Wed.Aug 23, 2023

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Developing a Plan-Based Project Execution Model

Automation World

Huffman Engineering’s instrumentation and controls update at a city’s water treatment facility demonstrates the benefits of a deliberate process to establish clear communications and identify and mitigate known and unknown automation project risks.

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Southco introduces new Universal Latch Sensor

Design World

Southco Inc., a maker of engineered access solutions, has introduced a Universal Latch Sensor (ULS) for enhanced security and constant monitoring. Southco’s Universal Latch Sensor is a simple magnet that attaches to an existing latch, and a magnetic sensor that attaches to the inside of an existing door frame. When the door is closed, and… The post Southco introduces new Universal Latch Sensor appeared first on Design World.

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ABB and Samsung Engineering To Collaborate on Gas Analyzers for Saudi Arabia’s Energy Industries

Gary Mintchell

A little world news for a change. Focus areas of the framework agreement include engineering and procurement activities in the Kingdom The collaboration will support energy industries in the region with effective measurement of gas quality through the implementation of integrated analyzer solutions ABB’s integration facility for analytical systems, which the company is building in Dammam, will support the collaboration ABB has signed a framework agreement with Samsung Engineering in Saudi Arabia

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Allied Motion changes name to Allient Inc. and begins trading under new ticker ALNT

Design World

Allient Inc. (formerly known as Allied Motion Technologies Inc.), a designer and manufacturer of precision and specialty motion, controls, and power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, announced that its corporate name changed to Allient Inc. and that its shares will commence trading on the Nasdaq under the new ticker ALNT.

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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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Protolabs Expands 3D Printing Capacity and Capabilities

Automation World

A new facility in Raleigh, N.C., has been added to address growing demand for direct metal laser sintering services—an industrial metal 3D printing process that can build functional metal parts within a week.

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DieQua’s PHCH Inline Planetary Reducer is designed for packaging machinery applications

Design World

DieQua Corporation, a manufacturer of mechanical integration solutions and components such as motion control reducers, power transmission solutions, screw jack systems and mechanical integration solutions, announces the release of its PHCH-Planetary Reducers designed for packaging machinery applications. DieQua’s new PHCH Planetary Reducers are: Backlash as low as ≤3 arcmin High efficiency ≥97% Low operating noise… The post DieQua’s PHCH Inline Planetary Reducer is designed for packa

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Putting the Power of Positive Psychology Into The Workplace

Manufacturer's Monthly

There’s good reason for organisations to address psychosocial hazards in the workplace and to prioritise the wellbeing of workers. According to a study by the University of Oxford, happy employees are up to 13 per cent more productive, making their companies more successful. “Happy employees are more engaged with their work, and more creative and motivated,” says Michelle Falzon, Founder of Positive Wellbeing Education, a Positive Psychology Coach and the MC for the upcoming Workplace Health and

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Efficient Outbound Call Center Solutions for Enhanced Customer Engagement

Robotics Automation News

In the ever-evolving landscape of customer service, outbound call centers play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships. These call centers are no longer just a means to reach out to potential customers, but have transformed into sophisticated platforms for enhancing customer engagement.

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CSIRO awarded Boeing’s Supplier of the Year

Manufacturer's Monthly

Boeing , the world’s largest aerospace company, has named CSIRO , Australia’s national science agency, a Supplier of the Year for the fifth time since 2010. The ‘Pathfinder Award’ recognises the substantial value CSIRO has created for Boeing through technological breakthroughs across space, advanced materials, data analytics, energy, manufacturing, robotics and autonomy.

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How AI could transform the metal fabrication supply chain

The Fabricator

Digital transformation efforts from Kloeckner Metals, as described during a presentation at this week's SMU Steel Summit in Atlanta, has come a long way in recent years as the service center and fabricator works toward a "zero touch" work flow.

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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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$53.5 million boost for industry partnerships

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Queensland State Government has boosted the Industry Partnership Program (IPP) by a further $53.5 million, to support more new industries and jobs. The announcement of the additional funding means the IPP will support more key projects that are focussed on growing Queensland’s priority industries, strengthening our local supply chains, encouraging collaboration between all levels of government and industry, and leveraging private sector investment.

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Burnout is on the Rise – Here’s How to Spot it

Robotics Automation News

Many people experience problems at their work from time to time. And it’s not unusual for people to feel stressed due to their jobs on occasion, too. However, while a small amount of job-related stress is fine, if the issue becomes too severe or doesn’t go away, then you may be at risk of burnout.

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AEROBOND secures sovereign defence manufacturing contract

Manufacturer's Monthly

AEROBOND , a South Australian based specialist in advanced composite and sheet metal manufacturing and Kongsberg Defence Australia today announced that they have entered into a new contract for the production and provision of launcher canisters for the KONGBSERG Naval Strike Missile (NSM). The NSM was selected by the Commonwealth of Australia in 2022 to replace the Harpoon Anti- Ship Missile capability under Project SEA 1300.

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From Preventative to Predictive Maintenance of Automation

Robotics Automation News

By Nate Aswege, Director of Marketing North America, Addverb Technologies The transition from preventive to predictive maintenance and the advantages it can offer to warehouse automation systems Any industrial business has always needed maintenance to ensure that machines and equipment run effectively and dependably, lowering the likelihood of unplanned malfunctions and downtime.

