MRPEasy

APRIL 10, 2023

If you’re anything like the tens of thousands of small manufacturing business owners (or managers) out there, you’re probably facing some difficult times. The marketplace is more competitive than ever. New products and business ideas are springing up left and right. Demand for goods is harder and harder to predict as consumer appetites keep shifting. […] The post 6 Brutal Questions That Leave Small Manufacturers Exhausted appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Design World

APRIL 12, 2023

Global technology, software, and engineering company Emerson will exhibit advanced, discrete automation solutions from the factory floor to the cloud at Hannover Messe. Visitors to Hall 6, Stand C57 can view the Discrete Automation portfolio of ASCO, AVENTICS, Branson, Movicon, PACEdge, and PACSystems, as well as CoreTigo solutions. Emerson experts will show attendees how to… The post Emerson to unveil new approach to discrete automation at Hannover Messe 2023 appeared first on Design Worl

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Automation World

APRIL 11, 2023

Eclipse Automation deploys Beckhoff Automation’s eXtended Transport System to deliver micron-level accuracy for multiple automotive part assemblies on one machine.

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Plastics News

APRIL 13, 2023

After voting in 2020 to create the country's toughest requirements for recycled plastic in beverage bottles, California lawmakers are now debating setting goals for using bioplastics to bottle soft drinks, water and other beverages.

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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 Fabricator

APRIL 10, 2023

Welders and welding/fabricating companies should understand the hazards associated with fume exposure to reduce or eliminate health risks while welding nonferrous metals like aluminum.

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E&T

APRIL 13, 2023

“My book isn’t about data, not really,” says Elizabeth M Renieris, author of ‘Beyond Data’. “It’s about how our historical obsession with data in the context of technology governance has been problematic, and why we need a materially different approach: one less focused on data and more focused on people.” Subtitled ‘Reclaiming Human Rights at the Dawn of the Metaverse’, her book’s central argument is encapsulated in the opening sentence of the first chapter: “For more than fifty years, we have

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Plastics News

APRIL 14, 2023

Thermafoam R-Control LLC is branching out in Jacksonville, Ark., adding expanded polystyrene block manufacturing to its structurally insulated panel business there.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 12, 2023

The Last Pass columnist and welding educator Greg Siepert acknowledges a changing welding landscape and challenges readers to embrace it while honoring the industry’s tried and true processes.

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E&T

APRIL 14, 2023

Ford announced that it has been given the go-ahead by the government to switch on its “hands-off, eyes-on” BlueCruise Level 2 hands-free advanced driver assistance system for 2,300 miles (3,700 km) of pre-mapped motorways in England, Scotland and Wales, designated as Blue Zones. It is not yet available in Northern Ireland. The BlueCruise system can be activated to control functions such as steering, acceleration, braking and lane positioning.

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Plastics Today

APRIL 11, 2023

In addition to signing a definitive agreement to acquire Parkway, Clayens completed a carve out of an injection molding plant in Crystal Lake, IL, and its operational transfer from a healthcare group.

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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?

Plastics News

APRIL 12, 2023

The fire at My-Way Trading Inc. in Richmond, Ind., had been contained but was still burning on April 12. It is expected to burn and produce smoke, soot and ash for several more days.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 14, 2023

Alvin, Texas-based Woven Metal Products has been around since 1967, and the company’s history still greatly influences how it operates its family-owned manufacturing business today.

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E&T

APRIL 14, 2023

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has surpassed the United States' JP Morgan Chase as the largest global investor in fossil fuel projects for the first time since 2019. The Canadian bank invested $42.1bn (£33.7bn) in fossil fuel projects in 2022, according to the 'Banking on Climate Chaos' report commissioned by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN). The investment included $7.4bn (£5.9bn) for fracking projects and $4.8bn (£3.8bn) for the excavation of tar sands deposits, the report said.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 13, 2023

As marketing automation becomes increasingly important for businesses, Marketo has emerged as one of the most popular platforms in the industry. Marketo is a powerful tool that can help businesses automate their marketing efforts, improve lead generation, and drive growth.

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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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Plastics News

APRIL 10, 2023

The iconic maker of plastic kitchenware is warning investors the company might not be able to continue due to financial problems.

