Fri.Oct 04, 2024

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HMS Networks acquires PEAK-System Technik

Design World

HMS Networks AB, a global provider of industrial information and communication technology, has today entered into a binding agreement with DOGAWIST-Investment GmbH to acquire 100% of the shares in PEAK-System Technik GmbH, a well-established German provider of industrial communication solutions and experts within automotive communication technologies such as CAN and LIN.

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Unprecedented EV discounting shores up September new car market

SMMT

New car market up 1.0% to 275,239 units in key ‘74’ plate change month of September as heavy EV discounting shores up demand. Record 56,387 BEV registrations in September, driven by massive manufacturer discounting, pushes YTD market share to 17.8%, with 18.5% forecast by year end – still below the zero emission vehicle mandate. SMMT and major vehicle manufacturers write to Chancellor calling for urgent consumer support as growth in private buyer demand for diesel outstrips EVs in September.

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Combined PLC+HMI from IDEC is compact, feature packed

Design World

IDEC Corporation has updated its SmartAXIS touch family with the new FT1J Series combined PLC+HMI. This device combines a built-in full function controller, both onboard and expandable I/O, and an advanced technology 4.3-in. touchscreen display, in a compact all-in-one form factor that is rightsized for visualizing and automating a wide range of applications.

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“Productize” Large Language Model LLM Applications

Gary Mintchell

Mainstream media, bloggers, and YouTubers join marketers with opinions and expectations surrounding Augmented (Artificial) Intelligence (AI) especially with the breakout of energy-guzzling Large Language Models (LLMs). Despite the hype, I have seen a few actual applications of embedding an LLM into software applications. So, the product development engineers among us (I used to be one) must ask themselves—can we turn this into a product?

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Agility Amid Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions

Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance

The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s

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Universal Robots Increases UR20 and UR30 Payload Capacity

Automation World

The cobots will gain an additional 5kg of payload via a software update.

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Mitsubishi Electric improves OEM’s production by 300% with servo motors and amplifiers

Design World

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. prides itself on its servo motors and amplifiers portfolio, known for its high-performance capabilities, flexibility, and versatility for various applications. When an OEM of vial capping equipment, Genesis Packaging Technologies, reached out to distributor, Moxley Electronics, for a solution to upgrade their existing line of equipment, Moxley recommended Mitsubishi Electric for… The post Mitsubishi Electric improves OEM’s production by 300% with

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LEGO-Inspired Designs: Shape-Shifting Robots and Interlocking Building Blocks

Control.com

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed LEGO-inspired innovations focused on reconfigurability for environmental adaptability and sustainability.

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Inside 1x’s plan to test humanoids in homes

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast · Inside 1x’s plan to test humanoids in homes In Episode 166 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Steve Crowe discuss the latest robotics news from the past week. On the show this week, we feature a recent conversation with Berndt Børnich, CEO and founder of 1X (formerly Halodi) Robotics. 1X recently launched NEO Beta , its second generation of a humanoid robot, and the company’s first legged platform. 1X has always had the mission to develo

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Bio-based Medical-grade PVC Compounds Match Properties of Conventional PVC

Plastics Today

The bio-based materials are drop-in replacements for medical molding and extrusion applications, claims TekniPlex Healthcare.

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5 questions with Kinisi Robotics founder Brennand Pierce

Robotics Business Review

The Kinisi KR1 uses a wheeled base and robot arm to fulfill use cases in a warehouse. | Credit: Kinisi Robotics Brennand Pierce is the founder and CEO of Kinisi Robotics. He started the company in late 2023 after co-founding restaurant robotics company Bear Robotics and spending a couple of years consulting on robotics design in adjacent markets. Kinisi is developing one-armed mobile manipulators to autonomously pick items from shelves and place them into totes or boxes.

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.

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CHIPS for America Welcomes New and Returning Members to the Industrial Advisory Committee

NIST Manufacturing

Media Contact: Hannah Robinson, hannah.robinson [at] chips.gov (hannah[dot]robinson[at]chips[dot]gov) Today, CHIPS for America announced a new Chair and Vice Chair along with five new members to the Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC).

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Demand for new vans rises in September but EV uptake falls again

SMMT

New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations up 8.3% in best September for four years. Battery electric van (BEV) uptake falls -0.5%, down for the sixth time in 2024 with market unlikely to reach the UK’s ambitious and mandated 2024 zero emission vehicle targets. Sector calls for long-term provision of Plug-in Van Grant and mandated van-suitable chargepoint rollout – critical to operator confidence in zero emission fleet operations.

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Open-Source Security Through the Lens of Tidelift

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco is excited to build on our existing relationship with Tidelift by making Tidelift's capabilities available to internal developers across Cisco.

