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The Impact of Robotics on Automotive Manufacturing

Robotics Automation News

The automotive manufacturing industry is one of the largest industries in the US, employing about 9 million people with $1.3 million in annual revenue. The bustling industry like automotive requires the use of robotic technology to reach higher productivity and efficiency.

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Electronic valve technology

Design World

The following is an overview of different technologies available when selecting the correct electronic valve for your application. Spider Valve Technology Invented and patented by Clippard, this deceptively simple design features only one moving part with a mere 0.007″ of travel. The spider is an armature spring that undergoes a variety of proprietary processes, including… The post Electronic valve technology appeared first on Design World.

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How Industrial Companies are Using the Cloud to Modernize

Automation World

The ability to aggregate and analyze operations and IT data in the cloud provides next-level insights set to elevate asset performance, boost product quality, and ensure proactive maintenance.

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New car market grows for ninth month running

SMMT

New car market records ninth consecutive month of growth, up 11.6% Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) take 15.4% market share, with additional investment needed for more drivers to make the switch. SMMT upgrades 2023 outlook from 1.79m units to 1.83m as supply chain disruption eases, but BEV forecast softens. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market recorded its ninth successive month of growth in April, with an 11.6% increase to reach 132,990 regi

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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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Columbia scientists build ‘highly dexterous robot hand can operate in the dark – just like humans’

Robotics Automation News

Columbia university engineers design a robot hand (video below) that is the first device of its kind to join advanced sense of touch with motor-learning algorithms – it doesn’t rely on vision to manipulate objects Think about what you do with your hands when you’re home at night pushing buttons on your TV’s remote control, […]

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At the Forefront of Smarter Automation

Design World

Traditional automation on the manufacturing floor has been machines that take input and give output. Operators give instructions to the equipment which then performs the requested procedures more efficiently than people can do. However, this automation equipment has offered little in the way of monitoring capabilities. With the advent of the Industrial Internet of Things,… The post At the Forefront of Smarter Automation appeared first on Design World.

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New van market delivers fourth month of growth

SMMT

New van registrations rise 4.9% to reach 22,665 units in April. 109,937 new vans registered during first four months of the year, closing the gap to -13.7% on pre-pandemic levels. Growing confidence bolsters outlook to 15.4% growth on 2022, but battery electric vehicle market share downgraded against challenging economic backdrop and paucity of dedicated infrastructure.

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Can robotics improve the environment?

Robotics Automation News

Although conversations about the impact of robots on society more often than not focus on the negative aspects of automation – such as the number of jobs that might be threatened by the rise of AI and robotics – there is also a very real possibility that new technologies like robots can be used to […]

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Danfoss to power all North American facilities with solar

Design World

With an eye toward achieving its global decarbonization goals, Danfoss North America recently signed a power purchase agreement with CIG Capital, a U.S.-based project financing firm, to purchase about 75 MW of solar power from a solar farm in Texas, starting in 2025. The initial agreement term is 12 years, allowing Danfoss to fully replace… The post Danfoss to power all North American facilities with solar appeared first on Design World.

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How augmented reality is being used to train the next generation of welders

The Fabricator

Augmented reality can’t replace the real-world experience for a welder, but the technology can better prepare welding students before they even strike their first real arc.

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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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Advanced Recycling Proves Successful for Circular Food-Grade Packaging

Plastics Today

ExxonMobil, Cyclyx, Sealed Air, and Ahold Delhaize USA demo advanced recycling for plastic waste that's being evaluated for scale.

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Does Medicare Cover Telemedicine?

Robotics Automation News

In the age of technology breakthroughs, telemedicine has emerged as a popular choice for people to obtain healthcare services from the convenience of their homes. Telemedicine, which includes video conferencing, is the use of technology to deliver healthcare services remotely.

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Mouser Electronics’ CEO Glenn Smith celebrating 50-year anniversary

Design World

Mouser Electronics Inc. has announced the 50th service anniversary of company President and CEO Glenn Smith, who continues to impress with his dedication to the company, employees, and the industry. Much has changed since 1973 when college junior Smith got a part-time job in the warehouse of what was little more than an electronics startup… The post Mouser Electronics’ CEO Glenn Smith celebrating 50-year anniversary appeared first on Design World.

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EPA targets metal finishers, electroplaters under the Clean Water Act

The Fabricator

In an effort to better protect water sources, the EPA is collecting information from metal finishing companies and electroplaters involved in chromium plating, chromium anodizing, chromic acid etching, and chromate conversion coating.

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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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The urgent need for diversity in tech talent pools

E&T

Graduates from top-ranked universities often find they’re first in line for roles at the best technology companies for a number of reasons. Top universities, such as those included in the elite Russell Group of institutions, have reputations for providing high-quality education and are perceived by many to be prestigious. Graduates may be seen to be more skilled and knowledgeable when they enter the job market, a point made clearer by the fact that many tech organisations target these universiti

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Denali becomes Universal Robots’ biggest Certified Solution Partner

Robotics Automation News

Denali Advanced Integration has become Universal Robots’ biggest Certified Solution Partner. Denali is now expected to use its integration expertise and market reach to bring Universal Robots’ collaborative robot technology to major business across the globe as part of its new Automation-As-A-Service (AaaS) portfolio, which it announced in April.

