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Recommendations for Managing Cybersecurity Threats in the Manufacturing Sector

Foley

In the hyper-connected era of smart manufacturing, accelerated by “Industry 4.0,” the manufacturing sector is undergoing a digital revolution. By leveraging technologies such as advanced automation, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and the like, manufacturers continue to optimize production, increase efficiency, and drive innovation.

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Sustainability – more than a buzzword

Manufacturer's Monthly

RSM is taking a partnership approach to optimising sustainability in manufacturing, working closely with companies to unlock solutions to improve its Environment, Social and Governance initiatives. N icole Mohan is a principal within Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Climate Change Services and is RSM Australia’s National Sustainability Lead, responsible for developing and implementing initiatives to drive the adoption of sustainable practices and values across RSM.

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Talent Talk: Do College Degrees Still Matter?

Plastics Today

There’s chatter in some circles downplaying college degrees as a job requirement, but in the plastics manufacturing space, at least, that’s just idle talk.

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Drones and the Future of Travel: What’s Next for Airline easyJet?

Robotics Automation News

easyJet has always been at the forefront of innovation in the airline industry, not only for their consumer offerings but also in terms of aircraft maintenance and operations.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

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?

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How artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing process manufacturing

Control Engineering

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) insights Process optimization is key: The foremost challenge in process manufacturing is optimizing production, cost and efficiency. Integration and interoperability are crucial: Future of AI/ML in manufacturing hinges on uniting diverse departments and technologies for maximum benefit. Manufacturing has gone through many changes in the last several years and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) has the potential to change it even

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An engineer since childhood

Design World

Norberta Lu started disassembling and rebuilding things at an early age. Today, she uses her skills to improve how things work. By Martin Rowe, senior technical editor, EE World “I like to destroy things and rebuild them,” said Zhuofan (Norberta) Lu. Spoken like a true engineer. After all, who doesn’t like taking things apart? Currently… The post An engineer since childhood appeared first on Design World.

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HighByte Releases Industrial DataOps Solution with Complete Data Engineering Toolset for Global Manufacturers  

Gary Mintchell

Unified Namespace architectures are the hot IT item right now. HighByte, a pioneer in industrial dataops, now includes support for this technology. HighByte , an industrial software company, announced the release of HighByte Intelligence Hub version 3.2 that fully supports Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures and expands data pipelines capabilities, providing a complete data engineering platform to the industrial market.

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UK CV production up again in August

SMMT

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grows 8.6% in most productive August since 2012. 6,660 units leave factories in August, pushing year-to-date volume 62.2% above pre-pandemic levels. CVs made for the domestic market up by 24.4%, while exports fall slightly, down -2.0%. British commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 8.6% in August as 6,660 units rolled out of UK factories, according to new figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Spotlight on Engineering Diversity & Inclusion — Courtney Francis

Design World

Courtney Francis, Territory Account Manager, LEMO USA, Inc. Courtney Francis is an accomplished Regional Sales Manager with considerable experience in the sales industry and expertise in electronic and fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies. Having a background in auditing, training, and sales & marketing, Courtney has spent the last 6 years tailoring herself to one… The post Spotlight on Engineering Diversity & Inclusion — Courtney Francis appeared first on Design World.

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Motors: The Core of Automation

Automation World

Motors have been central to automation since the beginnings of the first industrial revolution in the mid 18th century and their varied forms and applicability maintain their centrality into the 21st century’s fourth industrial revolution.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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Rolls-Royce nozzle breakthrough brings hydrogen plane engines closer to reality

E&T

The firm is working with partner easyJet to develop hydrogen combustion engine technology capable of powering a range of aircraft from the mid-2030s onwards. It said it completed tests on a full annular combustor of a Pearl 700 engine, which was running solely on hydrogen fuel. The test proves that the fuel can be combusted at conditions needed to achieve maximum take-off thrust.

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UK car manufacturing falls in August as factories gear up for next gen models

SMMT

UK car production declines by -9.7% to 45,052 units in August, following six months of growth. Production for home market falls -25.2%, as exports also decline by -5.5%. Electrified vehicles represent nearly two in five of all cars produced in August, equivalent to 16,511 units. UK car production fell -9.7% in August, following six consecutive months of growth, as 45,052 models rolled off factory lines, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Tra

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Inductive Automation names Opto 22 as a solution partner

Design World

California-based industrial automation and IIoT manufacturer Opto 22 announces a new, elevated partnership status with Inductive Automation as a Solution Partner. One of the first hardware companies to embed Inductive Automation’s Ignition software in its industrial edge devices, Opto 22 had been a long-time member of the Ignition Onboard Program. With the sunsetting of the Onboard… The post Inductive Automation names Opto 22 as a solution partner appeared first on Design World.

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OEE, Sustainability and the Shop Floor to Cloud Connection

Automation World

Emerson highlights its pneumatics, power supplies, SCADA/HMI, controllers and software in its Floor to Cloud portfolio for a variety of data analysis applications.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

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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WPI researcher receives $600,000 grant to develop 3D printable robots for search-and-rescue operations

Robotics Automation News

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher Markus Nemitz is the recipient of a $599,815 CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation to develop an innovative architecture for low-cost custom robots capable of traversing challenging terrains by swimming, crawling, climbing, and diving through hostile and confined spaces as part of search-and-rescue operations.

