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An engineer since childhood

Design World

Norberta Lu started disassembling and rebuilding things at an early age. Today, she uses her skills to improve how things work. By Martin Rowe, senior technical editor, EE World “I like to destroy things and rebuild them,” said Zhuofan (Norberta) Lu. Spoken like a true engineer. After all, who doesn’t like taking things apart? Currently… The post An engineer since childhood appeared first on Design World.

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WPI researcher receives $600,000 grant to develop 3D printable robots for search-and-rescue operations

Robotics Automation News

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher Markus Nemitz is the recipient of a $599,815 CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation to develop an innovative architecture for low-cost custom robots capable of traversing challenging terrains by swimming, crawling, climbing, and diving through hostile and confined spaces as part of search-and-rescue operations.

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Inductive Automation names Opto 22 as a solution partner

Design World

California-based industrial automation and IIoT manufacturer Opto 22 announces a new, elevated partnership status with Inductive Automation as a Solution Partner. One of the first hardware companies to embed Inductive Automation’s Ignition software in its industrial edge devices, Opto 22 had been a long-time member of the Ignition Onboard Program. With the sunsetting of the Onboard… The post Inductive Automation names Opto 22 as a solution partner appeared first on Design World.

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Empowering Your Online Presence: WordPress Web Design Essentials

Robotics Automation News

In today’s digital age, establishing a robust online presence is vital for businesses, bloggers, and individuals alike. Your website is often the first point of interaction between you and your audience. Therefore, ensuring that it not only looks visually appealing but also functions seamlessly is of utmost importance.

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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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Rockwell Automation partners with Everactive

Design World

Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced its partnership with Santa Clara, California-based Everactive, a leader in wireless and batteryless condition-monitoring solutions for industrial customers. Everactive’s solutions will complement Rockwell Automation’s Dynamix product line, which will be ideal for Rockwell customers seeking actionable insights from their rotating… The post Rockwell Automation partner

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Recommendations for Managing Cybersecurity Threats in the Manufacturing Sector

Foley

In the hyper-connected era of smart manufacturing, accelerated by “Industry 4.0,” the manufacturing sector is undergoing a digital revolution. By leveraging technologies such as advanced automation, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and the like, manufacturers continue to optimize production, increase efficiency, and drive innovation.

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The 2023 September/October digital edition of Manufacturing AUTOMATION is now online!

Automation Mag

The September/October 2023 digital edition of Manufacturing AUTOMATION is now available. Our cover story focuses on how Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michal Goc solves challenging automation problems with an innovative mind and perseverance. Also in this issue, you’ll find: Behind the scenes: Robot integration Navigating challenges when implementing robots to achieve desired results.

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Serve Robotics raises $30 million financing to scale robotic delivery

Robotics Automation News

Serve Robotics, a developer of autonomous sidewalk delivery robots, has raised another $30 million in financing, bringing the company’s total funds raised to over $56 million.

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Carmakers urge the EU to delay 10 per cent tax on British cars

E&T

Because of Brexit, new tariffs will be imposed upon all cars made in the UK where at least 45 per cent of their components do not originate in the UK or EU. This quota is as high as 60 per cent for some components, such as the battery. A 10 per cent tax will be applied to all vehicles being sold across the English Channel not conforming to these specifications.

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Fraunhofer designs robotic production system that is ‘as versatile as a Swiss Army knife’

Robotics Automation News

The Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology has designed a new robotic production system that it says is “as versatile as a Swiss Army knife”.

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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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How artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing process manufacturing

Control Engineering

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) insights Process optimization is key: The foremost challenge in process manufacturing is optimizing production, cost and efficiency. Integration and interoperability are crucial: Future of AI/ML in manufacturing hinges on uniting diverse departments and technologies for maximum benefit. Manufacturing has gone through many changes in the last several years and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) has the potential to change it even

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Robotics and Automation Actuators: Taking Industry to Next Level

Robotics Automation News

Robotics and automation are some of the key factors benefitting companies in diverse sectors these days. They are responsible for multiplying the productions, reducing losses, and meeting demand on time. Robots in different shapes and forms are already helping in several industrial processes.

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Nasa capsule brings back the largest asteroid sample ever collected

E&T

Nasa has made history once again by obtaining soil samples from the “most dangerous known rock in the Solar System”. The capsule carrying the samples landed at 8.52am MDT in the selected area of the Department of Defense’s Utah Test and Training Range near Salt Lake City. The mission was designed by Nasa’s Osiris-Rex (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification and Security – Regolith Explorer) team, which aimed to obtain the third and largest sample ever collected from an astero

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Yaskawa unveils new branch in KwaZulu-Natal

Robotics Automation News

Yaskawa has open a new branch in KwaZulu-Natal. The decision to relocate comes as a proactive response to the devastating KwaZulu-Natal floods, which highlighted the importance of securing the company’s operations against future natural disasters.

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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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Government ditches energy efficiency taskforce six months in

E&T

Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, has decided to scrap the home energy efficiency taskforce that his government established six months ago. The group was set up by Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, to boost uptake of insulation and boiler upgrades, with a view towards reducing the country’s energy use by 15 per cent in the next seven years. The taskforce’s members included leading experts such as the chair of the National Infrastructure Commission Sir John Armitt.

