Wed.Jun 26, 2024

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AI Capabilities Added to IFS Cloud

Automation World

The newest update to IFS Cloud includes an AI Copilot to help users understand operations data across a company’s supply chain as well industry-specific tooling for maintenance and regulatory compliance.

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IIoT Sensors and Systems with IO-LINK

Design World

IO-Link is an internationally standardized, crossvendor IO technology that enables bidirectional communication to the sensor/actuator level. The fieldbus-independent, open standard can be integrated into any system landscape using standard unshielded cables and point-to-point connectivity. Bidirectional communication enables comprehensive diagnostics and interference-free data transfer.

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AVEVA Unveils InTouch Unlimited HMI/SCADA Capabilities and Pricing

Gary Mintchell

AVEVA (nee Wonderware) HMI/SCADA has been trying for several years to catch up to one of its competitors. Things like unlimited tags and attractive pricing. The unfortunate thing for them is that this is a big company. If you build a company from the ground up (as I’ve advised for years) with a certain financial model, you have a chance to be successful.

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Aveva Updates HMI/SCADA Capabilities and Pricing

Automation World

The new InTouch Unlimited package allows for unlimited tag counts, analytics from the edge to the cloud and includes a process historian.

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Provide Real Value in your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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MVTec Software and Mitsubishi Electric Europe Strengthen Collaboration

Gary Mintchell

Mitsubishi has been collaborating, financing, and partnering busily over the past several months. I’m wondering about a future corporate strategy. This news concerns MVTec Software who develops machine vision software. It has announced inclusion of Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. in the MVTec Technology Partner Program. All models of the Mitsubishi Contact Image Sensors (CIS) use standard interfaces and are therefore directly compatible with MVTec’s software products.

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Plane pollution is putting 52 million Europeans at risk of serious health conditions

E&T

A new study by Transport & Environment finds that high concentrations of tiny particles released when aviation jet fuel is burnt pose a serious health risk to 52 million people living around Europe's busiest airports.

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Rhino horns injected with trackable radioactive material to deter smugglers

E&T

The Rhisotope Project, a South African-based conservation initiative, is harnessing nuclear technology by inserting radioisotopes into live rhino horns. These detectable horn markers can then easily be picked up by existing nuclear security infrastructure at border posts across the world.

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Car manufacturing dips as factories switch to electric models

SMMT

UK car manufacturing output down -11.9% in May as factories continue to retool for an electric mobility future. Almost 70,000 cars made, with output for the UK rising by 9.7% as exports decline by -17.4%. SMMT’s Vision 2035: Ready to Grow shows how output could surpass a million BEVs a year – worth some £290 billion over the next decade – with the right policies in place.

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The AI Revolution and Critical Infrastructure

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AI is changing the way we engage data in industrial operations, and choosing the right model for your desired result is critically important.

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Machine Vision Specialist SICK Expands its Comprehensive Solution with NOVA-powered Smart Camera

i4.0 today

At the UKIVA show, SICK has expanded its comprehensive machine vision portfolio with the UK launch of the Inspector83x 2D AI smart camera, which harnesses the power of SICK’s user-friendly NOVA common development platform. The next-generation 2D vision camera is the fastest on SICK’s NOVA platform, extending the company’s comprehensive portfolio of 2D and 3D machine vision products.

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5 Ways CMMS Software Transformed Broderick's Manufacturing Plant: A Case Study

Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

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Securing the Foundation: Optimizing Governmental Critical Infrastructure

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Learn how to make government services strong and adaptable with our key strategies from Cisco Live 2024 – watch the replay now! Learn how to make government services strong and adaptable with our key strategies from Cisco Live 2024 – watch the replay now!

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BCS report reveals SMEs struggle to hire AI and digital apprentices

Manufacturing Management

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are calling for financial assistance from the next government to train more apprentices in AI, cybersecurity, and data skills, according to new research by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

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Baltimore’s Plastic Pollution Lawsuit Cites Deeply Flawed Study

Plastics Today

The suit filed against Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and other smaller firms proves yet again the adage that a lie travels halfway around the world before the truth gets its shoe’s on.

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Mek marks two years at ITEA's ExplAin project

Manufacturing Management

This collaborative venture which began in 2022 involving 17 partners across 3 countries, aims to transform the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in industrial environments concluding May 2025.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Volkswagen and Rivian sign $5bn deal to share EV architecture and software

E&T

Volkswagen and Rivian have announced a tech joint venture that will see the two companies accelerate the development of electric vehicle (EV) architecture and software for use in both companies’ future EVs.

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Touch Probe Technology Enables Easy Inspection for Moldmakers

Mold Making Technology

Source | Keyence Corp. of America Keyence Corp. of America is introducing the WM-6000 for quality control and metrology applications to enable fast and easy inspection including probe measurement and scanning. Offering a wide area, portability and handheld CMM, it can help fully inspect parts of all sizes in an 82" area. The touch probe technology is designed for taking dimensions, including 3D and GD&T measurements, while the scanning probe can be utilized for quick shape data and rever

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June 2024 Metrology News Magazine

Metrology

This month Metrology News dived into the transformative world of portable measurement devices and its profound impact on advanced manufacturing; we explored the cutting-edge technologies reshaping the precision and efficiency of production processes. The post June 2024 Metrology News Magazine appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Molded Marketing LLC Celebrates 20 Years in Business

