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Trends: Automation in agriculture and off highway

Design World

In smart agriculture applications, companies are leveraging motion systems to improve reliability in their designs. Advances in automation technology as well as related advances in sensors, imaging, and communications have meant improvements to the kinds of motion control systems employed in agricultural applications as well as other off-highway uses.

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eBook: Automating for Growth: Incentivising EV Production

Automation World

Software-defined design is an undeniable disruptor in global automotive trends. Countless use cases show how top carmakers are harnessing the potent power of connected car platforms to redefine and enrich their automotive value propositions with connected solutions.

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Integrated linear-motion variations becoming the norm

Design World

Automation over the last several years has expanded use of electric linear actuators to leverage their technological advancements in smart homes, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. In fact, the global linear actuator market could (in large part because of electric options) surpass U.S. $52.67B this year and grow at a compound annual growth rate through […] The post Integrated linear-motion variations becoming the norm appeared first on Design World.

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Small Aerospace Supplier Grows with Robotic Machine Tending

Automation World

Using Mitsubishi Electric’s LoadMate Plus, TL Aerotek triples its output and meets one month’s production quote in one week.

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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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ABB unveils mobile robot with Visual SLAM AI-technology and AMR Studio Suite

Design World

· Equipped with Visual SLAM, ABB’s AMR T702 trolley robot offers increased speed, accuracy, and autonomy in navigation and logistics. · Integration with ABB’s AMR Studio software allows new users to easily configure AMR routes and jobs. · Intuitive Visual SLAM and user-friendly AMR Studio together can reduce commissioning time by up to 20 percent.… The post ABB unveils mobile robot with Visual SLAM AI-technology and AMR Studio Suite appeared first on Design World.

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San Diego landmark becomes floating classroom for student welders

The Fabricator

Welding students at a San Diego college earned valuable out-of-classroom welding experience aboard the USS Midway, a decommissioned aircraft carrier and current museum.

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Bota Systems launches upgraded force-torque sensor for small cobots

Robotics Business Review

The SensONE T5 force-torque sensor on a UR collaborative robot. | Source: Bota Systems Bota Systems AG has launched the SenseONE T5, a high-sensitivity version of its SensONE multi-axis force-torque sensor. The company said its latest sensor provides a sensitivity level of 0.05 N / 0.002 Nm, which is three to five times higher than its predecessor. Zurich-based Bota Systems said it built the SenseONE T5 for collaborative robots with small payloads of up to 11.02 lb. (5 kg).

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120 and 230 VAC Thermoelectric Coolers from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has added new high-quality and efficient stainless steel Seifert 340 BTU/H thermoelectric coolers with 120- and 230-volt power options. Thermoelectric coolers from Seifert use the Peltier Effect to create a temperature difference between the internal and ambient heat sinks, making internal air cooler while dissipating heat into the external environment.

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Forest fires could be tackled by swarms of drones

E&T

Swarms of drones could be used to tackle natural disasters such as forest fires, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have said.

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1:4 Speed Multipliers Available to Live Tool Lathes

Mold Making Technology

Photo Credit: Platinum Tooling Platinum Tooling , an exclusive North American importer of Heimatec live tools, angle heads and multi-spindle drill heads is offering immediate availability of its newest development, a line of 1:4 live tool speed multipliers in 24,000 rpm max. styles, available for all popular live tool lathes currently on the market.

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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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Building Bridges: The Power of Purpose Alignment for Positive Impact

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The quest for life’s meaning has been a constant throughout human history. Finding our personal purpose is essential for our emotional well-being and fulfillment as human beings.

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Stealthy startup Mendaera is developing a fist-sized medical robot with Dr. Fred Moll’s support

Robotics Business Review

The veil is starting to lift on medical robotics startup Mendaera Inc. as it exits stealth mode and heads toward regulatory submission with a design freeze on its first system and verification and validation imminent. Two former Auris Health leaders co-founded the San Mateo, Calif.-based company. Mendaera also has financial support from Dr. Fred Moll, the Auris and Intuitive Surgical co-founder who is known as “the father of robotic surgery.” “Among the innovators in the field, Menda

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World First: Manufacturer Runs 128-Cavity Mold in 1.9-second Cycle Time

Plastics Today

The system used by Alltrista to mold the 26-mm water closures will be replicated in Netstal’s booth at NPE2024.

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CHIPS R&D National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP) Advanced Packaging Summit

NIST Manufacturing

The National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP) and NASA Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley are co-hosting an Advanced Packaging Summit as a hybrid virtual and in-person event at the NASA Ames Conference Center in

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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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Liquid Death May ‘Murder Your Thirst,’ but It Won’t Kill Plastic, No Matter What the Ads Say

Plastics Today

The brand’s #deathtoplastic hashtag has been a successful marketing tool, but the company doesn’t exactly practice what it preaches.

