Wed.Jan 31, 2024

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Hyson’s new turning machine provides faster, more diverse manufacturing solutions

Design World

Hyson, a Barnes Group Inc. business, maker of nitrogen gas systems for metal forming operations, announces the upgrade of its Brecksville, Ohio, facility with two new machine tools to provide faster and more diverse gas spring solutions. These new machines are state-of-the-art CNC mill/turns that efficiently produce precision high-quality metal components.

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Integrating PLCs and Camera Systems to Automate Quality Checks

Automation World

Successful PLC programming involves the implementation of image comparison algorithms, pattern recognition techniques and barcode or QR-code readers to enhance the accuracy of inspections.

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Manufacturing M&A poised to grow in 2024

Gary Mintchell

I received this outlook for the year from pwc. I’ve been told by other investment people that there are many smaller companies ripe to be acquired. This is the new innovation in a mature market. You’ll see the larger companies acquiring technology and expertise. Overall deal volume and value fell in 2023 relative to 2022, which had been lower than 2021’s record high.

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Are Robots Taking Too Many Jobs?

Automation World

Automation World was recently invited to appear on Southern California Public Radio's LAist AirTalk program to discuss the realities around the impact of increasing automation use—particularly robots—on industry's workforce.

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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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What is a Safety PLC?

Control.com

This article investigates the basic qualities that make up a safety PLC, what distinguishes a safety PLC from a standard model, and the reasons for which a safety PLC may be critical.

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All You Need to Know About Web Services Testing

Robotics Automation News

Web services testing is an important part of any software development process. As more applications move to the cloud and rely on APIs to integrate different components, having robust web services tests ensures seamless interactions and high-quality experiences for end users.

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Robotics in Environmental Protection and Conservation

Robotics Automation News

Have you ever thought of how the fusion of technology and nature could forge a brighter future for our planet? You’re in for a treat as we dive into the fascinating world of robotics in environmental protection and conservation.

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Laser-equipped satellite to blast space debris from orbit

E&T

A Japanese satellite firm is developing a space junk removal system that uses lasers to shunt orbiting debris into the Earth’s atmosphere to get burned up.

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Top Ten Ways AI Will Benefit Your Business

Robotics Automation News

In this day and age, we are seeing businesses using artificial intelligence more and more. Some of the ways that artificial intelligence is being used would have been considered to be science fiction just a few short decades ago.

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UK set to refuse request for Hinkley C loan guarantees

E&T

According to reports from the Financial Times and Reuters, the UK government has no plans to offer loan guarantees for Hinkley Point C, which is majority-owned by EDF.

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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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Plastec/MD&M West Exhibitor Preview

Plastics Today

These exhibitors are breaking the mold in plastics processing equipment and materials at the advanced manufacturing event in Anaheim, CA.

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Welding cobots improving efficiency on the production floor

The Fabricator

Guest speakers at last October’s AWS Welding Automation ExpoandConference gave attendees plenty to digest regarding welding automation and the cobot’s role in their shops.

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KettyBot Pro will provide personalized customer service, says Pudu Robotics

Robotics Business Review

KettyBot Pro is designed for multiple functions. Source: Pudu Robotics Pudu Technology Co. today launched KettyBot Pro, the newest generation of its delivery and reception robot. The service robot is designed to address labor shortages in the retail and restaurant industries and enhance customer engagement, said the company. “In addition to delivering food and returning items, KettyBot can attract, greet, and guide customers in dynamic environments while generating advertising revenue, red

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Achieving Operational Simplicity with a Network Platform Approach

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

For today’s IT teams, managing distributed users, devices, applications, and workloads is not an easy task—especially when these disparate elements often connect across multiple infrastructures, as we… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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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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TeamViewer Adopts AR Headsets Taking Remote Production Machinery Support From Desktop To Reality

Metrology

The global leader in remote IT support TeamViewer has signalled its shift to augmented reality (AR) having struck a strategic partnership with AR startup Almer. The post TeamViewer Adopts AR Headsets Taking Remote Production Machinery Support From Desktop To Reality appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Ivan Power announced as NRF CEO

Manufacturer's Monthly

Ivan Power has been appointed as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC). Power has over 25 years’ experience in global investment and holds considerable experience working with early-stage companies and social ventures. He spent over 20 years at Macquarie Group in Sydney and London and is also a board member of Generation Australia and former board member of Lifesavers with Pride and The Westmead Institute for medical research.

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Autopicker robots from Brightpick to automate The Feed, Dr. Max warehouses

Robotics Business Review

As robots tackle more tasks, The Feed has begun installing Brightpick Autopicker systems in its new warehouse. The deployment includes a total of 48 robots, and Broomfield, Colo.-based sports nutrition and e-commerce company, expects it to go live in March. Brightpick has also rolled out its robots to Dr. Max, a leading European pharmaceutical supplier.

