Mon.Dec 18, 2023

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Procurement as Part of Your Automation Strategy

Automation World

Sourcing experts at DigiKey share their insights on the importance of digitizing and automating procurement operations to better handle expected and unexpected supply chain issues.

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AchieVe Series inductive proximity sensors from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has added the new AchieVe series of inductive proximity sensors which offers great value for general industrial applications. These tubular inductive proximity sensors made from stainless steel are offered in 8mm, 12mm, and 18mm barrel sizes. Flush and non-flush mount styles offer a range of sensing distances up to 8mm. Both PNP and NPN… The post AchieVe Series inductive proximity sensors from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.

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Inductive Automation Reorchestrates its Edge Software

Automation World

In combining its five edge software products into two, Inductive Automation has maintained all its edge products’ existing functionalities and added several more, such as unlimited tags and device connections.

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igus launches AI-powered igusGO app

Design World

igus, a global manufacturer of motion plastics, has developed igusGO, a free mobile app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help users find the ideal motion plastics products and technologies for their application. The app allows users to take a simple photo of their equipment or application — whether it’s a coffee machine, bottling line,… The post igus launches AI-powered igusGO app appeared first on Design World.

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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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The Importance of an IT/OT Assessment

Automation World

An IT/OT assessment is an inventory of all operations technology assets that are necessary for production. This assessment provides the foundation for ensuring your equipment is connected, secured, monitored, working efficiently and is running up-to-date firmware.

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8 questions to ask about smart manufacturing

The Fabricator

Before adopting smart manufacturing, you need to evaluate it deeply. These eight questions about can help define a metal fabrication shop's objectives and capabilities.

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Merry Christmas From Control.com! Our Most Popular Articles of 2023

Control.com

Thanks to you once again, our community of engineers around the world, we achieved incredible success in passing along stories and technical knowledge, with these articles leading the list…

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Schneider Electric Expands AI Capabilities with Hailo Technologies

Automation World

Hailo’s low-power consumption processors enable real-time, high-accuracy data analysis at the edge to increase the intelligence and efficiency of industrial automation systems.

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ABB Announces Real Progress Campaign to Accelerate Global Industry

Control.com

ABB has recently launched a campaign known as the "Real Progress" initiative aimed at fastening global sustainability through technology and expertise in process industries.

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ABB YuMi Robots Boost Aluminum Parts Production

Automation World

After SUS Corp. introduced ABB’s YuMi dual-arm collaborative robots to its production line, the cobot work cells delivered a 20% increase in production efficiency.

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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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Need a Green Workforce? Look No Further than the Manufacturing Extension Partnership

NIST

45% annual growth. It’s a number that could make any workforce or economic development professional’s eyes pop out of their sockets. I was literally blown away by that number, which is the expected annual growth rate of the demand for wind turbine service technicians. This profession is just one of many new green job industries growing throughout the United States.

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Open-Source Industrial PC

Automation World

The latest updates to the Kunbus Revolution Pi industrial PC illustrate how open-source hardware and software are growing across industry.

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Schmalz Introduces New Compact Multi-Stage Vacuum Generator

Control.com

Schmalz has launched a new multi-stage compact ejector for efficient vacuum gripping solutions, with vacuum compensation available for non-uniform grip surfaces.

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CT Scanning Unwraps The Hidden Wonders of Holiday Lights

Metrology

The seemingly simple and mass-produced holiday lights have become an integral part of our holiday traditions. We usually only wonder how they work when one burns out, and their ingenious mechanisms remain locked away inside the tiny bulbs. But with a microfocus industrial X-ray CT scanner, we can unwrap the complex engineering hiding inside. The post CT Scanning Unwraps The Hidden Wonders of Holiday Lights appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Nesting fundamentals for laser cutting stability

The Fabricator

Laser cutting has become extraordinarily productive—if the head doesn’t halt or crash, of course. Considering how productive the latest laser cutting technology is, smart nesting has become more important than ever for metal fabrication shops.

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Food Producers of Canada announce new board chair, other appointments

Canadian Manufacturing

OTTAWA — Following its recent meeting of the Board of Directors, Food Producers of Canada (FPC) announced the appointment of Mr. Irv Teper, CEO and Co-Founder of Concord Premium Meats, and Managing Director of Premium Brands Holdings LP, as Chair of the Board of Directors of Food Producers of Canada (FPC). “The appointment of Mr. Teper to Chairman comes as the Canadian food and beverage processing industry continues to face compounding cost increases and ongoing challenges.

