Automation World
AUGUST 9, 2023
Research by Honeywell indicates 80% of global manufacturing and energy companies say sustainability is their most important goal for the next six months.
Design World
AUGUST 9, 2023
In the dynamic world of vehicle manufacturing, it comes as no surprise that developments in the automotive industry often pave the way for advancements in the commercial vehicle sector. However, what factors sustain this leader-follow dynamic and are there exceptions to this pattern? Here, Kostas Poulios, Principal Design & Development Engineer at steering system manufacturer,… The post Leaders or followers?
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Plastics News
AUGUST 9, 2023
The Evansville, Ind.-based plastics processor indicated earlier this year that 15 or more sites would be closing as the company looked to cut costs. That number has now reached 20 facilities.
Design World
AUGUST 9, 2023
Smalley announces it has been awarded the 2022 Supplier Quality Excellence Award (SQEA) by General Motors, making it the 11th consecutive year of receiving this award. This highly regarded recognition is a testament to Smalley’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional quality and outstanding performance in the in the automotive industry.
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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-
The Fabricator
AUGUST 9, 2023
In just five years, Precision Tube Laser Owner Jordan Yost has used a relentless work ethic, high-end machines, and a hunger to learn everything he can about the manufacturing industry to build a rapidly growing fabrication business.
Design World
AUGUST 9, 2023
Beckhoff Automation is pleased to announce the return of Brandon Stiffler as Software Product Manager. With a strong background in software development and automation technology, Stiffler will bolster the ranks of our fast-growing product management team. Previously an application engineer at Beckhoff, Stiffler’s years of experience with TwinCAT and deep understanding of complex industrial automation… The post Beckhoff USA expands TwinCAT product management team appeared first on Des
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
E&T
AUGUST 9, 2023
The study used wellbeing data from nearly a million people across 72 countries over 12 years and also harnessed individual usage data from millions of Facebook users worldwide. “Although reports of negative psychological outcomes associated with social media are common in academic and popular writing, evidence for harms is, on balance, more speculative than conclusive,” the research paper states.
NIST
AUGUST 9, 2023
This blog is part of a series to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders. Adrianne Kroll says she kind of stumbled into manufacturing. “With an electrical engineering background, I thought I wanted to design roller coasters!” she says. Sometimes the opportunities available where you live change everything, and Kroll was living in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
Control.com
AUGUST 9, 2023
Some workplaces are more dangerous than others, not because of the practices, but rather the products. Where do explosions occur, and what practices exist to reduce such risk for equipment and workforce?
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 9, 2023
The process of HR onboarding is one of the most crucial steps when it comes to employee retention. After all, it’s the first impression a new hire gets from their employer, and it lays the foundation for how they view their job and their relationship with their employer.
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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?
E&T
AUGUST 9, 2023
The floods caused by US dam constructions have raised concerns about the destruction of ecosystems and the cultural heritage and livelihoods of Native people. A team of researchers at the Universities of Pennsylvania and Arizona has found that as much as 1.13 million acres of tribal land in the US have been submerged as a result of the construction of 424 dams all around the country.
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 9, 2023
The healthcare industry has been undergoing a significant transformation since after covid pandemic, driven by the adoption of new technologies. According to Statista, There are 6.92 billion people using smartphones today, which implies 86.11% of the world’s population has a smartphone. This data asserts that Telehealth can reach patients that traditional healthcare forms may not.
E&T
AUGUST 9, 2023
Water companies have been consistently under-reporting the number of times they cause pollution incidents and overcharging customers as a result, according to legal firm Leigh Day, which is bringing a collective case against Severn Trent Water, Thames Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water. Professor Carolyn Roberts, an environmental and water consultant represented by Leigh Day, is bringing the claims on behalf of more than 20 million household customers
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 9, 2023
In the constantly evolving landscape of technology, data stands out as the fuel propelling the machinery of innovation. Whether it is the soft hum of an automated manufacturing unit or the intricate manoeuvres of a state-of-the-art robot, the importance of data cannot be overstated.
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Plastics News
AUGUST 9, 2023
Scientists from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands say more than half of the plastics in the ocean are located at the ocean surface, not just 1 percent as previously assumed.