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How mechanics found in nature could make quantum computing a reality

E&T

The travelling salesperson problem does not sound like a major quandary. The task? Compute the shortest possible route between a list of destinations and return to base. Unfortunately, although it’s conceptually simple to work it out, no one has come up with an algorithm that is efficient enough to run at speed for tasks with more than a short list of destinations.

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The igus Mobile Exhibition comes to town

Design World

Tradeshows are always evolving, and after the massive changes that the Covid-19 pandemic forced on the industry, we saw a cratering in attendance and then a massive rebound. We also learned that sometimes, smaller is better — and where our personal workplace was could mean different, more flexible things. Flexibility came to mind after experiencing… The post The igus Mobile Exhibition comes to town appeared first on Design World.

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Distributed ZTNA enables simple and scalable secure remote access to OT assets

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Zero trust network access (ZTNA) is the ideal alternative to cellular gateways and VPN solutions for remote access. But in OT environments, ZTNA needs to be distributed.

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Mastering Digital Transformation: Your Guide to a Successful MES Implementation

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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Fernride raises $50 million in Series A funding to scale autonomous yard trucking

Robotics Automation News

Germany-based autonomous trucking innovator Fernride has closed a further $19 million in its Series A funding, pushing the total round amount to $50 million. This comes as the company strengthens its focus on advancing the transition towards automated and sustainable logistics by creating the world’s leading human-machine collaboration technology.

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Forecast Catastrophe: how a network of sensors saves lives in Colombia

E&T

If she has saved one life, that’s enough for Lina Cabellos, engineer, meteorologist and the driving force behind the Colombian city of Medellín’s ingenious early warning system – and that’s the answer she gives authorities when they ask about value for money. “Part of our success is to convince the government that these are services worth paying for,” she says.

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The 2023 September/October digital edition of Manufacturing AUTOMATION is now online!

Automation Mag

The September/October 2023 digital edition of Manufacturing AUTOMATION is now available. Our cover story focuses on how Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michal Goc solves challenging automation problems with an innovative mind and perseverance. Also in this issue, you’ll find: Behind the scenes: Robot integration Navigating challenges when implementing robots to achieve desired results.

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Carlo Gavazzi Introduces Level 1 And 2 EV Energy Level Meter

Control.com

Carlo Gavazzi has released a single-phase electrical monitor device that is compact and has a backlit display to gather data about electrical system usage and real-time performance.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

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.

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Empowering Your Online Presence: WordPress Web Design Essentials

Robotics Automation News

In today’s digital age, establishing a robust online presence is vital for businesses, bloggers, and individuals alike. Your website is often the first point of interaction between you and your audience. Therefore, ensuring that it not only looks visually appealing but also functions seamlessly is of utmost importance.

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Fingernail-sized robot autonomously travels 10 metres without battery power

E&T

Moving robots typically demand a lot of energy, which requires a battery that only has a limited lifetime. Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) have created MilliMobile, which is equipped with a solar panel-like energy harvester and four wheels. The robot is about the size of a penny, weighs as much as a raisin and can move roughly the length of a bus (approximately 10 metres) in an hour, even on a cloudy day.

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Canada’s manufacturing sector seeks to reduce ‘repetitive labour’ through AI

Automation Mag

By Sammy Hudes Artificial intelligence and increased automation can help lessen the load for workers at a time when Canada faces a labour shortage in the manufacturing and construction sector. That’s one of the messages being shared at this year’s Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show taking place in Toronto from September 25 to 28. The annual event is put on by SME, formerly the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, which represents various players in North America’s manufactur

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La automatización en la fabricación de metal se vuelve móvil

The Fabricator

La automatización móvil, como los AMR y los AGV, aún no dominan el campo de la fabricación de metal, pero están comenzando a encontrar un lugar en operaciones selectas y tienen un enorme potencial.

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Future Focus: Constructing Unshakeable Stability in Your Manufacturing Supply Chain

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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Brain Corp launches ‘Site Maps’ to advance automated robotic operations and fleet management

Robotics Automation News

Brain Corp, an artificial intelligence (AI) company creating transformative core technology in robotics, has released “Site Maps”, the latest feature of its BrainOS software for autonomous robots. The update is available to all its customers.

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Averting Armageddon: the mission that knocked an asteroid off course

E&T

From the threat of artificial intelligence taking over the world to governments admitting to the presence of UFOs, we seem to be living in an era when the wildest imaginings of science fiction have unexpectedly morphed into reality. When the 1998 disaster movie Armageddon told the far-fetched story of a mission into space to destroy a meteor the size of Texas to prevent it from hitting Earth, few would have believed that a real planetary defence system would smash into an asteroid just over a co

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Prime Minister Trudeau’s CMTS 2023 visit: A strong endorsement for Canada’s manufacturing industry

Automation Mag

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walked the floor of the 2023 Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) on September 26. The Prime Minister toured through the exhibits of CMTS 2023, a national industry event, at its new venue, The Toronto Congress Centre. Showing his support for the industry, he stopped to talk with members of the manufacturing community about their innovations.

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Camp offers crash course to teens about welding and careers in skilled trades

The Fabricator

Teenagers spent a week learning about welding and job opportunities at a camp hosted by Illinois Valley Community College and funded through the Nuts, Bolts,andThingamajigs Foundation.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

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.