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Cisco announces first outdoor Wi-Fi 6E ready access point and enhancements for industrial remote operations

Cisco Industrial Automation

People expect seamless Wi-Fi – outdoors, walking across campus from buildings to parking lots, and everywhere in between. The same is true of industrial sites. Smooth operations require reliable wireless connectivity at the factory, into the warehouse, and across loading docks and ports. Machines need reliable, high bandwidth connectivity as businesses increase automation and connect more assets like autonomous robots and AGVs.

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Delphon Puts Robots-as-a-Service to Work

Automation World

Delphon hires the Rapid Machine Operator from Rapid Robotics to improve production in its TouchMark and Gel-Pak operations.

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Targa Telematics Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Uniquely Leveraging Its Technology to Meet European Vehicle Leasing and Rental Telematics Real-world Client and Market Needs

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

San Antonio, TX – May 24, 2022 – Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the European vehicle leasing and rental telematics industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Targa Telematics (Targa) with the 2022 Europe Technology Innovation Leadership Award. The company uniquely leverages its technology to meet its customers’ needs. Telematics track vehicles in real time and monitor their mileage, location, maintenance status, driver behavior, and claims costs, significantly minimizing leasing an

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How cobot palletizing can help businesses fulfil objectives

Universal Robots

As factory automation becomes accessible to even the smallest businesses, cobot (collaborative robot) palletizing is one of the first areas business owners are looking to explore. Of the many robot applications, palletizing is a popular choice to drive workplace efficiency, reduce costs and keep human workers safe. Here are just five of the ways cobot palletizing can help your business reach its key objectives.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

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.

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Studies Show Why People Buy (or Don't Buy) EVs

MBT

Interest is growing, but price, range and a lack of charging infrastructure present challenges.

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Growth Opportunities in the Global Vaccine Market

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

These issues include tackling the diseases that lack an effective vaccine and developing new technologies and approaches to address a future pandemic. A new report from Frost & Sullivan highlights the services and platforms that can help companies overcome these challenges and make significant progress in vaccine development. Tech Transfer is Accelerating Disruption.

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Beckhoff celebrates the 25-year anniversary of its TwinCAT automation

Expo21xx

PC-based control technology from Beckhoff has been around since 1986 – in other words, for 35 years now – and the TwinCAT automation suite since 1996 – a quarter of a century […]. The post Beckhoff celebrates the 25-year anniversary of its TwinCAT automation appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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Smart SMEs Are Proactive Value Chain Partners

iBASEt

Today’s post-pandemic economic constraints are challenging all businesses, but small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially impacted. Without the economies of scale, SMEs may seem limited in the ways they can respond to the demands put on them by their customers. Rather than being reactive when challenged by their customers to deliver more value, smart businesses are looking to technology to become proactive in driving value.

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Aerospace Composites: 6 Big Questions To Ask Before Onboarding Time Sensitive Material Management Software

Plataine

The number of elements on a factory floor that might cause a particular efficiency or quality problem make it nearly impossible to pick out a single tool, process or condition as the culprit. Due to supply chain disruptions (post-Covid), factories experience material shortage while logistics and procurement managers testify that material orders that used to be fulfilled in weeks now take months.

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

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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Part two of three: Servo-system regenerative resistor types and accessories

Motion Control Tips

In the first installment of this series, we explained the regenerative-power requirements for the controlled motion of servomotor systems. Here we detail common electrical protection circuitry. By Hurley Gill • Senior applications and systems engineer | Kollmorgen Designing a machine with servomotors, drives, and regenerative resistors requires consideration of numerous design factors.

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Weathering the Storm: Workforce Insights from the Gulf Coast Shipbuilders Conference

NIST

The Gulf Coast’s shipbuilding industry is a case study in resilience. Not only have the manufacturers there survived COVID-19, but during the same two-year span they have also dealt with a hurricane, rapid inflation, and a host of other calamities that would ruin most businesses. Given that they’ve bounced back, and the shipbuilding and repair industry now employs some 400,000 people nationally, it’s no surprise that America’s maritime manufacturers have some workforce lessons to teach … and we

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iBASEt Appoints Steve Modrall Chief Revenue Officer to Continue Accelerated Growth

iBASEt

Company expands commitment to growth in new customer sales and expansion of established customers. LAKE FOREST, Calif. – May 26, 2022 – iBASEt , the company that simplifies how complex products are built and maintained, today announced that Steve Modrall has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Modrall’s appointment marks the next step for iBASEt as it looks to further accelerate its growth in delivering value as a service to customers.

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ISCAR Drilling Heads for Flat Bottom Holes

WORCON

Shallow flat bottom holes are very common in different parts such as holes for screw heads, washers & springs. Which is the fastest way to produce shallow flat bottom holes? More about ISCAR Drilling Heads for Flat Bottom Holes see in video. In addition 2 new videos about ISO P and ISO M turning inserts […]. Objava ISCAR Drilling Heads for Flat Bottom Holes pojavila se prvi puta na Worcon.

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Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

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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Part three of three: Example of a rotary axis needing a regenerative resistor

Motion Control Tips

By Hurley Gill • Senior applications and systems engineer | Kollmorgen Please refer to part one and part two of this three-part series for background information on the functions and types of regenerative resistors for servo applications. Let’s now consider the worst-case deceleration of an axis needing to reach a zero velocity for a p-stop […].

