The Fabricator

AUGUST 28, 2023

Healthcare.gov’s disastrous rollout tells metal manufacturers what to avoid when looking into software, its quality, and how it was developed.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 31, 2023

Smart manufacturing insights Smart manufacturing has great potential in manufacturing and can enhance operations in many ways, but companies struggle with implementing even though they recognize its benefits. Developing a solid and thorough plan that identifies areas where the company can improve and builds a strategy around that is a good first step.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AUGUST 30, 2023

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Design World

AUGUST 30, 2023

Belden Inc., a global supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, announces four new products and updates that are designed to maintain connectivity in rugged environments and ensure uptime. Data Acquisition & Transmission Belden OptiTuff Connectivity and Cable Management options support new field-termination connectivity for OptiTuff Mini Fiber Cables.

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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.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

• SCADAfence will integrate into the Honeywell Forge Cybersecurity+ suite providing expanded asset discovery, threat detection, and compliance management capabilities. SCADAfence extends Honeywell’s OT cybersecurity portfolio to build upon its comprehensive professional services, managed security services, and software solutions. With the announcement of this major cybersecurity acquisition, Honeywell communications offered me the opportunity to talk with Michael Ruiz, the new VP/GM Cyber Innova

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Automation World

AUGUST 27, 2023

IT/OT convergence, plug-and-produce and reference implementation are key to implementing digital automation globally.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Darren Conway, Global Product Line Director, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Many industrial sectors, including aerospace, semiconductor, automotive, and biopharmaceutical, require rotary seals as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) switch from hydraulic to electric motor systems for greener solutions and improved product performance. Globally, the industrial sector is responsible for 33% of greenhouse gas emissions, and in the… The post Advantages of high-performance rotary seals for

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SMMT

AUGUST 30, 2023

UK car production surges 31.6% in July marking sixth consecutive month of growth. Double digit rises in demand from overseas and UK, up 36.1% and 13.7% respectively. Year-to-date, factories turn out 526,619 cars, with volumes up 14.2% on first seven months of 2022. UK car production surged in July, rising 31.6% to mark the sixth consecutive month of growth, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 76,451 units rolled off factory li

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Plastics News, Rubber News and Sustainable Plastics are teaming up to host a livestream all about PFAS. Read all about the event and more about PFAS in today's Kickstart.

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E&T

AUGUST 29, 2023

The UK’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said the technical fault was “identified and remedied” on Monday evening, but “significant disruptions” are set to continue over the next few days as airlines work to clear the flight backlog. The technical problem was revealed at 12.15pm on Monday, causing staff to have to input flight plans manually until the automatic system was recovered at 3.15pm.

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Design World

AUGUST 30, 2023

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s MR-J3 Servo Amplifiers are highly flexible and designed to fit a wide range of applications while providing industry-leading technology and performance. Mitsubishi Electric recently announced that this product would enter its discontinuance phase in its lifecycle, meaning new unit stock is very limited and/or nonexistent.

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Get prepared for an epic showdown as Duke vs. Texas Tech face off in a high-stakes college basketball in shape. This article explores the history, key players, techniques, and predictions for this thrilling sport. College basketball enthusiasts mark your calendars because an electrifying showdown is on the horizon.

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Plastics News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Plastics recycling 101 The community where I live, Van Buren Township, Mich., recently negotiated a new solid waste collection contract. The bad news is now we're paying $165.84 per year for service. It used to be free in exchange for hosting a landfill. But there's good news, too. We all received brand-new 64-gallon recycling carts for free! This is, by far, the biggest recycling container I've ever owned.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Electric scooter operators have removed all their 15,000 vehicles from the streets of Paris following a controversial public vote. Five years after it become the first city in Europe to open to the e-scooter market, the French capital has also become the first to end the experiment after r esidents voted to ban e-scooters in an April referendum with a 7.5 per cent turnout.

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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?

Design World

AUGUST 29, 2023

By Mark Jones Detroit, or at least the Detroit Airport, has one clear advantage over other airports. This is thanks, I believe, to Ferruccio Ratti. Research was required to identify Ratti. All I had to go on was my observations of an innovation in action. Let me begin by saying I don’t like most of… The post What’s innovation without usefulness?

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Packaging is more than just a protective cover for products; it’s an art form that influences consumer perception, brand identity, and market success. Mastering the art of packaging requires a careful blend of creativity, functionality, and strategic thinking.

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Plastics News

AUGUST 30, 2023

If Hollywood ever gets around to making a Plastic Man movie, Jeremy Pafford should get an audition for the main role. Pafford covered plastics markets for more than a decade for research firm ICIS. He recently posted a photo on LinkedIn about a medical procedure. "So I had a little work done in the past few weeks to unwind what has been a two-years-long pinched nerve in my neck," Pafford wrote.

