The Fabricator
MAY 31, 2023
Of all the decisions that a growing manufacturing company has to consider, capital investment is the riskiest. Businesses should first make sure it makes sense for customers.
The Fabricator
JUNE 1, 2023
Cleveland-based association Women in Manufacturing has announced that its 13th annual Summit will take place in San Diego Sept. 25-27, 2023, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. The event will welcome in-person and virtual participation from an estimated 1,000 manufacturing professionals from across.
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AU Manufacturing
MAY 31, 2023
The Australian manufacturing industry has shrunk in the last 15 years more than any other sector, making it “Australia’s most endangered industry,” according to a report from Australian climate tech startup Conry Tech. The report, titled “Australia’s dig & ship obsession,” revealed that one in four Australian manufacturing jobs has disappeared since 2006 as some urgently needed manufacturing occupations declined by 70 per cent.
Design World
MAY 30, 2023
Since the earliest days of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor products, the goal of easily combining the sensing structures made using MEMS processing with the required signal conditioning has driven many sensor R&D labs. If successful, the solution would make the resulting devices more useful in a broader range of applications. In the 1980s, the circuitry […] The post Has integrated sensor and circuitry reached a new milestone?
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Automation World
JUNE 1, 2023
The new Smart Flex Effector from Bosch Rexroth is a sensor-based compensation unit for industrial robots and Cartesian systems with an active measuring function in six degrees of freedom.
Gary Mintchell
JUNE 2, 2023
This news got buried in my queue. It is an early use of ChatGPT specifically for industrial applications. This came my way about six weeks ago. I don’t think I’ve seen it elsewhere, yet. It is interesting, although ChatGPT does come with drawbacks in that it doesn’t filter for truth or facts. The product from Retrocausal is called LeanGPT and the derivative product is Kaizen Copilot.
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Design World
JUNE 1, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. expands its line of MELSEC iQ-F series compact controllers to now offer a basic model providing OEMs with an all-in-one controller for small machines up to 60 I/O with integrated Ethernet connectivity. The FX5S PLC is a solution for simple automation applications at a more affordable price than the original FX5U… The post Mitsubishi adds powerful and easy-to-use controller to its iQ-F series compact PLC appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
MAY 30, 2023
PBC Linear’s Applied Cobotics introduces its new Cobot Feeder to automate parts feeding for up to three shifts to address industry labor shortages and boost production capacity.
Robotics Business Review
MAY 29, 2023
Robotics investment for April 2023 amounted to $1.63B, the result of 47 funding rounds. Total robotics investment for 2023 equals approximately $3.3B. The post April 2023 Robotics Investments Total $1.63 Billion appeared first on Robotics Business Review.
Gary Mintchell
JUNE 1, 2023
I hear that the Rockwell Automation investment in PTC has not brought all the desired benefits—although they did short-cut some software development with ThingWorx. The real pay-off came with the acquisitions of Plex and FiiX for cloud development. Further to the cloud story, this release details extension of cloud to its design software (think control system design, not CAD).
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Design World
JUNE 2, 2023
Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for TE Connectivity, a maker of connectors and sensors, have the trusted TE HVAC components designed for harsh environments and connected home applications. HVAC systems are exposed to hot and freezing temperatures and dust, debris, shock, and corrosion. Extra locking mechanisms, IP ratings, and corrosion… The post Heilind Electronics offers HVAC components for harsh environments and home applications ap
Automation World
MAY 31, 2023
The app, built using PTC’s CAD and augmented reality technologies, is directed at first responders to help guide them in rescue operations.
MESA
MAY 30, 2023
Israel-based XJet (XJET), a leading provider of cutting-edge 3D printing technology, has recently announced the terms for its proposed $10 million initial public offering (IPO). The company aims to offer 2 million shares priced between $4 and $6 per share, potentially raising approximately $10 million if priced at the midpoint. Additionally, underwriters will have a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 300,000 shares to cover over-allotments.
Gary Mintchell
MAY 31, 2023
These Honeywell news items are a couple of months old. I’ve had a lot of news—especially coming first from Hannover and then from Automate. But most of my thinking time is about humans using the technology; or, technologies using the humans. Will we be replaced? Or, will we figure out how to use all the technology being developed in order to make life better for us all?
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As automation continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more integrated solutions will only grow. The Accuride FULLELECTRIC® is a new approach to powered linear motion that represents the next evolution in system design. By integrating compact electric actuators directly into Accuride's industry leading drawer slides, this approach addresses the pain points of traditional systems while delivering reliable performance.
Design World
MAY 30, 2023
EXAIR’s Hot Tap Digital Flowmeters allow installation when compressed air piping is under pressure. By eliminating the need to isolate and remove pressure from the pipe, these compressed air flowmeters reduce installation time while maintaining safety. Hot Tap Digital Flowmeters incorporate two valves that the measuring probes pass through. A sound muffler that also collects… The post Hot Tap Digital Flowmeters allow installation when compressed air piping is under pressure appeared
Automation World
JUNE 2, 2023
ODVA has added process device profiles to the EtherNet/IP specification to provide a standard format for process variables and diagnostics and support Ethernet-APL.
