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Hannover Messe: Altair’s multi-pronged approach

Design World

At the upcoming Hannover Messe in April, Altair will focus on a theme of “The Science of Possibility,” highlighting the company’s technologies for simulation, high performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). Areas of interest will include: Simulation-driven design AI-powered engineering Digital twins, and AI on the factory floor We spoke to Mirko… The post Hannover Messe: Altair’s multi-pronged approach appeared first on Design World.

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Advanced Video Skills Training

Gary Mintchell

I first wrote about DeepHow almost a year ago. DeepHow is an AI solution for skilled trades know-how capturing and training. The video platform and capture app empowers organizations to capture their processes on a smart device, upload it into the platform via the cloud, and then leverage AI to segment, transcribe, and translate the video into steps and relevant languages for their multilingual workforce.

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Linear position and speed sensing with rotary encoders

Design World

POSITAL’s measuring wheels and accessories, combined with the company’s versatile IXARC encoders, can be a convenient and accurate way of measuring linear motion in applications such as conveyer systems or the manufacture of rolled products. Recent enhancements to POSITAL’s programmable encoders have made it simpler to configure wheel-equipped encoders to meet users’ exact requirements.

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RoboDK and Comau partner to offer ‘improved’ robotic simulation and offline programming

Robotics Automation News

RoboDK, a pioneer in the world of robotics simulation and offline programming, has formed a strategic partnership with Comau, a global provider of advanced automation solutions and robot manufacturer. The latest version of Comau Roboshop Next Gen software seamlessly integrates with RoboDK, making simulation “more advanced”.

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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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(Circuit) Breaking News! Siemens’ New Electronic Circuit Protection Device

Control.com

Siemens announces a new approach to circuit protection that doesn’t use a mechanical disconnection method, instead relying on a more modern digital method to open circuits when a fault occurs.

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Vice chancellor of Germany visits TRUMPF’s U.S. Smart Factory

The Fabricator

On March 9, German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Dr. Robert Habeck visited the TRUMPF Smart Factory in Hoffman Estates, Ill.

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Slamcore Aware provides visual spatial intelligence for intralogistics fleets

Robotics Business Review

Slamcore Aware is designed to be simple and quick to commission. Source: Slamcore Just as advanced driver-assist systems, or ADAS, mark progress toward autonomous vehicles, so too can spatial intelligence assist manually driven vehicles in factories and warehouses. At MODEX today, Slamcore Ltd. launched Slamcore Aware, which it said can improve the accuracy, robustness, and scalability of 3D localization data for tracking intralogistics vehicles.

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Defending the factory floor

Automation Mag

A s today’s manufacturing facilities transition into an evermore complex digital environment, with many adopting Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in order to boost efficiencies, they’re also opening themselves up to hackers and cybercriminals. The ability to connect to the Internet, as well as the convergence between OT and IT, have exposed the modern manufacturing environment to new cybersecurity threats.

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The US Composting Industry Has a Plastics Problem

Plastics Today

Though it may not be what you think, according to a report from the Composting Consortium, which partnered with 10 compost manufacturers to research contamination rates.

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An overview of a powder coating line

The Fabricator

With so many metal parts destined for powder coating, metal fabricators should know the basics of this finishing process.

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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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Safety solution of the year – Lindo Chamber

Manufacturer's Monthly

Lindo Chambe r is a chemical free disinfection chamber for use on patient stretchers and other healthcare mobile assets. Utilising proven germicidal light sources, Lindo Chamber has been designed to mitigate the use of hazardous chemicals traditionally used to disinfect healthcare equipment. The technology uses Ultra-Violet light in the germicidal wavelength range between 200 and 300 nanometres.

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An overview of a powder coating line for fabricators

The Fabricator

With so many metal parts destined for powder coating, metal fabricators should know the basics of this finishing process.

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BAE Systems offering engineering scholarships to women from regional Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

BAE Systems Australia is offering academic scholarships to women from regional Australia who aspire to study engineering ahead of a career in defence industry. Inspired by the achievements of two trail blazing women and aligned to this year’s UN International Women’s Day theme Count Her In: Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress, the company announced the inaugural Williams Hicks Engineering Scholarship for women from regional Australia.

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Helping Ivanti VPN Customers

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

In January 2024, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a directive (with an update in February) mandating that all U.S.

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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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Plan your AMW2024 visit with My Show Planner

Manufacturer's Monthly

Set up meetings, network and plan your visit using My Show Planner, so you don’t miss a thing at AMW2024. After registering to visit AMW2024, you can log in and tap through to My Show Planner. The My Show Planner online tool has everything you need to make the most of your time at AMW2024 in Sydney. My Show Planner is the AMW2024 visitors-side view of Map Your Show.

