Design World
APRIL 16, 2024
NFI Industries, founded in 1932, is one of the oldest and largest privately held and family-owned 3PLs in North America. The company serves a variety of segments, including food and beverage, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods, offering everything from transportation, distribution, brokerage, port drayage, intermodal, global logistics, and real estate.
Gary Mintchell
APRIL 16, 2024
Develop a new product category, hire an analyst firm to conduct some market research, and show how your new product provides benefits to customers. We see it in some “scientific” studies and also studies broadcast on TV advertisements. Here is one by a company called Makersite who touts their new approach called product lifecycle intelligence (PLI).
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Design World
APRIL 16, 2024
Teledyne FLIR IIS announced the Bumblebee X series – an advanced stereo vision solution built on our best-in-class stereo vision portfolio. Their legacy of stereo vision solutions started over 25 years ago with Point Grey Research’s Triclops and Digiclops. Now, they have actualized a new industrial stereo camera Bumblebee X, and a software Spinnaker 3D […] The post New stereo vision product for high-accuracy robotics appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
APRIL 16, 2024
Emergency stops are of great importance to robust safety systems in industrial settings.
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.
Design World
APRIL 16, 2024
Digi International introduced Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M, the latest addition to its remote monitoring and control portfolio. Powered by Digi Axess, Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M is designed to deliver reliable and seamless remote monitoring and management. It offers customers both edge and cloud-based control options, with a management platform equipped with an intuitive interface for streamlining data management […] The post Remote monitoring device tailored for infrastructure, utilities, and
E&T
APRIL 16, 2024
The north England site that was going to house a gigafactory from start-up Britishvolt has been purchased by a US private equity firm, which plans to build one of the largest data centres in Europe.
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Robotics Business Review
APRIL 16, 2024
Locus says its systems are now involved in picking 6 million to 7 million units per day. | Source: Locus Robotics Locus Robotics Corp. today announced that it has surpassed 3 billion total picks across its global customer deployments. The company reached this milestone just 33 weeks after it recorded its 2 billionth pick. It claimed that the achievement underscores its continued rapid growth and solidifies its position as a leader in autonomous robotics automation for the warehouse.
Design World
APRIL 16, 2024
Softing Inc., a global provider of products for industrial automation, IT networks, and automotive electronics, announces the release of dataFEED OPC UA Tunnel, a new method to help customers secure communications between PLCs and business applications. Additionally, dataFEED OPC Suite version 5.30 can now move process data from PLCs to an InfluxDB database for storage.… The post dataFEED OPC Suite increases application security between appeared first on Design World.
Control.com
APRIL 16, 2024
The S7-1200 is Siemens’ flagship small form factor PLC, upgradable with signal boards and modules. The new update, the S7-1200 G2, demonstrated at Hannover Messe, contains an array of new features.
E&T
APRIL 16, 2024
Four Japanese tech giants, including NTT DOCOMO, NTT, NEC and Fujitsu, have revealed the development of a 6G wireless device capable of ultra-high-speed 100 Gbps transmissions in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz sub-terahertz bands over distances of up to 100 metres.
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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.
Control.com
APRIL 16, 2024
Controlling an industrial robot can be done through the use of well-crafted signal handshakes. Follow along as we dive into several robot-to-PLC communication strategies.
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 16, 2024
Bumblebee X is a new GigE-powered stereo imaging solution that delivers high-accuracy and low-latency for robotic guidance and pick-and-place applications. | Credit: Teledyne FLIR Teledyne FLIR IIS (Integrated Imaging Solutions) today announced the new Bumblebee X series – an advanced stereo-depth vision solution optimized for multiple applications.
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 16, 2024
Image: Prime Creative Media/Georgia Willey Doors have opened today for Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), one of Australia’s premier manufacturing industry events. The executive director for Investment NSW, Maroun El Khoury officially opened Australian Manufacturing Week today at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on behalf of the Hon.
The Fabricator
APRIL 16, 2024
BLM GROUP USA has introduced the LT12 lasertube system for cutting light and heavy tubes and profiles up to 305 mm dia.
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
APRIL 16, 2024
World Creativity & Innovation Week annually celebrates problem-solving within the realms of economic, social, and sustainable development.
E&T
APRIL 16, 2024
Nissan has revealed its battery pilot line at its Yokohama Plant in Japan is on track to produce all-solid-state batteries that will be a “game-changer” for the electric vehicle (EV) market.
Motion Control Tips
APRIL 16, 2024
Nanotec has expanded its product portfolio with the ASA5618 high-torque stepper motor. It meets the highest safety standards, as evidenced by its UL/CSA certification, but also supports even the most demanding applications with particularly precise and reliable performance. With a flange size of 56 mm (NEMA23), the ASA56 features a holding torque ranging from 140 […] The post New stepper motor with UL/CSA certification appeared first on Motion Control Tips.
