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Centralized motor control center helps reduce manufacturing downtime

Design World

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has launched a new low-voltage motor control center (MCC) for IEC markets globally, the FLEXLINE 3500. With this motor control center, manufacturers can unlock production data and increase uptime and productivity through a portfolio of smart products. In manufacturing and processing operations, every production minute counts.

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Innovative and Durable Telemetry Monitor

Gary Mintchell

Digi International PR has been working overtime sending news to me. This news regards remote monitoring and control. Digi International introduced Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M designed to deliver reliable and seamless remote monitoring and management. It offers customers both edge and cloud-based control options, with a management platform equipped with an intuitive interface for streamlining data management and enhancing operational efficiency.

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AMUG Members elect their 2024-2025 board of directors

Design World

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced the election of three individuals to its board of directors for the next term. Shannon VanDeren, Tim Bell, and Claire Belson Barnes will serve as President, Vice President, and Director of Membership, respectively. Separately, the AMUG Board appointed Daniel Landgraf as Director of Sponsors & Exhibitors and Bruce […] The post AMUG Members elect their 2024-2025 board of directors appeared first on Design World.

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Segment Your Factory Floor Network to Improve Operations

Automation World

Though it’s possible to use front-office IT switches on the factory floor, an industrial router or switch with network address translation capability is often the preferred solution.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

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?

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Should servomotor cables be shielded, and if so, why?

Design World

Contributed by Frances Richards As with many things in life and engineering, it depends whether you should use shielded servomotor cables. However, in most industrial environments, the answer is a definite yes. Later in this entry, the few instances where unshielded servomotor cables may be appropriate will be discussed. For now, let’s consider some of […] The post Should servomotor cables be shielded, and if so, why?

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A Smart Manufacturing Journey at a 90-Year-Old Company

Automation World

The transformation at Danfoss Group focuses on evaluating business impacts, setting priorities and making changes as needed using MES/MOM, connectivity, OT security and edge technologies.

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How to Pass Data Securely Through a DMZ

Automation World

There are issues with passing operations technology data through a DMZ using OPC UA or MQTT. Secure tunnel/mirroring software resolves them.

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TurboChef adopts LeanDNA supply chain software to improve inventory management

Design World

Middleby Corporation is the parent company to several OEM divisions offering equipment for commercial foodservice and industrial food processing, including bakery and packaging applications. TurboChef, which manufactures ventless, rapid-cook ovens, is part of the Middleby business portfolio. To gain more control over inventory management and improve on-time delivery, TurboChef is now working with LeanDNA, a… The post TurboChef adopts LeanDNA supply chain software to improve inventory manag

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The challenges threatening successful deployment of 5G non-terrestrial networks

E&T

Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are able to significantly extend coverage by moving from a terrestrial infrastructure to hybrid space. However, Keysight Technologies highlights the challenges that can threaten the successful deployment of these networks.

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Emerson now accepting applications for 2024-2025 Discrete Automation Scholarship

Design World

Emerson: Emerson is inviting U.S. college students pursuing degrees in science, technology, and engineering fields to apply for its 2024-2025 Discrete Automation Scholarship. Every year the merit-based award recognizes two ambitious problem-solvers with a $5,000 scholarship each, eligibility for an Emerson internship, and $1,000 research grants to enhance their schools’ engineering programs.

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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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GreenPower reveals new EV truck at NAFA

Canadian Manufacturing

GreenPower unveiled its new zero-emission EV Star Utility Truck at the NAFA 2024 Institute & Expo today in San Antonio, Texas. Upfitted by GP Truck Body on the GreenPower proprietary EV Star Cab & Chassis LOS ANGELES — GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles, launched a new utility vehicle designed for commercial fleets who need to move goods, materials, supplies and equipment reliably, safely and

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R4-50 heavy-duty electronic rotary latch with integrated sensor

Design World

Southco has introduced a new R4-50 Heavy-Duty Electronic Rotary Latch with an integrated sensor and sealed electronic actuation, expanding its rotary latch line with options offering increased security and remote access control for demanding environments. Offering high security, quick actuation speed, and exceptional cycle life, the latest addition to the Heavy-Duty Rotary Latch line is… The post R4-50 heavy-duty electronic rotary latch with integrated sensor appeared first on Design World

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Scientists to test undersea cable earthquake detection technique in Pacific Ocean

E&T

Scientists from the UK’s National Physical Laboratory and New Zealand’s Measurement Standards Laboratory are set to carry out earthquake sensing tests in the Pacific Ocean using existing undersea optical fibre cables.

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Rockwell Automation’s centralized motor control solutions

Design World

Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, launches a new low voltage motor control center (MCC) for IEC markets globally, the FLEXLINE 3500. With this motor control center, manufacturers can unlock production data and increase uptime and productivity through a portfolio of smart products.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

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.

