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SDP/SI: precision mechanical slip clutches

Design World

AVAILABLE IN: Materials: Aluminum, Brass, Steel Bore Size: 0.1248-in. (3mm) – 0.8750-in. (16mm) Outer Diameter: 0.50-in. (12.7mm) – 3.00-in. (76.2mm) Mechanical Slip Clutches are offered in a variety of configurations and sizes. Slip clutches are available as standard catalog items in both inch and metric sizes. The standard line of slip elements provides a wide […] The post SDP/SI: precision mechanical slip clutches appeared first on Design World.

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Kubernetes-as-a-Service for the Distributed Edge

Gary Mintchell

Containers, specifically Kubernetes, constitute a powerful tool in the modern edge-to-cloud architecture, ZEDEDA has developed a service model for the technology. In brief: ZEDEDA Edge Kubernetes Service is a fully managed service including a Kubernetes runtime curated, managed and supported by ZEDEDA. Organizations can instantly deploy Kubernetes infrastructure at the distributed edge, securely and cost-efficiently.

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NBK: couplings bore and keyway additional modification service

Design World

Introducing Couplings Bore and Keyway Additional Modification Service. Coupling bores and keyways can be additionally modified. NBK www.nbk1560.com/en-US The post NBK: couplings bore and keyway additional modification service appeared first on Design World.

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How Does the ARM Institute Help Manufacturers?

Automation World

In this episode, we connect with Ira Moskowitz, CEO of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, to learn about its work supporting the use of robotics and AI in the manufacturing industries and how it helps manufacturers deploy and expand robotic applications.

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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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More Optris infrared pyrometer options from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has added additional CSmicro and new CSlaser series infrared pyrometers to their growing lineup of temperature sensors. Infrared pyrometers use non-contact sensing to determine the surface temperature of an object based on its emitted infrared radiation. Optris CSmicro LTH, 3ML/3MH, and 2MH series miniature infrared pyrometers feature a rugged stainless steel construction and provide… The post More Optris infrared pyrometer options from AutomationDirect appeared first on D

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Cognex Joins Osaro Partners Alliance

Automation World

The collaborative program aims to optimize purchasing and deployment processes by fostering a community where members can share knowledge, resources and expertise.

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Rockwell Automation’s Integrated Approach to Industrial Sustainability

Automation World

Considering the entire product lifecycle—from materials and production to maintenance and distribution—Rockwell Automation has developed a set of services that combines sustainability and digital transformation across five key areas.

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Gearboxes From Neugart Add Capability for Robots and Small Applications

Control.com

Neugart has released several new planetary gearbox designs, one series specially configured for delta robots and several new models for lightweight, compact economic applications.

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New Frontier in Injection Molding Process Monitoring

Plastics Today

A process monitoring and control system for injection molding automatically detects deviations in product quality, identifies probable cause, and provides operator with instructions to correct the problem.

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Ont. announces legislation update to strengthen food manufacturing through research

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO – The Ontario government says they are updating legislation to strengthen the agriculture and food industry through research and innovation. Changes to the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario Act (ARIO) would, if passed, broaden the scope of research in Ontario to help the agri-food industry stay on the cutting edge of best production practices and implement new technologies and innovative techniques that will increase the competitiveness and productivity of the sector.

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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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Powering up in harsh environments: Five questions to ask before selecting the right industrial PoE switch

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

When it comes to cables, less is more. With power over ethernet (PoE) , ethernet cables do double duty, carrying DC power as well as data.

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Okuma America Control Features Digital Twin Technology

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Okuma America Corporation Okuma America Corporation ’s OSP-P500 control is designed to enhance user experiences and optimize manufacturing operations. It features dual-core computer processors that provide increased levels of machine processing power by enabling multiple processes to operate simultaneously. This results in reduced cycle times per machined part and shortened production run times.

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Boosting Australia’s space manufacturing capabilities

Manufacturer's Monthly

Dassault Systèmes , its valued partner MEMKO and the University of Southern Queensland ’s (UniSQ) iLAuNCH Trailblazer program are collaborating to catalyse the development of Australia’s sovereign space manufacturing capabilities. The collaboration will see Dassault Systèmes and MEMKO provide virtual twin workflows for composite components in Australia’s plan to embark on the manufacturing, and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft.

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First-ever transatlantic flight using sustainable aviation fuel takes off from Heathrow

E&T

The first flight between London and New York to be powered entirely with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has taken off from Heathrow.

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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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‘Start Here’ for Lifecycle Practice optimization

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Every business is looking to grow, but how they accomplish that, and differentiate themselves against competitors, depends on the journey that they create for their customers.

