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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!

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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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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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SME, Women in Manufacturing Expand Partnership & Co-Host Women of SMART Experience June 4

Manufacturing Tomorrow

The expansion of the partnership, which began in 2021, includes continued collaboration in the operation of two Virtual Career Fairs annually resulting in more than 900 registrants to date.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

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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Ford under investigation in the U.S. for its Bronco Sport gas leaks

Canadian Manufacturing

The U.S. government’s auto safety agency has opened an investigation into a Ford recall for gasoline leaks from cracked fuel injectors that can cause engine fires, saying in documents that the remedy doesn’t fix the leaks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in documents posted on Apr. 12 that the probe will “evaluate the adequacy and safety consequences of the remedy” that Ford specifies in the recall.

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NPE2024: innovation and services at the heart of Bausano's Total Solution, announcing the opening of a new office

Manufacturing Tomorrow

On the occasion of NPE2024, Bausano is going to to share with Industry Operators the consolidated expertise of its Team and its Total Solution, consisting of advanced extrusion technologies and services. Specifically, innovation takes center stage, at stand W929D in the West Hall Building, where the spotlight will be on Bausano's next-generation MD 92 Nextmover twin-screw, equipped with the Multidrive system and Digital Extruder Control 4.0.

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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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CRP Technology Showcases Cutting-Edge 3D printed Solutions for Drones and Aerospace at AERO 2024

Manufacturing Tomorrow

CRP Technology will be exhibiting for the first time at AERO, Messe Friedrichshafen, 17 - 20 April. The Italy-based 3D printing service provider will be at booth B 1 - 503 presenting the latest advancements in drone and aerospace technology with 3D printed flight- and space-proof applications, structures, and components made from the company's renowned range of Carbon or Glass fiber reinforced, thermoplastic composites Windform.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

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.