand what they are getting into. It’s not as easy as just adding equipment.

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Emerson introduces combustion shutoff valves certified for biodiesel use in Americas and Asia

Design World

Global technology and software maker Emerson has launched its new ASCOTM Series 262 and 263 Biodiesel Valves, the first combustion valves certified for use with biodiesel blended fuel in industrial and commercial boilers in the Americas and Asia. These biodiesel valves make it possible for district heating and commercial boiler burner applications to transition to… The post Emerson introduces combustion shutoff valves certified for biodiesel use in Americas and Asia appeared first on Desig

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Mini-FAKRA interconnect cable solutions optimize automotive space

Design World

Amphenol RF is pleased to expand our AUTOMATE Type A mini-FAKRA breakout cable line with additional connector configurations and cable types. The cable assemblies combine industry-standard FAKRA connectors with next-generation Mini-FAKRA. This combination allows for a compact solution at the compute module, an industry-standard sealed solution at the connected device with a max frequency of […] The post Mini-FAKRA interconnect cable solutions optimize automotive space appeared first on Des

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Alpek closes Cooper River PET resin plant in South Carolina

Plastics News

Alpek will transfer Cooper River's PET resin production to its other sites, officials said, enabling annual cost reductions of around $20 million and improvements in capacity utilization.

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Harwin strengthens custom cable assembly resources

Design World

To attend to the rapidly rising demand being witnessed in the market, Harwin has significantly expanded the scope of its custom cable assembly capabilities. This service from the company’s newly announced HRi business unit covers multiple configurations and features, specifying cables to any length. The Harwin HRi high-reliability interconnect products for which custom cabling can […] The post Harwin strengthens custom cable assembly resources appeared first on Design World.

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Kickstart: Cars increase plastics use with EVs expected to open the door for even more

Plastics News

The American Chemistry Council has a new report out showing that, on average, from 2012 to 2021 the amount of plastics in the car increased by 16 percent 411 pounds.

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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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Rockwell Automation at ProMat 2023 in March

Design World

Rockwell Automation has announced its plans to exhibit at ProMat 2023, taking place March 20-23 in Chicago. ProMat 2023 brings together thousands of the world’s leading manufacturing and supply chain solution providers under one roof to demonstrate the future of supply chain and the tools needed to enhance operations and drive business forward. Those who… The post Rockwell Automation at ProMat 2023 in March appeared first on Design World.

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Metrology: Automation’s Unsung Hero

Metrology

As manufacturers lean more and more into automation, the only way to measure the success of their efforts is with … measurement. Investments in metrology, like other forms of automation, The post Metrology: Automation’s Unsung Hero appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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How to Best Manage Your Work with Time Tracking Software

Robotics Automation News

The global Covid-19 pandemic has given a massive boost to remote work, with a large number of companies choosing a fully-remote or hybrid mode of work. While this system is beneficial for employees, it is also quite easy for people working from home to get distracted and lose track of time during work hours.

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Automotive Trends: Electric Vehicles Drive Greater Use of Plastics

Plastics Today

On average, plastics make up less than 10% of a vehicle’s weight yet account for approximately 50% of its volume, substantially improving fuel efficiency, according to a new ACC report.

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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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Innovative space exploration projects boosted by new funding

E&T

The projects supported by the UK's Enabling Space Exploration fund c ould revolutionise the ability to journey deeper into space – including travel to Mars – safely and efficiently, the agency said. They aim to use remote technologies and supplies found in space, to support long-term exploration missions. One project is creating remote equipment which scientists can use to run experiments on biological models in deep space from Earth, with the goal of designing medical treatments for astronau

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Complete Guide on Choosing a Private Jet

Robotics Automation News

Chartering a private jet has become easier than ever. Perhaps, the only challenging part would be to pick the right aircraft. Leading private jet rental companies offer an extensive range of jets, varying from light-weight to large jets. Therefore, to choose the most well-suited aircraft, you must consider a bunch of different factors.

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Hands-on review: Moog Moogerfooger audio plug-ins

E&T

The original hardware Moogerfooger pedals were some of the last designs by Bob Moog himself, along with his engineering team, and were first released in the late 1990s through to the early 2000s. The Moogerfooger effects pedals drew on the same principles as the original Moog modular synthesisers that had made the company name famous worldwide in the preceding decades.

