Foley

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Over the last two years, the widespread shortages, stoppages, and other disruptions affecting much of the global supply chain have led manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers alike to examine their contract terms for an available excuse for nonperformance. Recent Cases. Agrati-Medina, LLC.

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Compliance Sourcing Manufacturing 59

ATS

MAY 10, 2023

Share The manufacturing outlook for 2023 is best described as cautiously optimistic. That component of the manufacturing industry outlook is derived from several underlying — and in some cases, ongoing — industry and macroeconomic factors that may threaten sustained growth in the near term. So, why “cautiously”?

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Canadian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Canada’s technology industry says flaring tensions between China and Taiwan are reminding companies how important it is to seek a broader range of sources for semiconductors — and to invest in the sector. The top way is dual sourcing, where companies have multiple suppliers, so if one faces trouble, another can step in with product.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Supply Chain Electronics Sourcing 98

AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Professor May added that while LNG is a crucial source of energy throughout Asia and the world, it is far less recognised for its potential to speed the development of commercial-scale hydrogen. Professor May stated that the article investigated how hydrogen may be created from transported LNG to Japan at the cost of 2.3

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AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Article by Mark Fioretto, Area Vice President and Managing Director ANZ at UiPath. This will go a long way in supporting Australia’s manufacturing industry, which currently produces about two-thirds as much manufactured output as it consumes. Attracting skilled workers back to Australia’s manufacturing industry .

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Agile manufacturing Automation 69

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 10, 2024

Source: Adobe Stock, Photoshopped by The Robot Report Collaborative Robotics today closed a $100 million Series B round on the road to commercializing its autonomous mobile manipulator. We see a virtuous cycle, where more robots in the field lead to improved AI and a more cost-effective supply chain. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based

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ATS

MAY 12, 2023

Aside from the changes in buying behavior, the growth in demand for electric cars has also made a major impact on every aspect of the electric car manufacturing process, as well as the aftermarket experience for consumers in areas such as maintenance. We will explore those changes in this article.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Automotive Industry 4.0 52

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 30, 2023

This season has been devoted to covering companies making choices to manufacture in the United States, and hearing both how and why they are doing so. First, there were the supply chain disruptions and the corresponding difficulties obtaining expected products and parts. Manufacturing in China is subsidized to an unseen extent.

Supply Chain 85

Supply Chain Warehousing Lead Time Form 85

ATS

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

More manufacturers than ever are drawing upon AI in production and other areas of the manufacturing process, taking advantage of technology that is more accessible than ever while understanding the need to keep pace with competitors and innovators who are setting today’s bar with the adoption of AI tools.

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Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Automation 98

AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Article by Chris McKay, CSIRO ECOS. The study, a collaboration between CSIRO’s Hydrogen Energy Systems and Responsible Innovation Future Science Platforms , examines what the Australian public think about hydrogen energy right across its supply chain—not just how it is used, but also its production, storage and transport.

Freight 109

Freight Supply Chain Sourcing Form 109

Control Engineering

AUGUST 8, 2023

Learning Objectives Learn about new cybersecurity concerns that emerge when connecting manufacturing systems such as SCADA to enterprise IT networks. Using advanced analytics Harnessing data through advanced analytics gives manufacturers real-time visibility into their plant floor operations.

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Bottleneck 52

Control Engineering

JANUARY 2, 2023

Links to each article below. Supply chain, staffing and COVID-19 are main concerns among SI Giant system integrators. Paper-thin solar cell can turn surfaces into power source. On Mondays, see the top 5 articles of the prior week. HMI/SCADA systems: Upgrade your migration. See video.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 23, 2024

Universal Robots, along with other cobot manufacturers, cobots can now use SRCI, a standard interface between PLCs and robots. Source: Universal Robots Just before Hanover Messe, Siemens announced its cooperation with two collaborative robot vendors, UR and JAKA.

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Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 27, 2024

Last year, we were able to either reuse or recycle 70% of the materials that went through Fastenal’s distribution and manufacturing network. In fact, Trex Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of wood-alternative composites made from recycled materials. How it works Photo credit: Fastenal Company Let’s start with a stat.

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Control Engineering

JULY 29, 2022

Automation helps manufacturers expand when skilled workers are unavailable. Manufacturers can prepare to respond to threats that extend beyond their organization, often targeting their vendors and supply chain, Deken said. Learning Objectives. Digital transformation tools can help.

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Automation Supply Chain Smart manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 98

Fastener News Desk

MAY 11, 2023

The supply chain is the interconnected journey that raw materials, components, and goods take before their assembly and sale to customers. McKinsey & Company – Listen to the article: What is supply chain? What is supply chain disruption? Take automobiles, for example. Different issues can emerge.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 17, 2023

For many manufacturers, industrial transformation is about being more open from a product perspective and giving engineers more flexibility. Automation remains a major priority for manufacturers looking to keep up with demand as labor woes continue to persist.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Automation Supply Chain 52

Control Engineering

JANUARY 11, 2023

While it may be too early to say we are living in a true “post-pandemic world,” most manufacturers have turned an important corner. Supply chain issues: The trend that just won’t quit. Supply chain issues: The trend that just won’t quit. None of this is new,” McNicholas said. “In

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 23, 2023

Understand some of the challenges manufacturers and end users face with these control systems, which are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks. Traditional challenges facing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) machine builders, and the end users they serve, often involve maximizing production rates, quality and uptime.

