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Why didn’t I think of bubbles?

Design World

By Mark Jones Bubbles. Bubbles are a brilliant idea. I wish I had thought of it. The sheer brilliance of some inventions fills me with envy. Many innovations create awe. The iPhone. I could immediately see how important it was. It was a collection of inventions put together to create a cool product. There… The post Why didn’t I think of bubbles?

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Nokia partners with DXC Technology to Launch DXC Signal Private LTE and 5G Solution

Gary Mintchell

Communications companies hit me up a few years ago about what they saw as their next breakthrough market—private 5G networks. These seemed to have a natural fit within industrial and manufacturing companies with a large footprint. There have been a few installations. I’m not hearing about a true breakthrough—yet. Yet, tech companies continue to build out their technologies and partnerships.

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Configuration tool with many additional functions

Design World

The Neugart Calculation Program (NCP) configuration tool reliably leads to the most cost- and energy-efficient gearbox-motor combination. In the new NCP 4.3 version the performance of the program has been improved further through enhanced multi-core usage of the processor. Above all, effective immediately the proven software will offer many additional features and optimizations – including… The post Configuration tool with many additional functions appeared first on Design World.

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Reducing Costs, Time and Labor with Zero-Programming

Automation World

Cobot integration becomes more cost- and time-effective than ever before with zero-programming deployment

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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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UK Auto calls for industrial strategy to secure £106 billion EV prize

SMMT

UK Automotive calls for cross-party adoption of five pledges as part of an industrial strategy to drive industrial transformation, mobility for all, upskilling, global trade, and clean, affordable energy. Commitment would deliver green automotive manufacturing growth and consumer choice in a thriving, accessible EV market. £106 billion prize at stake with UK BEV production set for 10-fold volume rise from now until end of the next parliament – contingent on a competitive business environment.

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Radio Frequency Regrinding

Automation World

ANCA applies RFID to FX CNC grinding machines to create a lights-out machine tool regrinding system to automatically process mixed batches of tools without the need to pre-sort the tools.

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The Future of ChatGPT in Manufacturing

Automation World

ChatGPT may not be a game-changer in terms of application to manufacturing execution systems yet. But it's continued development bears watching.

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What is Traceability and How to Achieve It?

MRPEasy

Traceability is the ability to track and trace the journey of a product or item throughout its entire supply chain, from its origin to the end consumer. Traceability enhances product safety and consumer trust by enabling companies to identify contamination or defect sources, perform targeted interventions and efficient product recalls, and increase transparency by providing […] The post What is Traceability and How to Achieve It?

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Material Insights: Another price drop and a bioplastics public offering

Plastics News

Plastics News is showing a price decrease for another commodity resin, with North American PET buyers seeing a 2-cent drop in May. In Material Insights, Frank Esposito explains the market forces in play and notes another resin that actually posted an increase last month. Also, a bioplastics supplier went public through a SPAC merger.

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Managing Networks | Why Do I Need an Industrial Grade Switch?

Control.com

I could run down to the local box store or internet marketplace and buy a 5-port switch for less than 20 dollars, or invest in an industrial switch for hundreds. Why would I choose the industrial switch?

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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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Companies urge Government to ‘step up’ plans to deliver insulation targets

E&T

According to a new analysis carried out by Frontier Economics, the Government is on track to insulate just one sixth of the homes needed to meet its target of reducing energy consumption by 15 per cent. WWF UK and ScottishPower said there is a “substantial gap” emerging between what is on course to be delivered and what is needed to reach the Government’s target.

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MIRAI: Using AI to Detect Variances and Improve Robot Operations

Control.com

Even small variations (routing, light, part deformation) in robotic operations can pose huge challenges. I discuss with the CTO of Mocropsi Industries, Dominik Boesl, how AI is advancing robot accuracy.

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Australian police raid offices of new Britishvolt owner

E&T

Australian entrepreneur David Collard purchased parts of defunct Britishvolt out of administration earlier this year, with the promise of reviving its plans to build a large-scale battery factory in Blyth, Northumberland. Collard’s company, Recharge Industries, said the Britishvolt scheme to build the battery gigafactory will create up to 3,000 jobs.

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How EVE Detects Malicious Uses of Trustworthy Cloud Services

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

To evade detection, attackers will often live-off-the-land by using pre-installed binaries like powershell.exe and communicating with legitimate cloud services like dl.dropbox[.]com.

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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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Critical minerals fund to supercharge battery supply chain

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Queensland Government’s $100 million Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund will help local industry explore critical minerals, battery technology and advanced material opportunities. Applications are now open for the Queensland government’s newest fund , which is aimed at enhancing the extraction and processing of critical minerals.

