Cisco Industrial Automation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

I am consistently asked by our customers: How can manufacturers contain customer satisfaction without excessive overstock? How can manufacturers better predict the output of manufacturing? What is the impact of manpower, materials, and methods on OEE? Could there be a link between IT-OT infrastructure and manufacturing visibility and resiliency? Manufacturers are meeting these challenges by adopting a digital first model and many plan on accelerating their technology transformation to power real

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Recent announcements highlight the extension of Emerson’s use of Dragos’s cybersecurity technology into its DeltaV DCS and Rockwell Automation’s use of responders from Dragos as part of its incident response program.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

IIoT solutions bring machine data to life to streamline and secure performance If you’re a machine builder trying to differentiate your company from the competition, you may be considering investing in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. Today, there are numerous cloud-based manufacturing technologies that can dramatically improve production efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline maintenance.… The post IIoT solutions bring machine data to life to streamline and secure perf

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Delivery robots continue to expand their market while helping golf clubs’ technological makeover. Autonomous robot delivery platform startup Neubility has launched what it says is “the world’s first” self-driving robot service on a golf course. As part of that first start, Neubility has concluded an agreement with Korean Food Service Company, Samsung Welstory to provide […].

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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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SMMT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

UK new car registrations stabilise, up 1.2% to 68,858 units during traditionally quiet pre-plate change August. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake continues to grow, up 35.4%. Overall year to date market remains -35.3% down on pre-pandemic 2019. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND. DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE. The UK new car market rose by 1.2% in August, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Monarch Tractor's recent petition to Cal/OSHA may have been denied, but this outcome is not the setback many fear. CEO Praveen Penmetsa shares why. The post Overcoming Autonomous Farming Misconceptions in California appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Not all mistakes are created equal—most can be recovered from, but some leave a lasting impact. Here are 6 common mistakes that industry professionals and system integrators will want to watch out for.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

· 80% of education professionals say robots and automation will shape the future of employment over the next ten years · Yet only one in four education establishments use robots in teaching programs despite planned investment in robotics and automation by 70% of US and European businesses over the next three years due to supply… The post ABB survey reveals re-industrialization at risk from global “education gap” in automation appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Intel Labs, in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology and the Technical University of Munich, has introduced a new approach to neural network-based object learning. It specifically targets future applications like robotic assistants that interact with unconstrained environments, including in logistics, healthcare or elderly care. This research is a crucial step in improving the […].

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Culver City, Calif.-based Azure Printed Homes Inc. will use additive manufacturing and recycled plastic to create tiny houses, backyard studios, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — and maybe one day soon multistory modules.

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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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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Worldwide, over 10M people require a wheelchair, but these individuals often run up against barriers to their use. Wheelstair's solution, a wheelchair add-on technology, can overcome many of these obstacles. The post Wheelstair – Start-Up Profile – Wheelchair Add-On Overcomes Operational Barriers appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Metrology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Autodesk, Inc. have released the results of their collaborative multiphase research project on the ‘Future of Manufacturing.’ To provide industry and academic. The post ‘Future of Manufacturing’ Report Released appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

With the use of autonomous mobile robot and automated storage/retrieval systems growing, the need for safe, dependable Wi-Fi is critical. Moxa recommends three key steps to ensure viable industrial Wi-Fi connectivity.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

GE Digital, a leading industrial software company, announced at HANNOVER MESSE USA that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Industrial Software Competency status. This designation recognizes that GE Digital provides an end-to-end toolchain for product design, production design, and production/operations on AWS to help customers run design and manufacturing entities without the need of… The post GE Digital achieves AWS Industrial Software competency status appeared first on Design Wor

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Autonomous truck startup Einride has launched into Europe’s largest transportation market – Germany. In conjunction with the official launch, Einride has signed an impressive list of local partners including global appliance leader Electrolux. Robert Falck, founder and CEO of Einride, says: “Germany is in the driving seat of Europe; where it goes others follow suit. […].

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Middle-school-age girls at a Chicago-area manufacturing camp discover their maker gene by working with metal, designing on CAD, and operating machines, power tools. The GADgET Girls Camp at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill., was part of the Nuts, Bolts,andThingamajigs summer camp series.

