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GE Digital Adds 3D Digital Twin, Accelerators to Asset Performance Management

Automation World

A partnership with Visionaize adds 3D digital twins to operational use cases, and a new Accelerator product line speeds time to value for its asset performance software in energy industries.

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CIONIC CEO Jeremiah Robison Discusses Bionic Clothing That Augments Human Movement

Robotics Business Review

In Episode 81 of The Robot Report Podcast, Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman are joined by Jeremiah Robison, CEO of CIONIC, a developer of bionic clothing that enables the body to move with more freedom and control. The post CIONIC CEO Jeremiah Robison Discusses Bionic Clothing That Augments Human Movement appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Folding technology finds its place in the modern job shop

The Fabricator

Folding machines are now emerging as a modern parts-forming tool for metal fabricating and manufacturing companies.

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Will the 21st Century See an End to Human Labour?

21st Century Tech

Katie Brenneman is a frequent contributor of content here at 21st Century Tech Blog. Her interests include writing about sustainability, lifestyle, and mental health. You can follow her on Twitter. In this contribution, Katie talks about how robotics is changing the composition of what we call the labour force. The modern industrial production line today has seen assembly line workers and those working in warehousing replaced by machines.

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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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Industrial Ethernet Protocols and Time-Sensitive Networking

Automation World

How Time-Sensitive Networking enables Ethernet to merge multiple traffic types on the same network.

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Fiber laser marking parts anywhere with growing portable technology

The Fabricator

Laser marking, long relegated to a stationary, tabletop setup, now can be portable thanks to fiber laser technology advancements. This enables metalworkers to bring laser marking directly to metal parts like steel, aluminum, copper, and more.

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Leveling the Technology Playing Field for A&D SMEs

iBASEt

In the Aerospace & Defense value chain, the large tier-one OEMs have made significant investments in IT to both comply with customer and governmental requirements and Togo-defined productivity (productivity, relative to the U.S.). They have invested in technology that drives the business across the entire product lifecycle, from design, through manufacturing to sales and delivery, as well as after-delivery service.

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Heineken’s Event-Driven Connectivity Strategy

Automation World

Central to its global systems connectivity approach, Heineken uses a publish/subscribe approach to connect disparate technologies such as ERP, CRM, and MES, as well as shipping, payment, and cloud-based data lakes.

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Decision on sale of UK’s biggest chip maker to Chinese-owned firm delayed

The Guardian Manufacturing

New national security legislation used to allow more time to scrutinise £63m deal for Newport Wafer Fab The British government has delayed the decision on whether the UK’s largest producer of semiconductors can be bought by a Chinese-owned manufacturer by another month and a half. The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, had been expected to make a decision by Tuesday on the purchase of Newport Wafer Fab by Nexperia , a Dutch firm wholly owned by China’s Wingtech.

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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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The challenges of taking a new product to market

The Fabricator

Nick Martin discusses the challenges of taking a new product to market with his aftermarket auto accessories side business.

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Guide to UR cobot implementation

Universal Robots

Collaborative robots (cobots) are a cost-effective way to increase production and delivery time, optimize your processes and boost quality. But even though a cobot is much simpler and faster to set up and get working than a traditional industrial robot, there is still some preparation that needs to be done.

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Revenue Management for Manufacturers

Automation World

Read about the 4 levers of revenue management: pricing basis, inventory allocation, product configuration, and duration control.

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‘It’s hot’: UK interest in solar power heats up as energy bills soar

The Guardian Manufacturing

Boom clouded by supply chain disruption, a fragmented industry as well as ethical issues “It’s hot,” says Steve Springett, a director of the renewable energy brand Egg, cheerily assessing the solar market. “There’s two key factors: people are understanding the environmental benefits of it better, and energy is really, really expensive at the moment.

