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How Zero Trust Transforms Control System Security

Automation World

A manufacturer’s initial frustration at being locked out of their new HMI software evolved into an appreciation for built-in zero trust measures to protect industrial operations from a range of cyber threats.

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ZEDEDA and OnLogic Partner to Build Integrated Edge Computing Solution for Industrial Environments

Gary Mintchell

OnLogic Powered by ZEDEDA integrates cloud-native edge management capabilities into industrial-grade hardware solutions to accelerate edge deployments and ROI. The edge appears to be the place where innovation is focused. Here is yet another partnership in that market space. ZEDEDA , the leader in edge management and orchestration, and OnLogic , a global leader in industrial computing hardware and solutions, announced a strategic partnership to launch OnLogic Powered by ZEDEDA.

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Mencom’s Magnetic Sensors: Small Devices, Big Impact

Control.com

Mencom added a new product line of magnetic sensors to its portfolio. These sensors serve various applications within sectors such as automation and manufacturing environments.

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Renishaw receives Industry Partner Award at Davis Technical College Foundation’s Annual Life-Changer Luncheon

Design World

Renishaw received the Industry Partner Award at Davis Technical College Foundation’s Annual Life Changer Luncheon on Oct 3, 2024. Each year, the ceremony honors the foundation partners for their significant contributions to Davis Tech and their unwavering commitment to education. The Davis Tech CNC Machining program enhances the lives of students as they prepare for… The post Renishaw receives Industry Partner Award at Davis Technical College Foundation’s Annual Life-Changer Luncheon appea

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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How Agility Robotics crosses the Sim2Real gap with NVIDIA Isaac Lab

Robotics Business Review

At Agility Robotics, we are working with our humanoid robot Digit, which balances actively at all times, can recover from unexpected bumps, and can lift and move heavy things. There are 28 degrees of freedom and quite a few sensors. That’s a lot of information to take in, and a lot of actuators to coordinate, for complex actions that need to be decided in real time.

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Mitsubishi Introduces a New Robot in its Low-Cost Series

Automation World

The Melfa RV-12CRL has the longest reach of any robot in Mitsubishi Electric’s low-cost robot series.

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Plug-and-play linear voice coil stage features 1.0-micron resolution

Design World

A new linear dc motor driven stage from Moticont features one-micron resolution. The high performance VCDS-025-038-02-B1-01 linear voice coil stage features high speed, high acceleration/deceleration, zero backlash, smooth motion, precise positioning, high reliability, and low cost. This non-commutated stage is also clean-room friendly. This compact linear voice coil (also called a moving coil) stage is […] The post Plug-and-play linear voice coil stage features 1.0-micron resolution appea

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NVIDIA adds open AI and simulation tools for robot learning, humanoid development

Robotics Business Review

New Project GR00T workflows and AI world model tools are intended to help developers of robot dexterity, control, manipulation, and mobility. Source: NVIDIA NVIDIA Corp. today announced new artificial intelligence and simulation tools to accelerate development of robots including humanoids. Also at the Conference for Robotic Learning, Hugging Face Inc. and NVIDIA said they are combining their open-source AI and robotics efforts to accelerate research and development.

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Siemens and ServiceNow Collaborate on Security and GenAI

Automation World

The strategy involves combining Siemens security and AI copilot software with ServiceNow’s workflow automation.

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AVEVA Connected Roadmap

Gary Mintchell

News from the AVEVA World Conference 2024 in Paris. Noteworthy announcements include: Industrial AI Assistant AVEVA Unified Engineering AVEVA Operations Control AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure AVEVA Unified Engineering , the new enhancements will bring together global, multi-discipline, multi-organization teams and allow them to work from the same up-to-date project data in a common environment.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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IP67-rated magnetic encoder serves construction and medical equipment uses

Design World

Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the MC-1 2800 44-Turn magnetic encoder with IO-Link output interface. Patented non-volatile technology retains turn count even when power is lost and reports correct count when power is restored. Key specifications for the MC-1 2800 include a measuring range of 15,840° (44 turns), and measured variable information of angle, turns, speed, and […] The post IP67-rated magnetic encoder serves construction and medical equipment uses appeared first on Design World.

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Physical Intelligence raises $400M for foundation models for robotics

Robotics Business Review

Physical Intelligence demonstrates the application of foundation models to training robots for tasks such as assembling boxes and folding laundry. Source: Physical Intelligence Foundation models promise to give robots the ability to generalize actions from fewer examples than traditional artificial intelligence approaches. Physical Intelligence today announced that it has raised $400 million to continue its development of AI for a range of robots.

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Navigating Large-Scale CNC Machining: Suburban Tool’s Niche Strategy to Stay Competitive

Modern Machine Shop

Don Bailey, CEO of Suburban Tool Inc., stands inside of the company’s latest addition, a Mazak HCN 10800. The machine, along with Suburban Tool’s Mazak FH 8800 and FH 680, is enabling the company to expand the range of products it machines in-house. Source (all photos): Suburban Tool. “We don’t like to outsource.” This was one of two key motivations for Suburban Tool ’s recent shift toward producing its large tombstones and angle plates in-house rather than ha

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When Automation is Worth Taking Big Risks

Industry Week

Robots are such proven manufacturing technology that potential benefits may be crystal clear even when ROI or KPI projections aren’t.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

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.

