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Big Data

Automation World

In this research project, Automation World highlights the technologies that comprise industrial Big Data and showcases insights from your end user peers and system integrators about how they’re using these technologies to improve decision-making.

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Bosch Rexroth presents ctrlX OS, now available for third parties

Design World

With its automation toolkit ctrlX AUTOMATION and the principle of the “smartphone for the world of industrial automation,” Bosch Rexroth signaled a paradigm shift in the market back in 2020. In 2021, the leap from an open platform to an industrial partner network was achieved with ctrlX World. Now, Bosch Rexroth is taking the next… The post Bosch Rexroth presents ctrlX OS, now available for third parties appeared first on Design World.

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Cogniteam builds AI capabilities for robots on Nvidia platform

Robotics Automation News

Cogniteam has used the Jetson AGX Orin to enable AI on robots using the Nimbus Operating System. Dr Yehuda Elmaliah, co-founder and CEO of Cogniteam, says: “The Nvidia AGX Orin is a huge leap for manufacturers and developers who want to see greater AI capabilities on their edge robots.” Cogniteam, a robotics company and creator […].

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Kickstart: Recycling and DIY

Plastics News

Stanley Black & Decker rolls out power tools using Tritan Renew plastics; Dow shows off its decarbonization efforts in Europe; and M&A trends may have slowed down, but they aren't stopping.

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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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Turbocharging Speed to Market

Automation World

New concept “speedster” has been coined to describe companies that have reduced the time they take to design, develop and deliver products to customers, also known as “speed to market.”.

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ABS industrial enclosures come in ten sizes

Design World

Smart, modern technoBOX industrial electronic enclosures are now available in 10 sizes. Tried and trusted IP 66 rated technoBOX offers designers and OEMs a robust and cost-effective housing for a wide range of electronics and electrical applications. The bevelled lid – which enhances the enclosure’s aesthetics – is recessed to accommodate a membrane keypad, front… The post ABS industrial enclosures come in ten sizes appeared first on Design World.

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Top student welders take over SkillsUSA competitions in Atlanta

The Fabricator

The national SkillsUSA Championships invited hundreds of high school and postsecondary students to Atlanta in June, including dozens of student welders for the skills event’s three welding competitions.

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Top Sustainability Trends in Manufacturing

Automation World

Explore practices that contribute to a comprehensive sustainability strategy, that work alongside reducing CO2 emissions, to slow down global warming.

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Turck launches next-generation M12 connectors and receptacles

Design World

Turck, a manufacturer of sensors, connectivity and Fieldbus technology for factory, logistics and process automation, announces it has launched the first phase of its redesigned M12 connectors and receptacles. The new design includes a patented torque sleeve that eases the installation of every cordset while also improving its ability to keep contaminants out.

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Study Shows US Drivers Believe Partially Automated Vehicles Are Fully Self-Driving

Robotics Automation News

US drivers may be treating their partially-autonomous vehicles as fully self-driving, according to a new study. Research shows that owners of advanced systems, such as General Motors’ Super Cruise or Tesla’s Autopilot, believe that these technologies have more capabilities than they actually do. Academics are concerned that such findings could lead to more unnecessary collisions […].

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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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Manufacturing leadership tip: Manage by walking around the metalworking shop

The Fabricator

Management by walking around is a good way to connect with shop floor employees and get the scoop on what exactly is happening in production.

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Material Insights: Resin prices dive for September

Plastics News

Plastics News senior reporter Frank Esposito discusses the issues surrounding the price changes for last month. North American prices for polyethylene and polypropylene resins continued their downward path, joined by engineering-grade polymers polycarbonate, nylon 6, nylon 6/6 and ABS.

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ABB unveils smallest industrial robot for electronics production

Design World

ABB has launched its smallest-ever industrial robot, offering new possibilities for faster, more flexible and high-quality production of wearable smart devices. With its compact size, exceptional payload and unrivaled accuracy, the new IRB 1010 offers electronics manufacturers the opportunity to increase their production of devices, including smart watches, earphones, sensors and health trackers through automation.… The post ABB unveils smallest industrial robot for electronics production

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Ava Robotics reveals latest autonomous security robot

Robotics Automation News

Ava Robotics, a developer of robots for workplace applications, has unveiled the latest version of its security robot at the recent Global Security Exchange (GSX) Conference 2022 in Atlanta. The security robot, in partnership with Johnson Controls, increases workplace security and patrolling, facility inspections and event response with incredible reliability.

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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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A glimpse of the good and bad in the welding industry

The Fabricator

First in-person visits to shops, welding labs, and events this spring and summer give The WELDER editor an initial glimpse into the industry’s good and bad in the welding community: There are clear signs of workforce development efforts, but shops are still in desperate need of skilled welders now.

