Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 16, 2024
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.
Design World
AUGUST 16, 2024
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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Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 16, 2024
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.
Design World
AUGUST 16, 2024
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.
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
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Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 16, 2024
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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Control.com
AUGUST 16, 2024
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?
E&T
AUGUST 16, 2024
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.
Control.com
AUGUST 16, 2024
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.
E&T
AUGUST 16, 2024
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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Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
AUGUST 16, 2024
Learn more about advanced technologies in mining that are actively contributing to reaching goals in the global sustainability agenda.
NIST Manufacturing
AUGUST 16, 2024
Media Contact: Madeline Broas, madeline.broas [at] chips.gov (madeline[dot]broas[at]chips[dot]gov). Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S.
E&T
AUGUST 16, 2024
The UK government has unveiled plans to collaborate with New Zealand to develop the offshore wind energy sector.
Automation Mag
AUGUST 16, 2024
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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Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 16, 2024
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
Plastics Today
AUGUST 16, 2024
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.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 16, 2024
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.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 16, 2024
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 rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. In the event of a defect, recall, or customer complaint, manufacturers must quickly identify and trace the affected parts and components, including their maintenance, installation, and purchase history – back to the purchase order.
Manufacturing Management
AUGUST 16, 2024
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.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 16, 2024
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.
Manufacturing Management
AUGUST 16, 2024
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.
Dinesh Mishra
AUGUST 16, 2024
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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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.
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 16, 2024
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.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
AUGUST 16, 2024
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.
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 16, 2024
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
Gil Automation
AUGUST 16, 2024
In the field of electrical engineering, dependability and safety are crucial. The circuit breaker is one essential part that makes sure of both. Because of its durability and adaptability, Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) are one of the many sorts that are frequently utilized in commercial, industrial, and residential settings. But a crucial feature that frequently gets overlooked but is essential to their efficacy is the frame size.
Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar
Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 16, 2024
Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell 2.1 per cent to $69.6 billion in June, as sales for the transportation equipment, chemical product and primary metal subsectors moved lower. Overall, the agency says sales were down in 17 of the 21 subsectors. Sales in the transportation equipment subsector dropped 2.9 per cent to $11.0 billion in June as sales of motor vehicle parts fell 5.6 per cent and the aerospace product and parts group lost 2.9 per cent.
E&T
AUGUST 16, 2024
Global premium electric mobility technology company Zeekr has reached a milestone of delivering 300,000 electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide since the launch of its first model in April 2021.
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 16, 2024
Toronto’s Trinity Bellwoods Park (CNW Group/WK Kellogg Co) MISSISSAUGA — Kellogg’s launches Two Scoops Raisin Bran Crunch cereal in Canada with a blend of oats, multi-grain flakes and raisins with the taste of honey. To promote the launch, Kellogg’s placed an object in Toronto’s Trinity Bellwoods Park containing 100 boxes of the product.
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