Automation World
AUGUST 16, 2022
Case study examples from DSM Dyneema and Hunstman Corp. illustrate how providing everyone with simple-to-use analytics tools can dramatically improve production and business operations.
Design World
AUGUST 15, 2022
From the London Beer Flood of 1814 to the Tapioca Tanker Disaster of 1972, there has been a host of high-profile food and beverage disasters at all stages of the food processing chain. While innovative new technologies have been vital in continuing to improve the safety of modern operations, one small mechanical component is indispensable […].
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Chris Hohmann
AUGUST 14, 2022
We come across them on Linkedin, twitter and other social media: keywords-packed posts that show how little the authors master their subject. At first glance the subject seems interesting and abundant keywords catch our attention, but soon the content appears for what it really is: a collection of trendy terms loosely stitched together that will … Continue reading Packing lots of keywords in a post is no evidence for expertise!
Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 15, 2022
Om Malik’s writing has inspired and influenced me for decades. He’s a thoughtful observer of the technology scene and a good photographer. He recently posted a piece about Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for the new Meta–his replacement for Facebook when it finally fades. After quoting from Zuckerberg’s talk about where Meta is going, Om points out that it’s all about what Meta can get from its customers.
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.
Automation World
AUGUST 15, 2022
System Integrator Interstates introduces its Smart Hands service to remotely address maintenance activities that can distract from your employees’ core job duties.
Design World
AUGUST 15, 2022
Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions, has recently expanded its successful E6 Constant Torque Position Control Hinge series to include a corrosion-resistant cast stainless steel version that provides superior durability in harsh outdoor environments. With its stylish, highly polished finish and powerful holding torque, the E6 Constant Torque Position Control Hinge features… The post Southco introduces stylish corrosion-resistant stainless steel positioning hinge ap
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Plastics News
AUGUST 16, 2022
With slowing demand and improved logistics, many North American resin prices will be flat or down in August. But one engineering resin may show a big increase. In Polymer Points Live, Frank Esposito gives his outlook for commodity, engineering and recycled resins.
Universal Robots
AUGUST 17, 2022
With a collaborative robot (cobot) arm, you can implement a range of palletizing solutions that boost the efficiency and safety of your operations
Design World
AUGUST 17, 2022
• Demo highlights include versatile industrial and collaborative robots, software advancements that reduce programming complexity, and a selection of interactive robotic educational systems and training programs. • ABB has developed over 30 new robot, software digital and educational products and educational tools in the last year, designed to help industrial manufacturers of all sizes increase… The post ABB to exhibit a selection of its latest robotic innovations at IMTS 2022 appeared fir
The Fabricator
AUGUST 15, 2022
As manufacturing has shifted from a focus on task execution to engaging employees in an effort to be flexible and efficient, companies need a new type of worker.
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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.
Plastics News
AUGUST 18, 2022
Mattress companies that were in growth mode last year are seeing big drops in 2022; Sirmax honored for its Indiana plant; Can recycled PET make Fiji water more sustainable?
E&T
AUGUST 19, 2022
The clock was invented in the Stone Age when a troglodyte stuck a stick into the ground outside the cave and noticed the shadow. But when the sun doesn’t shine… you need a water clock. So, water clocks were the next invention in timepieces. In ancient Greece, water clocks called ‘clepsydra’ were used, famously to stop lawyers from arguing for too long.
Design World
AUGUST 19, 2022
The rising global demand for semiconductor chips requires investments in equipment that is needed for chip production. PI is a manufacturer of ultra-precision motion control, nanopositioning and precision automation equipment that finds use in critical production processes of the latest generation of semiconductors, optics and photonics components. To satisfy the growing need for these motion… The post Precision Motion Systems expand space for chip production appeared first on Design World
Plastics Today
AUGUST 16, 2022
US, South Korea JVs will annually produce 150,000 tons of lactic acid from corn and 75,000 tons of polylactic acid (PLA) to meet demand for plant-based solutions.
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
Plastics News
AUGUST 17, 2022
Improvements at Evergreen Plastics Inc.'s Riverside, Calif., PET recycling facility will allow for the wider use of curbside collected material as the company looks to expand the facility's reach.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 17, 2022
The University of Melbourne and Rockwell Automation are collaborating to help companies in the Australian manufacturing and resources industries use digital innovation to reach their decarbonisation goals. . The organisations have signed a MOU to collaborate on research activities, jointly develop training and work together to help solve real-world challenges presented by industry. .
