Control.com
AUGUST 28, 2024
Several use cases for industrial AI get a lot of attention, like maintenance and process optimization. Learn how AI has been used for years to ensure high-quality product monitoring and output.
Design World
AUGUST 5, 2024
By Mark Jones The norm is technology just gets better. Cars are better. The feeler gauges I used to adjust the valves in my first car still reside in the upper right drawer of my toolbox. I haven’t adjusted valves in decades. Same for my grease gun. There isn’t a grease zerk on my current… The post Technical thinking: Rare cases of technology decline appeared first on Design World.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Automation World
AUGUST 29, 2024
The growing availability of customizable options for motors allows engineers to tailor motors to specific application needs, while modular designs simplify integration and reduce development time.
SMMT
AUGUST 5, 2024
UK new car market rises 2.5% in July to deliver 24 consecutive months of growth. Battery electric vehicle uptake outpaces overall market, up 18.8%, but remains behind mandated transition trajectory. New outlook reduces expectations to 1.968m units for 2024, with BEVs anticipated to comprise 18.5% of uptake. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market rose by 2.5% in July, delivering two years of consecutive growth, according to the latest figures fr
Advertisement
Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 13, 2024
PHOTO: Manufacturing/Nick Youngson via Picpedia.org HAMILTON — NGen has announced funding for 15 new advanced manufacturing projects valued at $59M. The investments will support 31 companies in various manufacturing sectors across Canada. NGen’s investment of $21.4M in these projects leveraged a total of $37.4M in industry contributions from 15 project consortia.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 9, 2024
READY Robotics, a Columbus, Ohio-based company founded in 2016, has shut down. It was best known for its ForgeOS robot-agnostic operating system, but it recently branched out into automation consulting and launched a palletizing system. Multiple sources told The Robot Report a funding round fell through at the last minute, which caused the company to lay off its staff and close its doors.
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 6, 2024
Although Kapco Metal Stamping has just begun using generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, the potential use cases could change how business leaders communicate.
Automation World
AUGUST 2, 2024
Manufacturers currently use smart technology to augment human insights and digitize operations. Tomorrow, manufacturers will become technology companies with a technical workforce. To get there, upskilling will need become part of the manufacturing business strategy.
SMMT
AUGUST 28, 2024
UK car production declines -14.4% in July as model changeovers and temporary supply chain constraints restrict output. Export volumes down -16.3% but domestic demand holds up, declining by just 672 units. Production output value in first seven months of 2024 holds level, despite volume decline. UK car production fell by -14.4% in July, according to new figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Mold Making Technology
AUGUST 25, 2024
Source (clockwise) | Cimatron, Blum-Novotest Inc., Ingersoll Cutting Tools, Takumi USA Looking for the next technology, software or service to take your mold shop to the next level? MoldMaking Technology has got you covered! With IMTS 2024 (International Manufacturing Technology Show) rapidly approaching, our staff has curated a comprehensive, two-part guide to what’s new, improved upon and readily available at IMTS this year.
Advertisement
Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 24, 2024
ADAM recently debuted at the Texas Rangers stadium to mix and serve drinks for fans. | Credit: Richtech Robotics Richtech Robotics, which specializes in AI-driven service robots, installed its first ADAM robot bartender at the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field. This installation is the 10th one of ADAM and is part of the Paradise, Nev.-based company’s strategy for more personalized hospitality experiences.
Control.com
AUGUST 23, 2024
No doubt you have heard all about the use cases of AI and predictive maintenance. Learn about the algorithms that are actually used to provide analysis and insights based on industrial data sets.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 31, 2024
The foundation for a successful aluminum weld includes the cleanliness of the material, the consumables, and the workspace. Gina Cutts looks into this all-important topic.
