Automation World
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
At PACK EXPO International, Siemens previewed its forthcoming AI-driven software for the development of pick-and-place robot systems that can grasp objects previously unknown to the system.
Design World
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Design World’s yearlong event recognizes engineering companies, teams and individuals for innovation and engineering excellence. The Design World Network has announced the winners of the 2022 Leadership in Engineering program. Leadership in Engineering is an industry recognition program which acknowledges corporate engineering leadership across several disciplines.
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SMMT
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
UK used car transactions fall -12.2% in Q3 2022 with 1,785,447 vehicles changing hands. Second consecutive quarter of decline as new car supply shortages hit volumes. Battery electric vehicle demand continues rise as sales grow 44.1% to 16,775. Download the used car sales report for Q3 2022. The UK’s used car market fell for the second consecutive quarter this year, declining -12.2% over the three months of July to September, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Moto
MRPEasy
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Inventory represents the very foundation of any manufacturing or distribution operation. Keeping the raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories at optimal levels is crucial for short- and long-term business success. What is Inventory Planning? Inventory planning is a set of practices designed to help businesses keep optimal stock levels at any given time.
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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.
Automation World
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Koidra combines machine learning, IoT, math, and physics to automate operational precision.
Design World
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Force Control dynamometers featuring Positorq oil shear load brakes absorb extreme torque at very low speed, down to zero rpm. This allows them to accurately capture data at these critical junctures when dynos equipped with traditional load brakes cannot. Oil Shear Technology can provide instant load spikes and static lockup of up to three times… The post Dynamometers with Positorq oil shear load brakes test to zero rpm appeared first on Design World.
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Plastics Today
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Boston Micro Fabrication debuts high-throughput 3D printer that produces 25-micrometer parts and Chromatic 3D Materials has developed software that enables durable, flexible materials to be printed on metal, plastic, or textile substrates of any shape.
Automation World
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Soft starters and VFDs both effectively control motors and are efficient users of energy. Determining which technology to use depends on understanding the performance needs of the application.
Design World
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Control cabinet and switchgear manufacturing is under increasing time pressures and the lack of skilled employees may also be causing bottlenecks in many cases. This is where Eplan Smart Mounting comes in: the new software – being presented for the first time at the 2022 SPS – leads the way through the entire control cabinet… The post Smart mounting software helps techs assemble control cabinets appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
A couple of weeks ago, I moderated a panel discussion on the Web regarding the Industrial Metaverse. This is an interesting topic for discussion. Questions remain: How much of the term metaverse is simply marketing covering a vacuum? What are the real use cases (something we care about in industrial applications)? What are the components of a metaverse?
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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
Plastics News
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
To accommodate growth, Teel is increasing wages by 10-15 percent across the board and ramping up its hiring efforts. The company now pays $19.10 an hour for starting day shift for 12-hour positions.
Automation World
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Regional show targets top manufacturing sectors in the country.
Design World
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
PBC Linear, a Pacific Bearing Company, continues to strengthen its Applied Cobotics brand with the latest product offering, the Cobot Feeder. This essential automation tool will help small- to medium-sized companies boost their robot production without significant increases in labor, and ultimately see a higher return on their investments. Cobot Feeder The Cobot Feeder from… The post PBC Linear expands Applied Cobotics product line with Cobot Feeder appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Research conduced world-wide initiated by BlueVoyant , a cyber defense company, revealed that 98% of firms surveyed have been negatively impacted by a cybersecurity breach that occurred in their supply chain. This is up slightly from 97% of respondents last year. Digital supply chains are made of the external vendors and suppliers who have network access that could be compromised.
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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.
Plastics News
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
North American polystyrene and PVC prices continue to fall, DuPont reports on one successful and one failed M&A deal, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation notes that government action is needed to achieve ambitious voluntary plastic pollution reduction goals.
Automation World
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
The SL20 Palletizer makes automation faster and more accessible for small to mid-sized factories.
