Design World

MARCH 16, 2023

Semiconductor products were more affected than any other by COVID-induced supply-chain issues felt around the world. International political tensions have only prolonged and exacerbated the problem. By Lisa Eitel | Executive editor Every modern gadget, vehicle, smart device, and appliance is peppered over with semiconductors galore — offering that singular function of processing power that… The post 15 industry experts on relentless semiconductor woes — and fixes appeared first on Des

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E&T

MARCH 16, 2023

EngineeringUK has released a new report – 'Engineering in higher education' – which shows that just 18.5 per cent of engineering undergraduates are female students. The report describes this as an “exceptionally low” figure compared to the 56.5 per cent representation seen across all subjects. The issue is mirrored across the engineering and technology workforce.

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Design World

MARCH 16, 2023

EXAIR’s broad selection of pneumatic industrial vacuum cleaners offer cleanup solutions for jobs wet, dry, dusty, abrasive, light, or heavy duty. Our industrial vacuums have no moving parts and require no electricity. They offer powerful cleanup with added safety for employees with lower noise levels and no electrical hazard when in the presence of liquids.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 16, 2023

Desktop abrasive waterjet cutting is one process among a growing number of technologies in what’s become known as desktop digital manufacturing. The concept has created new possibilities for product designers. The time spent going from an initial design concept to a final product is no longer the hurdle it once was.

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Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

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Design World

MARCH 16, 2023

igus, maker of motion plastics and moving cable management systems, has introduced a new hybrid cable for SEW EURODRIVE’s MOVILINK DDI technology. A unique aramid support element gives the CFSPECIAL.192 500% more tensile strength than a standard MOVILINK DDI cable, enabling five times the distance in vertical hanging applications. Machines have to work reliably around […] The post igus introduces world’s first cable for hanging applications appeared first on Design World.

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Plastics News

MARCH 16, 2023

A profit warning on the Shanghai Stock Exchange says preliminary figures indicate the machine builder lost up to $275 million in 2022, including a goodwill impairment of at least $108.6 million.

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E&T

MARCH 16, 2023

Nasa is retiring the iconic big, puffy spacesuits worn by the first men to walk on the Moon. Instead, the agency has unveiled a new line of space fashion, more form-fitting and comfortable for men and women astronauts. The new spacesuits were displayed at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, during an event hosted for the media and students hosted by Axiom Space, the company that designed the garments.

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Design World

MARCH 16, 2023

Siemens recently announced the formation of the new Intralogistics vertical that brings best-in-class material handling thought leadership, hardware automation, software, and service solutions to customers in the United States. Siemens is leveraging its broad technology to address the market needs for digital transformation, cybersecurity, safety, and sustainability.

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E&T

MARCH 16, 2023

The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has told the organisation’s member states that 10 drums containing uranium “were not present as previously declared” at the location in Libya. The missing uranium stockpile could pose radiological risk and security concerns, the agency has said. The IAEA sounded the alarm after a visit by its inspectors to the undisclosed site earlier this week, where it found less uranium than originally reported.

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Design World

MARCH 16, 2023

General Die Casters, Inc (Twinsburg, OH) is joining forces with Dart Casting, Inc. (Alsip, IL) under common ownership. Both organizations will continue under their current names and will operate 41 casting machines between 400 – 1200 tons and 28 CNC machining centers, creating one of the leading middle-market die-cast companies in the Midwest. The merger… The post General Die Casters merges with Dart Casting, Inc. appeared first on Design World.

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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

Automation Mag

MARCH 16, 2023

ABB is expanding its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The company is investing $20 million in the expansion project, which is currently underway. ABB expects the construction to complete in November 2023. The company received a $450,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant for this project.

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Plastics News

MARCH 16, 2023

Environmental groups in Illinois want to limit a chemical recycling pilot program in an industrial corridor where major plastic makers say they could build, while in Utah, industry lobbyists pick up a win.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 16, 2023

Southwest Airlines left thousands stranded over the holidays. For airlines and fabricators alike, the experience proves how risky business can be for manufacturing shops with antiquated software.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 16, 2023

Artificial intelligence is one of those technical buzzwords that has captivated the press and is being discussed in practically every facet of life. A subset of artificial intelligence known as machine learning, in particular, may assist building and construction fleet operators in optimizing fleet performance while preserving safety as a primary concern.

