Gary Mintchell
JUNE 14, 2024
My old friend Jim Pinto wrote a regular column for me at Automation World magazine. He was fond of predicting that Rockwell Automation had to be acquired because it had grown too large to grow at a respectable rate. He based that on two articles from the Harvard Business Review. He was partly right and partly not. Rockwell, along with all the other major industrial automation suppliers, have grown and matured.
Design World
JUNE 14, 2024
AGILOX North America, a maker of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling automation, is excited to announce the opening of its new North American headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on June 12, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion and dedication to meeting the needs of its customers.… The post AGILOX North America opens new headquarters in Georgia, announces the arrival of a new CEO appeared first on Design W
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Robotics Business Review
JUNE 14, 2024
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at GTC 2024 with images of many of the humanoids in development. The IEEE study group is evaluating humanoid robots and the need for standards. Credit: Eugene Demaitre As humanoid robots garner widespread public attention, such systems will also need to stand up to safety and performance standards. IEEE’s Robotics & Automation Society today announced the formation of a new study group that will look into the current humanoid landscape and then develop a roadmap
Plastics Today
JUNE 14, 2024
The iconic brand is shifting production from South Carolina to Mexico.
Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance
The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 14, 2024
The industrial robot market is expected to grow by ~3.7% per year between 2024 and 2028. | Source: Interact Analysis Overall global industrial robot shipment volumes exceeded 500,000 units in 2023, Interact Analysis reports. The global market research firm says the industry is starting to bounce back from a 2023 low point. Industrial robot shipments are similar to levels seen in 2022, although the average price of industrial robots decreased last year.
Plastics Today
JUNE 14, 2024
New patented collapsible and resealable stand-up packaging design from Fresco-System USA drastically reduces space and carbon footprint versus plastic buckets.
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Fabricating & Metal Work
JUNE 14, 2024
The Miller OptX 2 kW is ideal for sheet metal and general fabrication applications with high-volume, low-mix and TIG processes in place that are dealing with bottlenecks, often due to lack of throughput speed and labor force availability. Welding technology has been evolving for at least 3,000 years. From the small, circular gold boxes welded during the Bronze Age and the blacksmiths of the Middle Ages to the arc welding pioneers of the mid-1800s and the advent of TIG welding in 1948, welding te
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 14, 2024
Siemens Industry is expanding its 1FK7 servomotor family , with the introduction of a new high-inertia style. The higher rotor inertia of this design makes the control response of the new 1FK7-HI servomotors robust and suitable for high- and variable-load inertia applications. Siemens said these self-cooled 1FK7-HI servomotors provide stall torque in the 3 Nm to 20 Nm range and are offered in IP64 or IP65 with IP67 flange degree of protection, with selectable options for plain or keyed shaft, ho
Plastics News
JUNE 14, 2024
Manufacturing firms, including plastics and petrochemicals makers, continue to struggle with drought conditions in Mexico.
E&T
JUNE 14, 2024
Northrop Grumman, a multinational aerospace and defense technology company, has for the past four years been developing a massive uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) called Manta Ray for the US military.
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Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.
Plastics News
JUNE 14, 2024
California lawmakers want to require recycling of vinyl and composite flooring for the first time in the United States, proposing a bill that would mandate fees on companies to pay for infrastructure and set a potential 25 percent recycling rate target.
SMMT
JUNE 14, 2024
Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the automotive industry in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Mike joined SMMT as chief executive in 2013, after a number of years in the automotive sector both in the UK and overseas.
Plastics News
JUNE 14, 2024
Many production companies face a shortage of experienced plastic processing equipment staff. This often results in inefficiencies, errors, and increased waste. ENGEL offers solutions to empower its customers to optimize productivity and enhance quality through their certified training programs, advanced digital solutions, 100 7459 100 7459 0 0 1339 0 0:00:05 0:00:05 --:--:-- 1719 and automation systems.
SMMT
JUNE 14, 2024
With all major UK political parties now having set out their stall for the general election in three weeks’ time, whoever forms the next government must find a long-term strategy that supports our world leading automotive manufacturing base and vibrant new zero emission vehicle (ZEV) market – so that everyone, businesses and consumers, can thrive. Manufacturers are investing billions to give motorists massive choice with more than 125 of the very greenest car and van models now available.