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Giant solar-powered butterfly shows climate change solutions

Design World

The SolarButterfly is focused on reaching millions of people, alerting them to the companies and individuals that are integral in transitioning societies away from fossil fuels toward clean energy technologies. Presently on a four-year journey around the world, the SolarButterfly plans to identify, record, and publicize at least a thousand climate protection pioneers and their… The post Giant solar-powered butterfly shows climate change solutions appeared first on Design World.

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A manufacturer's disciplined approach to troubleshooting component problems

The Fabricator

A press shop experiences many types of failure. The right approach to troubleshooting can give employees better skills for the process and prevent more failures in the first place.

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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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Universal Robots partners with Denali, a global technology integrator

Automation Mag

Universal Robots has entered into a new partnership with Denali Advanced Integration , a leading services and global technology integrator. Denali is now Universal Robots’ largest Certified Solution Partner (CSP). Universal Robots explains in a press statement that Denali is expected to use its integration expertise and market reach to bring its cobot technology to major businesses across the globe as part of its new Automation-As-A-Service (AaaS) portfolio announced in April.

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ITU planning ‘world’s first press conference featuring humanoid social robots’

Robotics Automation News

The International Telecommunications Union’s upcoming AI for Good Global Summit will include what the organization says is “the world’s first press conference featuring humanoid social robots”. At this “unprecedented media event”, nine robots and their creators will be available for questions from reporters in Geneva, Switzerland on 7 July.

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Bosch Rexroth named winner of Hermes Award 2023

Design World

Bosch Rexroth was presented with the prestigious industrial prize, the Hermes Award, at the opening ceremony of Hannover Fair by Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Federal Minister of Education and Research, in the presence of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. This year the jury, chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Reimund Neugebauer, President of the Fraunhofer Society, awarded the prize for… The post Bosch Rexroth named winner of Hermes Award 2023 appeared first on Design World.

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Metal fabricator looking at the future through laser-cut tube

The Fabricator

Unifab began life as a bus manufacturer. Today, its evolution continues apace with its latest tube laser, which it hopes will continue to win it new customers.

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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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Ont. announces a $4M investment in vaccine manufacturing through Moderna and Novocol Pharma

Canadian Manufacturing

The Ontario government has secured a multi-million-dollar investment from Moderna Inc. to expand vaccine manufacturing and provide Ontarians with faster, more reliable access to life-saving vaccines. (Weyo/Adobe Stock) CAMBRIDGE — The Ontario government announces that it has secured a multi-million-dollar investment from Moderna Inc. to expand vaccine manufacturing.

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Robot-based automation: 3 tips for a time and cost-efficient implementation

Robotics Automation News

Why no-code and low-code tools have become indispensable in robotics Using robots is almost always worthwhile for companies. They can reduce labor costs, relieve employees, and make production more flexible – because the required batch sizes are becoming smaller and production processes more individual.

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Softing launches the CableMaster 210 ethernet cable tester

Design World

Softing Inc. introduces the CableMaster 210, a professional, economical Ethernet cable tester that’s small enough to fit in your pocket. CableMaster 210 is part of a complete portfolio of professional Ethernet cable testing solutions offered by Softing including the flagship WireXpert copper cable certifier, FiberXpert fiber cable certifier, the award-winning NetXpert XG2 Ethernet cable BERT… The post Softing launches the CableMaster 210 ethernet cable tester appeared first on Design World

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Industry watch: From a reactive 2022 to a proactive 2023

Automation Mag

Good riddance to 2022. What a crazy year it was. But will 2023 be any different? It will be the same as it will be a year of many changes. But it will be different as while the changes in 2022 were mostly reactionary, most of the changes in 2023 will be prescribed, intentional or proactive. Manufacturers did an admirable (amazing) job throughout the pandemic, keeping their plants open, their people employed, and their customers supplied with the products they required or wanted.

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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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Finalists Announced for 2023 CTMA Technology Competition

NCMS

We are pleased to announce the six finalists for the 2023 CTMA Technology Competition, our annual event that highlights innovations in maintenance and sustainment technologies. Over 50 high-quality entries were received. A panel of judges selected the finalists for excellence in maintenance relevance or impact, originality and contribution to state-of-the-art solutions, technical maturity, cross-service applicability, […] The post Finalists Announced for 2023 CTMA Technology Competition ap

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Stunning But Impractical: Pros and Cons of Panoramic Roof

Robotics Automation News

There was a time when a regular sunroof was considered a luxury. But today in the US, this feature is becoming commonplace, and manufacturers install entire glass panels on many modern cars. But what is a panoramic roof? Is this an advantage or rather a disaster?

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HYSON refreshes its brand with new logo and more

Design World

Hyson Metal Forming Solutions, a business of Barnes, is announcing a refresh of its brand. This refresh includes an updated logo and visual branding to support Hyson’s mission to focus on innovation that creates value for the customer through a passionate and empowered team. As such, Hyson is now Hyson, with modern, brighter concepts that… The post HYSON refreshes its brand with new logo and more appeared first on Design World.

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Verisurf Software Announces Adaptive Scanning Solution

Metrology

Verisurf Adaptive Contact Scanning Using Renishaw Equipped CNC CMMs The post Verisurf Software Announces Adaptive Scanning Solution appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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.