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4 Tips for Businesses to Tackle Supply Chain Disruptions

Robotics Automation News

You know the old saying, “expect the unexpected?” Well, when it comes to supply chain disruptions, that saying couldn’t be truer. You’re running a thriving business, everything seems to be sailing smoothly, and then BAM! A supply chain disruption hits you like a curveball, leaving you scrambling to find solutions. You’re not alone.

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Streamline your manufacturing processes – Assess, clean, simplify

Manufacturer's Monthly

A clean work environment is essential for product quality, worker safety, and regulatory compliance in any manufacturing premises. However, the traditional approach to cleaning can be time-consuming, labour-intensive, and inefficient. This is where innovative technology and efficient cleaning processes unite to streamline manufacturing processes in three simple steps – Assess, Clean, and Simplify.

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Why are CEOs Cyber Resilient?

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

I recently attended a session run by the Said Business School at Oxford along with an organisation called Istari.

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In-house laser cutting platforms bring a change in modern manufacturing

The Fabricator

For small to mid-sized companies, bringing laser systems in-house can be a game changer. Learn how Vytek created laser-based equipment that can do it all.

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Future Focus: Constructing Unshakeable Stability in Your Manufacturing Supply Chain

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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Smart engineering spares the grid and melts winter woes

Design World

Rooftop heat cables guard against the perilous effects of ice and snow accumulation. These strategically installed heat cables become hot when an electric current runs through them, and the radiated heat melts snow and ice to allow proper drainage. However, protecting roofs in this way incurs monetary and energy costs. Powder Watts has developed a… The post Smart engineering spares the grid and melts winter woes appeared first on Design World.

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Applying Digital Twins to Sustainability

Automation World

Siemens and Ecolab develop a partnership that combines the Ecolab3D IIoT platform with Siemens gProms advanced process modeling environment with digital twin technology at the center.

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Understanding XML and Data Exchange Formats for Industrial Settings

Control.com

The basic component of data exchange between devices, machines, and embedded systems serves as a hallmark foundation in every organization’s Industry 4.0 implementation process.

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Bosch presents Emerson award recognizing sustainability and emissions progress

Design World

Global technology and software company Emerson received the 2023 Bosch Global Supplier Award, placing the company among a select global group of Bosch’s most valued suppliers helping drive innovation in pursuit of sustainability targets and their commitment to climate neutrality. Emerson earned the Global Supplier Award for Sustainability, recognizing the company’s exemplary commitment to climate… The post Bosch presents Emerson award recognizing sustainability and emissions progress appea

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MES: The Plant Floor Data Translator

Automation World

Manufacturing execution systems have long been recognized as middleware between plant floor control systems and enterprise systems. But they also serve as a middleman for data translation and structuring plant floor data for use by MES applications.

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Solve Worker Shortages With ACE Workforce Development

Modern Machine Shop

America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) is a national initiative for machine tool technology development and advancement supported by the Department of Defense Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program from the Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) office. ACE is based at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF), a Department of Energy user facility for developing and validating systems and processes to support manufacturing innovation

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A Low-Risk, Incremental Approach to Smart Manufacturing for Small & Medium Manufacturers

This guidebook discusses how small/medium manufacturers have implemented Smart Manufacturing initiatives and realized benefits such as increased productivity as well as higher levels of coordination and speed within the enterprise and supply chain.

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Banks to ensure access to cash within three miles for all UK citizens under new rules

E&T

The new rules, imposed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), also stipulate that cash users can expect to make withdrawals without any fees. A 2021 study suggested that the UK could become an entirely cashless society by 2026 if trends of declining usage continued. That same year, the number of payments made with cash plummeted by around 50 per cent as consumers were encouraged to use contactless in the wake of the pandemic.

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Discover NORD’s innovative and reliable packaging solutions at PACK EXPO 2023

Design World

PACK EXPO is one of the most extensive packaging and processing shows in North America with over 44,000 attendees and 2,200 exhibitors. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, a worldwide solution provider, is one of the exhibitors at this year’s convention taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada September 11-13, 2023. NORD’s drive solutions focus on reliability, flexibility, and high… The post Discover NORD’s innovative and reliable packaging solutions at PACK EXPO 2023 appeared first on Design World.

