Tue.Aug 06, 2024

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Amy’s Kitchen Boosts Yields and Production with Chef Robotics

Automation World

Since implementing the Chef system, Amy’s Kitchen has improved product consistency of runs by 12%, reduced food giveaway by 4% and increased labor productivity by 17%.

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Advanced Product Configurator Launched

Gary Mintchell

This product is not in my sweet spot, but it’s one of those applications I’d have loved in a previous stop in my career. Compatio AI has unveiled Compatio Configure. The tool is aimed at the electrical and industrial automation industries, providing insights into product compatibility and application relevance. It enables staff, regardless of experience level, to configure solutions adhering to technical specifications, intricate inter-product compatibility and sales history.

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ABB Drives Helps MPS Make Egg Farming More Sustainable

Automation World

By adopting the Kipster concept and specifying ABB drives as a requirement for their operations, MPS Egg Farms moves a big step closer to achieving its goal of full circularity in egg farming.

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Wide choice of battery options for OKW’s handheld DATEC-POCKET-BOX

Design World

OKW’s robust DATEC-POCKET-BOX can now accommodate N, AA, AAA, and 9 V cells for a wide range of handheld electronics. These pocket-sized plastic enclosures are ideal for measurement and control, remote controls, pulse generation for ultrasound and infrared, sensors, optoelectronics, mobile data recording, and wireless communications. Ergonomic DATEC-POCKET-BOX’s thin profile makes it comfortable to… The post Wide choice of battery options for OKW’s handheld DATEC-POCKET-BOX appeared first

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Reducing Quality Defects with AI

Automation World

A marine diesel engine manufacturer integrates artificial intelligence into its operations and, within 90 days, the application detected 20 real-time events, prevented more than $4.5 million in engine damage and delivered a 10x project ROI.

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The Potential of Microcontroller-Based Systems in Industrial Automation

Automation World

While traditional PLC suppliers offer established software and support, the low-cost, highly customizable nature of Arduino and Pi systems is driving their adoption in industrial settings.

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Figure 02 humanoid robot is ready to get to work

Robotics Business Review

Figure AI Inc. today unveiled its second-generation humanoid robot. Figure 02 refines every element of the original Figure 01 design, and the company said it is one step closer to its goal of selling production humanoids to industrial users. Figure AI received a 2024 RBR50 Innovation Award for the accelerated pace of development that it demonstrated last year.

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Protocol Conversion: Industrial Automation’s Universal Translator

Automation World

Enable old and new systems to speak to each other, unlock critical data and optimize performance.

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Transforming business communication with generative AI

The Fabricator

Although Kapco Metal Stamping has just begun using generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, the potential use cases could change how business leaders communicate.

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Guide to Agile Manufacturing and Its Advantages

Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.

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Soft Robotics exits gripper business, launches AI-focused company

Robotics Business Review

Soft Robotics spinoff Oxiptal AI’s vision tech can detect bruises on produce, excess fat on proteins, burn marks on snacks, and more. | Credit: Oxipital AI After two straight record years during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial robot sales have crashed back to reality, especially in North America. According to industry association A3, sales of industrial robots in North America declined 30% in 2023.

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Modern carbon-efficient planes worse for climate change than older models, study finds

E&T

A study has found that even though modern commercial aircraft emit less carbon than their predecessors, they could be contributing more to climate change due to their longer-lived planet-warming contrails.

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Building the Quantum Technology Supply Chain With MATTR

NIST

How do you build the supply chain for the emerging field of quantum technology? Look to NIST’s MATTR service, which can determine the capabilities needed.

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Bosch Rexroth and HMS Networks Enhance Connectivity with Anybus Communicator

Control.com

In order to connect automation devices using diverse protocols, Bosch Rexroth adopts HMS Networks’s Anybus Communicator facilitating intelligent monitoring and operation.

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A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing

Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Challenges in Robotics

Robotics Automation News

Robotics technology has been integrated into business productivity, transforming industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and home assistance. With this growth comes a new set of cybersecurity issues to address in keeping robotics safe. As robots become an integral part of everyday life, protection from cyber threats becomes paramount.

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MSPs: Capitalize on the Expanding Opportunities in the Booming MDU Market

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The growing demand for advanced networking solutions in Multiple Dwelling Units MDUs presents significant business opportunities for MSPs to offer a range of cross-sale and up-sale of managed and professional IT services.

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ECI Machine Monitoring System Analyzes ERP Data in Real Time

Modern Machine Shop

Source: ECI Software Solutions Inc. (all) ECI Software Solutions is showcasing Alora, a machine monitoring system designed to connect and analyze shop floor and ERP data in real time. By triggering actions that reduce downtime, scrap and equipment failure, Alora can increase utilization of existing machinery and staff, enabling machine operators and managers to maximize their impact on production performance.

