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KUKA next-generation mobile robotics come to MODEX 2024

Design World

KUKA Robotics will spotlight a pair of innovative mobile robots March 11-14 in booth B4003 at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. The KUKA KMP 1500P autonomous mobile platform revolutionizes automation for intralogistic optimization. The KUKA KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform automated guided vehicle (AGV) advances industrial logistics with laser scanners and 3D object detection to meet… The post KUKA next-generation mobile robotics come to MODEX 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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Retrocausal Raises $5.3M Round to Meet Demand for Generative AI Manufacturing Assembly Optimization Solution

Gary Mintchell

I have a built-in marketing hype detector. I hear so much hype that sometimes it goes into overdrive. The hype cycle of the past few years has be artificial intelligence (AI). Everything is AI. That was even before ChatGPT soared into everyone’s attention span. So, when I hear about a company with a product using Generative AI, I need to be shown. I wrote about Retrocausal a few months ago.

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DEHN compact data and signal surge protection devices from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has added BLITZDUCTORconnect yellow/line compact data and signal surge protectors to their growing lineup of surge protective devices. These surge protectors feature a modular, compact design for system protection in industrial environments, information technology signal interfaces, and automation or measuring and control systems. The integrated LifeCheck monitoring function helps ensure the arrester can protect… The post DEHN compact data and signal surge protection devic

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Universal Robots Readies its New UR30 for Release

Automation World

The heavier payload capacity of the UR30 extends the machine tending and material handling capabilities of Universal Robots’ line of collaborative robots.

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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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Seal testing options for hydrogen storage and transport

Design World

As the world transitions towards a net zero future, hydrogen is growing in importance as one of the key elements that will help deliver a more sustainable future. Used as both storing energy and as fuel, hydrogen is potentially transformative in the battle to reduce emissions, with reports predicting over 9 trillion USD in investment1… The post Seal testing options for hydrogen storage and transport appeared first on Design World.

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IoT Transportation Leadership Summit: Innovation on the Move

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Across the United States, local communities, transportation departments, and transit, port, and turnpike authorities are seeking new and better ways to deliver on their mission-critical objectives to… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Tim Hortons has its first zero-tailpipe emissions electric transport truck on the road in Ontario

Canadian Manufacturing

Tim Hortons has its first zero-tailpipe emissions electric transport truck on the road in Ontario and a second is coming soon to British Columbia (CNW Group/Tim Hortons) TORONTO — Tim Hortons now has a zero-tailpipe emissions electric transport truck making Tims runs to restaurants across southwestern Ontario. The first Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 truck in the Tims fleet is based out of the Tim Hortons distribution centre in Guelph, Ont., and a second Tims electric truck will soon be based out of

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Adopting Robotic Technology Can Help Mitigate the Risk of Workplace Accidents

Robotics Automation News

If you want to make a genuine impact on your organization’s safety culture, invest in the prevention of accidents at work by prioritizing health and safety. A risk-free workplace is your most valuable asset, so keep employees safe on the job and care for their wellbeing.

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Chinese prisoner’s ID card apparently found in lining of Regatta coat

The Guardian Manufacturing

Derbyshire woman who bought item said she felt uneasy at find that raises concerns over possible prison labour An ID card that appears to belong to a Chinese prisoner was found inside the lining of a coat from the British brand Regatta, raising concerns that the clothing was manufactured using prison labour. The waterproof women’s coat was bought online by a woman in Derbyshire in the Black Friday sale.

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Digital dilemmas: Where does all the data go?

Robotics Automation News

The internet is nothing but a huge web of interconnected computers on which data travels, but where exactly does the information go? Here’s a look at its intricate journey and surprising end destinations.

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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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Ethernet/IP Gets a Security Boost with New ODVA Profile

Control.com

The ODVA has responded to network security risks with the implementation of a new CIP Security device-based firewall to prevent unwanted digital attacks on IIoT devices.

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Balancing Key Factors in Selecting Calibration Providers

Metrology

In the calibration industry, decision-makers grapple with a complex interplay of three critical factors: quality, lead time, and price. These elements seldom align perfectly, creating a challenging decision-making landscape. The post Balancing Key Factors in Selecting Calibration Providers appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Use slowdown time to organize your job shop

The Fabricator

Job shop manager Nick Martin is using downtown at Barnes MetalCrafters to organize parts and clean up for improved productivity.

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Effortless API Management: Exploring Meraki’s New Dashboard Page for Developers

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

A Dashboard Designed for Developers APIs serve as the bridges that enable different software systems to communicate, facilitating the flow of data and functionality.

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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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CV sector returns to growth in best October since 2008

SMMT

UK commercial vehicle production returns to growth, rising 47.1% in October as 12,853 units roll out of factory gates. Growth recorded in both export and domestic markets, up 47.0% and 47.2% respectively. Year-to-date output increases significantly by 15.3%, driven by exports, of which nine in 10 head to the EU. Strength of market sees latest LCV production outlook revised up to 107,000 units – an increase of 34.2% year on year.

