Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

DigiKey , a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it has partnered with Ambiq to distribute their ultra-low power semiconductors globally. Through the new partnership, DigiKey is now stocking Ambiq’s Apollo4 Blue Plus.

Electronics 52

Electronics Automation Manufacturing 52

Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

These latest additions to the RS line card further extend its portfolio of Industry 4.0 technologies, including industrial connectors, robotics, switches and sensor products. RS added three new suppliers to its selection of industrial automation solutions: ILME, ABB Robotics, and Madison Company.

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Marshall Wolf Automation

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The fun part about being a distributor is hearing from our customers about their application requirements, then being able to choose from a variety of products that would meet their needs. The customer had contacted us with an emergency, their smoke machine line was down and they needed a temperature controller.

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Made-to-spec Manufacturing Lead Time Automation 59

Fastener News Desk

APRIL 11, 2023

Founded in 1979, Stock’d is a well-respected supplier of fasteners, technical threads, and other industrial products – distinguishing itself as a value-added technical service provider. BlackHawk distinguishes itself as the number one choice for industrial manufacturers who need technical service and production savings.

Supply Chain 64

Supply Chain Fit Sourcing Manufacturing 64

Marshall Wolf Automation

JULY 19, 2022

That means we’ve added additional payment features at checkout: Standard Checkout with debit/credit cards. Once selected, you’ll be given the option to either Pay in 4 or set up your very own line of PayPal Credit. PayPal sets up your payments, and you get your product; just like that! Standard PayPal. PayPal Credit.

Automation 52

Automation 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Running the newest generation of the Fanuc Series 0i control systems, the VF-Series machines can receive programming at the machine via manual programming, USB, or CF Card, or ethernet. is proud to offer one of the most diverse and extensive line-ups of machine tools in the industry. KAAST Machine Tools, Your Production Partner.

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Manufacturing 98

i4.0 today

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Material is only added where it is needed and the waste from the production process is reduced enormously. Also on booth B1.507, you’ll be able to see and touch real AME products designed and manufactured by J.A.M.E.S The addition of an electronic functionality is the next revolutionary step that transforms AM to AME.

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3D printing Electronics Assembly Line Additive manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 18, 2022

They will also experience solutions for a variety of industries, including shipbuilding and general fabrication , and a brand-new line of cups, cones and plugs with specially designed anchored mounting systems for additional safety. The top grinder for each day of the show wins a $100 Amazon® gift card. weilerabrasives.com.

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Bottleneck Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 31, 2022

We are happy with their wide product range and commonly make use of their ISO cylinders. They’re always ahead of the curve, re-engineering and developing new products, and we are satisfied with their sales and after sales support.”. The initial relationship was between Fisher and Paykel, who at the time owned Facteon, and SMC.”. “We

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Smart manufacturing Automation Manufacturing 98

E&T

OCTOBER 3, 2022

While last year’s Honor 60 was its first major release since the split, with product development times lasting up to 24 months it stuck rigidly to the design principles of its former owner. This is presumably a software glitch that can be patched out further down the line. Image credit: Jack Loughran.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

We're looking at a pair of the company's higher-end dash cam products here, to compare and contrast the differences: the Mio MiVue 798, which has been available for a little while, and the more recent Mio MiVue 818. formatting the SD memory card) can be done through the MiVue Pro app on your phone. Image credit: Mio. Image credit: Mio.

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Made-to-spec Function Manufacturing 80

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This leads to reduced access to financing as banks tighten their loan approval guidelines, they limit credit line increases, tighten their bank covenants, and reduce their total exposure amounts. Sometimes you simply need to provide a couple months’ worth of bank statements to be approved and obtain a large line of credit.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

JUNE 11, 2023

As suppliers upgrade their products and introduce new lines, previous offerings are phased out. This allows them to spend time learning plant processes and troubleshooting production issues. This is sometimes referred to as “depreciation.” As a result, manufacturer support becomes more expensive and may even cease altogether.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Made-to-spec Automation 52

Control Engineering

JULY 8, 2023

The possible use-cases for industrial I/O are broad – here are just a few real-world examples to paint a clearer picture: Digital inputs, such as proximity switches can detect the presence of a part on a production line, momentary start/stop pushbuttons, maintained switches to change operating modes, and high/low float switches.

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Function Automation 52

Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 26, 2023

He’s dabbled with artificial intelligence tools to write product descriptions for hisFirebelly Tea companyand when someone sends him a long new article, he asks the technology to summarize it so he can decide if it’s worth a read later. “AI is not going to make a bad business a good business. ” Finkelstein agrees.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Logistics Sourcing Robotics 52

i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today demonstrated, at AHR Expo 2023, a seamlessly integrated ecosystem of IoT-based Smart Green Solutions capable of enhancing energy conservation, productivity, security and indoor air quality (IAQ) in buildings and cities.

Automation 52

Automation Electronics Function Industry 4.0 52

E&T

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It was not exactly ‘Halo’ – involving the operator moving a vertical line up and down a TV screen – but Baer had turned a passive device into an interactive one. He sketched out ideas for driving games ( using a steering wheel controller ) , card games, board games, chess, and even educational maths games.

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Prototype  Manufacturing 49

Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

But that’s not enough to provide long-term value, says Michael Eichinger , chief operating officer at Bay Fastening Systems, a distributor of products that make things stick together, such as screws, bolts and adhesives. Another project underway will enable automated uploads of product data from sellers to BaySupply.com.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Automation Compliance Electronics 52

E&T

OCTOBER 11, 2023

They exploit digital technology – in particular the smartphone – to increase the penetration of financial products and services in remote areas. This lack of traditional banking has inevitably limited access to conventional financial services – including banking, loans and insurance products – in many parts of the world.

