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Delta showcases wireless charging solutions and machine vision solutions for Smart Logistics at MODEX 2024

Design World

Delta, a provider of power management and IoT-based smart green solutions, is showcasing high-efficiency wireless charging systems and smart industrial automation solutions for AGVs, e-forklifts, and conveyors to foster autonomous logistics operations. Key features include a 30 kW Wireless Charging System, which offers up to 95% efficiency for a broad range of industrial logistics vehicles,… The post Delta showcases wireless charging solutions and machine vision solutions for Smart Logisti

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US steel unions urge Joe Biden to stop China’s domination of global shipbuilding

E&T

The United Steelworkers union (USW) will ask US President Joe Biden to open a trade investigation into alleged Chinese unfair economic practices in the shipbuilding and maritime logistics sectors.

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Hannover Messe: igus ramps up its AI app

Design World

At last year’s Hannover Messe, igus CEO Frank Blasé showed off the company’s brand-new igusGO app, a brilliant use of AI to help customers identify where igus products could be implemented on a particular machine. He demonstrated taking a photo of a nearby bicycle, which the app correctly identified, and then showed the various bearing… The post Hannover Messe: igus ramps up its AI app appeared first on Design World.

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A welding instructor’s career path to working with metal

The Fabricator

Desirée Guzmán has come a long way since she left her cubicle job. Making handmade jewelry, learning how to weld, and welding in job shops have all led to her current gig—welding instructor at Chicago Women in Trades.

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5 Ways CMMS Software Transformed Broderick's Manufacturing Plant: A Case Study

Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

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OKW’s HAND-TERMINAL plastic enclosures now in two versions

Design World

OKW’s HAND-TERMINAL industrial electronic enclosures are now available in two versions, offering the choice of a closed or open top. These sealed plastic enclosures (IP 65 optional) are designed specifically for heavy-duty handheld devices. Applications include machine control, mobile terminals, measurement, programmers, and data collection. Ergonomic HAND-TERMINAL offers plenty of space for operating elements, displays,… The post OKW’s HAND-TERMINAL plastic enclosures now in two versions

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Setting up Discrete Sensors: Polarity, Mode, Range, and Limits

Control.com

Installing sensors into a manufacturing process is intended to collect data, useful in making logical true/false decisions. But what settings must be adjusted when you install these sensors?

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The 4 Types of Inventory and Tips on Managing Them

MRPEasy

Inventory is any finite asset that a company uses for producing and selling its goods. In this article, we zoom in on the four basic types of inventory and how to manage them. What is inventory? Inventory is any finite asset that a business uses for producing or selling its goods. In most cases, inventory […] The post The 4 Types of Inventory and Tips on Managing Them appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Nearly $147K raised in first stage of PTDA Foundation’s fundraising campaign

Design World

The PTDA Foundation is off to a strong fundraising start in 2024, raising nearly $147,000 during the first three months of its 2024 Fund Drive campaign. Contributions support the PTDA Foundation in empowering PT/MC (power transmission/motion control) industry employers to be more successful in their recruitment and retention efforts. “Our industry plays a crucial role… The post Nearly $147K raised in first stage of PTDA Foundation’s fundraising campaign appeared first on Design World

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Fighting the fear of new technology in the manufacturing shop

The Fabricator

The key to increasing your value as an employee is to learn how technology can supplement your job and how to manage the data technology it collects.

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IDS now offers Sony sensor IMX662 in both color and mono

Design World

Compact, cost-effective, and with exceptional image quality in low ambient light: IDS is the first industrial camera manufacturer to offer the 2 MP sensor IMX662 in both color and monochrome versions. The sensors belonging to Sony’s Starvis 2 series are designed for maximum light sensitivity. They are now available either as compact uEye+ XCP models… The post IDS now offers Sony sensor IMX662 in both color and mono appeared first on Design World.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network names new board members

Robotics Business Review

Jorgen Pederson, PRN president. | Credit: Pittsburgh Robotics Network The Pittsburgh Robotics Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering innovation and growth for the southwest Pennsylvania region’s robotics cluster, yesterday announced changes to its board of directors and executive officers. Jorgen Pedersen has stepped in as the new board president, and Stephen Muck is now secretary.

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New Ipswich TAFE centre to deliver skilled manufacturing workforce

Manufacturer's Monthly

A new state-of-the-art metal trades, manufacturing and robotics centre has officially opened at the TAFE Queensland Bundamba campus. The new facility, funded through a $100 million ‘Equipping TAFE for our Future’ program, will feature autonomous robotics and support competitive skills in the advanced manufacturing sector, to meet growing workforce demand in the Ipswich region and across the state.