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Compounders show off ways to improve resins at K

Plastics News

Compounders including Avient Corp., Modern Dispersions Inc. and Kraiburg TPE will be at K 2022 with many new ways to improve resins.

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Allied Electronics & Automation announces name change

Design World

Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc, a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, is rebranding itself as “RS” in the first quarter of 2023. The company said that the name change is part of an overall rebranding strategy to establish a better connection across RS Group’s products and… The post Allied Electronics & Automation announces name change appeared first on Design World.

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Smart Robotics unveils robotic palletizer for greater item stacking efficiency

Robotics Automation News

Smart Robotics is launching three freshly engineered versions of its Smart Palletizer. The collaborative robot-based palletizer is designed to optimise box stacking and is considerably user friendly – making palletizing in warehouses more resource efficient. Eindhoven, the Netherlands, 8 September 2022: As of today, Smart Robotics, a global leader in warehouse automation and robotics, is […].

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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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Training boosts cobot-powered stamping automation success

The Fabricator

The best way to decide whether cobot-based stamping automation is a good fit for a metal manufacturing company is to get some hands-on experience with a cobot system.

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New products, increased sustainability set for materials firms at K 2022

Plastics News

DuPont Co., DSM Engineering Materials and Polyplastics Group are among the materials firms in the spotlight at K 2022, Oct. 19-26 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

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Clippard releases calibrated pressure sensors

Design World

Clippard expanded the Cordis family with this new transducer line. These piezoresistive silicone pressure sensors can either be used as feedback for Clippard’s CPC Pressure Controller or as a standalone transducer. Current optional outputs are 0 to 5 VDC, 0 to 10 VDC and 0.5 to 4.5 VDC. These transducers are conditioned and temperature-compensated and… The post Clippard releases calibrated pressure sensors appeared first on Design World.

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Medical Microinstruments introduces even smaller robotic instruments for complex ‘supermicrosurgery’

Robotics Automation News

Medical Microinstruments, a robotics company developing devices for microsurgery, has launched its new Supermicro NanoWrist instruments for use with the Symani Surgical System, developed specifically to address the challenges of microsurgery. The new supermicro needle holder and dilator were recently used in clinical procedures in Zürich, Florence, and Salzburg, with successful patient outcomes.

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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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CHIPS for America Seeks Public Input on Financial Incentives, New Institutes for Semiconductor Manufacturing

NIST Manufacturing

“It is critically important to our prosperity and national security that we reestablish our leadership role in semiconductor manufacturing,” said Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and NIST Director Laurie E. Locascio.

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Lockheed Martin Australia and STEM Punks launch space education program

Manufacturer's Monthly

Lockheed Martin Australia and STEM Punks have launched a space-focused educational program to educate and upskill Australia’s future space workforce. . STEM Punks , an award-winning Australian Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Education provider, will develop and implement a ten-year space-focused curriculum that encompasses high-school, university, and early-career level activities.

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Kickstart: Honors for people and parts that made cars better

Plastics News

Probir Guha, who helped develop SMC for everything from the Pontiac Fiero to pickup trucks still in production will receive the Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Automation? ?and? ?IoT??: ?Transforming? ?How? ?Industries? ?Function?

Robotics Automation News

The key role of technologies is to facilitate our life. But the modern use cases of tech solutions are not limited to everyday tasks. Actually, we should admit that the most important functions that technologies, and especially the Internet of Things (IoT), have today are related to their implementation by different industries. As a result, […].

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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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Challenges Manufacturers Face With PCB Inspection

Metrology

The ever-increasing development pace and diversity of electronic appliances means increasing production challenges in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), a complex process that involves numerous component suppliers, sophisticated assembly machines. The post Challenges Manufacturers Face With PCB Inspection appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Backing manufacturers to lead Victoria’s low carbon future

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Victorian state government will support businesses to upskill and capitalise on opportunities to manufacture low carbon products through a grant program. . Minister for industry support and recovery Ben Carroll announced that applications are now open for the Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant Program – a state government investment of around $7 million to help Victoria meet the exponential demand for low-carbon technologies and products.

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Kickstart: How the packaging industry improved safety after the Tylenol Murders

Plastics News

Five weeks after the first deaths linked to over-the-counter medication tainted with cyanide, a team of packaging suppliers, machinery firms, film and seal makers were in full production with tamper-resistant packaging.

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Blue Robotics wins award from Society of Underwater Technology

Robotics Automation News

The Society for Underwater Technology’s Gwyn Griffiths Award for Underwater Robotics has been won by Rustom (Rusty) Jehangir, founder and CEO of Blue Robotics, an ocean technology company based in Torrance, California. Neil Bose, chair of SUT’s Underwater Robotics Panel, and vice president (research), Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador’s University, says: “The standard of entries […].

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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.