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ARRIS increases additive molding production capacity to more than a million parts

Design World

ARRIS — manufacturer enabling high-performance composites at scale with new design latitudes for mass-market consumer products, transportation, and industrial applications — recently signed a contract manufacturing partner (CM) to further increase production part capacity. Additive Molding, a first-of-its-kind manufacturing, materials, and software technology developed by ARRIS, has been scaled from tens of thousands of parts in 2021… The post ARRIS increases additive molding production ca

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Branch Motor Control Updated from Allen-Bradley

Gary Mintchell

Here is my second piece of news from the foundation level of the enterprise pyramid. I lien’t think I’d write about motor control again. This news from Rockwell Automation announces a complete revision to its Allen-Bradley Branch Motor Control & Protection Solutions. The recent overhaul of its motor control components within its Branch Motor Control & Protection Solution was brought on by the need for updating full systems where components are used to turn on and off motors of all sizes

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ComInTec shaft collars

Design World

Components for machines like DIN 705 locking rings, thick washers, and threaded ring nuts are essential in the assembling to stop and place a bearing or other components, or as a stop ledge. In steel fully turned. Good surface finishing with edge deburring. Burnishing or galvanizing surface treatments. Economic and available in stock. On request […] The post ComInTec shaft collars appeared first on Design World.

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How fabricators diversify revenue streams and find new customers

The Fabricator

Some custom and contract metal fabrication shops grow on the backs of just several large accounts. All seems well, until one of those “whale” accounts pulls its business.

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Future Focus: Constructing Unshakeable Stability in Your Manufacturing Supply Chain

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.

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How design support and e-learning are addressing labor shortage

Design World

We recently asked several industry experts about trends they’re seeing in engineering training, software tools, and support. Here’s what those experts had to say. Meet the experts Nathan Andaya | Director Techline SBU • LINAK U.S. Boaz Eidelberg | CTO • SAAR Inc. James Gallant | Director of operations • ISL Products International Ltd.

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Redline buys Georgia-based Quality Holdings

Plastics News

Fresh off being named a finalist for Processor of the Year, Redline Plastics LLC has made an acquisition to boost its rotational molding capacity.

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Role of Augmented Intelligence in Quality Inspection

Metrology

Augmented intelligence and artificial intelligence are both concepts that are often used interchangeably. However, the difference between the two has important implications for our understanding and expectations of technology. Here, The post Role of Augmented Intelligence in Quality Inspection appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Three things to consider before investing in mobile robotics

Design World

Most businesses with warehousing functions can realize greater efficiency, safety, and productivity from autonomous mobile robotics. For those ready to make the leap but unsure where to start, following are key industry trends and considerations. By Kelly Schroder | Business Development Specialist — Americas • Conductix-Wampfler The autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market saw a massive… The post Three things to consider before investing in mobile robotics appeared first on Design World.

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Electronex co-locates with AMW at the MCEC this May

Manufacturer's Monthly

Electronex – the Electronics Design and Assembly Expo – returns to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 10 -11 May 2023. First held in 2010 and alternating between Melbourne and Sydney, Electronex is Australia’s major exhibition for companies using electronics in design, assembly, manufacture and service in Australia. The SMCBA Electronics Design and Manufacture Conference will also be held featuring technical workshops from international and local experts.

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Display Pack Installation Will Increase Recycled PET Use

Plastics Today

Drying system from Starlinger produces food-grade rPET for thermoforming applications from post-consumer flake, in-house regrind scrap, and pelletized material.

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A Low-Risk, Incremental Approach to Smart Manufacturing for Small & Medium Manufacturers

This guidebook discusses how small/medium manufacturers have implemented Smart Manufacturing initiatives and realized benefits such as increased productivity as well as higher levels of coordination and speed within the enterprise and supply chain.

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By Cracking a Metal 3D-Printing Conundrum, Researchers Propel the Technology Toward Widespread Application

NIST Manufacturing

Gaps in our understanding of what happens within metal during the process have made results inconsistent. But a new breakthrough could grant an unprecedented level of mastery.

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Material Insights: Polypropylene production — both virgin and recycled — in the spotlight

Plastics News

Today we have news about the startup of an integrated polypropylene resin and feedstock complex in Canada, plus an update on when a major polypropylene recycler plans to start production.

