Design World

JULY 17, 2024

Contributed by Del Williams When the demand for electronic chips outstrips supply, prices rise, impacting consumers and manufacturers alike. Just as volatile oil markets succumb to geopolitical tensions, shortages, and natural disasters, such factors also impact computer chip supply chains. Fluctuations in chip prices can ripple through the economy, affecting the cost of electronics, vehicles,… The post Manufacturers are “banking” electronic chips to protect against shortages a

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 17, 2024

Cal Newport , computer science professor and author ( Slow Productivity ), noticed a sign while on book promotion tour in England regarding the noxious effects of overly processed food, aka junk food. The message caused a companion thought—junk food for the mind. He had been thinking about how social media, over reliance on smart phones, and the like have corrupted the minds of many throughout the world.

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Design World

JULY 17, 2024

CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group has announced the addition of M12 connector types with D coding to its line of circular connectors and circular cable assemblies. The CDM12 family includes a variety of male or female jack or plug versions with 4-pin contact position options. These M12 D-coded connectors and cables have IP67 ratings, making them suitable for harsh […] The post M12 connector line expanded to include D-coded options appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 17, 2024

A&K Robotics’ autonomous mobility pods are all-electric and offer a new way for people to navigate venues. | Source: A&K Robotics Delta-Q will be providing its battery chargers for A&K Robotics’ autonomous mobility pods. The companies say the partnership will help advance sustainable urban mobility initiatives across British Columbia.

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Design World

JULY 17, 2024

Exoskeletons that enhance a human’s capabilities or enable a human to more readily perform normal tasks are being pursued by several organizations. The former design requirements are the military’s goals, but backpackers and other healthy individuals can take advantage of these designs as well. The latter are desired by individuals with disabilities or physical limitations. […] The post How do sensors impact exoskeletons?

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 17, 2024

There are lots of questions about humanoid robots as they start to make their way into commercial markets. While the “wheels versus legs” debate is the go-to topic, questions about the business model — cost, ROI, etc. — are also top of mind. Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson gave us a quick peek behind the curtain for Digit while speaking at a tech conference this week.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 17, 2024

The SafeAir system autonomously detects flight anomalies and deploys a parachute for drones. | Source: ParaZero Technologies ParaZero Technologies recently received ASTM F3322-22 approval for its SafeAir Mavic 3 system. Operators of DJI’s Mavic 3 drones, who are also using the SaferAir system, will be eligible for approval to fly drones over people and moving vehicles.

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Design World

JULY 17, 2024

Akribis Systems has introduced its SGR Series rod motor positioning module, which features repeatable, submicron accuracy. As equipment and systems in dynamic industries like semiconductors, biotechnology, precision assembly, and battery manufacturing continually get smaller and faster, submicron-level positioning accuracy is critically important. The SGR module is equipped with a high-precision Akribis RDM-A Series coreless direct… The post Akribis Systems introduces rod motor positioning

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Control.com

JULY 17, 2024

University of Bristol researchers successfully developed a four-finger robot hand with tactile fingertips. The hand is capable of rotating objects in all directions while maintaining its grasp.

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Design World

JULY 17, 2024

Quickparts, a provider of custom manufacturing, has announced the launch of a new online tool designed to streamline the request process for volume manufacturing solutions. This innovative tool, available through the Quickparts portal, QuickQuote, caters specifically to customers with large-scale or complex projects, primarily in CNC machining, injection molding, welding, and additive manufacturing.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 17, 2024

Utilizing massive volumes of data is “the next wave of work” for surgical robotics developers, industry vet Mark Toland said in an interview with Medical Design & Outsourcing, a sister publication of The Robot Report. “We’ve all done a good job of building the hands and connecting them to the eyes,” Toland said. “But how do we use the data to start doing more intraoperative assistance algorithms?

