Design World

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By Keith Skidmore, Director of Custom Solutions, Sales, Interface When aerospace companies invest billions of dollars to build a spacecraft, they need assurance that their investments are protected. One of the key ways to do this is by force measurement, which provides test and real-time data on the feasibility and safety of lifting major aerospace… The post Spacecraft manufacturers use the force appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Deep Robotics, a developer of quadrupedal robots, has launched its X30 quadruped robot, a “flagship product” designed to meet core industry needs in multiple fields, including inspection of power stations, factories, pipeline corridors, emergency rescue, fire detection, scientific research and more.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 18, 2023

After attending several technology supplier user conferences this summer and fall, a colleague asked why suppliers are emphasizing software. I ponder this question in this podcast essay. And ask what the new breed of engineers will bring with new ideas. Maybe Arduino control platforms? Worth asking. A link to the audio podcast. A link to a video on my YouTube channel.

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SMMT

OCTOBER 17, 2023

New figures reveal tariff threat to EU-made battery electric vehicles could result in a £3,400 average price hike if unworkable rules of origin are implemented in January. 10% tariffs would also add £3,600 to cost of British-built BEVs sold in Europe, with conventional ICE models unaffected on both sides. Auto sector calls on EU and UK to delay introduction of new rules of origin requirements to 2027 or put competitiveness, the EV transition and net zero ambitions at risk.

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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?

Design World

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Winning entries in the 2023 LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Awards were announced by WTWH Media today in 11 categories: Advanced Materials Connectivity Embedded Computing Fluid Power Industrial Automation Mechanical Motion Control Power Electronics Software Switches & Sensors, and Test & Measurement. These brands cross four of the company’s design engineering brands: Design World, Fluid… The post 2023 LEAP Awards winners are announced!

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E&T

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The RAND Corporation has released a report warning that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots could be used to facilitate biological attacks by providing advice on how to conceal the true purpose of the purchase of anthrax, smallpox and plague bacteria. The research team conducted tests on LLMs – although it did not reveal which ones – that it accessed through an application programming interface (API), similar to that of OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Bard.

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In this video, you will find an integrated pick and place solution featuring Epson SCARA robots along with a vision and feeding system by Asyril. A machine tending solution by Robotiq featuring Pickit 3D vision and using a UR5 collaborative robot is also shown. The latest development by UR, the UR20 is featured in a palletizing example. Finally, the new (AMS) Air Management System by SMC Automation is presented that promises to reduce air consumption and lower the cost of production.

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Design World

OCTOBER 17, 2023

On Thursday, October 19th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time, we’ll be announcing the winners of the 2023 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program). You may register for the live announcement here: [link] What we feel sets this awards program apart from so many others is the involvement of the engineering community. Each year, our… The post LEAP Awards judging panel for 2023 unveiled; winners to be announced Thursday appeared first on Design World.

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The Fabricator

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Longtime United Autoworkers Member and Detroit-based blogger Josh Welton offers his take on the UAW's strike against the Big Three automakers and some context to on-going contract negotiations.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Is your knowledge or experience limited to your historian or perhaps also an SQL database? It’s worth your time following the variety of database products that may help you in your manufacturing digital transformation. This release is from MongoDB. I am retaining all the “about” paragraphs below the news in case you are not sure who this is and may want additional information.

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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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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of the digital economy, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a revolutionary force. Spearheaded by the pioneering Immediate Definity 360 which is an Online trading platform, these alternative coins have sparked global interest in decentralized financial systems.

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Design World

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The winners of the 2023 LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Awards were announced earlier this week in a digital ceremony, with products across 11 categories, including Industrial Automation. Critical to LEAP’s success is the involvement of the engineering community. The Design World editorial team assembled a top-notch independent judging panel, comprised of a cross-section… The post Winners announced in the 2023 LEAP Awards Industrial Automation category appeared first o

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A recent Interact Analysis report finds that the global market for key components used in industrial robots reached $12.1 billion in 2022. The 14.7 percent year-on-year increase was driven by the production of collaborative and SCARA robots. The report notes that the growth of the components market will likely slow down over time, as the robot market matures and stabilizes.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This workshop at Texas A&M Harnessing Digital Transformation Through Asset Data and Systems Interoperability is next week. I’ve only just heard about it. Data and systems interoperability is something I’ve worked on for years. Evidently someone at Texas A&M has been researching. They will be presenting ideas next week. I have asked if I could get an interview to post after the conference.

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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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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of finance and technology, blockchain payment gateways have emerged as a transformative force. They serve as the crucial link between traditional fiat currencies and the burgeoning realm of cryptocurrencies.