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State of Smart Manufacturing Study Released

Metrology

Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced the results of the 8th annual ‘State of Smart Manufacturing Report.’ The global study surveyed The post State of Smart Manufacturing Study Released appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Monash Precinct Network paves the way for research, manufacturing growth

AU Manufacturing

Matt Fregon MP, Victorian Member for Ashwood, has formally launched the Monash Precinct Network, which will hasten the city’s development as a major hub for global research and manufacturing. The creation of the network, which has been led by Monash University as a founding partner, brings together business, science, and education organisations with the government to foster the connections and collaboration necessary to guarantee ongoing innovation.

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Best Practices to Boost Marketing Efficiency while Decreasing Cost Per Sale

Speaker: Kristin Hess - Senior Product Marketing Manager, Drift; Will Lyon - Head of Vertical Marketing, 6sense

The past three years have forced nearly every industry to rethink their prospect and customer engagement strategy. But while we’ve all been thrust into digital transformation, we haven’t all made the transition efficiently. Now that we know digital selling is the new norm, how can we ensure our website is doing as much of the leg work as possible for us - even in the midst of economic challenges?

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Amazon cuts 9,000 more jobs, bringing 2023 total to 27,000

Canadian Manufacturing

Amazon plans to eliminate 9,000 more jobs in the next few weeks, CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo to staff on Monday. The job cuts would mark the second largest round of layoffs in the company’s history, adding to the 18,000 employees the tech giant said it would lay off in January. The company’s workforce doubled during the pandemic, however, in the midst of a hiring surge across almost the entire tech sector.

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Queensland’s Ferra Engineering to expand Indian presence with new partnership

AU Manufacturing

Ferra Engineering has signed a partnership agreement with Indian precision engineering company Dynamatic Technologies to enhance scale and capabilities in strategic aerospace manufacturing. The memorandum of understanding inked by the two companies today will allow Ferra to expand its capabilities in India, which will enhance the Australian company’s manufacturing base in support of Australian programs delivered from its headquarters in Queensland.

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Amazon set to axe a further 9,000 jobs worldwide

E&T

Andy Jassy, chief executive of the technology giant, told staff that the move will reduce jobs in its web services, advertising, PXT solutions division and its Twitch livestreaming arm. The cuts come on top of 18,000 job cuts the business had already announced in January. In the same month, Amazon revealed its intention to shut three UK warehouses and seven delivery stations, affecting more than 1,200 further jobs.

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Northern Territory highlights critical minerals credentials in new report

AU Manufacturing

Minister for Mining and Industry Nicole Manison announced that recent data found the cost of critical minerals exploration in the Northern Territory increased by about 30 per cent in 2022 to $198.6 million –up from $153.4 million in 2021. The government said that critical minerals are used in the manufacturing of cutting-edge technology including computers, mobile phones, fibre-optic cables, semiconductors, and banknotes, as well as in the military, aerospace, and medical fields.

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Innovations in Manufacturing: How to Become Your New Tech's Master

Speaker: Gary Mintchell, Founder of The Manufacturing Connection

In a world where new technology keeps popping up out of nowhere, it's easy to think that this new tech can solve any and all your manufacturing challenges. This is a dangerous assumption because thoughtless reliance on technology can become a liability. Yes, tech does makes work easier and faster, but we've learned in recent decades that projects can still fail if the new technology being used doesn't bring manufacturing, business, and go-to-market strategies together.

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Italian Know-How for India’s Energy Transition and Manufacturing Growth

Dinesh Mishra

ITALIAN TECH in INDIA The Embassy of Italy in New Delhi, the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai, and the IICCI – Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the “ITALIAN TECH in INDIA” exhibition. The initiative was a one-of-a-kind platform and a world-premiere, that showcased a selection of Italian technologies and innovations manufactured in India across 4 sectors, including Automotive and Auto-components, Machinery and M

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US, NASA leaders to visit Australia to highlight space partnership, says Minister Husic

AU Manufacturing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and US Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy are set to visit Australia this week to highlight the close collaboration of the two countries in space innovations. Australia’s space partnership with the US dates back to the 1950s— a collaboration that includes helping to broadcast the Apollo 11 Moon landing to the world and tracking the most recent Artemis mission.