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Exploring the Outdoors with an Off Road Electric Scooter

Robotics Automation News

Electric scooters will do well when navigating rough terrains, whether electric scooter adult wants to ride on an adventure, commute to work, or ride for fun. That’s where off road electric scooters come – with their unique, efficient, and long-lasting features.

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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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Forgotten funds worth £76m will be used to cover living and energy costs

E&T

The government will use the Dormant Assets Scheme (DAS) to unlock money that cannot be reunited with its owners. The cash will support people to get out of debt and assist social enterprises with innovative energy-saving solutions. The DAS will initially release £76m tied up in forgotten bank and building society accounts. Later in the year, the government is expected to unlock an additional £738m from insurance, pensions, investment and wealth management products that have been left unclaimed

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Noah Medical receives FDA clearance for its robotic surgery system

Robotics Automation News

Medical robotics innovator Noah Medical has received FDA clearance for its Galaxy System. The Galaxy System and its accessories are intended to provide bronchoscopic visualization of and access to patient airways for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

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Integration as a Key Enabler of Financial Crime Prevention

Seeburger

The last five years have seen rapid growth in the number and variety of available payment systems , alongside an explosion of public adoption in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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AutoStore launches pay-per-pick option to meet ‘fast-growing demand’ for its fulfillment automation

Robotics Automation News

AutoStore has made its warehouse automaton system available as a pay-per-pick service. The company says its new offering will “enable a lower entry price point to help retailers meet the growing need for more efficient warehouse operations and faster customer delivery”.

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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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India ‘getting more mature' in plastics recycling

Plastics News

At Plastindia 2023, exhibitors said they expected extended producer responsibility policies to benefit the plastics recycling sector.

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Medical Studies Online: Is it Possible to Complete Graduation Online? Medicine Courses Options

Robotics Automation News

The advancement in technology has enabled us to study anything, anytime and anywhere. The medical field is no exception to this trend. The rise of online medical studies has provided students with the option to pursue their medical degree in a more flexible and convenient manner.

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Lynxspring Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Helping Customers Run Smart Buildings Efficiently and Offering Customer Value

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SAN ANTONIO, TX. – March 7, 2023 – Frost & Sullivan assessed the digital transformation in smart buildings industry and, based on its analysis, recognizes Lynxspring with the 2023 North American Customer Value Leadership Award. The company integrates different systems and equipment, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), cloud technologies, and emerging technologies to enhance building automation systems (BAS) and automate buildings for interoperability a

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Moving to the Cloud: Three FSI Examples

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

“To the cloud and beyond,” well that’s not exactly what Buzz Lightyear said in the beloved Toy Story movie but when I think about financial services institutions shifting workloads to the cloud it m… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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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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There's Your Waste, Shaw! An Argument for Shop Reinvestment

Modern Machine Shop

In the final scene of “Executive Suite” — the 1954 corporate drama about the struggle for power at a large manufacturing company after its 56-year-old president dies suddenly from a stroke — actor William Holden delivers a fiery takedown of corporate greed. Holden plays the young Don Walling, a vice president and design engineer who tries to save the Tredway Corporation from falling into the wrong hands after its president’s unexpected demise.

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Collaborative robot market to grow to $2 billion in the pharma industry

Robotics Automation News

The use of collaborative robots or “cobots” is on the rise in the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmaceutical application takes up around 0.05 percent of the total medical robot market size. Valued at $553 million, the pharmaceutical robotic market is forecast to grow at 15.7 percent compound annual growth rate to reach $2 billion by 2030.

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Metalworking Activity Crept Into Growth Mode in February

Modern Machine Shop

The Gardner Business Index for Metalworking closed at 50.6 in February — up two points versus January. Four of six components still contracted in February, but all of them moved in the right direction by contracting slower. For new orders and exports, February marked the second straight month of at least a slight slowing of contraction. Not surprisingly, given the new orders trend (two months makes a trend!

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The hard work of balancing growth, sustainability

Plastics News

"Everyone wants to achieve sustainability goals and lower emissions," Deloitte Consulting LLP's David Yankovitz says. "They're trying to figure out what part of the ecosystem they can control and what they can do to act on it.

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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.