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Keystone Electronics provides PTFE insulated terminals, pins

Design World

Press-in type PTFE (Teflon) insulated terminals for high temperature and high-quality terminal and connector applications are part of the Keystone Electronics family of multi-purpose hardware. Engineered for high density packaging on.062” and.093” thick PCBs, these versatile pins and terminals provide outstanding electrical, mechanical, thermal and chemical characteristics.

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ServiceNow to Acquire Mission Secure to Enhance OT Asset Visibility

Gary Mintchell

I once sold a program to a customer that promised to track and maintain an inventory of one vendor’s technology assets in the plant. The president of another company explained to me about 10 years later about the company’s development of a technology asset discovery and tracking system that had done the program I had sold a quantum leap better. Obviously, technology asset tracking is a customer need.

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Rockwell brings automation to life with Emulate3D and NVIDIA Omniverse

Design World

Rockwell Automation announced that it is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces into its Emulate3D digital twin software to enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence and physics-based simulation technology. Digital twins enhance equipment development and control testing through simulation models and emulation, reducing startup time and risk.

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ZettaScale designs Zenoh to transcend DDS for automotive, ROS communications

Robotics Business Review

Zenoh is middleware designed to enable scalable data communication across technologies. Source: ZettaScale While multiple industries could benefit from mobile robots, the standard Data Distribution Service or DDS middleware has difficulty keeping up in wireless environments, according to ZettaScale Technology Ltd. This limits communications and scalability, said the U.K.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Identity-centric SASE with Cisco SD-WAN and Microsoft’s Security Service Edge Solution

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Explore how Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN and Microsoft's SSE integration enhance security, performance, and management for hybrid work. Discover seamless solutions for modern networking challenges and enjoy your first year free!

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QLD manufacturing set to receive major new boost

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Quality Stock Arts/stock.adobe.com The Queensland Government is set to boost home-grown manufacturing and attract new business to the state with an expansion of the Made in Queensland program. The expansion will deliver an additional $5 million in manufacturing grants to expand advanced manufacturing across the State. Minister for Manufacturing, Dale Last, visited Manuplex, PHL Metal Fabrication, and the Rockhampton Manufacturing Hub, to make the announcement.

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Parker Gen IV DFplus Hydraulic Valves Use New Chipset for Data Processing

Control.com

Generation IV voice coil drives with proportional control, improved data handling, and LED status indicator are now available from Parker.

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The ABB Edge: Using AI and robotics to transform industries

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast · The ABB Edge: Using AI and Robotics to Transform Industries In Episode 172 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman catch up on the news of the week, including several recent stories about self-driving vehicles. We also catch up with Yoshi Umeno and learn how Kollmorgen helps clients design and build surgical robots.

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Actual Costing Guide for Manufacturers

MRPEasy

Actual costing, or keeping track of your actual costs, is vital for ensuring profitability, especially in industries where production costs fluctuate. Here is how and why to implement actual costing in your company. What is actual costing? Actual costing is a specific cost accounting method that precisely records real costs incurred during production, including direct […] The post Actual Costing Guide for Manufacturers appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Spectur Awarded Long Term Contract with Transport for NSW

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Alan/stock.adobe.com Solar security, sensing and visual AI solutions company, Spectur Limited, has announced the signing of a three-year contract for $787,428 with Transport for NSW with optional extensions to nine years. “The Spectur ecosystem is becoming increasingly flexible and expandable, with an ever greater number of opportunities to add in third party AI, sensors, cameras, devices and other applications.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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Beijer Electronics to Launch X3 Series HMIs With New OS3 Open Platform

Control.com

Beijer Electronics' soon-to-launch HMI series features an upgraded operating system and development software. The new HMIs aim to deliver an enhanced and modern user experience for various applications.

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Hoag medical center completes 30,000th robotic-assisted surgery

Robotics Business Review

The da Vinci Xi Surgical System features precise robotic arms and high-definition 3D visualization, giving surgeons enhanced control. | Source: Hoag Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian recently completed its 30,000th robotic-assisted surgery. This is a significant milestone for the Newport Beach, Calif.-based health system, which claimed to be the first in Orange County to adopt the technology 20 years ago.

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AMRC Cymru and Japan Marine United partner for floating offshore wind research

Manufacturing Management

AMRC Cymru is working with Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) as part of a strategic research partnership to develop floating offshore wind (FLOW) power in Wales, and the rest of the UK.

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New AI-Driven Semantic Search and Summarization

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, finding precise and relevant information is crucial. At DevNet, we continuously innovate to enhance the user experience and streamline how our users interact with our platform.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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AutomationDirect offers FTG enclosed-style power distribution, terminal blocks

Design World

AutomationDirect has added FTG enclosed-style power distribution and terminal blocks to provide a convenient central location to connect several wires and distribute power from a single source to multiple loads. The enclosed power distribution blocks feature a modular design for easy multi-pole assembly and an IP20 finger-safe protection rating. They are offered with ampere ratings… The post AutomationDirect offers FTG enclosed-style power distribution, terminal blocks appeared first on De

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MiR Launches Scalable, Cybersecurity-Enhanced AMR Fleet Management Software

Control.com

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has released MiR Fleet Enterprise, a software with robust cybersecurity measures and a user-friendly web interface for centralized and simplified AMR fleet control.