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Anything is Possible with Servo-Driven Devices

Automation World

The implementation of servo-driven devices can expand machine capabilities to new levels

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Resin pricing struggles as demand slumps, China production slows

Plastics News

Resin market analysts say there are few indications that prices will radically change in the coming months due to decreased demand at home and reduced production in China, leading to fewer exports.

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Best Practices to Boost Marketing Efficiency while Decreasing Cost Per Sale

Speaker: Kristin Hess - Senior Product Marketing Manager, Drift; Will Lyon - Head of Vertical Marketing, 6sense

The past three years have forced nearly every industry to rethink their prospect and customer engagement strategy. But while we’ve all been thrust into digital transformation, we haven’t all made the transition efficiently. Now that we know digital selling is the new norm, how can we ensure our website is doing as much of the leg work as possible for us - even in the midst of economic challenges?

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Building a shipping container home and business out of tragedy

The Fabricator

Shane and Cole Barber built a shipping container home as a way to keep their families together after the loss of a loved one. The project has since led them to start a shipping container homebuilding business.

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OKW’s DATEC-MOBIL-BOX handheld enclosures now in seven versions

Design World

OKW’s robust DATEC-MOBIL-BOX handheld plastic enclosures are now available in seven versions. They are rated IP 65 (optional) for use in harsh environments. High-performance DATEC-MOBIL-BOX is ideal for mobile data recording and transfer, measuring and control, and stock and sales logging. Six versions of DATEC-MOBIL-BOX are designed to house a wide range of standard LCD… The post OKW’s DATEC-MOBIL-BOX handheld enclosures now in seven versions appeared first on Design World.

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Up to 26m Americans face drinking water contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’

E&T

After collecting data on drinking water from cities across the country, the EPA found that up to 26 million citizens were affected by water with high levels of PFAS – or ‘forever chemicals’ – and lithium. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), are a group of around 12,000 different chemicals commonly found in non-stick cookware, waterproof cosmetics, firefighting foams and products that resist grease and oil.

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Decoding Lock Repair: 4 Common Issues and How to Fix Them

Robotics Automation News

Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh stands tall with its iconic skyline, rich history, and undying spirit. Known as the Steel City for its legacy in steel production, Pittsburgh is also recognized for its hospitable residents and vibrant neighborhoods.

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Innovations in Manufacturing: How to Become Your New Tech's Master

Speaker: Gary Mintchell, Founder of The Manufacturing Connection

In a world where new technology keeps popping up out of nowhere, it's easy to think that this new tech can solve any and all your manufacturing challenges. This is a dangerous assumption because thoughtless reliance on technology can become a liability. Yes, tech does makes work easier and faster, but we've learned in recent decades that projects can still fail if the new technology being used doesn't bring manufacturing, business, and go-to-market strategies together.

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Technology tools: The rise of digital transport management systems

SMMT

With greater visibility of day-to-day operations and reducing paperwork, digital management systems are highly useful for transport operators looking to save time and drive efficiencies – which can be advanced even further by operators that know how to use the data that lies behind running a fleet. Such systems can provide important insights, from operating costs to individual vehicle performance and recurring defects, as well as parts and labour costs.

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More cutting, crimping, and wire stripping tools from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect is pleased to announce the addition of more wire and cable cutting, stripping, and crimping tools to serve your application needs. Our new crimping tool additions include a fixed crimping tool with indent profile, more tools with oval and trapezoid crimp profiles, a crimper model with a color-coded connector reference, and a new square… The post More cutting, crimping, and wire stripping tools from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.

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New type of star could solve cosmic magnet mystery

E&T

Astronomers have discovered a new type of astronomical object – massive magnetic helium stars – that could shed light on the origin of magnetars. The discovery was possible because of observations of the mysterious HD 45166 star, which has been found to have an extraordinarily powerful magnetic field, stronger than that of any other star of its size that has been measured.

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Robots in the Automotive Towing Business: Revolutionizing Car Retrieval

Robotics Automation News

The integration of robotics in various industries is a testament to the continuous innovation within technology. The car towing business, which has been a predominantly manual endeavor, is now reaping the benefits of robotic engineering. Utilizing robots to tow luxury cars, especially from confined spaces, promises enhanced efficiency and precision.

