Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Looking to free up time and resources to focus on other areas of growth for your business? It’s only natural – and outsourcing logistics is a good place to start. So, what can you expect? Cost savings, along with improved efficiency, scalability, and flexibility, to name a few.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 29, 2023
Every year, a staggering 500,000 tonnes of tyres in Australia reach the end of their road, and shockingly, only a mere 15 per cent of these materials are currently being repurposed in Australia. The rest are either exported overseas as fuel replacements or are stockpiled, dumped, or landfilled, contributing to an environmental challenge of immense proportions.
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MRPEasy
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Manufacturing defects are deviations from the intended design of a product that appear during the production process. It is critical for manufacturers to minimize the risk of defects and ensure a smooth returns management process for when defective products do end up in the hands of the customer. What is a manufacturing defect? A manufacturing […] The post Manufacturing Defects – Types, Examples, and Tips appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.
The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Kids at a recent Nuts, BoltsandThingamajigs camp at Duanesburg Central School got to launch rockets, but more important, figure out how to do build something cool that works.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Drives & Controls
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Microsoft and Siemens have jointly developed an AI-powered assistant – called Siemens Industrial Copilot – aimed at improving human-machine collaboration in manufacturing. They are also integrating Siemens’ Teamcenter PLM (product lifecycle management) software with Microsoft Teams to simplify virtual collaboration between design engineers and others, thus helping to pave the way to the industrial metaverse.
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Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
MQTT seems to be still growing as a favorite light-weight data transport for industrial data. HiveMQ , whom I had a chance to chat with briefly at the Inductive Automation ICC event in September, has released a new MQTT product. HiveMQ Data Hub, an integrated policy engine within the HiveMQ broker designed to enforce data integrity and quality, helps to detect and manage distributed data and misbehaving MQTT clients with the ability to validate, standardize, and manipulate data in motion.
SMMT
OCTOBER 31, 2023
UK rollout of connected and automated mobility (CAM) technology poised to deliver annual economic benefit as high as £66 billion by 2040, major new report shows. Tech could help save 3,900 lives and prevent 60,000 serious accidents – while adding 342,000 additional jobs, with 12,250 directly in automotive manufacturing by 2040. British public to benefit from potentially lower insurance premiums, less stressful commutes and greater freedom for those with restricted mobility, while businesses coul
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The robotics industry's must-attend technical development event returns to Boston in May 2024 with deepened coverage, an expanded expo floor and more. The post Robotics Summit 2024 call for speakers appeared first on Robotics Business Review.
Design World
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Technical components and automation products distributor DigiKey is sponsoring the 2023 Hackaday Prize, a global hardware design challenge focused on widespread and impactful innovation. The winners of the prize competition will be named on Nov. 4, 2023 during Hackaday Supercon — the largest gathering of hardware hackers, builders, engineers and enthusiasts in the world.
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Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
I don’t do “Top 10 Trends for Next Year” articles. I find them worthless. I do observe and ask questions. Part of these questions were spurred by these two news items about Arduino , that open source inexpensive hardware platform. I also have a news item following about a similar technology—the Raspberry Pi. Consider these hardware platforms. Consider also that many new engineers will be entering the industry with the wish to use tools such as Python and NodeRED.
Automation Mag
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Canadian manufacturing continued in contraction territory this October. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained below the crucial 50.0 no-change mark in October for a sixth successive month. With the PMI rising to 48.6, from 47.5 and a three-month high, the rate of contraction was weaker than the previous months.
E&T
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Andøya Spaceport will be used to launch satellites from European commercial space company Isar Aerospace (IA). When fully constructed, the facility will host several launch pads, with IA gaining exclusive access to the first launch site, which was built to its specifications. It includes a launch pad, payload integration facilities and a mission control centre.
Design World
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. will be exhibiting at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2023 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix. CareerTech allows attendees to meet with a multitude of organizations that provide solutions for career growth through networking, program sessions, and more. Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be showcasing its Workforce Development program, titled Diamondworks!
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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.