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Modern Materials Handling

MARCH 16, 2023

Modern's editor sat down with Kim Douglas, Assembly associate at Toyota Materials Handling to discuss the Toyota Material Handling Group Global Skills Competition and more.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 16, 2023

A group of apprentices have become the first to participate in a training initiative at TAFE Queensland specifically designed to support and encourage women pursuing careers in male-dominated industries from the get-go. The class had apprentices from the construction, automotive, engineering, and electrotechnology trades and was comprised of 15 women in trades out of 24 students.

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Modern Materials Handling

MARCH 16, 2023

Sure, you’ll see hordes of robots at ProMat 2023, but what are they doing for operations in terms of high-value applications, and how do they integrate to help material flow? To find out, we asked a few exhibitors about the top warehouse robotic apps and trends.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 16, 2023

Whether you’re using a large virtual machine or beefy hardware server, running labs with a lot of nodes or labs with resource-hungry nodes in Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) can require a lot of memory/RAM… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 16, 2023

Ron Recupido has been promoted to MC Machinery EDM/machining regional service manager for the Midwest. After earning an associate degree in electronics from DeVry University, R ecupido began his career at MC Machinery in 1990 as an installer in the service department. Prior to this most recent promotion, he was service department supervisor for EDM/machining.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 16, 2023

This article is authored by Matt Schmitz, Technical Solutions Specialist, Cisco’s Global Virtual Engineering (GVE) DevNet team. Visit the GVE DevNet GitHub page Where are my Metrics?

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 16, 2023

Fritz Studer AG’s Thun, Switzerland headquarters was the site of its annual Motion Meeting on February 10, 2023. The theme of this year’s event was “Expedition 2023.” Fritz Studer AG, a United Grinding company, held its annual Motion Meeting on February 10, 2023, at its Thun, Switzerland headquarters. The event revolved around the theme of “Expedition 2023.” This was fitting, as an expedition’s success is oftentimes determined by the team’s prepara

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Plastics News

MARCH 16, 2023

One thing I've learned from coordinating the Processor of the Year award is that few custom plastics manufacturers become successful without changing. Customers, materials and technology are always changing.

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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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Plastics Today

MARCH 16, 2023

The distributor of thermoplastic resins has partnered with Lavergne, whose portfolio of 100% recycled plastics is not affected by shifting petroleum prices.

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Plastics News

MARCH 16, 2023

One thing I've learned from coordinating the Processor of the Year award is that few custom plastics manufacturers become successful without changing. Customers, materials and technology are always changing.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 16, 2023

A Finland-based company called Rocla AGV has launched a new, agile AGV – named “ACT”, short for automated compact truck – designed to lift heavy loads in narrow spaces. Rocla says ACT is an “exceptional addition” to its existing AGV line, allowing the company to offer our customers an even more versatile product range.

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Modern Materials Handling

MARCH 16, 2023

Probably not. But now might be a good time to evaluate what they can do to improve your productivity and efficiency for not a lot of money.Probably not. But now might be a good time to evaluate what they can do to improve your productivity and efficiency for not a lot of money.

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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Plastics News

MARCH 16, 2023

The video game industry has relied on plastics for discs to hold digital content, the hardware for every console and gamers' controllers. The museum behind the Toy Hall of Fame now has a Hall for video games.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 16, 2023

McCormick's new herb and spice PET bottles use 50% recycled content paired with new SnapTight lids that preserve freshness longer.

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Modern Materials Handling

MARCH 16, 2023

Manufacturer taps autonomous tow tractors to automate the hauling of large, heavy parts and equipment to assembly, cutting non-value added activities and enhancing safety in the process.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 16, 2023

A micromolding expert examines the potential of 3D printed parts, parts molded from 3D printed mold inserts, and parts molded from traditional molds.

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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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