Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources today tabled its report Sovereign, smart, sustainable: Driving advanced manufacturing in Australia. The Chair of the Committee, Mr Rob Mitchell MP explained why the report was commissioned. “Manufacturing has been in decline in this country since the sixties. Now is the time to turn that around and set Australia on a course to becoming globally competitive in advanced manufacturing,” he said. “The notion that Australian-ma

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Transformational Tech series highlights Cisco’s grant recipients that use technology to help transform the lives of individuals and communities.

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MRPEasy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Cycle time is the time it takes to complete a single manufacturing operation. It is a manufacturing KPI used to measure the efficiency of specific production processes and to discover and eliminate bottlenecks. What is cycle time? Cycle time is the time it takes to complete a single manufacturing operation on one unit or batch […] The post What is Cycle Time in the Manufacturing Process?

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Amiga Engineering has taken out the most innovative manufacturing company award at the 2023 Endeavour Awards. Amiga Engineering is an Australian based manufacturing company known for its innovation and advancements in the industry. Starting as a small business in 1988, Amiga has grown into a leading manufacturer in the country, providing advanced manufacturing services to a range of industries.

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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?

Design World

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

· ABB first manufacturer to offer intuitive, block-based no-code programming for cobots and the full range of six-axis industrial robots. · First-time users can program their collaborative and industrial robots within minutes for free. · System integrators and other expert users can develop, share, and customize advanced programs for application-specific functionality.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Note: This website and my work is supported by sponsorships and through consulting work. We are closing in on 200,000 page views a month. If you would like to achieve some visibility with a global audience, contact me at gary@themanufacturingconnection.com for details. The headline of this article comes from a survey conducted by MES solution provider Parsec Automation Corp.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Comment from Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia: While in Canberra for the 2023 National Manufacturing Summit, Jim Sanford, Charlie Joyce (both from the Centre for Future Work), Adam Hersh (senior economist at the Economic Policy Institute in Washington and our keynote speaker), and I met with representatives of several Federal Government departments.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Norway will be the Partner Country at Hannover Messe 2024. Jan Christian Vestre, Minister of Trade and Industry, Norway, and Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG, made the official announcement at the recent signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in Berlin. The designation of Norway as Partner Country spotlights an… The post Norway announced as Partner Country for Hannover Messe 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Welcome to the world of IoT and tracking devices, where technology is constantly evolving and transforming the way industries operate. If you find yourself constantly struggling to keep track of assets, employees or inventory, then this article is a must-read for you.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

UK automotive manufacturing secures £20 billion in investment over the course of 2023 – more than in the previous seven years combined. Private sector commitments bolstered by government funding and as part of advanced manufacturing plan to ensure UK remains a global manufacturing, innovation and trade hub. Shift to zero emission cars, vans, trucks and buses delivers decarbonisation with potential to unlock further opportunities in battery and supply chain sectors.

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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.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Across the United States, local communities, transportation departments, and transit, port, and turnpike authorities are seeking new and better ways to deliver on their mission-critical objectives to… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Design World

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, named Mike Esposito to group vice president, Motion Automation Intelligence, effective immediately. Most recently, Mr. Esposito served as Director of Motion Automation Intelligence’s Engineering Assembly Solutions (EAS), having joined Motion as part of the Kaman… The post Motion names new automation intelligence GVP appeared first on Desi

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of network security, Zero Trust Network Access has emerged as a paradigm-shifting approach, challenging traditional notions of perimeter-based security. This exploration delves into the principles and implementation of ZTNA and elucidates how its integration with Virtual Private Networks forms a powerful alliance to enhance overall network security.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

As well as more clean energy, Britain needs miles of extra cable to carry it. But a global shortage of components and skills means efforts to meet climate targets will go down to the wire From next year, engineers will need to roll out more than 100km (62 miles) of electric cabling every day until 2040 if the government hopes to power the UK towards its climate goals, according to new data.

