E&T
JUNE 18, 2023
A survey published by Make UK showed that the transport and electronic sectors were doing particularly well, reflecting the continued recovery in the aerospace sector with the increase in passenger miles, together with a spate of large orders for new aircraft over the last year. Air India, for example, announced plans to buy 470 jets from Airbus and Boeing in February amid hot competition from domestic flight provider IndiGo.
Design World
JUNE 21, 2023
EXAIR’s High Temperature Cabinet Coolers purge and cool overheated electrical control panels in harsh environments up to 200º F. The Cabinet Coolers have no moving parts to wear out and require no maintenance. Internal components can withstand high temperatures (like those near furnaces, ovens, and so on). High Temperature Cabinet Coolers convert an ordinary compressed… The post EXAIR’s High Temperature Cabinet Cooler systems cool panels in harsh environments appeared first on Design World
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Automation World
JUNE 22, 2023
With the promise of setting up automated systems within weeks at a set price that includes service and support, Rapid Robotics shows why more manufacturers are turning to the robots-as-a-service model.
Gary Mintchell
JUNE 23, 2023
Or…are you merely busy? Seth Godin has released a new book I highly recommend… The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams. We are all doing some sort of work. It might be in the marketplace, or an organization non-profit or religious. What we should be doing is creating significance for someone else. Whom are we serving? Or, are we merely busy?
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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?
Plastics News
JUNE 19, 2023
A new 25,000-square-foot facility will be equipped with seven new presses to manufacture control products, communication accessories for astronauts, first responders, military personnel and others.
Design World
JUNE 22, 2023
By Geoff Schwartz | Business Development Manager • Littelfuse Success in the global electric vehicle market depends on speed to market. However, it is also essential to prioritize quality and functionality, which enable a high-performance design that wins customer satisfaction. Understanding how to choose high-voltage DC relays can help keep off-highway vehicle designs safe and… The post Selecting high-voltage DC relays for off-highway EV applications appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
JUNE 23, 2023
I heard an interview with a former US Navy SEAL. He left me with a phrase that repeats in my mind. Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. This relates to other advice I’ve received and to my life experiences. Once I rushed through everything trying to do three or four things at once. I was frustrated with progress as well as tired. Driving in traffic, I’d speed up only to be stopped at the next traffic light in the slow lane passed by the cars I’d just passed.
E&T
JUNE 22, 2023
The findings – based on an online survey of 4,005 UK adults from 26 May to 2 June and carried out by Public First on behalf of UK in a Changing Europe – show that only 18 per cent of Leave voters believe Brexit has gone “well” or “very well”. Thirty per cent believe it has “neither turned out well or badly”, while 29 per cent of original Leave supporters think Brexit has subsequently had a negative economic impact on the UK.
Design World
JUNE 20, 2023
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) will convene for the PTDA 2023 Industry Summit in Amelia Island, Fl. on October 19-21, 2023. This year’s program — themed “Discover” — will offer cross-channel networking, shared learning and collaborative experiences. “The Industry Summit is a great opportunity for our members to step away from routine of the… The post PTDA 2023 Industry Summit offers new discoveries appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
JUNE 20, 2023
The new direction announced last year by Siemens Digital Industries Software is already paying off for the company through record growth driven by growing adoption of its SaaS products and its integrated electromechanical and operations technologies.
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.
Plastics News
JUNE 20, 2023
Americans are finally awakening to the fact that, in a world of ever-expanding complexity and uncertainty, shorter supply chains actually cost less to maintain in the long run.
The Fabricator
JUNE 17, 2023
Why do metal fabricators get edge cracking near a bend on metal parts? Hardness variation from a cut’s heat-affected zone might be to blame.
Design World
JUNE 20, 2023
By Mark Jones On those occasions when I’m asked, “How stupid do you think I am?” my standard smart-ass response is “What units would you like me to use?” There is, to the best of my knowledge, no recognized unit of stupidity. Lack of recognized units, whether for stupidity or other measures, can be a… The post Why units are important appeared first on Design World.
Plastics Today
JUNE 19, 2023
The Belgian chemicals giant is splitting up into two listed entities: EssentialCo will retain the Solvay name while the plastics business now will be known as Syensqo.
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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.
Plastics News
JUNE 20, 2023
Genas, France-based Clayens NP Group has acquired plastics manufacturing facilities in Providence, R.I., and Wallingford, Conn., from Paragon Medical Group. The sites join two other Clayens acquisitions made earlier this year.
The Fabricator
JUNE 20, 2023
With defect rates running as high as 25% in some industrial paint applications, Mazlite plans to use sensors and artificial intelligence to improve the consistency and quality of finishes for manufacturers.