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Empowering Women in Tech: Voices from Cisco’s Global Partner Engineering Team

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

In the spirit of March being Women’s History Month and National Science & Engineering Week, we’re thrilled to amplify the voices of some extraordinary women from Cisco’s Global Partner Engineering tea… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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‘Huge environmental damage’ from UK’s failure to tackle e-waste tsunami, MPs say

E&T

The government has made little progress in tackling the UK’s electronic waste crisis, MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee have said.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Celebrating Creativity and Authenticity: Cisconians’ Talents and Careers Shine

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Last month, the Connected Black Professionals Inclusive Community shone the spotlight on talented members at events highlighting Black creativity in celebration of African Americans in the Arts — t… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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AUKUS Chiefs of Navy to meet in WA for Defence Conference

Manufacturer's Monthly

Western Australia’s growing defence importance has been made clear, with the Chiefs of Navy for the three AUKUS nations to attend the Indian Ocean Defence and Security ( IODS) conference in Perth. The United States of America’s Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, United Kingdom First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Benjamin Key and Australia’s Vice Admiral Mark Hammond will all attend the event.

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A prescription for insights: Cisco Full-Stack Observability supercharges healthcare

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

More than a path to digitization or a mere advancement in monitoring, Cisco Full-Stack Observability solutions are a strategic asset that empower patient care and clinical outcomes via secure,… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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PM ‘will not gamble with our energy security’ amid plan to fire up new gas power plants

E&T

Rishi Sunak says the UK needs to build new gas-fired power stations to back up renewables and ‘keep the lights on’.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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NIST to Launch Competition for AI-Focused Manufacturing USA Institute

NIST Manufacturing

NIST published a Notice of Intent (NOI) in the Federal Register today.

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Addex to Unveil Auto-Profile for Rotating Dies at NPE2024

Plastics Today

The next generation of its Intensive Cooling External Gauge Control is a retrofit for blown film plastic lines.

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Damon Motors advances towards commercialization for their electric motorcycle

Canadian Manufacturing

VANCOUVER — Damon Motors Inc. announces advancements in the commercialization and production preparations of its flagship motorcycle, the Damon HyperSport. In a strategic move to bolster the Company’s production capabilities, Damon has partnered with Swiss die casting company, Aluwag AG, to produce the motorcycle’s die-cast aluminum battery case.

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Unleashing Creativity: AI-Assisted Video Editing Tips and Tricks

Robotics Automation News

In today’s digital era, creativity knows no bounds. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), even video editing has become more accessible and efficient. Professional videographers, amateur filmmakers, and content creators alike are now utilizing AI-assisted video editing tools to enhance their projects.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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The Success of US Chip Manufacturing Hinges on Our Electric Grid

Industry Week

Advanced semiconductor equipment requires 10 times more power. Our grid is not up to the task.

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Insurance Claim Contact Center Collaboration – Digital Customer Experience Then and Now

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Think of how much digital channels and the contact center have evolved.

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BLM GROUP USA appoints regional sales manager for Northeast

The Fabricator

BLM GROUP USA, a manufacturer of tube and flat sheet processing systems in Novi, Mich., has announced the appointment of Lukas Baechler as its regional sales manager for the Northeast.

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Facing Labour Resourcing Challenges? This May Be Of Interest…

Granta Automation

With many facing labour resourcing challenges at present, our range of palletisers, AMRs and AGVs may be the solution you’re looking for as they typically have a very fast payback, and are available to lease. AMRs and AGVs These AMRs and AGVs … Continue reading → The post Facing Labour Resourcing Challenges? This May Be Of Interest… first appeared on Granta Automation.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Walter Surface Technologies acquires PushCorp

The Fabricator

Surface treatment technology provider Walter Surface Technologies has announced the acquisition of PushCorp Inc., Garland, Texas, a manufacturer of robotic end-of-arm-tools for material removal applications.

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Rockwell Automation appoints new chief information security officer

Automation Mag

Rockwell Automation has named Stephen Ford as its new vice-president and chief information security officer (CISO), effective immediately. He will report to Chris Nardecchia, the company’s senior vice-president and chief information officer. In this role, Ford will develop and execute a holistic cybersecurity strategy to ensure that Rockwell Automation and its Connected Enterprise ecosystem – the company’s infrastructure, products and customers – are safe, secure, and resilient.

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Schunk System Enables Automatic, Quick Change of Gripper Fingers

Control.com

The new BSWS-R jaw quick-change system from Schunk automates tool changes, reducing downtime during robotic manipulation of parts and enabling greater manufacturing flexibility.

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Lincoln Electric Partners With Bechtel Plant Machinery to Support US Navy

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Getty Images Lincoln Electric has announced that its large-scale 3D metal printing solution has been selected by Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) for development to support the United States Navy. As part of the development program, Lincoln Electric will be 3D printing large-scale propulsion components measuring almost 10 feet in diameter and weighing up to 20,000 pounds. “We are proud to continue expanding our network of strategic program partners to the U.S.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

Next-gen manufacturers are redesigning factories to enable agility at every stage of production. From more timely communication between engineers and technicians to technologies that empower real-time collaboration, they’re getting ahead by making iterations and improvements during a build, across the production line at scale. This level of flexibility means they can develop more quickly than their legacy counterparts.