Thu.Sep 28, 2023

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Motors: The Core of Automation

Automation World

Motors have been central to automation since the beginnings of the first industrial revolution in the mid 18th century and their varied forms and applicability maintain their centrality into the 21st century’s fourth industrial revolution.

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The igus Mobile Exhibition comes to town

Design World

Tradeshows are always evolving, and after the massive changes that the Covid-19 pandemic forced on the industry, we saw a cratering in attendance and then a massive rebound. We also learned that sometimes, smaller is better — and where our personal workplace was could mean different, more flexible things. Flexibility came to mind after experiencing… The post The igus Mobile Exhibition comes to town appeared first on Design World.

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OEE, Sustainability and the Shop Floor to Cloud Connection

Automation World

Emerson highlights its pneumatics, power supplies, SCADA/HMI, controllers and software in its Floor to Cloud portfolio for a variety of data analysis applications.

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Spotlight on Engineering Diversity & Inclusion – Alexandra Olson

Design World

Alexandra Olson, Electronic Design Engineer, WAGO Corporation Computer Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison Alexandra Olson was hired at WAGO as an Electronic Design Engineer in July 2023 after earning her degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Madison. She works with WAGO’s Custom Design and Engineering Team helping developing specific products for customers and… The post Spotlight on Engineering Diversity & Inclusion – Alexandra Olson appeared

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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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UK CV production up again in August

SMMT

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grows 8.6% in most productive August since 2012. 6,660 units leave factories in August, pushing year-to-date volume 62.2% above pre-pandemic levels. CVs made for the domestic market up by 24.4%, while exports fall slightly, down -2.0%. British commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 8.6% in August as 6,660 units rolled out of UK factories, according to new figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Spotlight on Engineering Diversity & Inclusion – Alina Kim

Design World

Alina Kim, Manufacturing Engineer, Bishop-Wisecarver Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of California San Diego Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Santa Clara University I graduated from UC San Diego with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and also went on to pursue my Master’s at Santa Clara University. I started off as a Test… The post Spotlight on Engineering Diversity & Inclusion – Alina Kim appeared first on Design World.

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ABB Robotics launches OptiFact to unlock full potential of factory data

Design World

• OptiFact collects, manages, and analyzes data from hundreds of factory devices centrally, saving up to 25% time in data collection and analysis • The new platform, which complements ABB Robotics’ existing digital solution suite, helps factory operators increase production uptime by up to 20% • Pilot projects confirm OptiFact’s ease of use, ability to… The post ABB Robotics launches OptiFact to unlock full potential of factory data appeared first on Design World.

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Brain Corp launches ‘Site Maps’ to advance automated robotic operations and fleet management

Robotics Automation News

Brain Corp, an artificial intelligence (AI) company creating transformative core technology in robotics, has released “Site Maps”, the latest feature of its BrainOS software for autonomous robots. The update is available to all its customers.

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Emerson's Floor to Cloud System

Automation World

This group of Emerson technologies includes Aventics pneumatics, Branson power supplies, Movicon SCADA/HMI, and PACEdge and PACSystems controllers and software.

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Fingernail-sized robot autonomously travels 10 metres without battery power

E&T

Moving robots typically demand a lot of energy, which requires a battery that only has a limited lifetime. Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) have created MilliMobile, which is equipped with a solar panel-like energy harvester and four wheels. The robot is about the size of a penny, weighs as much as a raisin and can move roughly the length of a bus (approximately 10 metres) in an hour, even on a cloudy day.

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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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Drones and the Future of Travel: What’s Next for Airline easyJet?

Robotics Automation News

easyJet has always been at the forefront of innovation in the airline industry, not only for their consumer offerings but also in terms of aircraft maintenance and operations.

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Prime Minister Trudeau’s CMTS 2023 visit: A strong endorsement for Canada’s manufacturing industry

Automation Mag

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walked the floor of the 2023 Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) on September 26. The Prime Minister toured through the exhibits of CMTS 2023, a national industry event, at its new venue, The Toronto Congress Centre. Showing his support for the industry, he stopped to talk with members of the manufacturing community about their innovations.

