Fri.Dec 15, 2023

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ABB Robotics partners with XtalPi to build intelligent automated laboratories

Design World

ABB Robotics and XtalPi have entered a strategic partnership to produce a range of automated laboratory workstations in China. The new, automated laboratories will boost the productivity of R&D processes in biopharmaceuticals, chemical engineering and chemistry, and new energy materials. “Our collaboration with XtalPi marks another milestone for ABB’s collaborative robots in the life sciences… The post ABB Robotics partners with XtalPi to build intelligent automated laboratories appear

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HFES Recommends Guardrails For AI Development

Gary Mintchell

Many people express concern about where the development of artificial intelligence will take human society. This thought piece comes from the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society with some suggested guardrails. Certainly worth thinking about. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being rapidly developed for a wide variety of applications including: a) Recommendation systems for consumers; b) Generative AI systems that create images, audio, video, and text; c) Systems that take on tasks or portions of

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Digitalization is creating technology jobs, new Schneider Electric report shows

Design World

New research from Schneider Electric has revealed that almost half (45%) of industrial companies believe digitalization will be the primary reason that new operational technology (OT) job roles will be created in the next three years. The research, commissioned by Schneider Electric and carried out by global research leader Omdia, polled 407 industrial companies ranging… The post Digitalization is creating technology jobs, new Schneider Electric report shows appeared first on Design World.

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Bristol’s Dynisma switches to PTC to maximise its new Technology Campus investment

Manufacturing Management

A South West engineer is helping the world’s best Formula 1 and motorsport teams shave valuable milliseconds off their lap times, while also enabling automotive manufacturers to develop new vehicles more efficiently.

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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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Teledyne DALSA’s new Genie Nano-10GigE cameras now in full production

Design World

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, announces the new Genie Nano-10GigE M8200 and C8200 cameras, based on Teledyne e2v’s 67M monochrome and color sensors, have now entered full production. The new Genie Nano-10GigE 67M cameras are the smallest 10GigE Vision models in the industry achieving full resolution image transfer at up to 14 fps.

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Setting New Standards in Car Selling

Robotics Automation News

The car selling industry has long been characterized by traditional practices that often lacked efficiency and fairness. However, the landscape is shifting dramatically with the introduction of groundbreaking platforms like EpiCar. This article explores how EpiCar is setting new standards in the car selling industry by combining efficiency, fairness, and advanced technology.

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The Communication Revolution: Tools and Tactics for Modern Workplaces and Employee Engagement

Robotics Automation News

Effective communication plays a role in the success of any organization. As technology advances and workplaces undergo transformations, businesses must embrace strategies and tools to promote employee engagement and ensure communication. This guest post explores the revolution of communication and offers insights on how companies can leverage these advancements. 1.

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IV Bag Recycling Pilot Demonstrates Proof of Concept

Plastics Today

The first such program in a US hospital, facilitated by medical device OEM Baxter, diverted more than six tons of waste PVC-based IV bags from landfill.

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How Does Crypto Trading Work? A Guide for Novice Traders

Robotics Automation News

Have you been thinking of joining the crypto sector? You were likely a little put off by the numerous abbreviations and puzzling jargon that most articles use. New investors can indeed have a hard time making their first steps in trading. And yet, millions of people execute trades on the crypto market each day.

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Shaping the Future of Finance: The Cisco and AWS Collaboration in EMEA

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The collaboration between Cisco and Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region—combining each company’s market leading strengths—continues to deliver impressive out… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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

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Understanding the JSON Data Format for Industrial Control Architecture

Control.com

It is important to have some baseline understanding of JavaScript Object Notation, or JSON, one of the most common data exchange formats used in the connected industrial world today.

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Smart fabricating of pressure tank vessel heads

The Fabricator

New nozzle cutting plasma technology is another step toward Brighton Tru-Edge separating itself from other tank head fabricators.

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UK investigates TikTok over parental control concerns

E&T

TikTok has been accused of providing inaccurate information to Ofcom regarding its parental controls.

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Remove the remaining roadblocks and automotive will thrive

SMMT

As the season’s festivities get underway, some outstanding issues remain before the automotive industry can call time on 2023. Last week we took a collective breath as the European Commission proposed to extend the current EU-UK trade rules governing EVs and batteries to 2027. We must hold that breath just a while longer as the proposal goes through its journey to approval and, hopefully, ratification.

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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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Duvaltex announces intention to restructure its operations

Canadian Manufacturing

QUÉBEC CITY — Duvaltex, a manufacturer involved in Contract Textiles and Protective Textiles, announced that it has sought protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) before the Superior Court of Québec in order to provide the Company with time to restructure its finances, while continuing normal operations. The Company has initiated a corresponding filing in the United States under Chapter 15 to recognize and give effect to the Canadian filing. “We conduct

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Rev Up to Recert: Your Catalyst for Learning Cisco SD-WAN

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

This holiday season, Rev Up to Recert is all about Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN.

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RS adds Schneider Electric’s Factory Visual tool to its portfolio

Automation Mag

RS now features the Factory Visual tool by Schneider Electric, a world leader in industrial automation and control products for applications ranging from simple machines to complex process systems. The new interactive Factory Visual tool reportedly features a customizable 3D model of a factory environment and introduces the core product ranges in Schneider Electric’s industrial automation and control portfolio.