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Government urged to protect local steel manufacturers

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: moodboard/stock.adobe.com Australia’s peak steel body, the Australian Steel Institute (ASI), is asking for government support for local steel fabricators and manufacturers, after research revealed the local industry is being seriously undercut by imports. An ASI survey of steel fabricators and manufacturers in July 2024 revealed 86 per cent had reduced profit margins because of cheap imported fabricated steel, which is being priced between 15 and 50 per cent lower than the local offer.

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Advanced Traceability: Implementing Reliable, Compliant Tracking in Manufacturing

The rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. In the event of a defect, recall, or customer complaint, manufacturers must quickly identify and trace the affected parts and components, including their maintenance, installation, and purchase history – back to the purchase order.

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My Journey of Conservation and Fulfillment: Time2Give with Sea Turtles

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Discover how Business Development Manager Shawn C.'s volunteering through the Time2Give program made a difference for sea turtles and her wellbeing, too.

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Worker shortage barrier to nuclear ambitions

Manufacturer's Monthly

Dutton’s plan to repurpose coal plant sites for nuclear reactors needs skilled workforce despite some of the infrastructure already being in place. Image: annavaczistock.adobe.com Opposition leader Peter Dutton recently announced seven sites for reactors, unveiling his long-awaited policy for nuclear power with the claim that operations could start in the 2030s.

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Precision Engineering Company Cuts Administrative Load by 70% with MRP Software

MRPEasy

Allied Global Engineering is a multinational engineering group with ambitious plans to unify long-standing engineering businesses in the UK. The recent implementation of MRPeasy in one of their recently acquired subsidiaries is setting the stage for sustainable growth and increased efficiency. Celebrating the legacy of the UK’s precision engineering EGL Vaughan is a CNC milling […] The post Precision Engineering Company Cuts Administrative Load by 70% with MRP Software appeared first on Bl

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Supercharged silk could help regenerate heart tissue

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Jelena Rnjak-Kovacina/UNSW Engineers at UNSW have weaved their magic to create a new material made of silk that could ultimately help regenerate heart tissue. UNSW researchers, led by Associate Professor Jelena Rnjak-Kovacina, have created a biocompatible material that supports tissue regeneration and offers a more accurate representation of human biology.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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World’s First Tethered PET Cap Already in Production

Plastics Today

California-based Origin Materials calls the patent-pending tethered cap design “simple, clever, and user-friendly.

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Boeing Defence Australia welcomes trainee aerospace workers

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Boeing Defence Australia Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has welcomed 16 trainee Aerospace Workers to its P-8A Poseidon Through Life Support program in the first stage of a two-year recruitment drive. The trainees have commenced their six-month Certificate II in Aeroskills with South Australian Registered Training Organisation, Flight One School of Engineering.

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£168m fine levied on three water companies for sewage treatment failures

E&T

Ofwat has proposed a £168m of fines for three water companies for failings in managing their wastewater.

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New WA medical manufacturing facility targets antibiotic-resistant superbugs

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adoe.com The Western Australian Government has committed $645,000 to open the State’s first medical manufacturing facility to help patients fight antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Medical Research minister Stephen Dawson said the new phage manufacturing unit uses groundbreaking technology that could transform the lives of those battling infections that no longer respond to antibiotic treatment. “This is a lifesaving new treatment that brings new hope to those W

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The Project Clinic: Assessing Project Health, Planning, and Execution

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar

Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.

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Rockwell Automation’s smart manufacturing report focussing on life sciences highlights key trends in the sector

Automation Mag

Rockwell Automation shared the results of its 9th annual “ State of Smart Manufacturing Report: Life Sciences Edition.” The global study reportedly encompasses the responses of 111 leaders from life sciences manufacturers across 15 of the leading manufacturing countries. This year’s report highlights the evolution of the life sciences industry, with an emphasis on leveraging emerging technologies to minimize risks, manage supply chains, and enhance workforce potential.

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UOW researchers secure funding for next-gen sodium-ion battery research

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Bruce/stock.adobe.com A University of Wollongong’s researcher has been awarded grants to spearhead innovative projects in energy solutions. The university has announced that Dr Nana Wang, a researcher in the Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, has been awarded the prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships.

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Achieving Peak Racing Performance With CT Scanning

Metrology

Lumafield recently announced that it has joined forces with RFK Racing, becoming an official partner within the RFK TeK Alliance. With its industrial X-Ray CT inspection platform, engineers at RFK Racing are now well-equipped to achieve unparalleled precision and quality control in the fast-paced world of NASCAR. The post Achieving Peak Racing Performance With CT Scanning appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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