Design World
AUGUST 17, 2022
Information capsule U.S. investment: The U.S. Congress passed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 in August 2022. The bill includes $52.7 billion for the research, development, and domestic manufacturing of semiconductors and $39 billion to incentivize manufacturers. $2 billion will be used to create existing/legacy chips for automotive and defense. Why: The investment will… The post igus and the semiconductor industry appeared first on Design World.
Control Engineering
AUGUST 15, 2022
Learning Objectives. Assess the process or processes under consideration for automation. Determine if a redesign is needed prior to automating. Examine lessons learned and best practices for effective control system applications. Automation Application Insights. When automation is applied, system integrators may not be brought into collaborate during the project’s inception.
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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.
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 17, 2022
Biopharmaceuticals are transforming medicine daily and saving countless individuals’ lives. Biopharmaceuticals, which offer focused treatment and fewer side effects, currently aid patients with cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, immunological illnesses, and other health issues. This novel method of disease treatment will soon help billions of people all around the planet.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 19, 2022
With the pandemic, more people turned to online shopping. As a result, criminals turned to on-porch package theft. A one-man shop has developed a product to protect those packages.
Design World
AUGUST 16, 2022
With the new EPX module series, Beckhoff offers a compact option for Ex i signal acquisition from zones 0/20, 1/21 and Div. 1 as an addition to the wide range of EtherCAT Box modules. With robust IP67 protection, they enable direct and decentralized installation on machines and systems, even in harsh environments. This results in… The post Beckhoff’s EPX series EtherCAT I/Os provide intrinsic safety in IP67 form factors appeared first on Design World.
Plastics News
AUGUST 19, 2022
North American commodity resin prices were on the move in July, with four materials falling and one seeing a sizable increase.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.
Control Engineering
AUGUST 17, 2022
Discrete Sensor and Vision Insights. Using a 19th-century color photography technique to modern holographic materials, an MIT team has printed large-scale images onto elastic materials that can change their color when stretched. This technique could improve pressure-monitoring bandages, touch-sensing robots and other objects that rely on gathering data from the surface.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 17, 2022
Welding business owners offer eight tips to aspiring entrepreneurs on how to kickstart their ambitions of owning and operating their own welding business.
Design World
AUGUST 19, 2022
Ringfeder’s Elastomer Jaw Couplings of the RINGFEDER GWE, TNM, TNS, and TNB series — originating in the proven GERWAH and TSCHAN series – meet the highest performance and durability requirements in a wide range of sectors, e.g. the steel and metal industry, drive and conveyor technology, power generation, machine tool, packaging and printing machine construction […].
Automation Mag
AUGUST 17, 2022
Join us on September 28 at 1 p.m. ET for our 2022 Future of Automation virtual event! Automation is not a new concept anymore. It is an integral part of the manufacturing industry today. The innovations and advancements in automation technology in recent years are massive, offering companies the opportunity to increase production efficiency, optimize throughput and maximize workforce potential.
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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.
Control Engineering
AUGUST 14, 2022
Learning Objectives. Implementing 5G and mobile edge computing is helping companies reap the benefits of automated technological solutions through digital transformation. AI and ML usage in assembly lines increases efficiency, reduces costs and improves accuracy. Inevitable revolutionary changes in the near future call for manufacturers to upgrade their facilities by implementing infrastructure changes across the board.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 19, 2022
In the typical fab shop, material spends most of its time waiting as work-in-process. A contract fabricator in Pennsylvania aims to minimize the waiting.
Design World
AUGUST 18, 2022
Finding employees in today’s labor market isn’t getting any easier. With quit and retirement rates near all-time highs, demand for qualified employees is outpacing labor supply. Two added resources from the PTDA Foundation’s PT WORK Force initiative can equip employers with essential tools to attract and retain top talent. Too often, an interview doesn’t adequately […].
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 16, 2022
Canada’s inflation rate fell from its near 40-year high of 8.1 per cent in June to 7.6 per cent in July, Statistics Canada said on Aug. 16. The easing was largely attributable to gas prices, which have dropped in recent weeks, but similar relief has not extended to food costs. The latest consumer price index data showed food prices at grocery stores rose at the fastest pace since August 1981, with prices up by 9.9 per cent on a year-over-year basis compared with 9.4 per cent the previous m
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Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.
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