Control.com
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Regardless of industry, codes and standards developed by organizations including ISO, ANSI, and IEEE are an integral part of the environment in which we work and have a major influence on engineering and design.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Modern machine design is all about delivering higher performance at a lower cost with higher reliability. Delivering these often-conflicting performance characteristics is the mark of a great designer, and for the most common form of industrial motion, rotation, newer applications such as SCARA robots and their end effectors need torque with low mass in the… The post Why frameless makes sense for critical motor applications appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Department of weird headlines—from today’s OPC Foundation news, “DCS Vendors Shift Toward OPC UA Over Classic.” There is some nuance. But it caused a double take. From The Athletic newsletter, “NFL Playoff Predictor, updated projections.” It’s only the second week of the season. Predict? Supposedly Yogi Berra stated, “Predictions are difficult, especially about the future.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The problem is that there are so many protocols that need to coexist because each delivers a unique set of features and benefits. However, time sensitive networking delivers a solution.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
PUDU D7, a first-generation semi-humanoid robot, is built to adapt to varied applications. | Source: Pudu Robotics Pudu Technology today unveiled its latest service robot, the PUDU D7. It is the company’s first “semi-humanoid robot,” a term it introduced earlier this year. Pudu said it expects to fully commercialize the robot in 2025. “We are excited to introduce the PUDU D7, which highlights our commitment to continuous technological and product innovation,” stated
Design World
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The Timken Company has earned a spot on Fast Company’s list of Best Workplaces for Innovators as a finalist in the manufacturing category. This recognition highlights companies across the globe that encourage employees throughout the organization to invent new and better ways of doing business. “Throughout our 125 years as a company, our employees have… The post Timken named one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for innovators in manufacturing appeared first on Design Wor
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Optical or magnetic sensor technologies tend to have difficulties combining high accuracy and contamination resistance. However, inductive sensing technology can provide reliable and robust position-sensing capabilities for multiple industrial applications.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
A whitepaper explains how to reduce robot jitter with software for greater industrial productivity. Source: BlackBerry QNX Robots need to precisely synchronize for manufacturing applications such as assembly, welding, and materials handling. BlackBerry QNX recently released a whitepaper on “Optimizing Robotic Precision: Unleashing Real-Time Performance with Advanced Foundational Software Solutions.” The document provides guidance to manufacturers on reducing jitter in high-speed robo
Design World
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
It’s been six months since the DW team met with igus for the launch and open house of the company’s Michigan-based “Enjoyneering” Center last winter. For a company that has historically moved on new initiatives as quickly as Igus, six months is actually a fair amount of time. So I was excited to sit down… The post Joyful Joyful: igus at IMTS 2024 appeared first on Design World.
Control.com
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Embedded, modular, panel mount, distributed, machine mount, and remote, oh my! What does it all mean, and how are you supposed to know which one to choose for your application?
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Automation World
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
By focusing on and managing the right data, analytics can offer diagnostics-level insights, providing answers for the reasons why problems occurring and what needs to be fixed.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Through the GXO Incubation Program, the 3PL is testing the Reflex humanoid on the warehouse floor. | Credit: GXO Logistics GXO Logistics Inc. this week announced a new agreement with Reflex Robotics to pilot Reflex’s “general-purpose” robot for deployment into live operations. Adrian Stoch , chief automation officer of GXO, told The Robot Report that the company is currently in the early stages of trials and pilots with the Reflex robots.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Engineers around the world are invited to apply for the 12th manus award in 2025. For more than two decades, the German manufacturer igus has been honoring applications that feature bold and sustainable use of plastic plain bearings. The winners will receive prize money of up to €5,000. The pressure on engineers in their day-to-day… The post Have a creative application for a plastic bearing?
Automation Mag
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) recently announced a newly designed seven-school structure for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new structure is designed to enhance connections between NAIT programs and the industries they serve, ensuring graduates are equipped to meet evolving workforce demands. One of the seven newly created schools is the School of Manufacturing and Automation , offering programs tailored to meet the demands of the manufacturing and automation sectors.
