Design World
APRIL 25, 2023
Ewellix, which is owned by the Schaeffler Group, has introduced a new e-MOVEKIT to help designers and manufacturers of mobile machinery simplify the specification, assembly, and testing of electric linear actuation systems. The e-MOVEKIT has been developed in response to the growing trend towards electrification of motion systems in mobile and off-highway equipment.
Automation World
APRIL 28, 2023
Robot implementations continue to become simpler, despite the explosion of robotic growth and manufacturing of the last few years
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NIST Manufacturing
APRIL 25, 2023
Today, the U.S.
E&T
APRIL 27, 2023
The letter was compiled by the Association for Mathematical Consciousness Science (AMCS), which described it as " a wakeup call for the tech sector, the scientific community and society in general". In the document , dozens of academics from respected institutions have warned that the computing power and capabilities of AI systems are accelerating at a pace that exceeds the progress made in understanding their capabilities and “alignment” with human values.
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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.
Design World
APRIL 24, 2023
Doosan Robotics Americas, a global leader in industrial and collaborative robotics, has announced an exclusive partnership with Everysys, a Swiss manufacturer of professional coffee machines. The Eversys Cameo coffee machine will now be featured in DR. Presso, Doosan’s robot café module. PRESSO can prepare 15 types of hot and cold coffee, now with the same… The post Doosan Robotics and Eversys to offer premium coffee drinks at DR.
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Canadian Manufacturing
APRIL 27, 2023
GreenPower’s EV Star line-up is available to New Jersey customers through H.K. Truck Center and are eligible for the New Jersey ZIP program. PARSIPPANY — GreenPower Motor Company Inc., announced the appointment of H.K. Truck Center as its dealer for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in the central New Jersey market. H.K. Truck Center has been a provider in sales, service, parts, leasing and rentals for truck owners and operators throughout the Northeast for over 40 years. “We are e
Gary Mintchell
APRIL 28, 2023
Moving past Mindsphere (now integrated into this platform), Siemens has integrated a new platform for industrial automation and business. The have launched Xcelerator and now add Industrial Operations X. I see this as part of a trend where established control and automation suppliers are scrambling to show financial markets that they are cool, hip software developers.
Design World
APRIL 25, 2023
· New AI-enabled navigation technology allows AMRs to make intelligent decisions in dynamic and challenging environments · Technology reduces commissioning time by up to 20 percent, requiring less calibration and no change to infrastructure ·Increases flexibility for fast-changing intralogistics requirements in production, logistics, healthcare, and retail ABB Robotics has transformed its Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)… The post ABB transforms AMR performance with launch of Visual SLAM te
Automation Mag
APRIL 28, 2023
OTTO Motors has entered into a strategic partnership with Nord Modules to develop and integrate new modular solutions to enhance the capabilities of mobile robots. OTTO Motors explains in a press statement that this partnership will help them to create new opportunities for automation in factories around the world. “As demand for automation continues to grow globally, manufacturers need a reliable, innovative and trusted solution,” said Matt Rendall, CEO and co-founder of OTTO Motors.
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Plastics News
APRIL 25, 2023
Techniplas US LLC has acquired Proper Group's Anderson, S.C., manufacturing operations.
Gary Mintchell
APRIL 27, 2023
A little news emanating from Hannover. I’ll have much more. This is one of few still dredging up the Industrie 4.0 term. It also brings up a concept dear to me—interoperability. Bitkom and the OPC Foundation cooperate for the common goal of establishing and implementing interoperable interfaces for Industrie 4.0 The digital association Bitkom e.V. and the OPC Foundation announced a collaboration at Hannover Messe 2023.
Design World
APRIL 28, 2023
The LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. This dynamic competition honors the most innovative engineered products/components across several of our flagship brands: Design World, Fluid Power World, and EE World. Submissions for the 2023 LEAP Awards program are being accepted starting today, April… The post 2023 LEAP Awards now open for nominations appeared first on Design
The Fabricator
APRIL 27, 2023
Metal fabricators and manufacturers need to take steps to ensure that cybercriminals stay out of their information technology systems.
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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.
Plastics News
APRIL 24, 2023
North American resin prices have mostly been flat or up slightly in early 2023, but “April’s going to get interesting,” according to Plastics News senior reporter Frank Esposito.
Gary Mintchell
APRIL 27, 2023
OPC UA via HTTP REST allows IT-Applications access to OPC UA applications and their data described in over 90+ standardized domain-specific information models The OPC Foundation has announced that it expands the OPC UA standard with a RESTful interface to allow access from anywhere in the world to information made available by implementations of over 90 standardized information models by IT-applications.