Automation Mag
APRIL 16, 2024
Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division is strategically partnering with Dragos, a company specializing in cybersecurity for operational technology (OT). The companies have joined forces to effectively address the need for cybersecurity measures in industrial settings spurred by the rapid evolution of technology. The technical partnership focuses on integrating the complementary OT cybersecurity capabilities of the Dragos Platform and Hexagon’s PAS Cyber Integrity to provide customers wi
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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.
The Guardian Manufacturing
APRIL 16, 2024
International Paper settles all-share deal after tussle with British rival Mondi Business live – latest updates The FTSE 100 UK packaging firm DS Smith is to be taken over by a bigger US rival, International Paper, after the companies agreed a £5.8bn all-share deal. Tennessee-based International Paper, one of the largest paper and pulp companies in the world, moved in late March to gatecrash a £5.14bn all-share deal put forward by its British rival Mondi, based in Weybridge, that month.
Automation Mag
APRIL 16, 2024
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) shared in a statement that it was encouraged by new measures in Budget 2024, including those aimed at supporting the manufacturing sector through the transition to a clean economy. However, the association is deeply concerned about the pace of implementation of previously announced measures, compounded by the chilling impact on manufacturing investment through increased capital tax gains.
Industry Week
APRIL 16, 2024
A smarter sustainability policy would emphasize resilient supply chains, modular architecture and limiting dependence on foreign adversaries.
NIST Manufacturing
APRIL 16, 2024
The MBE Summit has brought academia, government, and industry experts together for over 10 years to share the challenges, implementation issues, and lessons learned in design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and sustainment of products and
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Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.
Metrology
APRIL 16, 2024
Are you struggling to navigate the ever-evolving world of measurement technology? Tired of theoretical discussions without concrete answers? The UK's Midlands Centre for Data-Driven Metrology (MCDDM) are holding a series of Open Day Measurement Events to go beyond talking, to taking action. The post Unleash the Power of Data-Driven Metrology: Metrology Measurement Open Day Series appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Mold Making Technology
APRIL 16, 2024
4 Ways Moldmakers Benefit from 3D Printing Speed. Shorten the product development timeframe by making prototype parts before cutting the mold. Automation. Automating the moldmaking process enables moldmakers to do more. Bridge production. Deliver parts while a mold is in work or being repaired. Customer service. Moldmakers can support smaller clients they might not be able to serve with conventional moldmaking/molding services.
Metrology
APRIL 16, 2024
Metrology emerges as a pivotal solution in this conundrum. By harnessing advanced metrology techniques, manufacturers can elevate their quality standards without compromising financial feasibility. We explore how leveraging metrology not only enhances manufacturing quality but also drives efficiency and competitiveness, all while containing costs. The post The Role of Metrology In Enhancing Manufacturing Quality Without Increasing Costs appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magaz
Modern Machine Shop
APRIL 16, 2024
Source: Lyndex-Nikken Inc. Lyndex-Nikken has announced a number of new appointments, including Russ Reinhart as the company’s new U.S. national sales manager; John Kusinko as the new regional sales representative in New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania; and Luis Mejia as the new regional sales representative in Mexico. Reinhart is said to have over three decades of experience in the metalworking industry and brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his new role of
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Bringing new and improved products to market takes more than just good ideas. It requires agile, iterative production, and real-time collaboration. Most manufacturers recognize the risk of not adapting, but they’re hampered by technologies like MES that haven’t kept up with the pace of hardware innovation. As new manufacturers enter the market with technologically progressive ways of building at scale, existing manufacturers must adapt to stay relevant.
Metrology
APRIL 16, 2024
Automated optical inspection (AOI) of wafer-based solar cells requires a combination of 2D and 3D imaging to detect imperfections in coatings and printings, and for the reliable characterization of small surface defects. AOI guarantees the highest yield for manufacturers by reducing inspection times and boosting throughput, while also ensuring maximum utilization of raw materials and resources.
Modern Machine Shop
APRIL 16, 2024
When 3D printing contract manufacturer Cumberland Additive recently acquired the metal additive manufacturing operations of Stratasys Direct, the move doubled the company’s number of metal additive manufacturing (AM) machines and gave the company an additional production facility in its home region of Austin, Texas. However, this new facility became not the second, but rather the third location for Cumberland.
Metrology
APRIL 16, 2024
Creaform handheld scanners can now easily be used as automated solutions, with this newly developed Hybrid Solution that combines cobot, digital twin software and workstation, for a flexible and affordable self-operating quality control experience. The post Automated Quality Control Made Accessible With Intuitive Hybrid Solution appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
APRIL 16, 2024
LeanDNA, a leading intelligent supply chain execution platform, has been named "Data Solution of the Year - Industrial" in the 2024 Data Breakthrough Awards after winning the award for the first time in 2023. These awards highlight the breakthrough products, solutions, and companies within the crowded data technology market. All entries are judged on innovation, performance, ease of use, functionality, value, and impact.
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