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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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Procurement Planning – A Simple Guide

MRPEasy

A thoroughly planned procurement process helps to ensure that a company’s purchases arrive in a timely manner and in the right quantities, from the best vendors and with good prices. A well thought out procurement plan helps businesses stay in control of the product manufacturing cycle and avoid last-minute surprises. What is Procurement Planning? Procurement […].

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NASA and The MEP National Network Collaborate to Advance Manufacturing

NIST

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) is, as you might expect from the name, always looking for more and better ways to work with manufacturers across the U.S. The MEP National Network™, whose mission is to strengthen and empower U.S. manufacturers, comprises the NIST MEP, the 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, the MEP Advisory Board, MEP Center boards and the Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence, as well as m

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Quality Management Gets an Industrial Transformation Update

Automation World

Learn how quality management can be improved by integrating quality across the complete value chain.

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MacLean-Fogg opens Michigan additive manufacturing plant

The Fabricator

MacLean Additive will use 35,000-sq.-ft.

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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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The 5 key robotic palletizing principles

Universal Robots

Implementing a robotic palletizing solution using a collaborative robot (cobot) can not only help your production operations run as smoothly as possible, but also help increase speed, output and reduce costs.

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A Guide to Integrating SAP S/4HANA into Your IT

Seeburger

Whitepaper.

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Sepasoft Batch and Procedure Model

Automation World

By using the various tools in the Ignition toolbox, it is possible to create dynamic views that represent the ISA-88 objects of a process cell.

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Data availability raises the bar on application expectations

Control Design

Sensor data can enhance industrial control and remote 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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Novarc Technologies presents its collaborative welding robot in Australia

Automation Mag

Vancouver-based Novarc Technologies recently introduced its Spool Welding Robot (SWR) at the Australian Manufacturing Week in Sydney from June 7 to 10. The SWR increases productivity and shop capacity, delivering required weld quality and improving welder ergonomics. “We’re very excited to have a presence at Australian Manufacturing Week for the first time.

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3 Proactive Cybersecurity Measures for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

A shocking number of nationwide businesses targeted by cybercrime each year are small businesses. According to Verizon, nearly half of all recorded data breaches in 2021 impacted small businesses. For the small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in California, keeping stakeholders safe online requires more than workplace safety training, safety meetings , and password encrypters.

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What to Consider Before Moving Operations Into the Cloud: The Perfect Cloud Service Contract

Seeburger

Businesses and their products and services are constantly evolving. More than ever, this is being driven by the digitalization of their processes. The complexity of the technological and organisational design of these business processes, paired with the need for scalability and agility, have significantly increased the demand for cloud service contracts.

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An illuminating guide to stack lights

Control Design

Let there be light in a variety of colors

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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.

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Advantech releases new embedded computing solutions equipped with Intel® Xeon® D-1700/2700 processors

Expo21xx

Advantech, a leading provider of IoT solutions, announces a range of embedded computing solutions featuring Intel® Xeon® D-1700/2700 processors. This range comprises the AIR-500D, the ARK-7060, MIC-790 edge AI servers, and the […]. The post Advantech releases new embedded computing solutions equipped with Intel® Xeon® D-1700/2700 processors appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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Message From C.O.O

Galaxy Sivtek

In the first message of this year, I am pleased to report that 2021 was very successful in spite of ongoing challenges. We have excel in all the domains of sales, customer satisfaction, market capture and employee satisfaction. First and foremost, I would like to thank you for what you have contributed to the weather this crisis and to get our company prepared to cope for higher growth.

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Fastener Pop Quiz: METRIC FASTENERS

Fastener News Desk

FASTENER POP QUIZ: METRIC FASTENERS. [SPONSORED CONTENT]. EUROLINK FASTENER SUPPLY & SERVICE “Hard-to-Find Metric Fasteners Delivered”. . Eurolink is the premier US D istributor of metric fasteners and fastener lines with hard-to-find metric fasteners manufactured to both DIN and ISO standards. As the nation’s leading source for hard-to-find metric fasteners, Eurolink offers access to more than 100,000 quality C-class parts from countries such as Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Sp

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