Fri.Apr 12, 2024

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Robotic Automation and Industry’s Changing Future

Automation World

From the use of robots to handle repetitive and hazardous tasks to alignment with corporate sustainability goals, robotics are proving to be the answer to industry’s labor shortage and skills gaps.

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SIBERprotect delivers automatic cyber response solution for industrial OT systems

Design World

Following years of technical development and operational implementation design, Siemens introduces SIBERprotect for protection of critical infrastructure and OT systems at various industrial concerns, including power plants, water treatment facilities, all types of discrete manufacturing enterprises, military depots, data centers, and control stations.

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Addressing the Plant Floor Security Challenge

Automation World

Technologically speaking, IT and OT domains have largely converged. Culturally speaking, there is still a bit of work to do, which leaves industrial operations open to significant cyber risks.

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METCASE’s 19-in. rack cases just got cooler

Design World

METCASE’s versatile COMBIMET 19-in. rack cases can now be specified with custom ventilation for greater heat dissipation. Other modifications are also available on request. COMBIMET 19-in. is METCASE’s biggest, most advanced and most cost-effective range of rack cases – making it popular for applications including networking and communications equipment, industrial computers, sound and studio systems,… The post METCASE’s 19-in. rack cases just got cooler appeared first on Design World.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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).

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NIST’s New and Improved Cybersecurity Framework

Automation World

NIST's ongoing efforts to enhance CSF resources and foster community feedback show its commitment to continually improving cybersecurity practices.

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Micro drives bring dynamics into handling

Design World

Small dc micro drives bring dynamics into handling applications, such as swiveling-rotary modules Miniature drives and microdrives are used in virtually all areas of automation technology and have a correspondingly wide variety of applications. These range from medical technology and laboratory automation as well as general machine construction and intralogistics through to aerospace applications.

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Boeing announces exclusive distribution agreement with Ontic at MRO Americas

Design World

Boeing will now distribute about 1,000 additional actuation and propulsion system products. Boeing continues to expand its exclusive distributor partnership with Ontic. Through a new 10-year distribution agreement, Boeing will add to its offerings the TRAS (thrust reverser actuation system) and PECU (propeller electronic control unit) product lines – approximately 1,000 actuation and propulsion system… The post Boeing announces exclusive distribution agreement with Ontic at MRO Americas ap

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Webinar: Learn about motion control for healthcare robotics applications

Robotics Business Review

State-of-the-art surgical and healthcare robotics depend on precise motion control. Source: maxon Technological advances continue to drive growing adoption of robotics in healthcare, particularly for surgical applications. Robots promise to enhance precision and safety, with 5% to 10% of robot-assisted procedures reportedly resulting in positive patient outcomes.

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Five Ways AI Is Changing the HR Game

Industry Week

The biggest payoff may be in professional development for current employees.

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Fatigue-monitoring tech project aims to alert drivers and cut road accidents

E&T

The FitDrive project is developing advanced monitoring technologies to spot early signs of driver fatigue to improve road safety.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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Inside the 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast · 2024 RBR50 Innovation Awards This week, we announced the honorees for the 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards. On the podcast episode this week, the entire The Robot Report editorial staff brings its opinions, observations, and highlights of the 2024 awards program. Host Steve Crowe discusses the awards with editors Mike Oitzman, Eugene Demaitre, and Brianna Wessling.

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Retail Tech Deep-Dive: Meraki MT Sensors

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Join us as we dive deeper into Cisco and Cisco partner technology deployed at the Cisco Store!

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Cloud ‘engineering’ proves effective at combating global warming, study finds

E&T

A recent study has uncovered exactly how the method of cloud ‘engineering’ works and its effectiveness as a potential tool for climate cooling.

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Sikora Presents Array of Advanced Plastic Tube and Pipe Measurement Systems

Plastics Today

The Centerwave 6000 series measures tubes and pipes ranging in size from 32 to 1,600 mm diameter with the touch of a button.

