Research Shows High Priority for AI Among Manufacturers
Automation World
JUNE 17, 2024
Fluke Reliability survey indicates that more than 60% of manufacturers are planning to achieve initial AI goals in the next year.
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Looking at OSHA as a partner, not an adversary
The Fabricator
JUNE 16, 2024
Metal fabricators that work with OSHA, instead of trying to avoid the agency, might end up with better and safer manufacturing processes.
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Optimizing manufacturing production through HMI/controller integration
Design World
JUNE 20, 2024
In modern manufacturing, the adoption of digital transformation and automation has generated heightened demand for the smooth integration of HMI software and controllers. Susan Burtch Lead Commercial Portfolio Manager, Visualization Software Rockwell Automation Manufacturers are continuously aiming to streamline operations, boost efficiency, lower production costs, and optimize resource use and capacity.
Orbbec Cameras Integrated with NVIDIA Isaac Robotics Platform    Â
Gary Mintchell
JUNE 17, 2024
One place where technology and integration and partners advances lies in the vision and robotics area. This news concerns Orbbec 3D vision systems integrating with NVIDIA Isaac Perceptor robotics platforms. In brief: Gemini 330 cameras with built-in depth processing deliver high-precision Depth+RGB vision for NVIDIA Isaac Perceptor AI-based perception workflow for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in indoor and outdoor environments.
CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction
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Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.
How Open Systems Enable Practical IIoT Data Use
Automation World
JUNE 21, 2024
Weidmuller demonstrates how the open architecture of its control systems and the built-in intelligence of its edge devices enable straightforward applications of operations data—remote and on site.
Extend Robotics integrates virtual reality to achieve ‘high levels of variability and rapid automation of production’
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 20, 2024
A new partnership between an industrial parts manufacturer and a virtual reality robotics company is proving that high levels of variability are no obstacle to achieving rapid automation of production.
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Orca Semiconductor Exits Stealth with Customized Analog Solutions
Gary Mintchell
JUNE 21, 2024
Market niches that open when incumbent companies grow large and mature leaving opportunities for startups hold interest for me. I’ve been watching for this situation for the past few years as the automation market matures with consolidating companies and slow market growth. Marketing people for a company just exiting stealth contacted me. I just had an enjoyable conversation with CEO Andrew Baker about the opportunity the founders saw in the analog semiconductor market.
Robotic High-Force Torque Driving
Automation World
JUNE 21, 2024
A look at the Universal Robots-Estic high-torque screwdriving platform.
The decarbonisation goal: UK road transport’s journey to sustainability
SMMT
JUNE 20, 2024
As an ever growing number of road transport companies look to improve their environmental performance while remaining profitable in a competitive market, demonstrating that commitment to customers – who have the same objective – is also becoming increasingly important. Nottingham-based logistics firm Mitchells of Mansfield, for example, as a member of Palletways UK has launched a customer-facing Carbon Co-op initiative.
Hog today, hero tomorrow?
Design World
JUNE 18, 2024
Before each dinner, I ask my son to consider everything that went into preparing his meal. We start with Mom or Dad cooking, which leads to working hard to provide healthy food, and so we give thanks for everyone and everything that makes working and living well possible. Then we acknowledge the grocery stores, farmers,… The post Hog today, hero tomorrow?
Changing the Game with MES: Cut Costs, Drive Efficiency, & Achieve Sustainability Goals!
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes
The Importance of Ad Verification in Digital Marketing
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 17, 2024
When it comes to the success of any business, there’s no denying the importance of marketing. No matter the business type or industry, some form of marketing will always be required to keep the business growing. However, marketing is becoming more challenging in this competitive digital age.
Wago and Radiflow Partner on Industrial Security
Automation World
JUNE 21, 2024
The companies’ partnership aims to strengthen resilience against potential cyber threats and make industrial networks as secure as possible.
GM invests another $850M into Cruise as it expands manual operations
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 17, 2024
Cruise has resumed some operations in three cities. | Source: Cruise Despite a bumpy 2023, Cruise LLC isn’t nearing the end of the road yet. General Motors, its parent company, said last week that it would invest an additional $850 million into the autonomous vehicle developer. To date, GM has invested more than $8 billion into Cruise and hasn’t yet seen much of a return.
Research shows value of plastics over grease
Design World
JUNE 17, 2024
Many bearing points are protected against environmental influences and wear by so-called loss lubrication, where grease is pressed out from inside the machine and enters the environment. This is said to result in 27 million tons of lubricating grease released worldwide every year. More environmentally friendly oils and greases are an option, but these can […] The post Research shows value of plastics over grease appeared first on Design World.
How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management
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Tutorial: Analog Signals with Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Platform
Control.com
JUNE 21, 2024
Learn how to connect analog inputs, either voltage or current, to the Phoenix Contact’s IIoT PLC platform and design simple data processing programs with the PLCnext Engineer IDE.
Wago and Radiflow Partner on Industrial Security
Automation World
JUNE 21, 2024
The companies’ partnership aims to strengthen resilience against potential cyber threats and make industrial networks as secure as possible.
