Automation World
JULY 12, 2022
Advances in additive manufacturing are moving the technology in the direction of making production-ready parts. But before investing in 3D printing, take some time to understand the different types of equipment and materials.
The Fabricator
JULY 15, 2022
When people just do what they’re told and are cut out of the decision-making process, shop culture at any manufacturing company suffers. Good leadership and culture can’t exist in an environment that doesn’t protect employees.
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Plastics Today
JULY 15, 2022
Interdisciplinary research team seeks to develop thermoformable thermoplastic composites using renewable bast fibers as reinforcement.
i4.0 today
JULY 11, 2022
Challenge: Rauland , a subsidiary of AMETEK, is an American manufacturing company based in Mount Prospect, Illinois that produces workflow and life-safety solutions for hospitals and schools worldwide. Constantly growing as an organization, they recently set internal mandates to increase manufacturing capacity by 30%, while initiating a more data-driven approach across their business.
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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
Automation World
JULY 14, 2022
End users and integrators offer their insights into industry’s growing use of industrial robots, collaborative robots, and autonomous mobile robots.
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Gary Mintchell
JULY 12, 2022
I’ve written recently about what process automation suppliers have released in the area of carbon capture, methane leak detection, and other sustainability efforts. Today, I address a project that a few hundred people have worked on for a year. It’s called The Carbon Almanac. The book launches today. I’ve purchased a few. Do yourself a favor and get one.
The Fabricator
JULY 13, 2022
Wisconsin-based metal fabricator HUI Mfg. has figured out how to serve two distinctly different customer sectors successfully.
Automation World
JULY 15, 2022
Lenze offered an overview of its cloud offerings as well as its hardware portfolio at Automate 2022 in Detroit.
Robotics Automation News
JULY 15, 2022
ABB and Red Hat have agreed a global partnership to enable industries using ABB’s process automation and industrial software to scale rapidly and flexibly leveraging Red Hat’s industry leading enterprise platforms and application services built on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The collection, management and analysis of industrial plant data is critical to improve the efficiency […].
E&T
JULY 15, 2022
Visitors to two of Turin’s most popular galleries have had the opportunity to experience how 5G communications technology could be used to bring smart robots and virtual reality into museums. The demonstration, hosted by the Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art (GAM) and City Museum of Ancient Art (Palazzo Madama) in the Italian city during May, was the result of collaboration between public and private organisations that have been working together for three years to demonstrate the pote
The Fabricator
JULY 12, 2022
In today’s digitally connected world, manufacturers should do themselves a favor and pay attention. Machine and tooling manufacturer Wilson Tool Intl. experienced a cyberattack, and it wants to share its story in the hopes of helping others in the industry.
Automation World
JULY 14, 2022
The Festo Motion Control Package can add up to four axes of motion beyond the six axes of motion provided by Universal Robot’s collaborative robot products.
Robotics Automation News
JULY 15, 2022
Plex Systems, a Rockwell Automation company and provider of cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions, has released the results of its 7th annual study, The State of Smart Manufacturing Report. The research reveals that smart manufacturing adoption accelerated by 50 percent globally in 2021, and these new technologies are now solving the industry’s critical challenges.
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
Gary Mintchell
JULY 15, 2022
I haven’t had the opportunity to talk with John Dyck of CESMII or with Phoenix Contact executives for more than a couple of years. But I’m happy to see Phoenix Contact joining the organization. Work must be done in the US to add vigor to the manufacturing and industrial sector. Phoenix Contact Development and Manufacturing Inc., has joined CESMII –The Smart Manufacturing Institute.
Plastics Today
JULY 14, 2022
Country singer Toby Keith’s 2011 hit “Red Solo Cup” is likely the most plastic-packaging-forward song ever.
Automation World
JULY 12, 2022
Using a connected automation architecture anchored by Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk software enables Oxford Landing winemakers to specify process streams, crushing speeds, and fermentation schedules.
Robotics Automation News
JULY 14, 2022
An IT security audit is an important process that should be performed regularly in order to protect your business from potential cyber threats. In this blog post, we will explore what an IT security audit is, why it’s important, and the top 5 IT security audit companies. We’ll also take a look at the steps […].
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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
Gary Mintchell
JULY 14, 2022
Technology pundits have extolled hydrogen as an energy source that makes sense from environmental and sustainable points-of-view for many years. Emerson recently hosted an online conference focused on what it is doing to help customers develop hydrogen production. We are finally on the cusp of a breakthrough. One problem hydrogen shares with electricity is dirty generation.
Plastics Today
JULY 15, 2022
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) resin grade from Polyplastics enables use of laser welding in previously challenging applications.
Automation World
JULY 11, 2022
The convergence of IT and operations technology requires specific skills associated with roles in both departments, which sometimes requires integrators to act more as change facilitators than engineers.
Robotics Automation News
JULY 15, 2022
Cross Company, a 100 percent employee-owned industrial technology company, is partnering with Doosan Robotics Americas to bring its collaborative robot (cobot) technology to the south-eastern United States. Doosan Robotics was founded in South Korea in 2015 and following three years of research and development they developed a range of four cobot models that use their […].
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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.
Gary Mintchell
JULY 14, 2022
FDT Group Managing Director Steve Biegacki joined Utthunga on a LinkedIn Live session this morning (7 am CDT) to discuss migrating FDT DTMs to the latest version FDT 3.0 UE. He discussed the benefits of the new FDT Hub which contains a central repository of DTMs such that users need not search other files to find the latest versions. FDT is also no longer tied to Microsoft Windows.
Control Engineering
JULY 15, 2022
A strain-sensing smart skin developed at Rice University that uses very small structures, carbon nanotubes , to monitor and detect damage in large structures is ready for prime time. The “strain paint” first revealed by Rice in 2012 uses the fluorescent properties of nanotubes to show when a surface has been deformed by stress. Now developed as part of a non-contact optical monitoring system known as S4, the multilayered coating can be applied to large surfaces — bridges, buildings, ships and
Automation World
JULY 11, 2022
See how software providers are continuing to move towards SaaS models for developing, delivering, and monetizing their work, and how that trend is breaking into the manufacturing space.
Robotics Automation News
JULY 14, 2022
Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is a 3D printing technology that uses melted plastic filament to build up objects layer by layer. FDM parts are typically made from thermoplastic materials such as ABS, PLA, or PC. Once the object is printed, it can be finished using various methods, such as sanding, painting, or machining. CNC machining […].
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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.
Gary Mintchell
JULY 13, 2022
Two product trends flow into my inbox the past few months. One that I’ve recently devoted space concerns open automation. The other reveals constant activity in the general robot market. Whether cobots or Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), energy and innovation abound. This news comes from Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) who recently introduced a new software foundation that enables more robust and scalable AMRs for faster missions, tighter integration with other systems, and enhanced cybersecurit
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
JULY 12, 2022
San Antonio, TX — 12 July 2022 — Recently, Frost & Sullivan researched the Malaysian hospital industry and, based on its analysis results, recognizes Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) with the 2022 Company of the Year Award. The company is accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) and the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), and its medical laboratories are certified by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Automation World
JULY 12, 2022
By providing low-risk training, always up-to-date cybersecurity, and no need to manage on-site technology, Emerson’s DeltaV Simulation Cloud illustrates why more industrial companies are moving to cloud-based operations technology software.
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