Design World

JANUARY 16, 2024

AutomationDirect has added modular Z-Range safety switch system components to its existing portfolio of safety products. The Z-Range safety switch system offers simplicity and modularity, allowing up to 30 Z-Range safety devices to be connected to one safety relay while maintaining a PLe performance rating. These devices are an excellent choice for modular machines and… The post AutomationDirect adds Z-Range switch system components to its safety portfolio appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 16, 2024

A quick update. Yokogawa is holding a users conference this year in Houston. Yokogawa Corporation of America and KBC (A Yokogawa Company) announce YNOW2024, an in-person event taking place October 28-30, 2024, at the Hilton Americas-Houston in Downtown Houston, Texas. Professionals in the energy, petrochemicals, mining, food, and water industries and life sector will learn how to leverage innovative technologies to optimize their company-wide processes and thrive in dynamic business ecosystems.

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Design World

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) imposes world-class regulations using hazard analysis and third-party certifications to ensure food safety. What’s more, a CDC, FDA, and USDA Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration is currently underway to more precisely pinpoint foodborne-illness origins (including those involving automated machinery) using modern approaches.

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Automation World

JANUARY 16, 2024

The acquisition involves the integration of SaaS and ERP solutions tailored to motor repair facilities.

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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-

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Design World

JANUARY 16, 2024

Pneumatic actuation is ubiquitous in food and beverage-processing equipment because it outperforms electric automation for many tasks. Pneumatics have a lower upfront cost and higher resistance to harsh cleaning — both dry and wet. With minimal electrical or electronic subcomponents at pneumatic axes’ end effectors and points of application interactions, these delicate elements aren’t potential… The post Pneumatics in food manufacture appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 16, 2024

How do large companies with their inevitable bureaucracies innovate and grow? Through acquisition. Siemens has recently acquired two companies to strengthen its offerings in the water and transportation sectors. Siemens acquires BuntPlanet to strengthen its artificial intelligence portfolio in the water sector Siemens expands its portfolio for water industry customers with a focus on non-revenue water reduction BuntPlanet offers cloud-hosted AI solutions for water utilities Offering to be integr

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NIST Manufacturing

JANUARY 16, 2024

Natcast, the expected operator of the CHIPS for America National Semiconductor Technology Center ( NSTC ) once established, today announced that industry veteran Deirdre Hanford will serve as the organization’s first chief executive officer.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 16, 2024

Omega Seiki Mobility and Kissan Mobility (OnEv) deal is worth INR 20 Crores and the companies to deploy all 500 vehicles by June 2024 New Delhi, 16 th Jan. 2024: Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) and Kissan Mobility Pvt. Ltd., a zero-emission logistics provider, have today announced a strategic partnership to deploy Electric Three Wheeler Cargo Vehicles for last-mile delivery across India.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 16, 2024

By Blueiot The rapid development of the Internet and information technology – coupled with the utilization of big data, cloud platforms, the Internet of Things (IoT), and other related technologies – has facilitated the transformation of the “Smart City” from its inception in the United States under the name “Smart Earth” into the preferred architectural […]

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Control.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a normal multimeter. But what is insulation resistance, and how is it measured?

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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?

Metrology

JANUARY 16, 2024

2024 will bring changes to the 3D landscape unlike anything we've seen before, yet there are some clues to help point us in the right direction. The post 2024 Trends: Expanded Simulation, Generative AI and Resurgence in Cloud Migration appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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E&T

JANUARY 16, 2024

The UK wastes billions in taxpayer funds due to poorly managed mega projects, such as HS2, and crumbling infrastructure, a public spending watchdog has said.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 16, 2024

Middle school students gain a better understanding of the manufacturing industry by participating in the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing video contest. Photo Credit, all images: Neu Dynamics Were you aware that, on average, there are 22,000 manufacturing job opportunities annually, with 20,000 of them being entry-level positions? This information comes from a white paper on the manufacturing labor market, by the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC).