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Cisco and Intel Demonstrate Interoperability for Open RAN

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco and Intel validate interoperability between Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 Switch and Intel® Ethernet 800 Series Network Adapters that feature enhanced timing capabilities for faster and lower cost … Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Envision Plastics expands HDPE recycling

Plastics News

The well-known recycler is adding a second line to the company's Reidsville, N.C., recycling facility, a move that will boost production by millions of pounds annually.

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Retinal Imaging Device Manufacturer Hits the Bullseye with MRP Software

MRPEasy

“MRPeasy is the most useful piece of software I’ve seen in at least 10 years,” says RetiVue’s project manager Lindsey Daniels about her experience with their manufacturing software. “Compared to the other software providers, MRPeasy was clearly focused on operational excellence rather than advertising and closing sales.” A small medical device company with a grand […] The post Retinal Imaging Device Manufacturer Hits the Bullseye with MRP Software appeared first on Blog for Manufactu

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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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Electronex in Melbourne attracts a record attendance

Manufacturer's Monthly

The recent Electronex – Electronics Design and Assembly Expo and SMCBA Conference that was held from 10-11 May at the MCEC was an outstanding success with a significant increase in attendance and a sold-out Exhibition Hall. It was co-located with Australian Manufacturing Week and many trade visitors took the opportunity to visit both exhibitions over the two days.

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Talent Talk: A Light at the End of the Tunnel for the Plastics Industry

Plastics Today

Reshoring and infrastructure investment, among other factors, may supercharge US manufacturing growth starting as soon as the end of this year.

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Connecting your ERP and shop floor data for immediate success

Manufacturer's Monthly

Despite having access to large amounts of data, modern-day manufacturers often struggle to derive meaningful insights, especially regarding machine usage. Author: ECI Software Solutions staff contributors Without the context behind the data, creating visibility into machine performance can be challenging. After spending countless hours with manufacturers, shop owners, and managers, we’ve developed a solution that converts disparate data into actionable information; the solution is Alora.

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Boosting production capabilities

Plastics News

Located at the company's headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, the automation center enhances ENGEL's production capabilities, offering a comprehensive range of automation solutions and services.

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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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Government support key for renewable energy revolution – Weld Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

Results from a recent 2023 survey of Weld Australia members reveal that a renewable energy revolution in Australia is almost impossible without support from the Federal Government. Author: Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia Distributed in March 2023 and completed by over 130 companies, Weld Australia’s 2023 Member Survey results demonstrate that Australia’s welding and fabrication industry is facing a whole raft of challenges that will make the delivery of the Federal Government’s plans for a

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An Insider’s Guide to Resin Pricing

Plastics Today

Experts share insights on the forces that drive resin pricing and how to navigate the market to ensure you’re getting the best possible deal.

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3M, Chemours, Dupont, Corteva reach $11B PFAS settlement

Plastics News

Companies that have manufactured per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in June 2023 agreed to pay more than $11 billion to assist with PFAS mitigation efforts, having reached settlement agreements with public water suppliers throughout the U.S.

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BlackBerry says their software is now embedded in over 235 million vehicles

Canadian Manufacturing

WATERLOO — BlackBerry Limited announced that TechInsights, a technology analysis and market research firm, has determined BlackBerry® QNX® software is now embedded in over 235 million vehicles worldwide; a year-over-year increase of 20 million. BlackBerry is an automotive industry provider of safety-certified embedded software, used by companies like BMW, Bosch, Continental, Dongfeng Motor, Geely, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, and more.

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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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Nominations open for Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award!

Automation Mag

Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award program celebrates long-serving members of Canada’s discrete manufacturing and automation sectors by recognizing workers who have been employed in the industry for at least 25 years and who have made significant contributions to advance it. Nominations are currently open. The deadline for submissions is the end of the business day on August 4, 2023.

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QUANTRON scales up global operations and works towards an ecosystem fueled by hydrogen

Canadian Manufacturing

Photo: QUANTRON TORONTO — QUANTRON came to the US in October 2022 with a focus on hydrogen solutions for long-haul transport. The US represents a significant portion of QUANTRON’s long-term business plan. The truck will have a range with 80kg of tank capacity at launch with plans to grow to 120kg. This builds on QUANTRON’s plan to become a global H2 leader and offer an OEM agnostic ecosystem, with FCEV trucks ready for delivery, in Europe and North America, in early 2024.

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‘Time is right': WinCup moving to all biodegradable EPS

Plastics News

The foodservice packaging company expects to have all eight manufacturing sites in the United States producing the products by this fall.

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OpenAPI v3 Support for the Meraki Dashboard API

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Meraki’s API has transformed significantly starting with the adoption of Swagger, now known as OpenAPI v2.

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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.