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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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Calling All Past Alumni to Test their Strength and Compete

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Join the competition of a lifetime on May 2, 2024. Where alumni who had the spark to train hard can compete on the grandest stage of all: the Cisco-Athlon.

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Rockwell Automation Gives AI Its Due

Industry Week

AI takes center stage in Rockwell’s ninth annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report.

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2024 RBR50 Innovation Awards

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast · 2024 RBR50 Innovation Awards The 2024 RBR50 Innovation Awards This week, the honorees for the 2024 RBR50 Innovation Awards were announced. On the podcast episode this week, the entire The Robot Report editorial staff brings their opinions, observations, and highlights of the 2024 RBR50 Innovation Awards program. Host Steve Crowe discusses the awards with editors Mike Oitzman, Eugene Demaitre, and Brianna Wessling.

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Third Dimension Noncontact Gauging Solution Now Available for Fanuc Cobots

Control.com

Fanuc's CRX collaborative robots can now be integrated with Third Dimension's peripheral device, Vectro2, a plug-and-play noncontact gauging solution for metrology and process control.

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

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Cisco Gold Partner: A Team Approach to Certification Turns to Gold at Advanced Unibyte

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Certifications are an excellent way to achieve self-improvement, greater technical knowledge, and higher career goals. They’ve always been personal and individual—until now.

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Dynamic Metal blossoms with each passing year

The Fabricator

Rose petals of the metal variety marked the path for Scott Hartrick’s career choice as a metal fabricator.

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Maximize Managed Services: Cisco ThousandEyes Drives MSPs Towards Outstanding Client Experiences 

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

IT related outages and performance issues can inflict significant financial and operational harm on businesses, especially in critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce.

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Metal fabrication management: A guide for new supervisors

The Fabricator

Skilled people in the shop underwent significant training and mentoring to become as good as they are. The same should hold true for shop supervisors.

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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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New Production Tracker Streamlines Data Collection

Plastics Today

At NPE2024, Wintriss Controls Group will demo its system that tracks a range of inputs with minimal operator involvement.

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Máquina de corte por láser diseñada para el mercado mexicano

The Fabricator

TRUMPF presenta la TruLaser Serie 1000, una nueva máquina de corte por láser rápida y sencilla de programar.

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What is a Cobot Palletiser?

Granta Automation

A cobot palletiser is a type of robotic palletising system that utilises collaborative robots (cobots) to stack boxes, cartons, or other items onto pallets. Unlike traditional industrial robots, cobots are designed to work alongside humans in a shared workspace, and … Continue reading → The post What is a Cobot Palletiser? first appeared on Granta Automation.

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Micro drives bring dynamics into handling

Motion Control Tips

Small dc micro drives bring dynamics into handling applications, such as swiveling-rotary modules Miniature drives and microdrives are used in virtually all areas of automation technology and have a correspondingly wide variety of applications. These range from medical technology and laboratory automation as well as general machine construction and intralogistics through to aerospace applications.

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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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Japan signs Nasa deal to design lunar rover and land astronaut on the Moon

E&T

Nasa has asked Japan to design a pressurised rover for crewed and uncrewed exploration on the Moon, with a Japanese astronaut to become the first non-American to land on the lunar surface.

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Spotlight: Shape-Shifting Probes Will Help Improve MRI Imaging

NIST Manufacturing

Not all gems are the precious stone kind. In the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a type of microscopic magnetic probes called geometrically encoded magnetic sensors (GEMS) are capable of enhancing MRIs.

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Days Sales in Inventory – What is DSI and Why is it Important?

MRPEasy

Among the many invaluable performance metrics in inventory management, Days Sales in Inventory (DSI) stands out for its simplicity and straightforward insight into finding a balance between stock levels and sales. What is days sales in inventory? Days sales in inventory is an inventory metric that measures the average number of days a company takes […] The post Days Sales in Inventory – What is DSI and Why is it Important?

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Trinseo Develops PFAS-free Flame-retardant PC, PC/ABS

Plastics Today

The PFAS-free grades will debut at Chinaplas and will initially be commercialized in the Asia/Pacific market.

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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!