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Infineon, POLYN to Collaborate on Advanced Tire Monitoring Products

i4.0 today

POLYN Technology, a fabless semiconductor company supplying application-specific Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and products, and Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX), the global leader in automotive semiconductors, today announced a collaboration in next-generation tire monitoring products. POLYN is a market leader in neuromorphic analog signal processing and offers Neuromorphic Front-End (NFE) chips for innovative IoT products utilizing on-sensor data processing.

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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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Canadian manufacturing businesses unprepared for cyber attacks, MA poll reveals

Automation Mag

Most manufacturing facilities and businesses today have implemented some form of automation. In this era of connected factories and technologies, data holds immense power. Prioritizing preparedness against cyber attacks is even more crucial due to the increasing integration of digital technologies, connectivity and data-driven processes. Today’s systems rely heavily on interconnected devices, sensors and software to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

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Climate-friendly technologies unaffordable to over a third of UK households, according to survey

E&T

Technologies such as solar panels or heat pumps are unaffordable to over a third of Britons, putting the UK’s net zero efforts in jeopardy, a study has found.

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Be one of those people that gives back to the community

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

I first met Nicole Hoffman, who is a Security Investigator for Cisco Talos and part of our Strategic Analysis, Threat Intelligence and Interdiction team, during the recording of the Talos IR On Air… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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FabCast: Managing the Cash Cycle - 2023 Review

The Fabricator

Steve Zerio, Partner at Triumph Partners and a member of FMA's Management Advisory Council, utilizes FMA's recently released 2023 Financial Ratios and Operational Benchmarking Survey Report to elucidate the financial cycle. Annually, FMA publishes the survey, gathering essential Key Performance.

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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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Neo announces operational changers at its Estonia rare metals facility

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — Neo Performance Materials Inc., provided an update on its manufacturing strategy execution with respect to Rare Metals operations at the NPM Silmet OÜ plant in Sillamäe, Estonia. This shift in focus away from midstream toward downstream operations is expected to diversify feedstock supply, reduce working capital requirements, and reduce volatility by lowering inventory volumes and holding times.

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Banner Releases Flexible, Industrial-Grade RGB Strip Light

Control.com

Banner Engineering has recently released a new flexible multicolored strip light with industrial protocols that can be installed on curved or slim surfaces to provide greater visibility.

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PWTransit workers go on strike, recruitment and retention are the main issues

Canadian Manufacturing

Unifor Local 114 members at Pacific Western Transportation (PWTransit) began strike action this morning in Comox Valley and Campbell River, B.C., to make a stand to improve public transit. (CNW Group/Unifor) COMOX — Unifor Local 114 members at Pacific Western Transportation (PWTransit) began strike action this morning in Comox Valley and Campbell River, B.C. “We don’t take strike action lightly, but this is about fairness for our drivers, and this is about fixing the systemic p

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Introducing the World’s First Generative AI Event For The Automotive Industry, Coming to Frankfurt Germany in February 2024!

i4.0 today

Automotive IQ is thrilled to bring you the world’s first, Generative AI For Automotive 2024 Conference , coming to Frankfurt, Germany on 21 st & 22 nd February 2024. As the only dedicated GenAI event for the automotive industry, we’re inviting you to stay at the leading-edge of AI innovation and join leading OEMs and Tier-1s to share, discuss, and understand current applications and use cases of Generative AI to optimise vehicle design, product development, process automation and reduce c

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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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NORI shares preliminary findings on environmental impacts of pilot nodule collection test

Canadian Manufacturing

NORI now has multiple lines of evidence that indicate that the seafloor plume forms a gravity-driven turbidity current that hugs the seafloor and does not loft into the water column to be transported long distances by ocean currents, as has been widely speculated. NEW YORK — TMC the metals company Inc., a mining company exploring critical battery metals, provided an update on the environment program of its NORI subsidiary, including a detailed overview of the latest research on the potenti

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Fellten Collaborates with Morgan Motor Company to produce battery for XP-1, a new experimental prototype electric Morgan

i4.0 today

Fellten, vehicle electrification innovators, today shared details of its collaboration with Morgan Motor Company. In a ground-breaking move blending tradition with innovation, Fellten has supported Morgan Motor Company in developing the electric XP-1 prototype, showcasing the seamless integration of Fellten’s cutting-edge battery technology. This collaboration comes on the heels of Fellten’s remarkable achievement at the 2023 SEMA Show, where its Universal Battery Pack UBP55E received th

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UK considers a ban on social media for children under 16, reports say

E&T

The UK is reportedly considering limiting social media use for children under 16 as part of an effort to protect young people from encountering harmful content online.

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Advantech Lists on DJSI Index with Top Scores in Five Key Areas: Acknowledgment for its Sustainable Planet Vision

i4.0 today

Advantech (TW-2395), a global industrial IoT leader, has achieved its debut ranking among the top 10% of companies in sustainable development on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI-World). Furthermore, Advantech has demonstrated exceptional performance in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. In addition to attaining the fourth position in the THQ Computers & Peripherals and Office Electronics sector, Advantech also ranks first in governance and economic dimensio

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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.