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Will autonomous car racing change your business? It just might

Cisco Industrial Automation

Some days I really get excited about my job. A self-driving race car challenge? That’s just cool any way you look at it. For entertainment, for innovation, and for demonstrating the move to automation that’s already underway across industries. But before we get to that, let me give you a peek inside the first autonomous car race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Maintenance on March 27th 2021 from 9-11:30am PT

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Hello everyone, We are planning a scheduled downtime Saturday (March 27th) from 9:00am PST until 11:00am PST. We are polishing the infrastructure for an important new beta launch in April. You can follow live updates on Twitter: [link]. Thank you for your patience. Have a wonderful weekend! -Seb, Oliv, and Edwin.

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How to: Embrace Industry 4.0 in Your Factory

Cisco Manufacturing

Manufacturing is the core driver of economic growth in many countries across the world, including the Asia-Pacific region. In my home country of South Korea, it accounts for 27.7% of the GDP. In China, often referred to as “the world’s factory,” the number is 27%, while in the six largest economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the contribution stands at around 21%.

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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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Supporting Strategic Career Growth: Insights from Jean Savage, CEO, Trinity Industries

Manufacturers Alliance

We recently had the opportunity to interview Jean Savage, CEO of Trinity Industries Inc., to discuss leadership and diversity. Trinity is a leading provider of railcar products and services in North America, moving commodities within the energy, chemical, agricultural, transportation, and construction sectors.

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NIST Names Joannie Chin as Director of Its Engineering Laboratory

NIST Manufacturing

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has selected Joannie Chin to lead its Engineering Laboratory.

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Two Industry 4.0 Technologies Primed for the Food Manufacturing Industry

NIST

This is an exciting time in the food manufacturing industry. The innovations and technology associated with Industry 4.0 are making it easier for small and medium-sized manufacturers to overcome obstacles in ways that at one point would not have been considered. While manufacturers have previously been slower to move toward incorporating advanced industry technologies due to the high level of regulation and biologically complex products with which they work, innovation is becoming more widely ac

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ADLINK becomes a Community Member in O-RAN ALLIANCE to boost 5G Open RAN commercialization

Expo21xx

ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing, joins the O-RAN ALLIANCE as a Community Member to actively contribute to the ALLIANCE mission to bring intelligent, open, virtualized and fully interoperable […]. The post ADLINK becomes a Community Member in O-RAN ALLIANCE to boost 5G Open RAN commercialization appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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What Efficiency Increases Do You Get With Automated Palletising?

Granta Automation

This is a question that is well worth answering before you commit to investing capital in an automated palletising solution. Here are some of the efficiency increases that some of our customers have experienced after installation of an automated palletising … Continue reading → The post What Efficiency Increases Do You Get With Automated Palletising?

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Using the Cost of Quality to Guide Manufacturing Improvements

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Delivering high-quality products and experiences for your customers is usually the top priority for manufacturers. But how can you improve your operations to deliver better results while reducing costs along the way? Keep reading to explore how leveraging Cost of Quality at your manufacturing business can benefit you and your customers. Quick Links: What Is Cost of Quality (COQ)?

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Changing the Game with MES: Cut Costs, Drive Efficiency, & Achieve Sustainability Goals!

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes

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How Collaborative Robots Power Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

Universal Robots

Sustainability ranks high on the global and political agenda as countries and regions set out energy and emission targets as part of climate change-related commitments. Universal Robots, like many other companies, is working to make its own working practices and production more sustainable. What makes a manufacturing process more environmentally ‘sustainable’?

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SAP S/4HANA SYSTEM CONVERSION: cool things that have happened in 2021

Techedge Group

Introduction. I began posting a series of blogs here about the conversion to SAP S/4HANA back in Apr 2019. There was a lot of interest in KEEP CALM AND MOVE WITH BROWNFIELD , Reduce Business Downtime with Robotic Process Automation , bye-bye SAP GUI, welcome to SAP Business Client and on those about real-life experiences. Indeed as Techedge Group, we are very satisfied with the conversion procedures and with the results obtained in each project.

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Feedly is hiring a Marketing Automation Manager

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Work at feedly. We’re looking for a hands-on Marketing Automation Manager with Hubspot expertise to help us level up our B2B marketing efforts. You will own our Hubspot environment across the Marketing, Sales and Customer Success teams, and be responsible for educating the broader organization on data hygiene and digital marketing best practices. apply for this positon.

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Hannover Messe 2021: The Journey to Industry 4.0

Cisco Manufacturing

There’s an adage in the world of race car drivers: the car goes where the eyes go. They don’t focus on the immediate obstacle, or the driver next to them. Being clear-eyed about where you want to go gives you the visibility you need to circumvent any challenge that may arise. The same mindset can enable industry leaders looking to digitally transform their operations into the Industry 4.0 era.

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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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Examining the Manufacturing Talent Crisis: Women in the Workforce

Manufacturers Alliance

Most manufacturing companies have taken roles that allow for greater flexibility to work remotely over this past year. Codifying and continuing these options could help companies retain and attract female talent during the crisis and post-pandemic.