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
I’m not a fan of most of these analyst market surveys. This metaverse news from GlobalData seems to have a bit of being out of sync. I do agree with the analyst’s views, but the market forecast does not seem to go along with the analysis. GlobalData states, “The metaverse, a virtual world where users share experiences and interact in real-time within simulated scenarios, will face an uphill path ahead as limited use cases hamper its adoption.
The Fabricator
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Fabricators walking the FABTECH show floor this year were on the hunt for autonomous software and machines that could help them make best use of the talented employees they have.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
In the world of marketing and sales, where innovation and creativity reign supreme, whiteboard animation videos have emerged as the future’s shining star. They are like water to green plants, a source of life and growth for businesses. The more you explore the potential of whiteboard animation, the more you realize its incredible impact.
Design World
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Belden Inc., a supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, offers a new way for installers to bring fiber connections closer to users and devices: the FiberExpress (FX) Enterprise Closet X (ECX) Wall-Mount Fiber Enclosure. As common applications call for additional bandwidth, and consumers use more devices that require faster speeds, this extension of the… The post New FX ECX Wall-Mount Fiber Enclosures bring fiber connections closer to users and devices appeared first o
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
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
My second news item on Generative AI involves Microsoft dancing with Rockwell Automation. Once again an industrial automation company hopes its software will become more responsive and easier to use with AI. I’d love to know what you all think after trying it. Rockwell Automation and Microsoft Corp. Announced October 26, 2023 an extension of their longstanding relationship to accelerate industrial automation design and development through generative artificial intelligence (AI).
The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
As robots can't replicate human intuition and creativity, the future of manufacturing lies in integrating them with connected workers to achieve efficiency and innovation.
E&T
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The company formerly known as Twitter has valued its equity at $45 a share in an internal note sent to employees, Fortune has reported. The amount is significantly less than then $54.20 per share Elon Musk paid for it upon his acquisition in 2022. X had previously offered employees stock in March at a $20bn (£16.4bn) valuation. The company’s new value was probably estimated using a 409A valuation, the independent assessment method recommended by the Internal Revenue Service for private firms.
Design World
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Emerson has announced the Plantweb Insight Valve Health Application, a powerful software tool that combines Fisher control valve expertise with advanced analytic algorithms. The new app makes it possible for users to visualize an entire connected fleet of valves while prioritizing actions based on the health index of each valve. This helps plant personnel optimize… The post New app optimizes maintenance based on valve condition data, avoiding downtime appeared first on Design World.
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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
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Oh, how short-lived was the metaverse hype. Generative AI quickly displaced it with seemingly more staying power. I have made a little use of that technology for research. You really must phrase your questions precisely. There are too many nuances to the meanings of words. However, I have two pieces of news about Microsoft partnering with its Generative AI with industrial software companies.
The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Los talleres y los fabricantes deben cambiar por completo la forma en que miden los costos si realmente quieren mejorar la productividad.
Plastics Today
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Three medical-related parts were singled out for gold as well as the People’s Choice awards in the biennial SPE Thermoforming Division awards program.
Design World
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
EXAIR’s new 1/8 NPT HollowStream liquid atomizing spray nozzle is the latest addition to EXAIR’s line of Liquid Atomizing Nozzles. Providing a hollow cone spray pattern, the HollowStream features a tangential flow design is vaneless, with wide open internal features to resist clogging while producing a uniform distribution in a ring pattern with medium to… The post Exair’s 1/8 NPT HollowStream cone liquid nozzle is latest addition to line appeared first on Design World.
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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.
Gary Mintchell
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Honeywell Connect 2023, the user conference of Honeywell Connected Enterprise the software business unit of Honeywell, was held in Dallas this year October 10-12. I had been waiting for some documents from Honeywell and got busy. I’ve written several news stories from Honeywell Connect over the past six months. This Strategic Business Unit of Honeywell has been quite busy.
E&T
OCTOBER 29, 2023
By having a person step out in front of an autonomous vehicle to see whether the auto braking system will kick in or if the Tesla will hit the person.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfilment warehouses, has increased its global presence with expansion across two continents.
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