Automation World

JANUARY 31, 2023

OnRobot’s D:Ploy hardware and software is now available to automate the process of integrating robots into palletizing, CNC machine tending, packaging, and pick-and-place applications.

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Design World

JANUARY 31, 2023

According to research company BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) newly released 2022 Carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) Market Outlook, the global capacity for carbon capture in 2030 is set to increase sixfold from today’s level, to 279 million tons of CO2 captured per year. Drastic growth in the market has led to a 44% increase in expected… The post Global carbon capture capacity to rise sixfold by 2030 appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 31, 2023

Festo must be among the leaders of innovation. They send a continual stream of new product news. It’s also often pretty cool. Today, two new items from January 2023. Festo Introduces an Online 3D CAD Configurator for Actuators and Accessories Festo Introduces a Uniquely Engineered Angle Seat Valve A 3D CAD file of the actuator assembly is ready for download at the end of configurator’s streamlined design process.

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Design World

JANUARY 31, 2023

By Mark Jones “Dumber than a box of rocks” is a colorful idiom. Suppose it is wrong. Suppose a box of rocks is actually smart. I will admit I checked the cover of Power magazine when I first read about thermal energy storage using a box of rocks. I checked to make sure it wasn’t… The post Are smart rocks on the horizon? appeared first on Design World.

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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.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 31, 2023

Two items from Universal Robots recently came my way. One discusses new uses for Cobots, while the other reveals Universal’s growth in 2022. Turnkey robotic solutions, complete with all hardware, software, sensors and interfaces, will be powerful automation drivers in 2023, according to Universal Robots “In 2023, cobot automation will become more sophisticated yet more straightforward to use,” predicts Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications development and strategic marketing at Universal

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 31, 2023

Advancements like virtual reality are making patients receive quality healthcare and experts who can help them use the advanced technology Role of Virtual Reality Applications in the Healthcare Industry The transformations in the field of health care in the last decade are remarkable.

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Design World

JANUARY 31, 2023

Acromag has released two new Ethernet Remote Input/Output (I/O) modules, the NT2510 and NT2530, as part of its Busworks NT Series. These modules are designed to be a cost-effective solution for monitoring and controlling analog and discrete signals in industrial applications. Eight models have bidirectional discrete I/O, voltage or current analog inputs, and optional analog… The post Ethernet Remote I/O Modules can manage a mix of analog and discrete I/O signals appeared first on Design Wo

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 31, 2023

When it comes to business, marketing is the area where many experts widely predict that enormous change will occur due to artificial intelligence. Moreover, beyond sales, studies have found this single function where the technology is likely to have the most impact financially.

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AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 31, 2023

Toyota Australia has revealed its plans to launch at least three EVs in three years, starting with the bZ4X SUV late this year. In a press release on Tuesday, the company said electrified vehicles – including hybrid-electric and other technologies – would account for more than half its sales in 2025. With this announcement, Toyota highlighted its commitment to the product by unveiling a $20 million investment by dealers in charging stations that will assist in the sale and maintenan

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Design World

JANUARY 31, 2023

Southco has introduced two new options to its heavy-duty R4 Rotary Latch line, offering an anti-vibration feature and an integrated cable mounting bracket solution. Southco’s new R4-30 Rotary Latch additions dampen noise from vibration and simplify cable mounting for applications requiring remote latching. Southco’s R4-30 Rotary Latch with Integrated Bumper – available with any of… The post Southco introduces two new options to its R4 Rotary Latch line appeared first on Design World.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 31, 2023

Wisconsin-based Mayville Engineering Company discusses its internal welding boot camp, success stories from its boot camp participants, and the lessons it’s learned along the way.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2023

December 2022's 55 robotics investments totaled US $1.14B, a 7.7% increase over December 2021's funding total. Investment into companies providing robotics solutions for autonomous ground transportation such as sensors, autonomy 'stacks' and 'drivers', and whole cloth systems, was particularly strong. The post What Slowdown? – December 2022 Robotics Investments Reaches $1.14B appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 31, 2023

Datanomix, maker of an automated production intelligence software platform, has agreed a partnership with supply chain specialist Vallen to offer the Datanomix software solution to its wide range of manufacturing customers. Datanomix is well known for its No Operator Input approach to production monitoring.

