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Need new food-grade shock absorbers? Stainless steel is prime

Design World

Partner content with ACE Controls. Food manufacturers produce some of the most difficult products to craft. Items must be handled gently, which is not easy when moving at breakneck speeds through industrial mechanisms. As such, shock absorbers play a key role in ensuring safety, the condition of food-grade machinery and the tasty bites they produce.… The post Need new food-grade shock absorbers?

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Have you ever wondered why I use Post-it notes to build Goal Trees in the digital age?”

Chris Hohmann

If you are landing here intrigued by the post’s title, you may know what a Goal Tree is and maybe have watched some of my videos on the subject. If you have no idea what a Goal Tree is, I recommend you invest a little more than 3 minutes for watching my “Introduction to the … Continue reading Have you ever wondered why I use Post-it notes to build Goal Trees in the digital age?

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Deutsche Messe’s Hermes Award now open for nominations

Design World

Deutsche Messe is once again inviting entries for the Hermes Award, the next edition of which will be featured at Hannover Messe 2025. This is one of the world’s most important industrial prizes, and will be presented by Germany’s Minister of Education and Research, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, on March 30, 2025. The deadline for companies and… The post Deutsche Messe’s Hermes Award now open for nominations appeared first on Design World.

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Honeywell User Group 2024

Gary Mintchell

I didn’t rate an invitation to this year’s Honeywell User Group. They have reorganized. All my marketing contacts are evidently gone. I checked in to the only source I have, Control Global , who somehow maintains contact and once again published the email show daily. The link is to one of the days of the show. Looks like the highlight from the keynote is that once again Honeywell Process is reorganizing.

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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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How 3D Printing Fits into Manufacturing, For Real

Industry Week

It’s time to stop talking about what additive manufacturing *could* do for large manufacturers and focus on successful production deployments.

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Researchers create robotic finger that could perform medical examinations

Robotics Business Review

The researchers’ robotic finger contains conductive fiber coils and a twisted liquid-metal fiber at the fingertip. | Source: Hongbo Wang Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China said they have developed a soft robotic “finger” with a sense of touch that can perform routine doctor office examinations, including taking a patient’s pulse and checking for abnormal lumps.

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Premier Automation launches Premier Labs, a venture studio for industrial robots and AI

Robotics Business Review

Premier Labs is a new venture studio with offices in Pittsburgh and Atlanta. Source: Premier Labs While many startups come out of universities and search for problems to solve, another model is the “venture studio,” in which a company creates startups in response to customer needs. Premier Automation LLC today announced Premier Labs, a venture studio focused on building businesses that use proven automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence to address industry challenges.

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Universal Robots Never Skips Arm Day: Higher Payloads for UR20/UR30 Cobots

Control.com

Universal Robots have increased the payload capacity of their high-payload UR20 and UR30 cobots when the cobot is in the top lift position.

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Learn about Bota Systems’ force torque sensors at RoboBusiness 2024

Robotics Business Review

Bota Systems will be showing its latest SensONE T80 force-torque sensor at RoboBusiness. | Source: Bota Systems Bota Systems AG will be showing off its comprehensive range of force-torque sensors, including its latest sensor specifically designed for larger collaborative robots, at RoboBusiness next week in Santa Clara, Calif. The company will be exhibiting in Booth 613 on the show floor.

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Q-CTRL sets global quantum technology fundraising record

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: phonlamaiphoto/stock.adobe.com Australian quantum software developer, Q-CTRL, has announced the successful expansion of its Series B Funding Round to $166 million, with USD $59M of new capital. The Series B-2 all-equity funding round was led by global late-stage venture firm GP Bullhound and saw an increase in valuation from earlier financing.

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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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6 steps to streamline the press brake department

The Fabricator

Before launching a career as a lean manufacturing consultant, Gary Conner spent years at a precision sheet metal shop. Lessons learned then in the brake department still apply.

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New callout for WA medical manufacturers

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: wacomka/stock.adobe.com Health Support Services have put out a tender in WA, titled Request for information – Western Australian Manufacturers of Medical Goods , Equipment and Technology. The tender seeks to inform HSS about medical goods and equipment currently manufactured in WA, as well as locally developed medical technology services that are being used by health services either nationally or internationally.

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What do we want? More sandboxes! When do we want them? Now!

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

It is my pleasure to announce the general availability of several new DevNet sandboxes. We’re continuously monitoring sandbox utilization and listening to our community so that we can continuously improve the user experience we are providing with our sandbox environments. Let’s start with Catalyst Center, formerly known as DNA Center.

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Vast and Mabanaft award engineering contracts for green methanol plant

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: luca piccini basile/stock.adobe.com Vast Renewables, a renewable energy company planning to power green fuels production has announced a milestone in the development of its green methanol plant, SM1. Vast and its consortium partner, global energy company Mabanaft, have awarded international engineering group Fichtner and German e-fuels leader bse Methanol contracts to commence pre-front-end engineering and design (FEED) work.