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Supply Chain Discrete manufacturing Automation Function 59

Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

Manufacturers can maximize the space with modular enclosures and get added flexibility on the plant floor. Modular enclosures also can be connected to cloud-based tools, which can create streamlined workflows for installing electrical controls, wiring and more, giving the user deeper insights into what’s happening on the manufacturing floor.

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Manufacturing Electronics Automation Beverage 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Platform-independent PLC programming languages like CODESYS and OpenPLC, compliant with IEC 61131-3, offer flexibility, allowing users to seamlessly switch hardware manufacturers while designing various logic structures. For those who use automation parts the unpredictable nature of the supply chain is one of the biggest problems faced today.

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Automation Mag

MARCH 10, 2023

It is critical to continue chipping away at all the barriers preventing or discouraging women from entering Canada’s manufacturing industry. The discussion centred around how the Canadian manufacturing industry is working to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workspace.

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Manufacturing Automation Supply Chain Aerospace 71

Fastener News Desk

JULY 5, 2023

In an era dominated by outsourcing, where cost reduction often takes precedence over other factors, the practice of reshoring manufacturing operations is gaining momentum. In this article, we explore the advantages of reshoring, the benefits of purchasing domestically made fasteners and the positive impact it has on the U.S.

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3D printing Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

JANUARY 12, 2023

Supply chain problems, semiconductor shortages and the war in Ukraine continue to affect global markets. Research from Interact Analysis reveals order backlogs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic fueled the sector over the year, while most drive manufacturers also reported price increases in 2022.

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Supply Chain Sourcing Manufacturing Discrete manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

JANUARY 19, 2023

Industrial robotics insights Robotics are being used more often in industrial manufacturing facilities due to a rising labor and skills gap and strong industry demand. Sustainability is a growing trend throughout manufacturing and industrial robots are no exception. Global robotics Venture Capital (VC) investment reached US$5.7

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The world is changing to meet supply chain demands, resource and sustainability needs, resiliency requirements, as well as people and workforce considerations. Supply chain volatility. Now, there are flexible machines enable fast changeovers moving to reconfigurable manufacturing systems for simplified updates.

Automation 52

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Control Engineering

MARCH 10, 2023

Embracing concepts and technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and smart manufacturing can help. They also need improved supply chain management to ensure better product quality and more stable/reliable product supply, and they need to reach target yields faster.

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Fastener News Desk

JUNE 27, 2023

FASTENATING NEWS SERIES: “Celebrating Your Success” In an era dominated by outsourcing, where cost reduction often takes precedence over other factors, the practice of reshoring manufacturing operations is gaining momentum. Birmingham Fastener, a U.S.-based By purchasing from them, you contribute to the growth of the U.S.

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Control Engineering

JUNE 1, 2023

In particular, that of drivetrain components, which are experiencing an additional boost in revenues due to the impact of supply chain constraints. Looking at the market by component type, most types will experience high growth over the forecast period. By 2027, the market for drivetrain components will reach $4.5

Robotics 52

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Control Engineering

MAY 26, 2023

Lidar systems emit their own light, making them less susceptible to interference from external sources such as sunlight, fog, or rain. However, lidar is still relatively immature compared to cameras and radars due to its unestablished supply chain, unclear market landscape, and high price point.

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Automotive Supply Chain Function Sourcing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 19, 2023

Manufacturers’ Monthly sits down with co-founder and CEO Andrew Uscinski to discuss the company’s growth and aspirations in the burgeoning Australian space industry. The coaxial solenoid valves, which we’ve developed and designed in-house and now manufacture in-house, are a critical component of our thrusters.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Western Australia is home to some of the country’s largest export-oriented earthmoving and manufacturing operations. By having mobile plant experts and dedicated distribution staff, we can effectively oversee segments like resources and manufacturing on a much broader scale.”. To read the full article, please go here.

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E&T

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Cupertino’s new timepiece has a titanium case, submerged dive computer functionality to a depth of 100m (with the software due to launch as this article went to press), dual-frequency GPS for precise location, and dedicated bands for whether you are a hiker, a runner or a diver. Battery life is 36 hours, enough for most ‘adventures’.

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Control Engineering

JULY 17, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how Ireland fosters collaboration and innovation among manufacturers. See how workforce development and training initiatives can support innovation in manufacturing. Learn about innovative manufacturing projects underway in Ireland. Industry 5.0 insights Whereas Industry 4.0 Industry 5.0

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

With increasing regulations and consumer preferences for more sustainable products and supply chains, companies that integrate sustainability into their digitalisation strategies will have a competitive advantage. Sustainable manufacturing initiatives Barry Turner, technical business development manager at Red Lion, concurs.

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Control Engineering

JULY 19, 2022

Analytics are going to be a key driver for manufacturers looking to get the most productivity and insight from their operations as they deal with supply chain and labor shortages. It has to supplement data acquisition to provide real value for manufacturers. Analytics insights. Industrial communication evolution.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 10, 2022

Unplanned downtime is a major problem for manufacturers and critical infrastructure, and cybersecurity lapses are a growing cause. Cyberattacks and incidents are becoming a major source of unplanned downtime for industrial and critical infrastructure applications. Cyberattacks are now a major source of unplanned downtime. .

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