Fri.Jul 21, 2023

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Does 3D printing reduce carbon footprint? Study says yes

Design World

Essentium announced findings from independent research showcasing the positive impact of 3D printing on reducing carbon emissions. As companies grapple with supply chain challenges, a growing number are adopting sustainable manufacturing approaches, including recyclable materials, reduced energy consumption, and more. The research, commissioned by Essentium, reveals that 94% of manufacturers are actively engaged in initiatives to […] The post Does 3D printing reduce carbon footprint?

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Honeywell Plans to Acquire Compressor Controls to Expand Asset Performance Management

Automation World

Maximizing uptime and reducing maintenance costs are primary goals for Honeywell by adding Compressor Control’s proprietary performance analytics, optimization algorithms and predictive health analysis to Honeywell's Forge Performance+.

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Heilind Electronics expands interconnect solutions with 1.85 mm Termination Plug

Design World

Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Cinch Connectivity Solutions’ Johnson connectors, presents the 1.85 mm Termination Plug. The stainless steel 1.85 mm termination plug supports electrical performance up to 67GHz with VSWR performance of 1.25. Available in end launch, 2 hole, and 4 hole flange mount styles with 50 Ohm… The post Heilind Electronics expands interconnect solutions with 1.85 mm Termination Plug appeared first on Design Wo

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What Are the Riskiest Devices in Critical Infrastructure Industries?

Automation World

Engineering workstations and SCADA servers are at the highest risk of cyber attacks in the manufacturing, utilities and transportation sectors

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5 Ways CMMS Software Transformed Brodericks 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 Comepi safety switches from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has expanded its safety products line with additional Comepi safety switches. This offering includes new, more robust solenoid locking tongue interlock safety switches and RFID-coded solenoid locking tongue interlock safety switches. All switches have a 1200N holding force and require the solenoid to be energized to unlock the switch.

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Sheet Metal Knowledge at the Push of a Button

Fabricating & Metal Work

Modern bending machines are often automated and equipped with robots. But what is the use of the best automation if every second part cannot be manufactured? A digital feasibility check and automated part optimization prevent such imponderables. (Photo source: TRUMPF GROUP.) A cloud-based web app solution for analyzing and optimizing sheet metal parts aims to give sheet metal fabrication more process reliability in manufacturing.

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Hypertherm announces winners of 2023 Spark Something Great Educational Grant Program

The Fabricator

Hypertherm, a manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has announced the recipients of its 2023 Spark Something Great educational grants. Twelve programs were selected from a pool of 104 applications representing public schools, vocational schools, and colleges from throughout the.

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation announces data science tool for optimized operations

Design World

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announces its MELSOFT MaiLab software that uses the company’s Maisart intelligent technology to enable companies to easily analyze and diagnose factory data. Through analysis of past manufacturing data, the software makes sophisticated data decisions, akin to skilled workers, requiring less investment of time and expertise in a company’s workforce.

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ABB expands its GoFa collaborative robot range

Robotics Automation News

ABB is launching two new variants of its GoFa collaborative robot. The GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 offer new possibilities for companies to leverage cobot automation for enhanced efficiency.

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What is a Vacuum Gripper?

Granta Automation

Vacuum grippers are a type of end effector that uses suction to lift and manipulate objects. They are widely used for robotic palletising, which is the process of stacking and arranging products on pallets for transportation or storage.

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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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Flying taxi factory to be built in Brazil

E&T

On the 150th anniversary of the birth of Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos Dumont, Brazilian aeronautics firm Embraer and its subsidiary Eve Air Mobility have announced their plans to build a factory for "electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft" or eVTOL. The companies have already received orders for 2,850 eVTOLs worth about $1.5bn (£1.2bn), from 28 clients in several countries, including helicopter operators, airlines and flight-sharing platforms, according to AFP.

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Ineos Suffers Setback in €3.5-Billion Cracker Project in Belgium

Plastics Today

A Belgian court has ruled in favor of NGO ClientEarth and partner organizations, which claimed that Ineos failed to disclose the project’s full potential environmental impact in its permit application.

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Chinese driverless vehicles present spying risk, US transport chief warns

E&T

It followed a letter earlier in the week from a bipartisan group of Representatives urging the Administration to investigate and limit the operations of such firms in the US. “Whether we are talking about hardware or software, in the same way there are concerns around telecom or TikTok, there are concerns around transportation technologies,” Buttigieg said in an interview with Reuters.

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Dead Wallets: The Hidden Truth in Crypto Ecosystem

Robotics Automation News

In the world of cryptocurrency, dead wallets pose a significant challenge, resulting in lost funds and impacting the overall ecosystem. Understanding the hidden truth behind dead wallets is crucial for safeguarding assets and promoting a more secure crypto landscape. Beyond ‘Dead Wallets,’ explore cryptocurrency trading’s future with bots like [link] What are Dead Wallets?