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E&T

AUGUST 31, 2023

The country already boasts one of the most developed wind power sectors globally – the energy can be used to produce carbon-neutral ‘green’ hydrogen, which is produced by splitting water via electrolysis into hydrogen and oxygen. It also has access to considerable supplies of oil and gas in the North Sea. This can be used to make ‘blue’ hydrogen, which is not carbon neutral.

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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.

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Design World

AUGUST 28, 2023

Kollmorgen, a maker of motion control systems, announces ATEX certification and IECEx/cETLus listing for the explosion proof Goldline EBH 480 Vac servo motor. These new explosion-proof approvals for the high-voltage Goldline EBH servo motor exemplify Kollmorgen’s commitment to advancing the state of the art in motion control and meeting the most demanding application requirements.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The truth is that it is difficult and it can take months, if not years, to get followers on your social networks. For this reason, many quality services have emerged where you have the possibility of buying followers for different sites, such as Instagram.

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Plastics News

AUGUST 30, 2023

The slow buildup of methane gas and inadequate ventilation may have led to a catastrophic explosion at a plastics recycling facility in the Dominican Republic, according to a preliminary report by the city's fire department. Thirty-three people lost their lives and many others were injured in the Aug. 14 blast and fire in downtown San Cristóbal. Authorities in the Caribbean nation say it occurred on the premises of a recycling company called Vidal Plast.

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E&T

AUGUST 30, 2023

The research found that people’s attention levels and how engrossed they are in on-screen activities can be detected from their eye movements. Although fully autonomous driverless cars are not yet available for personal use, cars with a ‘driverless’ autopilot mode are available for commercial private use in some locations, including Germany and certain US states.

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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.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Renishaw The problem: Machine tools can produce significant vibration during operation and high levels of machine vibration can adversely affect the enclosed position encoders installed on these machines, leading to measurement inaccuracies. The quality of axis position measurement can directly impact aspects of process quality, such as feature accuracy and surface finish.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Harnessing the Power of the Atmosphere for a Sustainable Tomorrow Water Crisis: The Rising Global Challenge Water scarcity has rapidly escalated into a global challenge, with approximately 2.2 billion people lacking safe drinking water access as of 2021. Traditional water sources are strained, and the need for innovative, sustainable solutions is more pressing than ever.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 30, 2023

Comment Innes Willox – Chief Executive of the national employer association, Ai Group More Australian companies sell products to New Zealand than any other market. Yes, China is our biggest market by value, but that sits in the offices of just a few companies; more than 18,000 Australia companies rely on New Zealand customers for sales. When the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA or CER) was signed in 1983 it was ground breaking and held up as the e

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E&T

AUGUST 31, 2023

The UK’s plan to become a leader on AI technologies could be curtailed by the legislative advances of other nations, according to ministers on the Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee. The MPs have urged Sunak to introduce the legislation on the King’s Speech, scheduled for 7 November. Otherwise the earliest legislation could become law would be 2025, and then it would risk being overshadowed by international bills such as the EU’s AI Act, which would “become the de facto

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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.

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Design World

AUGUST 31, 2023

AutomationDirect has added more Quabbin DataMax industrial and commercial Ethernet cable gauge sizes and styles to their cut-to-length cable offering. New Quabbin DataMax Extreme industrial Ethernet cable additions include Cat6/6a cable in 26 and 24 AWG with 4-twisted pairs and 7-stranded tinned copper conductors. These cables are available with a black polyurethane jacket.

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 200-301 exam is a foundational certification for aspiring network professionals. Achieving success in your first attempt requires a combination of effective study strategies, dedication, and a solid understanding of networking concepts.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 31, 2023

Looking to automate your metal fabrication operations? Here's what your shop needs: foster a culture that embraces automation, identify your goals, pick a process that will have the greatest operational impact, and then communicate clearly and document comprehensively.

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E&T

AUGUST 29, 2023

The initiative could keep roads from melting in the summer and freezing in the winter, therefore preventing the creation of potholes and improving road safety. The project has been awarded a £800,000 research fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering, with the hopes it coul d improve how major roads across the UK are maintained and upgraded – even as climate change “increases the challenge of keeping them fit for purpose,” the university said.

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Design World

AUGUST 30, 2023

With the extension of its production location in Jimbolia, Romania, the FAULHABER Group is taking a significant step to boost its competitiveness on the market and at the same time to satisfy the growing demand for its high-quality products. FAULHABER Motors Romania S.R.L with around 170 employees and a production area of 2,850 square meters… The post New building with diverse production possibilities appeared first on Design World.

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