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UK to invest £22bn in broad roll-out of carbon capture and storage

E&T

The government will invest nearly £22bn in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects as it looks to curtail the UK’s carbon emissions.

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Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Agility & Supply Chain Resilience

Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.

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Siemens Mobility officially opens East Yorkshire rail manufacturing facility

Manufacturing Management

Siemens Mobility's new rail manufacturing plant in East Yorkshire has officially opened, with a further £40m investment in the site also announced, Insider Media reported.

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Emergency distress signal system to ensure astronaut safety on the Moon

E&T

Scientists are designing a communication system for the Moon that will allow future astronauts to send emergency distress signals and geolocate their positions.

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BAE Systems launches UK’s sixth Astute Class submarine

Manufacturing Management

Named after the ancient Greek king, Agamemnon is the sixth of seven Astute Class submarines, all of which have been designed and built at the Company's historic Barrow shipyard – home of UK submarine building.

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BAE Systems launches latest Royal Navy attack submarine from its shipbuilding base in Cumbria

E&T

Agamemnon, named after the ancient Greek king, is the sixth of seven Astute Class submarines to emerge from BAE’s shipyard at Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria.

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Unmasking Energy Waste: Manufacturing’s Hidden Inefficiencies and Costly Impacts

Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.

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New Carton is a Sippable, Circular Success

Plastics Today

Zotefoams goes full speed ahead on the commercialization of ReZorce, its endlessly recyclable mono-material beverage carton.

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UK EV market not growing fast enough to meet government-mandated targets

E&T

Automotive trade association the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and major car makers are calling on the government to introduce electric vehicle (EV) subsidies to stimulate demand.

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Combined PLC+HMI from IDEC is compact, feature packed

Motion Control Tips

IDEC Corporation has updated its SmartAXIS touch family with the new FT1J Series combined PLC+HMI. This device combines a built-in full function controller, both onboard and expandable I/O, and an advanced technology 4.3-in. touchscreen display, in a compact all-in-one form factor that is rightsized for visualizing and automating a wide range of applications.

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Los sistemas de corte y doblado automatizados por láser de fibra ofrecen capacidades de procesamiento las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana

The Fabricator

El láser de fibra Ventis 3015 AJe de 9 kW de AMADA se combina con la automatización AMS CLT y un clasificador de piezas automatizado TK 3015L.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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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Plastics Industry Association Launches National Conference

Plastics Today

The inaugural event in Houston this month will address a broad set of issues affecting the entire plastics value chain.

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Hyundai and Waymo enter into multi-year, strategic partnership

Canadian Manufacturing

Hyundai and Waymo Enter Multi-Year, Strategic Partnership SEOUL and MOUNTAIN VIEW — Hyundai Motor Company and Waymo announced they have entered into a multi-year, strategic partnership. In the first phase of this partnership, the companies will integrate Waymo’s autonomous technology – the Waymo Driver – into Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV, which will be added to the Waymo One fleet over time.

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Dorner Previewing its new C3 Belted Curve Conveyor for Sanitary Applications in booth N-5623 at PACK EXPO 2024

Manufacturing Tomorrow

In addition to the new C3, Dorner is demonstrating its full portfolio of conveyor automation solutions that help customers achieve speed and efficiency in their packaging applications.

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Watch: Industry Experts Reveal How to Automate Chemical & Material Processes for Maximum Growth

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The future of the chemical and material industries hinges on collaboration, as industrial growth accelerates, and new competitors disrupt various sectors in the post-COVID industrial boom. Polymer manufacturers , equipment providers , and end-users are collaborating more than ever, with automation being the key driver of this shift. This is bringing a transformation across the value chain, emphasizing data-driven insights and monetization.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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Plastics Industry Was Prepared for Port Shutdowns in Short-lived Strike

Plastics Today

US plastics industry has capacity to address potential supply gaps caused by the ports strike, just as it did during the COVID-19 pandemic, said PLASTICS Chief Economist Pineda.

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Premier Equipment Launches Manufacturing Scholarship for U.S. Veterans

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Premier Equipment announces a $1,000 Veteran Scholarship for U.S. veterans and active military members pursuing careers in manufacturing or engineering. Applications are open until Feb 14, 2025. Scholarship can be used for tuition, textbooks, or educational expenses. Apply now!

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Resin Price Report: Price Relief on the Way

Plastics Today

Polypropylene buyers will finally get some relief after three straight monthly price increases, as lower feedstock costs pass through to resin contracts.

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IOTech Unveils New Capabilities to Address the Challenges of Increased Scalability and Growing Complexity in Edge Deployments

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Latest enhancements to IOTech Edge Manager empower enterprises to seamlessly manage industrial systems at the edge

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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?