E&T
AUGUST 9, 2023
The method could be effective in recycling plastics from milk cartons, food containers and plastic bags, say researchers at the Virginia Tech College of Science. The chemical structure of polyethylene – one of the most commonly used plastics in the world today – is strikingly similar to that of fatty acids, which are used as a chemical precursor to soap.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 9, 2023
A new partnership between the University of Adelaide and Babcock Australasia is set to accelerate Australia’s critical defence industry workforce to support the biggest and most ambitious defence agenda in the nation’s history, including the AUKUS program. Babcock managing director AUKUS & International Sir Nick Hine KCB, Babcock CEO Andrew Cridland, University of Adelaide Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Høj AC and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) Dr Jessica Gallagh
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 9, 2023
Heroux-Devtek Inc. says profits shot up more than 300 per cent amid higher demand from the aviation world following a tough pandemic period for the Quebec-based company. The maker of aircraft landing gear notched net income of $3.97 million in the quarter ended June 30, compared with $965,000 during the same period a year earlier. In its first quarter, sales of Heroux-Devtek gear and services rose 23 per cent year over year to $140.7 million from $114.1 million twelve months prior.
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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.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
AUGUST 9, 2023
Top Helsinki-based data-collection startup CloEE aims to lead industrial digitalization and sustainability tracking while capturing a significant share of the US market.
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 9, 2023
A study conducted by Salesforce found that 86% of customers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience. This primarily shows how essential it is to provide a flawless and interactive customer experience that extends the customer retention period and is an open channel to future endeavours.
E&T
AUGUST 9, 2023
In its Regulating Video-Sharing Platforms report, Ofcom found that the terms and conditions of the platforms can take a long time to read – at nearly 16,000 words, OnlyFans had the longest terms of service, which would take the average adult user over an hour to read. This was followed by Twitch (27 minutes, 6,678 words), Snapchat (20 minutes, 4,903 words), TikTok (19 minutes, 4,773 words), Brand New Tube (10 minutes, 2,492 words) and BitChute (eight minutes, 2,017 words).
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 9, 2023
Animation has come a long way since its inception, captivating audiences with its ability to tell engaging stories and bring characters and worlds to life. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a budding enthusiast, having the right animation software is crucial to bring your creative ideas to fruition.
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 9, 2023
Australia has a moment-in-time opportunity to develop a sovereign sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, with domestic demand for jet fuel expected to increase by 75 per cent by 2050, according to a new roadmap released today by CSIRO and Boeing Australia. Unlike conventional jet fuel, SAF is produced from renewable sources – like agricultural waste, animal fats and vegetable oils – and significantly reduces carbon emissions over the fuel’s life-cycle making it a more sustainable alternative
Automation Mag
AUGUST 9, 2023
The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) and the International Society of Automation (ISA) updated the IoT Security Maturity Model (SMM): ISA/IEC 62443 Mappings for Asset Owners and Product Suppliers and Service Suppliers. ISA notes that the updates consider significant updates to the 62443-2-1 standard for industrial automation and control systems (IACS) security programs.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 9, 2023
A new partnership between remote operations consortium AROSE and the Robotics Australia Group will help connect and grow Australia’s maturing robotics ecosystem. The affiliate partnership will explore new opportunities for growth, collaboration and advocacy of remote operations technology and expertise. The partnership will significantly benefit both organisations, as well as the various members and stakeholders they jointly represent.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
AUGUST 9, 2023
Cisco is proud to announce the general availability of an entirely new capability in the software industry and a first for Cisco: the distribution of SPDX-formatted Software Bill of Materials… Read more on Cisco Blogs
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 9, 2023
Significant savings and efficiencies can be gained by gaining a holistic insight into the health of standalone assets at a factory or plant says IoT expert Freddie Coertze. “Often non-processing infrastructure such as air compressors or refrigeration units are delivered as standalone assets and are not part of the production process and SCADA system, meaning there is no visibility on these assets,” says the national IoT business manager for ifm Australia.
Automation World
AUGUST 9, 2023
Flexible, modular automation systems from Beckhoff are used across 100 warehouse operations.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 9, 2023
Brookfield Asset Management has signed an MoU with Reliance Industries, India’s largest private sector enterprise, to explore opportunities to manufacture renewable energy and decarbonisation equipment in Australia. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to both accelerate and de-risk Australia’s energy transition by enabling it to locally produce clean energy equipment such as PV modules, long duration battery storage and components for wind energy.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 9, 2023
Arizona State University details how it will use a $500,000 education award from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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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.
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