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 16, 2024

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” This quote, attributed to Roman philosopher Seneca, perfectly captures how I found myself here, in the extraordinary world of Cisco.

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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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The Fabricator

JANUARY 16, 2024

National security concerns and opposition from the United Steel Workers could potentially derail Nippon Steel’s almost $15 billion offer for U.S. Steel.

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NIST

JANUARY 16, 2024

As a manufacturer you understand that supply chain disruptions happen all the time. What you don’t know is when or how they will impact your operation and business. But assessing your supply chain risks and implementing good supply chain management practices can be daunting. This is especially true if you are among the many manufacturers that do not have dedicated supply chain personnel or formal training and tools for supply chain and inventory management.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Australian Government is taking action to help ensure that AI is safe and responsible, releasing its interim response to the Safe and Responsible AI in Australia consultation today. The consultation made clear that while AI has immense potential to improve wellbeing and grow our economy, Australians want stronger protections in place to help manage the risks.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 16, 2024

Senhance is designed to keep time and cost per procedure down. Source: Asensus Surgical Asensus Surgical Inc. today announced that Nagoya University Hospital in Japan agreed last month to lease its Senhance surgical robot. This is the first pediatric installation in Japan and the fourth globally for Senhance in 2023, said the company. “The Senhance System is specifically equipped to meet the demands of pediatric surgery, and we are excited to work with Nagoya University Hospital,” sa

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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.

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Cook Government has opened applications for the latest round of Defence Ready Initiative grants to support local businesses in their goal of becoming “Defence ready” The purpose of the $200,000 investment in Western Australian employers is to assist small and medium enterprises enhance their capability, capacity and competitiveness to enter or expand their business in the Defence supply chain.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 16, 2024

Wireless acts as the front door to a network’s user experience. But with the multitude of wireless devices and things, sometimes the importance of that first impression gets lost.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 16, 2024

New research shows the pace of the evolution of technology is leading to generational division in Australian workplaces. Since 2020 digital adoption accelerated with digital transformation witnessed in operations, customer interactions, cyber security and collaboration platforms. Now as Artificial Intelligence seeps into industries and hybrid structures take hold, experts urge companies to bridge gaps to sustain organisational capability.

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

Sinochem’s Chi Zhang takes over as CEO and Ralf Benack is named head of Extrusion EMEA ahead of NPE2024.

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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.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 16, 2024

As an MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider), there is no overstating the intense and well-founded focus on pervasive network security.

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

This year’s auto parts category features entries from Toyota, the University of Delaware, and Voith Composites.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 16, 2024

OSH Cut is moving from Orem, Utah, to a 52,000-sq.-ft. plant in Spanish Forks, Utah, and adding laser tube cutting.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 16, 2024

In the intricate world of networking, delivering a seamless experience is no easy feat.

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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.

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

Acquisition of Superior Tooling in Wake Forest, NC, strengthens in-house manufacturing capabilities of SHL Medical, which will open a plant in North Charleston, SC, later this year.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 16, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of financial technology (FinTech), the fusion of innovation and security is paramount. As FinTech continues to revolutionize the financial sector, the specter of cyber threats looms larger than ever. In an era where data breaches reverberate across industries, the need for a proactive cybersecurity approach is non-negotiable.

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Motion Control Tips

JANUARY 16, 2024

igus has developed intelligent two- and four-hole fixed flange bearings with wireless sensing capabilities for wear detection, enabling condition monitoring and preventing costly machine breakdowns. Constructed from self-lubricating, high-performance plastic, the bearings feature an integrated abrasion sensor, thin circuit board and cableless battery supply.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Revolutionizing Financial Management in the Age of Robotics Explore how the adoption of automated financial tools is transforming the robotics industry. From streamlining operations to ensuring financial transparency and compliance, discover the significant impact of these innovations. Introduction The robotics industry, known for its innovation and efficiency, is undergoing a transformation.

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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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