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6 Common Digital Twin Applications

Automation World

Digital twin technology is a flexible technology that can be used in many ways. IoT Analytics found the technology’s use to be most prevalent in prediction, system and product simulation, interoperability, maintenance and visualization.

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Three Tips from Moxa on Getting IIoT Networks Ready for the Future

Gary Mintchell

If you’ve been around automation for the past 20 years, you’ve no doubt experienced how the job changed from isolated control connected to I/O to one or more field buses to one or more variety of Ethernet. We’ve now experienced the Internet of Things explosion (at least in hype). That latter is mostly Ethernet-based using IP (Internet Protocol). If you’ve not been careful, you could be working with a mess of networks right now.

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Trelleborg launches H2Pro advanced hydrogen sealing materials

Design World

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions recently launched the H2Pro range of sealing materials for every application of the hydrogen value chain, including a new ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber for high-pressure environments across a wide range of temperatures and a unique thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for very low temperatures. Designed to accelerate innovation for sustainable technology, H2Pro… The post Trelleborg launches H2Pro advanced hydrogen sealing materials appeared first o

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Ineos Enterprises moving North American headquarters to Ohio

Plastics News

Ineos Enterprises Group Ltd. has chosen central Ohio for its North American headquarters. The company is relocating some research/development and customer service operations to two Columbus suburbs.

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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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Exploring the Best D&O Manager Liability Insurances: Protecting Directors and Officers

Robotics Automation News

Directors and officers (D&Os) play a crucial role in managing the affairs of a company. However, with their significant responsibilities comes the potential for liability. To safeguard against personal liability risks, companies often invest in Directors and Officers (D&O) liability insurance.

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Cobots boost metal fabricator’s production 200% on TIG and MIG welding

The Fabricator

Because traditional automation doesn’t lend itself to high-mix, low-volume operations, sheet metal fabricator Raymath purchased a Universal Robots cobot-based MIG welding system UR-certified systems integrator THG Automation.

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Steel is real for FosterWeld’s custom furniture, merchandise, and signs

The Fabricator

FosterWeld honors old-school steelwork through its diverse lineup of products, ranging from small items like keychains and belt buckles to larger products like custom furniture.

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Mitutoyo Measurement System Provides High Repeatability

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Mitutoyo America Corporation Mitutoyo America Corporation has announced the release of the Mitutoyo LH600F/FG Linear High Measurement System. The LH600F is the latest model in the Mitutoyo Linear Height Gage line with several added features and benefits, including a high-accuracy scale unit and guiding mechanism manufactured in the company’s Japanese facilities.

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Best Tips for Company Profile Designing: Creating an Impressive Business Identity

Robotics Automation News

In today’s competitive business landscape, having a well-designed company profile is crucial for establishing a strong brand identity and making a lasting impression on potential clients and partners. A company profile serves as a snapshot of your organization, showcasing its values, mission, and achievements.

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Recycling Technology Recovers Carbon-Fiber Tape from Thermoplastic Composites

Plastics Today

Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology has perfected high-quality unwinding of reinforcements used in pressure tanks, retaining more than 90% mechanical strength in the recycled material.

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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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Choosing the Right Business Card Solution: A Compact Guide

Robotics Automation News

In the fiercely competitive business arena, using unique promotional strategies to captivate potential clients is vital. Amongst these, business cards have emerged as a standout solution. They are compact yet power-packed with key contact details and branding specifics, serving as an effective networking and marketing tool.

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EPA proposal to cut plastics, chemical plant emissions draws intense interest

Plastics News

EPA is proposing major cuts to fenceline air emissions from large plastics and chemical plants in a bid to reduce cancer risks to those living nearby. The plan is drawing intense interest.

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Boost Your Instagram Followers and Social Media Presence

Robotics Automation News

Are you looking to enhance your Instagram presence and gain more followers? Look no further than an SMM panel. In this article, we will delve into the world of social media marketing (SMM) panels and how they can help you increase your followers on Instagram.

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Kickstart: Court ruling favors upstream suppliers

Plastics News

A Michigan Supreme Court ruling should make it easier for upstream suppliers to pass on costs; Playmobil's sustainable toys move down under; and an uncomfortable bed in Hong Kong.

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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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Why Custom Boat Cabinets Matter

Robotics Automation News

Good quality boat cabinets are essential for a well-functioning vessel. They provide efficient storage solutions, keeping supplies and equipment organized and easily accessible. Durable construction ensures that the cabinets can withstand the demanding marine environment. Well-designed cabinets also enhance the boat’s aesthetics, adding a touch of sophistication.

