Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Automation Fair was this week. I expected many news releases. I’ve already reported on the one published. I checked out the “show daily” email from my friend Keith at Endeavor Media whose team reported on the presentations a series of executives made to the attending media. Not so much news as it was a survey of the breadth of Rockwell’s offering. I think that was the theme—don’t think of Rockwell Automation from the point-of-view of controls and drives.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The UK has signed a deal with the US to further research into advanced fusion energy as part of efforts to tackle the climate crisis. In a joint statement, the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the US Department of Energy said that fusion could provide “a low-carbon, safe, sustainable and reliable energy supply” with the potential to bolster global efforts to achieve net zero carbon emissions.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Bihl+Wiedemann has released the ASi-5 Muting Module, a device that works alongside light curtains to improve safety systems and keep production lines running with fewer nuisance false triggers.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Starlab is a planned low-Earth orbit (LEO) space station designed by Nanoracks that is expected to launch in 2028. The station is seen as a successor to the International Space Station (ISS) after its deorbiting, which is currently planned for the early 2030s. The new agreement signed with ESA focuses on the firms’ intention to foster science and technology development, which could include astronaut missions and research activities, as well as the use of technology developed in Europe such as ad

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The plant will serve Phillips-Medisize’s medical and pharma OEMs as well as parent company Molex’s EV and electrification applications.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Thames Water has pumped at least 72 billion litres of sewage into the River Thames since 2020 – an amount roughly equal to 29,000 Olympic swimming pools. The data was obtained by the Liberal Democrats through an environmental Freedom of Information request, as first reported by the BBC. The water company discharged at least 14.3 billion litres of sewage into the Thames in 2022, and at least 32 billion in 2021 – making it the worst year on record for sewage discharges into the river.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Nasa has combined the power of two of its most powerful space telescopes to create one of the most comprehensive views of the universe ever taken. The panchromatic image was made using a combination of visible and infrared light. It portrays MACS0416, a pair of colliding galaxy clusters that will eventually combine to form an even bigger cluster, located about 4.3 billion light years from Earth.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

A slew of data out this week give renewed optimism that vehicle markets are getting back on track. For the first time, new car registrations were above pre-pandemic levels with October 7.2% up. Light commercial vehicle registrations also pushed above 2019 volumes, and the used car market recorded its third successive quarter of growth with almost 1.9 million pre-loved motors changing hands.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Airbus and Voyager Space have signed a deal with the European Space Agency (ESA) to study potential uses for the Starlab space station.

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Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I mplementing agile manufacturing production processes with Industry 4.0 technologies can be a transformative endeavour for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs). Agile manufacturing places a strong emphasis on responding rapidly to ever-changing customer demands. In a market that is highly competitive, reacting quickly and intelligently to market conditions can prove to be a game changer for SMEs.

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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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E&T

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope have published an image of an expansive galaxy cluster known as MACS0416.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

CALGARY — PlasCred Circular Innovations has partnered with Adelaide Capital, an investor relations and capital markets advisory firm, to provide investor relations and consulting services to the Company. Adelaide is a full-service investor relations firm. Adelaide will work closely with PlasCred to develop and deploy a comprehensive capital markets program, which includes assisting with non-deal roadshows, virtual campaigns, conferences and assisting with investor communication.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The transatlantic partnership aims to further cooperation on fusion technology by sharing resources and facilities.

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Vander-Bend Mfg. Inc., San Jose, Calif., and its subsidiaries TMK Mfg., JL Haley, Swiss Precision Machining, and Omni Components, have announced a strategic transformation to become Vantedge Medical.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Liberal Democrats and environmental campaigners have accused the government of “standing idly by” while England’s rivers are “poisoned”.

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Verisurf Software Inc., Long Beach, Calif., and CAD/CAM Consulting Services Inc. (CCCS) have signed a reseller agreement under which CCCS will help introduce and sell Verisurf metrology products in Southern California and Nevada.

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Japan’s Polyplastics says POM and PP can replace the likes of higher-cost PPS, which is typically used to channel coolant in internal combustion engines.

