Design World

JUNE 30, 2023

The sudden pandemic-related labor shortage was an eye-opener that forced companies to rethink operations and plan for more changes. As employee populations shift toward “digital natives,” companies can leverage such workers’ tech skills to increase efficiency and throughput. Before Siri or Alexa, there was Jennifer — a voice-directed technology that links humans and machines to… The post AI-embedded tech helps secure the warehouse workforce appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 30, 2023

Thanks and a tip of the hat to my long-time sponsor, Inductive Automation. They just sent notice that the Ignition Community Conference (ICC) schedule is up plus Livestream passes are now available. This year it is a 3-day event from September 26-28 in Folsom, CA. I plan to be there to renew old acquaintances. If you’re there, stop me and say hi.

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E&T

JUNE 30, 2023

Las Vegas-based BattleBots - one of the best-known event organisers in the fast-growing sport of robot fighting, with a hit US television series - has invited Tesla founder Elon Musk and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to face off in a ferocious robot-on-robot fighting competition for the title of the most powerful tech CEO in the world. The invitation follows the reported cancellation of a cage fight between the two tech giants after Musk’s mother, Maye, shared her opposition to the match onli

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 30, 2023

I was able to slip into the Hexagon User Conference on a recent trip to Las Vegas. Hexagon has been busily helping consolidate the automation and industrial software market. Some acquisitions included Infor EAM, PAS, and about 168 other companies since 2000. Many of their press releases to me dealt with metrology. A long time ago I had the role of quality assurance manager at a manufacturing plant.

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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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E&T

JUNE 30, 2023

Digital innovation has accelerated significantly in the past few decades, with emerging technologies such as robotics, generative AI and intelligent automation creating new opportunities for driving efficiencies and innovation. The manufacturing industry has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of these technological advancements. Robotics-oriented production processes are most obvious in factories and manufacturing facilities.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 30, 2023

Little things matter. The small, almost incidental, decisions accumulate and lead to habits. Teach yourself to be aware of little things you do, usually without thinking. Have you done them three days consecutively? Is it now a habit that will degrade your health–physical, emotional, or spiritual? Think of the little things. Making your bed when you get up.

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E&T

JUNE 30, 2023

If there's one universal topic of conversation for every corner of the world, it's the weather. The climatic conditions. It's too hot, it's too cold, what's the humidity like? The more informed we are, the happier and more comfortable we can be. Knowledge is power. Of course, there are also specific situations where monitoring and maintaining a controlled temperature is critical, from keeping tropical pets and hothousing exotic plants to optimally storing cigars in humidors and precious vintage

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 30, 2023

Robotics investment for May 2023 amounted to $686 million, the result of 61 funding rounds. Total robotics investment for January 2023 through May 2023 equals approximately $4 billion. The post May 2023 Robotics Investments Total $686 Million appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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E&T

JUNE 30, 2023

The ice is 501,930 sq miles (1.3 million sq km) below the previous low record for this time of year – an amount that is more than five times the surface area of the UK. Dr Ed Blockley, who leads the Met Office’s Polar Climate Group, said: “Antarctic sea ice extent reaches a maximum around the end of September and a minimum around the end of February.

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Plastics News

JUNE 30, 2023

Dropping resin prices indicated a summer slump for some commodity resins. Senior reporter Frank Esposito stops by this week's Material Insights to delve into the various issues affecting the latest resin prices for June. He also explains some nonmarket corrections, what they mean and what resins they affect.

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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?

Robotics Automation News

JUNE 30, 2023

Your folders and files are scattered all over your screen, making things difficult to find? If so, you’re not alone in this frustration. I vividly remember the overwhelming annoyance of searching for a file I had downloaded from the internet. After spending nearly an hour searching, I felt like giving my computer a good whack.

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E&T

JUNE 30, 2023

The regulator said today (Friday 30 June) that the deal could potentially mean “less choice for designers”, as the two businesses would stop competing with each other. Sorcha O’Carroll, senior mergers director at the CMA, said: “We’re worried this deal could stifle innovation and lead to higher costs for companies that rely on Figma and Adobe’s digital tools, as they cease to compete to provide customers with new and better products.