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Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
New functionalities include remote monitoring and OEE measurement, as well as diagnostics and debugging that can be performed across industrial cells.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
One of ABB’s healthcare initiatives was its partnership with XtalPi, where it helped build automated laboratory workstations. | Source: ABB Robotics With each passing year, labor shortages and complexity increase for the healthcare industry. From pharmacies to hospitals, businesses are struggling to find and keep qualified workers. At the same time, advances in research mean that laboratory and medical procedures require greater speed and precision.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Visumatic’s VSC-900 automatic screwdriver is an affordable way to begin your automation process. This simple handheld screw feeding and driving system is perfect for higher torque applications. The screwfeeder bowl is filled and the screws are then oriented and fed to the tooling tip. The automatic screwdriver installs each fastener to the proper torque.
Control.com
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
ABB has expanded and upgraded the safety capability of flagship VFDs with an Ethernet/IP CIP plug-in module capable of sending safe torque off (STO) and safe stop signals without additional wiring.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
From data exploration and document access to SQL query generation, Snowflake’s new Copilot application is designed to boost productivity.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
US car manufacturers that have switched to making electric vehicles (EVs) have had to employ at least three times more employees, bucking expectations that the shift would require fewer workers, according to research.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
AutomationDirect has added LUTZE ELECTRONIC shielded or unshielded flexible control and signal cable. This industrial-grade multi-conductor cable is suitable for machines and machine tools, plant cabling, HVAC technology, assembly/production lines, process instrumentation, and industrial controls. These cables are 300 V rated and are third-party evaluated by ECOLAB for resistance to cleaning agents and chemicals commonly… The post LUTZE ELECTRONIC flexible control and signal cable have man
Control.com
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Zebra Technologies has announced its newly upgraded Aurora machine vision software, which integrates new deep learning tools for enhanced visual inspection applications.
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Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Maxon launches three-step configurator enabling users to design a complete, built-to-order motor drive system.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Today’s manufacturing isn’t your father’s manufacturing. It’s clean and bright, not dark, dirty, or dangerous—right? Maybe, but just look at that blue haze in the weld shop.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Allient Inc., a leader in innovative motor solutions, proudly announces the launch of the Electroflux Series, a groundbreaking line of motors designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern robotics and advanced mechanical applications. The Electroflux Series motors are engineered to deliver unmatched precision, efficiency, and reliability, making them ideal for a wide range of… The post Allient introduces Electroflux Series for advanced robotics appeared first on Design World.
The Guardian Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
The SNP is keen to keep the issue alive, but others, including former PM Gordon Brown, say leaving the UK could see the economy founder Rosyth dockyard lies just upstream of the three bridges – two road and one rail – that span the Firth of Forth. But on a September morning it is impossible to see the river through the thick early mist that blankets central Scotland.
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i4.0 today
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
CYPHER Learning , provider of the leading modern learning platform for business and academic settings, today released a new study on workers’ concerns and aspirations around using AI in the workplace. The study found that while AI is reshaping job roles in a positive way to remove repetitive tasks, workplace digital divides between ages, gender and seniority are deepening.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Opentrons’ Flex Prep robot can perform pipetting tasks such as sample reformatting, plate prep, dilutions, concentration normalization, cherry-picking, and more. | Source: Opentrons Opentrons Labworks, Inc. launched its Flex Prep robot this week. It’s paired with new no-code software that allows users to set up pipetting tasks and execute that workflow all through a touchscreen.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced that Lippincott, DigiKey’s renowned branding agency, has been awarded Gold in the Graphis Design Awards 2025 global design competition for DigiKey’s brand refresh. The Graphis Design Awards 2025 highlight award-winning creative work that sets new global design… The post DigiKey brand refresh wins gold at 2025 Gr
MRPEasy
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Manufacturing overhead is an essential part of manufacturing cost accounting and should be a key factor in determining your products’ prices. In this post, we review manufacturing overhead basics and see how manufacturing software can help streamline cost accounting. What is manufacturing overhead? Manufacturing overhead, or factory overhead, is a company’s indirect cost of production. […] The post Manufacturing Overhead – How Indirect Costs Affect Your Bottom Line appeared fir
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Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.
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