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NCMS

APRIL 11, 2023

Main Sail is a nontraditional, veteran-owned small business focused on Maintenance and Logistics Optimization (MLO) for the federal government. The company’s passion is to combine emerging technologies with process excellence to improve effectiveness and readiness for federal agencies with maintenance and logistics missions. Main Sail specializes in leading complex projects that integrate industrial engineering, maintenance […] The post New Member Spotlight – Main Sail appeared first

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E&T

APRIL 11, 2023

Polar bears live in some of the harshest conditions on earth, shrugging off Arctic temperatures as low as -45°C. While the bears have many adaptations that allow them to thrive when the temperature plummets, scientists have been trying to understand how their fur manages to keep them warm in their environment. Polar animals actively use the sunlight to maintain their temperature through their white fur.

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Metrology

APRIL 9, 2023

The Q-Span Gauging System incorporates a Universal Robots (UR) collaborative robot for flexibility, ease of use, and rapid return on investment. The post Robotic Thread Verification Enhances Q-Span Automated Gauging System appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Plastics News

APRIL 11, 2023

Mold makers, designers and repair technicians put plastics processors in the position to not only satisfy their customers but help them win market share.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 12, 2023

What is Polyurethane? Polyurethane is a synthetic polymer material that has many uses in various industries. Polyurethane sheets are widely used for their durability, flexibility, and versatility. They come in different sizes and thicknesses to cater to different needs.

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E&T

APRIL 14, 2023

Passivhaus is, in short, the gold standard for energy-efficient homes. According to physicist Wolfgang Feist, co-founder of the concept: “The heat losses of the building are reduced so much that it hardly needs any heating at all.” Certified houses are built with high-quality insulation, triple glazing, insulated frames, mechanical ventilation, and airtightness levels around twenty times higher than a typical UK build.

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Plastics Today

APRIL 12, 2023

The compact BioArm has the potential to screen a range of tumor therapies and could play a crucial role in the future development of cancer drug testing approaches.

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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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Plastics News

APRIL 14, 2023

Lego officially kicks off construction of its $1 billion U.S. plant; Eyebobs targets reading glasses for the "idiosyncratic"; Warby Parker, Roshambo take on recycling for glasses.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 9, 2023

RC Mowers, a manufacturer of remote-operated robotic mowers, announced today it has entered into dealership agreements with Pennsylvania-based Stephenson Equipment (SEI) and Iowa’s Elliott Equipment to add them to its dealer network.

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E&T

APRIL 12, 2023

In a new report, Ember said that wind and solar could push the world into an era of falling fossil-fuel generation and power sector emissions as early as this year. Full decarbonisation of the power sector is considered crucial for the world to reduce its emissions due to rising electricity demand and the ability for electrification to unlock other emission cuts throughout the economy.

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Fastener News Desk

APRIL 8, 2023

Founded in 1948 and celebrating 75 years in the fastener industry. Founder, Jack Clinton 2023 marks 75 years of business for Jay-Cee Sales and Rivet Inc. In 1948, Jack Clinton founded the company in Detroit at 51 years of age. It began as an Army/Navy surplus store that sold various basic goods, along with a limited supply of fasteners like nuts, bolts, screws, and of course, rivets.

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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.

Plastics News

APRIL 11, 2023

Hasbro walks back its pledge on getting rid of all plastics packaging for toys, making an exception for some collectible figurines; Tupperware is on the brink; Ford's massive BlueOval City electric vehicle plant is under construction.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 9, 2023

Briggs & Stratton, one of the world’s largest producers of engines for outdoor power equipment, is making an additional investment of $6 million in its Advanced Battery Manufacturing facility in Tucker, Georgia, to improve the safety, efficiency and production capacity of its Vanguard Lithium-Ion Battery Packs through the addition of automated equipment within its manufacturing […]

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E&T

APRIL 12, 2023

New York Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell have unveiled three new innovative devices that will aim to increase security in the city's streets. The most controversial of the three is known as Digidog or Spot. The four-legged K-9 robot has been designed by Boston Dynamics to be deployed in scenarios considered too dangerous for humans such as construction sites or counterterrorism incidents.

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Foley

APRIL 13, 2023

Critical decisions are pending before courts and legislators in 2023 that promise to shape the future of the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program), which provides discounts on outpatient drugs for certain health care providers, referred to as “covered entities.” The resolution of these issues will have an enormous financial impact on the health care industry, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, 340B hospitals, and federal grantees.

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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.

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