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The smart future of agriculture

Design World

How can the earth feed nine or ten billion people? “Smart farming” is an important part of the answer to this existential question: Extremely high efficiency in food production through the targeted use of the latest technology, computer-supported and — where possible — fully automatic. Seeds are individually and precisely placed; fruits carefully picked by… The post The smart future of agriculture appeared first on Design World.

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Technology Highlights from Automate 2023

Automation World

From advances in core automation technologies to the cutting edge, the Automate 2023 event in Detroit did a great job showcasing the variety of technologies available to manufacturers today.

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HMS Networks expands range of next-generation gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device

Design World

In recent years, EtherCAT has rapidly gained popularity and is now the third most widely installed industrial network in factory automation globally(1), and the preferred choice in the semiconductor industry. As the number of subordinate devices using EtherCAT continues to increase, there is a growing demand for high-performance gateways that can seamlessly connect these devices… The post HMS Networks expands range of next-generation gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device a

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Data Management and Analytics with Emerson Asset Management Software

Gary Mintchell

Data management and analytics are two consistent current trends in the industrial / manufacturing technology market. This announcement from Emerson, now calling itself “a global software and engineering leader,” discusses how they brought these to asset management. AMS Device Manager Data Server securely extends intelligent field device data to outside systems to make it easier for reliability and maintenance teams to further capitalize on modern advanced analytics software, providing a step cha

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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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Lifting the Veil on Machine Tool Research

Modern Machine Shop

One of the most valuable tools for navigating the housing market is the ability to bookmark houses during online research and cross-reference important specifications and features (e.g., no fireplace, no deal). Buying a house is one of the most significant — and expensive — decisions most people make in their lifetimes. But for manufacturers and shop owners, the purchase of a new machine tool is just as significant, often as costly, and every bit as stressful.

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Virtual LAN for IT/OT Nodes in Industrial Control Systems

Control.com

Virtual networks can connect or isolate various local control networks through configuration of a managed switch. Why would we use VLANs, and how can you segment a network switch to create a VLAN?

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Embracing additive to move forward

Manufacturer's Monthly

Manufacturers’ Monthly explores how SQP Engineering has progressed from a sub-contract machine shop to a manufacturing solutions hub with the help of Markforged 3D printing systems. In 2006, David Miller began a small-scale jobbing shop, renting out an area within another workshop with a couple of NC lathes and a mill. Over the first few years, SQP began to establish itself via its precision-machined products for mining equipment.

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New Partnership to Deploy Metal Processing Equipment

Automation World

ArcelorMittal Construction will deploy metal processing equipment from ABB at its French mill

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Axiom invests $12M to double manufacturing, warehouse in Mexico

Plastics News

Aurora, Ontario-based Axiom Group is investing $12 million in a new 80,000-square-foot building next to its existing facility in Mexico.

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How industry can realise the benefits of advanced technology

Manufacturer's Monthly

The trade of welding conjures up images of dirty, dark workshops full to the brim with traditional tools and machinery prone to throwing off sparks and fumes. Author: Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia But, with the advent of automation, robots, cobots and a range of other advanced welding technologies and techniques, this perception is becoming more and more outdated.

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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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Interview: Athene Donald, Master of Churchill College, University of Cambridge

E&T

As the electric minicab makes its way to the railway station, its driver turns to me and, in the spirit of polite conversation, asks what brought me to the University of Cambridge today. As we thread past the famous skyline of King’s College, I reply that I’ve been for a meeting with a distinguished scientist, the Master of Churchill College. “Has he invented any cool stuff?

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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle: Recommerce as an Opportunity in Online Retail

Seeburger

In the past, people tended to think of second-hand goods as “shabby” or “tatty” These days, however, the second hand movement has become cool, a trend backed up by the rising popularity of vintage and thrift sales, clothing swaps, upcycling, and resale services.

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Scientists measure the impact of climate change on urban infrastructures

E&T

The team at Northwestern University was reportedly the first to measure the effects of subsurface climate change on civil infrastructure, which they call a "silent hazard". As the ground heats up, it also deforms. This phenomenon causes building foundations and the surrounding ground to expand and contract, which could lead to cracks and undermine the longevity of urban structures.

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Putting Victoria at the forefront of medical research

Manufacturer's Monthly

Minister for higher education Gayle Tierney announced an investment of more than $14.8 million to support critical imaging capabilities across several research sites, through the Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund. Researchers will share this cutting-edge equipment and expertise through the Victorian Biomedical Imaging Capability project – ensuring Victoria remains at the forefront of drug discovery and new medical treatment.

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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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3D bioprinting technology could improve effectiveness of cancer treatment

E&T

Through joint research with the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) and the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Science and ICT, a 3D bioprinting technology has been developed using natural killer cells ('NK cells') as a new method of immunotherapy for treating cancer.