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MIT: LucidSim training system helps robots close Sim2Real gap

Robotics Business Review

For roboticists, one challenge towers above all others: generalization – the ability to create machines that can adapt to any environment or condition. Since the 1970s, the field has evolved from writing sophisticated programs to using deep learning, teaching robots to learn directly from human behavior. But a critical bottleneck remains: data quality.

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Practical guidance for Australian manufacturers entering the US market

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Quality Stock Arts/stock.adobe.com As Australia’s global reputation for manufacturing continues to grow and with the relationship between Australia and the US being consolidated through political ties such as AUKUS, we are increasingly seeing Australian Manufacturers looking to enter the US market. Author – Ross Dixon, RSM Venturing into the US market presents a wealth of opportunities for Australian manufacturers, but it requires meticulous planning and a nuanced understanding of s

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Global plastic production must be cut to curb pollution, study says

The Guardian Manufacturing

Analysis lays bare huge challenge of mismanaged waste on eve of UN plastic treaty talks in Busan Global plastic production must be reduced to tackle the immense challenge of plastic pollution , according to an analysis published on the eve of crucial talks to hammer out the world’s first legally binding treaty on plastic waste. Mismanaged plastic waste, which leaches into the environment and can be harmful to health, will double to 121m tonnes by 2050 if limits are not placed on the production o

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Now available: Tenth edition of The Lee Company Technical Fluid Control Handbook for Health & Science

Design World

The Lee Company has just released the tenth Edition Technical Fluid Control Handbook for Health & Science. This handbook contains detailed technical information about a wide variety of Lee products, including solenoid valves, pumps, manifolds, and other precision fluid control components used in medical and scientific instrumentation and diagnostic applications.

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Schneider Electric Introduces All-New Automation Tech at SPS

Control.com

New technology at the show highlights Schneider’s advancements in control, I/O, motor and motion drives, robotics, and software platforms, aiding companies in the march toward IT/OT integration.

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MC600 combines UR cobot with MiR base for mobile manipulation

Robotics Business Review

The MC600 is designed for reliable mobile manipulation, says MiR. Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Mobile Industrial Robots ApS today announced the the latest addition to its growing list of MiR Go-approved products, the MC600 mobile collaborative robot. “By integrating the ‘legs’ of a mobile robot with the ‘arms’ of a cobot, the MC600 addresses multiple automation workflow challenges such as palletizing and machine tending with one system,” said Jean-Pierre Hathout, president of Mobile Industri

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

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!

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Almost 300 new defence industry pathways in South Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: lotusa/stock.adobe.com Almost 300 more young South Australians will have access to new training and employment pathways, to equip them with the skills needed for a career in the state’s vibrant defence industry. The Federal Government in partnership with the South Australian Government will establish the Defence Industry Pathways Program and the Shipbuilding Employment Pathways pilot initiative.

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Connectivity at the top of the world: Preserving the past, partnering for the future

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Highlighting Cisco's partnership with an extraordinary community in Utqiaġvik, Alaska that's breaking down barriers to create new access to education, technology, and opportunity.

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Nidec Drives unveils 700 hp / 500 kW power module drive

Design World

Nidec Drives is launching a new Control Techniques 700 hp (500 kW) power module, the largest drive in its 50-year history. Delivering a product that is big on power but small on space, it weighs less than its competition and offers a more flexible and serviceable solution than anything else of its kind. Installation and… The post Nidec Drives unveils 700 hp / 500 kW power module drive appeared first on Design World.

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Nikon sells its 1,000th 3D printer to Bosch

Robotics Automation News

Nikon SLM Solutions says that the 1000th system it has produced, an NXG XII 600, has now been acquired – by Bosch. (SLM stands for “selective laser melting”, a technique for 3D printing or additive manufacturing.

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

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.

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LOXO expands into Germany with self-driving logistics subsidiary

Robotics Business Review

LOXO’s Migronomous delivery service demonstrated the Alpha self-driving vehicle. Source: Schindler Group LOXO AG today opened its first international subsidiary in Munich, Germany. The Bern, Switzerland-based company has developed and deployed software-as-a-service, or SaaS, systems to provide autonomy to delivery vehicles. “Germany is a natural next step for LOXO as we continue our mission to revolutionize commercial vehicle automation in Europe,” said Amin Amini, CEO of LOXO.

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New funding for two ground-breaking cancer research projects

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: t4nkyong/stock.adobe.com The Centenary Institute has received important funding from the RT Hall Trust to bolster two ground-breaking cancer research initiatives. Led by Dr Dannel Yeo, a laboratory head at the Centenary Institute’s Centre for Cancer Innovations, the projects are dedicated to harnessing cutting-edge technologies, to advance the treatment and monitoring of rare and deadly cancer types.

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How one shop embraced change, anticipated trends in large fabrication

The Fabricator

South Dakota-based HMMI’s hiring practices, welding capabilities, and equipment investments have helped it become a provider of large, fabricated steel products.

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Siemens expands its additive manufacturing offerings on the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace

Design World

Under the motto “Let’s advance Manufacturing,” Siemens and selected partners will demonstrate at Formnext 2024 how additive manufacturing (AM) is becoming an innovation enabler for industrial applications thanks to a functioning ecosystem, digitalization, and automation. Additive manufacturing has become an established production technology in which productivity, costs, quality, and availability are critical to long-term market… The post Siemens expands its additive manufacturing offerings

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

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.