Design World

MARCH 7, 2024

Siemens is extending its drive portfolio in the extra-low-voltage range for 24–48 V EC motors with its new SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE. The new product line with UL and CE-marked components consists of the PDC (Profidrive Control) servo drive in conjunction with a flexible range of motors and connecting cables from product partners, along with the TM… The post Siemens expands its SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE for extra-low-voltage applications appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 7, 2024

The first trip I made as a new editor many years ago was to Microsoft to talk with a manufacturing software/PLM developer. PLM being Product Lifecycle Management—that layer of software used to translate CAD into manufacturing. When I covered automation, we didn’t cover this area often. These software companies seldom advertise, so the pressure from sales to cover them was, shall we say, less intense.

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Design World

MARCH 7, 2024

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), more than 72,130 wind turbines and 210,000 blades were deployed as of July 2022. The DOE expects up to 9,000 blades to be retired annually through 2026, and up to 20,000 will be retired annually by 2040. Blade waste could reach up to 370,000 tons per year… The post Recycled wind turbine blades make artful furniture for public spaces appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 7, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · Cutting Edge: AI-Powered Landscaping with Electric Sheep Nag Murty, CEO and cofounder of Electric Sheep , and Michael Laskey, CTO of Electric Sheep join the show this week to discuss how Electric Sheep is disrupting the commercial landscaping industry with autonomous mobile robots and a unique business model. The company is leveraging AI to enable autonomous mowers to cut the grass while simplifying the deployment process in the field.

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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 7, 2024

AutomationDirect has added even more network cabling options to its lineup of Communication products. The new AchieVe brand fiber optic Ethernet patch cables provide reliable low-cost multi-mode fiber connections. These cables contain optical fibers that transmit data signals as light, offering much higher transmission speeds than copper cables, and are naturally immune to electromagnetic interference.… The post AchieVe fiber optic ethernet patch cables from AutomationDirect appeared first

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The Fabricator

MARCH 7, 2024

Those in the metals industry can attest that this important economic segment offers several possible career paths. Geoff Gilmore, Worthington Steel’s president and CEO, is a living example and winner of the 2024 Association of Metals Processors and Distributors Steel Executive of the Year award.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 7, 2024

Those in the metals industry can attest that this important economic segment offers several possible career paths. Geoff Gilmore, Worthington Steel’s president and CEO, is a living example and winner of the 2024 Association of Metals Processors and Distributors Steel Executive of the Year award.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 7, 2024

Fiji has taken delivery of its second Guardian-class Patrol Boat , the RFNS Puamau, at a handover ceremony at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Minister for defence industry and minister for international development and the pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP said, “Australia is proud to be Fiji’s security partner of choice. The delivery of the second Guardian-class Patrol Boat today is a tangible demonstration of our Vuvale Partnership” The Prime Minister of Fiji, the Hon Sitiveni Rabuka received t

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The Fabricator

MARCH 7, 2024

Lincoln Electric has introduced the Sprinter 180Si portable, lightweight welding machine with a maximum output of 180 amps for SMAW and 200 amps for TIG welding.

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Seeburger

MARCH 7, 2024

Optimizing your processes gives you competitive advantages. One of the key ways to optimize your processes is to adopt e-invoicing, and electronically exchange invoices with your business partners. In recent years, numerous standards have been developed to increase the interoperability and efficiency of this exchange process. These include ZUGFeRD, XRechnung and Peppol.

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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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Metrology

MARCH 7, 2024

The introduction of the EASY Line iPad application from Stiefelmayer has effectively addressed the traditional drawbacks of manual measurement using innovative digital capabilities. The post EASY Line iPad Display Aids Manual CMM Measurement Tasks appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 7, 2024

If the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), the increasing need for state-of-the-art student, faculty and staff experiences, security, and the pending enrollment cliff in the US have you… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Metrology

MARCH 7, 2024

The new detector was built on sensor assembly machines custom-made by IBS. Designed specifically for the ALICE upgrade, IBS’s ALICIA machines were developed to measure and assemble the 15,000 sensor chips which make up the new detector. The post New Cern Subdetectors Built On IBS Nanoscale Optical Machines Show Outstanding Results appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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E&T

MARCH 7, 2024

NatPower has announced plans to build over £10bn worth of battery storage amounting to around 15-20% of the UK’s needs by 2040.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 7, 2024

A realistic guide to empowering application developers In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, application developers are the unsung heroes who craft the software that powers our modern world.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Glacier’s recycling sorting robot is able to sort up 45 items a minute. | Source: Glacier Amazon.com Inc.’s Climate Pledge Fund recently invested in Glacier, an artificial intelligence and robotics company that aims to help the recycling industry work toward a world without waste. The investment firm said the funding is part of its ongoing commitment to support entrepreneurs and female-led companies in climate tech.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 7, 2024

It’s been a year since the Cisco Enterprise Agreement 3.0 became generally available, and we’ve seen incredible results for customers and partners.