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Unstoppable ABB film series advocates for diversity in industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

Global technology company ABB has launched its new film series – Unstoppable – to promote diversity and profile three remarkable female leaders in the mining, pulp and paper, and metals industries. Unstoppable highlights the inspiring stories of three women who have broken down barriers and made significant contributions to their respective industries.

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Incitec Pivot sells US ammonia facility for $2.5b

AU Manufacturing

Incitec Pivot Limited has agreed to sell its ammonia manufacturing facility in Waggaman, Louisiana to CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) for USD 1.675 billion (AUD 2.5 billion). The ASX-listed company Incitec also secured a 25-year ammonia supply with CF for up to 200,000 short tonnes of ammonia per annum to support the Dyno Nobel Americas (DNA) explosives business.

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The New Tech Toolbelt: Digital Twins, IoT, Cobots, & More

Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR

From limited visibility and a lack of real-time data to a lack of agility and responsiveness to changing market conditions, there's no shortage of difficulties that today's supply chain professionals can encounter. What can be done to not only address these challenges, but overcome them? Supply chains need tools that elevate decision-making and boost ROI as well as respond effectively to demand fluctuations, customer preferences, and competition.

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Endeavour Awards introduces new category: Leader of the Year 

Manufacturer's Monthly

Endeavour Awards 2023, a premier awards program for the manufacturing industry , will see a new category that recognises senior leadership and their contributions to their company and industry. The Leader of the Year award recognises a leader who holds a senior position (executive, manager, director, or equivalent) in a private, not-for-profit, or government organisation who has effectively shaped their business’ success, delivered financial growth, significantly and positively impacted the bus

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This week's issue is out now | March 20, 2023

Plastics News

Happy Monday and happy first day of spring to those of us in North America! This week's issue breaks open construction season with a deep dive at the housing outlook for 2023 and what to expect in 2024. Look for it later this week on PlasticsNews.com. Reporter Catherine Kavanaugh covers composite decking improvements, cladding , trim and even toilet seats.

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Free onsite hoist safety handling training

Manufacturer's Monthly

One of the leading causes of occupational accidents is a combination of improper handling and poor working conditions. Enrol your hoists operators and technicians in this Safety Orientation Training Session provided by KITO PWB to reduce workplace accidents. Safety through attention True to this motto, KITO Academy raises end users’ hazard awareness with its Safety Orientation sessions.

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Tour the RSA Conference 2023 Security Operations Center

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

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The 4 Keys to Demand Planning in 2023 and Beyond

Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain

The last three years have been a rollercoaster ride for most supply chains, filled with volatile unpredictability and frequent disruptions. We know technology improvements can improve supply chain operations and add significant value for companies even in turbulent times. However, to pull this off, companies must first establish crucial supporting people processes - in particular, planning processes.

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Unified planning, reporting, and analysis for the manufacturing industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

In times of increasing volatility, the interaction of a multitude of network partners and global market forces, manufacturing companies need reliable data to make decisions in real-time. “Data to performance” requires a unified, integrated planning solution. Jedox provides just that, helping manufacturing companies improve data quality, break down data silos and accelerate planning cycles.

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Energy firms face ‘tsunami’ of industrial action, union warns

E&T

According to Unite, around 1,400 offshore workers across five companies are planning to strike, which could bring platforms and offshore installations to a “standstill”. The latest round of industrial action will hit BP, CNRI, EnQuest, Harbour, Ithaca, Shell and Total. Fossil fuel extractors have enjoyed bumper profits over the last year as the war in Ukraine ramped up pressure on the oil and gas markets.

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Research Consortium Targets Climate-Friendly Headlamp Concept

Plastics Today

The Nalyses research project looks at the product’s entire life cycle, aiming to apply polycarbonate in sustainable automotive illumination.

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Understanding Thermal and Pressure Safety Valves for Fluid Flow Systems

Control.com

Safety is a concern in any system containing potential energy, whether electrical, chemical, or fluid. Each has methods of protection, and for fluid systems, certain shutoff valves are used in situations when excess pressure can be a problem.

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How can Cisco help with staffing shortages?

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Retailers have been under pressure as inflation, supply chain problems, and recession threatens consumer spending, impacting their bottom line.