Design World

JUNE 18, 2024

By Anson Yeganegi and Song Li, InvenSense Sensors can improve player safety and performance through data collection. Both soccer and American football have embraced advanced technologies to varying degrees, including the use of sensors to elevate tracking and data collection in both games. The first sensor-enabled game ball using Connected Ball Technology, for instance, was […] The post Sensors in American football can help the game appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 18, 2024

It always appeared to me that 5G and other private wireless networks held promise for many applications within industry. This report from Nokia reveals enterprises are scaling private wireless for additional uses cases and industrial sites. 45% of the organizations are leveraging private wireless to support more use cases than planned when first deployed. 100% of enterprises expanded private wireless networks use or deployed them within another location and 78% reported positive ROI in six month

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Design World

JUNE 18, 2024

Before each dinner, I ask my son to consider everything that went into preparing his meal. We start with Mom or Dad cooking, which leads to working hard to provide healthy food, and so we give thanks for everyone and everything that makes working and living well possible. Then we acknowledge the grocery stores, farmers,… The post Hog today, hero tomorrow?

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Automation World

JUNE 18, 2024

Ray Kok, CEO of Mendix, explains how the development of common-use templates makes it easier for manufacturing operations managers and engineers to create the apps they need without having to depend entirely on IT.

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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?

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Design World

JUNE 18, 2024

High-performance computing (HPC) for artificial intelligence (AI) applications places extreme demands on memory connectors. They must deliver high-speed connectivity, high levels of signal integrity (SI), and support high-density solutions. This article reviews connector needs for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express 6.0 (PCIe 6.0), Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) including SAS 3.0, 4.0 and SAS/PCIe 5.0, and Data […] The post What interconnects are used with memory for HPC and AI?

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 18, 2024

Realtime Robotics demonstrates a multi-robot workcell during Mitsubishi Electric’s visit. Credit: Eugene Demaitre BOSTON — As factories and warehouses look to automate more of their operations, they need confidence that multiple robots can conduct complex tasks repeatedly, reliably, and safely. Realtime Robotics has developed hardware-agnostic software to run and coordinate industrial workcells smoothly without error or collision. “The lack of coordination on the fly is a key r

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 18, 2024

A scene reconstructed by Wayve’s PRISM-1 technology. | Source: Wayve Wayve, a developer of embodied artificial intelligence, launched PRISM-1, a 4D reconstruction model that it said can enhance the testing and training of its autonomous driving technology. The London-based company first showed the technology in December 2023 through its Ghost Gym neural simulator.

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Design World

JUNE 18, 2024

At ACHEMA 2024, Softing Industrial presents “plantPerfect Monitor”, an innovative solution for comprehensive condition monitoring of industrial communication networks and installed systems. “plantPerfect Monitor” provides detailed insights into the status of industrial networks. Version 1.00 is designed for use with Softing’s hardware gateway “smartLink HW-DP”, which enables controller-independent access to PROFIBUS DP networks.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 18, 2024

AIM Defence co-founder Dr Jae Daniel explains the operation of the AIM Defence Fractl Portable High Energy Laser to Australian Army Director General Systems and Integration Brigadier Kurt Brown and personnel at the Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria. Image: CPL Jacob Joseph / Australian Government Defence The Australian Defence Force’s first directed-energy weapon, the Fractl Portable High Energy Laser, has been developed and is now in its testing phase.

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Design World

JUNE 18, 2024

Norstat Inc. now offers a line of industrial enclosures in stealth black, incorporating modern design and technical performance with an almost invisible installation in specific applications. The MBI Black series combines discrete presence, modern design, and excellent technical performance. These enclosures integrate seamlessly into industrial environments and enable discreet, almost invisible installation thanks to their… The post Norstat’s MBI Black industrial enclosures offer almost in

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Control.com

JUNE 18, 2024

The K50R and Q90 R series of radar sensors bring versatility and cost-effectiveness to object detection across applications. Both series are designed to be superior alternatives to ultrasonic sensors.

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Design World

JUNE 18, 2024

The DNS Inclination Switch from M-P Sensor is a flexible and highly accurate switch using four independently adjustable switching angles and a high-quality MEMS sensor unit. These switches are also easily and quickly programmed using menu-driven buttons and displays. They offer fast visual feedback through a display with 4 status and crosshair LED’s.