Design World
APRIL 28, 2023
German motion plastics company igus has held the biennial manus awards since 2003. This competition recognizes creative, economical, innovative, and sustainable applications that incorporate plastic lead screws, linear actuators, plain bearings, linear bearings, and slides into industrial designs. This is the third iteration where Design World’s own VP, Editorial Director, Paul J.
The Fabricator
APRIL 26, 2023
Aside from quality, supply chain, personnel, compliance, and hosts of other complexities, scheduling alone is complicated for many manufacturing businesses. So how is one Utah-based metal fabrication shop tackling the high-mix scheduling problem? OSH Cut Founder/CEO Caleb Chamberlain explains in his latest column.
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
Robotics Automation News
APRIL 26, 2023
Discover how AI and ML can potentially change the software development industry, and how AI affects software development and minimizes developers’ workload Software development is a long, complex, and expensive process. Business owners – and developers themselves – constantly seek ways to optimize it.
Gary Mintchell
APRIL 26, 2023
ODVA announced that process device profiles have been added to The EtherNet/IPTM Specification to provide automation practitioners with another critical tool to help optimize plant operations. Process device profiles provide a standard format for process variables and diagnostics across an array of devices for smoother vendor interoperability and easier DCS and PLC data integration from EtherNet/IP-enabled field devices.
Design World
APRIL 25, 2023
EXAIR products are engineered to improve efficiency while increasing facility safety in the process. This ongoing focus on standards and personnel safety has earned EXAIR NEMA 4 Cabinet Cooler Systems an upgraded CE certification under their latest safety directives. Performed by an independent laboratory, this new certification not only provides added utility in processes that… The post EXAIR announces upgraded certification for NEMA 4 cabinet coolers appeared first on Design World.
The Fabricator
APRIL 24, 2023
Last month's FMA Annual Meeting in Las Vegas highlighted the need for outreach, but also showed all the enriching teamwork and problem-solving that the metal fabrication sector has to offer the manufacturing industry as whole.
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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
Robotics Automation News
APRIL 25, 2023
Leveraging IoT Technology for Successful Obesity Management Obesity is a global health challenge that affects millions of people and is associated with a range of chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Gary Mintchell
APRIL 25, 2023
In the category of people moving on and qualified replacements needed, this post-Hannover news came to me from FDT Group. I’ve known and interviewed Paul Brooks for many years. I don’t know Mr. Birkhofer, but I’m sure these are great additions to the board. FDT Group, an international, non-profit industry association supporting the evolution of FDT technology for industrial device management announced that Paul Brooks, manager, technology business development, strategic development for Rockwell
Design World
APRIL 27, 2023
SolaHD, an Emerson brand, has launched a next-generation power solution that brings network connectivity to its SDN-D high-performance DC power supply, enabling it to serve as an IIoT-ready device providing condition monitoring, asset tracking, and quick troubleshooting in addition to serving as a power converter. Connecting the new SolaHD Communication Module (SCM) to an SDN-D… The post Emerson launches IIoT-ready power supply solution appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
APRIL 22, 2023
With Hannover Messe as its showcase, Schneider Electric unveiled several new products and services aimed at helping industrial companies manage energy use and meet net-zero commitments.
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E&T
APRIL 28, 2023
A report from the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee (BEISC) has called on the government to “rapidly” increase the generation of fossil fuel-free electricity or risk facing limits to the volume of electric vehicles and heat pumps that can be powered through low-carbon electricity. The body said that, at the current pace, the UK is risking its efforts to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, while also being stuck paying more for energy.
Gary Mintchell
APRIL 25, 2023
The first time edge compute and edge applications came my way was through IT companies—Dell in 2015 and HPE in 2017. They both still have edge devices and “edge-to-cloud” strategies. Neither comes to me with information or invitations to user groups anymore. Even though you might expect the natural “edge” in manufacturing would lie with the automation vendors, such is not the case.
Design World
APRIL 28, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric Automation announces the upgrade option of Vibration Cutting Control (VCC) through hardware to its M8 Series CNC as a solution to eliminate chip strands while machining difficult-to-cut material, such as stainless steel, at faster cutting speeds. Machine tool and Automotive industries alike often experience delays and defects in processes due to long strands… The post Mitsubishi Electric Automation releases CNC Oscillation Cutting function appeared first on Design World
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