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Market Dynamics

Gary Mintchell

Podcast Audio and Video Posted Many times in my career I have hired into a company during the initial surge of a market. Good jobs. Excitement. Opportunity to work on new things. Then the market matured or collapsed usually due to external forces such as technology changes or consumer behavior. I hit recreation vehicles at a high point followed by high inflation and gasoline price surges.

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ABB’s SP4 motor line is now available in severe duty enclosures

Design World

ABB continues to help companies increase motor efficiency by as much as 20% by expanding the ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 motor line. The development of the new cast-iron totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) severe-duty motor marks the second phase of ABB’s SP4 technology launch. This model is uniquely designed for applications in hazardous environments with certifications for… The post ABB’s SP4 motor line is now available in severe duty enclosures appeared first on Design World.

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ObotX seeks partners for new robot it says equals humanoid capability

Robotics Business Review

A major concern about humanoid robots is their expense, but mobile manipulators provide an alternative. ObotX has patented a unique kinematic that provides a similar range of motion to a dual-armed, humanoid robot, but at a much lower price point. The company is looking for partners to take “Elon” to market. ObotX offers its system with an open-source license that makes all content, patents, drawings, instructions, and software, free to use for personal and research purposes.

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Bosch Rexroth: A strategic partner committed to your success

Design World

In the ever-evolving world of engineering, finding a parts supplier who truly prioritizes your needs can be a game-changer. Bosch Rexroth stands out as a strategic ally in this respect, offering not just advanced components but a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to tackle even the most complex engineering challenges. With a portfolio that spans… The post Bosch Rexroth: A strategic partner committed to your success appeared first on Design World.

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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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Early bird registration ends today for RoboBusiness 2024

Robotics Business Review

Register now to get early bird pricing for RoboBusiness 2024. Today is the deadline for early bird registration for RoboBusiness 2024, the leading event focused on the development of commercial robots and robotics businesses. It will be on Oct. 16 and 17 in Santa Clara, Calif. Register now to save $200 on full conference passes! Starting tomorrow, prices will increase from $595 to the regular rate of $795.

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igus to exhibit engineering and automation solutions at IMTS 2024

Design World

igus, the global leader in motion plastics, is excited to announce its participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. The event will be held from September 9-14, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. This year, igus will showcase its latest advancements at two booths, highlighting its commitment to improving motion and automating… The post igus to exhibit engineering and automation solutions at IMTS 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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Quick access fastener vs a traditional screw?

Design World

The main advantages of a quick access fastener over a traditional screw are the reduced time and effort required operate it. Quick-access fasteners typically require only a quarter-turn or other single-motion to release, allowing for quick and easy access to the component being secured. This can be particularly beneficial in applications where frequent access is… The post Quick access fastener vs a traditional screw?

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Understanding Hairpin Stators in High-Efficiency Motors

Control.com

Hairpin motors are becoming popular with electric vehicle manufacturers, but what sets them apart from traditional electric motors? And, if they are so great, why not use them in all applications?

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Battery the size of a human hair could power medical robots inside the body

E&T

A tiny battery the width of a human hair could be used to power autonomous robots for drug delivery within the human body, researchers have discovered.

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Festo Unveils Preassembled Air Preparation Units For Food and Beverage Industry

Control.com

Festo has launched a line of preconfigured, assembled, and tested compressed air preparation units for the food and beverage industry, providing companies with safe quality air right out of the box.

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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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UK and New Zealand to collaborate on offshore wind energy

E&T

The UK government has unveiled plans to collaborate with New Zealand to develop the offshore wind energy sector.

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OLogic joins NVIDIA’s Partner Network to aid robotics, AI designers

Robotics Business Review

OLogic has worked with Verdant Robotics to integrate NVIDIA Jetson into the company’s Sharpshooter smart sprayer. | Source: OLogic OLogic Inc., which helps robotics and artificial intelligence companies design and produce their systems, this week announced that it is joining the NVIDIA Partner Network. The company claimed that the network will help it use NVIDIA’s computing platforms “to usher in a new era of intelligent and functional robotic systems.” The Santa Clara, C

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The UK has Europe’s greenest bus fleet as figures show surge in uptake

E&T

Zero-emission buses now represent a quarter of all new registrations, with the UK achieving the greenest bus fleet in Europe, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has said.

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Yaskawa Motoman’s new 185,000-square-foot headquarters boosts robotics manufacturing capacity in North America

Automation Mag

Yaskawa America, Motoman Robotics Division (Yaskawa Motoman) has completed an expansion to its headquarters in Miamisburg, Ohio. The 185,000-square-foot state-of-the-art addition will reportedly nearly double the size of the company’s current production space, optimizing its operational capacity to meet the growing demand of the automation industry.

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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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Top Plastics Industry M&A and Performance Trends of 2024, So Far

Plastics Today

M&A transactions have maintained a steady pace from the previous year, and while overall performance for plastics businesses has been flat, market conditions are expected to improve in the second half of the year.

