Automation World
AUGUST 30, 2022
Multiple reports indicate the most companies—across multiple industries—plan to expand their use of automation and robotics. The resulting effects on the automation industry are likely to increase even further with passage of the CHIPS and Science Act.
Cisco Industrial Automation
AUGUST 29, 2022
We are delighted to have Tony Carrella, Co-Founder and President of Energybox Inc. as guest blogger on our channel. At Energybox we recognize that what’s good for the planet is often good for business, too. That’s especially true for our customers: large, multi-site businesses ranging from restaurants and convenience stores to retail and laboratory environments.
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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
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 […].
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 30, 2022
Multiple reports indicate the most companies—across multiple industries—plan to expand their use of automation and robotics. The resulting effects on the automation industry are likely to increase even further with passage of the CHIPS and Science Act.
Plastics News
AUGUST 31, 2022
A major industry effort to try to tackle plastic pollution in the developing world, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, faces charges of greenwashing and limited success. But AEPW says the work will take time.
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Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 30, 2022
Airbus, the world’s largest airplane manufacturer, is expanding its usage of robotic solutions at its Rochefort, France logistics facility. Airbus expects to be manufacturing a staggering 1,000 aircraft a year by 2025, which would significantly increase its requirements for parts picking in its warehouses. Airbus’ partners at the Rochefort warehouse are Blondel Group and Scallog. […].
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Often overlooked and under considered, the right enclosure is critical to ensuring the healthy lifecycle of automation and industrial control applications.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 30, 2022
Shipbuilders working on the Hunter Class Frigate program have constructed the first steel ‘block’ at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia. The first block, known as Block 16, weighs over 140 tonnes and is equal to the size of two average Australian houses. Its construction involved the expertise of 35 different trades, including engineers, boiler makers, welders, fabricators, and project managers, and took 45,000 hours to complete.
Design World
AUGUST 30, 2022
A new line of signal relays is a candidate for low-level current switching in industrial applications, security devices, and test and measurement equipment. CUI Devices’ signal relays offer max switching currents of 2 A or 3 A in SPDT (1 Form C) or DPDT (2 Form C) contact forms. Boasting industry-best lead times, these low… The post Signal relays handle 2 or 3 A in SPDT or DPDT contact forms appeared first on Design World.
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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.
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 29, 2022
In the simplest terms, blockchain technology is a virtual ledger that keeps track of all cryptocurrency transactions. But what makes it so special? Unlike traditional banking systems, there is no central authority controlling the blockchain. There are various blockchain certification training courses available for you to explore. This revolutionary technology has drawn the attention of […].
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.
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.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
If it seems like your customers are turning to you more frequently to solve their challenges, you are not alone. They need new solutions to help mitigate labor issues and improve efficiency and quality. As a machine builder, it’s up to you to develop more complex machines and automation systems that can help end users scale… The post Relationships differentiate machine solution providers as partners appeared first on Design World.
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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.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
AMD has agreed a strategic collaboration with eCarX, a mobility technology startup. The companies will work together on an in-vehicle computing platform for next-generation electric vehicles, expected to be in mass production for global rollout in late 2023. The eCarX digital cockpit will be the first in-vehicle platform to be offered with AMD Ryzen Embedded […].
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The purchase of the mold maker with operations in Missouri and the United Kingdom is the third deal in a year for Adler, adding blow mold production, new capabilities and greater geographic reach.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 29, 2022
Gilford in central NH is a pioneer in regional efforts to develop recycling infrastructure for post-consumer expanded polystyrene from food containers, coolers, and other products.
Design World
AUGUST 30, 2022
Smalley received the 2021 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award for the 10th consecutive year. The award, which was created in 2012, is given to specific top-performing suppliers that have met or exceeded a stringent set of quality performance criteria. Smalley has now won the award every year since its inception. “To win the award… The post Smalley wins GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award for 10th consecutive year appeared first on Design World.
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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 29, 2022
GeoDis, a global transport and logistics provider, and Locus Robotics, a maker of autonomous mobile robots for fulfillment warehouses, have reached a new expansion agreement to install a total of 1,000 LocusBots at GeoDis’ worldwide warehouse locations over the next 24 months. This represents one of the industry’s largest AMR deals to date. Eric Douglas, […].
Plastics News
AUGUST 29, 2022
With prices falling, one major polyethylene supplier announced plans to cut back production. Will it be enough to stabilize pricing? In this week's Material Insights, Plastics News senior reporter Frank Esposito talks about Dow Inc.’s move and its impact on the PE market.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 31, 2022
The 110,000-square-foot facility will be dedicated to product engineering, material science, and manufacturing technologies, said Advanced Drainage Systems.
Design World
AUGUST 31, 2022
Protect your driveline with intelligence Drivelines in rotating equipment are long-term investments, worth protecting. Every minute of unplanned downtime caused by overload, is a loss in production. With outstanding safety and reliability, Voith’s torque-limiting couplings protect all components in the driveline, resulting in smooth operation, less wear and tear, and maximum performance of your equipment. […].
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.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Industrial giant DuPont, which specializes in developing novel materials such as Kevlar, says it is committed to using renewable energy across all its operations worldwide. As a step towards that goal, DuPont has joined RE100, a global environmental initiative led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, which brings together companies committed to shifting […].
Plastics News
AUGUST 29, 2022
Officials with Hilliard-based ADS said that the center "will be the most advanced stormwater engineering center in the world dedicated to product engineering, material science — including recycled plastics — and manufacturing technologies.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Dojo – a space for immersive learning – is no longer a term associated only with martial arts. It has been appropriated by other disciplines, including software. Fittingly therefore, Tesla’s new supercomputer named Dojo is touted to be the world’s most powerful AI training platform and promises to be a game-changer in the high-stakes autonomous vehicle race.
Design World
AUGUST 30, 2022
Azad Jafari joined Beckhoff Automation as I/O Product Manager, a key role that oversees the company’s I/O systems, EtherCAT and other industrial networking solutions across the u.s. In addition to deep engineering experience with complex automation solutions, Jafari possesses considerable expertise in business development and industry management, particularly in consumer electronics.
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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.
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 31, 2022
NFI Industries, a supply chain solutions provider, has signed a $10 million agreement to deploy Boston Dynamics’ newest robot, Stretch, across its US warehousing operations. The mobile robot will begin unloading trucks and containers as a pilot program at NFI’s Savannah, GA facility in 2023, with plans to outfit additional warehouse locations across North America […].
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Eastman Chemical Co. has joined the Pact Collective, a nonprofit collective of beauty industry stakeholders that is working to end packaging waste in the beauty and wellness industries.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 31, 2022
Laser welding technology has progressed to become the process of choice for metal fabricators and manufacturers for a mind-boggling variety of applications in a precision sheet metal job shop.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Beckhoff is taking the next step in mechatronics flexibility with No Cable Technology (NCT), an extension of its proven eXtended Transport System (XTS). NCT provides contactless power supply and synchronous real-time data communication directly to XTS movers. This lets individual movers serve as mobile handling and processing stations, essentially turning the intelligent transport system into […].
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