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Victoria will lead all states in economic growth, says Deloitte report

Manufacturer's Monthly

According to the Deloitte Access Economics’ Business Outlook report, Victoria will lead all states in economic growth over the next five years. Treasurer Tim Pallas said the report showed the Victorian Government’s strategy for sustainable, job-creating growth was working. The report forecast Victoria’s growth in gross state product in 2023-24 will be 2.5 per cent, outpacing all states and territories, and Victorian economic growth will lead all states over the five years to 2027-28

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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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Remembering Ingenuity’s historic flights on Mars

Robotics Business Review

An image showing Ingenuity’s damaged rotor blade after its 72nd flight on Jan. 18, 2024. | Source: NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter’s time on Mars came to an end last week. Images of Ingenuity’s shadow showed that its last flight damaged one or more of its rotor blades. Ingenuity began as a technology demonstration.

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BOXER-6646-ADP 12th Gen. Compact Fanless Embedded Box PC

Manufacturer's Monthly

Featured by Interworld Electronics, the BOXER-6646-ADP is a compact (220mm x 154mm x 61.6mm), yet powerful fanless Embedded Box PC. Taking embedded computing to the next level, the BOXER-6646-ADP is an exceptionally versatile and sophisticated all-purpose solution. Powered by 12th Generation Intel® Core processors with dual-channel DDR5 support, and equipped with industry-leading features such as a DIO port, multiple 2.5GbE LAN, and four display ports, the BOXER-6646-ADP is capable of handling h

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Cisco and Hitachi Vantara Simplify Hybrid Cloud Adoption with New IaaS and Flexible Consumption Options

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The goal of any technology or engineering team is to build products that make life easier for their end-users. That’s especially true in the world of IT.

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CAPS strikes key partnership with Mitsubishi

Manufacturer's Monthly

In a strategic move that reinforces their commitment to excellence, CAPS Australia proudly announced its recent collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine System Asia (MHIES-A) as the official Australian distributor for the esteemed Mitsubishi MGS Generator Series. The partnership was solidified during an official signing ceremony held at CAPS Australia’s headquarters in Perth, where representatives from MHIES-A were given an insightful tour of the in-house engineering facilitie

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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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Sustainability: From Strategy to Reality

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

There’s no questioning the importance of sustainability, and IT leaders at organizations of all sizes are working to understand the impact.

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Australian drones to take part in accelerator challenge to support ADF

Manufacturer's Monthly

Aerial drones developed by Australian companies will be showcased as part of an Australian Government initiative aimed at supporting innovation and delivering capabilities for the Australian Defence Force. A total of 11 companies have signed contracts to provide a prototype of a drone, known as an uncrewed aerial system. The demonstration will be in April along with a production plan detailing how they would rapidly deliver their drones at scale for potential use by Defence and the Commonwealth.

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New Technology for an Old Industry – Coffee and Conversations podcast

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

A few weeks ago our mining experts sat down with Danny Vicente from Cisco’s Coffee and Conversations to discuss what is taking place in the mining industry.

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$200m investment to make Australia a global green steel powerhouse

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Australian Government’s $200m grant to upgrade Australia’s steel industry is a crucial early step to realising Australia’s potential as a global green steel powerhouse, according to the Australian Workers’ Union. The federal government has announced the first round of the Powering the Regions Fund (PRF) will provide funding to BlueScope Steel Limited and Liberty Steel Australia.

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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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Cascades now offering sustainable alternative for hard-to-recycle packaging

Canadian Manufacturing

Cascades is proud to offer even more sustainable alternatives for hard-to-recycle packaging with a brand new line of produce baskets with flaps (CNW Group/Cascades Inc.) KINGSEY FALLS — Cascades announces the launch of new produce basket designs for the produce sector. Made from up to 100% recycled fibres, these new produce baskets with flaps offer produce growers a sustainable alternative to replace more hard-to-recycle packaging.

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National Tube Supply employee marks 30th anniversary

The Fabricator

National Tube Supply, a supplier of mechanical tube and chrome bar in University Park, Ill., is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mike Scheuer, credit and collections manager.

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Precision Maintenance vs. Predictive Maintenance

ATS

Share When it comes to keeping your industrial equipment in good working order, there are a number of frameworks to follow. Throughout the manufacturing sector, ideas such as “preventive maintenance” and “precision maintenance” have sprung up as philosophies for enhancing upkeep and preventing downtime. They may sound like competing ideas, but in many cases they’re complementary.

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The Advantages of Biodegradable TPUs in Medical Applications

Plastics Today

While biodegradable thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) are currently not widely used in clinical settings, the material’s properties and flexibility make it a perfect fit for soft tissue repair, among other applications.

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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.