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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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Google launches AI tool to help journalists write news articles

E&T

The paper reported that Google has held meetings with the NYT itself as well as the Washington Post and News Corp which owns the Wall Street Journal. The search giant reportedly said the tool, which has been dubbed Genesis, will help journalists to produce different writing styles and offer options for headlines rather than pitching it as a full-scale replacement.

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Unison to deliver Breeze CNC tube bending machine to Sharpe Products

The Fabricator

U.K.-based Unison Tube LLC has received an order from Sharpe Products, a provider of custom tube and pipe bending and laser tube cutting, for an all-electric Unison Breeze CNC tube bending machine.

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How to choose the best exchange to work with cryptocurrency

Robotics Automation News

Choosing a crypto exchange is a very difficult, crucial moment, it is a great opportunity, as a result, to get access to a platform on which you can make any transactions, work in different directions. You will be able to buy the currency that you need, make good money on it.

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Battery boost for UK auto comes at a critical time

SMMT

Landmark news this week with the announcement that the UK will be host to one of the largest battery cell gigafactories in Europe, helping anchor electric vehicle production here for the long-term. Make no mistake, this is a significant announcement and a shot in the arm for the UK automotive industry, our economy and British manufacturing jobs, demonstrating that we are a country open for business and vehicle manufacturing.

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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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6 Ways AI and Robotics are Revolutionizing Warehouse Security

Robotics Automation News

The rise of advanced AI technology and automated systems continues to be a major talking point for business leaders across most major industries. From smart data analysis enabling logistics companies to overcome supply chain issues, to automated machines dramatically improving the efficiency of manufacturing processes, AI is transforming the working world.

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Minister of Transport High Frequency Rail announcement leaves workers behind, says Unifor

Canadian Manufacturing

Via Rail train travelling from Ottawa to Toronto (CNW Group/Unifor) MONTREAL — Transport Canada announced the conclusion of the Request for Qualification (RFQ) phase for the High Frequency Project. “The federal government continues to ignore the voice of workers throughout this process,” said Lana Payne, Unifor National President. “It’s ironic that the Minister selects two foreign state-owned railway companies from Germany and Spain to advance to the final phase of the RF

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The Digital Advantage: Modernizing Business Governance with Board Portals

Robotics Automation News

Board portals can be a very useful tool for planning meetings and making them more productive. The application of this technology has multiplied recently. Businesses must understand how the software may enhance governance and aid in improved business decision-making.

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Improved Simulation of Damage Propagation Can Lead to Better, Cheaper CFRPs

Plastics Today

A novel computational method based on quasi-3D extend finite elements can potentially help lower the cost of designing carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) components.

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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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Clevon Commercializes Autonomous Delivery in Northlake, Texas

Robotics Automation News

Clevon, an autonomous delivery vehicle company founded in Estonia, has launched a commercial service in the US with PostNet Northlake. Clevon manufactures state-of-the-art Autonomous Robot Carriers (ARCs) and uses them to service PostNet customers in Northlake, Texas.

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Blickman Industries LLC to open manufacturing facility in Tennessee

The Fabricator

Blickman Industries LLC, Clifton, N.J., will invest $2.7 million to establish manufacturing operations in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. The project is expected to create 48 jobs. The company provides stainless steel medical equipment to acute care hospitals, primary care offices, and surgery centers.

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Say goodbye to Amazon's blue and white plastic mailers

Plastics News

The online retail giant says the company will do away with the padded mailers, but did not give a time frame for their elimination in a new sustainability report.

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Crane Buying Guide: 5 Must-Know Tips for Choosing EOT Cranes

Robotics Automation News

Master the art of EOT crane buying with 5 must-know tips. Choose the right overhead crane for efficiency, safety, and productivity. Investing in the right EOT (Electric Overhead Traveling) crane is vital for efficient material handling and ensuring a safe working environment.

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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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Five Cisco Networking Academy partners receive Golden Bridge Award honors

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Founded more than 25 years ago , Cisco Networking Academy continues to be one of the longest-standing IT skills-to-jobs programs of its kind, in the world.

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West Michigan Molding closing, laying off 134 permanently

Plastics News

Injection molder West Michigan Molding Inc. said it will close its sole plant before the end of the month, laying off 134 workers with little notice.

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ABB Releases New NEMA Motor with Durability and Modularity at its Core

Control.com

Uncover the modular AMI 5800 NEMA motor from ABB, which provides engineers with improved performance and durability for industrial applications.

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Specialized Packaging Group builds its footprint with acquisition

Plastics News

Oakland, Calif.-based SPG has 21 sites across the U.S, Canada and Mexico. The company plans to make more acquisitions to expand geographically.

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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.