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Olis Robotics secures $4 million funding to meet ‘surging demand’ for remote robot management

Robotics Automation News

Olis Robotics, specialists in remote monitoring, control, and error recovery technology for industrial robots, has raised $4.1 million funding in a round led by PSL Ventures.

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Retail Sustainability Conference to cover sustainable solutions for the Canadian industry

Canadian Manufacturing

The inaugural Retail Sustainability Conference will take place on October 3, at the International Centre in Mississauga Ont. The full-day event is designed to provide networking and learning opportunities to retailers and value chain partners across all disciplines with sector-specific strategies to support a circular economy, build resilient supply chains, establish a route to net zero emissions, and to accelerate ESG solutions across organizations.

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Levita Magnetics wins FDA clearance for its robotic surgery system

Robotics Automation News

Levita Magnetics, whose mission is to help more patients get access to better surgery, says it has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its MARS platform. The Levita MARS system is a first-of-its-kind minimally invasive surgical platform aimed at the high-volume abdominal surgery market.

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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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ISA’s latest position paper highlights the crucial role of people in automation

Automation Mag

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has published a new position paper titled “ Automation Depends on People to Make the World a Better Place.” The association explains in a press statement that advances in manufacturing, technology, sustainability and safety will all depend upon automation technologies and people working together to bring the most creative and innovative solutions to bear.

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Plymouth university students design and build ‘scarecrow’ robots to protect wildlife

Robotics Automation News

Plymouth State University (PSU) students in their “Spring 2023 Industrial Robotics” course began work on a multi-semester project to bring new life to a pair of robots belonging to Casella Waste Systems, which has used six of these robots to ward off wildlife at their Bethlehem, New Hampshire landfill for roughly the past four years.

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Talent Talk: Do College Degrees Still Matter?

Plastics Today

There’s chatter in some circles downplaying college degrees as a job requirement, but in the plastics manufacturing space, at least, that’s just idle talk.

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Green hydrogen sector hampered by high costs and lack of support – report

E&T

There are two approaches to producing hydrogen: blue hydrogen (made by splitting natural gas into hydrogen and carbon dioxide) and green hydrogen (produced by splitting water via electrolysis into hydrogen and oxygen). Green hydrogen requires a large energy input from a renewable source to be considered carbon neutral, but blue hydrogen cannot be described as a zero-emission fuel source unless coupled with significant carbon-capture efforts.

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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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Metrologic Group Announces New Strategic Vision

Metrology

At these times of accelerated change, Metrologic Group aims to be a partner of choice for manufacturing companies looking for flexible and universal software solutions to improve their industrial performance and respond to their sustainability challenges The post Metrologic Group Announces New Strategic Vision appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Plastics Industry Trends in 2023: Rocky Start May End in Soft Landing

Plastics Today

The plastics industry is showing resilience in navigating pockets of opportunity in a challenging global economic landscape.

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Ramp up in U.S. auto strike expected to affect Canadian parts producers

Canadian Manufacturing

Autoworkers in the U.S. ramped up their strike Friday in a move that’s expected to have knock-on effects for Canadian parts producers. The expanded strike saw United Auto Worker members walk out at 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts-distribution centres in 20 states, adding 5,600 workers to the 13,000 who began strikes last week at three Ford, GM and Stellantis assembly plants. “It spreads the pain around to a new level,” said Sam Fiorani, vice-president of global vehicle f

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Endeavour Award winner enjoys global success

Manufacturer's Monthly

Since electronics manufacturer, REDARC , was recognised as Manufacturer of the Year at the annual Manufacturers’ Monthly Endeavour Awards in 2020, the South Australian company has further expanded its footprint and its product range. REDARC was eligible for the big award due to its win in the ICN-sponsored Global Supply Chain Integration of the Year category.

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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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Ag robotics special: Four Growers tomato picking robots and FIRA update

Robotics Business Review

This week's podcast highlights the agricultural robotics industry, including an interview with Four Growers CEO Brandon Contino, and a recap of the 2023 FIRA ag robotics event. The post Ag robotics special: Four Growers tomato picking robots and FIRA update appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Sherwin-Williams launches three coating services

The Fabricator

Sherwin-Williams General Industrial Coatings Division has introduced three new services designed to help deliver fast, reliable support to businesses of all sizes.

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The Emerging Role of AI in Inventory Management (with Examples)

MRPEasy

From demand forecasting and warehouse optimization to image recognition and predictive maintenance, various AI applications are set to significantly impact inventory management practices in the near future. What exactly is AI? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a field of computer science that aims to create machines and software systems capable of performing tasks that typically require […] The post The Emerging Role of AI in Inventory Management (with Examples) appeared first on Blog for Ma

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Lego Abandons Plan to Use rPET to Make Bricks

Plastics Today

The project, launched two years ago, was supposed to produce “greener” bricks. It led to increased carbon emissions, instead.

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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.