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Cisco expands support to Tribal Colleges and Universities

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

This post was authored by Alice Sanchez, a Customer and Partner Experience software architect and global co-lead of Cisco’s Native American Network (NAN).

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Manufacturer of the year winner

Manufacturer's Monthly

Amiga Engineering has taken out the manufacturer of the year award at the 2023 Endeavour Awards. Amiga Engineering is an Australian based manufacturing company known for its innovation and advancements in the industry. Starting as a small business in 1988, Amiga has grown into a leading manufacturer in the country, providing advanced manufacturing services to a range of industries.

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New Cisco and Microsoft Partnership is Redefining Hybrid Work and Learning in Universities

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The higher education sector has more to gain than most from a new global partnership between Cisco and Microsoft.

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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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Excellence in manufacturing skills development winner

Manufacturer's Monthly

Weld Australia has taken out the excellence in manufacturing skills development award at the 2023 Endeavour Awards for the MEM Training Package Resources. Weld Australia has designed and created a suite of resources for delivery of the 12 welding and fabrication units of competency in the Manufacturing and Engineering (MEM) Training Package. Its goal is to help ensure that high-quality welder learning is consistent across the country.

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Updated: Amkor Technology to Spend $2 Billion on Arizona Chip Packaging & Testing Site (Slideshow)

Industry Week

The latest chip fabrication news and a slideshow offering a comprehensive look at the billions for new semiconductor production capacity in the U.S.

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Most innovative manufacturing company winner

Manufacturer's Monthly

Amiga Engineering has taken out the most innovative manufacturing company award at the 2023 Endeavour Awards. Amiga Engineering is an Australian based manufacturing company known for its innovation and advancements in the industry. Starting as a small business in 1988, Amiga has grown into a leading manufacturer in the country, providing advanced manufacturing services to a range of industries.

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How to braze in a six-step process

The Fabricator

To be successful when brazing, metal fabricators must follow and understand six important steps.

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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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Leader of the year winner

Manufacturer's Monthly

Anthony Kittel from REDARC Group has taken out the Leader of the Year at the 2023 Endeavour Awards. ​ For over 25 years, Anthony Kittel has served as the managing director of REDARC Group, a private, family-owned, innovative electronics company based in Lonsdale, South Australia. Since purchasing the eight person business in 1997, Anthony has orchestrated immense strategic growth, overseeing REDARC’s expansion into international markets and growing a workforce of over 350.

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Random Thoughts on Manufacturing, Innovation, What We Appreciate, and More

Modern Machine Shop

The approach of the end of the year offers a chance to clear my idea file by noting some observations that are worth sharing, but do not require an entire column to express. Here goes: Manufacturing is about making vital objects so well and so efficiently that we forget how vital they are. Manufacturing thus brings about disregard for manufacturing.

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Safety solution of the year winner

Manufacturer's Monthly

​Lindo has taken out the safety solution of the year at the 2023 Endeavour Awards for the Lindo Chamber. Lindo chamber is a chemical free disinfection chamber for use on patient stretchers and other healthcare mobile assets. Utilising proven germicidal light sources, Lindo Chamber has been designed to mitigate the use of hazardous chemicals traditionally used to disinfect healthcare equipment.

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UK partners with Big Tech to tackle online fraud

E&T

The UK has announced it will join forces with 11 Big Tech companies to crack down on online fraud.

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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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Outstanding start-up of the year

Manufacturer's Monthly

Hypersonix Launch Systems has taken out the Start-Up of the year award at the 2023 Endeavour Awards for its HTCMC SPARTAN Manuf. Pilot. Hypersonix has taken delivery of a technology demonstrator version of its hydrogen powered scramjet manufactured in High Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites (HTCMCs). HT CMCs are capable of resisting repeated cycles of extreme heating and cooling, which makes them a material of choice for Hypersonix’ planned re-useable hypersonic vehicles.

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RS introduces annual subscription options for DesignSpark, providing more choice for engineers

Automation Mag

RS has introduced annual subscription options for DesignSpark, its online community for engineers. According to the company, this will deliver more choice for businesses to decide how they want to pay to gain access to DesignSpark’s suite of design tools and resources. DesignSpark offers a suite of design tools, including DesignSpark Mechanical and DesignSpark PCB, plus comprehensive 2D/3D and electronics part libraries and a host of design resources, such as technology articles, projects and co

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Technology application award winner

Manufacturer's Monthly

Verbotics has taken out the technology application award at the 2023 Endeavour Awards for the Verbotics Weld. Verbotics Weld is smart software to automatically program welding robots. Industrial robots are great tools for automation, but programming them is expensive, time consuming and difficult. This means only high-volume manufacturers can use robotics, as programming is too simply too expensive and inflexible for high-mix low-volume manufacturing.

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Lessons Learned From Tech Adoption Efforts in Oklahoma

Industry Week

MEP National Network discusses automation and technology in manufacturing

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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.