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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.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Tim Hortons has its first zero-tailpipe emissions electric transport truck on the road in Ontario and a second is coming soon to British Columbia (CNW Group/Tim Hortons) TORONTO — Tim Hortons now has a zero-tailpipe emissions electric transport truck making Tims runs to restaurants across southwestern Ontario. The first Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 truck in the Tims fleet is based out of the Tim Hortons distribution centre in Guelph, Ont., and a second Tims electric truck will soon be based out of

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Design World

DECEMBER 1, 2023

When packaging machinery specialist Balpack Inc., Sarasota, Florida, was tasked with manufacturing a star wheel capping machine for a customer, it turned to automation vendor HPE Automation, a Diamond Partner Distributor Elite of Mitsubishi Electric Automation. HPE Automation recommended using Mitsubishi Electric components for a complete and compatible solution to develop a machine in a… The post Mitsubishi provides servo components to achieve precise capping machine appeared first on Des

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As the world increasingly embraces robotics in various sectors, from manufacturing and healthcare to personal assistance and entertainment, the importance of cybersecurity in this domain has escalated. Robotics systems, which often handle sensitive data and perform critical tasks, present unique cybersecurity challenges.

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Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Manufacturer Heddle Shipyards in St. Catharines, a ship construction and repair company, is investing $107 million to improve its facilities and processes. The company will use this investment to tackle complex Vessel Life Extension (VLE) projects at its Port Weller Dry Docks in St. Catharines and create 30 new, good-paying jobs in the region. With the $107 million investment, Heddle Shipyards will implement the processes, engineering, training and equipment needed for VLE projects, including on

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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.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In this article, we will explore the inbound integration to the mage.ai pipeline, connecting to the spreadsheet data source using the Google Sheets API through a JSON credentials file.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

KUKA Robotics will spotlight a pair of innovative mobile robots March 11-14 in booth B4003 at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. The KUKA KMP 1500P autonomous mobile platform revolutionizes automation for intralogistic optimization. The KUKA KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform automated guided vehicle (AGV) advances industrial logistics with laser scanners and 3D object detection to meet… The post KUKA next-generation mobile robotics come to MODEX 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In 2008, a message released to the world and written by Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, described the idea behind Bitcoin. It was, he declared, a new, fully peer-to-peer, electronic cash system that did not require any third-party involvement.

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

An inspection design method by which mobile robots can inspect large pipe structures has been demonstrated with the successful inspection of multiple defects on a 3-m-long steel pipe using guided acoustic wave sensors.

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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.

Control.com

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

In conjunction with Loramendi, Voxeljet demonstrates low-emission, high-speed 3D printing of sand cores at BMW Group's Landshut plant, enhancing engine component production.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Emerson announces its new TopWorxTM DVR Switchbox, an entry-level addition to the DV Series of valve position indicators. It combines a durable resin enclosure, compact size, and a patented cam design that provides water and wastewater systems, food and beverage production lines, and industrial utilities with a reliable valve position feedback tool.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news for quite some time, with Hollywood unions striking over fears of how it can be used. What does it mean for the rest of us? Will AI replace our jobs or change the way we live?

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The Guardian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Derbyshire woman who bought item said she felt uneasy at find that raises concerns over possible prison labour An ID card that appears to belong to a Chinese prisoner was found inside the lining of a coat from the British brand Regatta, raising concerns that the clothing was manufactured using prison labour. The waterproof women’s coat was bought online by a woman in Derbyshire in the Black Friday sale.

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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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Control.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Neugart has released several new planetary gearbox designs, one series specially configured for delta robots and several new models for lightweight, compact economic applications.

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Design World

DECEMBER 1, 2023

When working with surfaces and equipment that are sensitive to scuffing or abrasion, it’s important to employ tools that ensure protection from what could be costly downtime and repairs. EXAIR’s new PEEK 1/2 NPT Super Air Nozzle has been engineered to produce powerful blowoff without damage to expensive equipment. A PEEK plastic construction provides non-marring… The post EXAIR’s non-marring nozzle provides precise blowoff while protecting equipment appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

An effective press release can significantly increase internet traffic to your business and shape public opinion of it, providing it is concise enough to draw in editors. Journalists receive many pitches each day, so your press release needs to stand out. It should address questions such as who, what, where, when, why and how.

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E&T

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The UK requires a £100bn investment to decarbonise its heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) or risk missing climate change targets for the sector, a report from the Green Finance Institute (GFI) has said.

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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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