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Image: Dragos As a cybersecurity expert specialising in non-standard forensics and incident response, it’s important to shed light on the pressing cybersecurity challenges facing the manufacturing sector and offer actionable strategies to mitigate these risks. By Lesley Carhart, Director of Incident Response, Dragos Whilst many organisations have rightly embarked on their cybersecurity journey, the maturity levels vary, and numerous gaps still remain, particularly in operational technology (OT)
Blogging, writing to a Web Log, began crossing my radar by the late 90s. I was curious about what was going on. I heard of Dave Winer. He was a software developer. Developer of RSS, something I still use. Yesterday was the 30 th anniversary of his blog Scripting News. And he is still going. When we had Automation World up and running in late 2003, I began exploring.
Aerotech Inc., has expanded its Automation1 XA4 PWM servo drive series. Designed to provide users with a high-performance, cost-competitive option, the XA4 series now includes single-, dual- and quad-axis configurations. These compact, economical solutions offer a high performance-to-price ratio while reducing overall system costs. “New Automation1 XA4 servo drive series ordering options make it possible […] The post Aerotech expands XA4 PWM servo drive series appeared first on Design Worl
With obstacle detection, the lightweight Corvus One drone safely flies without disrupting workflow or blocking aisles and can ascend to avoid collisions with people, forklifts, or robots. | Credit: Corvus Robotics Corvus Robotics Inc. has closed an $18 million Series A round and seed funding led by S2G Ventures and Spero Ventures. The Mountain View, Calif.
Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance
The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s
Why Dry? Gear motors from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS help Vincent Corporation put the squeeze on…well, almost everything. The applications are too numerous to list in their entirety. Coffee grounds. Eggshell waste. Pomegranates and pineapples. Manure and paper mill sludge. Tobacco. These are just a few of the materials that require dewatering, a process that—as its name… The post NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Gear Motors Help Vincent Corporation Squeeze Almost Anything appeared first on Design World.
The IFR considers service robots to include this automated guided vehicle (AGV), which can move up to 20 tons in a warehouse. Source: Stäubli Sales of professional service robots have increased by 30% worldwide, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. The Frankfurt, Germany-based organization said that its statistics department registered more than 205,000 units in 2023.
The simple tasks can lead to the most failures. Basic practices in the wiring assembly stages of a project can lead to long-term success or haunting tales of intermittent yet persistent failures.
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The simple tasks can lead to the most failures. Basic practices in the wiring assembly stages of a project can lead to long-term success or haunting tales of intermittent yet persistent failures.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang with PRN Director Jennifer Apicella. Source: Pittsburgh Robotics Network The Pittsburgh Robotics Network today announced that it is working with NVIDIA to foster innovation and enhance connections between the commercial robotics community, academia, and research institutions. The collaborators aid they intend “to advance the growth and impact of robotics by bridging the gap between research, innovation, and the commercialization of intelligent autonomy and robotics
Partial shipments are deliveries of single orders in multiple batches or stages, where different portions of the order are sent at different times instead of being fulfilled all at once. Let’s explore how to manage them both from the customer’s and the supplier’s perspective. What is a partial shipment? A partial shipment is the delivery […] The post How to Manage Partial Shipments?
A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft. Palladyne AI is continuing to validate its industrial robot software for media blasting of complex aircraft components. Source: Adobe Stock Robots and the latest software to control them are becoming essential to aircraft maintenance in both the civilian and defense sectors. Palladyne AI Corp. today announced that it has completed Phase I of its multi-million-dollar contract with the Air Logistics Complex at Warner Robins Air Force Base
Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.
I’ve been swamped with a project for the past 10 weeks. It ends next Tuesday (supposed to end Saturday, but you know how projects go). The travails of Google with the US DOJ and Apple with the European Union focusing on the issues of monopolistic mature market and openness spurred some thoughts on similarities with the control and automation market.
Images: AMADA AMADA’s metal fabrication equipment is known for its safety and product range, but the inadequate enforcement of existing safety regulations for cheaper alternatives underscores the urgent need for stricter oversight and proper education. In the world of metal fabrication, safety standards can sometimes vary. While some manufacturers adhere to rigorous safety protocols, others offer cheaper alternatives that lack the same level of safety.
Introducing the Cisco Certificate in Ethical Hacking, a new program to recognize candidates who have completed a 2-part training requirement; a.) a training course on ethical hacking, penetration testing, red teaming tactics, and advanced threat response, and b.) demonstrated their practical skills by completing themed, domain-specific Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges.
