Design World

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Timken Company has earned a spot on Fast Company’s list of Best Workplaces for Innovators as a finalist in the manufacturing category. This recognition highlights companies across the globe that encourage employees throughout the organization to invent new and better ways of doing business. “Throughout our 125 years as a company, our employees have… The post Timken named one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for innovators in manufacturing appeared first on Design Wor

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By focusing on and managing the right data, analytics can offer diagnostics-level insights, providing answers for the reasons why problems occurring and what needs to be fixed.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Department of weird headlines—from today’s OPC Foundation news, “DCS Vendors Shift Toward OPC UA Over Classic.” There is some nuance. But it caused a double take. From The Athletic newsletter, “NFL Playoff Predictor, updated projections.” It’s only the second week of the season. Predict? Supposedly Yogi Berra stated, “Predictions are difficult, especially about the future.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

PUDU D7, a first-generation semi-humanoid robot, is built to adapt to varied applications. | Source: Pudu Robotics Pudu Technology today unveiled its latest service robot, the PUDU D7. It is the company’s first “semi-humanoid robot,” a term it introduced earlier this year. Pudu said it expects to fully commercialize the robot in 2025. “We are excited to introduce the PUDU D7, which highlights our commitment to continuous technological and product innovation,” stated

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Image: Matrix Composites and Engineering The winners of the 2024 Western Australian Export Awards have been announced in categories that include Advanced Technologies and Manufacturing and Advanced Materials. Advanced material technology solution company Matrix Composites & Engineering took out this year’s award in the category of Manufacturing and Advanced Materials.

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Today’s manufacturing isn’t your father’s manufacturing. It’s clean and bright, not dark, dirty, or dangerous—right? Maybe, but just look at that blue haze in the weld shop.

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Control.com

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Regardless of industry, codes and standards developed by organizations including ISO, ANSI, and IEEE are an integral part of the environment in which we work and have a major influence on engineering and design.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A Volkswagen ID Buzz cargo van equipped with LOXO’s Digital Driver navigation software. | Source: Planzer Planzer, a Swiss logistics company, is partnering with autonomous technology start-up LOXO to roll out their first joint project. The “Planzer – Dynamic Micro Hub with LOXO” project launched today in Bern, Switzerland. Using their combined logistics and technology expertise, the two Swiss firms said they aim to take urban logistics to a new level in their country.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Image: t4nkyong/stock.adobe.com The Government has signed a landmark MoU with CSIRO and the University of Western Australia to activate CSIRO’s Floreat site as part of a new biomedical precinct. The MoU is set to pave the way for the transformation of the Floreat site to link industry, academia, training and research to foster future growth and sustainability.

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Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 82

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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.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

It’s been six months since the DW team met with igus for the launch and open house of the company’s Michigan-based “Enjoyneering” Center last winter. For a company that has historically moved on new initiatives as quickly as Igus, six months is actually a fair amount of time. So I was excited to sit down… The post Joyful Joyful: igus at IMTS 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturing Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Versinetic, a UK smart charging consultancy, has partnered with cashless payment automation company, Gemini 2000, to offer a new and simplified payment and charging point management solution for EV charging site owners and installers.

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Canadian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Six more GreenPower Type A Nano BEAST and Type D BEAST school buses will be headed to Arizona school districts under orders placed by the RWC Group. PHOENIX — GreenPower Motor Company receives a series of orders for six GreenPower all-electric, zero-emission school buses from its Arizona dealer RWC Group. The school buses, funded under the EPA Clean School Bus Program, are for three different school districts in Arizona, and RWC Group is currently working on additional orders of GreenPower all-e

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

e-con plans to demonstrate a 5MP camera for precision agriculture. Source: e-con Systems Cameras are continuing to improve for a wide range of robotics applications. e-con Systems plans to show its recently launched camera systems designed to maximize the performance of various applications next month in Stuttgart, Germany. Since 2003, the company has been designing, developing, and manufacturing OEM cameras.

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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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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Steel pricing remains somewhat consistent. Has the industry entered a period where discipline might help it avoid the wild swings of the recent past?

