Tue.Jan 09, 2024

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Motion names new senior vice president of strategy & markets

Design World

Motion Industries, a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, named Chris Cleland to Senior Vice President of Strategy & Markets, effective immediately. Mr. Cleland’s career spans over 25 years in consulting, strategy, marketing, branding, e-commerce, business development, and transformation.

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What is Industrial Data Ops?

Automation World

With system integrator and technology supplier insights, we take a look at the rise of industrial data ops—how it differs from historical data storage and trending activities and how it can be used to predict future trends to optimize supply chains and derive strategic business insights.

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Troubles Strike Boeing’s 737 Max Yet Again–Manufacturing Problems?

Gary Mintchell

Poor manufacturing, or poor design, or both? One wonders about the 737 Max program at Boeing. I don’t want to oversell myself, but I have worked in product development and program management. The stories about the program following the two early crashes hinted at management interference in the program. It almost sounded like pressure for shortcuts to get the planes out.

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Energy Storage Solutions Integration with Wind and Solar

Automation World

The growing importance of energy storage solutions in the context of alternative energy sources like solar and wind.

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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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Drone Delivery Canada receives approval for BVLOS flights and dangerous goods transportation

Canadian Manufacturing

DDC’s Canary RPA (CNW Group/Drone Delivery Canada Corp.) TORONTO — Drone Delivery Canada Corp. announces that it has achieved official approval for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight flights in tandem with the transportation of dangerous goods for its DroneCare route, marking a milestone in the development of its drone delivery capabilities in the healthcare market segment.

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Doosan Robotics unveils Dart-Suite for cobots and Otto Matic for palletizing at CES

Robotics Business Review

Collaborative robot maker Doosan Robotics Inc. yesterday unveiled two new products at CES in Las Vegas. The company said its new Dart-Suite software and Otto Matic palletizing system add versatility and ease of use to its cobot line. “As we unveil our groundbreaking Dart-Suite at CES, we recognize the strategic importance of this platform’s launch in providing direct access to consumers and a multitude of industries,” William Ryu, CEO of Doosan Robotics, said in a release. R

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Yanfeng Debuts Striking EV Interior Concept at CES 2024

Plastics Today

The Chinese Tier I’s presence at the annual consumer electronics fest in Las Vegas is, more than anything, an indicator that future vehicles are essentially software-centric electronic devices on wheels.

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What is a Soft Start? Reducing Start-up Load on Motor Circuits

Control.com

Controlling the startup of a motor not only reduces the wear on the motor, but eases the burden on the electrical supply, reducing infrastructure demands and the running cost of industrial loads.

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Nextech3D.AI expanding its AI patent portfolio and announces new contracts and renewals

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — Nextech3D.AI, an AI-3D model supplier for major e-commerce retailers announces an uptick in sales with a series of six 2024 contracts, renewals from: CB2 – a division of Crate and Barrel, Artika, renowned for its lighting solutions, Raptor Tactical, a designer and manufacturer of modern tactical equipment for Military, Police and other Law enforcement units, William Wood Mirrors, EOD Gear supplies, providing Tactical Gear to EOD Techs and Commands, SWAT, and City Grounds, a

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GX10B and GX20B SCARA robots are now available from Epson

Robotics Business Review

The GX10B is designed for power and compactness. Source: Epson Epson America Inc. announced today that the GX10B and GX20B, larger models in its GX-B series of SCARA robots, are now available through its channel distributor partners. The Los Alamitos, Calif.-based company said its latest systems deliver performance, safety, and flexibility for the medical device, electronics, and consumer electronics markets. “The latest GX-B Series is our most advanced lineup to date, enabling integrators

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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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CS Energy to power Queensland’s first hydrogen-ready power plant

Manufacturer's Monthly

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business announced that it has secured an order from Queensland Government-owned energy company CS Energy for 12 LM2500XPRESS aeroderivative gas turbines for a new power station in the Western Downs Region, west of Brisbane. The new Brigalow Peaking Power Plant is expected to provide up to 400 megawatt of reliable energy supply, ideal to ensure and enhance grid stability in alignment with the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, which outlines Queensland’s energy system transf

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Green ammonia at 10 ports could decarbonise most of shipping

E&T

A University of Oxford study has found that offering green ammonia at just 10 regional fuel ports could decarbonise 60 per cent of shipping. It concluded that the fuel could be a viable option for decarbonising international shipping by 2050.

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Google and AirTrunk to fund a solar farm in Riverina district, New South Wales

Manufacturer's Monthly

Google and hyperscale data centre specialist AirTrunk, announced a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and the development of a new solar farm expected to add 25 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy generation capacity into Australia’s energy grid. Under the agreement, OX2 will develop a new solar farm in the Riverina district of New South Wales – helping to advance Google’s ambitious 2030 goal to run on 24/7 carbon-free energy on every grid where they operate.

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A Deep Dive into Reusable Packaging in the US

Plastics Today

U.S. Plastics Pact, Closed Loop Partners release first-of-its-kind report on consumer engagement with reusable packaging.

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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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Cisco Allowed Me To Start My Family, Stress-Free

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Becoming a parent looks different for everyone. Some are blessed for this journey to come swiftly. For others, the road is bumpier and has many pit stops along the way.

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Cobot helps build capacity at Skyvington Manufacturing

The Fabricator

A small investment in welding automation has led to big changes for this turnkey supplier of store fixtures and retail displays.

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Leveraging a digital twin with machine learning to revitalize bridges

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

As you drive across a bridge you might think of the impact it’s having on your commute, but have you ever considered the impact you’re having on the bridge itself?