Image: khwanchai/stock.adobe.com The Western Australian Government has allocated $134 million from its Collie Industrial Transition Fund to activate Collie’s Coolangatta Industrial Estate to help secure major new job-creating industries for the region. With this funding, Collie’s Just Transition is set to power ahead, with new industries and businesses emerging across the town as the transition away from coal-fired power generation progresses. “We’re seeing significant in
Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.
The Department of Agriculture is reviewing the federal definition of compost, which has been unchanged since the 1990s and does not recognize compostable packaging or bioplastics.
Image: voffka23/stock.adobe.com Twelve MidWest projects, including a Modular Homes Factory, will share $1.2 million in funding to help build regional businesses under Round 7 of the Western Australian Government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program. The RED Grants program is investing $55.85 million over nine years toward locally driven projects to stimulate economic growth in the regions.
Image: Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Unlock flexibility and energy savings with Atlas Copco’s GA FLX dual-speed compressor. Adopting the latest technology is essential for the seamless operation of any manufacturing business. The new GA FLX dual-speed compressor from Atlas Copco represents a leap forward, offering efficiency and flexibility. Why compressed air matters Compressed air is vital across various industries, from inflating balloons and tyres to food processing, pharmaceuticals, and ev
Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.
United States Steel Corp. has announced it is the first company in the world to qualify to sell its products as ResponsibleSteel Certified Steel at its Big River facility in Osceola, Ark.
Image: donwinni/stock.adobe.comi Industries like chemical manufacturing, fertiliser production and hydrogen generation could significantly cut emissions, improve efficiency and lower costs using a newly developed electrified reactor as an alternative to high-temperature industrial processes. Monash engineers have developed an electrified reactor that offers a sustainable solution for the dry reforming of methane (DRM), a high-temperature process used to make certain chemicals including methanol,
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, Pascagoula, Miss., recently hosted its second annual Project MFG Maritime Welding Competition, bringing together 19 local students from area high schools and career technical programs to showcase their welding skills. The competition served as an opportunity.
Image: malp/stock.adobe.com The first battery units are now in place at one of Western Australia’s biggest batteries in Collie. Synergy’s $1.6 billion Collie battery energy system is set to provide 500 megawatts of power with 2000 megawatt hours of storage when connected to the grid in 2025. “The Collie battery will be one of the biggest in Australia, and means we can deliver clean, affordable and reliable energy for WA for decades to come,” said Premier Roger Cook. “Impo
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).
Image: Siemens/APS Industrial Siemens SINAMICS G220 variable frequency drives, distributed by Siemens’ master distributor in Australia, APS Industrial , are designed to meet the growing demands of modern industrial applications. The G220 delivers high-performance capabilities, energy efficiency, and robust security features. As a key product in the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, the SINAMICS G220 is a game-changer for industries seeking to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and ensur
Deal for electric zero-emission vehicles worth £500m supports 500 jobs in Northern Ireland and 2,000 more across UK Business live – latest updates Transport group Go-Ahead has announced a £500m investment in up to 1,200 UK-built electric buses from Northern Ireland-based Wrightbus. The order is expected to support about 500 manufacturing jobs and create a new line at Wrightbus, based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.
Image: Volgren Leading bus manufacturers, Marcopolo Group and Yutong, have joined forces to introduce the Volgren Optimus/Yutong E12 Battery Electric Bus to the Australian market. This collaboration marks a milestone in the evolution of zero-emission public transport in Australia, paving the way for greener, more efficient cities. Built with Volgren’s renowned Optimus aluminium bus body and powered by Yutong’s advanced electric chassis, this electric bus sets new standards in sustainability and
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?
Every minute an employee spends struggling with a system is a minute they are not doing the work they were hired to do and the work they are passionate about.
Comment: With many homes still reliant on fossil fuel heating systems, Johan du Plessis, CEO of Tepeo, a British clean tech company, looks at how smart heat batteries will help accelerate the transition to low-carbon heat while keeping the electricity grid in balance.
Aerotech Inc., has expanded its Automation1 XA4 PWM servo drive series. Designed to provide users with a high-performance, cost-competitive option, the XA4 series now includes single-, dual- and quad-axis configurations. These compact, economical solutions offer a high performance-to-price ratio while reducing overall system costs. “New Automation1 XA4 servo drive series ordering options make it possible […] The post Aerotech expands XA4 PWM servo drive series appeared first on Motion Cont
SAN ANTONIO, TX. – October 8, 2024 – Frost & Sullivan assessed the managed security services market and based on its analysis recognizes Trustwave with the 2024 Americas Company of the Year Award. The company provides managed security services for customers across 96 countries and has been growing at a rate of more than double the market average for the last three years, which placed it among the industry leaders in the 2024 Americas MSS Frost Radar.
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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