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Machines-as-a-Service: This Trend Is Just Getting Started

Automation World

A new report from Bain & Company illustrates why machines-as-a-service is a growing trend that will change the familiar equipment manufacturer business model.

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Tech Tuesdays: Sorbothane marks 40 years of shock and vibration innovation

Design World

In our latest Technology Tuesday’s podcast, Design World’s Michelle Froese speaks with David Church, president of Sorbothane, about innovative shock and vibration solutions. Sorbothane has been developing materials and components that isolate vibration, attenuate shock, and damp unwanted noise for 40 years. In fact, the company is celebrating four decades in business this year!

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Rapid Robotics unveils robot with ‘fastest setup time in the industry’

Robotics Automation News

Rapid Robotics says it has developed a robot with the “fastest setup time in the industry”. The Rapid Machine Operator (RMO) from Rapid Robotics is “the first industrial robot that can get up and running in a matter of hours”, according to the company. It’s also the first manufacturing robot that can move between jobs […].

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Coca-Cola eliminating green PET in North America

Plastics News

The move away from green PET for Sprite and other brands is part of a larger overall push to increase recycled content for the company's beverage containers.

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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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Cloud-Based Software Modernizes Cleaning System Reporting

Automation World

Sani-Matic worked with Rockwell Automation and PTC to develop a SaaS offering that replaces largely manual, paper-based data collection processes.

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PBC Linear launches miniature metric ball screw assemblies

Design World

PBC Linear, a Pacific Bearing Company and a global leader in linear motion solutions, has expanded its comprehensive portfolio to include Miniature Metric Ball Screw Assemblies. Building on the success of their lead screw technology, this combination of precision-rolled screw and compact nut is driving exceptional performance from an economical package.

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Top high school, college welders announced in national SkillsUSA competition

The Fabricator

High school and college students from across the country competed in three welding categories at this summer’s SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta. Here are the results.

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Digital Transformation Lessons from a Smart Monitoring System for Potable Water Treatment

Automation World

How the German city of Oberzent connects decentralized measurement points using LoRaWAN and Endress+Hauser’s Netilion IIoT technologies.

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Manufacturer Survey Details Impact of Robotics Integration on Facilities and Workers

Robotics Business Review

Manufacturers must continue to automate to remain competitive, but the introduction of robotics systems will impact their facilities and human workers. The results of a recent survey by Veo Robotics of 500 manufacturers the US, UK, and Japan provides insights into the optimal path forward when introducing robotics systems, and challenges conventional thinking.

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Multiverse Computing to develop quantum digital twin for Bosch manufacturing facility

Robotics Automation News

Multiverse Computing, a quantum computing solutions provider, is collaborating in a research project with the Bosch Automotive Electronics plant in Madrid to leverage the power of quantum computing in the virtual replica or “digital twin” of a factory. Multiverse is implementing quantum-based optimization algorithms at Bosch, delivering cutting-edge electronics components to several original equipment manufacturers […].

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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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AWS awards Welding Workforce Grants to 11 schools

The Fabricator

The AWS Foundation recently awarded its Welding Workforce Grant to 11 secondary, postsecondary, and welder training facilities that seek to enhance and improve their welding education programs.

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Blockchain and artificial intelligence keep food, goods safe in supply chain.

Automation World

FDA takes closer look at food safety in e-commerce models; Alitheon’s optical AI combats counterfeiting.

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Federal government announces new rules for recyclability and composting to reduce plastic waste

Canadian Manufacturing

TERREBONNE — On Jul. 25, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, announced the next step in delivering on Canada’s commitments on plastic waste and pollution by launching two consultations to: Develop rules for recyclability and compostability labelling; and. Establish a federal plastics registry for producers of plastic products.

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SLAMcore raises $16 million to give spatial understanding to robots and the metaverse

Robotics Automation News

SLAMcore, a developer of vision-based location and mapping for robots and autonomous machines, has raised $16 million in Series A capital. The company says the funding will allow the business to rapidly capitalize on its proven technology which combines AI with consumer-grade cameras, sensors and processors to solve the complex challenges of mapping and navigating […].

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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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NETL recognized for efforts to evolve advanced vehicle technologies

The Fabricator

NETL's work to evolve advanced vehicle technologies, including electric vehicles, and expand their use on U.S. highways has been recognized for excellence by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

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Cloud-Based Software Modernizes Cleaning System Reporting

Automation World

Sani-Matic worked with Rockwell Automation and PTC to develop a SaaS offering that replaces largely manual, paper-based data collection processes.

