Sat.Nov 18, 2023 - Fri.Nov 24, 2023

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Can You Cost Your Company Billions?

Gary Mintchell

No one can figure out Elon Musk. Erratically brilliant, I’ve heard. How can he cost himself and his investors billions? Spouting off support for a white nationalist post on his social media platform X. 2,000 years ago this wisdom was published, “How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! And the tongue is a fire.” James the Apostle I have heard many times, “I’m an American.

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Single-Use Plastic Bans Elsewhere Foreshadow US Future

Plastics Today

Regulations against plastic packaging might be happening faster in other countries. But US companies need to be aware of implications here all the same.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid in Docker Interview

Robotics Automation News

Docker has changed how developers create, share, and operate programs; it has become an essential tool in the DevOps Courses. Even highly experienced individuals might falter during a Docker interview. You may improve your chances of succeeding in Docker interviews by being well-versed in the most typical mistakes.

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How machine learning helps perfect welder skill

The Fabricator

In the years to come, artificial intelligence and machine learning will spur significant changes, and metal fabricators who embrace them will reap the benefits.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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Super Air Knife with Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits simplify compressed air supply hook up

Design World

EXAIR’s Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits simplify the installation of the Stainless Steel Super Air Knife by including all of the proper fittings and tubes for hooking up to a compressed air supply. They also eliminate poor performance attributed to undersized fittings and compressed air supply lines. Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits can also be fully assembled… The post Super Air Knife with Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits simplify compressed air supply hook up appeared first on Design World.

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Industry IoT Consortium Publishes the Digital Twin Core Conceptual Models and Services Technical Report

Gary Mintchell

Digital Twins form the core technology to Industry 4.0, Industrial Metaverse, and Digital Transformation. (Did I hit all the hype hot buttons there?) All joking aside, digital twins—making digital designs available across platforms—are important. The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) has published this month the Digital Twin Core Conceptual Models and Services Technical Report.

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UK auto sector puts apprentices in the driving seat amid huge investment in workforce for the future

SMMT

UK Automotive launches new driving lesson fund, Drive to Thrive, supporting apprentices to gain the life-changing advantage of car mobility. Scheme will help fresh automotive talent develop as employers deliver new skills and jobs at all levels – with 14,000 roles created or expected thanks to huge net zero investments. Ambitious young people from all backgrounds encouraged to consider cutting-edge opportunities to research, design, build, test and repair the latest zero emission and automated v

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Automate In-Line Packaging OCR with Easy-to-Use AI

Design World

Many industries face increasing compliance requirements, consumer demand for detailed lot-level package information, and competitive pressures for supply chain speed and efficiency. Faced with strict traceability and anti-counterfeiting regulations, the pharmaceutical industry has led the way in using optical character recognition (OCR) to ensure security end-to-end in its supply chains.

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More About The Edge—This Time From Siemens

Gary Mintchell

The list of trade fairs that I’m missing grows. I did not go to Nuremberg this year for the SPS show. There were many product announcements. These three are from Siemens concerning its Industrial Edge. It is all happening at the Edge. New hardware and software available for Siemens’ Industrial Edge ecosystem Industrial Edge Management System now cloud-based As-a-Service Low code for Industrial Edge: Simplifying edge app programming with Mendix on Edge Edge Computing allows manufacturers to

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Mercedes-Benz Initiates Digital First Production

Automation World

Three Mercedes-Benz plants are part of this initiative that uses Nvidia digital twin technology, artificial intelligence and cloud updated software.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

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.

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5 Reasons Why Robotic Technologies are Important in Today’s Digital Age

Robotics Automation News

Robotics are the future of technology, and it’s easy to understand why. One reason is that innovations have broad applications that today’s digital age can’t do without. Here, we’ll discuss five main reasons robotic technologies are invaluable to the modern world. 1.

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Eplan’s Update Training 2024 makes projects easier with new functions

Design World

eLearning is a form of self-study that has been well-received and is becoming increasingly widespread. Eplan, the solutions provider, has made significant investments in this field since 2020 due to its customer-oriented focus and provides numerous eLearning courses at www.eplan.com. “Our goal is that our users work as efficiently as possible with Eplan.

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Joint Development Construction of a Small-scale Distributed Chemical Recycling System

Gary Mintchell

This news encompasses a couple of trends of the past few years—partnership collaboration and sustainability. Yokogawa sent this one to me. Looks promising. If the idea works out, the impact on our environment will be substantial. Imagine cleaning up all the accumulated plastic that will never go anywhere. Working toward a circular economy through a high-efficiency system that utilizes renewable energy – Yokogawa Solution Service Corporation announces the conclusion of an agreement with Mic

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SONAMI, Kingston Economic Development Corporation partner to boost manufacturing innovation

Automation Mag

The Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI) has formed an ecosystem partnership with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, a not-for-profit organization. Kingston Economic Development Corporation has reportedly created a sustainable and thriving ecosystem to support business growth, start-ups, investment attraction and new foreign direct investment opportunities in Kingston and the region while focusing on opportunities for growing the sustainable manufac

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

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.

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AI-Powered Operational Data Analytics: Revolutionizing the Workflow

Robotics Automation News

Discover what is operational data analytics, what benefits businesses get from using it, and how it can be advanced with the power of artificial intelligence. In 2023, staying ahead in the market means not just collecting data, but taking the necessary insights out of it to drive crucial business decisions.

