Design World
MARCH 6, 2024
By Mark Jones My initials were visible on the structure protruding from the roof of the white Jaguar as it approached. The car pulled up and the app signaled I could unlock the door. With a tap, the door handles extended. I entered for my first ride in a fully autonomous vehicle. I found myself… The post Technical thinking: Experimental vehicles appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
MARCH 6, 2024
Some of the increased activity in industrial robots came from the collaborative (cobot) work in Denmark. There is also work with chips and software and safety. Another area of robotic innovation comes from the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology. This is news from Omron and Danish company ROEQ. These mobile robots require innovative top modules performing much the same function of the well known grippers.
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Design World
MARCH 6, 2024
Copper is important in supporting renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs). For example, there’s about 5.5 tons of copper used per megawatt (MW) of photovoltaic generation and there’s 183 pounds of copper in an EV, compared with only 48 pounds in an internal combustion engine (IEC) vehicle. Not all copper is the same; there’s a […] The post What is the best copper alloy for connectors in renewable energy and EV applications?
Gary Mintchell
MARCH 6, 2024
I have published a new podcast thinking about standards and interoperability. I’ve seen successes of industry standards. I’ve also seen industrial standards struggle to break through the logjam of large companies drive to lock customers into their ecosystem. What is the latest of OPAF and what is the meaning of Schneider Electric’s announcement of a product built with with Red Hat and IBM and development of a new computer communication standard?
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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?
Design World
MARCH 6, 2024
Part 1 of this blog discussed sensors and products compatible with the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) Matter standard that were announced at CES 2024. This included a Matter-compliant bridge that allows previously available products to be Matter-compliant. Compliant products gain the benefits of ease of interconnectivity via Wi-Fi and increased security through Matter’s use of […] The post How Matter impacts sensors: part 2 appeared first on Design World.
E&T
MARCH 6, 2024
Of the top five western European economies – France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the UK – the UK government has invested the least in green spending, and also comes out worst in terms of per capita green energy investment.
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Cisco Smart Manufacturing
MARCH 6, 2024
Talking to your Network Embarking on my journey as a network engineer nearly two decades ago, I was among the early adopters who recognized the transformative potential of network automation.
Control.com
MARCH 6, 2024
Omron has launched its MD-650 and MD-900 medium-payload AMRs as an out-of-the-box solution with lifter top and top roller modules from ROEQ, offering customers efficient and cost-effective material transportation.
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 6, 2024
Robotics investments totaled $578 million in January 2024 as the result of 46 funding rounds. This figure was substantially lower than the trailing twelve-month average, but in line with January 2023’s figure of $523 million. The largest robotics investment in January 2024 was a $100 million round secured by Norway-based 1X , a developer of humanoids (See Table 1 below).
Control.com
MARCH 6, 2024
AddUp and Airbus have collaborated to deliver the European Space Agency its first metal 3D printer to work in space. The collaboration seeks to open up possibilities in extraterrestrial manufacturing.
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.
Mold Making Technology
MARCH 6, 2024
Photo Credit: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) As the hybrid manufacturing process — additive technologies with traditional subtractive machining — continues to expand into mainstream manufacturing, Open Mind Technologies USA , developer of the hyper MILL CAD/CAM software suite, offers its own integrated, comprehensive additive and hybrid CAM strategies.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
MARCH 6, 2024
During his tour of Cisco’s PENN1 smart building, Andrew Gilman, Chief Marketing Officer for NWN Carousel–an integrated cloud communications service provider and Cisco partner–had a lightbulb moment.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 6, 2024
The countdown to APPEX 2024, Australia’s most comprehensive processing & packaging event is officially on, with doors opening next week from March 12 – 15 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Unlike anything seen before in the Australian marketplace, and not returning until 2027, APPEX 2024 will deliver more suppliers, more technology, and more solutions to Australian Manufacturers.
Metrology
MARCH 6, 2024
Flyability has announced a new ultrasonic thickness measurement (UTM) payload for its flagship drone the Elios 3. This payload was developed in partnership with ultrasonic testing company Cygnus Instruments. The post Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement Added To Flyability Confined-Space Drone appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 6, 2024
The investment from Zoetis will double it manufacturing footprint to boost healthy livestock capabilities. The purchase of a 21 acre manufacturing site in Melbourne will significantly expand Zoetis current operations at the Melbourne based site and increase future capabilities to develop and manufacture vaccines for sheep, cattle, dogs, cats and horses.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
MARCH 6, 2024
In the ever-evolving tapestry of technology, three potent forces are coming together: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Confidential Computing, and Blockchain.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 6, 2024
The University of Sydney engineering researches have developed a 2D printing process using liquid metals that could create new ways of creating more advanced and energy efficient computing hardware that is manufactured at the nanoscale. The engineers harvesting alloy crucial to print memory chips. This processes could create new ways of creating more advanced and efficient computing hardware that is manufactured at the nanoscale.
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 6, 2024
In the past year, advances in artificial intelligence dominated the news cycle. OpenAI’s Generate Pre-trained Transformer, or GPT 3.5, gained 100 million users in just two months. And while researchers and developers are already using generative AI to enable robots to learn challenging manipulation tasks more quickly, it’s not yet clear how this technology breakthrough will be applied to robotics at scale.
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 6, 2024
Featured by Interworld Electronics, the BOXER-6711-ADN is a compact (48mm x 190mm x 124mm), yet powerful fanless Embedded Box PC. When it comes to automation, solutions don’t get more versatile than the new BOXER-6711-ADN. This compact Embedded Box PC can be flexibly deployed via DIN rail, and contains a wealth of high-speed interfaces strategically placed for optimum efficiency and longevity.
CMTC Manufacturing Tech
MARCH 6, 2024
Global supply chains have faced significant disruptions in recent years. In fact, over 30% of global retailers experienced pandemic-related challenges, resulting in financial loss and customer dissatisfaction. While pandemics, natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, and other disruptive events are inevitable, manufacturing managers can insulate their supply chains from their worst effects with proper preparation.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 6, 2024
Trina Solar is well-positioned to support the evolving renewable landscape as the only total solutions provider in the industry that offers modules, trackers and energy storage solutions. Trina Solar exemplifies its commitment to being a total solutions provider through two groundbreaking projects. Edison Zhou, Trina Solar head of Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands said, “Australia is one of the world’s more mature renewable energy markets and Trina Solar is increasingly seeing custo
Plastics Today
MARCH 6, 2024
Seeing no reprieve from the global “economic storm” in 2024, Evonik will reduce its workforce by 2,000 to reduce costs.
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 6, 2024
Capral Limited, with a legacy spanning an impressive 88 years, epitomises endurance and adaptability in the ever-evolving landscape of Australian aluminium manufacturing. Dating back to its establishment in 1936, Capral has been an integral part of the country’s industrial fabric. A recent transformative phase, marked by a strategic investment program, underscores the company’s commitment to fortifying its manufacturing capabilities and aligning with emerging trends in extruded aluminium product
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 6, 2024
The Spartan UltraScale+ FPGA is designed to provide cost and energy-efficient compute. | Source: AMD As robots and sensors proliferate, the need for robust compute has increased. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. yesterday announced its AMD Spartan UltraScale+ FPGA family. The company said the latest addition to its portfolio of field-programmable gate arrays, or FPGAs, and adaptive systems on chips, or SoCs, delivers cost and power-efficient performance for a wide range of I/O-intensive applications
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 6, 2024
Sedgman has acquired Prudentia Engineering, expanding its presence in the growing chemical and energy industries w hich support the energy transition globally. This acquisition enhances Sedgman’s existing critical minerals and mineral processing expertise in copper, high purity alumina, vanadium, lithium, cobalt, rare earths, uranium and nickel. Sedgman is a member of the CIMIC Group, excutive chairman if CIMUC Group Juan Santamaria said, Paired with Sedgman’s engineering, project delivery, cons
Canadian Manufacturing
MARCH 6, 2024
Stellantis says its electric Dodge Charger will be built at the Windsor, Ont. assembly plant. The automaker says the EV version marks the arrival of the next generation of Dodge muscle cars. Stellantis said in November the plant would install new electric battery capability as part of a three-year collective agreement with Unifor. The union wanted commitments on electric vehicle manufacturing before agreeing to the deal, which is expected to restore a three-shift operation at the Windsor plant.
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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.
Industry Week
MARCH 6, 2024
Tapping into workforce resources at the national level can advance the skills of the labor force locally.
Mold Making Technology
MARCH 6, 2024
A lot has changed at the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) since Matt Seaholm took over as present and CEO of the trade association about two years ago. Internally, under his leadership PLASTICS has brought in new, high-level talent. Externally, plastics is relentlessly attack by those who’d rather see the material banned. As he heads into his first NPE in his current leadership role, Seaholm reflects on these changes, challenges and the solutions attendees should expect to see at t
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
MARCH 6, 2024
By Michael Brandenburg, Senior Industry Analyst, Connected Work at Frost & Sullivan In the decades that the telcos have been offering voice services, be it analog lines, digital circuits or more recently voice over IP (VoIP), words like speed, innovation, and flexibility were rarely if ever used to describe voice calling services. It was often the case that a provider’s responsibility ended when dial tone was delivered, leaving the customer to figure out how to make it work with their phone
Plastics Today
MARCH 6, 2024
As this YouTube video hack of flexible packaging demonstrates, you may want to consider an option other than trashing those unrecyclable metallized snack bags.
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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.
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