Automation World
AUGUST 5, 2024
From basic bin picking and placing to welding, soldering and assembly line operations, manufactures are finding collaborative robots suitable for more applications.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
SMMT
AUGUST 7, 2024
UK used car market grows 7.2% in second quarter, marking sixth successive quarter of growth. Used battery electric vehicles record highest ever market share at 2.4%, as sales soar 52.6%. First half transactions rise by 6.8% year on year, with market now just -3.0% below pre-pandemic volumes. Download the used car sales report for Q2 2024 The UK’s used car market has grown for the sixth consecutive quarter, rising 7.2% in Q2, 1 according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Mot
E&T
AUGUST 21, 2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, is to construct a €10bn computer chip plant in Dresden, Germany, expected to be a key supplier to European industry and car makers.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 30, 2024
When will humanoid robots be ready for household chores? While many robotics experts take a long view on the topic, 1X Technologies AS today unveiled the NEO Beta prototype of its humanoid as it prepares for pilot deployments in select homes later this year. The company has been working on humanoids for more than a decade and has been an innovator since the introduction of the EVE robot, a predecessor to NEO, in 2017.
Control.com
AUGUST 21, 2024
Creating low-volume, custom batches of parts is one of the costliest and time-intensive manufacturing paths. Join us for a tour and learn how Protolabs "automates the automation" to deliver results.
Advertisement
Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.
NIST
AUGUST 6, 2024
How do you build the supply chain for the emerging field of quantum technology? Look to NIST’s MATTR service, which can determine the capabilities needed.
Automation World
AUGUST 26, 2024
Bucking the 30-day free trial period model, Pico MES is offering its digital work instruction suite of tools at no charge to help manufacturers launch or expand their digital transformation.
SMMT
AUGUST 29, 2024
Commercial vehicle output soars 71.7% in best July since 2008. Demand grows at home and overseas, up 63.7% and 76.8% respectively. Year-to-date output rises 7.3%, now up 81.1% on pre-pandemic 2019. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output soared 71.7% in July to reach 15,252 units, reversing four months of decline, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
E&T
AUGUST 6, 2024
A study has found that even though modern commercial aircraft emit less carbon than their predecessors, they could be contributing more to climate change due to their longer-lived planet-warming contrails.
Advertisement
The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 6, 2024
Figure AI Inc. today unveiled its second-generation humanoid robot. Figure 02 refines every element of the original Figure 01 design, and the company said it is one step closer to its goal of selling production humanoids to industrial users. Figure AI received a 2024 RBR50 Innovation Award for the accelerated pace of development that it demonstrated last year.
Control.com
AUGUST 20, 2024
Predicting when maintenance should occur isn’t simply a matter of getting on board with the latest trend, it can save many thousands of dollars in lost downtime and unnecessary parts and labor.
The Guardian Manufacturing
AUGUST 27, 2024
The post-growth movement says GDP is the wrong way to measure progress and we need a radical economic rewiring In the run-up to the UK general election, the Labour party’s central offer to the public was a “laser-like” focus on economic growth. Its leader, Keir Starmer, promised to “take the brakes off Britain” and repeatedly said “ensuring economic growth will be fundamental”.
Automation World
AUGUST 9, 2024
Schneider's commitment to advancing its domestic supply chain signals increased demand for innovative automation solutions in certain sectors.
Advertisement
Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.
Industry Week
AUGUST 29, 2024
With market valuations for the technology plunging, additive manufacturing equipment makers continue to try to merge and consolidate their industry for smaller and smaller dollar figures.
NIST
AUGUST 13, 2024
“There is a tremendous opportunity for women to influence the manufacturing industry in a positive way,” says Lisa Dach, the strategic business advisor at the Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC), part of the Pennsylvania MEP and the MEP National Network TM. “Women in leadership improve the recruiting and retention efforts of manufacturers.” Dach is making her mark in the industry by creating and implementing solutions for Pennsylvania manufacturers, including improving processes and inc
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 11, 2024
The Nokia Drone Networks FCC certification setup with Rohde & Schwarz CMX500 radio communication tester. | Source: Nokia Last week, Swisscom Broadcast chose Nokia to deploy a drones-as-a-service network across Switzerland. By deploying 300 Drone-in-Box units, the companies said they plan to enable emergency response, perimeter protection, and infrastructure inspection, which will help keep public safety workers safe.
Control.com
AUGUST 18, 2024
Like smacking a pinball machine, Baumer's new GIM600R inclination sensor gives users a competitive edge. The sensor brings improved performance to mobile machines, regardless of harsh environmental conditions.
Advertisement
Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
111 
Let's personalize your content