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Design World

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Workplace safety is a growing concern as more warehouses become automated. The new ANSI/A3 R15.08-2-2023 focuses on mobile robot systems integration. As the use of mobile robots continues to surge in industrial settings, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has unveiled the second installment of its flagship safety standard for industrial mobile robots.

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E&T

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In wide-ranging review of the UK’s infrastructure, the body asserted that electrification was the only viable option for decarbonising buildings at scale and reducing the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. Gas boilers currently heat around 88 per cent of English buildings, but need to be phased out rapidly for the country to meet its climate commitments.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Beatles and Doctor Who discovered it in the 60s, TFI Friday and the photographer Rankin in the 90s. Now there’s a new renaissance of this hot British invention When Ringo Starr popped into a shop in Birkenhead in 1963, little did he know that his visit would help change the future of what was to become a celebrated British brand. The Beatles’ drummer had stopped off to buy a lava lamp, the brightly coloured interior piece that has hypnotised millions over the years with its slow-moving excha

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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

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Amazon has revealed that it now has over 750,000 robots working collaboratively with employees, taking on highly repetitive tasks and freeing employees up to “better deliver for our customers”.

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Design World

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Recent years have seen small increases in STEM diversity with slightly more women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in the field than in the past. That’s according to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) of the National Science Foundation. Nearly a quarter of the U.S. workforce (34.9M people) is now employed in… The post Changes in engineering and STEM-worker demographics appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

OCTOBER 17, 2023

114 Vestas V164-10.0 MW turbines at Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm have all been switched on, taking the country a step closer to net zero. The 1,075MW wind farm has enough capacity to power nearly 1.6 million homes annually – approximately two-thirds of all homes in Scotland – displacing over 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from electricity generated by fossil fuels every year.

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This video features SCARA and 6-axis robots from Epson’s All-In-One portfolio with integrated controllers for simple, cost-effective design. Also shown is the UR3, the most compact collaborative robot offered by UR. AMR (Automated Mobile Robot) technology from MiR is shown with the MIR250 (250 Kg payload), with a max of 1350 Kg on the MiR 1350. SNAP SIGNAL from Banner makes legacy equipment Industry 4.0 ready by simply overlaying their sensing solution on existing hardware.

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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.

Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The management of modern commercial buildings has undergone a dramatic transformation with the evolution of building automation systems. From simple electrical controls to today’s intelligent analytics platforms, data has become the driving force enabling smarter and more efficient building operations.

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Design World

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Advantech is hosting the 2023 Industrial-IoT World Partner Conference, Oct. 26–28 in Taipei, Taiwan. The IoT technology company hosts numerous partner events so that experts from around the globe can congregate, explore the latest tech, and discuss the future. Design World is attending the upcoming Industrial-IoT conference to gain insights on trends and innovations for… The post Get ready to innovate at Advantech’s World Partner Conference appeared first on Design World.

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The Fabricator

OCTOBER 19, 2023

There's surprising number of parallels between metal fabrication and CIA technical intelligence says David Pietrocola. The former CIA officer now runs an automation business called Cohesive Robotics that serves job shops.

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E&T

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Lunar dust potentially poses serious risks to both astronauts and their equipment on the Moon’s surface. According to Nasa, it is composed of fine crushed rock – an abrasive substance that can damage lunar landers and human lungs if inhaled, as well as interfere with instruments and mechanisms. Lunar dust even causes radiators to overheat and can destroy spacesuits.

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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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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In a world where innovation drives progress, 3D printing has emerged as a game-changing technology. Sculpteo is reshaping industries from aerospace and healthcare, to fashion and automotive. Among the many service providers, Sculpteo is a pioneer. They offer a wide array of cutting-edge solutions to individuals and businesses alike.

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Design World

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A growing number of new remote IOs are using Ethernet instead of PROFIBUS to connect to the controller. smartLink SW-HT responds to this trend by providing an Ethernet connection to tunnel the HART commands to the remote IOs. As the only solution on the market, smartLink SW-HT enables the use of remote I/Os from various… The post HART Multiplexer Software supports Turck excom and Siemens ET 200iSP Remote I/Os appeared first on Design World.

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The Fabricator

OCTOBER 14, 2023

ERP, MES, CRM, PLM, WMS—the manufacturing software initialisms go on and on. The trick is accessing all the data and turning it into useful information. The latest software, some with AI-based interfaces, aims to do just that.

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Protein Evolution, US DOE Labs target artificial intelligence-based development of enzymes for recycling as well as enzyme production scale-up.

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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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