Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Unlike single-purpose digital twins created from data locked in one application, virtual twins draw on a pool of consolidated data to deliver consistent insights from concept to testing, sourcing, purchasing, manufacturing, supply chain management, service after the sale and continuous improvement.

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 23, 2023

Thus, the defence industry must use all of its resources to advance military innovation, and metal additive manufacturing (AM) offers a special chance to do so. The use of modern metal AM can address sustainability issues by giving a reliable source of parts to increase the lifespan of current assets.

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Polytron

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Richard Phillips, director of smart manufacturing, Ron Rich, CEO, Rande Allen, VP, sales, Damien Stahl, VP operations. Polytron shares some thoughts on trends seen in current and future manufacturing. The technologies optimize inventory, enhance demand forecasting and improve overall supply chain resilience. “It

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Wage and productivity gains in US manufacturing are not on par. To summarize, the year 2023 witnessed global political unrest, supply chain disruptions, and rising interest rates, leading many businesses to delay investments and save cash. One major driver for automation is the need to reduce supply chain dependencies.

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AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 19, 2023

Article by Michael Schwarz, MES/MOM Software Expert, AVEVA Supply chain disruptions, fluctuating costs, and new consumer purchasing habits are driving a dramatic need for increased agility and resilience in manufacturing industries. In our transformed world, traditional supply chain drivers are rapidly changing.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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Foley

MARCH 29, 2023

manufacturing to improve national security and competitiveness. The war in Ukraine and worldwide supply chain issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic have underscored the need to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign manufacturing. President Biden has repeatedly discussed the need to onshore or re-shore U.S.

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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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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 28, 2023

Brent Donaldson, Editor-in-Chief of Modern Machine Shop: Welcome to Made in the USA, the podcast for Modern Machine Shop magazine that explores some of the biggest ideas shaping American manufacturing. That they've reached their practical limit when it comes to sourcing parts in the US versus outsourcing to a lower cost country.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Without knowing the provenance of goods or minerals, it is difficult for carmakers to ensure that materials used in the manufacturing process comply with social and environmental standards, which are increasingly important to a growing number of eco-conscious consumers.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 12, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) insights The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has companies are entering a new revolution that changes the way original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) think about and approach manufacturing. AI scales from a single machine and extends across the entire manufacturing production line and supply chain.

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ATS

JULY 28, 2022

Blockchain in the manufacturing industry, for example, offers numerous benefits, from supply chain monitoring to track and trace applications and beyond. In this article, we will explore what exactly blockchain is and how it can apply to manufacturing and industrial applications. Blockchain in manufacturing.

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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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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.

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Control Engineering

MAY 1, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how digitalization and automation contribute to record US manufacturing growth. Hear how Manufacturing in America 2023 Summit speakers advocate for automation to advance sustainability, productivity and growth in manufacturing, industrial applications, and automated farming. Courtesy: Mark T.

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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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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.

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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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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

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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Foley

JULY 11, 2023

Agility and resiliency remain essential attributes for manufacturers in 2023. Manufacturers are no longer focused on figuring out when things will return to “normal.” Most major automobile manufacturers have set aggressive goals to electrify their fleets, many in the range of 40-50% by the mid-2030s.

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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.

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