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Kwasi Kwarteng launches inquiry into proposed takeover of Newport Wafer Fab

The Guardian Manufacturing

The business secretary says deal will be scrutinised under new National Security and Investment Act The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng , has launched an inquiry into the proposed takeover of the UK’s largest microchip manufacturer Newport Wafer Fab by Chinese-backed Nexperia. Kwarteng said on Wednesday that the deal will be scrutinised under the new National Security and Investment Act , which was introduced at the start of the year.

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Ford to Pay 40 States over False Advertising

MBT

The $19.2M settlement covers a range of Super Duty pickups.

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Manual Data Collection: Manufacturing’s Biggest Problem

Machine Metrics

Manufacturing has always relied on data to measure performance and identify areas of opportunity. But as technology has advanced, many manufacturers continue to operate as they have in the past.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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Part one of three: Selecting regenerative resistors to harvest servomotor energy

Motion Control Tips

Here we explain the data required for determining regenerative-power requirements and regen-resistor selection for the controlled motion of servomotor systems. By Hurley Gill • Senior applications and systems engineer | Kollmorgen Electric AC servomotors are either synchronous or asynchronous motors used in a closed-loop (servo) configurations for precise output control.

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Indian Economy and the Russo-Ukrainian War: Will it Be Short-term Pain, but Long-term Gain?

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Following an economic slowdown in 2019 and a sizeable contraction in 2020, the Indian economy returned to a sustained growth trajectory in 2021, buoyed by pandemic support measures, accommodative monetary policy, resumption of economic activity, and improving consumer sentiment. However, the onset of the Russo-Ukrainian war in February 2022 disrupted global trade flows and unleashed newfound volatility in global energy and commodity prices with profound implications for the Indian economy.

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Workplace Health: Ergonomics, Safety and Health Enhanced by Logistics Robots

Bastian Solution

Post originally published and provided courtesy of Scallog. In order to coordinate and absorb those retail flows as effectively as possible to meet demand, logistics engineers must become more efficient and productive, beyond trading off their resources as an adjustment variable. Automation, and specifically goods-to-person robotics, is a crucial element to ensure efficient logistics without compromising on the operator’s safety and well-being.

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Dyson reveals its big bet … robots

The Guardian Manufacturing

UK manufacturer aims to roll out machines capable of performing household chores such as washing up by 2030 Dyson has signalled it is placing a “big bet” on producing robots capable of household chores by 2030, as it looks to move beyond the vacuum cleaners, fans and dryers that made its founder one of the wealthiest British businessmen. The company, founded by billionaire Sir James Dyson, on Wednesday published photographs of robot arms being used in household settings, including cleaning furni

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Build & Own Scale-Ready Industrial IoT Solution on Flex83 Middleware

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

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SEEBURGER and TCG introduce New SAP Cloud Solution

Seeburger

We at SEEBURGER and TCG have enjoyed a close, successful partnership for some years now. During this time, the range of products we offer together has only increased. The focus of customers is now more and more on the use of cloud services. Our customers are also increasingly demanding flexible, scalable cloud solutions for reading […].

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Lumber Manufacturer Fined After Worker Killed by Forklift

MBT

A 45-year-old employee was run over while walking through the company’s shipping yard.

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Capacity Utilization – A Simple Guide

MRPEasy

Capacity utilization is an important KPI for manufacturing companies. It represents the percentage of production capacity (or productivity) that a factory, enterprise, or economy is operating at compared to its maximum potential capacity. What is capacity utilization? Capacity utilization refers to the actual rate of production of a company with installed production capacity, compared to […].

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New Website Immediately Increases Leads

NIST

For more than 50 years, Quality Patterns, Inc., a family-owned and operated company in New York City, has serviced clothing designers with its marking, grading, and pattern and sample making skills. It has proudly worked with some of the most well-known design houses, but also considers it a duty to support emerging designers. The company is consistently sent the most complex projects, is widely recognized as a top resource for engineering garments, and uses technological advancements to maximiz

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

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.

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Amazon Web Services en América Latina y su Estrategia de Crecimiento: todavía es Día 1

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Crecimiento de la Computación en la Nube. En 2011, AWS lanzó tres zonas de disponibilidad en Brasil para respaldar su plataforma global de computación en la nube, mientras que sus competidores continuaron sirviendo a los clientes latinoamericanos desde sus centros de datos de Miami durante varios años más. Esta fue la octava región lanzada por AWS en todo el mundo, lo que demuestra que América Latina era un foco de crecimiento.

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More industry heavyweights join Breathe Technologies

Breathe Technologies

Further strengthening our team with a high-profile Director and robotics specialist. We’re delighted to announce that our team of warehouse automation experts has expanded further with the appointment of Phil Houghton as Sales and Marketing Director and Mike Codd as Business Development Manager. A former board Director of KNAPP UK, Phil has over 30 years’ experience, having also held senior positions at Vanderlande, Wincanton, Christian Salvesen and Clipper Logistics.

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PanelView vs VersaView

DO Supply

VersaView and PanelView are Allen-Bradley operator interfaces from Rockwell Automation, with similar functionalities as Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs). These graphic operator terminals combine HMI software and hardware to allow users to interact with a controller and the system being controlled. An HMI terminal can vary from a physical control panel with indicator lights and keypad buttons… The post PanelView vs VersaView first appeared on Do Supply Tech Support.