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i4.0 today

JUNE 18, 2024

The Federal Public Service Policy and Support (BOSA), a key component of Belgium’s federal administration, with support from Cryptomathic , a global leader in data security and cryptography, has successfully launched one of Europe’s first digital identity wallets. In line with the European Digital Identity Framework Regulation, eIDAS 2.0, the Federal Government of Belgium has launched MyGov.be , a single app providing access to a wide range of digital public services, information and official do

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Design World

JUNE 18, 2024

TECHNOMET-CONTROL is perfect for indoor applications such as industrial machine control, factory processing, security systems, test and measurement, point-of-sale, IIoT, and detection equipment. It can house a variety of touch screens and displays, notably Siemens TP, Beckhoff, and B&R. These aluminum enclosures feature smart modular construction, enabling them to be manufactured in fully customized versions.… The post METCASE’s TECHNOMET-CONTROL VESA-mount HMI enclosures can be specif

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Canadian Manufacturing

JUNE 18, 2024

GREENSTONE — On Jun. 18, the Government of Ontario signed Letters of Confirmation that will support renewed partnerships with Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, Aroland First Nation, Ginoogaming First Nation and Long Lake #58 First Nation to unlock economic and resource development opportunities in northern Ontario, including future critical minerals projects. “As we rebuild Ontario’s economy, our government is developing meaningful partnerships with First Nations across Ontario that crea

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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 18, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and the insurance industry has sparked a revolution. It’s transforming the way insurers operate and how policyholders experience coverage. As we inch towards the end of year 2023, it’s fascinating to witness the metamorphosis that AI has brought to the insurance sector.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 18, 2024

Image: Siemens Australia Sustainability sits close to the heart for Australia’s Food and Beverage sector. To date the industry has made significant strides to move towards a circular economy model, but it’s a race against the clock. More urgent work is needed across the entire supply chain. Author: Milan P.S. Bawa, General Manager, Factory Automation and Motion Control, Siemens Ltd.

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The Fabricator

JUNE 18, 2024

Maysteel Industries taps into software that helps automate the flow of information, including productivity and on-time delivery metrics for its five facilities across the country. That has helped the fabricator broaden its services and earn a spot on the FAB 40 for the third year in a row.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 18, 2024

Image: AutoStore AutoStore , the global cube storage pioneer with an established local presence, will be returning to CeMAT this year where it will demonstrate its new FusionPort TM Workstation with R5 Pro TM Robot, as well as its space-saving ConveyorPort TM solution. The company will also use CeMAT as an opportunity to formally introduce new Australian Business Development Manager and president of the New South Wales Division of the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, Julian

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NIST

JUNE 18, 2024

Digital transformations are notoriously difficult for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). SMMs need to meet production goals, recruit and retain talent, and reduce risks in their supply chains all while trying to adapt to an evolving technological landscape. Fortunately, Industry 4.0 is gaining momentum to address these challenges by providing pathways to efficiencies, innovation and growth.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 18, 2024

Image: Atlas Copco Specialty When a leading turbine engine manufacturer required 100% Class Zero, dry oil-free air at a flow rate of 3500 cfm and 24 bar pressure, they entrusted us with providing the solution. The project’s success not only met the customer’s stringent requirements but also transformed this new client into an advocate for Atlas Copco Specialty Rental.

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E&T

JUNE 18, 2024

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced it will fund up to $900m to support the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs).

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 18, 2024

Image: tong2530/stock.adobe.com The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today launched its global $100 million ‘Solar ScaleUp Challenge’. The challenge invites innovators, developers, engineers, financiers, and solar customers around the world to accelerate innovation in large-scale solar and help drive down costs. The aim of the challenge is to stimulate greater innovation and collaboration in the solar sector in the areas of installation, operations, and maintenance.

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Drives & Controls

JUNE 18, 2024

Sick has unveiled an augmented reality (AR) app that merges machine, sensor and diagnostic information with images of a real environment to display machine data and errors where they are occurring. The Sara (Sick Augmented Reality Assistant) app takes data from any source, maps it into an AR engine and displays it on a tablet or smartphone, without needing costly devices such as headsets or fixed HMIs.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 18, 2024

Image: Ruud Morijn/stock.adobe.com $23.7 million of funding in the Miles Government’s 2024-25 Budget is set to provide a massive boost to the Rockhampton Railyards project. The funds will be invested over the next four years into remediation works and capital upgrades to continue the transformation of the old railyards into a commercial hub. The rejuvenation of the historic Rocky Railyards will create more local jobs and therefore support Queensland’s rollingstock supply chain capabilities and

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 18, 2024

The addition of service-centric assurance brings a deeper, more precise, and real-time view of network and service performance for service providers and enterprises that run complex critical… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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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.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 18, 2024

Image: David/stock.adobe.com HII and Babcock International Group have entered into a strategic agreement to collaborate on naval and civil nuclear decommissioning and construction opportunities in the UK and US. HII and Babcock will apply their complementary capabilities to existing nuclear decommissioning contracts for US ships and UK submarines. This will allow the companies to share best practices and upskill both organisations’ capability for the benefit of the US and UK programmes.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 18, 2024

The Cisco Cyber Threat Trends report examines malicious domains for trends and patterns. See what the data tells us about the threat landscape.

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E&T

JUNE 18, 2024

Global installations of offshore wind turbines increased from 61.5GW a year ago to 75GW today.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 18, 2024

User Protection challenges security buyers; they add vendors for new threats, increasing IT complexity. Cisco and partners aim to simplify with a holistic user protection strategy.

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