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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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Dallas Cowboys Innovate with Webex and Cisco

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Proud to partner with the Dallas Cowboys as they leverage Webex solutions to enhance fan engagement and internal collaboration.

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Hunter solar farm one step closer to construction

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: marcin jucha/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government has approved a new solar farm in the Upper Hunter which is set to generate enough energy to power 191,000 homes and support up to 350 construction jobs. The 450 megawatt Goulburn River Solar Farm is located 28km south-west of Merriwa and includes the construction of 1 million solar panels, a battery storage system and local road upgrades.

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Boeing withdraws 30% pay rise offer to striking workers amid stalemate

The Guardian Manufacturing

In third week of standoff, planemaker has no plans for further talks with union, which is seeking 40% increase Boeing has withdrawn a 30% pay offer for striking workers as talks between the company and unions reached a stalemate in the third week of a standoff over pay. The US planemaker said it had removed its offer that would result in a pay increase by almost a third over three years for 33,000 US staff, with no further negotiations with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospa

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Data in SA reveals an uptake of apprenticeships in priority areas

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Thirawatana/stock.adobe.com Latest data has revealed that training activity in key sectors critical to South Australia’s economy–like defence, manufacturing, clean energy, construction, technology, and artificial intelligence–is on the rise. The most recent report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) for the March 2024 quarter highlights a rise in the number of apprentices and trainees engaged in training aligned with these priority areas.

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

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Building an AI-Native Security Operations Center: Revolutionizing Your Cyber Defense

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The most recent blog from Kunal Hatode focuses on building an AI-native security operations center. Come dive into the details and join the conversation.

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Advantech launches IEC 62443 certification service for enhanced edge computing security

Automation Mag

Advantech, a provider of AIoT platforms and services, has launched its IEC 62443 Certification Service, tailored to the certification needs of edge computing equipment in accordance with IEC 62443 and related standards. Advantech shares in a press statement that it offers a comprehensive solution to enhance software protection and significantly improve the efficiency of testing and certification.

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The Countdown Has Begun: Getting Started on Your Post-Quantum Journey

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Using existing encryption and key management technologies, enterprises can realize quantum-safe encryption today without waiting for implementations.

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Plastipak Founder and CEO Steps Down After 57 Years

Plastics Today

William Young is handing over the reins of the packaging company to his son-in-law Edward V. Morgan.

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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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US government considers the break-up of Google to end the tech giant’s monopoly in online search

E&T

The US government has said it may ask a judge to force Alphabet’s Google to divest parts of its business, such as its Chrome browser and Android operating system, in order to eliminate its monopoly in online search.

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What Category 6 Hurricanes and Plastics Recycling Have in Common

Plastics Today

Social media has been buzzing with comments about how Hurricane Milton should be considered a Category 6 storm. This is a bad idea. The reason why also speaks to the current debate about plastics recycling.

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Procept BioRobotics gets FDA nod to study surgical robot for treating prostate cancer

Robotics Business Review

The robotic technology used for the Aquablation procedure. | Source: Procept BioRobotics Procept BioRobotics Corp. last week announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an Investigational Device Exemption, or IDE, trial of its Aquablation therapy. The San Jose, Calif.-based company also recently received Breakthrough Device Designation to investigate the use of Aquablation therapy for prostate cancer.

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Breaking the Cycle of Quality Challenges in Aerospace & Defense

iBASEt

Leveraging Model-Based Enterprise and MES for Superior Manufacturing Outcomes Maintaining quality is non-negotiable in high-complexity manufacturing, especially in sectors like aerospace and defense (A&D). With stringent regulations and the potential for severe consequences from minor defects, the role of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) is critical.

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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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Cisco Partner Conversations: Delivering Smart Manufacturing Solutions with Deloitte

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Explore the convergence of IT and OT in manufacturing. Watch "Cisco Partner Conversations" with Deloitte's Patrick Jehu and Cisco's Nick Holden to learn about The Smart Factory and overcoming complex business challenges.

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Bosch Service Solutions Recognized with Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Technology Innovation Leadership Award for Revolutionizing the Intelligent Automation Industry with Its Advanced Platform

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

San Antonio, TX — October 9, 2024 — Frost & Sullivan recently researched the intelligent automation industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Bosch with the Technology Innovation Leadership Award. Bosch Service Solutions is a premier provider of technology-based services that offers innovative solutions in customer experience, mobility, monitoring, and business services based on its highly advanced intelligent automation platform.

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Civil engineer named ambassador of the year

Manufacturing Management

A civil engineer from Jersey has won an award for helping to encourage young people to consider a career in civil engineering, BBC News reported.

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HS2 should terminate in central London, transport secretary says

E&T

HS2 is still expected to terminate at London Euston rather than an outer borough of the Capital, transport secretary Louise Haigh has indicated.

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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!