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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 30, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, productivity is a highly sought skill. With the advancements in technology, Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool to boost productivity in various fields. AI, the simulation of human intelligence in machines and robotics, has revolutionized the way we work and has the potential to transform our productivity levels.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JUNE 30, 2023

Photo: Quaker. TORONTO — Since 1902, Quaker’s plant has been located on the shores of the Otonabee River in Peterborough, Ontario. In a recent national survey commissioned by Quaker Canada, 93 per cent of Canadians report that it’s important for them to be perceived as a good neighbour. However, with 28 per cent of Canadians feeling a very strong sense of community within their neighbourhoods, there’s opportunity to reconnect with each other now more than ever.

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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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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 30, 2023

Robotics and automation have revolutionized several industry branches in the 21st century, like agriculture, manufacturing, medicine, military operations, and construction. Automated robots are reliable and durable machines that produce at a high-performance level, so they need high-quality designs, manufacturing processes, and equipment. Robots can mimic and exceed human capabilities like strength, precision, productivity, and durability.

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Control.com

JUNE 30, 2023

Skyrora has 3D-printed and begun testing its latest 70 kN engine design, which will be a key component of the first and second phases of Skyrora’s XL orbital vehicle.

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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 30, 2023

In today’s highly competitive retail landscape, the ability to provide personalized recommendations to customers has become a crucial differentiator for success. With the rise of e-commerce, customers are inundated with choices, making it increasingly challenging for businesses to capture their attention and drive conversions.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 30, 2023

Welcome to The U. , a new expert-led technical video series from the masterminds behind Cisco U. , our new digital tech learning experience.

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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.

Robotics Automation News

JUNE 30, 2023

In the world of arts, various inventions have made the attention of the audience attracted towards itself. The latest addition to the family of arts and entertainment is the stickers along with its recent facilities for making and enhancing the representation.

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Plastics News

JUNE 30, 2023

Seiler Plastics Corp. is expanding its product lineup by acquiring sheet extruder Central States Products Inc. (CSP) of St. Louis.

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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 30, 2023

Time is a precious resource, and it’s essential to make the most of it. That’s where time tracking and simple time clock software come in. So, let’s dive in and uncover the secrets to mastering your time.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 30, 2023

As businesses move further into their digital transformation journey, the complexities of cloud security will continue to evolve.

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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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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 30, 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a pervasive technology with a significant impact on various industries. IoT refers to the network of interconnected physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity, enabling them to collect and exchange data. The growth of IoT applications has revolutionized sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and smart homes.

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SMMT

JUNE 30, 2023

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grows 36.9% in best May performance since 2008. Growth driven by exports, up 48.1%, while production for UK buyers rises by 13.1%. Year-to-date output is some 47.6% above pre-pandemic 2019, but action is needed to ensure the UK is a globally competitive manufacturing location for the net zero transition. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 36.9% in May as 10,813 new vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis left British factories, according to new fig

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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 30, 2023

The reason that tablets and smartphones were innovated and are being used by billions all over the world today is for the purpose of automation and increased productivity.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JUNE 30, 2023

TORONTO — Moderna has initiated the filing of a rolling New Drug Submission (NDS) to Health Canada for its updated monovalent COVID-19 vaccine, SPIKEVAX® XBB.1.5 (mRNA-1273.815) targeting the omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 of SARS-CoV-2. This follows Moderna’s submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for authorization. “As the COVID-19 virus evolves, so must the vaccines.

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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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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 30, 2023

Companies normally gather and evaluate customer data to improve service and profitability. Massive amounts of data science course demand non-traditional data processing methods and software. Data scientist? Data scientists study data. Data science improves operations and decision-making. Data scientists excel in maths, stats, and computer science. They find patterns in big datasets.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JUNE 30, 2023

MISSISSAUGA — Cymat Technologies Ltd., provided an updates on the company’s advances in its current technical and business development initiatives, predominantly for its architectural, automotive, and military verticals, which are now expected to generate revenue on or before fiscal year end. Automotive: SmartMetal TM Cymat’s most recent announcement (June 20), described the advancement to prototyping and physical testing stage of its composite solution for the underside impact prote

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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 30, 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized industries worldwide, connecting billions of devices and generating vast amounts of data. IoT platforms play a critical role in managing and harnessing this data, enabling seamless integration and unlocking valuable insights.

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Gil Automation

JUNE 30, 2023

Operating in the oil and gas industry can involve various risks and hazards. It is essential for engineers working in this industry to prioritize safety and follow appropriate safety measures to protect themselves and others. Here are some key safety measures for engineers operating in the oil and gas industry: 1. Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, flame-resistant clothing, steel-toed boots, and respiratory protection, based on

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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.

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