Design World

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The tagline Enabling an Intelligent Planet might spur the question: What does “intelligent” mean? And in the context of IIoT, how does a factory become intelligent? According to Willie Lin, director of iFactory Solutions and WISE-IoT at Advantech (whose company uses this tagline), an intelligent factory features two things. First is the knowledge and understanding… The post Generative AI advances intelligent factories appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 6, 2023

I was greatly blessed at work. For most of the positions I held, I was the first person to hold the position. I had the opportunity to forge new paths and ways of doing things. Yes, I had several terrible bosses that cost my health for a bit. But many more were the bosses who taught and provided opportunities for growth. Most of the time I did not feel like a functionary simply filling in my time—like the protagonist in Franz Kafka’s eerie story of the man who turned into a cockroach over night.

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Design World

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Akribis Systems is pleased to introduce its MSP-A Series magnetic springs. This spring family is an attractive choice for industrial z-axis direct drive module applications that call for a high-speed means of gravity compensation, self-locking capabilities to prevent unwanted component movement during power-off states or constant force within a specific travel range.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 6, 2023

I have released a new podcast. This episode gives leadership growth tips based on Dan Lyons “The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World” and David Brooks “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen.” You can listen here or subscribe on Overcast or Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Design World

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Emerson has announced the release of its Fisher FIELDVUE L2t Liquid Level Controller, designed primarily for use in the separators found at most oil and gas well sites. Compared to alternatives using electric on-off valves, the new Fisher controller makes it possible to save significant energy and maintenance costs by minimizing valve movement, and by… The post Emerson’s new liquid level controller appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence and its potential impact on industrial process analytics.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 6, 2023

With manufacturers’ initial investments in digital transformation behind them, they’ll soon be looking to mature their systems to derive even more value using AI, the cloud, containers and cyber-physical risk management.

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Design World

DECEMBER 6, 2023

ARRIS celebrates Brooks during TRE 2023 as the first footwear brand to market with a cutting-edge continuous fiber-reinforced plate for running shoes enabled by Additive Molding, an innovative technology platform unlocking new categories of product performance. ARRIS, an advanced manufacturer with a breakthrough technology enabling the highest-performing fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites for mass-market products, is highlighting… The post ARRIS and Brooks Technology partner on perf

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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nissha Medical Technologies’ Japan-based parent company sees “immense growth potential” in contract design, development, and manufacturing services for the medical device market.

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Control.com

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Universal Robots has announced the release of the UR30, a collaborative robot featuring the heaviest payload in the UR catalog and a maximum reach meeting or exceeding many previous models.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Today we released our annual Purpose Report , which reflects and celebrates the past year’s work towards Powering an Inclusive Future for All—the progress we’ve made against our goals, and the people a… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Covestro Takes First Step to Supply Recycled-content Polycarbonate in Asia Pacific The circular journey of the German resin supplier kicks off in Shanghai.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Australia can cement its position as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) by more effectively turning AI research into commercial opportunities to support existing national industry strengths, says a new report released by the National AI Centre. Published during Australia’s first-ever AI Month , Australia’s artificial intelligence ecosystem – Catalysing an AI industry, provides businesses, investors, government and research institutions with the most up-to-date analysis of Australi

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Cisco Training Bootcamps have been on the scene for a couple years now. One of the things that makes them so popular is their intensity and real-world application.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The WA Government has entered into a multi-million dollar partnership with Chevron Australia to focus on funding green technology and lowering carbon emissions. The $40 million partnership will see the establishment of a new innovation hub and Lower Carbon Grants Program. The GreenTech Hub will focus on accelerating green technologies and services in WA through turnkey programs, greentech ideas, incubation and acceleration.

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SMMT

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The UK automotive industry has today welcomed the European Commission’s proposal to extend the current rules of origin for electric vehicle batteries under the Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA) until 2027 – and urged every government to back it. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said extending the rules for three years would avoid a tariff cliff-edge in just 26 days’ time, allowing the UK and EU automotive industries to continue to sell EVs into each other’s markets without p

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Victorian Government has entered a new significant partnership with France that will boost the state’s economic relationship with a key European partner. Treasurer Tim Pallas today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent between Victoria and France to foster stronger trade and investment ties across a range of sectors. France’s Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Mr Jean-Pierre Thébault, signed the letter on behalf of France at the launch of the French-Australian Centre for Ene

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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A European consortium to harness the carbon dioxide produced during wastewater treatment for production of bio-based PLGA.

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E&T

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Air New Zealand has purchased an electric aircraft that will carry out postal deliveries across the country from 2026.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Digital customer experience (DCX) is a hot topic these days. As a digital team leader at Cisco, I was recently asked to speak about it at an industry conference.

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NIST Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In October 2023, NIST researchers released a preview version of easyEXPRESS , a tool to help EXPRESS-based standard developers.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This is the season when marketers, just like everyone else, try to predict what lies ahead in the new year.

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Paperless Parts has promoted Jason Luce from senior vice president of engineering to chief technology officer. In addition, company co-founder Scott Sawyer has been named chief scientist.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Consumers are relying on digital channels for their retail needs now more than ever.

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 6, 2023

ABB Robotics has extended the scope of its free Wizard Easy Programming software to include its 6-axis industrial robots powered by an OmniCore controller in addition to its collaborative robots.

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Automation Mag

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Motion Industries has appointed Mike Esposito to the position of group vice-president of Motion Automation Intelligence, effective immediately. In his new role, Esposito will lead the Motion Automation Intelligence team. His responsibilities will include the development and implementation of multi-year strategic business and marketing plans. He will report to Joe Limbaugh, the company’s executive vice-president and chief operations officer.

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Automotive trade school WyoTech, Laramie, Wyo., has created a new welding and fabrication training program designed to provide hands-on experience and skills.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A and B plates of an aluminum mold with straight-through and angled cooling channels. Photos credit, all images: American Quality Molds Many manufacturers are concerned with reducing their energy consumption — some due to environmental concerns and others because saving energy means saving money, which goes directly to the bottom line. For example, if your profit margin is 10% and you generate 3% savings, that equals a 30% increase in sales volume.

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Canadian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

TORONTO — McGuire Aero Propulsion Solutions Inc. (MAPS) received a €100K grant award secured through NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) Energy Resilience Challenge. As part of this award, MAPS will join the DIANA accelerator programme. This funding will support MAPS’ demonstrator development, accelerating the commercialization of primary-power-generation equipment to provide scalable on-site electrical service that is inherently reliable, resilient,

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, TX. – December 6, 2023 – Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the emission monitoring systems market, and based on its findings, recognizes ABB with the 2023 Global Company of the Year Award in the emission monitoring systems industry. ABB is a global technology leader that optimizes performance by integrating automation and digitalization into its extensive product portfolio to secure a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.

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