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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.

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 31, 2023

Novel ways to make plastic bottles more sustainable range from lightweighting, certifying barrier recycling, novel reuse options, and more.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 31, 2023

With tens of thousands of layoffs across the technology sector, there seems to be an abundance of new talent, but this doesn’t mean that tech startups can just snap their fingers and get the perfect employee. Navigating the hiring process can be a challenge, even for experienced entrepreneurs.

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Plastics News

JANUARY 31, 2023

Taking a look at trends in 2022 M&As, nominations open for Rising Stars and the world takes on plastics sustainability issues.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 31, 2023

Construction robotics company Kewazo has raised $10 million in Series A funding. The company’s main product is an automated hoist that fits together with scaffolding to enable large building blocks to be lifted without a crane. Kewazo’s robotic hoist system is also empowered by its data analytics platform.

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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

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E&T

JANUARY 31, 2023

The relationship between UK energy suppliers and consumers must change. As well as migrating towards a smarter and more logical system for distribution and use, we need to become smart customers, using intelligent energy. The UK energy market faces two problems. First, energy is unnecessarily valued at a commodity trading price, even if it has not been purchased and its costs of generation have not increased.

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 31, 2023

New analytical tool from J.D. Power takes a deep monthly dive into the performance of the EV marketplace in relation to gas-powered vehicles.

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E&T

JANUARY 31, 2023

Since we last looked at Hozo Design's impressively fully featured and pocket-friendly (to both your actual pockets and your wallet) multi-function measuring tool, Meazor , the company has now upped the ante with the addition of a new model, bringing with it 3D floorplan scanning functionality, one-upping the original D of its predecessor. Meazor 3D remains physically unchanged from its 2D sibling.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 31, 2023

Hiring the best app developer for iOS and Android is essential for ensuring quality, timely completion and user experience. But here is what more you must know. Why Hiring Android and iOS App Developers is a Must for App Development? The development of mobile apps has become an increasingly important part of any successful business.

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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

Control Engineering

JANUARY 31, 2023

Learning Objectives Learn about the eight most common variable frequency drive (VFD) parameters that are often overlooked. Understand how addressing these parameters can help manufacturers improve operations. Learn about how engineers can improve user experience with graphical displays. Over the last century, electric motors have become ubiquitous for powering a variety of industrial devices, including pumps, fans, and compressors.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 31, 2023

The global Industrial robotic arm market is forecast to be worth $17,925 million by the end of 2023 and expected to grow at an annual growth rate of 12.1 percent during the forecast years of 2023-2033, according to a report by Fact.MR.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 31, 2023

Machine tool monitoring is not really just machine tool monitoring. It is organization monitoring — or should be. When the activity report from a machine tool monitoring system shows a particular machine being out of cycle for an unexpected stretch of time, the cause of that lost productivity typically is not the machine itself. Rather, the cause is found in some failing or shortfall in the organization around that machine: Some needed tool, work instruction, measurement or operator interv

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 31, 2023

Celera Motion, a business unit of Novanta, has launched what it says are “the world’s smallest servo drives”. Named the Denali Series, the new compact, ultra-fast servo drives are perfect for a variety of service robots, surgical robots, industrial grippers and lab automation applications.

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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.

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Seeburger

JANUARY 31, 2023

As digitalization continues to advance, B2B web shops are also picking up speed. After Covid hit in 2020, everyone has realized that an online store is an indispensable sales channel. B2B e-stores offer countless opportunities to increase reach through direct selling.

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Plastics News

JANUARY 31, 2023

In a case of ‘if you can’t beat them, join them - and then beat them’, Coca-Cola is rolling out bottles with tethered caps a year-and-a-half before this becomes mandatory across the EU market.

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MRPEasy

JANUARY 31, 2023

Economic order quantity is a supply chain management technique used to determine the optimal lot size per order. This is done in order to avoid stockouts and overstocking, thereby balancing inventory costs and opportunity costs. What is Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)? Economic order quantity (EOQ, also known as economic buying quantity) is an inventory management […] The post What Is Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) and the EOQ Formula?

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