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Johnson brings wealth of experience to new position

Design World

Recently, WAGO named Paul Johnson the new Industry Manager for Railroads and Transportation. After serving time in the military, Johnson spent 23 years with Norfolk Southern Railway where he eventually became Controls System Engineer overseeing the installation and upgrades to the yard as well as new Process Control Systems. Paul comes to WAGO having spent… The post Johnson brings wealth of experience to new position appeared first on Design World.

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NVIDIA announces new robotics products at GTC 2024

Robotics Business Review

NVIDIA CEO Jenson Huang ended his GTC 2024 keynote backed by life size images of all of the various humanoids in development and powered by the Jetson Orin computer. | Credit: Eugene Demaitre SAN JOSE, Calif. — The NVIDIA GTC 2024 keynote kicked off like a rock concert yesterday at the SAP Arena. More than 15,000 attendees filled the arena in anticipation of CEO Jensen Huang’s annual presentation of the latest product news from NVIDIA.

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Ultra-low profile XY-theta nanopositioning stage uses air bearings

Design World

PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a unique planar XY-theta-Z nanopositioning stage based on air bearings and direct drive motors. Unlike conventional multi-axis stages, the A-361 employs only one moving platform shared among all three axes. One of its advantages is the ultra-low profile of only 40 mm, despite featuring an integrated vacuum chuck to accommodate […] The post Ultra-low profile XY-theta nanopositioning stage uses air bearings appeared first on Design World.

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Mobile Industrial Robots launches MiR1200 autonomous pallet jack

Robotics Business Review

NVIDIA provided new AI capabilities for the MiR1200 Pallet Jack. Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, are among the systems benefitting from the latest advances in artificial intelligence. Mobile Industrial Robots A/S today at LogiMAT launched the MiR1200 Pallet Jack, which it said uses 3D vision and AI to identify pallets for pickup and delivery “with unprecedented precision.” “The MiR1200 Pallet Jack is our latest effort to push the boundaries in auto

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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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Acing a custom manufacturing job

Design World

If you golf, or even attempt mini-golf, you know it all comes down to putting. Whether you are trying to lower your handicap, make the tour, or simply putt your way through the laughing clown obstacle while on a family vacation, the entire game comes down to putting. Bruce Rearick from Burnt Edges Consulting in… The post Acing a custom manufacturing job appeared first on Design World.

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Case Study: I/O Keeps Medical-Grade Water Flowing

Automation World

Specialty Water Technologies' automated water-quality monitoring systems use Weidmuller USA's u-remote I/O to monitor sensors in the water-purification process.

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Teradyne’s Ujjwal Kumar to keynote Robotics Summit & Expo

Robotics Business Review

Teradyne’s Robotics Group is one of the world’s leading providers of collaborative robot arms and autonomous mobile robots. In 2023, the group generated $375 million in revenue from Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR). Teradyne has said its market penetration for robotics is under 5%, leaving Teradyne with plenty of room for long-term growth.

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Is the EV Revolution Running Out of Juice?

Plastics Today

Heady market forecasts and automaker strategies are taking a hit as roadblocks emerge.

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ABB Robotics unveils new AMR with Visual SLAM navigation

Robotics Business Review

ABB says it will continue to advance its portfolio to meet the growing market needs for mobile robots. | Source: ABB ABB Robotics has announced its first Flexley Tug T702 autonomous mobile robot (AMR). ABB equipped the Flexley Tug with AI-based Visual SLAM navigation technology and its new AMR Studio software. The company says this technology simplifies configuration and can reduce commissioning time by up to 20%.

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£58bn electricity grid revamp urgently needed to support renewables, operator says

E&T

A £58bn revamp of the UK’s energy grid is needed to connect a raft of new offshore wind facilities to be built off the Scottish coast, the regulator has said.

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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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The Intuitive da Vinci 5’s top design changes: ‘This is groundbreaking for robotic surgery’

Robotics Business Review

Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci 5 is the device developer’s fifth-generation surgical robotics system. | Source: Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci 5 has more than 150 design enhancements and innovations since the surgical robotics developer’s fourth-generation systems, including one feature that an Intuitive leader described as “groundbreaking.

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The world’s ‘first bio-circular data centre’ will see algae recycled into energy

E&T

Industry and academia are coming together in a new R&D project to harness excess heat from data centres to grow algae, which can then be recycled into energy.

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Economist: Slowdown across U.S. economy inevitable

The Fabricator

Economist Dan North says, while some sweet spots remain in the U.S. economy, nearly every indicator points to a slowdown in 2024.

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Breakthrough Bottle Cap Made from Bacteria Fermentation

Plastics Today

A plastic-like polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymer cap that’s recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable yields zero microplastics.

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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?

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Recognising an innovative start-up

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: SiteHive Australian environmental management software and hardware manufacturer, SiteHive, was a stand-out finalist for the 2023 Awards. The Outstanding Start-Up Award, proudly sponsored by BlueRock, recognises an Australian manufacturing start-up that has introduced a new product to market, filling a market gap. A finalist for the Outstanding Start-Up Award, SiteHive, has been innovating the environmental management space over the last five years.