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A Touch of Holiday Magic

MRPEasy

In the bustling manufacturing hub of Productionville, production manager Peter was getting ready for another busy day of manufacturing when a touch of holiday magic inspired him to take a stroll in the nearby woods. It was a cold winter morning in Productionville. Glistening snow was gently floating from the sky and wrapping all the […] The post A Touch of Holiday Magic appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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3D Printing Trends to Watch in 2024

Plastics Today

The technology’s promises increasingly fulfilled coupled with uncertainty in industry restructuring will mark the year ahead.

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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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Is the upcoming Olympic Year where Australian Manufacturing makes a long jump?

Manufacturer's Monthly

As 2023 draws to a close, I am filled with optimism that manufacturing can continue to advance. Time is of the essence though. Such sense of urgency transpires when my team and I connect with manufacturers as we continue to meet businesses across Australia as part of our national program. So far, our Australian Manufacturing Matters roadshow has taken us to Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane, with more regional locations planned in early 2024.

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What Will be the Top Trends in Medtech in 2024?

Plastics Today

Michael Monovoukas, co-founder and CEO of AcuityMD, shares his thoughts on which trends will be prevalent in medtech in 2024.

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Light and chlorine could be key to removing methane from the air

E&T

University of Copenhagen researchers have used UV light and chlorine to eradicate low-concentration methane from the atmosphere.

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The Troubleshooter: Fundamentals of Injection Molding Press Startups

Plastics Today

Follow these simple steps to achieve quick, efficient press startups and reduce scrap and downtime.

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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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HMS Networks expands North American presence with Red Lion Controls acquisition

Automation Mag

HMS Networks, a global provider of industrial information and communication technology, has entered into a binding agreement with Spectris Group Holdings Limited to acquire the Red Lion Controls business. This acquisition will significantly expand HMS’ presence in the North American market and complement HMS’ offering. Red Lion Controls offers industrial automation solutions.

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UK to establish carbon tax on imports from 2027

E&T

The UK government has announced it will begin implementing a carbon tax on imports in five years.

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Securing AI: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Models, Fine-Tuning, and RAG

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Almost overnight, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a priority for most organizations. A concerning trend is the increasing use of AI by adversaries to execute malicious activities.

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Canopy Growth announces completed sale of This Works

Canadian Manufacturing

SMITHS FALLS and LONDON — Canopy Growth Corporation announced that the Company has completed the divestiture of its This Works skincare and wellness brand to Inspirit Capital, a London-based investment firm. Headquartered in London, England, This Works offers a range of natural skincare and sleep solution products to consumers around the world.

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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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Celebrating 10 Years of DevNet at Cisco Live APJC

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

G’day mates from Down Under! The DevNet Zone at Cisco Live APJC in Melbourne, Australia was a great adventure.

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Federal government trying to improve supply chain in northern Canada

Canadian Manufacturing

OTTAWA — On Dec. 18, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of over $10 million for six projects under the National Trade Corridors Fund in the North and Arctic. This commitment will fund infrastructure projects and studies that address the unique transportation needs and priorities of Northern and Arctic communities. The Government of Canada will contribute: Up to $3.1 million to Air Inuit Ltd. for a project that improves cargo storage in the North at the Puvirnituq

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Investing in Africa’s Clean Energy Transition

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Our conviction in Africa’s vast potential is part of what fuels the climate investment strategy of the Cisco Foundation.

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Royal Helium joined by Alta.’s Premier for Steveville’s helium purification plant inauguration

Canadian Manufacturing

Andrew Davidson, CEO, Speaking at the Steveville Helium Facility Inauguration Event (CNW Group/Royal Helium Ltd.) SASKATOON — Royal Helium Ltd. reports that it held the inauguration of Royal’s Steveville Helium Purification Facility on Saturday the 16th of December. Honored speakers at the event were MLA Brooks-Medicine Hat and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, John Petrie, the Mayor of Brooks and Arno Doerksen, Reeve, Newell County.

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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.