Design World

MARCH 30, 2023

AutomationDirect has added 300V Atlas Type AWM (appliance wire material) wire that is commonly used for appliance wiring, control cabinets, and machine tool applications. This new wire meets the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA Standard 79 requirements and is made in the USA. Atlas Type AWM wire consists of a tinned copper single conductor… The post AutomationDirect has added Atlas Type 300V AWM Wire, covered with a PVC outer jacket appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

MARCH 30, 2023

The UK has presented a new, more detailed plan for investing in affordable, clean, homegrown power to mark what has been informally dubbed 'Green Day'. The government was required to present one such scheme after a court ruling found that the country's net-zero strategy is "unlawful", as it failed to show how the policies included in the plan would contribute to achieving the legally-binding 2050 emissions targets.

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Design World

MARCH 30, 2023

Clean air and water are essential for life. Protecting these valuable, and in many cases, limited essential elements, starts with sensors to detect threats from intentional or unintentional contamination. Today, available sensing technologies target different locations/areas to ensure the safe ongoing supply of fresh air and water. Using a variety of different sensing techniques, the […] The post How can sensors protect vulnerable areas?

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 30, 2023

The editors of the new website Manufacturing Technology Today invited me to do a webinar on April 5. You can register to attend and heckle me on this website. Here’s the marketing blurb: 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.

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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.

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Design World

MARCH 30, 2023

Celera Motion, a business unit of Novanta Inc., has introduced the Field Calibration IncOder, a new absolute inductive encoder that achieves next-level accuracy angle measurement in motion control applications and position feedback in robotics in the most demanding environments. The Field Calibration IncOder is designed for applications that need precise angle measurements but in conditions […] The post Celera Motion debuts inductive encoder for automation in extreme conditions appeared fi

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E&T

MARCH 30, 2023

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), factories made an additional 8,050 cars year-on-year during the month after two years of difficulty acquiring enough semiconductors. The chip shortage was largely caused by Covid-related supply chain disruptions and the increase in demand that followed the move to remote working. The ongoing trade war between the US and China also played a role in restricting supply.

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E&T

MARCH 30, 2023

Over 1,300 people, including several notable technology experts, have asked AI labs to pause all large-scale AI experiments for at least six months, in an open letter issued by the Future of Life Institute. The letter stresses that AI labs are currently locked in an “out-of-control race” to develop and deploy machine-learning systems “that no one – not even their creators – can understand, predict, or reliably control.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 30, 2023

Martinrea’s fast-growing plant in Hopkinsville, Ky., needed to expand press capacity, so it installed two large mechanical transfer presses and built a new building to house them.

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E&T

MARCH 30, 2023

The project, named Sky Canvas, aims to study the path and light emission of shooting stars to help scientists develop better weather models. ALE had originally scheduled the launch for 2020, but it was forced to cancel the firework show after detecting a malfunction in one of the satellites. The company has now announced the meteor shower will take place in 2025, when “ALE hopes to give Brits and others all over the world the opportunity to view the world’s first live human-made meteor shower

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 30, 2023

This coming October 10 and 11, Modern Machine Shop will host TASC – The Automated Shop Conference. This technical conference is targeted toward small- and mid-sized machine shops (50 employees or fewer) on or about to take the journey toward lights-out machining and automating mid- to high-volume production. I’ve had the chance to start thinking about a major question related to the conference: How do the shopfloor automation capabilities at large OEMs differ from those available to

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E&T

MARCH 30, 2023

SAFs are typically derived by combining jet fuel with alternatives such as biofuels or recycled oils from industrial food facilities to cut the carbon impact of flying. The money for the new project will be used to conduct a detailed feasibility study into a facility that will use alcohol-to-jet technology to produce up to 100 million litres of SAF per year.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 30, 2023

Korean molding machine builder Woojin uses nitrogen gas pressure as low as 70 bar with a glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide to mold EV battery holders that are 20% lighter than conventional components.

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Automation World

MARCH 30, 2023

According to new data from Danfoss, excess heat is the world’s largest untapped source of energy and yet little of its potential is being utilized, especially in the United States.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 30, 2023

Enhanced controls and faster performance enable robots to handle more complex tasks while reducing overall cycle times.

