Mon.Apr 08, 2024

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Aras Follow Up With CTO Rob McAveney

Gary Mintchell

Rob McAveney, Aras CTO, had a follow up conversation with me to flesh out some of the ideas from the recent customer conference. Perhaps the concept of an industrial metaverse is fizzling along with the Apple Vision Pro hype, but McAveney’s view is that it is all about data. Yes, without massive amounts of data, what will the visualization tools visualize?

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IHI Uses Osaro Software for Mixed-Case Depalletizing

Automation World

IHI’s decision to partner with Osaro was based on their superior ability to handle a wider variety of boxes at faster recognition speeds compared to other vendors, according to CEO Motohiro Kawada.

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Accelerate PLC Ladder Logic Learning with New Arduino Starter Kit

Control.com

Tackling a growing need for education in industrial automation, Arduino has launched a starter kit for PLC learning based on the new Opta, the PLC IDE, and hardware to integrate I/O devices.

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BASF Completes Successful Ethernet-APL Tests with ABB DCS

Automation World

In its first greenfield Ethernet-APL project in Europe, BASF required potential suppliers to conduct Ethernet-APL performance tests before final contracts were awarded.

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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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Techniques for Stakers in Cryptocurrency Mining

Robotics Automation News

Cryptocurrency staking is a fundamental mechanism in blockchain networks where participants actively support the network’s operations by locking up a certain amount of cryptocurrency as collateral. This innovative approach has evolved as an alternative to traditional mining methods, providing a more energy-efficient and sustainable means of securing blockchain networks.

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Siemens Set to Acquire Industrial Drive Business

Automation World

With the planned acquisition of ebm-papst, Siemens see growth in intelligent, battery-powered drive technologies.

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New Solid-State Relay From Carlo Gavazzi Optimized for DC Loads

Control.com

Rapid switching of load devices requires solid-state components, like the new SSR from Carlo Gavazzi, designed for 3 A loads up to 60 V, targeted for key applications in vehicle electrification.

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Refrigerant gases banned for climate-warming impact are being smuggled into Europe

E&T

Illegal refrigerant gases, banned for their climate-wrecking impact, are still being smuggled into Europe, the London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has warned.

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Do you need a high-power laser? Consider options carefully

The Fabricator

Higher-wattage lasers present a bevy of potential advantages, but machines offering 20 kW or even 30 kW of cutting power are not necessarily what a shop needs.

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AML3D’s metal 3D printer operational at US Navy manufacturing centre

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: AML3D Limited AML3D Limited announced its ARCEMY ‘X-Edition 6700’ Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) metal 3D printing system has been successfully commissioned and is now operational at the US Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (AM Co) in Danville, Virginia. “We are extremely pleased to have a fully operational ARCEMY ‘X’, our largest industrial metal 3D printing system, at the US Navy’s Danville Center of Excellence,” said AM

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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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BLM GROUP Introduces New LT12 to Round Out its Lasertube Offering

Fabricating & Metal Work

The LT12 is the latest addition to the BLM GROUP lasertube offering, designed to increase productivity and quality. BLM GROUP USA, a global leader in the manufacture of tube and flat sheet processing solutions, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its lasertube offering: the LT12. The LT12 lasertube system bridges the gap between the company’s larger LT14, which is designed for processing long, heavy profiles and the smaller LT8.20 for small batches of medium to large sections and open

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Partner with Deakin to turn your sustainable manufacturing ideas into a commercial reality

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Deakin University. Xefco and Deakin team members working on the project. Written by Deakin University. Join Australia’s largest clean energy and recycling advanced manufacturing ecosystem – Deakin University’s REACH – to accelerate a cleaner, greener future for Australian manufacturing with an unprecedented investment in research-led innovation projects.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with TSMC, Expanded Investment from Company to Bring World’s Most Advanced Leading-Edge Technology to the U.S.

NIST Manufacturing

Proposed CHIPS Investment in Arizona Would Support AI, High-Performance Computing, 5G/6G Communications, and More Applications Media Contact: Madeline Broas, madeline.broas [at] chips.gov (madeline[dot]broas[at]chips[dot]gov) Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.

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Federal government invests $83m in defence upgrades at HMAS Stirling

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: ABIS Jasmine Saunders/ Australian Government Defence The Federal government has announced it will invest over $83 million to deliver defence infrastructure upgrades at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. The investment will be spread across 32 projects at Stirling, including remediation and maintenance of the Parkes Wharf, tunnel maintenance and building refurbishments.