Beep deploys autonomous shuttles at Honolulu airport with partners
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 16, 2024
Wiki Wiki shuttles await passenger riders at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu. Source: Beep As millions of people in the Northern Hemisphere begin summer vacations, some of them will board autonomous vehicles for part of their journeys. Last month, Beep Inc. announced that it is working with the Hawai’i Department of Transportation, or HDOT, and Sustainability Partners to launch an 18-month self-driving shuttle pilot at Daniel K.
How One Machine Shop Adopted (and Defined) a Four-Day Work Week
Modern Machine Shop
JUNE 20, 2024
The “business of machining” includes a broad set of topics that, in an industry facing tectonic generational and economic shifts, will demand more attention in the coming years. Succession planning, HR, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, investment strategies — as production automation helps to level the playing field and shop leadership transitions from Baby Boomers and Gen X to Millennials and Gen Z, strong business acumen in these fields will provide a greater and greater
The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study
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Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.
Banner Engineering Adds Two New Series to Radar Sensor Offerings
Control.com
JUNE 18, 2024
The K50R and Q90 R series of radar sensors bring versatility and cost-effectiveness to object detection across applications. Both series are designed to be superior alternatives to ultrasonic sensors.
Coldplay Finds New Grooves in Plastic Waste
Plastics Today
JUNE 17, 2024
The band's new album will be available in various versions, including an EcoRecord made from nine recycled PET bottles and a Notebook Edition comprising river plastics collected by The Ocean Cleanup in Guatemala.
GrayMatter raises $45M Series B to ease robot programming for manufacturers
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 20, 2024
GrayMatter automated manually intensive tasks at Lawrence Brothers. Source: GrayMatter Robotics Like businesses in other industries, U.S. manufacturers face widening labor shortfalls and need automation to help fill those gaps. GrayMatter Robotics today announced that it has raised $45 million in Series B funding. The Carson, Calif.-based company said it plans to use the investment to expand to meet customer demand. “We founded GrayMatter to enhance productivity while prioritizing workforc
Ont. and First Nations announce partnership to support economic and resource development
Canadian Manufacturing
JUNE 18, 2024
GREENSTONE — On Jun. 18, the Government of Ontario signed Letters of Confirmation that will support renewed partnerships with Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, Aroland First Nation, Ginoogaming First Nation and Long Lake #58 First Nation to unlock economic and resource development opportunities in northern Ontario, including future critical minerals projects. “As we rebuild Ontario’s economy, our government is developing meaningful partnerships with First Nations across Ontario that crea
How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Fluid Control, Plastics, and Flexibility: Festo Expands Manifold Catalog
Control.com
JUNE 17, 2024
Diffusion bonding is a process used extensively in medical and lab manufacturing. Festo is expanding its micro-fluidic distribution portfolio by providing customized, efficient, space-saving designs.
How AI and Insurance Have Changed in 2023
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 18, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and the insurance industry has sparked a revolution. It’s transforming the way insurers operate and how policyholders experience coverage. As we inch towards the end of year 2023, it’s fascinating to witness the metamorphosis that AI has brought to the insurance sector.
Wayve launches PRISM-1 4D reconstruction model for autonomous driving
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 18, 2024
A scene reconstructed by Wayve’s PRISM-1 technology. | Source: Wayve Wayve, a developer of embodied artificial intelligence, launched PRISM-1, a 4D reconstruction model that it said can enhance the testing and training of its autonomous driving technology. The London-based company first showed the technology in December 2023 through its Ghost Gym neural simulator.
API and the University of Alberta break ground on pharmaceutical mfg. facility
Canadian Manufacturing
JUNE 21, 2024
(Credit: GlobeNewswire) EDMONTON — Construction is set to begin on a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the Edmonton Research Park that will provide Canadians with a supply of drugs. A result of a collaboration between Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API) and the University of Alberta’s Li Ka Shing Applied Virology Institute , the Critical Medicines Production Centre (CMPC) is the cornerstone of the $200 million Canadian Critical Drug Initiative (CCDI) — a strategy devised in the wake o
A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing
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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.
Tighter Control With the Unitronics UMI-B7 Variable Frequency Drive Series
Control.com
JUNE 21, 2024
The new UMI-B7 series of VFDs from Unitronics has an added Ethernet connection and tighter closed-loop control for more precise speed, torque, and position.
Campaign Spotlight: Driving Demand with Marketing Velocity Central and User Protection Campaign
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JUNE 18, 2024
User Protection challenges security buyers; they add vendors for new threats, increasing IT complexity. Cisco and partners aim to simplify with a holistic user protection strategy.
NASA spinoff Seatrec offers a new power source for underwater robots
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 15, 2024
Seatrec’s infiniTE float is a subsurface ocean profiling platform that uses new power-generation technology. | Source: Seatrec Around 80% of the ocean floor remains uncharted today, and for good reason. The deep sea is an unforgiving environment. Between intense pressure, zero visibility, and extremely cold temperatures, individuals and organizations looking to shed some light on the area have massive challenges to overcome.
Construction has commenced on the first Hunter Class Frigate
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 20, 2024
Image: Walter_D/stock.adobe.com The Albanese Government has announced a significant step in delivering Navy’s enhanced lethality surface combatant fleet with construction commencing on the first Hunter Class Frigate. This milestone was marked by the deputy prime minister and the premier of South Australia cutting the first piece of steel to be used on the first ship of the class.
How to Master Product Portfolio Management
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Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.
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