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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.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 30, 2023

Plastics Operations Manager Dave Hourihan understands the high expectations Dynamic Tool’s customers have. To that end, he teaches the benefit of a mold processing event as much more than a functional mold sample. “Our customers value the ability to closely replicate their production environment. A Dynamic sampling event is meticulously structured and documented and will employ complete thermal control at the projected cycle to help define the process corners.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 30, 2023

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland invests €1.5 million/$1.64 million into a Cellulose Films pilot facility to scale a sustainable food packaging replacement film.

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Control.com

MARCH 30, 2023

A subset of light is the focused cohesive beams that make up lasers, which can be used in optical sensing. These devices provide benefits of greater range, precision, and even mapping for mobile robotics.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 30, 2023

Persistent tightness in high-density PE, but PP resin remained available throughout the month.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

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

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Dinesh Mishra

MARCH 30, 2023

A new generation turning grade has been launched by Dormer Pramet offering one of the highest levels of productivity and versatility in the market today. The Pramet T9415 is the most advanced MT-CVD grade launched by Dormer Pramet in almost ten years. This fourth-generation grade covers a broad application range, replacing the previous T9310 and T9315.

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SMMT

MARCH 30, 2023

Connected Kerb has announced plans to roll out 10,000 public EV chargers across Surrey by 2030. The company, in partnership with Surrey County Council, is expected to deliver more than 5,000 fast charging points by 2027, including more than 500 rapid charging points across the county. It represents the UK’s largest rollout of public EV charging infrastructure by a local authority and will deliver charging points to more than 1,500 locations on streets and in public car parks.

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Plastics News

MARCH 30, 2023

The Plastics Industry Association reports 4.4 percent increase in year-over-year shipments, but adding inflation data creates a flatter picture.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 30, 2023

In the 2023 Gartner ® Market Guide for Network Detection and Response, Cisco is listed as a Representative Vendor.

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Plastics News

MARCH 30, 2023

A long-time industry veteran shares his views on what is needed for plastics recycling to be more successful.

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SMMT

MARCH 30, 2023

British CV production falls -21.6% to 6,491 units after 11 months of consecutive growth in 2022, excluding December, and strong January performance. Export volumes drop by -18.6%, while output for the UK declines by -24.7% as supply chain constraints affect output. Production output rises 4.3% in year to date thanks to best January performance since 2012, with further growth recorded in both export and domestic markets.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 30, 2023

Experts say the Canadian presence of American retail giants such as Walmart and Costco isn’t likely to blame for rising grocery prices. That’s despite Canadian grocery chain executives having pushed for MPs to question those retailers as part of their study on food inflation. University of Toronto economist Ambarish Chandra called ongoing hearings before a parliamentary committee studying the issue, “performative,” saying all retailers seek to maximize profits despite the

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SMMT

MARCH 30, 2023

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: Automotive is on track to deliver zero emission motoring, so we welcome this long-awaited consultation on a watershed regulation for the UK new car and van market. We want regulation that gives consumers choice and affordability, and enables manufacturers to transition sustainably and competitively. While the proposals rightly reflect the sector’s diversity, late publication and lack of regulatory certainty make product planning near impossible, and the continue

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 30, 2023

Last week’s fatal blast at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory highlighted the combustibility of food plants in general and chocolate making in particular. The powerful explosion on Mar. 24th at R.M. Palmer Co. killed seven people, sent 10 to the hospital and damaged several other buildings in West Reading, a small town 60 miles (96 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia, where the 75-year-old, family-owned company has long had a factory.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 30, 2023

Working out at the gym. Waiting in the doctor’s office. Shopping in the grocery aisle. Meeting in the conference room.

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Electronics Weekly Manufacturing

MARCH 30, 2023

Open-source licencing needs a re-think in the face of intellectual property abuse, according to open-source advocate Josef Prusa, founder of 3D printer maker Prusa Research, which publishes full design files for its products. While Prusa concentrates on the stifling effect of open-source leeches on innovation in the 3D printer world, his comments are applicable more.

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 30, 2023

The Qantas Group , Airbus, and the Queensland Government have joined forces to invest in a biofuel production plant being developed in Queensland by Jet Zero Australia in collaboration with the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provider, LanzaJet. The facility, which is projected to have annual SAF production capacity of up to 100 million litres, is the first project funded under the Qantas and Airbus Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership, Airbus said in a news release.

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Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.

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