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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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Barnacle shells could reveal the location of missing flight MH370, study finds

E&T

Associate Professor Gregory Herbert, who led a team of researchers from University of South Florida (USF), says the geochemistry of barnacle shells attached to debris from the aircraft could provide clues to the crash location. Over the last two decades, Herbert refined a method to extract ocean temperatures stored in the chemistry of invertebrate shells.

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Another key milestone for local battery manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Western Australia has hit another milestone on its path to becoming a global battery materials manufacturing hub, with a new research and development laboratory facility opened in Bentley. The WA Government has allocated $3 million through its signature Investment Attraction Fund to local company AustVolt, which is working towards developing and producing battery precursor cathode active material (pCAM). pCAM is a vital component for manufacturing lithium battery cells, which have a range of use

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‘Huge’ biomethane HGV refuelling station to be built in Kent

E&T

The HGV refuelling station project is a collaboration between ReFuels and John Lewis Partnership (JLP), with a view towards decarbonising heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). Currently, HGVs account for 4.2 per cent of UK emissions. However, fuelling these vehicles with biomethane could cut their emissions by over 90 percent, and reduce costs by up to 40 per cent, the companies have said.

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8 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Followers in 2023

Robotics Automation News

Instagram is such an incredible and incomparable platform that people from all across the globe prefer it over other platforms. Over the recent years, the Buy Instagram Followers strategy has become amazingly popular for boosting visibility, credibility, exposure, and engagement.

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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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Do More With Remote Access for Banner Safety Controllers

Control.com

Safety controllers hold a respected position in automation, relaying critical information between field and plant-level systems. Banner Engineering’s line of XS26 controllers has been optimized for networking.

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Boost Your Business Operations With These 5 Battery Intelligence Software Tips

Robotics Automation News

Is there anything more frustrating than being out and about and realising your phone has no battery? Well, for businesses that rely on batteries at the very core of their operation, charging issues are a lot more problematic than this!

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ZEISS Launches State-of-the-Art Quality Excellence Center and Contract Measurement Services in Delhi, India

Dinesh Mishra

Introduces the Latest X-ray and CT Measurement Services to the Region New Delhi, India – ZEISS, a leading provider of measurement solutions, is proud to announce the opening of its new Quality Excellence Center (QEC) and contract measurement services in Delhi, India on August 23, 2023. These new facilities will provide manufacturers in and around the Delhi area with access to the latest in metrology technology, expertise, and support services in all aspects of quality assurance to improve

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Introducing Unitree Go2 – Quadruped Robot of Embodied AI from $1600

Robotics Automation News

On 12 July, Unitree unveiled its latest quadruped robot – the Unitree Go2, which features embodied AI technology and is priced from $1,600 (tax and freight excluded). This product is expected to revolutionize the consumer-grade quadruped robots industry, leading to a transformation of the sector.

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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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More manufacturing jobs in Victoria

Manufacturer's Monthly

A global manufacturing company and distributor of sustainable, innovative packaging has expanded its operations in Victoria as part of a multi-million-dollar project that is creating local jobs and boosting the state’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, with support from the Victorian Government. Minister for Industry and Innovation and Manufacturing Sovereignty Ben Carroll visited Orora Beverage’s Dandenong facility, which is part of a $110 million investment from the state government to exp

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Embracing Technology and Robotics for Enhanced Mental Health and Addiction Recovery

Robotics Automation News

In recent years, the gradual integration of technology and robotics into various aspects of our lives has showcased the potential to revolutionize how we approach challenges. From helping professional athletes in their training programs to supporting vital surgical procedures, robotics is becoming an indispensable assistant in countless sectors.

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Secure development lifecycle: Omron Automation’s PLCs meet IEC 62443-4-1 standards

Automation Mag

Omron Automation Americas is now certified by the guidelines and requirements of IEC 62443-4-1 for establishing a secure development lifecycle for its Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) products and software. The company states that this certification bolsters information security for customer factories and production equipment. IEC 62443-4-1 is an internationally recognized standard that focuses on enhancing the security of industrial automation and control systems (IACS).

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Potential Future Uses for Robotics in the Healthcare World

Robotics Automation News

The robotics industry is thriving and we’re seeing new applications of robots or robotics technology across sectors throughout the world. Some of these sectors are using robotics for the first time, but others have been using it for a while. Take the healthcare industry, for example.

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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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Turtle shells hold clues on nuclear contamination, researchers find

E&T

Turtles and tortoises have been found to store decades-long records of exposure to radioactive contamination on their backs. A team of scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory used a special mass spectrometer to detect uranium in the shells of four chelonians (the order of reptiles that include turtles and tortoises) , that lived near radioactive sites in the past.

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Exploring the Range of Optical Components Offered By EKSMA Optics

Robotics Automation News

Innovation is at the heart of scientific research and development. As technology advances, the demand for high-quality optical components to support these innovations increases correspondingly. EKSMA Optics has been at the forefront of providing advanced optical solutions to meet this demand since its founding in 1983.

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Engineer’s Guide to Generative Artificial Intelligence

Control.com

There’s a lot of excitement and concern surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its emerging role in society and commerce. Beyond the hyperbole, however, what exactly is Generative AI?

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10 Common Mistakes to Avoid During a House Lockout

Robotics Automation News

Lockouts are never fun, especially when they happen at the most inconvenient times. However, panicking or making hasty decisions can compound the problem. Below are ten common mistakes you should steer clear of during a house lockout and tips on how to address the situation. 1.

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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.