Automation World
MARCH 13, 2023
Being aware of social engineering practices is the first step in protecting you, your team and network, as well as being a good starting point for a holistic cybersecurity approach.
Design World
MARCH 17, 2023
ABB has announced that construction is starting on the expansion of its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. The project is expected to be completed in November 2023 and represents an investment of $20 million. The expansion will create 72 highly skilled new jobs in the area and is… The post ABB to expand robotics factory in U.S. appeared first on Design World.
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AU Manufacturing
MARCH 12, 2023
Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has released the Victorian Offshore Wind Energy Implementation Statement 2, which outlines how Victoria will leverage industry-led investment in offshore wind for the first tranche of projects that will deliver at least 2 gigawatts (GW) by 2032. The Andrews Labor Government said the strategy formally establishes the Port of Hastings as the site of the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal.
The Fabricator
MARCH 14, 2023
Artificial intelligence could be used to enhance our existing knowledge or prevent us from needing to learn anything in the first place. The latter is the nightmare scenario for the future of metal manufacturing.
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.
E&T
MARCH 17, 2023
The development of flexible electronic skin could greatly help innovation in the fields of rehabilitation, healthcare, prosthetic limbs and robotics. The team at Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech) and the University of Ulsan in South Korea, was inspired by the qualities of crocodile skin to develop a new type of stretchable pressure sensors, which can detect various types of touch and pressure.
Design World
MARCH 15, 2023
With ACOPOS 6D, B&R heralds a new era of manufacturing. Shuttles carry individual products freely through the machine, powered by magnetic levitation. Gone are the days when conventional transport systems imposed rigidly defined timing on the production process. ACOPOS 6D enables economical small-batch production with frequent changeover between products of different designs and dimensions.
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The Fabricator
MARCH 13, 2023
Industrial Succession Group purchased a small California sheet metal operation in 2020. It wasn’t a strip-and-flip affair. Instead, it streamlined information management and doubled its head count and overall revenue.
Plastics News
MARCH 16, 2023
A profit warning on the Shanghai Stock Exchange says preliminary figures indicate the machine builder lost up to $275 million in 2022, including a goodwill impairment of at least $108.6 million.
Design World
MARCH 16, 2023
Semiconductor products were more affected than any other by COVID-induced supply-chain issues felt around the world. International political tensions have only prolonged and exacerbated the problem. By Lisa Eitel | Executive editor Every modern gadget, vehicle, smart device, and appliance is peppered over with semiconductors galore — offering that singular function of processing power that… The post 15 industry experts on relentless semiconductor woes — and fixes appeared first on Des
Robotics Automation News
MARCH 11, 2023
Knowledge management is the process through which an organization collects, organizes, shares, and analyzes its knowledge to make it simple for employees to access and use. This knowledge encompasses a variety of domains, such as training papers, commonly asked questions, technological resources, and people skills.
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This guidebook discusses how small/medium manufacturers have implemented Smart Manufacturing initiatives and realized benefits such as increased productivity as well as higher levels of coordination and speed within the enterprise and supply chain.
The Fabricator
MARCH 16, 2023
Desktop abrasive waterjet cutting is one process among a growing number of technologies in what’s become known as desktop digital manufacturing. The concept has created new possibilities for product designers. The time spent going from an initial design concept to a final product is no longer the hurdle it once was.
E&T
MARCH 16, 2023
EngineeringUK has released a new report – 'Engineering in higher education' – which shows that just 18.5 per cent of engineering undergraduates are female students. The report describes this as an “exceptionally low” figure compared to the 56.5 per cent representation seen across all subjects. The issue is mirrored across the engineering and technology workforce.
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 17, 2023
The aerospace industry has begun paying more attention to the hazards of humans working closely with hazardous chemicals. The post How robots can reduce aerospace workplace hazards appeared first on Robotics Business Review.
Plastics News
MARCH 15, 2023
An EPA proposal for the first national drinking water standards for PFAS chemicals is being hailed by public health groups but is meeting with concern from the chemical industry.
Speaker: Kristin Hess - Senior Product Marketing Manager, Drift; Will Lyon - Head of Vertical Marketing, 6sense
The past three years have forced nearly every industry to rethink their prospect and customer engagement strategy. But while we’ve all been thrust into digital transformation, we haven’t all made the transition efficiently. Now that we know digital selling is the new norm, how can we ensure our website is doing as much of the leg work as possible for us - even in the midst of economic challenges?
The Fabricator
MARCH 15, 2023
A plant manager and a press brake operator at Merrill Technologies Group, Alma, Mich., discuss what needs to happen to make the right bend on a 2,000-ton brake. It has even bigger bending plans in store this summer when it gets its new 4,400-ton brake up and running.
E&T
MARCH 16, 2023
Nasa is retiring the iconic big, puffy spacesuits worn by the first men to walk on the Moon. Instead, the agency has unveiled a new line of space fashion, more form-fitting and comfortable for men and women astronauts. The new spacesuits were displayed at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, during an event hosted for the media and students hosted by Axiom Space, the company that designed the garments.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 16, 2023
A group of apprentices have become the first to participate in a training initiative at TAFE Queensland specifically designed to support and encourage women pursuing careers in male-dominated industries from the get-go. The class had apprentices from the construction, automotive, engineering, and electrotechnology trades and was comprised of 15 women in trades out of 24 students.