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Otto Group teams up with Boston Dynamics

Robotics Automation News

Otto Group, one of the world’s largest e-commerce retailers, has signed a strategic agreement with Boston Dynamics, a developer of mobile robotics and maker of highly innovative machines, to continue automating its logistics operations.

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La automatización en la fabricación de metal se vuelve móvil

The Fabricator

La automatización móvil, como los AMR y los AGV, aún no dominan el campo de la fabricación de metal, pero están comenzando a encontrar un lugar en operaciones selectas y tienen un enorme potencial.

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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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DHL bolsters its US network with $74 million Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky investment

Robotics Automation News

DHL eCommerce, a division of the world’s biggest logistics company, DHL Group, has opened a fully-owned 307,000 square-foot distribution center in Hebron, KY, 10 minutes from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

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Camp offers crash course to teens about welding and careers in skilled trades

The Fabricator

Teenagers spent a week learning about welding and job opportunities at a camp hosted by Illinois Valley Community College and funded through the Nuts, Bolts,andThingamajigs Foundation.

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US politicians move to prevent robots from being given weapons

Robotics Automation News

State Representative Lindsay Sabadosa and State Senator Michael Moore have filed an Act to ensure the responsible use of advanced robotic technologies, legislation that prohibits the manufacture, sale, and operation of robotic devices or drones that are mounted with a weapon.

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Scotland can't afford its ambitious infrastructure plan, auditor warns

E&T

Scotland is expected to miss its infrastructure targets and will be forced to pause several of its schedule projects despite “significant” need , the public spending watchdog has said. The latest Audit Scotland report has found that the Scottish government is faced with a combination of reduced capital budgets, higher costs and increased maintenance requirements that would make it unable to afford the cost of delivering its public sector infrastructure plan.

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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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Ascento rolls out latest security patrolling robot with new $4.3 million funding round

Robotics Automation News

Labour shortages have affected large parts of the world and various industries. The security industry is also feeling the crunch, with many countries around the world facing a 52 percent staff shortage of security guards which means companies are struggling to fulfill contractual obligations or sign new business.

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Peer-to-Peer Insights: Motors

Automation World

Check out what your peers across the manufacturing industries think about the industrial motors they use in production operations.

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Orbital Welding and its Advantages

Robotics Automation News

Orbital welding is a cutting-edge welding technique that offers numerous advantages across various industries, from aerospace to pharmaceuticals. This automated welding process employs a mechanized system to rotate and move the welding electrode around a fixed workpiece, ensuring precision and consistency.

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Red Hat and Intel Develop Open-Source Edge Platform

Automation World

Manufacturers now have access to a new industrial edge platform designed to build smarter, more open software-defined factories.

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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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Universal Robots’ ReAutomated Virtual Experience Addresses the Robotic Future of Manufacturing

Control.com

What does the future of manufacturing and production hold? UR’s virtual ReAutomated conference series aims to reveal its increasingly automated, robotic reality.

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Online 3D CAD Configurator

Automation World

Festo releases new online configurator to deliver a 3D CAD file of an actuator assembly and expedite ordering.

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Taking online content creation to the next level for aftermarket business

The Fabricator

Nick Martin of Mountains2Metal and Barnes Metalcrafters shares how he’s upping his social media game with new equipment for creating online content.

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AI’s Role in Enhanced Asset Performance Management

Automation World

Industrial processes can be sped along with the assistance of artificial intelligence.

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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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Unifying Security: Elevate Your Zero Trust Strategy with Cisco’s Duo and Cisco Secure Access

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

In the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, the concept of Zero Trust has emerged as a crucial defense against sophisticated threats.

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Evolving from Barcodes to QR Codes to RFID Tags

Automation World

What are the purposes of different identification tags?

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Debbie goes from being a full-time mother to a dynamo in networking

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

In Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate all of our Hispanic students and alums of Cisco Networking Academy’s IT skills-to-jobs program.

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North America industrial robot orders drop for second quarter

Robotics Automation News

A slow US economy and high interest rates have taken a toll on robot orders in North American, resulting in a decline for the second quarter in a row after record purchases in 2021 and 2022.

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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.