Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 5, 2024

For all you Artificial Intelligence buffs out there, here is a chance to learn a little about what influential people are thinking. This January 25 event will focus on ways to protect consumers and competition. The Federal Trade Commission’s Office of Technology is hosting a virtual tech summit on January 25, 2024 that will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to discuss key developments in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), looking across the layers of technol

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SMMT

JANUARY 5, 2024

New car registrations reach 1.903 million in 2023 – up 17.9% as fleet investment accelerates. Battery electric vehicle volumes reach record high but market share slips to 16.5%. Industry calls on government to halve EV VAT, to put more than a quarter of a million extra zero emission vehicles on the road and cut five million tonnes of CO2 by end of 2026.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 5, 2024

Some news about electric vehicle (EV) design from Hexagon. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and JSOL Corporation have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate the virtual prototyping of electrified powertrains through multi-physics simulation. The collaboration builds on a long-term technical alliance offering global customers accurate and high-productivity virtual prototyping of. complex electro-mechanical systems The new strategic partnership will enable customers to combine

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SMMT

JANUARY 5, 2024

Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rise 21.0% in 2023 as businesses and fleets invest in 341,455 vehicles carrying out essential roles in UK economy. Record battery electric van (BEV) uptake as 20,253 units registered, up 21.0%, with almost 60,000 joining UK roads since 2019. As ambitious Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate requires BEVs to represent 10% of market in 2024, rollout of sufficient van-suitable public chargepoints is mission-critical.

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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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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 5, 2024

Wing Aviation LLC, the commercial drone delivery segment of Google parent Alphabet Inc., recently obtained Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, exemptions to support its “fast-mile deliveries.” The company claimed that the updated exemptions for its detect-and-avoid approach open the door for it to safely scale in the U.S. The company first earned its Air Carrier Certification from the FAA in 2019.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 5, 2024

In an end-of-year announcement, President Joe Biden extended the current tariff rate quota agreement with the European Union.

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Automation World

JANUARY 5, 2024

Industry’s growing use of hybrid cloud environments is supported by Hitachi Vantara’s use of Google Distributed Cloud Virtual.

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E&T

JANUARY 5, 2024

The UK’s automotive sector has called for VAT to be halved on sales of new electric vehicles (EVs) as the latest figures show sales have flatlined.

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Automation World

JANUARY 5, 2024

With plenty of activity at Open Process Automation Forum and UniveralAutomation.org, the pieces are slowly falling into place to develop an ecosystem of products that support multi-vendor automation architecture and standards.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 5, 2024

Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million Model S, X, 3 and Y electric vehicles exported to China for problems with their automatic assisted steering and door latch controls. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation announced the recall on Jan. 5. It said Tesla Motors in Beijing and Shanghai would use remote upgrades to fix the problems, so in most cases car owners would not need to visit Tesla service centers.

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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?

SMMT

JANUARY 5, 2024

A happy start to the New Year was delivered by the latest annual vehicle registration figures, out today, which reveal that the new car market in 2023 had its best year since the pandemic. December’s strong performance wrapped up 17 months of consecutive growth – growth which saw some 1.903 million passenger cars reach Britain’s roads last year, an uplift of 17.9% on 2022.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 5, 2024

Hyundai Motor and Kia to Develop Polymer Electrolyte Membrane with Gore for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems SEOUL — Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor), Kia Corporation (Kia) and W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) have signed an agreement at the Mabuk Eco-Friendly R&D Center, Korea, to collaborate on the development of advanced polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) for hydrogen fuel cell systems.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 5, 2024

Today, massive press brakes—singles, tandems, and tridems—form poles at an unprecedented rate. Advanced process control and automated material handling make it happen for the metal fabrication niche.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Evo Car Share Metro Vancouver Home Zone has expanded to include Burnaby Heights, Willingdon Heights and Metrotown, bringing more options for Evo members to get where they need to go. (CNW Group/British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA)) BURNABY — Evo Car Share members can now reportedly benefit from an expanded Metro Vancouver Home Zone, including Burnaby Heights, Willingdon Heights and Metrotown.