Metrology
MARCH 14, 2023
AMETEK has opened a new state-of-the-art Customer Solutions Center in Weiterstadt, Germany where visitors can find the latest news concerning the company’s many brands, and experience product demonstrations of technologies The post AMETEK Opens Customer Solutions Center In Germany appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Speaker: Gary Mintchell, Founder of The Manufacturing Connection
In a world where new technology keeps popping up out of nowhere, it's easy to think that this new tech can solve any and all your manufacturing challenges. This is a dangerous assumption because thoughtless reliance on technology can become a liability. Yes, tech does makes work easier and faster, but we've learned in recent decades that projects can still fail if the new technology being used doesn't bring manufacturing, business, and go-to-market strategies together.
Canadian Manufacturing
MARCH 13, 2023
ST. THOMAS — On Mar. 13, Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker, announced that its subsidiary PowerCo will establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Following this announcement, François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following joint statement: “Earlier today, Volkswagen announced that it has sele
E&T
MARCH 17, 2023
“A good traveller does not know where he is going to, and a perfect traveller does not know where he came from.” This quote from Chinese writer Lin Yutang (1895-1976) is one of the cleverest things ever written or said. It effectively means that it doesn’t really matter where you travel to. What does matter, however, is what you find. And your vision becomes much sharper if you are lost and not sure where you are going.
Plastics News
MARCH 13, 2023
Hoffer Plastics Corp. has only continued to grow since it won the Processor of the Year award in 2012. Now it has been honored with the Sustained Excellence Award.
Metrology
MARCH 13, 2023
Desktop Metal, a leader in additive manufacturing technologies for mass production, has announced the launch of Live Suite — a package of premium software applications with all-new functionality for users The post Desktop Metal Launches Additive Manufacturing 2.0 End-to-End Software Hub appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR
From limited visibility and a lack of real-time data to a lack of agility and responsiveness to changing market conditions, there's no shortage of difficulties that today's supply chain professionals can encounter. What can be done to not only address these challenges, but overcome them? Supply chains need tools that elevate decision-making and boost ROI as well as respond effectively to demand fluctuations, customer preferences, and competition.
Automation Mag
MARCH 16, 2023
ABB is expanding its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The company is investing $20 million in the expansion project, which is currently underway. ABB expects the construction to complete in November 2023. The company received a $450,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant for this project.
E&T
MARCH 16, 2023
The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has told the organisation’s member states that 10 drums containing uranium “were not present as previously declared” at the location in Libya. The missing uranium stockpile could pose radiological risk and security concerns, the agency has said. The IAEA sounded the alarm after a visit by its inspectors to the undisclosed site earlier this week, where it found less uranium than originally reported.
Plastics News
MARCH 16, 2023
Environmental groups in Illinois want to limit a chemical recycling pilot program in an industrial corridor where major plastic makers say they could build, while in Utah, industry lobbyists pick up a win.
Metrology
MARCH 15, 2023
The switch to electromobility has put many manufacturing processes in the very automotive conservative industry to the test. The pressure to innovate has never been greater, and the number of The post Automotive Manufacturing Digital Twin Replicates Real Production Processes appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain
The last three years have been a rollercoaster ride for most supply chains, filled with volatile unpredictability and frequent disruptions. We know technology improvements can improve supply chain operations and add significant value for companies even in turbulent times. However, to pull this off, companies must first establish crucial supporting people processes - in particular, planning processes.
Canadian Manufacturing
MARCH 17, 2023
Businesses expect subdued sales in the short term as they face continued cost and labour pressures, despite slowing inflation, according to a survey by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The chamber’s Business Data Lab released the results of its first-quarter poll on business conditions on Mar. 16, which found one-third of companies expect to raise prices next quarter.
E&T
MARCH 15, 2023
The artificial muscles have been optimised so that the robot can better isolate defects and overcome minor damage, such as tiny holes in its actuators. A novel laser-repair method was also developed to help the robot recover from severe damage, such as a fire that scorches the device. Using their techniques, a damaged robot was able to maintain flight-level performance after one of its artificial muscles was jabbed by 10 needles, while the actuator was able to operate even after a large hole was
The Fabricator
MARCH 16, 2023
Southwest Airlines left thousands stranded over the holidays. For airlines and fabricators alike, the experience proves how risky business can be for manufacturing shops with antiquated software.
Metrology
MARCH 15, 2023
In Jingzhou, Hubei Province, China Midea has opened a new washing machine factory that uses 5G to deliver a fully interconnected manufacturing process. Built by China Mobile and Huawei, the The post 5G Ushers in New Era for Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
AU Manufacturing
MARCH 14, 2023
Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy , together with Senator Penny Wong and South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas have confirmed that Osborne will become the home for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine construction efforts. In a joint media release, the officials said this historic announcement is a “unique opportunity” for South Australia, which will deliver jobs and benefit the economy for generations to come.
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