Gary Mintchell
OCTOBER 18, 2023
After attending several technology supplier user conferences this summer and fall, a colleague asked why suppliers are emphasizing software. I ponder this question in this podcast essay. And ask what the new breed of engineers will bring with new ideas. Maybe Arduino control platforms? Worth asking. A link to the audio podcast. A link to a video on my YouTube channel.
E&T
OCTOBER 18, 2023
In wide-ranging review of the UK’s infrastructure, the body asserted that electrification was the only viable option for decarbonising buildings at scale and reducing the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. Gas boilers currently heat around 88 per cent of English buildings, but need to be phased out rapidly for the country to meet its climate commitments.
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Gary Mintchell
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Sustainability is one of the bigger topics in my professional life these days. There are industries that generate more carbon than others. This project will target improvements in energy efficiency, decarbonization and circularity in plants and production facilities. Tata Steel Ltd and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and will work together to co-create innovative models and technologies to help reduce the carbon footprint of steel production.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Amazon has revealed that it now has over 750,000 robots working collaboratively with employees, taking on highly repetitive tasks and freeing employees up to “better deliver for our customers”.
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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?
Plastics Today
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Protein Evolution, US DOE Labs target artificial intelligence-based development of enzymes for recycling as well as enzyme production scale-up.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
iFarm, a vertical farming technologies provider, announced the launch of the first vertical farm in the UAE to use iFarm technologies. Located in Dubai, the farm will produce “ultra-fresh” produce such as leafy greens, microgreens, herbs and edible flowers. Its initial target markets are premium retail and hotel, restaurant, catering sectors.
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Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
By Robert Bush, CEO, Rivelin Robotics Across the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, Hardware as a Service (HaaS) is proving to be a transformative concept. The world at large has become familiar and comfortable with software delivered as a service commodity via subscription model both for professional organisations and individuals.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The iconic Gold Coast soft serve and beverage manufacturer won the main honour at the Premier of Queensland ’s Export Awards 2023 Gala Dinner, after the company doubled its yearly sales to Indonesia. The win for Frosty Boy comes after its revenue in India also grew by 200 per cent and 95 per cent in the Middle East over the past two years. Exporting since 2001, Frosty Boy manufactures up to two million soft serves per day at its Yatala factory and exports to more than 65 countries.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Industrial automation and motion control are the backbone of modern manufacturing and production processes, orchestrating precision, efficiency, and innovation. One of the forerunners in this dynamic landscape is Bosch Rexroth’s Indramat range, a comprehensive platform encompassing servo drives, motors, and control systems.
Control.com
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Current flow in wires is often modeled with a perfectly circular cross-section, with the size of the wire being responsible for the maximum current. This is true, but there’s more to the story.
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.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Few weapons can claim the iconic status of the Japanese katana. Its reputation goes beyond its utilitarian function as a tool of war, transcending into the realms of art, spirituality, and symbolism.
Plastics Today
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Yes, plastics have a sustainability story to tell. From lightweighting to reduced lubricants to recyclability, plastics can contribute to environmental health.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Deep Robotics, a developer of quadrupedal robots, has launched its X30 quadruped robot, a “flagship product” designed to meet core industry needs in multiple fields, including inspection of power stations, factories, pipeline corridors, emergency rescue, fire detection, scientific research and more.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Manufacturers’ Monthly caught up with BOC’s Peter Kuebler to explore the intersection of robots, cobots, welding technologies, and providing the gases essential to their proper functioning. A t BOC – a company renowned for its expertise in gas and welding equipment – the focus is always on innovation and technological advancement. Peter Kuebler, Manufacturing Gases Applications Manager at BOC, has had a journey with the company spanning two decades, and today he works at the intersection of ga
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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.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Automaker Renault’s Cléon factory, which specialises in manufacturing engines and components for both electric and internal combustion vehicles, could never be mistaken for a mere production plant. It is first and foremost a “symbol of human ingenuity and technological innovation”, says the company.