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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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NSI Sponsors In-Depth Webinar on Critical IIJA/BABA Purchasing Guidelines

Manufacturing Tomorrow

The Webinar Addresses Purchasing Guidelines Crucial for Made-in-America Purchasing for Federally-Funded Infrastructure Projects in the Construction and Distribution Sectors

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Electronex returns to Sydney in June

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Electronex Electronex – The Electronics Design and Assembly Expo returns to Rosehill Gardens Event Centre from 19 – 20 June 2024. Following a record event in Melbourne in 2023 which featured more than 80 exhibitors and was attended by over 1900 trade visitors the Sydney event is close to a sell – out. Electronex is Australia’s only major exhibition for companies using electronics in design, assembly, manufacture and service.

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Why It’s Good to Have a B2B Customer Portal in Your ERP System

MRPEasy

E-commerce is the new normal for not only end-consumers but also for manufacturing and distribution companies. Customer portals are a rising trend, gaining popularity across a large number of industries and markets, especially among B2B businesses. What is a B2B customer portal? A B2B customer portal is an online interface enabling a company to streamline […] The post Why It’s Good to Have a B2B Customer Portal in Your ERP System appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distribut

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Binder USA releases surface mount versions of its M12 connectors

Robotics Business Review

Binder’s new SMD connectors are available in a variety of versions and different codings. | Source: Binder USA Binder USA LP, a supplier of industrial circular connectors, last week announced that it is offering connectors from its M12 series as surface-mount devices, or SMDs). It claimed that its SMDs can enable streamlined and automated processes.

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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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Second NPE2024 Keynote Speaker Announced

Plastics Today

Fanuc America President and CEO Michael Cicco will address how the plastics industry is unlocking the power of automation and AI.

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Transform Media Broadcasting with IP: Cisco and Imagine Communications

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

As the media landscape continues to evolve, IP based infrastructure is revolutionizing the way content is produced, distributed, and consumed.

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Mackay manufacturer receives $500,000 grant to purchase new equipment and generate jobs

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Wosunan/stock.adobe.com Key Solutions Group, a manufacturer based in Mackay, has been granted $500,000 under the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program (MHGP). This funding will enable the group to procure new equipment and create employment opportunities for eight individuals. The Queensland state Government manufacturing grant will enable Key Solutions Group to purchase and install two Motoman AR1440 series welding robots, Power-Trac seam finders/trackers and rotary screw compressors.

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Quantum Security and Networking are Emerging as Lifelines in Our Quantum-powered Future

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

A metamorphosis continues to take shape with the rise of Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Key Distribution, and the brave new world of Quantum Networking.

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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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Blockchain and Intellectual Property: Protecting Ideas in a Digital Age

Robotics Automation News

Intellectual Property (IP) encompasses the legal rights associated with intangible products of the mind, including patents, copyrights, and trademarks, serving as essential safeguards for human creativity.

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Cisco Access Points among the First to Be Standard-Power Certified by the FCC

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

It’s an exciting time in the world of Wi-Fi. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) recently approved Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) for service providers.

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Blockchain and Its Expanding Role in Various Industries

Robotics Automation News

Blockchain, arising from the digital revolution, stands as a decentralized and secure ledger system that extends its influence far beyond its initial conception. Grasping its historical origins and fundamental principles is pivotal to comprehending its expanding role across diverse industries.

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PTDA Foundation opens nominations or 2024 leadership awards

Automation Mag

The PTDA Foundation has opened nominations for its Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award and Robert K. Callahan Advancing Leaders Award. The Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award celebrates a woman who, regardless of her career stage, has made significant contributions to her company and the power transmission and motion control industry in 2023.

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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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How to Excel in an Emergency Management Department and Leave a Good Impression

Robotics Automation News

If you’re in an emergency management department, you can understand the amount of pressure that comes with crises. So, it’s always a priority to take all the necessary steps to success.

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Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s mfg. program graduates find careers with Bourgault Industries, Ltd.

Canadian Manufacturing

Image Credit: Bourgault Industries, Ltd. When instructors for Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Innovative Manufacturing program read an article in a national magazine back in 2021 about international students facing challenges in Canada, they say it gave them pause for thought. The program had recently opened its first intake for international students and uptake from non-domestic applicants for the two-year diploma had been strong.

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14 Easy Ways to Keep People on Your Website

Robotics Automation News

Keeping visitors engaged in your website is a key part of digital marketing. With a digital marketing agency, you can captivate your audiences and drive conversions. We’ll take a look at the 14 simplest yet efficient strategies to attract and retain your website visitors here.

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BlueForge Alliance partners with Nuts, BoltsandThingamajigs to develop Submarine Manufacturing Camps

The Fabricator

Nuts, BoltsandThingamajigs, Elgin, Ill., the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association’s charitable foundation, has announced a three-year educational partnership with BlueForge Alliance.

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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.