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Precision Machine & Manufacturing Improves Oversight, Production and Sales Processes Through Continuous Improvement Principles

NIST

Precision Machine & Manufacturing (PMM) was established in 1997. Based in Eugene, Oregon, this manufacturer has been setting the industry standards for designing, manufacturing, rebuilding and repairing extreme-duty rotary valves and feeders. Industries served include cement, pulp, paper, wood products, coal/biomass, and oil and gas industries. PMM recently made leadership changes to improve oversight, production and sales processes.

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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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BAE Systems to provide Mk 45 upgrade to Australian Navy frigates

Manufacturer's Monthly

BAE Systems was awarded a contract by the Australian Government to upgrade existing Mk 45 Mod 2 naval gun systems on Anzac class frigates with a Common Control System. The upgrade modifies existing Mk 45 systems to eliminate obsolescence issues and extend the life of the gun system. The Common Control System upgrade replaces electronics on earlier Mk 45 Mod 1 and Mod 2 gun systems to be compatible with the Mk 45 Mod 4, the latest configuration used by the U.S.

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Colleges and Institutes Canada and Mark’s Commercial launch pitch competition to improve safety in the skilled trades

Canadian Manufacturing

OTTAWA — The Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and Mark’s Commercial launched the Safety Innovation Showdown – a student pitch competition to harness postsecondary student innovation and creativity in shaping the future of workplace safety in the industry. Believing that the ongoing strength and resilience of the skilled trades industry hinges on its commitment to safety innovations and evolutions, CICan and Mark’s Commerical are challenging postsecondary students or recent grads from

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Xaba secures $2M in funding to open robotics lab, deliver manufacturing platforms

Automation Mag

Toronto-based Xaba has raised US$2 million in a seed extension round of funding that will help it establish and staff a new robotics lab. The funding will also be used to accelerate the delivery of its two manufacturing platforms – xCognition and xTrude. “With the integration of AI-powered cognition and awareness, robots become easy to adopt and profitable for businesses across various tasks and sizes,” said Massimiliano Moruzzi, CEO of Xaba.

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Black Swan Graphene announces development agreement with NERD and Roger Bullivant Limited

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — Black Swan Graphene Inc. announces that its partner, Nationwide Engineering Research and Development or “NERD”, the maker of Concretene, a graphene-enhanced concrete admixture, has executed a development agreement with Roger Bullivant Limited. Roger Bullivant is part of Soletanche Bachy, a foundations company and part of VINCI, the French construction, infrastructure and energy group of companies with €60 billion in annual revenue.

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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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February 1, 2024: A Date All Email Senders Should Care About

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

For any organization sending bulk email or high email volumes to Google and Yahoo accounts, there’s one date you should have flagged on your calendar.

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Breathe BioMedical announces new Executive Director

Canadian Manufacturing

MONCTON — Breathe BioMedical (BBM) announces the appointment of Dr. Rachel Brem to the company’s Board of Directors in her newly appointed role of Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Brem is the Director of the Breast Imaging and Interventional Center at the George Washington University. She is a cutting-edge clinician, researcher with peer-reviewed publications, author of a recently published book, No Longer Radical: Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the Breast C

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AWS Awarded Frost & Sullivan’s 2023 Global Company of the Year Award for Powering the Automotive Industry with Superior Cloud Computing Solutions

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

San Antonio, TX — January 9, 2024 — Frost & Sullivan recently researched the automotive cloud computing platform market and, based on its findings, recognized AWS with the 2023 Global Company of the Year Award. AWS is a major player in the automotive industry, providing cloud computing technology and purpose-built industry solutions powered by advanced Internet of Things (IoT), high-performance computing (HPC), database and analytics, machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and

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Reflex Advanced Materials Corp. announces sale of ZigZag property

Canadian Manufacturing

VANCOUVER — Reflex Advanced Materials Corp. announces that it has sold a 100% interest in the ZigZag Lake Lithium Property, located near Crescent Lake, Ontario, to Integral Metals Corp. pursuant to a property purchase agreement dated January 8, 2024. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchaser has paid $400,000 to the Company and issued 1,000,000 common shares in the capital of the Purchaser in consideration for the Property.

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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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Walter Surface Technologies acquires Greenfield Industries

The Fabricator

Montreal-based Walter Surface Technologies has announced its acquisition of Greenfield Industries, a manufacturer of branded and private label cutting tools in Seneca, S.C.

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Agnora acquires West Coast Glass Products

Canadian Manufacturing

COLLINGWOOD — AGNORA Ltd. announces the acquisition of West Coast Glass Products, an architectural glass fabricator based in Cerritos, California. Established in 1988 by Rusty Neubauer, WCP is a manufacturer of high-performance insulated glass materials. WCP has built relationships with many window & door manufacturers and end customers. Together, AGNORA and WCP will continue to focus on fabricating custom architectural glass for premium residential and commercial customers.

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Unit traps sparks to prevent fire in dust collectors

The Fabricator

Nordfab Ducting has released the In-line Spark Trap 2.0, an updated version that uses flow design analysis technology to quench sparks generated by welding and grinding.

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R?BEX adds new board member to accelerate growth in robotics and automation

Automation Mag

RōBEX, a robotic material handling integrator, welcomed robotics and automation executive Craig Ulrich to its board of directors. The appointment, made by Angeles Equity Partners, is the latest step to support the company’s strategic plan to accelerate growth in the industrial automation and robotics sector. “Craig’s leadership experience and innovation across industrial automation and robotics makes him a valuable partner to Angeles and the RōBEX management team.

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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.