Design World
MARCH 5, 2024
I’m going to veer off the normal engineering focus of this column for a month to dabble in a scientific field that’s close to my heart: astronomy. We’re a month out from this year’s big heavenly spectacle in the U.S., the total solar eclipse on April 8th. This eclipse will sweep across the country from… The post Solar eclipses: When 99% is simply not good enough appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
MARCH 8, 2024
I have begun receiving enough press announcements from the MODEX 2024 show that I am beginning to think I should have made plans for Atlanta next week (March 11-14, 2024). It’s material handling, so lots of robotics news. This one from Kawasaki Robotics and Olis Robotics. Partnerships are how things get moved forward these days. Olis Robotics, a leader in the remote error recovery for industrial robots, announces a new partnership with Kawasaki Robotics Inc., a leading supplier of industrial rob
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Control.com
MARCH 6, 2024
Omron has launched its MD-650 and MD-900 medium-payload AMRs as an out-of-the-box solution with lifter top and top roller modules from ROEQ, offering customers efficient and cost-effective material transportation.
SMMT
MARCH 5, 2024
New car registrations rise 14.0% to 84,886 units – best performance for the month since 2004. Battery electric vehicle share grows during traditionally low-volume, pre-new number plate month. Industry calls for fairer EV taxation as fleets continue to drive growth, while private EV uptake declines. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market has recorded its best February performance for two decades as registrations rose 14.0% to 84,886 units, accor
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.
Design World
MARCH 7, 2024
Siemens is extending its drive portfolio in the extra-low-voltage range for 24–48 V EC motors with its new SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE. The new product line with UL and CE-marked components consists of the PDC (Profidrive Control) servo drive in conjunction with a flexible range of motors and connecting cables from product partners, along with the TM… The post Siemens expands its SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE for extra-low-voltage applications appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
MARCH 8, 2024
I just released a podcast where I thought about standards, interoperability, and open technologies. This news came my way, speaking of open, that Shell Information Technology International has become a platinum member of The Open Group. Shell has been a Member of The Open Group since 1997, and has contributed to its numerous Forums which enable collaboration to develop open technology standards and certifications.
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SMMT
MARCH 5, 2024
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations grow 2.2% to 17,934 units in the best performance for the month for 26 years. Large vans remain most popular as demand rises by 1.4% to 12,300 units, while medium and small-sized van demand declines by -5.9% and -20.5% respectively. Battery electric van uptake at 4.7% market share as volumes fall by 12.3%.
Design World
MARCH 8, 2024
Today, every large event includes an elaborate laser show. Laser projections are used at trade fairs, in advertising, art, and at architectural events. The magically glowing light patterns are made possible by highly complex technology, and at many of the most spectacular installations, this technology is provided by Berlin-based LaserAnimation Sollinger.
Gary Mintchell
MARCH 5, 2024
We all know that the Industrial Internet of Things and other wireless devices are straining the wireless spectrum. Spectrum turns out to be a scarce resource. With continually growing communication requirements, both data and voice, this is a problem searching for a solution. (Unlike many things floating around these days that are solutions searching for a problem.
E&T
MARCH 6, 2024
Of the top five western European economies – France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the UK – the UK government has invested the least in green spending, and also comes out worst in terms of per capita green energy investment.
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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.
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 2, 2024
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot (center) and Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid at the 2023 Robotics Summit & Expo. Behavior trees are a mechanism for representing and abstracting complex behavior for robots. While they originated in the video game industry, they have been steadily gaining popularity in robotics over the past several years.
Design World
MARCH 6, 2024
By Mark Jones My initials were visible on the structure protruding from the roof of the white Jaguar as it approached. The car pulled up and the app signaled I could unlock the door. With a tap, the door handles extended. I entered for my first ride in a fully autonomous vehicle. I found myself… The post Technical thinking: Experimental vehicles appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
MARCH 5, 2024
Two things. First, I cannot believe that ten years ago I lost interest in robotics thinking the whole genre was mature and not interesting. Second, I’m still getting executive visions for 2024. This news combines the two. Marc Segura, President ABB Robotics Division, identifies three drivers for robotics-driven AI solutions in 2024. The impetus relates to ABB’s continued expansion into new segments not previously served by robotic automation.
E&T
MARCH 5, 2024
From 2026, the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) will introduce new testing rules that will require vehicles to have physical controls for basic functions like turn signals and windscreen wipers to earn a full five-star safety rating.
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Robotics Business Review
MARCH 3, 2024
SMC recently introduced a series of electric grippers designed to be used with collaborative robot arms (cobots) from Universal Robots (UR). Available in basic and longitudinal types, SMC said the LEHR series can be adapted to different industrial environments like narrow spaces. The new series offers gripping forces between 60 to 140 N and have M8, 8-pin plug-and-play connectors.