Design World
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
ODVA announces that conformance testing is now available for EtherNet/IP network-enabled devices that communicate over the Ethernet-APL physical layer. Conformance testing verifies the Ethernet-APL physical layer functionality by checking that the different port types properly adhere to the relevant specifications. The EtherNet/IP communication network functionality is also confirmed as a part of this process.
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Taking environmental issues and carbon reduction out of the political arena and placing among those who can actually do something promotes good stewardship—and good business. Check out The Carbon Almanac (click the photo on the web page). This book contains a wealth of facts and action items for us all. The major automation technology providers have invented and unleashed many ways customers can reduce carbon footprint.
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
Plastics News
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
The plastic bag industry's response to California Attorney General Rob Bonta's recyclability challenge has been muted, perhaps reflecting concerns there could be millions of dollars in civil penalties.
Automation World
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Work Microwave debuts a new capability in pharma production: a vibration insensitive, continuous capsule weighing sensor that can be integrated into filling machines.
Design World
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
The OPC Foundation (OPCF) welcomes the launch of the “.NET User Group” initiated by three companies represented on the OPC Foundation Board of Directors ABB, Microsoft, and SAP. This group aims to maintain and extend the existing open-source “UA-.NET standard” project, which is available on GitHub. All three companies use this open-source project in their… The post OPC Foundation welcomes the new “.NET User Group” to maintain the open-source UA-.NET Standard project appeared first on Desig
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Festo has made significant investments in education and training over the past few years in Mason, Ohio just outside of Cincinnati. This news notes the next step. Festo Didactic Learning Systems North America and its partners announced plans for the Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program (MAP) at its Regional Service Center (RSC) in Mason with industry, education, and government coming together.
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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
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
Augmentus will be exhibiting at the Rockwell Automation Fair in Chicago on 16-17 November 2022 as part of its ongoing partnership with Rockwell Automation. Conventional robot programming is highly difficult and heavily fragmented with the use of proprietary programming languages and extensive training being the industry norm. As a result, 70 percent of the lifetime […].
Automation World
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
In industrial operations, understanding what a failure of any system, component, or process could mean to your operations is key to overall risk mitigation.
Design World
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading supplier of Additively Manufactured Electronics (“AME”) and multi-dimensional polymer, metal & ceramic Additive Manufacturing (“AM”) 3D printers, will showcase how its products and technologies are reinventing manufacturing at the upcoming Formnext 2022 event in Frankfurt, Germany, November 15-18 (Stand C119). Nano Dimension’s vision to transform additive electronics and additive manufacturing […].
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
I think that hybrid might just be the future as IT managers review the costs and constraints of depending too much on cloud vendors (AWS, Microsoft, Google). Customers of Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform must be asking for a public cloud implementation, though. I’ve highlighted a blog post by Dante Augello of Inductive discussing some of the reasoning and features of a Cloud Edition coming in 2023.
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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.
Plastics News
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
The PP drop is a combination of a decline in price for polymer-grade propylene feedstock and buyers reclaiming some margin from suppliers, sources said.
Automation World
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
Branching out from compressors, Atlas Copco shows off its new process filtration and chiller lines, suitable for food and bev, pharmaceutical, microelectronics, and other industries.
Design World
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Qualtek, now offers the USB Type C Receptacle Power Supply as part of its full line of Qualtek power supplies. Qualtek’s USB Type C Receptacle Power Supply offers ease of installation and flexible compatibility with existing NEMA-style convenience outlets. The unit features a self-contained… The post Flexible, self-contained unit does not require an external power supply appeared first on Design Worl
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Nowadays, mobile devices have become widely distributed and have penetrated all spheres of life. Due to this fact, almost any user has an idea of mobile applications, like diet and nutrition app development. Really, mobile devices open up a whole new way for us to interact with computing resources, the Internet, and even corporate infrastructure. […].
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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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