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AU Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

A 50 per cent increase in the aged pension work bonus is expected to provide greater flexibility for older Australians who want to return to the workforce, said Andrew McKellar, CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI). . In a statement issued by the ACCI Monday, the increase, amounting to $4000, comes with changes to pension reapplication rules that will remove some barriers for pensioners who want to make a real difference in their lives and hello businesses facing workfor

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The new plant in Anderson, Ind., will cover almost 40,000 square feet and will allow Sirmax to make thermoplastic elastomers and compounds based on engineering resins in the U.S.

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Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

A look at key insights gathered recently from Automation World’s research into industry’s use of Big Data collection and analytics technologies.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Doosan Robotics Inc., one of the world’s leading service robot and cobot manufacturers, announced it has formed a strategic partnership with Industrial Automation Supply (IAS), New England’s only Phoenix Contact Automation Elite Distribution Partner. IAS will serve as partner and reseller of Doosan’s M, H, and A-SERIES cobots across the Northeast. Doosan’s four M-SERIES cobot… The post Doosan Robotics Announces Strategic Partnership with Industrial Automation Supply appeared first on Desig

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

MicroVision, a maker of MEMS-based solid-state automotive lidar and advanced driver-assistance systems, says its Mavin DR dynamic view lidar system is now supported on the Nvidia Drive AGX platform. Mavin DR, MicroVision’s lidar sensor featuring a dynamic field of view, delivers high resolution at all ranges and with low latency, enabling new ADAS safety features […].

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

By nature, Petrosmith, a Texas manufacturer of surface production equipment for the oil and gas industry, is a low-volume/high-mix environment. To automate the welding and cutting of welded vessel parts, the robot system has to have some innovative features to allow efficient welding of lot sizes as small as one.

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Sponsored By: For today’s heavy manufacturers, conveyance automation systems must be extremely robust and capable of transporting high-capacity payloads, yet also deliver the high levels of flexibility, safety and scalability expected from today’s mobile robotic systems. Modern automated guided vehicles can do just that. Manufacturing facilities continue to increase their levels of automation to reduce….

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The U.S. plastics industry also climbed from the country's eighth-largest industry in 2020 to No. 6 on that list in 2021, based on the value of shipments.

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

On its own, the answer is clearly “no.” But when SCADA/HMI is the core of the platform, as it is with Ignition, Inductive Automation is demonstrating how the software can be used to connect IT and operations technology across the enterprise.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The MX-System from Beckhoff is a flexible, space-saving and intelligent automation hardware system that can completely replace conventional control cabinets, creating entirely new levels of efficiency in plant automation. Control system installation processes that normally took 24 hours or more can now be completed in just one hour. As a modular control cabinet replacement that… The post Beckhoff offers “cabinetless automation” with Plug-and-Produce MX-System appeared first on

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70% of digital transformation projects fail (BCG, 2020). In an industry where most large software implementations falter, we recognize the importance of planning, optimization, and execution. With over 25 years of industry experience and countless successful implementations, MASS Group is opening the vault of tips and tricks to provide a complimentary step-by-step guide in implementing a Work-In-Progress (WIP) tracking software.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

DHL Express has begun testing an autonomous delivery vehicle built by Estonian company Cleveron. The trials will take place in Tallin, Estonia, and use the Clevon 1 electric delivery robot, which has a 100 km range. This is the second strategic cooperation where DHL, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, will pilot Cleveron Mobility’s […].

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In the wake of an influx of catalytic converter thefts, a Washington shop owner uses his fabrication expertise to devise a device to deter thieves from cutting and taking the exhaust parts.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

GrayMatter Robotics' SCAN & SAND solution automates complex surface finishing and treatment applications in high-mix, high-variability production environments. The post GrayMatter Robotics – Start-Up Profile – Turnkey RaaS Solutions for Manufacturers appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Plastics News explored plastics at the North American International Automotive Show. A judge cited health risks and canceled permits issued to Formosa Plastics. Waste Management gets into recycling by taking a controlling interest in Avangard Innovative's U.S. film recycling operations.

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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.

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