Automation World
JULY 1, 2024
Manufacturing executives note difficulties measuring digital transformation ROI, along with a lack of alignment and inefficient use of data are the top challenges preventing them from more rapidly progressing.
Gary Mintchell
JULY 1, 2024
Many new notes have come my way touting material innovations developing non-petroleum-based plastics. These biodegradable plastics hold great promise for reducing our waste problems globally. This news comes in the manufacturing component area from Siemens. Siemens circuit breaker is the first electrical safety product to use plastic components where fossil raw materials have been replaced by biomethane derived from recycled biowaste.
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Automation World
JULY 1, 2024
By integrating SugarCRM and Epicor ERP, Moeller Precision Tool gets data-driven sales insights and opportunity alerts based on customer buying behavior.
Robotics Business Review
JULY 1, 2024
The RoboGrocery system combines vision, algorithms, and soft grippers to prioritize items to pack. Source: MIT CSAIL As a child, I often accompanied my mother to the grocery store. As she pulled out her card to pay, I heard the same phrase like clockwork: “Go bag the groceries.” It was not my favorite task. Now imagine a world where robots could delicately pack your groceries, and items like bread and eggs are never crushed beneath heavier items.
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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.
E&T
JULY 1, 2024
China has finally opened the 50km-long Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link to traffic.
Robotics Business Review
JULY 1, 2024
We’re halfway through 2024, and for the past six months, the robotics industry has continued to progress rapidly. From novel deployments and humanoid robotics developments to emerging partnerships, there was no shortage of news to cover in June 2024. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report last month. Subscribe to The Robot Report Newsletter or listen to The Robot Report Podcast to stay updated on the robotics stories you need to know about. 10.
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Robotics Business Review
JULY 1, 2024
ElliQ user Gloria communicates with the robot to avoid loneliness on the CoBot-I-7 scale. Source: Intuition Robotics While social robots have long promised to address conditions such as loneliness in older adults, there has been little formal proof until recently. A research paper introduced the “CoBot-I-7” scale and found that Intuition Robotics Inc.’s ElliQ system can increase user’s sense of social connection and help with their emotional well-being.
E&T
JULY 1, 2024
Pope Francis has unveiled plans for a solar plant that will see the Vatican City generating all its electricity from renewable sources.
Plastics Today
JULY 1, 2024
Researchers make inroads in replacing petroleum-based low-density polyethylene with polylactic acid (PLA) film. Meanwhile, a meta-study claims that, under the right conditions, PLA will fully degrade into biomass, CO2, and water.
Industry Week
JULY 1, 2024
It’s getting easier to drive across the country with electric cars, but it’s not easy or cheap.
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The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr
Robotics Automation News
JULY 1, 2024
Menestios LIMITED developed this article based on company’s extensive expertise. It delves into the significant role of product analytics in steering clear of common pitfalls and preventing errors in platform management. By leveraging strategic analytics, platform managers can gain crucial insights, make well-informed decisions, and enhance the overall performance of their platforms.
Control.com
JULY 1, 2024
An age-old debate in PLC programming: investigating the uses and caveats of latching software commands versus seal-in ladder logic for industrial control applications.
Robotics Automation News
JULY 1, 2024
It is necessary to understand the tasks a.NET developer can handle and what they will contribute to your project. This knowledge will empower you to select a truly qualified specialist. The right choice of a.NET developer to implement business tasks is at the intersection of technological competencies and soft skills.
Control.com
JULY 1, 2024
The new eXT and nXT series of Xpanel HMI displays from CIMON have been given an upgrade with the release of Canvas 4.0, providing access to new features for HMI project development.
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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.
Robotics Automation News
JULY 1, 2024
Businesses worldwide are adopting cloud computing to become more efficient and productive. These and other benefits help them gain advantages over their competitors, but they come with security risks. Despite these risks, companies increasingly migrate their operations to the cloud and devise different measures to cope with the dangers they face.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 1, 2024
Image: vencav/stock.adobe.com Hosted by Weld Australia, the 2024 National Manufacturing Summit will bring together leading industry experts to discuss the practical aspects of manufacturing Australia’s renewable energy revolution. It is set to highlight the essential components needed to drive Australia’s transition to a sustainable future and help overcome the challenges.
