Gary Mintchell

JULY 8, 2024

For example, the Digital Product Passport initiative in the European Union strives to promote sustainability and sourcing transparency by mandating tracking and reporting guidelines for a range of industries starting in 2026. This results in improved pricing, timing and quality from suppliers.

Supply Chain 147

Supply Chain Compliance Sourcing Automation 147

Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The copilots leverage Microsoft Azure OpenAI alongside an industrial knowledge graph that includes events, sensor data, asset details, product documentation and manuals, and reliability and maintenance reports. All three copilots contextualize, process, and analyze data from various manufacturing sources.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 147

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Bottleneck Digital manufacturing Sourcing 147

Automation Mag

MARCH 25, 2025

Utilizing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), cloud computing and Augmented Reality (AR), this web application consolidates data from various IT and operational technology sources, offering a unified access point for information retrieval, device diagnostics and remote support.

Artificial Intelligence 57

Artificial Intelligence Sourcing Automation 57

Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Investments Robotics investments should come from venture capital firms, corporate investment groups, angel investors, and other sources. Company locations given in the analysis are based on the publicly listed headquarters in legal documents, press releases, etc. This begins with a definition of terms and a description of assumptions.

Robotics 98

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Automation 98

E&T

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Four years prior, an article published in Yahoo News reported that a CIA covert communications system had been compromised by Iran and China around 2011, leading to the death of “more than two dozen sources” in China and Iran.

Sourcing 85

Sourcing 85

Gary Mintchell

MAY 13, 2024

Under the new partnership, the Microsoft 365 ecosystem will plug into this data layer, enabling customers to connect their day-to-day office documents and processes with manufacturing tools. Hexagon has already demonstrated this capability in its 3D Whiteboard Nexus tool, which is also now available as an native app in Teams.

Sourcing 147

Sourcing Form Function Manufacturing 147

MEM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

One strategy that has gained significant traction over the years is active participation in the world of open-source software. Open-source contributions offer startups a unique pathway to thrive, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Here’s how startups can thrive through open-source contributions: 1.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 11, 2025

To illustrate the power of a laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing system that is open source, Venkata Karthik Nadimpalli passes a magnet over a sleeve of metal filings held over a solid, 3D printed block of steel. The filings form into letters. Iron filings show how the magnetic regions spell the words "Open AM."

3D printing 59

3D printing Sourcing Additive manufacturing Process control 59

Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Source: NVIDIA Vision-language models, or VLMs, combine the powerful language understanding of foundational large language models with the vision capabilities of vision transformers ( ViTs ) by projecting text and images into the same embedding space. It is fully open source and runs on-device. How to reason over a spatial memory.

Robotics 125

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Artificial Intelligence 125

ATS

JANUARY 13, 2025

Retrieve relevant documentation Operating instructions, wiring diagrams, pneumatic diagrams and manufacturer manuals can all provide valuable information on how the equipment should function. These include: An efficient documentation system: Records of previous work performed are invaluable, along with relevant manuals and diagrams.

Form 95

Form Function Manufacturing Sourcing 95

iBASEt

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Meeting standards like AS9100, ITAR, and FAA regulations require meticulous documentation and adherence to stringent processes. With this connectivity, manufacturers can maintain a single source of truth for all operational data, ensuring better decision-making and streamlined workflows.

Aerospace 94

Aerospace Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Compliance Manufacturing 94

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2025

Source: Robotics Factory The Robotics Factory has opened the application window for its Accelerate program. Reclamation Factory : This startup creates automated, modular plastics recycling machines producing high-quality and manufacture-ready source materials from disposed plastics.

Robotics 73

Robotics Robotics Bill of Materials Cargo 73

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2021

In a time of crisis, sites like New York Times and other editorial sources tend to drown out actionable technical information from security-specific sources. So I could easily see IoCs and technical documentation as to how the attack was carried out.”. Drew Gallis, Cybersecurity Analyst, WillowTree.

Sourcing 114

Sourcing 114

i4.0 today

MARCH 25, 2025

SailPoint Harbor Pilot serves as a force multiplier, enabling security teams to: Quickly access documentation: Security professionals need rapid access to identity security documentation across multiple products and platforms.

Compliance 52

Compliance Automation Sourcing 52

Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Source: M.R. Some of these systems can track and document every aspect of the manufacturing process, making it easier to meet evolving global standards for safety and biocompatibility. Looking ahead, there are plenty of opportunities in the medical industry for mold builders.

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Lead Time Cycle time Value chain 64

Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Source: PickNik Robotics PickNik Inc. based company is also active in the open-source Robot Operating System ( ROS ) community. MoveIt Pro 6 comes with additional documentation and an updated user interface. I had no advisers or money in the beginning, so I leaned on documentation.” The Boulder, Colo.-based

Robotics 116

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Rapid prototyping 116

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 21, 2024

Autodesk Fusion receives multiple updates that impact three- and five-axis machining Source: Autodesk Inc. Autodesk Inc. is showcasing its complete portfolio of design and make products, including the release of Autodesk Fusion, a cloud-enabled software for designers and manufacturers.

Cycle time 115

Cycle time Additive manufacturing Sourcing Manufacturing 115

ATS

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Warranty: Documentation on what’s covered, for how long and who to contact. Digital assets include software, particularly source code, along with videos, instructional material and some designs. This will come from multiple sources and may take time to pull together. Value: Start with the cost when acquired.