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Control.com

MARCH 7, 2024

In collaboration with Intel and Red Hat, Schneider Electric has created a next-generation, open automation infrastructure to help replace vendor-specific infrastructure with software-based control systems.

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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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Industry Week

MARCH 7, 2024

Originating in China, Russia and Iran, these new threats are stealthier and more sophisticated.

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E&T

MARCH 7, 2024

In his Spring Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out a plan to deliver long-term growth for the UK with a number of key investments. However, some spokespeople in the engineering and tech industries think more could have been done.

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SMMT

MARCH 7, 2024

Dumfries transport and logistics firm Currie Solutions has strengthened its long relationship with Asset Alliance Group after taking delivery of 13 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks. Supplied on three-year contract hire agreements, the new arrivals join a fleet of 130 vehicles and 450 trailers at the company, whose depots are strategically located in the UK, France, The Netherlands and through its partners in Germany and Italy.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 7, 2024

Wapakoneta, Ohio-based Flex Machine Tools is collaborating with IGEMS of Sweden to offer the FlexJet waterjet cutting system with the IGEMS CNC; the Tilter 5-axis waterjet cutting head; and Snapper (camera for positioning), Rounder (kinematic compensation tool), and Straighter (perpendicular angle.

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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.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 7, 2024

Bernard Drouin, General Manager and Owner of Pultrall (CNW Group/Fonds de solidarité FTQ) THETFORD MINES — The Fonds de solidarité FTQ announces a significant investment in the sustainable construction sector, with the participation of Export Development Canada (EDC), in Pultrall Inc. Specializing in the manufacture of composite material parts, the Thetford Mines-based company welcomes the Fonds as a minority shareholder, the first external investor to join the shareholder base.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 7, 2024

Modine will invest $18.1 million to expand its Rockbridge County, Va., operation to increase capacity for the production of data center cooling equipment. The project will create 211 new jobs.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 7, 2024

Top five most common fraud schemes (CNW Group/KPMG LLP) TORONTO — The rising popularity and frequency of AI-generated deepfake scams is keeping Canadian business leaders up at night, with new KPMG in Canada research showing that nearly all organizations that have been defrauded are concerned it could further increase the risk of fraud. In a survey of 300 Canadian organizations victimized by fraud, leaders said they are very concerned (95 per cent) that the threat of deepfakes has increased the r

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SMMT

MARCH 7, 2024

National Express has will be the UK’s first scheduled coach operator to trial Yutong’s new GTe14 tri-axle battery electric coach. Working in partnership with Pelican and Yutong, the country’s largest coach operator will launch the electric coach into service this month following a period of driver training and familiarisation. During the four-week trial period, the GTe14 battery-electric coach will operate on National Express’s high-frequency airport routes between Stansted Airport and London, p

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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

MARCH 7, 2024

EnerSys®, the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, announces an advancement in thin p late pure lead (TPPL) battery technology with the introduction of an optional Accelerated Throughput Package (ATP) for select NexSys® TPPL batteries.

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SMMT

MARCH 7, 2024

Conclusive debates surrounding connected and automated mobility (CAM) are becoming ever more pressing as such advanced technology reach Britain’s roads in growing numbers, and the commercial vehicle sector is helping to lead the way. It’s no surprise therefore that the sector is taking centre stage at SMMT Connected in London next week – providing an unparalleled opportunity to explore the latest developments.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 7, 2024

To cater to the escalating demand for electric vehicles, Korea-based LT Precision is extending its manufacturing and sales operations into the U.S.

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SMMT

MARCH 7, 2024

Tell us a bit about the history of System Edström? System Edström was established in Sweden in 1958. The company provides versatile van racking solutions for a range of businesses. Our unique modular designs mean we can meet the internal shelving and storage requirements for van fleets in any industry. What new products will you be displaying on your stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show this year?

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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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