Design World
MAY 7, 2024
Discrete automation with motion systems and complementary forms of warehousing technologies remain core to reshoring and making supply chains more robust in the years since COVID-19. We recently asked several industry experts about trends they’re seeing in this space. Here’s what they had to say. Meet the Experts Brian Burke | Product manager III •… The post Reshoring and supply-chain security appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
MAY 9, 2024
Advances in power distribution technology enable one compact terminal block to feed up to 10 outputs with one input while shrinking the DIN rail space needed from 80 mm to 16 mm.
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Gary Mintchell
MAY 10, 2024
I devoted Tuesday this week to exploring Automate, the robot/vision/automation trade show produced by A3. Six miles of walking and many conversations later, a sense of the state of the industry and a few of the players visited me. One thing to note was where consolidation is and has taken place. The cobot revolution has matured with the small innovative companies acquired by large corporations.
SMMT
MAY 8, 2024
UK used car market grows 6.5% to almost 2 million units in Q1 2024 – the fifth quarter of successive growth. Best start to a year since 2019 as second-hand market hits five year high. Zero emission car sales up 71.0% with highest ever market share at 2.1%. Download the used car sales report for Q1 2024 The UK’s used car market rose by 6.5% in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,967,923 units finding new owners – the strongest start to a year since pre-pandemic 2019, according to the latest figures
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The rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. In the event of a defect, recall, or customer complaint, manufacturers must quickly identify and trace the affected parts and components, including their maintenance, installation, and purchase history – back to the purchase order.
Design World
MAY 8, 2024
Clippard provides thousands of standard and special precision flow control products to design engineers and manufacturers around the world. Clippard’s expertise is not limited to providing over 7,000 standard products, but also offers a unique advantage by providing custom products and value-added assemblies for hundreds of applications. Electronic Pressure Regulators & Flow Controllers Electronic Valves:… The post Clippard Precision Fluid Control Products & Solutions appeared fir
Automation World
MAY 9, 2024
As industry confronts the challenges of efficiency, cybersecurity, workforce shortages and the integration of emerging technologies, adopting smart manufacturing practices is emerging as a critical component of success.
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The Fabricator
MAY 9, 2024
Metal fabricators won’t have to wait too long before they see the latest automation and robotic innovations on display at Automate 2024 in their own shops.
Design World
MAY 7, 2024
Space Forge will launch ForgeStar-1, its in-orbit manufacturing demonstration satellite equipped with Silicon Sensing’s CAS291 accelerometer. This follows a program of testing and development in satellite vehicles. ForgeStar satellites will help produce advanced materials such as alloys, proteins, and semiconductors in ultra-vacuum and microgravity space conditions.
Automation World
MAY 6, 2024
Using the W3C Thing Description standard will ease the exchange of digital twin models and related data.
Robotics Business Review
MAY 8, 2024
The Seoul National University team with its winning system. | Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics announced the winners of its second Form & Function University Robotics Challenge at the Robotics Summit & Expo last week. A panel of judges at the show picked Seoul National University as the first-place winner. Twelve teams from across the globe showcased their robotics and automation projects for the challenge and competed for cash prizes.
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Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.
Plastics Today
MAY 9, 2024
Milacron and partners perfect the injection molding of a precise layer of recycled content — mechanical or advanced processes — to sustainably boost the eco-footprint of 5-gal plastic pails.
Design World
MAY 8, 2024
By Emma Wood, Global Product Manager for Non-ultrasonic Technologies at Emerson Laser plastic welding continues to grow in popularity worldwide because it provides a unique range of capabilities and benefits: gentle and vibration-free joining, particle-free cleanliness and precision fluid paths, strong bonds with hermetic seals, exceptional aesthetic appearance, and the versatility to bond an extremely… The post What is quasi-simultaneous laser welding?
E&T
MAY 9, 2024
As the Thames Barrier hits its 40th anniversary, officials have said it will need upgrades in the future to cope with rising sea levels and extreme weather caused by climate change.
Robotics Business Review
MAY 7, 2024
In this free webinar, learn how to involve stakeholders in warehouse automation adoption. Source: Exotec To successfully deploy warehouse automation, an understanding of change management is as important as technical expertise. In this webinar, you can learn about strategies for bringing robots into your warehouse or distribution center. Systems integration expert Race Kangas will also discuss best practices for fostering open communication across diverse teams, reassuring workers about shifting
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The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.
The Fabricator
MAY 7, 2024
Seven years ago, fire alarm equipment maker Space Age Electronics had virtually no automated equipment in the sheet metal department—just manual punches, brakes, and TIG welding cells. How times have changed.