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Why 2024 is the Year of AI for Networking?

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

“This is the year of AI,” declared Chuck Robbins recently at Mobile World Congress.

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Tech transformation for manufacturers

Manufacturer's Monthly

Streamlining, data access, cost control and other business management benefits for manufacturers. Manufacturing is all about balance. Balancing the incoming supply of materials and parts, production, and storage of goods with outgoing orders and shipping is a constant challenge, particularly in a tough market where competition is fierce, and margins are slim.

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The Revolution of AI in Content Creation: A New Era for Writers

Robotics Automation News

The landscape of content creation is undergoing a seismic shift, thanks to the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). This transformation isn’t just a fleeting trend but a full-blown revolution that’s redefining the role of writers in the digital age.

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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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Manual Palletising vs Automated Palletising

Granta Automation

Manual palletising and automated palletising are two different methods of loading goods onto pallets for storage or shipment. Here’s a comparison between the two: Labour Requirements: Manual Palletising: Requires human labour for stacking goods onto pallets. This can be … Continue reading → The post Manual Palletising vs Automated Palletising first appeared on Granta Automation.

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Electric Sheep unveils new robot for outdoor environments

Robotics Automation News

Electric Sheep, who is creating the first large-scale outdoor maintenance company powered by artificial intelligence and robotics, announced today the launch of a brand new robot for outdoor maintenance using its proprietary AI and robotics software. This new robot, named Verdie, like their other robots, is powered by Electric Sheep’s AI agent, ES1.

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Expanding OT Security business: Mitsubishi Electric chooses Dispel as partner

Automation Mag

Mitsubishi Electric has signed an agreement with Dispel, a developer and distributor of secure remote access and operational management solutions, to expand its operational technology (OT) security business through marketing and technical development. Based on the agreement, Mitsubishi Electric will integrate its factory automation (FA) equipment and OT security solutions with Dispel’s secure remote-access technology to provide a Zero Trust Remote Access Service that reportedly monitors, c

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LG launches new ‘advanced’ automated warehouse robots

Robotics Automation News

LG Business Solutions USA aims to set a new standard for warehouse efficiency and flexibility with the new LG CLOi CarryBot family of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed to intelligently navigate complex floor plans to move and deliver payloads in customizable configurations, with loading and unloading performed by workers.

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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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Project Pipeline Supply becomes N’Genius product package distributor

The Fabricator

Project Pipeline Supply will sell and distribute pipeline and piping packages with products made from the N’Genius series of high-strength austenitic stainless steels.

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Teleo and Storm Equipment introduce ‘America’s only’ remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow

Robotics Automation News

Teleo, a company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, and Storm Equipment, one of the largest distributors of commercial snow plow equipment, have jointly launched what they say is “the only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow commercially offered in the United States”. With support from Teleo dealer RDO Equipment Co.

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Steel Warehouse to open $27 million North Carolina facility

The Fabricator

Family-owned steel service center Steel Warehouse has announced it will open a facility in Hickory, N.C., an investment of $27 million over the next four years.

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Welding Torches 101: A Guide to Different Types and Applications

Robotics Automation News

Comprehensive Guide to Different Welding Torch Types Delve into the diverse world of welding torches. Our guide covers the key types of torches, their specific uses, and features, helping you choose the right torch for your welding projects.

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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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Residual Magnetism Meter Aids Effective Measurement Procedures

Metrology

Residual magnetism can adversely affect measuring, testing, and production processes, often going unnoticed as a root cause. This magnetic influence can detrimentally impact testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and the overall quality, functionality, and lifespan of products. The post Residual Magnetism Meter Aids Effective Measurement Procedures appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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On a Mission to Develop Mold Designers

Mold Making Technology

This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently. From his first job as a mold designer at a local tool and die shop to a full-time lecturer in the Plastics Engineering Technology Program at Penn State Behrend in Erie, Pennsylvania, Nick Vitelli has his share of stories and insights to share about mold design and plastics engineering education.

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Starrett Enters Into Merger Agreement With MiddleGround Capital To Become Private Company

Metrology

The L.S. Starrett Company has announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement in a go-private transaction with an affiliate of MiddleGround Capital in an all-cash transaction for $16.19 per share. The post Starrett Enters Into Merger Agreement With MiddleGround Capital To Become Private Company appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Automation24 expands their portfolio with the addition of Norgren, a world leader in pneumatic motion and fluid control technologies

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Automation24 proudly announces the addition of Norgren pneumatic components to its portfolio, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey. With this strategic move, Automation24 broadens its scope and capabilities to better serve its customers.

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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.