Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 4, 2023

Too many shops grind to a halt the moment that one employee goes on vacation. You know the one: the person who knows every machine inside and out, who spends half the day fixing problems for other people, but still manages to finish their own daily tasks. They become vital to the productivity of the machine shop. Skilled workers are invaluable to a machine shop, and it is important to take the time to document their process knowledge for the continued success of your business.

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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 4, 2023

By Mark Fairchild Robotics integrators are finding an increasing need for robotic deburring systems, and for good reasons. Deburring is necessary for various fabricating operations, but attracting and retaining employees to perform the work is difficult.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 4, 2023

In last month’s column , we described five application categories for custom macro. Here, we dig into custom macro features. The two categories of custom macro features are computer programming-related features and CNC-related features. This article examines the following computer programming-related features: Variables Arithmetic Program flow control (logic) Looping These features can be found in any computer programming language.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 4, 2023

Now is the time to embrace the future of manufacturing and take the next step! Become a smart manufacturer and make sure to attend this event for valuable insights on creating your digital transformation strategy. Event details Date: Wednesday 20 September 2023 Time: 0900 – 1700 Ticket Price: Early Bird (ends 30 June 2023) – $450 + GST; Standard – $495 + GST.

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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?

Metrology

JUNE 4, 2023

Factory automation drives operational efficiency by increasing machine uptime and overall output, without adding extra machines. The post World’s Smallest Wireless Probe For Machine Tools appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 4, 2023

Madison Technologies is partnering with global technology company Bosch Security and Safety Systems to bring the Bosch range of intelligent cameras to critical operational environments. “This collaboration with Bosch demonstrates our commitment to offering our customers the latest advancements in Industry 4.0 technology,” said Paul Calabro, CEO of Madison Technologies.

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Plastics Today

JUNE 4, 2023

The tight labor market in the plastics sector has been called “unsustainable.” Then again, the experts underestimated overall job gains 13 times in the last 14 months.

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Plastics News

JUNE 4, 2023

Hilarie Rubin of Teknor Apex makes case for thermoplastic elastomers in medical applications at Rubber News' Healthcare Elastomers Conference.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 4, 2023

Henning Industrial Software’s Visual EstiTrack ERP shop management system features an enhanced Touch Scheduling Board and iVET mobile phone/tablet application. Photo Credit: Photo Credit: Henning Industrial Software Inc. Valstone Corp. , an international software and technology solutions provider, has acquired Henning Industrial Software , a provider of high-quality enterprise software for small- and medium-sized manufacturing businesses.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 4, 2023

3D Systems has submitted an unsolicited proposal to acquire Israeli 3D-printing firm Stratasys , which recently entered into a USD 1.8 billion merger agreement with Desktop Metal in late May. Considering the current price of 3D Systems shares at $8.33, the value of the offer per share stands at approximately $17.91 per share. Given Stratasys’ outstanding shares, which total 68.40 million, the complete value of the deal amounts to approximately $1.225 billion.

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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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Metrology

JUNE 4, 2023

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – June 5th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 4, 2023

RMIT University announced the next stage of its Country Commitment to Vietnam, which includes the establishment of a $250 million strategic investment fund aimed at boosting education, research, partnerships, and campus infrastructure. The university said in a news release that the first result of this funding will be RMIT’s Hanoi Industry and Innovation Hub, which will serve as a bridge between local Vietnamese partners and international experts.

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Metrology

JUNE 4, 2023

New Machine-Learning Algorithms for Particle Analysis The post Zeiss Wins Award For Machine-Learning Based Object Classification Reducing Manual Re-Inspection appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 4, 2023

Detmold Group , a South Australia-based food and retail brands company, has unveiled its sustainability objectives as part of its commitment to sustainable packaging. The new objectives, launched on World Environment Day, focus on preserving natural resources, keeping waste out of nature, and reducing emissions and are part of Detmold’s efforts to achieve its six positive impact targets by 2025.

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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.

Metrology

JUNE 4, 2023

Stratasys has announced that it has received an unsolicited non-binding indicative proposal from 3D Systems Corporation to acquire Stratasys. The post Stratasys Announces Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal from 3D Systems appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 4, 2023

The University of Adelaide has launched a plastic pollution recycling program to protect turtles from marine debris found across the Northern Territory’s coastline. The Toys for Turtles project was designed in collaboration with the Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation and seeks to engage with schools and the Northeast Arnhem Land community to develop solutions that will address the plastic pollution problem heavily impacting the shoreline.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 4, 2023

Photo Credit: Heidenhain The droPWR app, offered by Heidenhain ’s Acu-Rite brand , enables users to turn an iPad into a versatile digital readout console. According to the company, droPWR provides intuitive user experience and touchscreen conventions, while enabling users to switch between milling, turning and grinding machines/applications to save time and money.

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Metrology

JUNE 4, 2023

In comparison to the originally installed horizontal arm CMM, which required approximately 40 minutes to measure around 250 inspection dimensions per component. The post Automated 3D Scanning Cell Delivers Rapid CMM Inspections appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Min-Hui

JUNE 4, 2023

To do a good job of injection molding machine fault management and prevention, we should master the causes of injection molding machine faults, accumulate information and data on frequent faults and typical faults, carry out fault analysis, pay attention to the study of fault rules and fault mechanisms, and strengthen daily maintenance, inspection, and pre-repair. … How to check the fault of the injection molding machine?

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Metrology

JUNE 4, 2023

In the past decade, the additive manufacturing industry has been characterized by an ever-increasing number of hardware players trying to capture their own share of the market. The post A Milestone For Consolidation In Additive Manufacturing? appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Control Engineering

JUNE 4, 2023

Learning Objectives Learn about the importance of industrial network structures and why they matter for manufacturing facilities. Learn how EtherCAT can help manufacturers improve networking hierarchy and cybersecurity posture. EtherCAT insights Many devices in a manufacturing facility are connected to the internet these days, but many aren’t cybersecure.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

JUNE 4, 2023

City’s industry alleges firms forcing through discounts and imposing financial penalties over small errors Leicester’s garment makers have said they are in crisis as a growing number of fast-fashion brands are forcing through discounts, making last-minute cancellations and imposing financial penalties for what suppliers claim are tiny errors. In the east Midlands city – where manufacturers make clothes for a range of brands including Boohoo, Misguided and Frasers Group, the owner of Sports Direc

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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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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 4, 2023

Accu-Shape Plastics’ John Ervin Stoltzfus at the Grob G350 universal five-axis machining center. Photo Credit, all images: Accu-Shape Plastics LLC Accu-Shape Plastics LLC (Mohnton, Pennsylvania), a moldmaker and machine shop on the outskirts of Lancaster County, also known as Amish Country, offers engineering and design, general machining and mold manufacturing for lens lighting, food-safe containers, household products and more.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 4, 2023

Vast Solar, a renewable energy company specialising in concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) energy systems, has awarded Worley Ltd key engineering contracts for its VS1 CSP project. VS1 is a 30MW/288 MWh CSP plant being built in Port Augusta, South Australia. Utilising Vast’s proprietary modular tower CSP v3.0 technology, VS1 will generate clean, low-cost, dispatchable power with over 8 hours of thermal energy storage.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 4, 2023

The trial achieved several world firsts, including live retraining at the edge of models in flight, and the interchange and use of AI models on AUKUS nations’ uncrewed aerial vehicles. AUKUS partners successfully demonstrated a trial of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomy under the Advanced Capabilities pillar (Pillar II). On 28 April, a delegation from the Australian Government joined counterparts from the United Kingdom and United States at the Upavon Airfield in the UK to observe

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