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The New Tech Toolbelt: Digital Twins, IoT, Cobots, & More

Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR

From limited visibility and a lack of real-time data to a lack of agility and responsiveness to changing market conditions, there's no shortage of difficulties that today's supply chain professionals can encounter. What can be done to not only address these challenges, but overcome them? Supply chains need tools that elevate decision-making and boost ROI as well as respond effectively to demand fluctuations, customer preferences, and competition.

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How to Design and Deploy a Web-Based HMI Project - Part 1

Control.com

A walkthrough and discussion of a simple web-based HMI solution that could modernize your current HMI technology stack. The first step in the process involves sending data from a device to a server.

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How digital twins add a new level of intelligence in metal fabrication

The Fabricator

Why was this part cut incorrectly? Why is that job late? Digital twins could give a new level of intelligence to production planners and, for that matter, everyone else in the organization, from sales personnel to shipping clerks.

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UK could be left behind in green energy transition, study warns

E&T

Researchers have predicted British growth in low-carbon electricity output to reach 2.9 per cent by the end of the decade, lagging France (3.1 per cent) and Japan (3.2 per cent). The nations with the largest growth in the sector were the US (6.4 per cent), China (7.2 per cent) and India (10.6 per cent). European nations also made the top five, with Spain predicted to reach 6.0 per cent and Germany 5.8 per cent.

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The Ultimate Guide to EGR Delete Kits

Robotics Automation News

If you’ve ever wondered how to give your vehicle an extra dose of power, better fuel efficiency, and a cleaner ride, then you’re in for a treat! Say hello to the game-changer in the world of automotive upgrades – the EGR delete kit.

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The 4 Keys to Demand Planning in 2023 and Beyond

Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain

The last three years have been a rollercoaster ride for most supply chains, filled with volatile unpredictability and frequent disruptions. We know technology improvements can improve supply chain operations and add significant value for companies even in turbulent times. However, to pull this off, companies must first establish crucial supporting people processes - in particular, planning processes.

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Five quarters of truck fleet growth with UK operator demand back to pre-pandemic levels

SMMT

New HGV market rises by 17.2% in Q2 2023 as fleet renewal returns to pre-pandemic levels. Double-digit growth for rigid and articulated trucks, with volumes up 12.5% and 23.3% respectively. Sector seeks sustainable strategy to spur depot investment and green fleet transition. SEE HGV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK market for new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.2% to 11,174 units in the second quarter of 2023, the fifth consecutive quarter of growth, ac

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Joint Ribbon Cutting at Fagor, Danobat Showrooms

Modern Machine Shop

Danobat USA and Fagor Automation held a joint event to celebrate the grand opening of Fagor’s new headquarters in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The event included speakers from both companies, as well as local politicians. Photo Credit: Fagor Automation On June 9, CNC manufacturer Fagor Automation and grinding machine manufacturer Danobat USA inaugurated the companies’ new joint headquarters in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, with a ribbon-cutting event attended by customers, press and local

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Intel cancels $5.4bn Tower Semiconductor acquisition

E&T

Intel’s decision to scrap a $5.4bn (£4.2bn) international chip deal to acquire Tower Semiconductor has been considered a result of deteriorating relations between Beijing and Washington. The two companies said the decision was mutual and had been made after Chinese regulators failed to approve the deal by a deadline, despite Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger’s trips to the Asian country to get the deal greenlighted.

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Rescue Robots to Reduce Risks to Humans in Disaster Situations

Robotics Automation News

UK-based Forth Engineering has developed and manufactured a rescue robot which can be deployed in disaster zones following an incident. It can be operated remotely at a safe distance removing the risk of injuries or death to rescuers.

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International Federation of Robotics launches Go4Robotics campaign

Automation Mag

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) recently launched its Go4Robotics campaign with a focus on robots for everyone. In a press statement, IFR shared that as technology advances, robotics is becoming an increasingly important tool across industries to enhance efficiency, productivity and safety in the workplace. In many parts of the world, labour shortages, missing skilled labour and rising labour costs are further drivers for automation solutions, says the organization.