Mold Making Technology

Pictured above is Scott Peters, president of Molded Marketing LLC and his wife,Trish Peters. Scott credits Trish as his constant source of confidence in the business and his total support person. Source | Molded Marketing LLC Molded Marketing LLC, located in Burbank, Ohio, celebrates its 20 th anniversary. The company’s founder and CEO, Scott Peters, began his journey with a vision to assist the U.S. moldmaking community via image branding and marketing resources, in order to help it grow

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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LED Optical Micrometer Compensates For Target Tilt

Metrology

Micro-Epsilon has extended its optoCONTROL series of optical micrometers with the optoCONTROL 2700-40, a high performance LED micrometer for the most demanding measurement tasks. Characterised by its high precision and sampling rate with a measuring range of 40 mm, the LED micrometer is suitable for measuring contours, diameters, gaps, edges and segments in a wide range of inline quality control, automated production and machine monitoring applications.

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Injection Mold Tooling Apprenticeship Bridges Gap Between Education, Manufacturing Careers

Mold Making Technology

From left to right: Brayden Janak (apprentice); Logan Vifaquain (CNC machining, programming and CMM); Ron Maillet (GM); Jakob Rickan (CNC machining, CNC lathe, programming and electrode milling); Jack Carignan (CNC machining, programming and apprentice moldmaker) Source | SyBridge Technologies SyBridge Technologies in Fitchburg, Massachusetts and Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School (Monty Tech) announce the success of a long-standing apprenticeship program.

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ZEISS and CleanControlling Alliance To Take Technical Cleanliness To New Level

Metrology

ZEISS and CleanControlling, a leading test laboratory for technical cleanliness, have recently signed a cooperation agreement. The goal of the cooperation is to optimize products and industrial analysis techniques, and to set new market standards. The post ZEISS and CleanControlling Alliance To Take Technical Cleanliness To New Level appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Industry Report: Automotive Outlook, Forecast, Disruptions and Industry Transitions

Mold Making Technology

Source: Thinkstock The June 2024 AutoForecast Solutions Automotive Outlook presentation, delivered at the APMA Annual Conference , offers some valuable insights on current trends and future predictions in the automotive industry. Here are some key takeaways from the presentation: 1. Economic Landscape The global economic landscape is showing signs of recovery, with growth expected across major markets.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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Aibuild Launches AI-powered 3D Printing Software Version 2.0

Metrology

Successful 3D printing adoption, as part of a manufacturing process, is dependent on consistency, repeatability and predictability of outcome. Aibuild is designed to enable fast, efficient and predictable additive manufacturing providing manufacturability insights through online control of printers and real-time sensor information, compiled per build.

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Is your company ready to seize the upcoming growth opportunities in the Chemicals and Materials industry?

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The chemicals and materials sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the twin imperatives of sustainability and growth. Companies are actively exploring key strategies to counter environmental impact and facilitate a circular economy, such as focusing on waste reduction and the development of eco-friendly production processes. This shift is creating significant growth opportunities, particularly in emerging technologies like chemical recycling of plastic materials.

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Paint Shop with EcoQPower Requires About 21% Less Energy to Operate

Fabricating & Metal Work

EcoQPower networks all cooling and heating flows across all process steps to supply each area with exactly what’s needed. Paint shops must become “greener” to help vehicle manufacturers feel certain about meeting their ambitious climate targets. Assessing a technology’s sustainability is a complex task. In a comprehensive life cycle analysis, the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics (IBP) studied the carbon footprint of two different paint shop concepts.

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Python Tutorial Part 7 | Conditional Flow: If Statements

Control.com

The next part of our Python learning journey will touch upon control flow, critical to implementing logic in programs. The concept is broad and the first topic to cover will be if/elif statements.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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Fulkrum to Support Woodside’s U.S. New Energy Projects

Fabricating & Metal Work

Leading provider of inspection, expediting, auditing and technical staffing services, Fulkrum, has been awarded a frame agreement for the provision of third-party inspection services to Woodside’s New Energy projects in the US, including its proposed liquid hydrogen project, H2OK, located in Ardmore, Oklahoma. With this agreement, Fulkrum further establishes its reputation as a leading provider of inspection services for innovative energy projects worldwide.

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Are you leveraging digital transformation to unlock success in the Software-Defined Vehicle arena?

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The automotive sector is experiencing a profound transformation as digitalization turns conventional vehicles into dynamic ‘smartphones on wheels’. Modern connected vehicles are now equipped with advanced functionalities powered by disruptive technologies such as telematics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI). This integration is progressively evolving automobiles into fully-fledged software-defined vehicles (SDVs), where software controls operations, features, and up

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Gema’s Chris Merritt Inducted into PCI Hall of Fame

Fabricating & Metal Work

Gema USA Inc., a Graco Inc. Company, proudly announces the induction of Chris Merritt, retired Vice President of Gema North America, into the Powder Coating Institute (PCI) Hall of Fame. The honor was bestowed upon Chris on June 5, 2024 at the PCI Annual Meeting held in Savannah, Georgia, recognizing his substantial contributions to the powder coating industry.

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Sustainable Data Center Cooling

Manufacturing Tomorrow

In many data centers, water-cooled chillers are paired with an open or closed-circuit cooling tower for heat rejection. Other options include dry coolers, hybrid fluid coolers and adiabatic fluid coolers. It is beneficial to evaluate all heat rejection options to optimize energy and water consumption.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?