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Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.
Plastics News
JUNE 14, 2024
McFarlane Toys' new figure comes in separate pieces, each contained in packages with other super hero figures.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JUNE 14, 2024
This record-breaking event that brought together 21,000 technology enthusiasts, industry leaders, and visionaries was by far my favorite Cisco Live yet.
Fabricating & Metal Work
JUNE 14, 2024
Engineered Material Handling (EMH), recently introduced its new aluminum V-Track Rail for AL-System Workstation Cranes, providing increased capacity and longer spans. For 1,000-pound installations, the maximum span length increases to 31 feet. The maximum span length for 2,200-pound installations (with a 4 x 4 V-Track) increases to 24 feet, 2 inches.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
JUNE 14, 2024
1108 participants from 38 states and 21 countries filled the exhibit hall and conference rooms for this much-anticipated occasion. The biennial event was last staged at the Mohegan Sun in 2016.
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Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.
The Fabricator
JUNE 14, 2024
Jason Bramblett purchased Jaeger Fabrication in 2019, and shortly thereafter the company’s transformation began.
E&T
JUNE 14, 2024
With voters heading to the polls in just a matter of weeks, a Centre for Policy Studies report warns that with deepfake content already spreading rapidly, this could become the UK’s first deepfake election.
i4.0 today
JUNE 14, 2024
Fyous is launching the world’s first, infinitely reusable moulding technology; PolyMorphic moulding, at this month’s RAPID + TCT event in Los Angeles. Fyous’s technology can shapeshift in under 20 minutes, producing zero tooling waste and making usable parts 14 times faster than 3D printing. The technology, devised and engineered by Fyous’ co-founders Joshua Shires and Thomas Bloomfield, features more than 28,000 densely packed pins that create the mould.
Snic Solutions
JUNE 14, 2024
Introduction to Sustainable Manufacturing Sustainable manufacturing is a critical aspect of achieving a sustainable future. It involves leveraging digital technologies to optimize energy consumption, reduce waste, and promote environmentally friendly practices throughout the production process.
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In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Plastics Today
JUNE 14, 2024
Whether you get to Stuttgart or not, here’s a first look at ten battery and production innovations.
Snic Solutions
JUNE 14, 2024
Uncover the pivotal role that digital transformation plays in driving sustainable manufacturing operations and achieving environmental goals.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
JUNE 14, 2024
Compact, durable, and energy-efficient, the PTF 1200 offers high cooling performance
Fabricating & Metal Work
JUNE 14, 2024
Transform your tooling and workholding processes with the latest innovations regarding chucks, collets and quick-change tooling. Slim Line Chucks for 5-Axis Milling Versatility EMUGE-FRANKEN USA (West Boylston, MA) a leading manufacturer of high performance taps, thread mills, drills, end mills and other rotary tools, offers a line of FPC Milling/Drilling Chucks products including Slim Line models that are designed to enhance 5-axis machining productivity and versatility.
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
Manufacturing Tomorrow
JUNE 14, 2024
Move Goods and Materials Between Two Levels Quickly and Safely
Fabricating & Metal Work
JUNE 14, 2024
The addition of an electronic cooling system with liquid-filled cooling plates on Evident’s MapROVER High-Temp raster arm and scanner enables fast, efficient corrosion mapping on surfaces up to 350 °C (662 °F). Evident Corporation, a leader in innovative inspection solutions, proudly announces significant advancements in operability and versatility with its field-proven phased array inspection solutions, the MapROVER and SteerROVER scanners.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
JUNE 14, 2024
Financial incentives for energy efficiency projects available to New York businesses
Fabricating & Metal Work
JUNE 14, 2024
The quality of your surface preparation and finishing processes leads to better product outcomes and increased efficiencies. New Line of Right Angle Grinders and Sanders Dynabrade, Inc. (Clarence, NY) has introduced a line of 1.3 hp air tools. These new high quality air tools are available as a Right-Angle Disc Sander and a Right-Angle Depressed Center Wheel Grinder.
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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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