Automation World
JUNE 19, 2023
When advanced manufacturing projects are executed, existing employees gain new skills, take on higher value and more engaging work, and leave behind to automation the repeatable or mundane tasks they found disenchanting.
Plastics News
JUNE 19, 2023
A new 25,000-square-foot facility will be equipped with seven new presses to manufacture control products, communication accessories for astronauts, first responders, military personnel and others.
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Plastics Today
JUNE 19, 2023
The Belgian chemicals giant is splitting up into two listed entities: EssentialCo will retain the Solvay name while the plastics business now will be known as Syensqo.
The Fabricator
JUNE 19, 2023
Wisconsin-based metal forming and fabrication company Kapco finds success with two collaborative robots in front of two 40-ton press brakes.
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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-
E&T
JUNE 19, 2023
The researchers have developed a solar-powered reactor that converts captured CO2 and plastic waste into sustainable fuels and other valuable chemical products. In tests, CO2 was converted into syngas, a key building block for sustainable liquid fuels, while plastic bottles were converted into glycolic acid, which is widely used in the cosmetics industry.
The Fabricator
JUNE 19, 2023
A metal fabrication company’s commitment to injury prevention saves it money and helps to develop a dynamic shop floor culture.
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E&T
JUNE 19, 2023
In a speech given in Scotland today (Monday), the Labour leader set out new targets to reduce the time taken to complete clean power projects from “years to months”, as one aspect of the party's 'Green Prosperity Plan'. The party has also committed to a local power plan which it says will allow households across the UK to receive discounts on their bills if their area signs up to new green initiatives.
Control Engineering
JUNE 19, 2023
The Engineering Leaders Under 40 program recognizes manufacturing professionals under the age of 40 who are making a significant contribution to their plant’s success, and to the control engineering and/or plant engineering professions. To qualify for Engineering Leaders Under 40, nominees must be 40 years of age or younger as of September 1, 2023, and can be nominated by a supervisor, academic leader, peer, mentor, public relations professional, project leader, themselves or another perso
Metrology
JUNE 19, 2023
Core Research consists of five high-sensitivity cameras and a synchronized IMU. The post Sevensense Rebrands Research-Oriented Smart Robot Development Kit appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 19, 2023
As industries that have always prioritised innovation as a way to make processes more efficient and cost-effective, manufacturing and robotics have a long and illustrious history. The manufacturing sector was the first to recognise the potential of robotics, with industrial robots appearing on the factory floor of automotive manufacturer, General Motors, as early as 1961.
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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?
E&T
JUNE 19, 2023
Economic consequences of the cyclone unfurled. Strong winds and heavy rainfall shook and knocked out a small bridge near the Bhavanipar village of Bhuj. Trains and flights were cancelled. The ravaging cyclonic storm damaged 5,120 electricity poles. Electricity snapped off in 4,600 villages. Yet almost immediately, the power supply has been restored in 3,580 villages.
MEM
JUNE 19, 2023
Hexagon ’s Manufacturing Intelligence division today announces Nexus for Developers, a dedicated development environment that anyone can use to build native SaaS applications and connected solutions for engineering and manufacturing that utilise the Nexus digital reality platform and its ecosystem. The Nexus open digital reality platform allows manufacturers to connect Hexagon and third-party engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance products and solutions.
E&T
JUNE 19, 2023
P&O Ferries’ newly commissioned Fusion Class vessel ‘P&O Pioneer’ has two bridges so that it does not need to turn around in ports, which saves fuel on every roundtrip. The firm said it forecasts a 40 per cent reduction in carbon emissions on the Dover-Calais route which crosses the English Channel from its first day in service. This makes it the “most sustainable ferry ever” to sail between Britain and the Continent, it added.
Automation World
JUNE 19, 2023
Four additional axes can be added to the cobot’s six axes to increase its reach and enable additional uses.
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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
Plastics News
JUNE 19, 2023
The U.S. Senate debated plastics and environmental justice last week in a hearing that sometimes turned contentious.
Drives & Controls
JUNE 19, 2023
Collins Aerospace’s UK operation is developing a 1MW motor for use in a hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion system that aims to achieve a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions compared to today's best regional turboprop aircraft. The 1MW motor will deliver four times the power and twice the voltage of Collins’ most advanced electric motor generators flying today, with half the heat loss and half the weight.
