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2022 LEAP Awards winners are unveiled!

Design World

Winning entries in the 2022 LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Awards were announced by WTWH Media today in 14 categories: Additive Manufacturing Advanced Materials Connectivity Embedded Computing Fastener Technology Hydraulics Industrial Automation Mechanical Motion Control Pneumatics Power Electronics Software Switches & Sensors, and Test & Measurement.

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Digitalization Changes Everyone’s Job

Automation World

With a direct, high-level view of the impacts across industry, Microsoft’s Jeff Winter says when digital transformation is successful, it fundamentally changes everyone’s job. But how many companies are ready for that?

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How Does Digital Transformation Enable Sustainability?

Cisco Manufacturing

Manufacturers can contribute to corporate and global sustainability goals by building an intelligent plant to better manage energy, waste, and materials. To accomplish this, they can employ new and better capabilities by: Extending the life and optimizing the use of legacy equipment through performance monitoring. Monitoring inventory for consumables, packaging, and scrap.

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Austrian mold maker Haidlmair opens US subsidiary

Plastics News

Haidlmair specializes in tooling for large plastic products such as beverage crates, pallets, technical parts and automotive components.

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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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A life-long love of engineering

Design World

Meghan Olds, Director of Operations, Powder Atomization, Oerlikon BS, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan MS, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Dayton Meghan Olds’ journey with engineering began in elementary school. Encouraging young students to explore their creativity, the school offered an accelerated program that included competitions focused on invention.

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Responding to Disruption with Sustainable Technology and Leadership

Automation World

Schneider Electric lays out its sustainability and digital transformation strategy to help industry address the ongoing series of disruptions impacting business.

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Lenovo Celebrates 30th Anniversary of ThinkSystem Innovation with  Broadest Portfolio Enhancement in its History

Gary Mintchell

My knowledge of Lenovo stopped not long after its acquisition of the ThinkPad line of laptops and other personal computing devices many years ago. I accepted an invitation to a press event recently. Good thing. I’ve been attending IT company conferences for a few year. Turns out that Lenovo is a strong competitor in this market. They amazed me with the depth and breadth of their product line.

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Spotlight on Women in Engineering – Yejee Choi

Design World

Yejee Choi, Test Engineer, Allegro MicroSystems Electrical and computer engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Yejee Choi is currently a test engineer at Allegro MicroSystems. She was raised in Korea until the age of 14 when her family relocated to Ghana. Upon high school graduation, Yejee decided to come to the United States where she studied… The post Spotlight on Women in Engineering – Yejee Choi appeared first on Design World.

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Battling Obsolescence and Risk Begins with an IT/OT Assessment

Automation World

During any technology assessment to determine the need for an upgrade, a direct line of communication from integrators to decision makers and maintenance and engineering teams can help them better understand how to evaluate potential solutions.

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Most Popular Programming Languages for Automation

Robotics Automation News

Basically, programming languages are sets of rules for communicating with machines. To get the most out of automated testing, one should require practical knowledge in at least one automation programming language. The Udemy JavaScript course review might be helpful for those thinking about such an opportunity. Read on to learn more about these crucial and […].

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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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Avnu Alliance Expands TSN Test Tool Ecosystem

Gary Mintchell

A few years ago I thought Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) had potential benefits for industrial networking. This IEEE standard would do the synchronizing that only custom chips do now. As a standard, commercially available chips should be plentiful and inexpensive. Technical snafus ensued. We are still waiting. There are advances. Avnu Alliance, the industry forum driving deterministic capabilities into open, standards-based networking, announced expansion of its time sensitive networking (TSN)

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Würth Elektronik components now available to electronics engineers

Design World

CELUS, a provider of cloud-based electronics engineering automation software, announces that Würth Elektronik, a global manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, has signed up to become a Component Partner to the CELUS Engineering Platform. The two companies will collaborate to integrate Würth Elektronik components into the CELUS component database, further strengthening CELUS’ capabilities to automate… The post Würth Elektronik components now available to electronics en

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Variable Frequency Drive and Motor Soft Starter Comparisons

Automation World

Tri Tech Automation’s Jacob Becker explains the key differences and functionality overlaps between variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motor soft starters as well as how to determine which one is best for your application.

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Mold maker Big 3 marks its growth at K 2022

Plastics News

U.S.-based blow and injection mold maker Big 3 Precision Products comes to K 2022 with a more global footprint.