Robotics Automation News
JULY 1, 2024
Iris recognition is a biometric identification method that focuses on the unique patterns found in the iris, which is the colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil. This technology is highly accurate and reliable, with meager false match rates. However, specialized equipment is required to capture high-resolution images for precise identification.
The Fabricator
JULY 1, 2024
Imagine you land a job as an entry-level press brake operator or in the shipping department. Now what? Where’s your career headed? Vortex Companies’ Launchpad reveals the possibilities.
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
i4.0 today
JULY 1, 2024
The European autonomous vehicle sector is set to experience a major technology advancement with the introduction of state-of-the-art automotive camera technology from Japan. The automotive-grade camera series from TIER IV, a frontrunner in full-stack autonomous driving solutions, offers impressive levels of reliability, accuracy and range in all operating domains, from urban navigation to complex traffic situations.
Robotics Business Review
JULY 1, 2024
A surgeon speaks with the remote surgical care team 500 miles away through the Sovato Platform. | Source: Sovato Sovato Health Inc. recently announced that it completed a series of remote robotic-assisted surgical procedures using its Sovato remote surgery platform. Seven surgeons across four specialties performed nephrectomy, hysterectomy, colectomy, and cholecystectomy procedures on pigs as part of the preclinical tests, which took place across about 500 miles between Chicago and Lincoln, Neb.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 1, 2024
Image: Karolis Kavolelis/shutterstock.com Background: A leading Australian recycling company found itself grappling with persistent downtime and reliability issues plaguing one of the factory’s pressure screens. With customers Australia-wide relying on it for the delivery of corrugated cardboard boxes and paper products, it was critical to get the factory back up and running.
E&T
JULY 1, 2024
The Arctic Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) ban has now officially come into effect, but campaigners argue that loopholes in the regulation mean this dirty fuel will pollute the environment for many years to come.
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Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 1, 2024
Image: wavebreak3/stock.adobe.com An AI manufacturer was among the winners of the third annual Governor of Victoria Startup Awards, announced on a night that celebrated excellence in the state’s $103 billion startup sector. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas announced the awards alongside the awards’ patron, her excellency professor, the hon Margaret Gardner AC.
The Fabricator
JULY 1, 2024
After a glimmer of hope in March, overall U.S. manufacturing and most tube-intensive sectors remain mired in negative territory.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 1, 2024
Image: G_stockerthailand/stock.adobe.com A Newcastle-based startup developing technology that can turn organic waste into green hydrogen will accelerate its commercialisation plans after receiving funding through the NSW Government’s MVP Ventures Program. EM Energy has developed the Organic Hydrogen Electrolyser Cell (OHEC), which produces green hydrogen from organic materials and eliminates the need for energy and heat in hydrogen generation.
The Fabricator
JULY 1, 2024
Automation isn't just about filling the skilled-labor gap. Fabricators automate to achieve greater throughput and gain the ability to truly scale the enterprise. In short, automation is changing how metal fabricators grow their business. To find out more, check out Automation Talk, a series from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) and presented by Salvagnini America.
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Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 1, 2024
Image: Motion Australia With the sheer volume of products Motion offers – we’re talking hundreds of thousands of SKUs across a wide range of industries – it would be easy for customers to be overwhelmed by choice. Indeed, one of Motion’s strengths is the ever-growing range of alternatives available for any product, in any application.
Plastics Today
JULY 1, 2024
Eliminate single-use plastics or step up recycling efforts — is that the question?
Manufacturing Management
JULY 1, 2024
Marcelina Hrynkiewicz, a Technician at Magna Cosma Casting, wins "Outstanding Apprentice of the Year" at the In-Comm Training awards.
The Fabricator
JULY 1, 2024
Wendt USA LLC, a subsidiary of Dipl.-Ing Günter Wendt GmbH, is moving its operations to a larger, renovated facility in Buffalo, N.Y.
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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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