Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Technology is finally catching up to the dream of using hydrogen to fuel our vehicles in place of fossil fuel. You will see commercial vehicle fleets switching over in only a few years. Honeywell leads in many of the technologies needed to bring hydrogen into the mainstream. This news concerns the launch (Honeywell claims world’s first) of its 100% hydrogen-capable diaphragm gas meter.
SMMT
DECEMBER 21, 2023
UK car production grows 14.8% in November with 91,923 cars leaving factory gates. Volumes for home and overseas rise by 13.4% and 15.2% respectively. Output year-to-date increases 16.5% to 843,345 units with record EV production levels. UK car production rose 14.8% in November, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 91,923 cars rolled out of factory gates, an increase of 11,832 on November last year, representing the best perform
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NIST
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The 51 Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers that make up the MEP National Network™ work to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) within the United States. Although each MEP Center operates independently and caters to the needs of its local manufacturing community, they share a common mission: assisting manufacturers, in various ways, to improve and succeed in today’s dynamic business environment.
Modern Machine Shop
DECEMBER 21, 2023
ChatGPT is a chatbot developed by OpenAI that uses large language model technology, which is a deep learning algorithm that uses very large data sets to recognize, summarize, translate, predict and generate content. Among other tasks, ChatGPT can create G-code programs. Images provided by CAMInstructor. In early 2023, ChatGPT was everywhere, writing stories, articles, essays, recipes, poems — and code.
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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?
Robotics Automation News
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Microsoft has quietly undergone a major change in their security leadership. Click here to find out what this means and why the change has happened. While the introduction of cryptocurrency back in 2008 was revolutionary, it wasn’t the concept of cryptocurrency itself that was truly groundbreaking – it was the network that cryptocurrency operates on.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Whiz is SoftBank’s best-selling cleaning robot. | Credit: SoftBank SoftBank Robotics America (SBRA) is partnering with Formant, a leading developer of robot management systems. Formant’s cloud platform helps robotics companies deploy, scale, and manage their fleets. It also provides data to end users to help prove the ROI of their robots.
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Plastics Today
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Artificial intelligence corporate sustainability tool Ubuntoo identified those two topics as the most searched environmental questions of 2023.
Drives & Controls
DECEMBER 21, 2023
A UK power semiconductor developer is one of two winners of a competition organised by ABB to find start-up companies that are pushing the boundaries of drives and motors technologies. Cambridge-based Quantum Power Transformation (QPT) is developing a power semiconductor technology based on gallium nitride (GaN) that, it believes, could deliver substantial energy and size savings compared to other technologies in variable-speed drives and other applications.
The Fabricator
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Fabricators used to buy software in a box. Today, they turn to the cloud. And in the near future, AI tools will change how we interact with computers in ways impossible to foresee.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
DECEMBER 21, 2023
When you think about software networking, at its core, it has two basic functions: (1) send traffic from A to B as quickly and efficiently as possible, and (2) move traffic from A to B but NOT to X,… Read more on Cisco Blogs
E&T
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that AI algorithms cannot be named as inventors in patents under the current legislation.
Motion Control Tips
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Instantaneous mode switching can help smooth transitions between different servo motor control modes in complex motion applications. Charan Bhamra Mechatronics Engineer EZ Motion In closed-loop servo control systems, there are three essential control modes; torque, speed, and position. Each of these parameters can be individually controlled depending on the application.
E&T
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Toyota is recalling nearly one million vehicles over concerns that their airbags may not deploy properly in the event of an accident.
Automation Mag
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Comau is partnering with LiNa to design a scalable automated manufacturing solution for solid-state sodium-metal-chloride battery cells. Comau shares in a press statement that through simultaneous engineering, the team has finalized a concept design, allowing LiNa to automate its battery production process. The companies intend to validate the sustainable, safe and efficient oxygen-free dry box environment as a step towards larger-scale manufacturing.
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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.
E&T
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Oxford’s Joint European Torus (JET) has performed its final fusion research experiments just over four decades after it delivered its first pulse on 25 June 1983.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The end of the year and the start of the next is always a time of retrospection and celebration.