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Baumer Sensor Suite Promises Solutions for Engineering Smart Encoders

Control.com

Baumer has recently announced the release of the Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) that facilitates faster engineering timeframes for Baumer encoders equipped with IO-Link and CANopen protocols.

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Spatial Computing, AI Meet the Machine Shop

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Getty Images Ten years ago, Google created a pair of glasses that got me very excited about the future of machining. Most people related it to gaming and artificial reality, but the far-reaching implications and promising advancements this technology could bring to our industries and machine shops was never fully realized. Google stopped its glasses project suddenly, which was a great disappointment for me.

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RSM thinkBig report: the pulse of the SME sector

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Halfpoint/stock.adobe.com In a report from RSM, Exit ahead provides the ultimate guide for business owners preparing for succession or sale. Secure your legacy and exit your business with confidence. As a business owner, you’ve poured your heart and soul into building your enterprise. Now, it’s time to ask a crucial question: Do you have an exit strategy for your business?

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New Qualcomm-Built Advanced Video Processor by Teledyne FLIR Powers AI at the Edge

i4.0 today

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced Teledyne FLIR AVP , an advanced video processor designed to power Teledyne FLIR’s Prism AI and computational imaging at the edge. The AVP incorporates the latest Qualcomm QCS8550, the most advanced mobile processor chip from the leader in mobile, automotive, and robotics system-on-chip (SoC) technology.

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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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Enhancing manufacturing with ERP: growth and efficiency unleashed

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Amonthep/stock.adobe.com Discover how you can enhance and streamline your manufacturing operations, boost efficiency, and drive growth for medium to larger sized businesses. Unleashing Growth and Efficiency In manufacturing, the spotlight often shines brightly on the gears of production and the assembly lines that churn out high-quality goods.

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FAULHABER Unveils “World’s Smallest” Integrated Motion Controller

Control.com

FAULHABER recently announced the latest addition to its product line, a new family of brushless motors with an integrated controller and encoder, all in an impressively small form factor.

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Automated welding made efficient

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Novarc Technologies Novarc Technologies, a full-stack robotics company specialising in the design and manufacturing of cobots and AI systems for robotic welding applications, aims to address the shortage in welders with their autonomous SWR cobots. Novarc Technologies is a robotics company based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specialises in developing advanced robotic welding solutions for industrial applications.

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Rockwell Automation partners with Microsoft on three projects

Robotics Business Review

Rockwell works with partners to streamline automated manufacturing. Source: Business Wire Rockwell Automation yesterday announced that it is working with Microsoft “to enable intelligent factories by simplifying complexity and helping empower customers to achieve sustainability goals and operational excellence.” The companies said their innovations will be on display this week at Hannover Messe.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

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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Control Looks Ahead to the Future of Industrial Tech at Automate 2024

Control.com

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May, enjoying the sights and sounds of Automate 2024.

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igus to show affordable automation at Hannover Messe, Robotics Summit

Robotics Business Review

New offerings include the igusGO AI-driven app and more low-cost automation. Source: igus At its annual press conference last week, igus GmbH previewed numerous new products in advance of the Hannover Messe trade show. The Cologne, Germany-based company announced 247 new products, including lubrication-free drives using motion plastics and new robots for educational, service, and industrial applications. “We’re offering a mobile manipulator for small companies,” said Alexander

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Free Download Book Demystifies Metrology Decision Rules

Metrology

A trio of metrology industry veterans with over 100 years of experience have co-authored a guidebook titled "Decision Rule Guidance, 1st Edition 2024," available for free download. The post Free Download Book Demystifies Metrology Decision Rules appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Bota Systems launches PixONE force-torque sensors for robotics

Robotics Business Review

The new PixONE force-torque sensor on an industrial robot. | Source: Bota Systems Bota Systems AG today released PixONE, a sensor that brings together high-performance electronics with a compact, lightweight design. Founded in 2020 as an ETH Zurch spin-off, the company specializes in multi-axis force-torque sensors. Zurich-based Bota said it designed its latest sensors for “seamless integration into robotic systems.” PixONE features a through-hole architecture facilitating internal c

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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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CCNA in the Age of AI

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Believe it or not, it’s been over four years since Cisco last updated the CCNA certification. In the fast-paced world of networking, that is a long time.

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Machine learning helps UK biotech develop liver disease drugs that have led to a $1bn deal

E&T

Oxford-based biotech company Ochre Bio is partnering with German-based Boehringer Ingelheim to develop treatments harnessing the liver’s natural capacity to regenerate.

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How to Optimize Your Medical Injection Molding Process

Plastics Today

To consistently mold components that meet quality control specs and reduce development hours for customers, follow these steps.

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How Cisco is Redefining Security and Our Partner Experience

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The past few weeks have solidified for me why I came to Cisco (almost a year ago, which is hard to believe).

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.