Seeburger
OCTOBER 18, 2023
UPDATE: Revised Timetable for Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing and B2C E-Reporting in France – Delay Until March 2026 expected France’s direction générale des Finances publiques (DGFiP) recently announced a significant update to its timetable for implementing mandatory B2B e-invoicing and B2C e-reporting.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Gerber files are the standard format for PCB manufacturing. They contain all of the information needed to create a PCB, including the layout of the traces, vias, and pads. Online Gerber file editors allow you to view and edit Gerber files without having to install any software on your computer.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 18, 2023
To address growing supply chain pressures, manufacturers are turning to Additive Manufacturing (AM) to create quality, cost-efficient products faster. Plastic thermoforming companies like Duo Form have discovered how to leverage large-format extrusion 3D printing using low-cost plastic pellets to gain a competitive edge. They are producing medium-to-large-sized thermoforming moulds in less than half the time, and at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional mould-making methods.
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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.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Greenspace Industrial, a leading innovator in warehouse automation and industrial solutions, is proud to unveil its latest advancement in automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) with the introduction of the Mini Load ASRS.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Robotic Automation has a long history of supporting clients with their robotics and automation needs with manufacturers continuing to turn to the company to improve logistics and product storage. R ecently RA supported a prominent distributor in the logistics industry, which faced significant operational challenges in their existing warehouse facility.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Saildrone says it has reached “another major milestone”. Its fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) has surpassed an incredible cumulative distance of 1,000,000 nautical miles during more than 32,000 days at sea, deployed on missions around the globe.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 18, 2023
ELGi Equipments , one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, announced today the introduction of Air~Alert, an IoT-based Air Compressor Monitoring System, for the Australian market. After a successful launch at Hannover Fair in Germany earlier this year, the ELGi Air~Alert smart 24/7 remote monitoring and alert system is now available to ELGi’s customers in Australia for new and existing installations.
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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.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Qualcomm Technologies says it is building on its long-standing collaboration with Google by bringing a RISC-V based wearables solution for use with Wear OS by Google. This expanded framework will help reduce time to market for OEMs when launching smartwatches with advanced features like custom cores, low power, and higher performance.
Canadian Manufacturing
OCTOBER 18, 2023
CALGARY —The Fall 2023 Energy Sector Survey conducted by ATB Capital Markets Inc., reveals renewed optimism within the Canadian energy industry since earlier this year. 60 per cent of energy services executives polled are anticipating an upswing in activity levels over the next six months, while a 88 per cent of Exploration and Production (E&P) executives are reporting an increasingly positive outlook for the sector over the same period. “Given our extensive coverage of the energy spac
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
In the dynamic world of software development, choosing the right methodology can significantly impact the success of your project. With an array of options available, it’s crucial to make an informed decision that aligns with your project’s goals, team dynamics, and organizational culture.
NIST
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Workforce challenges these days are never-ending, not just for manufacturers but across the business spectrum. You have to be on top of your game to be successful building a talent pipeline, recruiting and hiring, onboarding and training, creating an engaging workplace culture, and promoting career development. Leadership skills in manufacturing are paramount, as is the ever-present need for standardized training.
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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.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
In the immersive world of video gaming, every leap in technology brings us closer to environments that are strikingly realistic and fluidly interactive. One aspect propelling this continuous transformation is video game automation.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Supply chains have become intricate webs of interconnected suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and consumers who benefit from these associations.
Plastics Today
OCTOBER 18, 2023
High-volume deals pick up, with Middle East conflict potentially contributing to heightened resin demand.
E&T
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Stricter limits on the amount of ‘forever chemicals’ permitted in drinking water in the UK should be significantly changed to mirror those of other countries, the institution has said. ‘Forever chemicals’ or PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of around 12,000 different chemicals commonly found in non-stick cookware, waterproof cosmetics, firefighting foams and products that resist grease and oil.
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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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