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AI-powered Conveying Technology Helps Plastics Processors Bridge Labor Gap

Plastics Today

Conair invites NPE2024 attendees to a hands-on demonstration of its labor- and cost-saving auxiliary equipment.

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Fortescue the first to use ammonia as a marine fuel

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Fortescue Fortescue achieves world’s first use of ammonia as a marine fuel in a dual-fuelled ammonia-powered vessel in the Port of Singapore. Fortescue, with the support of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully conducted the world’s first use of ammonia, in combination with diesel in the combustion process, as a marine fuel onboard the Singapore-flagged ammonia-powered vessel, the Fortesc

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The metal fabrication business, accelerated with tech

The Fabricator

Columnist Caleb Chamberlain recalls the days of the IBM-compatible computer, massive calculators, and a starkly different time in U.S. manufacturing. Things have changed—and mostly for the better.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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Cisco Launches CCST IT Support Certification: Your Pathway to a Career in IT

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Have you ever considered pursuing a career in information technology (IT) or IT support but found yourself unsure of where to start?

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The metal fabrication business, accelerated with tech

The Fabricator

Columnist Caleb Chamberlain recalls the days of the IBM-compatible computer, massive calculators, and a starkly different time in U.S. manufacturing. Things have changed—and mostly for the better.

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Cisco Secure Access named Leader in Zero Trust Network Access

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is a critical component to increase productivity and reduce risk in today’s hyper-distributed environments.

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Speed Up CHIPS Funding, Before It’s Too Late

Industry Week

Announced with fanfare, semiconductor and EV battery plants are now stuck in red tape.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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Laser Cutting Made Easy with the new ByCut Eco

Fabricating & Metal Work

Thanks to the intuitive BySoft Cell Control Cut software, the ByCut Eco is operated quickly and easily. The ByCut Eco is distinguished by its efficiency as well as its simplicity: Expert and novice users alike will find it both easy to navigate and operate. The new ByCut Eco is the fiber laser for getting started and hitting the ground running, which makes it the attractive laser cutting system for successful sheet metal processing.

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New motor designs redefine capabilities

Motion Control Tips

Electric motors are at the core of industrial motion control. From servo and stepper motors to various linear motor designs, demand for these motors across a wide range of applications is only expected to increase. The rise in automation and ongoing electrification calls for more efficient electric motors and more diversified and specialized designs to […] The post New motor designs redefine capabilities appeared first on Motion Control Tips.

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Tool Steel Improves the Efficiency of Molds, Injection Molding Using AM

Mold Making Technology

A test plate produced with Printdur HCT material. Source: AddUp AddUp will soon be releasing Printdur HCT, a tool steel optimized for injection molding that meets all customer requirements such as corrosion resistance, hardness and wear resistance for injection molding applications. The Printdur HCT was developed by Swiss Steel Group (SSG) based on the conventional standard tool steel 1.2083/AISI420 tailored for additive manufacturing (AM) with focus on powder bed fusion machines like AddUp̵

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Discover cutting-edge automation and robotics technologies at Automation UK

i4.0 today

In less than three months’ time Automation UK will return to the CBS Arena in Coventry on 18-19 June. This renowned event is recognised for bringing industrial automation and robotics to life. The wide spectrum of features in the show ensures it delivers something for everyone. This includes showcasing the very latest innovative technologies and solutions, to providing an abundance of thought-provoking seminars where visitors can soak up the knowledge and be inspired to improve their own busines

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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Join us for “Machines in motion: A safety primer” webinar on April 10!

Automation Mag

Join Manufacturing AUTOMATION , Plant and MRO on April 10 for an educational webinar on strategies for ensuring worker safety around constantly moving machinery. Manufacturing factory floors today comprise of a variety of machines in motion, including assembly lines, robots and AMRs, to name a few. However, working alongside these machines poses inherent risks.

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Mold Materials, 3D Printing Technologies for Next-Gen Moldmaking

Mold Making Technology

Source (clockwise) | Steel 21, Trumpf, Molder’s World and TCI Precision Metals. The injection molding process all starts with a metal mold. The type of material — whether it’s made of steel, aluminum or beryllium copper — used to make a mold is critical to the success of the final plastic part. The processes and technologies used to produce these molds are also just as pivotal.

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Rockwell Automation partners with NVIDIA to increase scale and scope of AI in manufacturing

Automation Mag

Rockwell Automation is collaborating with NVIDIA to accelerate a next-generation industrial architecture. The collaboration will reportedly help automation customers create factories of the future. “Our work with NVIDIA is poised to help accelerate the future of industrial operations and create value across our portfolio of software, hardware, and services – from the cloud to the factory floor,” said Jordan Reynolds, vice president, Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy, Rockwell Automation.

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Quality Issues Involving China-made Plastic Syringes ‘More Widespread’ Than FDA Thought

Plastics Today

The agency has issued warning letters to US-based Medline and Sol-Millennium as well as syringe manufacturers in China.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!