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Design World

JULY 17, 2024

The JW Winco product range now includes dowel pins, drill bushings in numerous dimensions, and knurled screws with and without internal hex. Dowel pins DIN 6325 of hardened steel, also known as locating pins, are universal parts that press into fitting bores. They are used in tool and machine construction to secure a precise position,… The post Dowel pins, drill bushings, knurled screws with Hex appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 17, 2024

New CMR Surgical non-executive chair Daniel Moore. | Source: Daniel Moore on LinkedIn CMR Surgical this week appointed Daniel Moore as non-executive chair of its board of directors, effective immediately. Moore brings more than 35 years of experience in the medtech industry, including nearly 20 years spent at Boston Scientific. There, he took up multiple senior executive roles, including president of inter-continental and distribution management.

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Design World

JULY 17, 2024

AutomationDirect has added the CM5-RHMI headless HMI which has all the powerful functionality of the C-more CM5 touch panel HMIs but without display size restrictions. This HDMI-enabled device works with televisions, monitors, projectors, and most any other HDMI display device of any size to display real-time operational data or messages. Or skip the local display… The post C-more CM5 headless HMI from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

JULY 17, 2024

A Chinese wind turbine manufacturer is a step closer to installing its giant floating offshore wind turbine platform in deep sea following its assembly in Guangzhou.

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The Fabricator

JULY 17, 2024

Analysis tools that identify relationships between shop activities and equipment can help uncover the causes of production-related failure.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JULY 17, 2024

Explore Cisco's efforts in Africa to promote digital equality, tech access, and gender equity. Then, join the learning community.

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The Fabricator

JULY 17, 2024

El experto en prensas dobladoras David Bishop, disipa algunos mitos comunes cuando se trata de herramientas para prensas.

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Plastics News

JULY 17, 2024

What are the latest trends for mergers and acquisitions in the plastics industry? Where is the market going? These questions and more are answered through in our Midyear M&A Report.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JULY 17, 2024

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Plastics News

JULY 17, 2024

A company marking its 60th anniversary is a big milestone. Having the same employee — other than the owner, of course — with the same company for 60 years really stands out.

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Cisco Manufacturing

JULY 17, 2024

The manufacturing industry is experiencing seismic shifts, from the departure of skilled workers creating a talent gap to rising interest rates prompting constant budget re-evaluations. These factors, coupled with constant pressure to drive outcomes demands that we are business first, and technology second.

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Plastics News

JULY 17, 2024

Sugarcreek, Ohio-based ProVia LLC will buy two properties in Dalton, Ohio, in preparation for an expansion that will add space for both fiberglass and steel door production.

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Plastics Today

JULY 17, 2024

Dive into strategic insights behind investments by the nominee for vice president and discover how his vision for decentralization, patient consumerism, and automation could reshape your future.

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Plastics News

JULY 17, 2024

Join us on August 13 at 2 p.m. EST for Plastics In Politics Livestream! In this month’s Livestream, we’ll talk about the EPA announcing it will restart efforts to regulate fluorination coating of plastic bottles after it lost a key court case, and we’ll look at how August will be crunch time for a California bill that would further restrict plastic shopping bags there and what that debate tells us about EPR implementation.

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The Fabricator

JULY 17, 2024

The AWS Foundation has announced 14 U.S. secondary, post-secondary, and welder training facilities will receive grant funding of up to $25,000 per location to enhance and expand welding education programs.

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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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Plastics News

JULY 17, 2024

Forvia says its flexible, automated door panel manufacturing lines at plants in Michigan and Tennessee give the French supplier a giant leg up on its competition.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 17, 2024

(CNW Group/Les Entreprises Bourget Inc.) JOLIETTE — Entreprises Bourget, a road maintenance company, released a statement describing the position of the Ministère des Transports du Québec as “erratic”, pointing to the recent report by the Vérificateur général du Québec (VGQ), which notes that the deterioration of the road network’s pavements is increasing.

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Plastics News

JULY 17, 2024

Miter Brands' $3.1 billion acquisition of PGT Innovations Inc. topped the list of major plastics processing merger and acquisition deals in the first half of 2024.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 17, 2024

Mytra, a startup looking to improve industrial productivity by automating material flow, using a range of technologies including autonomous mobile robots, has launched with $78 million in funding. It also has attracted partners including one of the leading US grocers, and ex-Tesla and Rivian robotics and manufacturing leaders.

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