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Opteran to bring natural intelligence to SAFELOG mobile robots

Robotics Business Review

SAFELOG’s mobile robots can operate in a range of warehouse and factory settings using Opteran Mind. | Source: SAFELOG Opteran Technologies this week announced at LogiMAT a partnership with SAFELOG GmbH, a manufacturer of order-picking and transportation robots for warehouses and factories. SAFELOG will integrate its mobile robots with Opteran Mind, a general-purpose autonomy product.

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Introducing Cisco XDR Playbooks: Finding the balance in automating and guiding incident response

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Security Operations is the beating heart of any organization, a united team vigilantly standing guard against cyber threats.

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Resin Price Report: PE, PP Prices Retreat as Buyers Mount Resistance

Plastics Today

Pushback from buyers causes Prime PE to shed $0.015/lb and PP to give up $0.02/lb.

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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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AI Trends in Program Management

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world according to the popular press and the statements of tech CEOs in the last year.

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Researchers create a plant-based plastic that biodegrades in less than seven months

E&T

In a new study, scientists at the University of California San Diego show that their plant-based polymer could offer a viable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics.

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Navigating New Frontiers: LSE Embraces Cryptocurrency with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs

Robotics Automation News

By Hannah Parker The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has decided to accept applications for the introduction of Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs), which is a ground-breaking move for the financial industry.

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Trends: Automation in agriculture and off highway

Motion Control Tips

In smart agriculture applications, companies are leveraging motion systems to improve reliability in their designs. Advances in automation technology as well as related advances in sensors, imaging, and communications have meant improvements to the kinds of motion control systems employed in agricultural applications as well as other off-highway uses.

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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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Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade: A New Era for Layer-2 Growth

Robotics Automation News

By Hannah Parker With the upcoming Dencun upgrade scheduled to launch on March 13, 2024, the Ethereum blockchain is about to undergo a profound metamorphosis. Intending to significantly lower network costs and promote the development of Layer-2 solutions, this update represents a significant advancement in Ethereum’s progress.

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Nexen Group debuts new line of electric servomotor brakes

Motion Control Tips

The new Evolve Electric Servomotor Brake from Nexen Group, Inc., offers zero backlash up to the full holding torque in a rigid, easy to install product. The Evolve Electric Servomotor Brake line is spring engaged and electrically released, engineered with a double-sided friction interface for increased torque capacity. The double row angular contact bearing delivers […] The post Nexen Group debuts new line of electric servomotor brakes appeared first on Motion Control Tips.

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Toncoin’s Remarkable Surge: A 55% Jump Amid Telegram’s IPO Buzz

Robotics Automation News

By Hannah Parker The value of Toncoin (TONNE), a cryptocurrency becoming increasingly popular in the constantly changing world of digital currencies, has increased by an astounding 55%. This notable rise is directly related to the excitement around Telegram’s possible Initial Public Offering (IPO), a well-known messaging software.

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EcoPoly Properties Inc. invests over $32M in manufacturing

Canadian Manufacturing

PHOTO: Getty Images/andresr ORILLIA — The Ontario government says they are welcoming an investment of over $32 million by EcoPoly Properties Inc., a producer and supplier of plastic products, including films and bags for flexible packaging. Their investment will enhance the company’s existing facility in Orillia and create 85 new jobs for local workers.

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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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Nigeria’s Crackdown on Binance: A $10 Billion Fine and Data Requests

Robotics Automation News

By Hannah Parker Amid a more extensive crackdown, Nigeria is taking a tough stand against Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, by requesting user data on its top 100 local customers.

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B.C. and the Vancouver International Airport form partnership to advance economy

Canadian Manufacturing

RICHMOND — A partnership aimed at fighting pollution in the aviation sector, growing investment and supporting clean, sustainable jobs and business opportunities for people in British Columbia has been made between the B.C. government and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). “Vancouver’s airport is one of our province’s biggest employers and economic drivers of growth and revenue.

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5 Countries Where Crypto is Banned in 2024

Robotics Automation News

By Hannah Parker Due to its decentralised nature, cryptocurrency has wholly transformed the banking industry. Even though it is becoming increasingly widely used, not all nations accept this technological advancement. While some countries have embraced cryptocurrencies with open arms, others have tightened restrictions due to worries about anything from security threats to economic stability.

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Competition investigation launched into proposed Vodafone/Three merger

E&T

An investigation into the proposed merger between network operators Vodafone and Three is being planned by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over concerns that it could lead to higher prices for consumers.

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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.