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Inventory Shrinkage – Causes, Consequences, and Tips

MRPEasy

Inventory shrinkage is a common issue in most businesses that deal with physical inventory. The consequences of shrinkage may include financial losses, operational disruptions, and loss of competitiveness. But how does it happen and how to prevent it? What is inventory shrinkage? Inventory shrinkage occurs when the actual quantities in your inventory are smaller than […] The post Inventory Shrinkage – Causes, Consequences, and Tips appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Chemical Recycling Just Isn’t Feasible

Plastics Today

From an energy perspective, breaking down plastics into their components to make the same plastics is fundamentally unsound.

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Cisco Wins the AWS Global ISV Partner of the Year Award!

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

I’m thrilled to announce that Cisco has been recognized as the AWS Global ISV Partner of the Year for 2023, a testament to our outstanding ability to collaborate and innovate.

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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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SKF’s TMBH 5: a hot topic in efficient bearing installation

Manufacturer's Monthly

“In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, professionals can’t afford to compromise on efficiency or versatility. The SKF TMBH 5 is meeting that challenge head-on,” explains Simon Protheroe, specialist maintenance products for SKF. Designed with both precision and adaptability, this device is gaining recognition as an invaluable asset. The TMBH 5 offers considerable advantages in manufacturing, facilitating the installation of roller bearings up to 5kg and efficient heating of various ring

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Illinois tube fabricator takes next step with blast room

The Fabricator

When Illinois-based tube fabricator Morton Industries invested in its own blast room, it continued a post-fire re-creation of its business.

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Nominations open for 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards

Robotics Business Review

Nominations for the 2024 RBR50 Innovation Awards are now open. The post Nominations open for 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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UK Auto Industry pledges to address diversity shortfall

SMMT

Some of Britain’s biggest automotive companies have today pledged that women will represent 30% of their workforce within the next six years, in a bid to drive gender diversity across all roles and levels. The commitment by the Automotive Council, whose members represent 99% of British vehicle manufacturing and half of the UK’s automotive workforce, is a significant short-term challenge given that just under 20% of the sector’s workforce is today female. 1 For an industry that prides itself on i

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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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Delivering application performance to maximize business KPIs

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Helping our customers protect their brand and reputation with new business metrics insights and visibility for Cisco Cloud Observability, tied to the KPIs that matter the most.

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2023 Cdn. layoffs across mfg. and other industries

Canadian Manufacturing

A wave of layoffs last year, which left thousands of Canadian workers jobless, is continuing this year as recession predictions loom and the tech sector downturn deepens. These are some of the companies which have said goodbye to Canadian workers so far in 2023. Absolute Software Corp.: The Vancouver-based security software company said it would cut about 40 jobs as part of an April restructuring plan to reduce its operating expenses.

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New Innovations to Deliver Enhanced Visibility to AWS-powered Application Experiences

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Today at AWS re:Invent, we’re excited to announce new innovations from the Cisco Network Assurance and Cisco Full-Stack Observability teams that empower our customers with end-to-end visibility into d… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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ARIA Cybersecurity partners with Logi-Tech to protect infrastructure

Manufacturer's Monthly

ARIA Cybersecurity Solutions , a CSPi business, has launched its AZT PROTECT solution in Australia via a partnership with Logi-Tech , a leading local managed security service provider (MSSP). By adding AZT PROTECT to its portfolio, Logi-Tech can offer a groundbreaking service for protecting critical applications in operational technology environments such as manufacturing, mining, and government.

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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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Siemens and Amazon Web Services collaborate to simplify IT and OT integration

Automation Mag

Siemens and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are reportedly collaborating to simplify IT and OT integration. Siemens shares in a press statement that AWS IoT SiteWise Edge is now available on the Siemens Industrial Edge Marketplace. From there, customers can reportedly deploy it on Siemens Industrial Edge for centralized app and device management and combine it with a variety of other apps and edge devices, from Siemens and other vendors, to configure an IoT solution for their specific challenges.

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UniSA creates floating sea farm to address water and food shortages

Manufacturer's Monthly

In what is believed to be a world first, University of South Australia (UniSA) researchers have designed a self-sustaining solar-driven system that evaporates seawater and recycles it into freshwater, growing crops without any human involvement. It could help address looming global shortages of freshwater and food in the decades ahead, with the world’s population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050.

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McCain Foods announces new business unit to help food manufacturers improve regenerative agriculture

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — McCain Foods announces the launch of Presia Ag Insights. A newly formed business unit wholly owned by McCain, Presia is the result of collaboration to develop digital technologies, supporting farmers in building resiliency within their operations. With Presia, farmers and crop-sourcing partners can evaluate and predict crop yields, optimize harvest timing and enhance on-farm sustainability practices.

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Taxpayer funding for railways falls as post-pandemic passenger numbers recover

E&T

Passenger numbers on the UK’s train network increased by more than 40 per cent in the last financial year, which meant the sector needed less financial support from central government.

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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.