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 52

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Form Function Sourcing 52

E&T

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The policy document describes nuclear power as serving “an important role as a carbon-free baseload energy source in achieving supply stability and carbon neutrality” and pledges to “sustain use of nuclear power into the future”. Before the Fukushima meltdowns, about one-third of Japan’s electricity was generated from nuclear sources.

Sourcing 145

Sourcing Form 145

MESA

MAY 30, 2023

STRATASYS SHAREHOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ STRATASYS’ SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE 14D-9 AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO ANY TENDER OFFER BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

3D printing 130

3D printing Additive manufacturing Form Manufacturing 130

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 15, 2024

Source: ShopGuru ShopGuru ’s digital work instruction software is designed for CNC machine operators of all skill levels. Users can attach all job files, drawings and 3D models, as well as create and store PDFs, Excel or Word documents for additional instructions. Old files can be saved for future reference.

Sourcing 98

Sourcing 98

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 2, 2025

Source | Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing The decision to eliminate CMM from the shop floor might seem risky, but it can drive significant improvements. Success depends on creating an environment where problems can be openly discussed and documented. Renishaw RMP60 probes in action on the Huron KXG 4523 during setup verification.

Sourcing 72

Sourcing Fit Manufacturing 72

Foley

JUNE 7, 2023

million) of false eyelash kits from two suppliers in China that contained materials independently sourced by suppliers from North Korea. Just as importantly, manufacturers will face tangible reputational risks if forced-labor issues are exposed in their supply chains. Given that U.S. 5 With the U.S.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Compliance Sourcing Composites 98

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Procore’s vision centres on data-driven solutions, enabling teams to document lessons learned, track project changes, and store key insights within the platform. For instance, when document controllers upload new documents, we can automatically classify them based on patterns seen in prior documents.

Compliance 52

Compliance Form Artificial Intelligence Sourcing 52

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 28, 2024

Source: FAULHABER Intelligent Peripherals for Robots ( IPR ) aims to solve these problem with its TKX tool changer. For example, TKX enables the robot to first grip and position a workpiece, then process it with tools, and finally check and document the quality with a contour sensor or a camera. Tool changer with brushless flat motor.

Robotics 124

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Function 124

Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 1, 2023

The document covers several critical topics, including the importance of data governance, the need for a common language to facilitate data exchange across systems, and the various applications that use plant floor data.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Automation Sourcing 130

Robotics Business Review

JUNE 5, 2024

Source: Ubtech Technologies Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Corporation, signed an agreement for UBTECH’s Walker S humanoid robot. According to the document, China aims to mass-produce humanoids by 2025.

Automotive 123

Automotive Logistics Robotics Robotics 123

Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Source: Unitree At its recent Third Plenum, China mapped out the direction of its economic policies. Source: Reuters, IFR Government strategy prioritizes humanoids China’s Central Committee convened the third plenary session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party from July 15 to 18. Click here to enlarge.

Robotics 125

Robotics Robotics Automotive Electronics 125

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Source: LimX Dynamics LimX Dynamics designs CL-1 toward general-purpose use LimX Dynamics explained that it uses advanced motion control, artificial intelligence, and proprietary actuators and hardware to achieve dynamic stair climbing based on real-time perception. CL-1 ascending the stairs dynamically.

Robotics 130

Robotics Robotics Control Algorithm Artificial Intelligence 130

i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In an improvement on ChatGPT, the AI assistant can contextually understand tasks and choose which plugins to employ to obtain information from the most appropriate source. It is then able to integrate multiple responses and intelligently formulate them in a single chat window.

Sourcing 105

Sourcing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 105

Mold Making Technology

MAY 19, 2024

Source | DTI Q: Diversified Technologies International (DTI) applies a disciplined and systematic approach to simulation iterations for mold processes and design from a plastics point of view. What are the sources of uncertainty and error in your simulations and how do you reduce them?

Cycle time 98

Cycle time Sourcing Automation Manufacturing 98

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 28, 2025

Sources: Scythe Robotics, Locus Robotics, and Relay Robotics Women are an underrepresented group within the robotics industry. ” Hamilton plans to discuss the fundamental tiers of field support that she helped establish at Scythe: design engineering, robotics engineering and service, customer support, and self-service documentation.

Robotics 102

Robotics Robotics Warehousing Form 102

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 13, 2025

Source: Universal Robots Up to 1,000 ft. To develop its system, Raise said it used a wide variety of resources from Universal Robots, including online technical documentation and support via myUR. Universal Robots and Raise Robotics said the autonomous system pays for itself within one 13-floor project.

Robotics 62

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Automation 62

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 19, 2025

Source | Wepco Plastics Inc. Processes : Focus is placed on documenting the 20% of processes that produce 80% of the results. Findings included learning that it's better to document fewer processes thoroughly and ensure they're being followed than to attempt to document everything at once.

Lead Time 52

Lead Time Cycle time Fit Function 52

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 6, 2024

Investors and investing Investment should come from venture capital firms, corporate investment groups, angel investors, and other sources. Friends-and-family investments, government/non-governmental agency grants, and crowd-sourced funding are excluded. Many firms have multiple locations in different countries.

Robotics 128

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Automation 128

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 23, 2024

Source: Getty Images Ten years ago, Google created a pair of glasses that got me very excited about the future of machining. When it comes to checking parts, the spatial computer can observe and document measurements from the instruments without the machinist writing them down.

Artificial Intelligence 105

Artificial Intelligence Sourcing 105

Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Throughout this document, percentage and dollar calculations, which are based on non-rounded dollar values, may not be able to be recalculated using the dollar values included in this document due to the rounding of those dollar values.

Sourcing 64

Sourcing 64