Design World

AUGUST 14, 2024

Recently, Design World got the chance to interview Rüdiger Knevels, CEO of Rollon Group about the Rollon-Timken business and new brands that have joined the Rollon family. Though the conversation was primarily focused on the U.S. market, it also touched on Rollon’s global approach and capacity as a global brand. Rudi, what is Rollon showing… The post An interview with CEO Rüdiger Knevels: The future of Rollon Group in the U.S. appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 14, 2024

DroneUp said its ecosystem can perform deliveries for retail stores, QSRs, medical organizations, college campuses, and more. Source: DroneUp DroneUp LLC last week announced that it has completed 500 deliveries in a single day. In addition to increasing the number of flights to reach this milestone, the company said it has improved the pilot-to-drone ratio required to safely accomplish each flight. “We are excited about this achievement, but it’s only the beginning of what’s po

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Design World

AUGUST 14, 2024

Asahi Kasei Engineering (AEC) will introduce its cloud-based predictive maintenance service V-MO for monitoring ocean vessel motors at the Shipbuilding, Machinery, and Marine Technology (SSM) 2024 event in Europe. Launched in 2023, V-MO can contribute to stable operation and reduced downtime of oceangoing vessels. AEC developed the V-MO service jointly with Mitsui O.S.K.

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Automation World

AUGUST 14, 2024

Using probabilistic modeling, advanced tools enable companies to assess the financial and emissions impact of various sustainability projects, offering practical pathways towards net-zero emissions using current technologies.

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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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Design World

AUGUST 14, 2024

Motion Industries, Inc., has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Canadian-based LSI Supply Inc. and its sister company 273 Ontario (which trades as LSI). The transaction is expected to close later this month, subject to customary closing conditions. Headquartered in Windsor, Ontario, LSI Supply has five area locations and distributes… The post Motion enters into agreement to purchase industrial products distributor appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 14, 2024

My first Automation Fair was 1997. I think last year was the first I missed since. Not sure if I’ll be there or not this year. Depends on what they might be showing. Or whether they invite me as media/analyst. I don’t pay in order to promote them. This year is Anaheim in mid-November. According to the link from the email they sent me, this year will cost you money.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 14, 2024

As the demand for robotics as a service and software as a service continues to grow, so does the opportunity for providers of such services. Ilia Baranov, the co-founder and CEO of Polymath Robotics Inc., will share his experience and advice at RoboBusiness 2024. The global software-as-a-service (SaaS) market was valued at $237.55 billion in 2023, according to Fortune Business Insights.

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Design World

AUGUST 14, 2024

Rotor Clip has launched its new, patented InterShim Wave Spring design. Engineered for high-acceleration electric motor applications, this innovative design features alternating turns between inactive (flat) and active (waved) turns to ensure reliable performance under torsional loads and precise rotational movement. The introduction of the InterShim Wave Spring reflects Rotor Clip’s commitment to advancing product […] The post New patented wave spring from Rotor Clip engineered for EV mar

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 14, 2024

Research at UMass Amherst shows that self-organizing robot teams could be better for industrial environments than multipurpose systems. Source: Adobe Stock Instead of multipurpose robots, teams of robots can cooperate to execute tasks that would be tedious or hazardous for scarce human workers. However, they typically need to be pre-programmed or directed by centralized software to execute those tasks.

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Design World

AUGUST 14, 2024

PI’s new S-335 fast steering mirror (FSM) provides fast and high-resolution motion in two degrees of freedom. Based on solid-state piezo drives, it is suited for precise, high-speed laser beam control and high-resolution imaging applications. The S-335’s long angular travel range is made possible by motion-amplified piezo actuators, operated in a differential push-pull mode for… The post New fast steering mirror from PI provides two degrees of freedom appeared first on Design W

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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?

Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 14, 2024

Serve is expanding its delivery area in Los Angeles. Source: Serve Robotics Serve Robotics Inc. has announced that Shake Shack has joined the list of merchants in the Los Angeles area using its autonomous robots. Uber Eats customers will soon be able to get their favorite burgers, shakes, and fries delivered by robots straight to their homes. The initial delivery area will be in the West Hollywood/Koreatown area of Los Angeles, a region currently serviced by Uber Eats and Serve for other merchan

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E&T

AUGUST 14, 2024

Italy wants the Vespa Piaggio motorcycle to be recognised as a ‘national cultural heritage’ and save it from future EU carbon emissions regulations for vehicles.

