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

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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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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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How is Generative AI disrupting the ICT ecosystem and unleashing new growth opportunities across different verticals?

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) with disruptive technologies like machine learning (ML), robotics, natural language processing (NLP), and edge computing is transforming conventional data management and processing, enabling machines to generate content, images, and even code. This implies that to support the training/deployment of GenAI models and facilitate personalized customer experience (CX), AI providers are being pushed to invest in scalable infrastructure and

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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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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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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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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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A Foundation for AI and ML: Cisco Intelligent Industrial IoT Network Drives Uptime, Yield, Security, and Revenue

Cisco Manufacturing

As AI took center stage at Cisco Live US, we looked at how intelligent Industrial IoT networks are enabling manufacturers to reduce downtime, increase production throughput and equipment effectiveness, while improving networking operations and reducing their total cost of ownership.

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Enhancing Machine Safety with Allen Bradley SMC Plus

DO Supply

Machine safety holds prime importance in any industrial setup. It not only enhances the productivity and efficiency of the machine but also assures the well-being and safety of the workers. In this context, the Smart Motor Controller (SMC) Plus by Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation has emerged as a key player, ensuring machine safety and efficiency. The SMC… The post Enhancing Machine Safety with Allen Bradley SMC Plus first appeared on Do Supply Tech Support.

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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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Industrial Filtration: A Make or Break Process for Efficiency

Gil Automation

Industrial filtration is a vital process in many manufacturing and production facilities, playing a key role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of various operations. The success of a production line can hinge on effective industrial filtration. What is Industrial Filtration? Industrial filtration involves separating solids from liquids or gases using a filter medium.

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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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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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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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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!

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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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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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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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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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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.

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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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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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Hexagon and Paperless Parts Slash Quoting Times for America’s Precision Manufacturers

Fabricating & Metal Work

At Paperless Parts’ annual user conference, POWER, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and Paperless Parts announced a strategic partnership designed to accelerate the adoption of modern quoting software by forward-thinking custom part manufacturers. Through its broad portfolio of products and top-tier customer service, Hexagon has become synonymous with high-quality, industry-tested solutions across the entire manufacturing lifecycle.

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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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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.