The Fabricator

APRIL 17, 2023

A job shop’s production schedule is never perfect, but that doesn’t mean metal fabricators can’t improved upon it.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 27, 2023

Minister for Employment Ben Carroll announced a $2 million partnership between Jobs Victoria and Chisholm Institute to fill 100 engineering roles in manufacturing by April next year. The Jobs Victoria Engineering Project is open to people facing barriers to employment, including women aged 45 and over, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

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Metrology

APRIL 11, 2023

Companies use identity servers to store and manage digital identities, for example allowing single sign-on for their employees for the corporate resources they need to access. This helps reduce the administrative overhead of distributing multiple authentication tokens. With support for Azure AD and the SAML 2.0 authentication protocol, PolyWorks can leverage the standard corporate platform to manage user access and privileges.

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Design World

APRIL 12, 2023

Global technology, software, and engineering company Emerson will exhibit advanced, discrete automation solutions from the factory floor to the cloud at Hannover Messe. Visitors to Hall 6, Stand C57 can view the Discrete Automation portfolio of ASCO, AVENTICS, Branson, Movicon, PACEdge, and PACSystems, as well as CoreTigo solutions. Emerson experts will show attendees how to… The post Emerson to unveil new approach to discrete automation at Hannover Messe 2023 appeared first on Design Worl

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The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 12, 2023

Cyber security must be the topic most showing up in my inbox over the past year or two. Every company is performing its own surveys and reports. That must mean there is no definitive analyst firm covering that subject. This survey and report from a company called Laminar looks at public clouds. To tackle skyrocketing cloud data security issues, 97% of organizations now have a dedicated data security team.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 16, 2023

Boring, strenuous, and exhausting are things of the past. The work environment of tomorrow looks different: exciting, simple, and easy. Cobots, AGVs (Autonomous Guided Vehicles), and AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) put variety into daily work routines. Cooperation with the robot transforms previously tedious, strenuous tasks into popular activities that are easy to perform.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 6, 2023

Industrial robots, particularly those in the automotive industry, complement human workers rather than replace them. The post Researchers find robots create jobs in long term appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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SMMT

APRIL 5, 2023

New car registrations rise 18.2% during crucial ‘new plate month’. Surge in deliveries for large fleets drives eighth consecutive month of growth. Biggest month in history for battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake as overall market share stabilises. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE UK new car registrations in March bounced back by 18.2% to deliver the best ‘new plate month’ performance since before the pandemic, according to the latest figures from the Society

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Design World

APRIL 25, 2023

Ewellix, which is owned by the Schaeffler Group, has introduced a new e-MOVEKIT to help designers and manufacturers of mobile machinery simplify the specification, assembly, and testing of electric linear actuation systems. The e-MOVEKIT has been developed in response to the growing trend towards electrification of motion systems in mobile and off-highway equipment.

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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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The Fabricator

APRIL 18, 2023

According to industry experts and data from surveys, everything is pointing to an inflection point for steel prices as mills start to show signs of softening demand for products.

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Automation World

APRIL 7, 2023

ABI Research studies show significant growth trends around industrial cybersecurity, digital transformation, machine tools, supply chain IoT devices, augmented and virtual reality, and robots.

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NIST Manufacturing

APRIL 25, 2023

Today, the U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 19, 2023

The RBR50 celebrates worldwide robotics innovation and the forward-thinking organizations behind them. The post Meet the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards Winners appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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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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SMMT

APRIL 5, 2023

Light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rise by 17.3% to 47,634 units in third month of successive growth. Registrations increase across majority of segments, primarily driven by mid-size vans and 4x4s, up 66.3% and 183.4% respectively. YTD market grows 17.4% to 87,272 units but remains -15.1% below pre-pandemic 2019 Q1 as erratic supply chain issues continue.