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PLC programming language fundamentals for improved operations, maintenance

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Understand the five different types of programmable logic controller (PLC) languages. Learn how PLC programming languages work how they have evolved over the years. PLC programming insights Programmable logic controller (PLC) programming languages have evolved along with PLCs themselves and are the foundation for how these machines operate efficiently.

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Tezos: A Smart Contract Platform with On-Chain Governance

Robotics Automation News

Welcome to the world of Tezos, a groundbreaking smart contract platform that combines cutting-edge technology with on-chain governance. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the intricate details of Tezos and explore its unique features, advantages, and potential applications.

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Material Insights: Talks could bring big polyolefins merger; fires could impact resin production

Plastics News

OMV AG and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. have started talks that could lead to a combination of the companies’ Borealis and Borouge polyolefin joint ventures. Also, we’re watching for any impact on resin production from two fires on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

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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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Bitcoin Investment Progress for this Decade in Iran

Robotics Automation News

Bitcoin investment has seen a significant progress in Iran over the last decade, although the Iranian government has imposed strict regulations on cryptocurrency trading. Despite this, Bitcoin has proved to be an attractive investment option for many Iranians due to its decentralized nature and potential for high returns. Explore [link] for further information.

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NSW manufacturer awarded $3 million grant

Manufacturer's Monthly

Diraq , a leading innovator in quantum computing, has been awarded a $3 million grant from the NSW Quantum Computing Commercialisation Fund (QCCF) to progress its ground-breaking research and development program aimed at bringing ultra-powerful quantum computers into existence. The QCCF is a competitive funding program administered by the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer (OCSE) within Investment NSW, a division of the NSW Government Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade

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IT Teams Hold Key Position in Manufacturing Integration

Automation World

Digibee released the results for its "The State of Enterprise Integration for Manufacturing" survey

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What does the stabilization in steel prices mean for metal manufacturing?

The Fabricator

Steel prices stopped their decline, leaving steel buyers and the rest of the metal manufacturing industry to wonder what will happen in the coming weeks.

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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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Northern Territory leads the way

Manufacturer's Monthly

Manufacturers’ Monthly sat down with managing director of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) Dr Jens Goennemann to break down the Northern Territory’s Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund and this year’s federal budget. The budget announced in May was the first-full Labor budget handed down in 10 years and it will see a widening of support provided to small to medium-sized manufacturers according to AMGC.

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The Troubleshooter: Key Steps for a Stable Injection Molding Process

Plastics Today

Robust process development is mission critical for implementing a consistent and repeatable plastic injection system that ensures profitability.

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A smart watch for your factory

Manufacturer's Monthly

When explaining what ifm’s moneo solution can provide to a factory or plant, Freddie Coertze says it can be likened to how a smart watch on your wrist works. “The moneo DataScience toolbox uses historical data, sensor data, and inputted process parameters to diagnose problems, detect anomalies and predict potential issues – just as a smart watch might give you an indication of your health through the monitoring of different physical attributes and the information you feed into it, ” explains the

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Great Wins for Cisco in CRN’s Tech Innovator Awards 2023

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

We all feel the customer demands fueling a high pace of change in innovation. Cisco and our partners are delivering to these needs, to meet these shifts driving a new market scape.

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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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3D digital technologies tackling mental injury prevention in healthcare

Manufacturer's Monthly

Designers have 3D-knitted bespoke hospital scrubs and 3D printed chill out pods for busy healthcare workers to improve their comfort and workplace mental health. The Safety Sensescaping project, funded by WorkSafe’s WorkWell Mental Health Improvement Fund, is part of Peninsula Health’s Thriving in Health program, which aims to create safe and mentally healthy environments for healthcare workers to thrive in.

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Flosser for People with Disabilities Wins Design Innovation in Plastics Award

Plastics Today

The device with a specially designed gripping handle helps dexterity-challenged users to more easily floss their teeth.

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BAE Systems Australia awarded E-7A Wedgetail contract extension

Manufacturer's Monthly

BAE Systems Australia will deliver Electronic Warfare Systems to the Royal Australian Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail aircraft fleet until 2028 after winning a two-year contract extension. Under the two-year agreement, BAE Systems will sustain the Electronic Support Measures (ESM) and Electronic Warfare Self-Protection (EWSP) systems for Boeing Defence Australia under Wedgetail’s Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) program.

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Aston-Martin Taps EV Maker Lucid for Powertrain, Battery Systems

Industry Week

Could Bond, James Bond's next car be electric? The $450M+ agreement is part of Aston Martin’s push to EV-only by 2030 and achieve net-zero across its supply chain by 2039.

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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.