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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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IoT Bridge Connects OT Data to Microsoft Azure

Gary Mintchell

MQTT is a de facto standard transport protocol in the IT world for communications. Cirrus Link and partners have been expanding the use for IoT in industrial applications. Along the way the Sparkplug information model was developed to assist the communication. This announcement adds Microsoft Azure to the portfolio. Automatically connect MQTT Sparkplug models to Azure to accelerate industrial IoT time-to-value Cirrus Link announced availability of the IoT Bridge for Microsoft Azure available on

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Retrofitting discrete and process automation in agriculture

Design World

Automating the agricultural industry presents many challenges due to the wide-ranging locations and the need for solutions to be cost-effective and maintainable. We’ve successfully upgraded existing systems using PLC, HMI, networking, and automation products. By Vinny Endres • Bitmasked Automation A family farm or dairy can be an interesting place for a kid to grow… The post Retrofitting discrete and process automation in agriculture appeared first on Design World.

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Steel prices still sliding despite labor concerns

The Fabricator

Certain factors are in place for a potential spike in steel prices, but most steel consumers don’t seem phased by it.

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High prices threaten plastics innovation

Plastics News

The German plastics industry is facing debilitating energy and raw material shortages going into the K 2022 trade show.

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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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Skills Gap Threatens to Stall Industrial Digital Transformation

Gary Mintchell

This one shouldn’t surprise anyone. Hitachi Vantara commissioned a study by 451 Research to determine if there is a skills shortage that could inhibit industrial digital transformation. Competing priorities and skills shortages in IoT, AI/ML data science and robotics undermine potential progress in IT/OT convergence and security. Research found a lack of digital skills is jeopardizing industries’ digital transformation initiatives.

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Society of Women Engineers bestows awards on 3 Sandia staff, including its highest honor

Design World

The Society of Women Engineers has bestowed awards on three Sandia National Laboratories employees. Senior scientist Tina Nenoff received the society’s highest honor, the Achievement Award, chemical engineer Yuliya Preger received a Rising Technical Contributor Award and researcher Nedra Bonal received a Patent Recognition Award. The society bestows awards annually to professionals, collegiates and groups… The post Society of Women Engineers bestows awards on 3 Sandia staff, including its

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New York manufacturer starts its Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) journey

The Fabricator

A diversified contract manufacturer on Long Island has transformed the way it processes orders and quotes jobs. Allen Machine Products is just getting started.

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Kickstart: A fine for child labor

Plastics News

An Alabama automotive plastics supplier is facing more than $47,000 in combined fines from state and federal Department of Labor for hiring a 13-year-old and two 15-year-olds to work at a plant in Alexander City, Ala.

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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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Top 5 Benefits of Prefab Steel Buildings

Robotics Automation News

Building a new structure from the ground up can be a huge undertaking. But prefab steel buildings are rising in popularity, and for good reasons. More people are turning to steel prefabs to create structures for various purposes. Read on if you want to know more about prefab steel buildings and their advantages. 1. Durability […].

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Helping the world through engineering

Design World

Ellen J Ferraro, PhD, Vice President, Engineering & Mission Assurance, Raytheon Intelligence & Space B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering For Ellen Ferraro, the attraction of engineering is the problem solving she gets to do. “Not just problem solving for the sake of problem solving,” she says, “but solving technical issues… The post Helping the world through engineering appeared first on Design World.

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Fixing the rep of blue-collar jobs

The Fabricator

If manufacturers want to stay in the contest for talent and win it, they’re going to have to pull out all the stops—manufacturing camps, apprenticeship programs, flexible work schedules, retraining allowances, scholarships, marketing campaigns, and more.

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Sales hit high, goodbye to tie says Sumitomo (SHI) Demag CEO

Plastics News

Gerd Liebig at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag says processing post-consumer resin is not insurmountable; the technological challenge is to control non-uniform materials through process monitoring.

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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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Underground structure built with robots cuts time and costs

E&T

The latest demonstrator from startup hyperTunnel was built at the firm’s R&D facility in the North Hampshire Downs. The approach is claimed to be friendlier to the environment and will use sustainable materials such as low-carbon concrete. It could also drastically improve safety in the tunnelling sector because no humans need to enter the structure during construction.

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Inspired by engineering

Design World

Kate Schneidau, M.S., mechanical engineering, University of Louisville Today’s young women engineers find this field can inspire entrepreneurial ambitions. For Kate Schneidau, the idea of becoming an engineer began early, “right after my princess and racecar driver stages as a child,” she says. “I always wanted a field that would allow me to be creative… The post Inspired by engineering appeared first on Design World.

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New biopolymer coating developed to solve food packaging issues

AU Manufacturing

Researchers from Flinders University and German biomaterials developer one • five have designed new biopolymer coating materials that would address packaging waste issues in the fast-food industry. . Led by Zhongfan Jia, a lead researcher from the Flinders Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology and research colleague Peng Su in association with the Flinders Centre for Marine Bioproducts Development , the research team used seaweed extracts to develop a new non-pollutive material to repla

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Material Insights: Developing a recycling infrastructure in Colombia

Plastics News

Enka de Colombia SA has been recycling plastic in South America for 10 years, initially as a feedstock for its textile operations.

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6 Common Production Scheduling Mistakes Manufacturers Make

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.