Plastics News
JUNE 19, 2023
Brazilian plastics and rubber processor Grupo GA230 is setting up its first U.S. operation in a leased building in Century, Fla.
Automation Mag
JUNE 19, 2023
The 2023 May/June digital edition of Manufacturing AUTOMATION is now available ! Meet the winners of MA’s second annual Top 10 Under 40 program. The young leaders featured in the cover story share why they love working in the automation industry, what motivates them and how the industry can inspire more people to be a part of it. In this issue, we also cover the following: Artificial Intelligence of Things is here.
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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.
Plastics News
JUNE 19, 2023
That includes ‘breaking ground on India's largest CPVC resin plant in Vilayat, Gujarat, doubling capacity at its site in Dahej, Gujarat, opening a grease lab in Navi Mumbai and enabling significant in-country job growth and innovation,' the Wickliffe-based specialty chemicals company said.
Canadian Manufacturing
JUNE 19, 2023
Several Canadian tech organizations are forming a group to advance the country’s semiconductor industry. The group is called the Semiconductor Industry Leadership and Innovation Canada Action Network. It says it will advocate for the semiconductor industry with the federal and provincial governments and develop a made-in-Canada action plan for leadership across the global sector.
Plastics News
JUNE 19, 2023
Comments made at a recent two-day workshop examining plastics circularity contend the focus should not be solely on recycling.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JUNE 19, 2023
Cisco Umbrella just received In-Process status on its FedRAMP® journey. But when we hear “FedRAMP” do we really understand what it means?
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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.
AU Manufacturing
JUNE 19, 2023
The National Manufacturing Summit , hosted by Weld Australia in partnership with the Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work, is slated to take advantage of the opportunities for renewable energy from 2 to 3 August at the Old Parliament House. The two-day event, with the theme “Manufacturing the Energy Revolution: Industrial Opportunities from Renewable Energy,” intends to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the revolution in renewable energy by bringing together business
Canadian Manufacturing
JUNE 19, 2023
RONA inc. names new CEO BOUCHERVILLE — RONA inc., a home improvement retailer and manufacturer operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, announced the appointment of Andrew Iacobucci to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Andrew reportedly brings a unique set of skills that will support RONA’s long-term profitability and success.
Control.com
JUNE 19, 2023
Comau plans to test and validate its automated robotic cell for safely dismantling electric vehicle batteries as part of the European Union’s Flexible Battery Dismantling project.
Automation Mag
JUNE 19, 2023
The Government of Canada is offering $2,065,000 in funding to Novarc Technologies, a North Vancouver-based full-stack robotics company, to help it market welding robots worldwide. The government is making investments in British Columbia to fuel economic growth and support high-tech manufacturers to increase their global sales. Across the province, innovative companies are creating technologies to solve the challenges manufacturers are facing across the globe.
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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.
AU Manufacturing
JUNE 19, 2023
The Australian government has released the new Critical Minerals Strategy aimed at creating more jobs in the mining and manufacturing industries and backing global efforts towards achieving net zero emissions. Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King today announced the Critical Minerals Strategy 2023-2030 , which seeks to make Australia a globally significant producer of raw and processed critical minerals and boost economic opportunities for all Australians, including Firs
Mold Making Technology
JUNE 19, 2023
This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently. MoldMaking Technology’s relationship with the Canadian Association of Mould Makers (CAMM) goes back to the days of Louis Papp days. It has always been a very active group, putting itself and its members out there to take advantage of new business opportunities or to come together to advocate for this critical sect of manufacturing.
AU Manufacturing
JUNE 19, 2023
The potential for Western Australia to join the globally expanding value chain for green steelmaking is highlighted in new research released by the Western Australian government. Western Australia’s Green Steel Opportunity research, led by the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA), outlines how WA iron ore can be used to lower emissions from steelmaking.
Metrology
JUNE 19, 2023
Software company Molydyn is to use chemical simulation to test new composite materials, in collaboration with the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and Bitrez, in order to The post Chemical Simulation Paves Way For Composite Materials Sustainable Testing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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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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