Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 3, 2023

“Through digital transformation, business operations can become more productive, grow with less inputs or waste, and shrink energy and fuel consumption in the process,” said Jefferson Wang, global networks practice lead, Accenture.

Artificial Intelligence 98

Artificial Intelligence Compliance Manufacturing 98

Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 17, 2024

This model is ideal for farms, or commercial and industrial facilities looking to cut their energy costs and meet emissions targets. Just one of these devices could cut energy costs by over $1 million over the life of the turbine” said Richard Legault, President & CEO of Eocycle Technologies. “Now,

Manufacturing 109

Manufacturing Supply Chain 109

Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Process automation technology developers have become focused on such areas as energy saving, carbon capture, methane leak detection, and so forth. One is an independent report to help discover problems and solutions; the other is a use case with an end user partner. ABB Energy Report. ABB has become a leader of the pack.

Form 130

Form Manufacturing Automation 130

Gary Mintchell

MAY 26, 2023

Despite the wide range of technologies on display, an emphasis on energy efficiency and flexibility emerged as the central theme of the 2023 show. In this insight, we aim to highlight the products on display that we believe most clearly represent the current status quo within the industrial automation markets we cover.

Manufacturing 147

Manufacturing Supply Chain Automation Function 147

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 25, 2023

Even though you might expect the natural “edge” in manufacturing would lie with the automation vendors, such is not the case. Four new digital enablers expand OT edge applications offered on Nokia MX Industrial Edge. The post Nokia Expands Industrial Edge Offerings appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

Industry 4.0 130

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Sourcing Function 130

Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We continue to see a shortage of skilled labor to support the industry overall as well as within reliability programs specifically. We expect to see an increased focus on using predictive maintenance to drive sustainability results for businesses, beyond just equipment reliability in the coming years.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Form Automation 130

Automation Mag

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A t the 2023 Hannover Messe, the world’s largest exhibition of industrial automation solutions, Canadian companies showcased their advanced manufacturing capabilities. We saw platform companies demonstrating use cases in priority sectors. The latest in industrial electrification and battery tech were on display.

Advanced manufacturing 64

Advanced manufacturing Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing 64

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 1, 2023

Providing design and certification support, OEMs, ODMs, and device manufacturers can develop global 5G module solutions with sub-6 and mmWave at a fraction of the cost available today by saving on engineering time, cost, and effort required to enable 5G connectivity using discrete cellular components. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Automation 130

Automation Benchmarking Function Supply Chain 130

Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 28, 2023

It’s still all about data—collect, analyze, present, use. This bi-directional integration enables users to seamlessly combine contextualized time series data from industrial assets with a vast array of enterprise data sources to deliver more robust reporting, analytics, and predictions in their business. What can we say?

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Pharmaceutical Function Manufacturing 130

E&T

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For this reason, its authors called for additional targeted actions to tackle methane emissions from fossil fuel production and use to be implemented. Moreover, the energy sector alone accounts for nearly 40 per cent of the methane produced by human activity. “Immediate reductions in methane emissions are needed to limit warming to 1.5°C,”

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130

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In the paper and board industry, electricity generation plays a vital role, relying on diverse sources such as coal, natural gas, or biomass. In some cases, the electricity produced is then sold back to the grid – making paper and board mills energy self-sufficient – reducing the reliance on external sources of power.

Sourcing 87

Sourcing Manufacturing 87

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how energy management challenges include cost, security and sustainability, though an upgraded energy management calculator can help. Learn about how energy and emission savings potential for industrial sustainability need to be identified to produce successful use cases.

Automation 52

Automation Compliance Artificial Intelligence Process control 52

AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

The Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) has launched an online estimation tool that would help businesses in sizing heat pumps to replace gas boilers. The online heat pump estimator is intended to help businesses save amid skyrocketing energy costs and decarbonise operations to meet net-zero targets.

Manufacturing 87

Manufacturing 87

E&T

JANUARY 23, 2023

The plants on standby were originally set for retirement, but their lives were extended through this winter in a bid to boost supplies amid energy security fears. The ESO as a prudent system operator has these tools for additional contingency to operate the network as normal and the public should continue to use energy as normal."

Sourcing 98

Sourcing 98

E&T

APRIL 17, 2023

The team from Marine Biopolymers and The University of Glasgow’s School of Chemistry received funding from the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) to explore the use of tailored alginates – a naturally occurring material found in brown seaweed – to help develop batteries using silicon as an alternative to graphite.

Supply Chain 126

Supply Chain Prototype  Pharmaceutical Electronics 126

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 24, 2024

Huawei showcased several Pangu AI model use cases across environment, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, telecom, and other industries. Robotics largely covers multiple aspects of automatic and intelligent robotic use cases in manufacturing with the idea of making manufacturing simple, efficient, and safer.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics Quality Management System 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 28, 2023

Storage of renewable energy will be essential to Australia’s net zero transition but will require significant investment, according to the latest roadmap released today by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. Government and industry have recognised energy storage as a priority.

Fit 91

Fit Form Manufacturing 91

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 21, 2023

Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with Treotham national sales manager and energy chain expert John Sharp about how ‘smart plastics’ are bringing crucial real-time data to operators to avoid downtime. Treotham Automation is the sole distributor and partner for igus’ range of energy chains for the Australian market.

Industry 4.0 79

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Fit Automation 79

iBASEt

APRIL 17, 2024

But, for manufacturers and maintenance service providers, particularly those in high-asset value industries like aerospace and defense, shipbuilding or power and infrastructure, the term “sustainability” takes on a dual meaning and double importance. As noted at the beginning of 2022, MRO in these industries is already a significant issue.