Design World
JUNE 23, 2023
To fully support digitalization in process industry applications, Beckhoff is making it easier to leverage Ethernet-APL with the ELX6233 EtherCAT Terminal. This compact, dual-channel communication interface simplifies the integration of field devices in the hazardous areas of zones 0/20 and 1/21. The compact I/O terminal extends the proven combination of Beckhoff’s flexible EtherCAT system architecture… The post Beckhoff simplifies Ethernet-APL integration with new EtherCAT terminal appear
E&T
JUNE 22, 2023
In a lawsuit filed this week, the FTC said Amazon had used "manipulative, coercive or deceptive user-interface designs" to trick consumers into enrolling in automatically renewing Prime subscriptions. Amazon denied the accusation, stating the charges are "false on the facts and the law". The company's Prime service – which offers access to shipping discounts and streaming services – currently has over 200 million subscribers, who pay $139 a year in the US and £95 per year in the UK.
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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.
Plastics News
JUNE 22, 2023
No details were immediately available on Joshua Baca's departure or on interim leadership at the plastics division, which represents the political interests of plastics resin makers.
Modern Machine Shop
JUNE 20, 2023
How do three machinists handle a 5,000-part rush order over a weekend? Flexible automation, answers Innovative Fabrication. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based shop has fostered a close relationship with VersaBuilt Robotics , leveraging the automation OEM’s technology to improve revenue and maintain the shop’s reputation as a quick-turn manufacturer.
Design World
JUNE 23, 2023
Extensive machines and plants often have poorly visible or dangerous areas that are secured with protective zones or fences. This places special demands on safety: It is important that only authorized persons have access to maintenance work. At the same time, it must be ensured that when setting up new jobs or restarting the plant,… The post “Key-in-pocket” solution from Pilz makes maintenance work safe appeared first on Design World.
The Fabricator
JUNE 21, 2023
Advancements in multiprocess welding machines have helped shops increase productivity and flexibility, saving time and money by simplifying all processes for their welders, including SMAW.
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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.
Plastics News
JUNE 20, 2023
HS Inc. was founded in 1969 as a tool and die maker, specializing in injection mold design and manufacturing. But now changes in the tooling market prompted HS to focus solely on automation solutions.
E&T
JUNE 21, 2023
Skyrora has begun a series of full-duration tests of its engines, as it awaits the Civil Aviation Authority's licence to carry out orbital launches from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Isles. The engines have been 3D-printed by using Skyrora’s Skyprint 2 machine for the first time, a process the company claims is 66 per cent faster and 20 per cent cheaper than current manufacturing processes.
Design World
JUNE 22, 2023
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes two new distributors, three manufacturers, and one associate to its membership. Distributors Exim Engineering provides power transmission products, conveyor components, gearbox units, speed reducers, and safety products.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 19, 2023
As industries that have always prioritised innovation as a way to make processes more efficient and cost-effective, manufacturing and robotics have a long and illustrious history. The manufacturing sector was the first to recognise the potential of robotics, with industrial robots appearing on the factory floor of automotive manufacturer, General Motors, as early as 1961.
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.
Modern Machine Shop
JUNE 18, 2023
Aerotech Machining’s 70,000-square-foot facility houses a fleet of Mazak machines, as well as Okuma and Haas VMCs and a Nomura horizontal boring mill. The company has spent 30 years machining aerospace parts, in addition to serving other end markets. For over 30 years, Aerotech Machining has served the demanding aerospace market. The company runs out of a 70,0000-square-foot facility in Bloomingdale, Georgia, where it has met success and weathered downturns, including both the 2008 financi
The Fabricator
JUNE 19, 2023
Wisconsin-based metal forming and fabrication company Kapco finds success with two collaborative robots in front of two 40-ton press brakes.
Design World
JUNE 22, 2023
Endress+Hauser has launched its new generation of Micropilot 80 GHz radar sensors: FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, and FMR67B. The new generation provides solutions across all industries and applications. The sensors are suited for challenges when measuring points aren’t easily accessible, located in dusty areas and harsh environments with extreme process temperatures and process conditions.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 18, 2023
Australian biotechnology company Vaxxas , in partnership with the Queensland Government, today announced the opening of its global headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Brisbane. The custom-built 5,500m square-metre (60,000 square feet) Vaxxas Biomedical Facility is a first-of-its-kind manufacturing site designed to support the scale-up of Vaxxas’ needle-free vaccine technology platform, the high-density microarray patch (HD-MAP), for late-stage clinical trials and first co
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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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