MESA
MAY 30, 2023
CINCINNATI, OH – May 23, 2023 – AddUp, Inc. has joined $1.5M research contract “Development of Manufacturing, Heat Treatment, and Surface Finishing Guidelines to Yield Ready-to-Use IN- 718 Additive Manufacturing Components” through the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program led my REM Surface Engineering (REM).
Gary Mintchell
MAY 30, 2023
I had family commitments and did not attend PTC’s LiveWorx events. They did send a couple of press releases detailing announcements made there. One is an AI-enhanced (of course, they had to work AI into some release!) visual inspection called Step Check from Vuforia. There was also a sustainability partnership announcement along with a SaaS solution for Creo.
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Design World
JUNE 2, 2023
Exair offers a great number of tools to assist customers in better understanding the path to improving their processes. Using years of experience working with unique processes and their requirements, EXAIR Application Engineers work directly with customers to diagnose problems and offer guidance on improving their efficiency. With this goal in mind, EXAIR is proud… The post Exair application engineer achieves CCASS certification appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MAY 28, 2023
Details of the AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement announced in March have highlighted the critical role the submarines will play in protecting and defending Australia, as well as the profound flow-on impacts the AUKUS trilateral security partnership can deliver for Australian industry and supply chains. Author: Innes Willox, chief executive of the national employer association, Ai Group The program will contribute to skills development in Australia on a massive scale.
MESA
MAY 30, 2023
Board of Directors Unanimously Recommends Stratasys Shareholders NOT Tender Shares into the Nano Tender Offer and Stresses Critical Importance for Stratasys Shareholders to Deliver a Notice of Objection Against the Partial Offer Board of Directors Unanimously Determines that Nano’s Opportunistic $18.00 Per Share Partial Offer of Questionable Authority Substantially Undervalues Stratasys Releases Investor Presentation Highlighting Strength of Stratasys’ Strategy and Inherent Risks of Nano’s Misin
Automation Mag
MAY 30, 2023
Roberta Nelson Shea, Universal Robot’s global technical compliance officer was recognized with the Engelberger Award for applications at a special awards ceremony at the 2023 Automate Show in Detroit. Roberta follows in the footsteps of Universal Robots’ co-founder Esben Østergaard, who received the award in 2018 in the technology category. The application category recognizes individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to the development of robotics technology and its
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Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass
Design World
JUNE 2, 2023
Exair offers a great number of tools to assist customers in better understanding the path to improving their processes. Using years of experience working with unique processes and their requirements, EXAIR Application Engineers work directly with customers to diagnose problems and offer guidance on improving their efficiency. With this goal in mind, EXAIR is… The post Exair application engineer achieves CCASS certification for compressed air system management appeared first on Design Wor
Plastics News
MAY 31, 2023
Nohra Padilla said during a side event at the Paris treaty talks that she began working in a landfill, picking out plastic and other waste to sell, when she was 7 years old.
MESA
MAY 28, 2023
CONCORD, N.C. (May 28, 2023) – RFK Racing has announced a partnership with BlueForge Alliance (BFA), the non-profit integrator for the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Program, aimed at promoting SIB careers and reinvigorating America’s manufacturing workforce through its BuildSubmarines.com initiative. This new partnership will showcase the wide array of desirable careers across the nation to NASCAR’s large, passionate fan base.
E&T
JUNE 2, 2023
The distant galaxy JD1 was formed from hydrogen left over from the Big Bang and has been confirmed as one of the most distant galaxies identified to date. Astrophysicists from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have been able to confirm the existence of this galaxy using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the largest and most powerful space science telescope ever launched.
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Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.
Design World
JUNE 2, 2023
When Ready Systems of Burlington, Ontario, Canada was looking for a replacement for their DeviceNet network architecture, they turned to long-time partner Balluff to investigate possible Ethernet control architectures. While they also provide complex material handling and robotics systems, Ready Systems is most well-known for pallet-based assembly line conveyor systems for the automotive seating industry.… The post IO-link Delivers Increased Data, Simpler Systems, and Lower Cost appeared f
Plastics News
MAY 30, 2023
Tekni-Plex is spending about $8.5 million and doubling capacity at the Costa Rica plant, adding six extrusion lines plus downstream equipment.
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 2, 2023
On the podcast this week we interview 2023 Joseph F. Engelberger winner Roberta Nelson Shea about her career in robotics safety standards development. The post Roberta Nelson Shea highlights her career developing robot safety standards appeared first on Robotics Business Review.
E&T
MAY 31, 2023
A team from Stockholm University analysed air quality data captured during the Covid pandemic shutdowns in South Asia. They found that the concentration of short-lived cooling particles in the air was greatly reduced, while the concentration of long-lived greenhouse gases was barely affected. Emissions of sulphur, nitrogen oxides and other air pollutants lead to the formation of particles in the air that can offset the full climate warming caused by greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and me
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Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.
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