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Upcoming Exhibitions

Galaxy Sivtek

Upcoming Exhibition - 2022. To leverage our reach and to extend our footprints across India, we will be participating in multiple exhibitions from December 2021 to February 2022. Don't miss a chance to interact with our product experts and to view a live working demo of our sieving & filtration equipment. Find the Details below. 1) International Foodtech Kolkata.

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Surviving to thriving: The digital transformation of SMBs

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

As a result of the pandemic, SMBs are investing increasingly more time and money in their digital transformation efforts. While some implemented digital capabilities for the first time as a matter of survival, others accelerated their journey to cloud adoption in order to remain nimble in light of ongoing disruption.

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Celebrating Manufacturing Day 2021 — Three Ways to Create a Great Hybrid Event

NIST

While Fridays have always been a reason to celebrate, the first Friday of October is one that is near and dear to the MEP National NetworkTM, as this year, Friday, October 1, is Manufacturing Day (MFG Day)! Organizing your MFG Day events may have changed quite a bit in the last 18 months. Prioritizing safety, venue capacity constraints, and reduced corporate travel have presented real challenges for organizing manufacturing expos, conferences, factory tours, and other in-person traditional event

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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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Kontron introduces its new SMARC module fA3399 with Arm® processor Rockchip RK3399K

Expo21xx

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), launches the new SMARC module fA3399 with Arm® processor Rockchip RK3399K. In the benchmark of Arm®-based modules, the new Kontron module has […]. The post Kontron introduces its new SMARC module fA3399 with Arm® processor Rockchip RK3399K appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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Small Footprint Palletiser Cell

Granta Automation

With space being at a premium in many manufacturing facilities, automated palletising systems have often been unviable in the past due to space constraints. This has meant that goods have had to continue to be palletised manually, along with all … Continue reading → The post Small Footprint Palletiser Cell first appeared on Granta Automation.

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NIST Helps OMG Update a Simulations Standard, Improving System Engineering

NIST Manufacturing

Disclaimer: Any mention of commercial products within NIST web pages is for information only; it does not imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST. The Object Management Group? (OMG?

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4 ways to install internet in the workshop

Picomto

It should be said that internet has become an fundamental communication channel for large companies as well as for small and medium size ones. In fact, this information and communication tool offers exceptional growth prospects. It is an excellent means of exchange, communication, working, learning and trading. This interaction tool helps [.]. L’article 4 ways to install internet in the workshop est apparu en premier sur.

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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.

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How a Small Programming Change Cuts Cycle Time in Half

Mold Making Technology

Duplex end mills make it possible to do pocket milling and slot milling (2D) as well as complex 3D operations such as copy or high-feed milling with one tool. Photo Credit: Emuge-Franken N.A. If there’s one thing for certain in manufacturing, it’s that shops should always be open to new ideas. Moldmakers have found this to be especially true with high-efficiency and trochoidal toolpaths, often enjoying significant productivity and tool life improvements after adopting these metal rem

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Feedly is hiring a VP Marketing

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

We are looking for a VP Marketing with a proven track record of driving growth in an early stage B2B SaaS environment. You will be responsible for developing and executing the Feedly marketing strategy. It is a unique opportunity to significantly impact the growth trajectory of an exciting startup that is transforming how 15M+ curious minds research and consume information.

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Hannover Messe 2021: What’s next for Manufacturing?

Cisco Manufacturing

An Industry Changed. It’s no secret that manufacturing was one of the hardest hit industries by COVID-19. The mass shuttering of factories tanked businesses, disrupted supply chains, and put millions out of work around the world. The numbers are quite staggering. A report from Interact Analysis noted that nearly $3 trillion of global industrial production would be lost due to the pandemic.

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Staffing the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Manufacturers Alliance

If you ask a CEO what’s keeping them up at night, chances are the skilled talent shortage tops the list. Read more from Raj Batra, President of Siemens Digital Industries USA.

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A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing

Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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Design Upgradation of Sivtek Super Gyro Separator®

Galaxy Sivtek

The design engineers at Galaxy Sivtek have recently upgraded the design of the Sivtek Super Gyro Separator®. Sivtek Super Gyro Separator® is a circular vibratory separator used for sieving, sorting & filtration of any powder, granular or liquid material. The design of the base has been upgraded mainly to make the operation, in-plant movement, and cleaning processes easy.

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Gartner announces Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

With limited budgets at their disposal, and CEOs demanding to focus on cost optimisation while also improving resilience, chief supply chain officer(CSCO) investments must be split in-between capabilities of different maturity, according to Gartner, Inc.

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Stay on the Nice List with Gift Ideas from American Manufacturers

NIST

Each year, the MEP National NetworkTM is fortunate to assist manufacturing companies across the nation that are operating at the cutting-edge of their industries and creating distinct, quality products. And, each year, we like to share some of these small to medium-sized manufacturers and their products with you. While not exhaustive, this gives you a sense of the great products made right here in the U.S.

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Murrelektronik presents its new decentralized installation solutions designed for industrial image processing

Expo21xx

Vision systems are becoming increasingly important in industrial manufacturing and logistics. When it comes to Industry 4.0 or AI of Things, industrial image processing cameras can’t be missing. With its vision installation […]. The post Murrelektronik presents its new decentralized installation solutions designed for industrial image processing appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.