Design World
MARCH 4, 2024
Manufacturers are under pressure to take on a digital transformation that will add flexibility on the plant floor while increasing productivity. Key drivers of this technology step change include the need to reduce operating expenses and improve efficiency, all while facing a skills shortage and a lack of visibility across the supply chain. Recognizing this… The post Design World launches the Digital Transformation Forum appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
MARCH 6, 2024
I have published a new podcast thinking about standards and interoperability. I’ve seen successes of industry standards. I’ve also seen industrial standards struggle to break through the logjam of large companies drive to lock customers into their ecosystem. What is the latest of OPAF and what is the meaning of Schneider Electric’s announcement of a product built with with Red Hat and IBM and development of a new computer communication standard?
Control.com
MARCH 6, 2024
We know what a circuit breaker is meant to do: stop the flow of electricity in case of a fault or failure. But just like fuses, breakers and overloads respond differently depending on the load.
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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.
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 8, 2024
RIOS works with NVIDIA Isaac Sim and serves the wood-products industry. Source: RIOS Intelligent Machines RIOS Intelligent Machines Inc. this week announced that it has raised $13 million in Series B funding, co-led by Yamaha Motor Corp. and IAG Capital Partners. The company said it plans to use the investment to develop and offer artificial intelligence and vision-driven robotics, starting with a product for the lumber and plywood-handling sector.
Design World
MARCH 8, 2024
Vision Research, a manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, announces the release of its Phantom Miro C321 Air high-speed camera for airborne testing applications. This 2-megapixel camera leverages the rugged and field-proven design of the Phantom Miro C321 vehicle crash test camera to meet manned and unmanned airborne testing requirements.
Metrology
MARCH 4, 2024
The CMM has been a cornerstone in the field of metrology for over 50 years, revolutionizing the way manufacturers measure and inspect objects with precision and accuracy. The post The CMM Has Been Evolving For More Than 50 Years – What’s Next? appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 3, 2024
Toyota Australia has announced Thiess is set to be the first customer to take delivery of its locally-assembled EODev GEH2 hydrogen fuel cell stationary power generator. Toyota Australia president and chief executive officer Matthew Callachor made the announcement at a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the first GEH2 generator assembled at the company’s site at Altona in Victoria.
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.
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 8, 2024
Cambrian is developing machine vision to give industrial robots new capabilities. Source: Cambrian Robotics Machine vision startup Cambrian Robotics Ltd. this week announced that it has raised $3.5 million in seed+ funding. The company said it plans to use the investment to continue developing its artificial intelligence platform to enable robot arms “to surpass human capabilities in complex vision-based tasks across a variety of industries.” Cambrian Robotics said its technology
Design World
MARCH 7, 2024
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), more than 72,130 wind turbines and 210,000 blades were deployed as of July 2022. The DOE expects up to 9,000 blades to be retired annually through 2026, and up to 20,000 will be retired annually by 2040. Blade waste could reach up to 370,000 tons per year… The post Recycled wind turbine blades make artful furniture for public spaces appeared first on Design World.
MRPEasy
MARCH 4, 2024
Polish-American entrepreneur Michael Klepacz, founder of hemp- and linen-based textiles manufacturer Natural Materials, is seeking sustainability everywhere: in agriculture, design, manufacturing, and the software his company uses. “MRPeasy saves a lot of time for me,” he says. A company set on sustainability Natural Materials Unlimited is a manufacturer of sustainable textile products from Warsaw, Poland. […] The post Sustainable Textiles Manufacturer Eliminates Stockouts with
Fabricating & Metal Work
MARCH 8, 2024
Like many people, Lena Risse didn’t know what career to pursue when she entered young adulthood in 2017. Now she’s won ANCA’s inaugural Female Machinist of the Year contest. Lena studied media technology at a university for a time, and began a related apprenticeship in supporting trade fairs and concerts, but it didn’t suit her. Then, at 19, she decided to give tool grinding a try, an option that seemed simultaneously obvious and crazy.
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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.
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 7, 2024
Companies in North America bought 31,159 robots in 2023. That’s a 30% decrease from 2022. And that’s not sitting well with robotics industry veteran Juan Aparicio. “We don’t sell and deploy enough robots in this country. There is no human contingency to the need to reshore manufacturing in the short term, and the stakes are high,” said Aparicio.
Design World
MARCH 8, 2024
AutomationDirect has added AchieVe PSA series value power supplies which offer prices well below the competition and are suitable for price-sensitive users who require basic yet reliable DC power for general industrial applications. Their overcurrent protection is designed to operate in constant current mode, making the PSA series appropriate for inductive and capacitive loads.
i4.0 today
MARCH 8, 2024
HRS Heat Exchangers, a leading global provider of efficient heat transfer solutions, has won its largest ever component order, valued at $3.8 million. The heat exchangers, for a North American client, will form part of a major environmental project and are due for delivery in late 2024. They include a mixture of 6m and 10m long heat exchanger modules (384 in total), using almost 10 km of tube, and the efficient corrugated tube technology that HRS is known for.
The Fabricator
MARCH 7, 2024
Those in the metals industry can attest that this important economic segment offers several possible career paths. Geoff Gilmore, Worthington Steel’s president and CEO, is a living example and winner of the 2024 Association of Metals Processors and Distributors Steel Executive of the Year award.
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