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Engineering … illustrated

Design World

I write a lot in this space about the need to get more young people from all backgrounds to consider engineering as a career. We rarely end up as a sexy occupation on television. That’s relegated to doctors, lawyers, and heck, even crime scene investigators and morticians. (I don’t think we can count MacGyver as… The post Engineering … illustrated appeared first on Design World.

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Bosch Rexroth Ecosystem Continues Expansion

Gary Mintchell

I’ve written a few times about Bosch Rexroth’s new OS and platform ctrlX. Most recently here. Just realizing that I have another post in queue to expand on the potentials of the OS. The company and its technology are attracting a number of partners. This is interesting. Will the market follow? The vision of an automation world in which competitors become partners and users help to shape the solutions is becoming reality.

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National Trust says climate change threatens 70 per cent of historic buildings

E&T

The body said that without “urgent and large-scale action” on addressing climate change, more than 70 per cent of its 500 historic properties will be at medium or high risk of climate-related hazards by 2060. It launched a Climate Change Hazard Map in 2021 to improve understanding of risks such as flooding and coastal erosion for its properties. New layers have now been added to the map that allow regional teams to flag localised threats posed by climate change.

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A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing

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.

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What Sets Data Quality and Data Integrity Apart?

Robotics Automation News

At this point in the game, everyone knows just how important business data is to the overall success of an organization. Not only does it feed analytical tools, but it acts as a pillar that businesses can leverage to make future predictions about risk, trends, and potential opportunities.

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Modular automation products for the automotive industry

Design World

The new tooling system allows auto manufacturers to construct vacuum-end effector tools with minimal design time to meet their exact needs for critical applications, such as sheet metal stamping, die-casting, injection molding, thermoforming, and glass handling. Made of hard-coat anodized aluminum, Piab Modular Automation Tooling (PMAT) is lightweight and easy to assemble on-site without welding… The post Modular automation products for the automotive industry appeared first on Design Worl

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Select End Mills With Mold Material, Features and Machining Process in Mind

Mold Making Technology

Solid carbide end mills with unique geometry and chip breakers designed specifically for trochoidal milling. Photo Credit, all images: Emuge-Franken USA Mold builders encounter various milling applications where using the correct end mill is essential for success. Deciding which end mill to use depends on the current stage of a mold’s manufacturing process and the material and features you are milling.

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The Many Ways of Measuring Thickness

Modern Machine Shop

The measurement of thickness is a common one. When I refer to thickness, I typically think of a piece of film, paper or even sheet metal less than a couple of millimeters thick. It is a length measurement, but just a different way of handling it. It seems like this would be a straightforward check; however, there are many approaches to measuring thickness, depending on the requirements of the part.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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TikTok Analytics Tool: Unveiling the Power of Data in Influencer Marketing

Robotics Automation News

In the fast-paced world of social media, TikTok has emerged as a powerhouse for influencers. As brands and influencers navigate this landscape, the need for effective tools and optimised campaigns has become paramount. Enter TikTok analytics tools – the key to unlocking the full potential of influencer marketing on this platform.

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New Leuze location in the USA

Design World

Duluth in the northeast of Atlanta, Georgia, will in the future be the new Leuze location in the USA. “After careful consideration, we have decided to move our office to a new, more modern, and more spacious US location,” says Ibrahim Zuva, VP Operations and Technology Americas. This decision is consistent with Leuze’s long-term strategic… The post New Leuze location in the USA appeared first on Design World.

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Growth in UK’s science sector hampered by lack of lab space, report suggests

E&T

According to the study from British Land and Savills, there is a “severe shortage” of real estate space available to accommodate both current and predicted demand, with vacancy rates for fitted lab space just one per cent in Cambridge and London and seven per cent in Oxford. It also found that if the life sciences markets matched the growth seen in the US, by 2035, it would generate 67,000 more jobs and lead to a £4bn economic boost.

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Making the Most of Mixed Toolholder Assemblies

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Way of the Mill LLC Reader Question: As our shop has grown, either due to cost or availability, our toolholders are in disarray. We have many collets, collet nuts and toolholders from multiple manufacturers, and we often end up with mixed assemblies. To make it even more complicated, each of these manufacturers have very different recommended torque specs, even for the same sizes.

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Guide to Agile Manufacturing and Its Advantages

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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Outsourced Customer Care Services: Enhancing Customer Experience

Robotics Automation News

Outsourced customer care services have become a cornerstone for businesses aiming to deliver exceptional customer experiences while efficiently managing their support functions. In this article, we’ll explore the various facets of outsourcing customer care, from its benefits to the challenges faced and innovative solutions employed.

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Siemens and Microsoft Team Up to Excel Industry-wide Adoption of Generative AI

Control.com

Siemens and Microsoft have launched their jointly developed "generative AI-powered assistant," Siemens Industrial Copilot, to help workers with PLC programming and machine troubleshooting.

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3D Scanning Quickly Solves Tool Repair Problems

Mold Making Technology

Cavity block of a hose connector set up on the 3D scanner’s stage. Photos Credit, all images: Accudyn Products Inc. Erie, Pennsylvania-based Accudyn is a 25-year-old family-owned and operated custom injection molder and mold builder that produces highly engineered plastic parts for the automotive, building and construction, medical device, and heavy truck and off-road vehicle industries.

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North Sea needs massive infrastructure investment to capture Europe’s carbon

E&T

The volume of CO₂ being injected into the North Sea by 2050 will be equivalent to the natural gas currently being extracted from the basin, requiring a vast infrastructure investment, a new report has found.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro