Design World

OCTOBER 21, 2024

At MinExpo last month, Continental’s ContiTech division was highlighting its latest conveyor technologies, with a focus on rugged, repairable and manageable lines. The highlight in the booth was its Phoenix Phoenocord ST10000 belt, considered the world’s strongest belt rating. Phoenix Phoenocord steel-reinforced conveyor belts are made for the harshest applications, delivering extreme durability and reliable… The post Continental offers rugged and manageable conveyor technologies for minin

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The UR AI Accelerator toolkit includes reference hardware and software. Source: Universal Robots The latest advances in artificial intelligence promise to improve robot capabilities, but engineers need to bring the technologies together. Universal Robots A/S last week announced its UR AI Accelerator, a hardware and software toolkit to enable the development of AI-powered collaborative robot applications.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 22, 2024

One day a group of consultants appeared at our shop. Equipped with clipboards and stop watches (it was 1974), they observed, timed, made notes. They must have been “real” industrial engineers. My role at the time being fresh from university included production/inventory control plus anything else required. They left. A few bench assembly stations were rearranged.

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Automation World

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Generative AI enables the exploration of multiple scenarios to refine automated system parameters in real-time and make industrial automation more accessible, efficient and aligned with specific business goals and industry standards.

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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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Control.com

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Learn about how one example platform, KEPServerEX by PTC, uses OPC UA to integrate machine centers with various communication protocol differences, the ultimate goal of M2M integration.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Image: Volgren Volgren, Australia’s largest bus body manufacturer, has announced the construction of its first hydrogen-powered bus, in collaboration with Wrightbus. A second hydrogen bus is already in production and will be delivered to the customer in the coming months, further expanding Volgren’s leadership in zero-emission transport solutions. These two hydrogen-powered buses are a valuable addition to Volgren’s extensive Zero Emission Bus portfolio, which now includes over 150 zero-emissio

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Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 23, 2024

TORONTO — CHAR Technologies, involved in sustainable energy solutions, announced its intention to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to 12,500,000 units at a price of CDN$0.20 per unit for gross proceeds of up to CDN$2,500,000. Each unit will comprise one common share of the Company and one-half share purchase warrant. Each Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one Share for twenty-four months after the closing of the Offering at a price of CDN$0.30.

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The family of employee Johnny Peterson, who perished in severe flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, blames the injection molding company for “reckless and negligent conduct” resulting in a preventable death.

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SMMT

OCTOBER 23, 2024

September car output falls -20.6% to 70,039 units as factories prepare for all-new electric models. Manufacturing for domestic and overseas markets down -20.8% and -20.6% respectively, with EU taking lion’s share of exports. New analysis shows Auto remains UK’s largest exporter of manufactured products, with shipments of cars, vans and components worth almost £47bn.

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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.

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Automation World

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In collaboration with companies like British Sugar, Seeq has created AI-assisted tools that capture decades of operational expertise and apply it in real-time.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As the global economic landscape evolves, geopolitical tensions are prompting nations to reconsider their manufacturing strategies. Emerging economies like India, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Mexico are not only reacting to global pressures but leading the charge toward a new manufacturing paradigm. These nations are leveraging their competitive advantages to reshape the industry and are at the forefront of this transformation.

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Design World

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A biometric trait must be reliable to be a useful security tool. This article begins with an overview of the seven characteristics used to compare the reliability of biometric traits. It then looks at how well some common biometric traits satisfy those requirements. It considers how multimodal authentication and sensor fusion can enhance security and […] The post What are the seven characteristics of biometrics that make it useful for security?

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Now that we’ve built upon Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things connecting assets, cybersecurity has become the leader among number of press releases coming to me. It’s the inevitable consequence of networking. Every day I learn about new words and new approaches to protect industrial assets. Today’s word is “posture management.” And Tenable has announced data security posture management (DSPM) and artificial intelligence security posture management (AI-SPM) capabilities for Tenable Clo

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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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Automation World

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Data lessons from the bio sciences industry can be translated for every manufacturer’s digital transformation success.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A variety of industries — automotive, healthcare, food and beverages, and beyond — are leveraging innovative eco-friendly manufacturing solutions by harnessing sustainable materials. This is not only helping them respond to strict environmental regulations in regions like UK, the United States , and the European Union (EU) , but helping them differentiate their products and cater to a growing customer base.