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Neptune Medical raises $97M for surgical robotics, spins out Jupiter Endovascular

Robotics Business Review

Jupiter Endovascular is working to develop a new class of endovascular procedures using Endoportal Control. | Source: Jupiter Endovascular The ability to robotically steer catheters can improve endovascular procedures, according to medical device providers. Neptune Medical yesterday announced $97 million in Series D financing and the launch of subsidiary Jupiter Endovascular Inc.

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More Sustainable Mining with Cisco

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Learn more about advanced technologies in mining that are actively contributing to reaching goals in the global sustainability agenda.

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Ready-to-use Soft/Rigid Combo Materials Sustainably Accelerate Time to Market

Plastics Today

Sabic and Lubrizol have collaborated to develop compatible materials that help end users achieve sustainability goals while streamlining manufacturing through part consolidation.

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

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Jobs lost as Coventry engineering company ceases trading

Manufacturing Management

Jobs have been lost at a Coventry-based engineering company which has ceased trading following a downturn in trade and cashflow difficulties, Insider Media reported.

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Leadership Changes at Reifenhäuser

Plastics Today

Ulrich Reifenhäuser, chief sales officer for more than 25 years at the plastics extrusion technology company, is succeeded by Marcel Perrevort, former managing director of Reifenhäuser Blown Film.

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Specialist manufacturer sold to US adhesive giant

Manufacturing Management

HS Butyl, the UK’s largest maker and distributor of butyl tapes, has been sold to NYSE-listed HB Fuller, the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, Business Desk reported.

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Where is FDA on Microplastics?

Plastics Today

FDA sees no connection between microplastics and human health. So why dedicate a new website to tracking them?

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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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Vedanta Aluminium Appoints Luca Zipponi as CEO, Rolled Products

Dinesh Mishra

New Delhi, August 13th, 2024: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has announced the appointment of Luca Zipponi as the CEO of Rolled Products. In this role, Luca will be responsible for driving growth and overseeing all operations related to the product group, which finds various applications in automotive, insulations, power projects, electrical, and packaging, to name a few.

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Volthium’s Rackmount batteries achieve UL9540A certification

Canadian Manufacturing

integrated UL1077 circuit breaker, M10 battery terminals supporting cables up to AWG-4/0 (CNW Group/VOLTHIUM) MONTRÉAL — Volthium, a Canadian manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, achieves UL9540A certification for its Rackmount 3U batteries. Additionally, Volthium has secured UL9540 certification for its complete energy storage systems (ESS) in partnership with the following 48V inverter brands: Schneider, LuxPowerTek, and Sol-Ark.

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Informa Markets Engineering Launches First of Its Kind, Sustainable Manufacturing Expo in North America

Manufacturing Tomorrow

This new event, dedicated to showcasing the latest technologies, innovations and thought leadership for progressing sustainable manufacturing processes forward, will take place February 4-5, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.

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First Choice Beverage to invest $50M in plant modernization

Canadian Manufacturing

MISSISSAUGA — First Choice Beverage, a Mississauga, Ont.-based producer of juice and dairy alternative products, is investing $50 million to boost its manufacturing capacity. The company will acquire new equipment, including robotics and automation features, to meet growing consumer demand. In support of this investment, the Ontario government is providing First Choice Beverage, a subsidiary of Lee Li Holdings, with $5 million in funding through the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competit

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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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FORTNA Named in Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Supply Chain Execution Technologies, 2024

Manufacturing Tomorrow

FORTNA acknowledged in the Digital Twins, WES and Warehouse Simulation and Modeling Technology Categories

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Ganfeng Lithium acquires 14.9% stake in Pastos Grandes

Canadian Manufacturing

VANCOUVER — Lithium Americas (Argentina) finalizes an agreement with a Ganfeng Lithium subsidiary. Under this agreement, Ganfeng Lithium has acquired $70 million in newly issued shares of Proyecto Pastos Grandes S.A. (PGCo), Lithium Argentina’s wholly-owned subsidiary that holds the Pastos Grandes project in Salta, Argentina. This transaction represents a 14.9 per cent stake in PGCo and Pastos Grandes. “The completion of this transaction is an important step forward for the combined effort

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Staffing Company for John Deere, Yamaha Supplier Placed Children in Dangerous Jobs

MBT

Investigators uncovered child labor at a facility that produces outdoor power equipment.

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TC Energy sell Portland Natural Gas Transmission System for $1.14B

Canadian Manufacturing

CALGARY — Energy and its partner Northern New England Investment Company, a subsidiary of Énergir, have sold the Portland Natural Gas Transmission System (PNGTS) for a gross purchase price of US$1.14 billion. This amount includes US$250 million of outstanding senior notes held by PNGTS, which are now assumed by the buyers. “Completing this transaction demonstrates continued progress towards delivering on $3 billion in asset divestitures and enhancing our balance sheet strength,” said

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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!