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Nidec Drives introduces standard 5-year warranty

Design World

Nidec Drives, a global leader in industrial drives and automation, is launching a groundbreaking change to their warranty program. Effective immediately, customers will now receive a 5-year warranty as standard on all Control Techniques and KB Electronics AC, DC, Servo drives, option module and keypad product lines*. Nidec Drives are the first drives supplier to… The post Nidec Drives introduces standard 5-year warranty appeared first on Design World.

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Autonomous Mobile Robots Enterprise Software Released

Gary Mintchell

One market area still showing signs of technology life concerns Autonomous Mobile Robots. Once relegated to warehousing operations, these quiet workhorses move parts around many manufacturing plants. The power of software coupled with intelligent automation onboard offers to further improve usability of these devices. This news comes from Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) , a Danish robotic developer.

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UK Ministry of Defence Entrusts SSTL with £40m Spy Satellite

Manufacturing Management

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has awarded a £40 million contract to Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) to build its Juno spy satellite, European Spaceflight reported.

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GelSight, Meta AI release Digit 360 tactile sensor for robotic fingers

Robotics Business Review

Digit 360 uses GelSight’s tactile sensing technology for high sensitivity and micron-level resolution. | Source: Meta AI GelSight, a developer of tactile technology, and Meta AI announced Digit 360, a tactile sensor for robotic fingers. This signifies the next stage of the partnership between the companies, which was established in 2021 with the launch of the Digit tactile sensor.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Indigenous business booming after COVID-forced moved

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: The Cryogenics Group/stock.adobe.com The COVID pandemic was a challenge for many Australian businesses. For some, it meant focusing on a new product or service (hand sanitiser and masks, anyone?), while for others it meant finding Australian supply chains when travel bans hit imports. For Indigenous-owned and Supply Nation Certified company, The Cryogenics Group, it meant an unplanned cross-country move and a whole new market.

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binder offers angled M5 panel mount compact connectors

Design World

The growing complexity of industrial applications imposes high requirements on connector systems, especially in settings with restricted installation space. binder, a specialist in circular connectors, is enhancing its product range with angled M5 panel mount connectors. These connectors are engineered for applications needing compact, durable solutions, opening new opportunities in fields like automation, robotics, and… The post binder offers angled M5 panel mount compact connectors appea

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OnLogic To Help Businesses Adopt AI-Powered Solutions With Latest Partnerships

Control.com

In an effort to expand its industrial AI consulting and implementation services, OnLogic has partnered with industry-leading AI experts Big Vision, Data Monsters, and Mosaic Data Science.

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IPConsul automates operations with Cisco’s industrial IoT secure networking

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Remote sensors and a continuous drip of information transform production efficiency for remote Canadian maple syrup farm.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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Celebrating industry achievements: Highlights from the 2024 Endeavour Awards

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Endeavour Awards The Manufacturers’ Monthly Endevavour Awards 2024 was an outstanding night for many whom gathered to celebrates the contributions and achievements of Australian Manufacturing. Held last night in Melbourne, the awards allowed those in attendance to celebrate just some of the many successes seen recently within the industry. The night saw many awards presented to an audience who got the opportunity to learn more about the many remarkable personalities and enterprises that

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Enduring the elements: encoder solutions for extreme field robotics

Robotics Business Review

Field robotics is redefining industries with technologies that perform complex tasks in unstructured and often dynamic environments – out of the warehouse, facing the weather, and potentially working alongside the public. Field robotics OEMs are tirelessly innovating solutions to address skilled labor gaps and improve efficiency and safety in a wide range of industries including; agriculture , mining , construction , and search and rescue.

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Looking Back at Pack: The First Days at the Show

Control.com

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the hardware and software challenges surrounding the world of packaged goods.

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Plastic on beaches identified from space using satellite imaging tool

E&T

A satellite imagery tool that is able to spot plastic pollution building up on beaches 600km below could be used to help tackle the world’s ocean waste problem.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

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.

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Case New Holland announces plans to close Iowa plant

The Fabricator

England-based CNH Industrial has announced tentative plans to close its facility in Burlington, Iowa, and move the production of backhoes, tractor loaders, and rough terrain forklifts to other company plants in the U.S. and Europe.

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Nissan Announces 9,000 Job Cuts, Slashes Sales Forecast

Industry Week

"Facing a severe situation, Nissan is taking urgent measures to turnaround its performance and create a leaner, more resilient business capable of swiftly adapting to changes in the market," a company statement said.

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Ignition: An Example of OPC UA Data-Driven Manufacturing

Control.com

Truly understanding how to implement IIoT technology requires tangible examples of machines, platforms, and data insights that give relevance to high-level concepts.

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Emissions from private jets soar almost 50% in four years, research finds

E&T

Private aviation is making a growing contribution to climate change, with many being used as ‘taxis’ for distances less than 50km, according to a study.

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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.