Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 8, 2023

Industry, government and statutory bodies are working together to ensure that appropriate strategies are in place to reduce welder exposure to fumes and prevent long-term health effects. Author: Geoff Crittenden – CEO, Weld Australia Established by Weld Australia in early 2019, the Welding Safety Council provides a forum for industry and legislative safety authorities to discuss issues and work collaboratively to identify solutions.

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Plastics News

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this week’s Material Insights, we have news on a new joint venture with a recycling focus, involving Ravago Group and Republic Services. Also, Techmer PM, which recently brought in a new investment group, is buying a specialty compounder.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 8, 2023

Photo Credit: Getty Images Most companies that use CNC use CAM systems to create G-code programs that run on their CNC machines. This provides countless advantages over preparing them manually. That said, most CAM systems deal only with the primary goal of creating a workable program that will machine acceptable workpieces. But the way a G-code program is formatted directly affects the productivity of CNC people who use them.

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 8, 2023

A new survey from Plastics Information Europe shows no improvement in business performance in the first half of 2023, with less than a third of respondents expressing optimism for the second half of the year.

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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

Automation World

AUGUST 9, 2023

Research by Honeywell indicates 80% of global manufacturing and energy companies say sustainability is their most important goal for the next six months.

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Design World

AUGUST 11, 2023

Regal Rexnord Corporation, an engineer and manufacturer of electric motors and controls, power generation products, and power transmission components, introduces its new Rexnord 6997 Series MatTop Chain. The chain offers an innovative new solution for the increasing performance demands of Pasteurizer, Warmer, and Cooler tunnel applications. The 6997 Series is a next-generation evolution of the… The post Regal Rexnord’s new Rexnord Series Chain solution for pasteurizer, warmer, cooler

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 10, 2023

Outstanding individuals and organisations in Victoria’s manufacturing sector have been celebrated for their achievements, with the 21 st Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards shining a spotlight on talent across the state. Minister for Manufacturing Sovereignty Ben Carroll officially congratulated the winners at the event which brought the industry together to honour Victoria’s leading manufacturers, thanks to support from the Victorian Government.

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Automation World

AUGUST 8, 2023

A look at the factors that have slowed AR headset adoption thus far as new headset and metaverse technologies enter the market.

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Design World

AUGUST 11, 2023

By Mark Jones I wasn’t expecting “Downfall: The Case Against Boeing” to be particularly relatable to my life, but I found some surprising resonance with my experiences as an industrial chemist. The documentary tells the story of the 737 Max defects that led to two tragic crashes. The filmmakers detail the technical issues but spend… The post How to avoid a safety downfall appeared first on Design World.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 10, 2023

No one in management at Accurate Manufactured Products Group (AMPG) has a manufacturing background. For the most part, they don’t know how to run machines. But rather than see this as a weakness, the team views it as a starting ground for experimentation, making choices contrary to conventional manufacturing wisdom. So far, it’s paid off.

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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.

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Plastics News

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency is saying it may launch a risk evaluation of vinyl chloride soon, after environmental and community groups petitioned the agency last month to step up its review of the chemical.

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E&T

AUGUST 11, 2023

Many of the materials commonly thrown in household recycling bins, including flexible films, multilayer materials and a lot of coloured plastics, cannot be recycled using conventional methods. And only about 9 per cent of plastic in the US is ever reused, often in low-value products. But a team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison believes that its new technique can turn low-value waste plastic into high-value products while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 60 per cent.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 11, 2023

This past April, a fire at Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho, left welding students without a facility. It didn't take long for an area tech college and other businesses to step up.

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Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 11, 2023

OTTAWA — Hydropower’s Value to a Net-Zero Electricity Grid is a report that highlights the grid services provided by hydropower. The whitepaper explores technical concepts such as electricity system frequency and inertia, power ramping and net demand variability, voltage and reactive power, and grid ancillary services in accessible terms for non-technical readers.

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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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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AUGUST 11, 2023

From donating 300 PPE masks to hospitals to A bridge of help connecting 170 smiling faces these successful Black Belt campaigns have inspired our Partner & Distributor communities across the… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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E&T

AUGUST 11, 2023

The upper house of the Indian parliament has granted its approval to the long-delayed legislation, which will give the government greater control over how Big Tech companies process user data. The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill allows companies to transfer some user data abroad and imposes penalties on companies for breaches in data security.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 10, 2023

The GBI Moldmaking ended at 45.8, marking contraction for four months straight. Photo Credit, all images: Gardner Business Intelligence Moldmaking activity contracted again in July. The Gardner Business Index (GBI) Moldmaking ended the month at 45.8, down a full point from June. July earns an “A” for internal consistency — every component contracted or was about to contract for the month.