Control.com
DECEMBER 21, 2023
We begin to wrap up our data flow project with an introduction to visual-based (GUI) tools and dashboards to present the data ingested from the Google Sheets fault data source.
Modern Machine Shop
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Photo Credit: Ceratizit USA Inc. Ceratizit has released product developments and enhancements to its MaxiMill 273-08 face mill, WPC – Change Drill, as well as the HyPower Rough and HyPower Access 4.5-degree hydraulic chucks. MaxiMill 273-08 is a series of double-sided, negative indexable octagon milling inserts with up to 16 cutting edges per insert designed for applications requiring short machining times with deeper cuts up to 6 mm.
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.
Machine Metrics
DECEMBER 21, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, the ability to monitor and manage operations efficiently has always been pivotal. As market conditions become increasingly competitive and the availability of skilled labor diminishes, manufacturers are compelled to innovate and adapt. This journey from past practices to modern strategies is not just about technological advancements; it's about survival.
Modern Machine Shop
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Photo Credit: Edge Technologies Edge Technologies ’ FMB Turbo 3-38 for sliding-headstock CNC lathes features the company’s Revolutionary Sliding (RS) technology. This design is said to be the first in the industry to fully support the bar pusher and stock from inside the bar feeder all the way into the lathe spindle. According to the company, the FMB Turbo 3-38 RS is well-suited for Swiss lathes with longer Z-axis strokes, demanding applications such as non-guide bushing mode, as wel
The Fabricator
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Roll formers are being asked to process high-strength material to very tight tolerances. Old-school rolling mills are starting to become obsolete, but the latest systems are ready for the challenge.
Modern Machine Shop
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Photo Credit: Weiler Abrasives Weiler Abrasives has announced that Mary Beth Martino has been appointed as the new chief financial officer (CFO) and member of Weiler Abrasives’ executive committee. In this role, Martino will be responsible for the global financial activities of the company and its subsidiaries. In addition, she will work closely with Weiler Abrasives CEO A.J.
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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!
Control.com
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The new Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 position transmitter from Emerson functions as an alternative to limit switches, providing continuous valve position data to ensure operations are safe and reliable.
Mold Making Technology
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Photo Credit: Tungaloy-NTK Inc. Tungaloy presents 10 new XVCT-AM square shoulder milling inserts to expand its TungAluMill line designed specifically for non-ferrous applications. TungAluMill is intended for efficient machining of aluminum alloys and other non-ferrous materials at high speed rates. The tool is designed to eliminate radial insert displacement caused by heavy cutting forces and strong centrifugal forces during high-speed rotation of the cutter, which is essential for efficient mac
Canadian Manufacturing
DECEMBER 21, 2023
GUELPH — Linamar Corporation announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Bourgault Industries Ltd. of St. Brieux, Saskatchewan, further enhancing its Industrial segment’s diversified offerings and advancing its position as a short-line agriculture equipment manufacturer. Bourgault is an agriculture equipment manufacturer involved in broad acre seeding.
E&T
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The government’s proposed revenue certainty mechanism for producers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) should not be funded by the taxpayer, a collection of green charities has said.
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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.
i4.0 today
DECEMBER 21, 2023
During 2023, over half of European firms have taken significant steps towards digitalization, focusing on enhancing their digital presence, according to the latest report “ Digitalisation in Europe 2022-2023 ” by the European Investment Bank. In a remarkable response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 53% of companies in Europe have expanded their online services, closing the technological gap with the United States.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Panasonic Industrial Automation offers an extensive portfolio of technically advanced products, such as the EX-10 ultra-slim photoelectric sensors, now available at Mouser.
Control.com
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Beijer Electronics has recently added 200 kW and 250 kW power inverter models to the existing BFI-P2 and BFI-H3 product lines for large pump, fan, and motor applications.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
DECEMBER 21, 2023
This year, my family (including the dogs) loaded up the car and drove into the beautiful Oregon mountains to cut down a Christmas tree.
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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.
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