Aerospace 86

Aerospace Manufacturing 86

E&T

AUGUST 11, 2023

Many of the materials commonly thrown in household recycling bins, including flexible films, multilayer materials and a lot of coloured plastics, cannot be recycled using conventional methods. And only about 9 per cent of plastic in the US is ever reused, often in low-value products.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 98

Automation Mag

JANUARY 22, 2024

As a broad umbrella, quantum sensing manipulates quantum properties of matter and energy to measure a sensitive dimension. Quantum sensing is in use today: in lasers including LIDAR, magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs), and photo-voltaic cells. They are also used in defence applications, but also in healthcare, such as MRIs.

Manufacturing 56

Manufacturing Automotive Aerospace 56

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In a world where technology continually reshapes our lives, the unsung heroes of innovation are often the materials that make up the things we use every day. From ancient civilisations that harnessed the power of metals, we progressed to innovations like the steam engine, which had a profound impact and ushered in the Industrial Revolution.

3D printing 88

3D printing Value chain Artificial Intelligence Automotive 88

E&T

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Hydrogen is an emerging player in the road transport energy mix and part of a portfolio of green energy solutions that are at different points on their evolutionary timelines for replacing fossil fuels. . The shift to sustainable fuels could be vital in reaching the UK government’s 'Net Zero 2050' targets.

Sourcing 75

Sourcing 75

E&T

MAY 10, 2023

In November, Ofgem approved the introduction of the DFS, which pays businesses and the public for reducing or moving their electricity use outside of peak hours. The DFS was only used twice for “live events” in January 2023 to support the management of the network.

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97

E&T

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Faced with fuel shortages and rising energy prices, the nation has taken the step to end an 11-year prohibition on the building of new nuclear reactors. . That was in line with the government's plan to phase out nuclear energy by 2030. Naturally, we should aim for newer technology and use it safely.

Sourcing 145

Sourcing Form 145

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Review use cases for asset tracking technologies, including people, pet and livestock trackers; container trackers for goods in motion; fleet trackers for cars, e-bikes and micromobility vehicles; and power tool trackers. It can, for example, be made up of orbiting satellites as used by global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).

Supply Chain 102

Supply Chain Compliance Bill of Materials Logistics 102

Additive Manufacturing

MAY 3, 2023

Chicago-based Sciaky produces an electron beam-based directed energy deposition process that is capable of building large-scale quality parts, particularly for the aerospace industry. discusses the advantages of using electron beam-based additive manufacturing systems and some exciting use-cases for e-beam AM.

Additive manufacturing 52

Additive manufacturing Electronics Aerospace Manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Process manufacturers looking to improve sustainability can use assets that already exist within their facility. Figure 1: Process manufacturers can use environmental exceedance reports in Seeq to track cumulative emissions, and ensure regulatory compliance by remaining within acceptable limits. Advanced Analytics Insights.

Process manufacturing 97

Process manufacturing Compliance Function Manufacturing 97

AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 5, 2022

The system will be used for heating and cooling functions at a commercial broiler facility in Yanderra, New South Wales. . Sheds used by the poultry broiler industry require both heating when chicks are young, and cooling as the chicks grow up. . million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. .

Sourcing 99

Sourcing Function 99

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In a world where technology continually reshapes our lives, the unsung heroes of innovation are often the materials that make up the things we use every day. Case study: Redefining sustainability Every year, Australians uses one million tonnes of single-use plastics like food packaging.

3D printing 81

3D printing Value chain Artificial Intelligence Automotive 81

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The digitalization of flowmeters and field instrumentation offers advanced capabilities, including remote diagnostics and configuration changes, allowing for timely intervention in case of malfunctions and significantly reducing maintenance time and costs. – This originally appeared on Control Engineering Europe.

Compliance 97

Compliance Process manufacturing Manufacturing 97

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 28, 2023

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has unveiled its roadmap for renewable energy storage, a vital component of the country’s energy transformation that would require significant investment. The roadmap expands on earlier works and scenarios to gauge storage needs for a variety of use cases and Australian jurisdictions.

Sourcing 64

Sourcing Manufacturing 64

Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 10, 2023

CAMBRIDGE — Produced by MIT Technology Review Insights in partnership with Adobe, EY, and Owkin, “Generative AI deployment: Strategies for smooth scaling” explores global leaders’ key decision points for putting AI to use in the enterprise. Nearly all firms — 96 per cent, believe generative AI will affect their business.

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Logistics Manufacturing 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Hydrogen-powered trucks from Nikola and PACCAR, Bosch Mobility’s plans to debut a hydrogen combustion engine by year end, and Hyundai’s long-term vision of “an entire hydrogen energy ecosystem” spotlighted the transformative potential of hydrogen powertrains for the trucking industry.

Value chain 52

Value chain Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 52

Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In conversations I recently had with individuals involved in the mold building industry, a variety of perspectives on sustainability emerged, showcasing the multifaceted nature of the term. Educational initiatives to introduce trades to the new generation, making the industry more sustainable has been noted as well.

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Compliance Automation Form 59

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 29, 2023

Responding to customer demand for these services, the company will now be able to provide smart, innovative and seamless temporary air, power, climate and process cooling solutions for myriad use cases to companies across Australia.

Logistics 83

Logistics Manufacturing 83

E&T

OCTOBER 18, 2023

But the NIC said its analysis “demonstrates that there is no public policy case for hydrogen to be used to heat individual buildings”. It urged the government to devote £1.5bn to £4.5bn annually to improve energy efficiency and install heat pumps across the public sector and social housing in a bid to boost supply chains.

Supply Chain 116

Supply Chain 116