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CT Agreement To Accelerate Electrification and Battery Deployment

Metrology

Waygate Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), a national manufacturing development facility providing battery manufacturing scale-up and skills for the battery. The post CT Agreement To Accelerate Electrification and Battery Deployment appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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SafeAI and Obayashi demonstrate autonomous vehicle on a construction site in Japan

Robotics Automation News

SafeAI, a developer of autonomous solutions for heavy equipment, in partnership with Japanese construction giant Obayashi, has hosted nearly 150 visitors to view its retrofitted autonomous Caterpillar 725, operating on a construction site in Japan for the first time ever. The demos, which took place over a two week period, brought together delegates from nearly […].

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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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Keep track of innovations in digital banking

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Market Intelligence. With Feedly’s new Neobanks AI model, you can effortlessly keep up with the growth and strategies of the world’s top 350 neobanks. The new Feedly Neobanks Leo Concept is a handy list of the top 350 digital banks. This new Machine Learning model will help you: Track new trends and innovations across fintech Spot new investment opportunities Discover potential partners to work with.

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Why Edge Devices are Essential to IIoT Applications

Automation World

From reducing the amount of data that needs to be sent to the cloud for analysis to improving condition-based monitoring applications, edge computing devices are the local devices enabling an on-site industrial Internet of Things.

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DuPont expands US medical tubing production

Plastics News

Wilmington, Del.-based DuPont marked the opening of the Liveo Healthcare Solutions plant at its Cooper River site in Moncks Corners, S.C., on July 28.

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Carnegie Mellon develops robots that ‘learn household tasks by watching humans’

Robotics Automation News

By Aaron Aupperlee Novel method developed by Carnegie Mellon University researchers enables robots to ‘learn in the wild’ The robot watched as Shikhar Bahl opened the refrigerator door. It recorded his movements, the swing of the door, the location of the fridge and more, analyzing this data and readying itself to mimic what Bahl had […].

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Mastering Digital Transformation: Your Guide to a Successful MES Implementation

70% of digital transformation projects fail (BCG, 2020). In an industry where most large software implementations falter, we recognize the importance of planning, optimization, and execution. With over 25 years of industry experience and countless successful implementations, MASS Group is opening the vault of tips and tricks to provide a complimentary step-by-step guide in implementing a Work-In-Progress (WIP) tracking software.

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CSIRO R&D program to boost advanced manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

The CSIRO is advancing Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability by providing free research and development support to help businesses develop new products or services through a new Innovate to Grow program. SMEs working on new advanced manufacturing solutions can sign up to the free, 10-week online Innovate to Grow program, to support their commercial idea by building their R&D knowledge, with 25 spots available.

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How Network Communications Drive the IIoT Revolution

Automation World

Internet of Things communication methods such as OPC UA, MQTT, and REST API make field level data available to the cloud, creating flexible production networks to support efficient manufacturing.

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Combining a love for motorsport racing and metal fabrication

The Fabricator

When Rob Parsons suffered a paralyzing back injury, rather than call it a setback, the Salt Lake City metalworker turned it into an opportunity to pursue two fascinations: racing and metal fabrication. That, in turn, led him to starting up two different business: Bending Solutions and CageKits.

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ABB joins Berkshire Grey’s tech alliance program to deliver AI-enabled robotic solutions

Robotics Automation News

Berkshire Grey, a developer of AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, says that industrial giant ABB has joined Berkshire Grey’s Technology Alliance Program to provide more customers with AI-enabled robotic solutions that improve e-commerce fulfillment throughput and warehouse efficiency while driving down operational costs.

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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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Innovative Bosch technology makes tram travel safer

AU Manufacturing

Media Release Bosch. Tram driving requires maximum concentration over long periods of time. In complex traffic situations, collisions with other vehicles may occur. To mitigate this, Bosch has developed a collision warning system incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to support tram drivers. A collision warning system will be introduced for the first time in Australia to mainstream operation by CAF Rail on the Parramatta Light Rail network.

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How Johnson & Johnson’s Secure Data Pipeline Helped Speed the COVID-19 Vaccine Production

Automation World

Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform and Cirrus Link’s MQTT modules are the heart of the secure data pipeline built for Johnson & Johnson by system integrator Automated Control Concepts.

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How stamping press controls have evolved to keep up with automation

The Fabricator

Press controls have been upgraded frequently to modernize an older press system. Now they have evolved to help stamping manufacturers grapple with today’s personnel and automation challenges.

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Medical Microinstruments secures $75 million to advance robotic microsurgery

Robotics Automation News

Medical Microinstruments, a robotics company dedicated to improving clinical outcomes for patients undergoing microsurgery, says it has raised $75 million in Series B financing. Deerfield Management led the round with participation from new investors, RA Capital Management and Biostar Capital, as well as existing investors, Andera Partners, Fountain Healthcare Partners, Panakès Partners and Sambatech.

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Future Focus: Constructing Unshakeable Stability in Your Manufacturing Supply Chain

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.