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Australia to join global industrial decarbonisation initiative

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Climate Council has welcomed prime minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement that Australia will join the Climate Club, an international initiative focused on industrial decarbonisation and pursuing net zero emissions. Climate Council director of research, Dr Simon Bradshaw, said, “Joining the Climate Club is a good move, but must be backed by stronger steps at home to phase out fossil fuels and build the clean industries of the future. “International collaboration is key to

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Foxconn pulls out from $19.5bn India chip factory project

E&T

The news has been announced less than a year after the two companies announced the project, and it constitutes a significant blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitions to transform India into a tech manufacturing powerhouse. "There was recognition from both sides that the project was not moving fast enough," Foxconn said in a statement. "There were challenging gaps we were not able to smoothly overcome, as well as external issues unrelated to the project.

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Unlocking Plastics Circularity: The Key Roles of Chemical Recycling and Waste Infrastructure

Plastics Today

Investment in chemical aka advanced recycling and waste infrastructure are needed for the green transition to plastics circularity to succeed.

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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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LFM Capital launches Weller Metalworks with acquisition of Muthig Industries

The Fabricator

Private equity firm LFM Capital has announced the formation of Weller Metalworks, a metal fabrication and precision machining platform, and its acquisition of Muthig Industries.

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Have Lemons? Make Lemonade!

NIST

The world economy went into a tailspin in March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to face a new normal. From changes in the marketplace to shortages of materials and supply chain disruptions, manufacturing companies had to navigate hairpin turns. Some companies watched their primary source of income dry up overnight and found new business just to stay open.

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Finding the Best ERP System for Plastics Processing

Plastics Today

Implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in your molding or extrusion business should be one of the best investments you’ll ever make. But not just any ERP will do.

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Face Mill Holder With Damping Vibration Control Supports Far-Reaching Operations

Mold Making Technology

Photo Credit: Big Kaiser Big Kaiser, a member of the Big Daishowa Group , has expanded its lineup of Smart Damper-equipped, arbor-style face mill holders. This new holder is the largest and longest milling tool of the company’s offerings, supporting face mills with diameters of 3", 4", 80 mm or 100 mm with an arbor pilot diameter of either 1" or 27 mm.

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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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Verisurf 2024 Introduces New Productivity Workflows and Metrology Device Compatibility

Metrology

New Productivity Workflows and Device Compatibility Connect Metrology and Manufacturing for Global Success. The post Verisurf 2024 Introduces New Productivity Workflows and Metrology Device Compatibility appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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MoldMaking Conference Session Spotlight: Mold Design

Mold Making Technology

REGISTER TODAY! Use Promo Code: CHRISTINA to get 20% off your registration ! CONFERENCE PRICING: EARLY BIRD $1,195 | AFTER JULY 31 $1,395 (includes admission to the Molding Conference) FULL CONFERENCE PASS INCLUDES: -Full access to all MoldMaking and Molding conference sessions -Networking reception -Complimentary meals and refreshments throughout the event Get the Group Rate!

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Ceratizit Standard Will Aim to Reduce Carbon Footprint

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Unsplash Ceratizit will introduce the first standard for calculating and classifying the CO 2 footprint of carbide products at EMO Hanover 2023. In combination with a scoring and classification system, the Luxembourg-based carbide specialist says it will offer an increase in transparency with carbon footprint at a product level and encourages other players in the carbide industry to take part. “Our goal is to establish a common standard on the market for calculating and class

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Aplex AVS-320 compact fanless machine vision box PC

Manufacturer's Monthly

Interworld Electronics is excited to announce the AVS-320 Compact Fanless Machine Vision Box PC from APLEX technology. The AVS-320 is purpose built for factory automation, smart industry and machine vision applications. With its compact size, rugged/fanless design, high-speed powerful computing abilities and wide range of additional features, the AVS-320 is an ideal solution to suit a wide variety of applications.

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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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Vision Engineering Group Appoint New Managing Director

Metrology

Experienced business leader Sam Crossley joins Vision Engineering as it navigates sustained growth across global markets. The post Vision Engineering Group Appoint New Managing Director appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Murata Machinery USA, Cimcorp integrate expertise and capabilities in North America

The Fabricator

Murata Machinery USA Inc. (Muratec) and Cimcorp North America, both subsidiaries of Murata Machinery Ltd., have reorganized to integrate their technical operations and resources in Charlotte, N.C.; Atlanta; and Grimsby, Ont.

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Outstanding Measuring Precision Enables Cell Improved Product Development

Metrology

Cell Impact is a global supplier of advanced flow plates to manufacturers of fuel cells and electrolyzers. The post Outstanding Measuring Precision Enables Cell Improved Product Development appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Plastics in Politics Live July 2023: Can advanced recycling succeed?

Plastics News

Can advanced recycling help the plastics industry meet their sustainability goals? In Plastics in Politics Live, Steve Toloken looks at the current state of chemical recycling, including recent statements from brand owners about where technologies, including chemical recycling, fit into their plans to use more post-consumer content.

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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.