Electronics 59

Electronics Compliance Fit Form 59

MEM

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Artisan wholesale sandwich maker Proper Tasty from Northallerton has a local production facility the envy of most national food-to-go suppliers. Handmaking up to 15,000 sandwiches weekly, their classic wedge – all packaged in fully recyclable natural Kraft card and plant-based film – now accounts for over 50 percent of sales.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Cycle time Fit Manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 21, 2023

Today’s manufacturing environment is all about eliminating waste and building efficiency into every area of the business — including purchasing — so you can offer a quality product at competitive prices. But suppose the go-to vendor can’t meet your due date? Or their prices suddenly shoot up?

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Lead Time Automation Electronics 98

i4.0 today

AUGUST 31, 2022

The system has already been successfully used in a second line process during the project runtime by document experts of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. Governments and public authorities in more than 100 countries trust the company’s uniquely comprehensive product portfolio. veridos.com. Images Source: Veridos. Today Magazine.

Prototype  52

Prototype  Function Sourcing Industry 4.0 52

E&T

JUNE 9, 2023

If you are desperate enough you can telephone a help line, where you will be greeted by some music and a voice telling you where you are in a queue. I had a 30-minute phone call with the help line while we messed about trying to get it released and received another £90 fine. Quite often you have to download an app, then get it to work.

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E&T

AUGUST 10, 2022

Which is ‘great’, he continues, explaining how AI can take the grunt-work out of formerly paper-based iterative tasks, while increasing speed, productivity and profitability. Goldman Sachs was investigated for having an AI that set credit limits on its Apple card lower for women than men.

Artificial Intelligence 76

Artificial Intelligence Sourcing Automation 76

E&T

AUGUST 9, 2022

At a time when home deliveries were a life-saver for many, a lot of seniors had never put their bank cards into websites before. One of the first companies to realise that products need to be adapted for older people is the Swedish phone company Doro.

Sourcing 105

Sourcing 105

Canadian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Western leaders are walking a fine line between trying to cut Russia’s oil income and preventing an oil shortage that would cause a price spike and worsen the inflation plaguing economies and hurting consumers around the world. One wild card is Russia’s response.

Benchmarking 40

Benchmarking Supply Chain Manufacturing 40

Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Those tools are making large-scale mold production, part machining, and process automation accessible to the broader aerospace, marine, and other industry sectors. They are collaborating on a larger scale, where intelligent robotic fiber placement and massive print/mill part production are no longer a vision but a reality.

3D printing 59

3D printing Aerospace Robotics Robotics 59

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

It seemed fair to allocate based upon the return on investment (ROI) or the contribution back to the bottom line. Tying into a data warehouse function and a data factory solution takes inputs, transforms them into a product of data and provide an output. When something is being cleaned, it’s not producing product.

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Process control Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Function Sourcing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The control card handles the timing between the laser firing and the galvo motion. For suitably designed parts, this technology can drastically reduce cycle times and improve production throughput for point-to-point welding and seam welding applications. SUMMARY Galvo scanning technology offers many benefits for microwelding.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Cycle time Fit Sourcing 52

Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

To help meet incredibly tight time to market, Sodecia’s Global Tech and Automation Center (GTAC) applies principles from series production to its custom machinery for the notoriously demanding automotive industry. As always, the project required a tight production schedule.

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Automation Function Automotive Robotics 52

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Throughout the exhibit halls, Hokies exchanged business cards and discussed internship opportunities with employers ready to hire. I helped them communicate with supplies, helping to translate why certain changes needed to happe, and how we could implement those changes on the actual line, to maintain productivity.”

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Logistics 52

Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 3, 2022

This gave us the advantage that when things became unstable when customers from one day to the next had the need to scale up their production, scale down, or whatever was needed at this time – we had sufficient knowledge and experience on board to support them. Data is critical.

3D printing 98

3D printing Supply Chain Logistics Additive manufacturing 98

Control Engineering

JUNE 12, 2023

Capturing manual assembly data Silicon Valley startup Invisible AI helps manufacturers digitally capture data from manual assembly lines to provide valuable insights and drive improvements. You may have 20 or 50 cameras on a line, all communicating with each other, all on the same local network.

Manufacturing 95

Manufacturing Assembly Line Artificial Intelligence Automation 95

E&T

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

For the extra £42, the Combo box adds to the Standard bundle the carry case, a wrist loop, the magnetic fill light and colour filter set (as seen on the Smooth 5), and a one-year membership card for 'Zhiyun Prime' (which, amongst other things, is required if you want to export your footage in 4K). Zhiyun Smooth Q4.

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Function Manufacturing 45

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 23, 2024

Photo Credit: Monaghan Tooling Group Monaghan Tooling Group has recently shuffled its line card and transitioned the sales, marketing and service for Elliott Tool Technologies Precision Metal Finishing back to Elliott, where they will be handled in-house by the manufacturer.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

MEM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

These include an onboard webserver, SD card slot, ‘Fire Mode’, two independent PID loops and multi-stage sequencing functions. Further expansion options include a low-cost encoder speed feedback card and a general-purpose IO expansion card.

Fit 52

Fit Function Manufacturing Automation 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

JUNE 29, 2023

The end goal is automating the entire tool production process, from blanks to packaging—and we’re not far off. It’s a modular manufacturing system that offers the flexibility to simply target areas that’ll most benefit from automation or build an entirely connected production line.

Automation 52

Automation Manufacturing Robotics Robotics 52