Design World
MARCH 29, 2023
COVAL has decided to join the Piab Group. COVAL is a major global player in vacuum automation components and systems. With more than 35 years of history, COVAL adds a solid portfolio of premium products, highly experienced and skilled employees, a strong brand known for the highest quality standards, and many new customers to Piab… The post COVAL joins the Piab Group appeared first on Design World.
Canadian Metalworking Magazine
MARCH 29, 2023
Market Intelligence Keep up with protests, riots, and strikes across the Web Tracking the ever-changing nature of protests can be a daunting task. Today, we are excited to release two new Feedly AI models: Protests and Violent Protests. They help security analysts track riots, strikes, and rallies that pose a risk to a company’s assets and employees.
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Gary Mintchell
MARCH 29, 2023
I write a column for an Italian magazine called Automazione Oggi. The column is called News from America. The editor and I met in Shanghai at a computer supplier user conference when I was editor at Automation World. We traded columns. I left AW behind 10 years ago. She’s still there. I’m still writing. This month as I looked for what was happening around the country, I couldn’t escape the conversations around AI and ChatGPT.
Plastics News
MARCH 29, 2023
ExxonMobil Corp.'s plans to create 1 billion pounds of chemical recycling capacity has the company considering several locations currently.
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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.
Robotics Automation News
MARCH 29, 2023
SGS, a testing, inspection and certification company, has launched a new advanced slide test protocol that uses “PROF” – short for “SGS Performance Factory” – to assess the performance and durability of furniture drawers.
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Plastics Today
MARCH 29, 2023
To make what it claims is the lightest augmented reality (AR) eyeglasses on the market, Beijing LLVision Technology landed on Sabic’s Ultem polyetherimide during the material selection process.
E&T
MARCH 29, 2023
Generative artificial intelligence tools (AI) could replace a quarter of work tasks in the US and Europe, according to a report by the investment bank. However, the researchers have also predicted that new technologies would bring in new jobs and a productivity boom that could eventually increase the total annual value of goods and services produced globally by 7 per cent.
Plastics News
MARCH 29, 2023
The U.S. will see an annular solar eclipse this year and a total eclipse in April 2024. Expect demand for solar eclipse glasses to soar.
Plastics Today
MARCH 29, 2023
The 17-year-old worker at the company’s Titusville, PA, plant suffered a minor injury while operating a forklift.
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The Fabricator
MARCH 29, 2023
Nucor Steel Berkeley, a sheet mill division of U.S.-based steel producer Nucor Corp., has placed an order with Primetals Technologies for a new, automotive-grade continuous galvanizing line (CGL).
Robotics Automation News
MARCH 29, 2023
Europalco, a Portuguese company which claims to be “the largest provider of solutions for events and shows in Southern Europe”, has recently invested in two Kuka robots to “create differentiating events with a new ‘wow factor’” for its clients.
Plastics Today
MARCH 29, 2023
Seven unique stand-up pouches of cannabis digitally printed with distinct packaging designs range from totally bonkers to jazzy to basic.
SMMT
MARCH 29, 2023
British car manufacturing output rises 13.1% in February to 69,707 units. Volumes up for both home and overseas markets but exports drive overall uplift. Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle output surges again, up 72.2%, accounting for two in five cars produced in the month. New SMMT member survey finds nine in 10 firms want measures to deliver low cost, low carbon energy to help support transition to zero emission technologies.
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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
MARCH 29, 2023
Dartex Zoned Coatings offers the ability to ‘zone’ different polyurethane coatings on support surface covers, allowing a single fabric to perform multiple functions.
Automation World
MARCH 29, 2023
To reduce the amount of energy required to varnish its grand pianos, Bösendorfer opts for a modern varnishing plant from Austrian manufacturer Berkmann using Beckhoff’s PC-based control.
Control.com
MARCH 29, 2023
ASCII is a familiar acronym, found in applications like Modbus communications and string data types—but what is it, and what does ASCII mean for automation engineers?
Fabricating & Metal Work
MARCH 29, 2023
Global metal cutting specialist Sandvik Coromant recently introduced a new generation of CoroTap ® 100 and CoroTap ® 400 for short-chipping and chip-free tapping of aluminum. The taps offer high process security and predictable tool life. The CoroTap 400 is a chip-free solution for blind and through holes in aluminum applications with a stable design, offering a lower risk for breakage.
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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
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 29, 2023
BAE Systems and STEM Returners Australia are joining forces to help STEM-educated specialists resume their professional careers at sites in South Australia and Victoria. Ten opportunities are available across various engineering and information management and technology roles including electrical, mechanical, production, support engineering (including integrated logistic support), systems engineering, cyber security, data analysts and solution architecture.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
MARCH 29, 2023
Today, Cisco is pleased to announce its intent to acquire Lightspin, a privately-held cloud security software company headquartered in Tel Aviv.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 29, 2023
As an engineer working to manufacture complex heavy equipment, there’s nothing more annoying than getting part-way through a job and having to halt everything for the sake of one component or tool. In the mining industry, many of these sites are located away from town hubs and the convenience of supply stores, so when something is missing or unavailable it can bring operations to a standstill.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
MARCH 29, 2023
If you thought we went awfully quiet with Cisco Secure MSP Center – you are absolutely wrong.
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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
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 29, 2023
The state-of-the-art facility enables Sparc Technologies Limited to produce commercial quantities of its graphene additive product, ecosparc, for the global coatings industry, composites, and other graphene additive applications. Sparc Technologies is currently undertaking evaluations with potential global end users with results from these evaluations expected in Q3 and Q4 CY23 respectively.
E&T
MARCH 29, 2023
A recent survey by Electrical Safety First (ESF) found nearly four in ten (37 per cent) people are using online marketplaces to compare prices in a bid to get the best deals as the cost-of-living crisis bites. But a new investigation by the charity has revealed that people are more at risk of buying dangerous products online than ever before. ESF investigated listings of electrical goods across five leading online marketplaces, including Amazon Marketplace, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, AliExpress
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 29, 2023
The $9 million simulator is designed to provide advanced research and innovation opportunities for mobility technologies and industry sectors. Minister for higher education Gayle Tierney today unveiled the simulator at Deakin University’s Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI). The Genesis Simulator is one of the most advanced mobility simulators in Australia and the only one of its kind in a university in the world.
AU Manufacturing
MARCH 29, 2023
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Progress Rail , a Caterpillar subsidiary, are working together to develop a variety of biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels with the goal of lowering the carbon intensity of the fuels used in the US freight rail industry. Building on their 25-year relationship, the two entities are collaborating on the three-phase research project with $750,000 in research grants from the DOE and the Federal Railroad Administration.
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 29, 2023
As account manager at Fyshwick’s Specfast branch, Nick Worthe spends a lot of his time liaising with engineering and construction businesses in the local area. In doing so, he assists them to navigate supply and demand of key products, identifying direct solutions to everyday and unique challenges. Whether it’s related to mechanical services, sourcing componentry, or more complex problem-solving, his team is focused on creating a streamlined availability of parts for their clients.
AU Manufacturing
MARCH 29, 2023
Australian drone manufacturer Orbital UAV said it secured a $2 million contract with a major Singapore customer to continue and complete a multi-fuel unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engine program. Todd Alder , chief executive officer and managing director of Orbital UAV, said in an ASX announcement that engineering work for the Singapore customer continues progressing as planned and is set to move towards initial production in late 2023.
Plastics News
MARCH 29, 2023
So-called secondary sort facilities for handling low-value mixed plastic waste have faced economic challenges but some on a panel at a recent recycling conference see potential for new investment.
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