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

AutomationDirect has added LUTZE ELECTRONIC shielded or unshielded flexible control and signal cable. This industrial-grade multi-conductor cable is suitable for machines and machine tools, plant cabling, HVAC technology, assembly/production lines, process instrumentation, and industrial controls. These cables are 300 V rated and are third-party evaluated by ECOLAB for resistance to cleaning agents and chemicals commonly… The post LUTZE ELECTRONIC flexible control and signal cable have man

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Image: Med Photo Studio/stock.adobe.com Local councils in Melbourne’s west are set to receive a boost to their decarbonisation efforts, with $2.2 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to assist in the transition to electric vehicles. The funding will support the Local Council BEV Integration Project to deploy 65 light battery electric vehicles (BEV) and 7 heavy battery electric vehicles , across three local councils in Victoria.

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Manufacturing 78

Control.com

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

If your facility or workplace uses a PLC, it’s almost certainly because it must interface with physical input and output devices. What kinds of I/O modules exist, and how can you tell the difference?

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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.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Opentrons’ Flex Prep robot can perform pipetting tasks such as sample reformatting, plate prep, dilutions, concentration normalization, cherry-picking, and more. | Source: Opentrons Opentrons Labworks, Inc. launched its Flex Prep robot this week. It’s paired with new no-code software that allows users to set up pipetting tasks and execute that workflow all through a touchscreen.

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Instructors and attendees from two NBT-funded summer welding camps share details about the programs and what it meant to them.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Allient Inc., a leader in innovative motor solutions, proudly announces the launch of the Electroflux Series, a groundbreaking line of motors designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern robotics and advanced mechanical applications. The Electroflux Series motors are engineered to deliver unmatched precision, efficiency, and reliability, making them ideal for a wide range of… The post Allient introduces Electroflux Series for advanced robotics appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Images: Titomic Titomic recently detailed its advanced defence solutions, including additive manufacturing for high-performance parts and cold spray technology for in-field repairs. Titomic’s cold spray technology facilitates rapid repairs of industrial equipment across various sectors within manufacturing. Cold spray technology is a specialised additive manufacturing process where metal particles are sprayed onto a surface at high velocity to create coatings or repair surfaces.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) recently announced a newly designed seven-school structure for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new structure is designed to enhance connections between NAIT programs and the industries they serve, ensuring graduates are equipped to meet evolving workforce demands. One of the seven newly created schools is the School of Manufacturing and Automation , offering programs tailored to meet the demands of the manufacturing and automation sectors.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Boston Dynamics hosted MassRobotics’ latest Women in Robotics event. Credit: Sayo Tirrell, MassRobotics WALTHAM, Mass. — Women may be underrepresented in robotics, but there are opportunities for those who can collaborate, learn, and mentor, said speakers at a Women in Robotics event held by MassRobotics this week. Only 19% of robotics engineers are female in 2024, according to CareerExplorer.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Learn why Cisco Routed Optical Networking has been deployed by more than 200 customers who have increased capacity, reduced energy consumption, and lowered network costs complexity, and footprint.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced that Lippincott, DigiKey’s renowned branding agency, has been awarded Gold in the Graphis Design Awards 2025 global design competition for DigiKey’s brand refresh. The Graphis Design Awards 2025 highlight award-winning creative work that sets new global design… The post DigiKey brand refresh wins gold at 2025 Gr

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Image: AMDA Foundation July’s Indian Ocean Defence & Security (IODS) event 2024 concluded with a deeper insight into the strategic significance and practical challenges of the AUKUS and Quad partnerships, drawing record attendance from industry and government officials. Held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 24-26 July, the IODS was a three-day event that attracted more than 4800 attendances from 25 nations.

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Manufacturing 87

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Catalyzed by advancements in 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), 3D modelling, and quantum computing; the metaverse and digital worlds are poised to revolutionize multiple facets of future enterprises. Now, as immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and extended reality (XR) converge to create increasingly sophisticated and interconnected digital experiences, businesses are striving to harness the full potential of

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Source: ifm efector Automated mobile robotics is the obvious answer to increased consumer demand and continuing labor shortages today. So, why haven’t AMRs “crossed the chasm” into mass adoption? Or, put even more simply: What aren’t you selling more robots? We’ve identified three major problem statements that explain these challenges. And, we’ve developed the tools and strategies you need to overcome them. 3 challenges preventing AMR mass adoption Right now, three primary barriers deter potenti

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