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Design World

OCTOBER 25, 2024

AutomationDirect has added the CITO StackFlow series of modular process valves. This system of high-flow, robust components can stack together to form a valve bank assembly. Each module includes common inlets at each end and an outlet discharge at the bottom. Manual and solenoid valves are available, as well as distribution blocks that can all be… The post AutomationDirect offers CITO modular process valves, manifolds appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I’ve written several times about how the automation market entered maturity some time ago. One sign of a maturing market becomes visible when companies begin divesting in order to focus on its core. This news isn’t exactly new, but it points to the trend. KPS Capital Partners is Innomotics’ new owner Siemens completes another step in focusing its portfolio Siemens AG has successfully closed the sale of Innomotics to KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) for €3.5 billion (enterprise value).

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Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.

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Automation World

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Strategic data use, safety and integration capabilities are the key factors behind the successful use of computerized maintenance management systems to automate the processes that drive lean, proactive maintenance strategies and increased efficiency.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 22, 2024

How Are the Fundamentals of IoT and Edge Technologies Evolving to Keep Pace with Digital Transformation? The Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly evolved from a mere technological concept to a pervasive force that seamlessly integrates connected devices, embedded technologies, network infrastructure, and edge environments. By enabling multiple smart objects to communicate, exchange data, and derive insights in sync, this is facilitating more complex workloads, automation, and rapid decision-maki

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Design World

OCTOBER 24, 2024

DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is excited to announce its expansion in both supplier partners and new product introductions (NPI) during the third quarter of 2024. This includes the addition of 139 new suppliers and more than 611,000 innovative… The post DigiKey adds more than 611,000 products and 139 new suppliers appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As an EV owner, news relating to them interests me. That plus Festo continues to be an intriguing company. I’ve seen other news about battery recycling and mixing raw materials. Festo created a new solution for high throughput dry-room electrode assembly of EV batteries. In 2022, the Festo electric mobility initiative demonstrated an automated degassing cell.

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In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Automation World

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Manufacturing is a prime application for humanoids because of its structured environment. However, the ability of these robots to interact with humans remains a key issue to be addressed to move from basic automation to collaboration.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Frost & Sullivan’s Manufacturing webinar series delved into the topic ‘ The shift from emissions reduction to full ESG integration in sustainable supply chain.’ Led by industry experts, the session highlighted how businesses can evolve their supply chains beyond mere emissions reduction to embrace holistic environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

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Design World

OCTOBER 24, 2024

ABB has launched the RB 1000i-S paint atomizer to revolutionize automotive paint shops. The new paint atomizer mounted on the ABB robot improves transfer efficiency by 10%. It can significantly reduce paint waste and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by a minimum of 30% compared to its predecessor, the RB 1000i. In addition, central efficiency and… The post ABB launches new paint atomizer, making paint shops more efficient and sustainable appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Outrider’s system for moving trailers autonomously includes navigating obstacles, hitching and unhitching from trailers, and connecting and disconnecting brake lines. | Source: Outrider Outrider today announced that it has raised $62 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing round. The provider of autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs said the funding will drive its operations as a service with Fortune 500 customers in 2025 and solidify its position as a leader in logistics a

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Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance

The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s

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Automation World

OCTOBER 22, 2024

While basic industrial controllers are still available and widely popular for certain tasks, advanced programming features, connectivity and modularity are impacting how machine control decisions are made.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 20, 2024

GROWTH OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHT Personalized Nutrition in the Pet Food industry Opportunity Size: $ 500 million – $1 billion Growth Expected: Within 3 years Key Regions : Global, with a focus on Asia Pacific, European Union, and North America. How to Succeed: Dive into our detailed analysis on Global Growth Opportunities in the Pet Food Ingredient Industry to learn how personalized nutrition is revolutionizing healthy pet food.

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Design World

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Bell-Everman announces that its latest generation of ServoBelt Linear actuators feature a design enhancement that simplifies the assembly and installation of long-travel motion systems including gantry and linear robots. The new design, which involves the lower static toothed belt, also strengthens ServoBelt’s ability to non-destructively withstand high-force events, such as carriage crashes.

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