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Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 10, 2023

KINGSEY FALLS — Cascades inc., announces that the second paper machine at its St. Helens, Oregon Tissue plant will be closed, resulting in the complete shutdown of the facility. The end of operations will be effective at the beginning of October. The decision follows the company’s previously announced repositioning of its tissue papers production platform to improve business performance, which included the closure of one of the two paper machines at the St.

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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

AUGUST 10, 2023

In the fast-paced and dynamic landscape of the modern business world, small enterprises face unique challenges in managing their financial affairs. Efficient accounting is not only essential for compliance but also for gaining insights that can drive growth and success. Traditional accounting methods can be time-consuming and error-prone, potentially hindering a company’s potential for success.

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E&T

AUGUST 11, 2023

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), strong demand for summer air travel, increased oil use in power generation and surging Chinese petrochemical activity has put pressure on oil supplies this summer – with China accounting for more than 70 per cent of growth. But with the post-pandemic rebound running out of steam, lacklustre economic conditions, tighter efficiency standards and new electric vehicles weighing on use, growth is forecast to slow in 2024.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

A new partnership between remote operations consortium AROSE and the Robotics Australia Group will help connect and grow Australia’s maturing robotics ecosystem. The affiliate partnership will explore new opportunities for growth, collaboration and advocacy of remote operations technology and expertise. The partnership will significantly benefit both organisations, as well as the various members and stakeholders they jointly represent.

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Donlouco

AUGUST 10, 2023

Jasmine has worked for Donlouco Ireland Ltd for more than 10 years and has been presented with a trip to Ireland to visit Donlouco Ireland HQ and some of our key customers here in Europe. Managing Director Donal presents Jasmine with 10 year service award. She will also take in some of the sights and experience some of our Irish culture first-hand while on the trip.

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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

Plastics News

AUGUST 10, 2023

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson urged both sides to try to settle, saying in comments from the bench at an online Washington hearing that the case involves a relatively small amount of money and "is not likely to invoke much sympathy from the jury.

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E&T

AUGUST 11, 2023

IBM Research has unveiled a prototype of an analogue AI chip that demonstrates remarkable efficiency and accuracy in performing complex computations for deep neural networks (DNNs). The new design aims to address concerns regarding the carbon emissions associated with the large number of computers needed to power AI systems, as well as extend the life of smartphones.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

Significant savings and efficiencies can be gained by gaining a holistic insight into the health of standalone assets at a factory or plant says IoT expert Freddie Coertze. “Often non-processing infrastructure such as air compressors or refrigeration units are delivered as standalone assets and are not part of the production process and SCADA system, meaning there is no visibility on these assets,” says the national IoT business manager for ifm Australia.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 9, 2023

In just five years, Precision Tube Laser Owner Jordan Yost has used a relentless work ethic, high-end machines, and a hunger to learn everything he can about the manufacturing industry to build a rapidly growing fabrication business.

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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.

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Plastics News

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Evansville, Ind.-based plastics processor indicated earlier this year that 15 or more sites would be closing as the company looked to cut costs. That number has now reached 20 facilities.

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E&T

AUGUST 10, 2023

The long-awaited order has been justified as a way of protecting US national security by preventing US capital and expertise from supporting the military modernisation of China, The New York Times first reported. The measure will largely affect private equity and venture capital firms, as well as joint ventures with Chinese groups. The order is focused on three main investment areas: semiconductors and microelectronics, quantum information technologies and certain AI systems.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

When a pulp and paper factory experienced a critical situation caused by the breakdown of its refiner bearings and lacked an adequate replacement, they turned to Schaeffler, a global supplier of automotive and industrial components. Matt Thornton, the branch manager at Motion, shared his valuable insights on the steps taken to swiftly resolve this issue.

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Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 9, 2023

Zach Walsh has been named Director of Eastern U.S. School Bus Sales for GreenPower. SOUTH CHARLESTON — GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, announced that it has named Zach Walsh as Director of Eastern U.S.

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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.

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