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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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The Fabricator

JANUARY 5, 2024

Prototek Digital Manufacturing has announced it is consolidating four recently acquired digital manufacturing companies into the Prototek brand.

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ATS

JANUARY 5, 2024

Share When machines were run by operators, often, the first warning of an impending problem was when they heard an unusual sound, felt a strange vibration, or smelled an unfamiliar odor. Today, manufacturing machinery and other industrial equipment can be fitted with one or more types of condition monitoring sensors to achieve the same result. Implemented as part of a predictive maintenance program, condition monitoring techniques enable early detection of deviations from normal operating condit

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 5, 2024

Finland-based welding automation provider Pemamek Ltd. has named Juhani Tuomola as application manager of the company’s wind energy segment.

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ATS

JANUARY 5, 2024

Share When it comes to maintenance strategies, condition-based maintenance (CBM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) might initially seem like two sides of the same coin. Though when digging deeper, it’s apparent these techniques have distinct functionalities that set them apart. In this guide, we’ll take a look at the main differences and comparative advantages of condition-based maintenance vs. predictive maintenance and compare them in detail.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 5, 2024

Spirol International Holding Corp. has appointed Jeffrey F. Koehl as chairman.

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

December saw the highest volume of resin changing hands in almost two years.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation (CCAIFEF), Lakewood Ranch, Fla., is accepting applications for the 2024 Matt Heuertz Scholarship Program.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 5, 2024

LONDON — Odd Burger Corporation announces that Ted Sehl has resigned as the Chief Financial Officer and director of the Company effective January 1, 2024 due to an unexpected and severe medical event requiring surgery. As a ‎result, Mr. Sehl will no longer be able to perform the duties of CFO and director and James McInnes has been appointed interim CFO, effective January 1, 2024.

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E&T

JANUARY 5, 2024

Dashcams have become an indispensable accessory for enhancing road safety and providing crucial evidence in the aftermath of accidents. The REDTIGER F7NP dashcam sets itself apart by delivering exceptional 4K video recording capabilities and equipping your vehicle with dual front and rear cameras.

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Expo21xx

JANUARY 5, 2024

With the susietec® toolset, Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), offers a combination of software, hardware and expertise, that enables companies to implement holistic digital transformation solutions. The […] The post Kontron updates its susietec® Connect IoT bundle with new versatile functions appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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Control.com

JANUARY 5, 2024

The recently launched ReBel finger gripper is the latest in cost-effective automation from igus. The easy-to-integrate bionic hand expands ReBel cobots' capabilities by enabling humanoid tasks at a low cost.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 5, 2024

Photo Credit: Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions With the release of its novel Zeiss Inspect 3D metrology software, Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions offers customers numerous new functions. Zeiss Inspect Optical 3D is a solution for the inspection and evaluation of any 3D measurement data (e.g., optical 3D data, volume data, image moving data). With this release, data acquisition is accelerated, and evaluation functions are further improved.

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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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E&T

JANUARY 5, 2024

Critical infrastructure on the US East Coast is at growing risk of failure because of annual land subsidence that increases the risk of flooding and structural damage, researchers have warned.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JANUARY 5, 2024

FixtureBuilder allows quick creation and documentation of advanced CAD-based metrology fixturing set-ups for repeatable and productive part inspection. Full CAD compatibility, custom libraries, and a “Build It” function that automates set ups and simplifies purchasing of components.

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NIST Manufacturing

JANUARY 5, 2024

Join us for a webinar hosted by the CHIPS Metrology Program. Marla Dowell, director of the CHIPS Metrology Program, will discuss how CHIPS for America advances metrology research essential for next-generation microelectronics.

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MBT

JANUARY 5, 2024

The resulting collision caused more than $6 million in damages.

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