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Manufacturing Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Safetykleen has signed an agreement with Metalwash on 8th November 2023 to acquire control of the majority of the voting rights in Metalwash at both board and shareholder levels.

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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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Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

OTTO Motors’ highest-performing heavy-duty AMR for tight spaces is the new OTTO 1200. The newest AMR is designed with a narrow width to autonomously move payloads up to 1,200 kg (2,640 lb) without compromising on safety. The AMR is equipped with adaptive fieldset technology and is reportedly capable of navigating highly space-constrained environments.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Photo Credit: OSG USA Inc. OSG USA Inc. announces the expansion of the company’s Phoenix PDZ offering with the addition of the new PDZ-3D indexable flat drills. The flat bottom drills feature enhanced chip breaker geometry, resulting in improved chip formation and evacuation. The broad lineup includes standard socket head cap screw sizes, enabling fast and stable drilling of counterbores in mold bases.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Learning Objectives Review how OPC Foundation provides the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) basic information model. Understand that a unified data layer for operational technology has five basic functions. Examine benefits that out-of-the-box unified operational technology data layer software can provide to OT, IT and cloud resources. Unified data layer insights OPC Foundation provides the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) basic information model.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

OTTAWA — Bill C-58, tabled in the House of Commons, would prohibit the use of replacement workers in federally regulated industries, including service providers, equipment manufacturers, and other organizations in the telecommunications ecosystem. Evidence has shown that a prohibition on the use of temporary replacements workers result in more regular disruptions of critical services, longer and more frequent strikes, an increasingly confrontational labour relations environment, and an increase

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Control Engineering most-viewed articles online about machine and process safety stories published in the last year include stories on electrical safety for machines, removing IT/OT barriers, edge machine safety solutions and more. Also: See additional machine safety and process safety stories. 1. Addressing electrical safety hazards Considering newer products and technologies can improve personnel safety, especially when combined with a “design for safety” approach and appropriate automation. 2

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

IMP Aerospace members call off Friday strike as new tentative is reached (CNW Group/Unifor) HALIFAX — Unifor Local 2215 members working at IMP Aerospace in Hammonds Plains and Enfield have reached a tentative agreement with the employer and will not undertake strike action today as planned. The Local is planning a ratification meeting to take place next week.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In global communications, much of the heavy lifting is done by satellites. Whether in business or for civil institutions, they form the backbone for fast, uninterrupted information transfers, even in the most remote parts of the world. A4X Engineering develops and manufactures telecommunications systems for use “on board” as well as on the ground. Alongside numerous products such as control units and various types of fixed and mobile receiver antennas, the portfolio also includes consulting serv

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

(CNW Group/HEC Montréal’s Tech3Lab) MONTRÉAL — HEC Montréal’s Tech3Lab, the largest university laboratory for user experience (UX) research, has been awarded $18 million in funding over five years. The financial support will boost UX innovation and accelerate digital transformation in organizations, showcases the laboratory’s expertise, international status, and influence on the economy of Quebec and Canada. “I am delighted with this historic funding.

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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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Manufacturing Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Jungheinrich is connecting its fleet by equipping all its new trucks with telemetry units as standard. This enables customers easy access to the Jungheinrich Fleet Management System (FMS), starting with the entry level Starter Kit.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

(CNW Group/Frontier Lithium Inc.) SUDBURY — Frontier Lithium Inc., received $2 million in grant funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to test the processing and conversion of by-products as it advances towards commercial lithium salts production. The funding announced at the future headquarters of Frontier, by Ontario Premier, Doug Ford, Minister of Northern Development and Indigenous Affairs, Greg Rickford, Minister of Mines, George Pirie, and Minister of Economic

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Manufacturing Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that its automation technology sits at the heart of new machines that assemble the Royal British Legion’s new plastic-free poppy.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Statistics Canada says the country’s top one per cent of tax filers saw their incomes rise by almost 10 per cent in 2021, while those in the bottom half saw their average income decline. The agency says the incomes of the top earnings group, excluding capital gains, jumped 9.4 per cent higher to $579,000. Meanwhile, filers in the top 0.1 per cent saw their average income increase 17.4 per cent to almost $2.1 million and those in the top 0.01 per cent experienced an average income increase

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