Automation World
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Artificial intelligence does not necessarily replace people, but the better applications enable humans to perform even better. Two key areas for its application are in designing better parts and products and improving manufacturing processes.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The U.S. and EU are implementing new minimum efficiency performance standards (MEPS) for electric motors—here’s the lowdown on the standards and how next-generation motor CAD can power compliance. Brian Casey CEO ECM PCB Stator Technology Global electronics manufacturers face an ever-present challenge. That is, how to make the motors in their electrically powered devices compliant […] The post What you need to know about new motor efficiency standards appeared first on Design World.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Ten Victorian manufacturers will be supported to take advantage of new opportunities in the low carbon economy. Minister for Industry and Innovation Ben Carroll today announced recipients of the latest round of the Low Carbon Manufacturing Grants Program, to help manufacturers capitalise on renewable energy opportunities. The grant recipients will share in a total of $412,000 in funding, with manufacturers receiving up to $50,000 of the Business Readiness stream to access business services, a
Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Pay-As-You-Go Solution Provides a Simpler Way to Leverage More Cloud Capabilities Inductive Automation recently moved its flagship Ignition software to the cloud. Now it’s available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace on a pay-as-you-go plan. Ignition Cloud Edition works together with the standard Ignition platform and Ignition Edge, creating a fully integrated and scalable system that connects people, processes, and programs for true digital transformation. “ Ignition Cloud Edition on Azure comb
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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?
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Schunk and Ready Robotics announce partnership around use of Nvidia’s Omniverse platform to support specification, deployment and re-deployment of automated systems.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
By Jeff Morang | Director of Human Factors Engineering • BlackHӓgen Design Incorporating Human Factors Engineering and Usability Engineering (HFE/UE) processes during medical device development greatly increases the chances that devices will be safe and effective for intended users in the intended use environments and meet the expectations and requirements of regulatory authorities.
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Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Would you be comfortable wearing a headset that includes a sort-of goggles and speakers for periods of time? They would be a combination of virtual reality where you are immersed in a projected simulation and can be switched to augmented reality where you can see the physical area around you with an overlay of digital information. The Apple Vision Pro unveiled at the June 2023 Worldwide Developer Conference ( reviewed here ) revealed Apple’s solutions to the many engineering and design challenge
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric and Rockwell Automation make strategic investments in Clearpath Robotics and Ready Robotics, respectively.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
United States Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut Eileen Collins is the first woman to pilot and command a space shuttle mission. She launched her illustrious career under a glass ceiling, navigating destiny with focus and determination. “I did not know what an engineer was when I was in high school,” said Collins. “Back in… The post Problem-solving in space and life appeared first on Design World.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
The 1.4GW Sofia offshore wind farm is being built by energy firm RWE and, once complete, will be one of the world’s largest single offshore wind farms. Expected to be operational in 2026, Sofia forms part of the Dogger Bank wind farm project that will boast a combined energy output of 4.8GW. The Leonardo da Vinci vessel, built by Prysmian, is laying the first sections of high-voltage direct current export cables, which will be used to transport green electricity from the wind farm back to the UK
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.
Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
I try to stay on the positive side of looking for ways to live a meaningful life. I picked up an idea from an interesting English writer—Oliver Burkeman who writes The Imperfectionist blog and wrote the influential book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Let’s say you go to a nice restaurant. They show you to a table. You and your guest are seated.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Updates to Festo’s I/O and servo drives center on streamlining network IP addressing, providing multi-protocol support and easing device configuration and equipment commissioning.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Materialise is opening a new 3D printing facility in Plymouth, Michigan, to accelerate the delivery of custom medical implants to U.S. patients. Surgeons increasingly embrace 3D printing solutions as they recognize the added value it brings to personalized patient care, including more predictable and accurate surgical outcomes and time savings during surgery.
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
North American polypropylene resin prices ticked down in August, following a slight decline in the price of polymer-grade propylene. Engineering resin buyers have also seen slightly lower prices in recent months.
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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.
Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
I bought into the microfinance system almost 20 years ago. An avid reader at the time of Leo Babauta’s Zen Habits blog, I joined his group lending $25 to people around the world to support their nascent businesses. We used Kiva. For many years, repayments came in regularly, and I would re-loan the money. I don’t know when I first noticed that the loans were not going to people but to organizations.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Power over Ethernet LAN switches have accelerated the rapid transition to Ethernet-based industrial control systems. But what do you do when your existing Ethernet switch is not PoE-enabled but the device you want to add to the network is?
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
In the wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, the manufacturing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The HIA alliance aims to position Britain at the forefront of hydrogen-powered aviation, it said. Members include easyJet, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Ørsted, GKN Aerospace and Bristol Airport. The goal of the partnership is to ensure that the UK puts in place the infrastructure, policy, regulatory and safety frameworks needed to be ready for when the first hydrogen-powered aircraft takes to the skies.
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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.
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The partnership enables Clarkson College to manufacture FDA-cleared, 3D-printed, patient-specific devices onsite and make them accessible to healthcare facilities across the region.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
To avoid complexity, Emerson created a process orchestration layer to connect power meters, an electrolyzer, fuel cell, hydrogen refueler, solar and battery inverter system, and instrumentation.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Finding the perfect automated crypto trading platform is a game-changer for traders, often with the assistance of platforms like oiltraderai.com. Automated trading has become so popular due to its capability to execute trades faster and better than humans. Let’s explore what sets the best automated crypto trading platforms apart.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The ICO has announced a crackdown on connected devices and is working on developing new rules and action to be taken against manufacturers who fail in their data security obligations. The news follows the publication of a Which? report that analysed the data collection practices of popular home device brands. The report concluded that almost all connected devices sold in the UK required data surplus to the devices’ performance.
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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.
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The United Nations released the first draft of the global plastics treaty, setting up "intense" negotiations at the next formal round of talks in November.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Manufacturers put process sensors to work for proactive maintenance and inventory monitoring applications.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
ABB has launched two new variants of its GoFa collaborative robot. The GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 open new possibilities for companies to leverage cobot automation for enhanced efficiency.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) and Hydrogen UK urged the government to “regain the momentum” in the low-carbon hydrogen industry after being overtaken by leading economies. The two organisations have published the International Hydrogen Progress Index, a report that measures how attractive national markets are for hydrogen generation and infrastructure.
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.
Mold Making Technology
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Moldmaking is important to Cimatron because it is the number-one focus of the team and its integrated CAD/CAM system. And it is celebrating 40 years! The company says its CAD/CAM was created with the moldmaker in mind. Here, Ralph Picklo, Director of Sales for Cimatron at CAMBRIO , shares what it means when CAD/CAM is created with the mold builder in mind compared to other CAD/CAM users.
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
New research claims to show that microwaving plastic containers releases billions of microplastic and nano-plastic particles. But how do we know they are, in fact, plastic particles?
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Do the benefits of all-season tires make them more trustworthy? They may be used in any condition instead of a specialized one. Figure them out now! Introduction After choosing your car, you may suddenly realize that the tire can be the next step.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The Japanese carmaker unveiled a prototype vehicle at its Burnaston car plant in Derby, where it has been developed in a joint project with consortium partners, supported by taxpayer funding. The vehicle’s new powertrain uses core elements from the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric saloon, which has been produced in limited quantities commercially over the last decade.
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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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