Design World
MAY 8, 2024
The demand for skilled professionals in the power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry has never been more urgent. Committed to helping PT/MC employers nurture current and upcoming talent, the PTDA Foundation has launched two new scholarships to empower individuals who are passionate about pursuing PT/MC careers. “By providing financial support by way of scholarships, […] The post PTDA Foundation launches student and employee scholarships appeared first on Design World.
E&T
MAY 10, 2024
As the sector transitions to net zero by 2050, UK North Sea oil and gas operators must focus on initiatives to cut emissions from their production activities, says North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA).
Robotics Business Review
MAY 6, 2024
A screenshot of the SwRI Workbench for Offline Robotics Development (SWORD) toolkit. Ease of use continues to be an ongoing challenge for robotics developers and users. And the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is looking to do its part with a new toolkit that aims to simplify programming robots. The SwRI Workbench for Offline Robotics Development (SWORD) embeds computer-aided design (CAD) into robotics motion planning, modeling and execution.
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Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-
The Fabricator
MAY 6, 2024
When water heater maker A.O. Smith wanted to upgrade to robotic welding, it analyzed its entire production line to make full use of the latest automation.
Design World
MAY 8, 2024
The demand for skilled professionals in the power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry has never been more urgent. Committed to helping PT/MC employers nurture current and upcoming talent, the PTDA Foundation has launched two new scholarships to empower individuals who are passionate about pursuing PT/MC careers. “By providing financial support by way of scholarships,… The post PTDA Foundation launches student and employee scholarships appeared first on Design World.
Control.com
MAY 9, 2024
Chicago has been the hub of high-tech automation technology for the past several days. Check out some of the amazing new and innovative tech to discover the trends we can expect for 2024 and beyond.
Robotics Business Review
MAY 8, 2024
The new linear brake solution uses electrical fields to hold the axis. | Credit: ESTAT ESTAT Actuation engineers and manufactures electronic brakes and clutches that use the physics of electric fields to deliver a braking or clutching interaction when powered on. The company spun out from Carnegie Mellon University in 2019 and introduced its first innovation with a rotary joint clutch/brake product, useful for robotics applications.
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Metrology
MAY 7, 2024
SYLVAC recently unveiled the integration of the Renishaw SP25M tactile 3D scanning probe into its SYLVAC-SCAN S145 optical measurement machine. This upgrade enhances the machine's capabilities, providing a multi-sensor solution that detects features beyond optical reach. Specifically designed for measuring holes and slots in cylindrical components, the enhanced system is identified as the SYLVAC-SCAN S145 P.
Design World
MAY 8, 2024
• SINEC Security Guard: Intuitive cloud-based software-as-a-service to improve cybersecurity on the shop floor • Allows users to match vulnerabilities to their OT assets, prioritize them, and engage in mitigation measures • Integration with the cloud-native SIEM Microsoft Sentinel enabled • Available on the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace in July, 2024 Production facilities are increasingly the… The post New Siemens software automatically identifies vulnerable production assets appeared fir
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
MAY 7, 2024
Learn about the enhancements made to the HIMSS Infrastructure Adoption Model (INFRAM), which now incorporates IT strategy and measures the impact of infrastructure investments on clinical outcomes and operations.
Robotics Business Review
MAY 6, 2024
Intrinsic, a software and AI robotics company that spun out of Alphabet, now integrates with NVIDIA AI and Isaac platform technologies in hopes of advancing the state of autonomous robotic manipulation. Under the collaboration, NVIDIA and Intrinsic plan to bring state-of-the-art dexterity and modular AI capabilities for robotic arms, with a robust collection of foundation models and GPU-accelerated libraries to accelerate a greater number of new robotics tasks.
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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.
E&T
MAY 7, 2024
The explosion of just one nuclear weapon in space could destroy or permanently damage “a significant proportion of satellites” that are in orbit around the Earth, the UK’s ambassador to the UN has said.
Design World
MAY 6, 2024
ABB Robotics is continuing the expansion of its modular large robot portfolio with the introduction of the new IRB 7710 and IRB 7720. The new robots, combined with recently launched IRB 5710-IRB 5720 and IRB 6710-IRB 6740, offer a combined total of 46 different variants capable of handling payloads between 70 kg to 620 kg… The post ABB expands modular large robot portfolio appeared first on Design World.
Control.com
MAY 8, 2024
OnRobot has launched two new electric grippers capable of handling high-payload applications and partnered with Ellison Technologies to power a CNC machine-tending solution.
Robotics Business Review
MAY 6, 2024
HEBI’s H-Series Actuators are sealed to IP65. | Source: HEBI Robotics HEBI Robotics last week during the Robotics Summit & Expo expanded its offerings with its new H-Series platform of smart robotic actuators. The company says this new series of actuators provides higher versatility, precision, and torque, and can be used to create custom robots for challenging environments.
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