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Design World

APRIL 17, 2023

A low-cost robot operated via a VR headset. Spare parts identified and ordered in seconds using AI on a smartphone. A mobile app that immediately identifies potential applications for lubrication-free parts on an excavator. igus launches a selection of digital tools in 2023, as well as products and services which are easy to use and… The post igus drives engineering forward with 190 physical and digital new products appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

APRIL 27, 2023

The letter was compiled by the Association for Mathematical Consciousness Science (AMCS), which described it as " a wakeup call for the tech sector, the scientific community and society in general". In the document , dozens of academics from respected institutions have warned that the computing power and capabilities of AI systems are accelerating at a pace that exceeds the progress made in understanding their capabilities and “alignment” with human values.

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Automation World

APRIL 28, 2023

Robot implementations continue to become simpler, despite the explosion of robotic growth and manufacturing of the last few years

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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

Plastics News

APRIL 20, 2023

Antec attracted 500 attendees to Denver from March 27-30. That's about double the amount that attended last year's event in Charlotte, N.C.

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 27, 2023

GreenPower’s EV Star line-up is available to New Jersey customers through H.K. Truck Center and are eligible for the New Jersey ZIP program. PARSIPPANY — GreenPower Motor Company Inc., announced the appointment of H.K. Truck Center as its dealer for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in the central New Jersey market. H.K. Truck Center has been a provider in sales, service, parts, leasing and rentals for truck owners and operators throughout the Northeast for over 40 years. “We are e

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SMMT

APRIL 17, 2023

UK’s world-leading ambition to phase out new, non-zero emission trucks from 2035 demands equally bold strategy for success. All-electric and hydrogen truck fleet would cut UK’s annual CO2 emissions by 21.1m tonnes – but plan urgently needed for infrastructure, incentives and investment. SMMT calls for government HGV infrastructure strategy to address absence of public HGV-dedicated charging and hydrogen filling points on Britain’s roads to unlock operator investment.

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Design World

APRIL 7, 2023

ABB is accelerating its growth strategy in the United States by investing approximately $170 million and creating highly skilled jobs in manufacturing, innovation, and distribution operations. ABB is committed to growing in the U.S. by investing in its electrification and automation businesses that meet increased demand from industry-leading customers while supporting the clean energy transition… The post ABB invests $170M in the US appeared first on Design World.

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Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 6, 2023

Self-driving cars are one of the most revolutionary technological advancements of our time. As with any new technology, safety is paramount for these vehicles. To ensure the safety of their passengers and those around them, self-driving cars have various features designed to keep everyone safe.

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Automation World

APRIL 11, 2023

Eclipse Automation deploys Beckhoff Automation’s eXtended Transport System to deliver micron-level accuracy for multiple automotive part assemblies on one machine.

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Plastics News

APRIL 14, 2023

Thermafoam R-Control LLC is branching out in Jacksonville, Ark., adding expanded polystyrene block manufacturing to its structurally insulated panel business there.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 28, 2023

Moving past Mindsphere (now integrated into this platform), Siemens has integrated a new platform for industrial automation and business. The have launched Xcelerator and now add Industrial Operations X. I see this as part of a trend where established control and automation suppliers are scrambling to show financial markets that they are cool, hip software developers.

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Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 28, 2023

OTTO Motors has entered into a strategic partnership with Nord Modules to develop and integrate new modular solutions to enhance the capabilities of mobile robots. OTTO Motors explains in a press statement that this partnership will help them to create new opportunities for automation in factories around the world. “As demand for automation continues to grow globally, manufacturers need a reliable, innovative and trusted solution,” said Matt Rendall, CEO and co-founder of OTTO Motors.

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Design World

APRIL 3, 2023

Beckhoff Automation LLC generated impressive results in 2022, growing revenue to $134 million in the U.S., a remarkable increase of 33.4% over the previous year. Beckhoff’s strategic growth goes beyond the impressive sales figures – it crossed over into company footprint expansions and growing the U.S. team to 218 employees. President Kevin Barker attributes the… The post Beckhoff USA posts $134 M revenue in 2022, continues relentless growth trajectory appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 3, 2023

Manual Handling operations in a workplace refers to the transportation or support of a load. It involves operations such as lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, or carrying objects. Manual handling might look unthreatening, but it can be harmful if performed with improper techniques.

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