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Control.com

AUGUST 14, 2024

GrayMatter Robotics announced its Series B funding win of $45 million to grow and enhance its physics-informed AI-backed automated robotics solutions.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 14, 2024

Nucor’s weekly hot-rolled coil price announcement appears to have introduced a bit of stability to steel prices.

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E&T

AUGUST 14, 2024

BP’s drilling technology could one day be used on Mars or the Moon after it struck a deal with Nasa to share technical expertise.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

AUGUST 14, 2024

ONS data shows growth in second quarter after 0.7% rise in the first three months Britain’s economy has extended the recovery from recession last year after recording growth of 0.6% in the three months to June. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show gross domestic product continued to grow in the second quarter, after growth of 0.7% in the first three months of 2024.

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Automation World

AUGUST 14, 2024

Repositionable motors are designed for precise and variable motion control applications and differ from fixed-position motors in that they can easily adapt to different tasks or product configurations without the need for extensive mechanical adjustments. We connected with Ben Van Arsdale, an application engineer with Regal Rexnord’s Power Efficiency Solutions business segment, to learn more about these motors and why they're so popular in the electronics, automotive and packaging machinery indu

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AUGUST 14, 2024

We are bringing our Networking, Security, and Collaboration teams together as one organization led by Jeetu Patel as he takes on an expanded role as Cisco’s EVP and Chief Product Officer.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 14, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the general availability of AWS IoT SiteWise Edge on Siemens Industrial Edge. According to an AWS press statement, this offers customers a seamless way to bridge the gap between OT (Operational Technology) and IT (Information Technology) to solve industrial operational challenges. This new offering reportedly allows customers to connect and collect data from their industrial equipment using Siemens Industrial Edge connectivity applications and send it to t

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Motion Control Tips

AUGUST 14, 2024

Rotor Clip has launched its new, patented InterShim Wave Spring design. Engineered for high-acceleration electric motor applications, this innovative design features alternating turns between inactive (flat) and active (waved) turns to ensure reliable performance under torsional loads and precise rotational movement. The introduction of the InterShim Wave Spring reflects Rotor Clip’s commitment to advancing product […] The post New patented wave spring from Rotor Clip engineered for EV mar

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 14, 2024

Los láseres de mayor potencia presentan una serie de ventajas potenciales, pero las máquinas que ofrecen 20 kW o más de potencia de corte no son necesariamente lo que necesita un taller.

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 14, 2024

Made with 90% post-consumer recycled PET film, a new line of tape from Shurtape offers a way to dramatically reduce use of virgin plastics in case-sealing operations.

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E&T

AUGUST 14, 2024

China-based autonomous driving start-up WeRide has received approval to test its driverless vehicles with passengers in California.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 14, 2024

Cetec ERP offers visibility for the load on work locations and machines through the new capacity utilization feature.

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 14, 2024

Several new initiatives create productive spaces where medtech professionals, innovators, and suppliers can share insights and build relationships, and even have a bit of fun.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 14, 2024

MD Carts LLC has announced plans to invest more than $10 million to expand its presence in northeast Tennessee. The company will locate a new manufacturing facility in Johnson City, Tenn., that will expand the company’s golf cart production capacity and create 200 jobs when completed. The.

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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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Plastics Today

AUGUST 14, 2024

High interest rates are weighing on capital expenditure plans, according to the chief economist of the Plastics Industry Association.

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Manufacturing Management

AUGUST 14, 2024

3DPRINTUK announced that it has added a new polymer powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printing process to its portfolio of industrial manufacturing systems, specifically SAF technology from Stratasys.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 14, 2024

According to a recent report from global market intelligence firm Interact Analysis, the machine-integrated robot market is expected to grow by 9.2 percent year-on-year in 2024. This is despite the sluggish growth outlook for the overall industrial automation market. The firm defines a machine-integrated robot as a robot that is controlled by a machine control platform, such as a PLC or Industrial PC.

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Manufacturing Management

AUGUST 14, 2024

A medical glass manufacturer has signed a lease for a new facility in St Helens which, once operational, will create about 300 million medical glass vials and cartridges per annum.

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