Design World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This year’s Hannover Messe trade fair (said to be the world’s largest industrial trade show) takes place from April 22-26 in this northern German city, and some may say the outlook for manufacturing is uncertain. For sure, in his opening remarks, Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairperson of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG listed many reasons… The post Hannover Messe focusing on AI’s impact for 2024 trade fair appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Colo.-based Scythe Robotics is adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charge port for its M.52 robot lawnmower. The company said this move will integrate NACS capabilities into their all-electric, fully autonomous commercial mower as early as Q4 2024. NACS , also known as the “Tesla Charger” or SAE J3400, is becoming the standard in electric vehicle (EV) charging, according to Scythe.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

By Mark Jones I recently saw my first icicle of the year. It was a small, wiggly thing. I know why thanks to some of the ice-related discoveries of the past year. In an example of curiosity driven research, the observation that icicles aren’t perfect cones led researchers to ask why. No one had explained… The post Technical thinking: We still don’t know everything about ice appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

ABB says its robotics story started in 1974 with what it calls the “sale of the world’s first commercial, all-electric robot, the IRB 6.” In 2024, 50 years later, ABB’s robotics portfolio is stronger than ever with new industrial robot arms, collaborative robot arms, and autonomous mobile robots. ABB will be celebrating 50 years of robotic innovation throughout 2024.

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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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Control.com

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Using a Raspberry Pi and the OpenPLC software platform, create a simple PLC that can be programmed in ladder diagrams with remote access and I/O monitoring dashboards.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Contributed by Frances Richards It’s no secret that copper and aluminum are both effective conductors of electricity. Further, most engineers and system designers know that copper is a better conductor and easier to work with, while aluminum is lighter weight and less expensive. Beyond these widely known characteristics, let’s take a closer look at the […] The post What’s the difference between copper and aluminum industrial cable?

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Design World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Secure Integration Server (SIS) from Softing Industrial offers a structured solution for complex server architectures. It combines various OPC UA servers at the automation level with their associated address spaces. This enables a standardized mapping of these address spaces by the OPC UA Companion Specification. The data provided in this way is then available… The post Softing Industrial’s server sets new connectivity and security standards appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Medical Microinstruments announced today that it raised $110 million in a Series C financing round to help commercialize its surgical robot. Fidelity Management & Research Company led the round. Medical Microinstruments said in a news release that it marks the largest-ever investment in microsurgery innovation. The company plans to use the funds to support the commercialization of its Symani surgical system in high-growth markets.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A crane, rope, or chain may be required when something needs lifting – plus anchoring points on the load. JW Winco offers a wide range of solutions to fasten the load securely. The classic and simplest lifting points are lifting eye bolts, when a female threaded hole is present the DIN 580, lifting bolt is… The post Securely fasten loads appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Skyports Drone Services, a specialist in drone logistics, surveys, and monitoring, has agreed a strategic partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to explore the feasibility of middle-mile drone logistics in the New York and New Jersey region.

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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?

Design World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Motion Industries Inc. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Perfetto Manufacturing and SER Hydraulics. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be finalized at the end of February. The affiliated organizations are well-established, with Perfetto in business since 1986 and SER Hydraulics since 1978.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

ABB is celebrating 50 years of robotic innovation throughout 2024. Here, Marc Segura, president ABB Robotics Division, identifies three drivers for robotics-driven AI solutions in 2024, as ABB continues expansion into new segments not previously served by robotic automation.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In a world where technology continually reshapes our lives, the unsung heroes of innovation are often the materials that make up the things we use every day. From the cars we drive to the phones in our hands, our experience of the world is fundamentally affected by the materials we have created. Materials throughout history The fields of materials science and engineering have always stood at the forefront of innovation, with the development of new materials consistently being a catalyst for tech

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Scythe Robotics, the Colorado-based company developing advanced, commercial-grade autonomous solutions for the landscape industry, says it has adopted the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charge port for M.52. This proactive move will integrate NACS capabilities into their all-electric, fully autonomous commercial mower as early as Q4 2024.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Operators must adhere to specific safety measures and use appropriate PPE to mitigate the inherent risks associated with laser and plasma cutting.

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How optical rotary encoders can provide real-time motion feedback on motion applications using stepper motor-driven linear actuators.

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Metrology

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

After record orders in both 2021 and 2022, robot sales in North American declined by 30% in 2023, according to the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). The post North America Industrial Robot Orders Decline 30 Percent Over Record 2022 appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Not to be confused with their digital assistant predecessors, artificial intelligence co-pilot tech leverages multi-disciplinary datasets for analysis and insights to help manufacturing workers and potentially complete large portions of work independently.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The cost of a compressor extends beyond the initial purchase price. While the price tag indicates the buying costs, the total cost of ownership (TCO) encompasses additional expenses such as maintenance and energy costs. Understanding the difference is crucial when considering the purchase and operation of a compressor. Often, the total cost of ownership (TCO) is attributed to the initial investment in equipment.

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From understanding the core OEE formula to applying it effectively and deciding between standalone and integrated OEE products, Jim Toman of system integrator Grantek offers valuable advice.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Researchers at the Wyss Center work on the Synapsuit exosuit project. | Source: Wyss Center Researchers at the Wyss Center have an ongoing project to develop AI algorithms that use brain signals to control a lightweight exosuit. The Synapsuit project aims to develop high-performance algorithms that decode complex brain signals. In turn, these signals control a lightweight, soft, wearable exosuit that supports arm and hand movement in real-time.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

French startup hoping to develop Ballarat manufacturing hub says its dirigibles will transport freight too cumbersome for road Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast They’re huge, can float through the air, and are synonymous with one of history’s most notorious transport disasters – but airships could be set for a cargo-oriented, green renaissance.

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NIST

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As CEO of International Filter Manufacturing Corporation (IFM), I lead an air filtration manufacturing and distribution company that serves customers worldwide. We’re based in Litchfield, Illinois, where our company’s manufacturing facility remains. We have expanded operations across the Midwest, with an office located in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded by Cecilia Ewing, a self-taught filtration entrepreneur with a strong desire to increase small business sales to the federal government

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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

BRAMPTON — The Ontario government is investing $751,607 to support 3,914 laid-off automotive employees impacted by the recent closure of Stellantis automotive assembly plants in Peel and Durham regions. The funding will allow Unifor National to run action centres in Brampton and Oshawa that will try to connect the impacted workers and their families with supports and services.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Part of one of the world’s largest automation and robotics companies, Yaskawa Southern Africa is a pioneer in innovative technologies, not least when it comes to adopting burgeoning trends and automated solutions. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking force in a plethora of sectors, including transportation, healthcare, finance, and agriculture.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As head of the Cisco Trust Office , Matt Fussa leads a global team that partners with government agencies, regulators, and customers to help shape cybersecurity regulation and manage cyber risk.

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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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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The agency is reminding medical device companies to evaluate reliability of third-party testing before FDA submission citing uptick of fabricated, duplicated, and unreliable data.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Omron’s new medium-payload autonomous mobile robots, the MD-650 and the MD-900, are launching as complete solutions with top modules by ROEQ, a leader in mobile robotic equipment. Businesses looking to deploy autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in their facility often realize that an AMR without a top module is like a robot arm without a gripper.

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The $25 million facility will be dedicated to the assembly of high-volume minimally invasive catheters and other medical devices that require precision manual assembly.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The method identifies magnetic materials solely based on their crystal structure, eliminating the need for time-consuming experiments and simulations Single-molecule magnets (SMMs) are exciting materials. In a recent breakthrough, researchers from Tokyo University of Science have used deep learning to predict SMMs from 20,000 metal complexes.

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