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What sensors and measurements can prevent HAVS?

Design World

Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) injuries can occur in industrial and other work situations. Also called Raynaud’s phenomenon, vibration-induced white finger and traumatic vasopastic disease, HAVS has been well known and documented since 1918. It is a prevalent occupational hazard in the construction, forestry, manufacturing, and mining industries, where workers are at high risk of developing […] The post What sensors and measurements can prevent HAVS?

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ABB Releases Report Looking At State of Automotive Manufacturing

Gary Mintchell

All of the manufacturing automation and cybersecurity suppliers have been conducting market research that they are releasing for us all to get a sense of what customers are thinking. This one from ABB Robotics looks into the global automotive supply chain. Global ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey confirms automation and robotics are crucial to the future of the industry New OEMs and start-ups lead the charge, while suppliers are lagging behind ABB’s flexible and smart solutions make a

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How is a transition edge sensor used in astrophysics?

Design World

A transition edge sensor (TES) is a microcalorimeter based on superconductivity. Compared with alternative technologies like energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), a TES can provide higher resolution measurements and resolve emission lines at closely adjacent energies. In astrophysics, TES is used to measure the relative abundance of elements like boron, carbon, and oxygen versus silicon […] The post How is a transition edge sensor used in astrophysics?

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Mentee Robotics de-cloaks to launch new AI-driven humanoid robot

Robotics Business Review

Mentee Robotics co-founders include Lior Wolf, CEO (left); Amnon Shashua, chairman (middle); Shai Shalev-Shwartz, chief scientist (right). | Credit: Mentee Robotics Mentee Robotics came out of stealth today and unveiled its first bipedal humanoid robot prototype. An experienced team founded the Herzliya, Israel company in 2022. It includes Prof. Amnon Shashua, the chairman of Mentee Robotics, an expert in AI, computer vision, natural language processing and other related fields.

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Agility Amid Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions

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

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The network effect: The secret weapon for smart manufacturing

Cisco Industrial Automation

A network is more than a collection of switches, routers, and access points. It is the foundation for a smart infrastructure that can unlock Industry 4.0 innovations.

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Boston Dynamics debuts electric version of Atlas humanoid robot

Robotics Business Review

Goodbye to the hydraulic version of Atlas and hello to the electric model designed for commercialization. That’s the message from Boston Dynamics Inc., which yesterday retired the older version of its humanoid robot after 15 years of development and today showed a preview of its successor. “The next generation of the Atlas program builds on decades of research and furthers our commitment to delivering the most capable, useful mobile robots solving the toughest challenges in the indus

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Cybernetix Ventures partners with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network

Robotics Business Review

Jennifer Apicella (left) of the PRN and Fady Saad (right) of Cybernetix Ventures have announced a strategic partnership. | Source: Pittsburgh Robotics Network Cybernetix Ventures yesterday announced a strategic partnership with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network. The early-stage venture capital firm said it is part of its long-term robotics cluster engagement efforts.

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Beginner’s Guide to Automation: How to Choose the Right Project

Control.com

There are a lot of companies considering in-house automation or consulting with integrators for automated systems. But where do you start, and how do you even pick a project for automation?

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What Sustainable Solutions Make Sense for Plastics?

Plastics Today

The tension between engineering and marketing is never more apparent than in sustainable packaging decisions.

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Steel industry reacts to Nucor’s new weekly published HRC price

The Fabricator

In early April, Nucor took the unprecedented step of publishing its pricing for hot-rolled coil. Will it stabilize domestic steel pricing?

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

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.

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AMW day one recap from Manufacturers’ Monthly

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Prime Creative Media Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) officially opened yesterday, as hundreds of innovators and industry leaders gathered in one place, it was clear there was a shared enthusiasm and excitement for the manufacturing industry. Held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, day one marked insightful discussions and displayed many technological advancements, all with a focus on the future of manufacturing in Australia.

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OnLogic Tacton Series: New Panel PC & Display Technology

Control.com

OnLogic has announced a new customizable HMI interface that uses modern PC technology with an integrated industrial touchscreen for a flexible control environment.

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MRO: A Powerful Two-Fold Sustainability Tool

iBASEt

Thanks to the United Nations climate change conference in November 2022 (COP27), the issue of sustainability should be on every business strategic plan. But, for manufacturers and maintenance service providers, particularly those in high-asset value industries like aerospace and defense, shipbuilding or power and infrastructure, the term “sustainability” takes on a dual meaning and double importance.

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Local Leadership Guides Worldwide Plant Sustainability at ABB

Industry Week

Centrally-guided sustainability initiatives generate less excitement, deliver results more slowly than employee-led efforts.

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Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Agility & Supply Chain Resilience

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.

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Control Expo 2024 Preview #2

Metrology

Numerous Fraunhofer institutes research and develop in the field of image processing and optical or acoustic testing for quality assurance. At the Control 2024 exhibit, which is coordinated by the Fraunhofer Vision Business Unit, current new developments from various fields will be on display. The post Control Expo 2024 Preview #2 appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Supercharging Cisco XDR with AI and Identity Intelligence at RSAC 2024

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco XDR is a leader in providing comprehensive threat detection and response across the entire attack surface.

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Ont. announces $7M investment to provide training for skilled trades careers

Canadian Manufacturing

MILTON — The Ontario government is investing over $7.3 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) toward three free training projects in Milton to help more than 700 workers and jobseekers prepare for in-demand careers in the skilled trades. This brings Ontario’s total investment in Milton training projects through the fund to over $20 million.

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Cisco Hypershield: Reimagining Security

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

It is no secret that cybersecurity defenders struggle to keep up with the volume and craftiness of current-day cyber-attacks.

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Unmasking Energy Waste: Manufacturing’s Hidden Inefficiencies and Costly Impacts

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.

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Next-gen Ultrasonic Welders Have Plastics Fixation

Plastics Today

Rinco Ultrasonics aims to show NPE attendees how they can improve efficiency and productivity with next-gen pneumatically driven ultrasonic welding technology.

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Cisco Hypershield: A New Era of Distributed, AI-Native Security

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AI is transformative, driving huge productivity gains. The engine of AI — the data center — will grow substantially, maybe an order of magnitude or more over the coming years.

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Europe’s Oldest Adhesive Compounder Had to Worry About Sabre-tooth Tigers

Plastics Today

Researchers claim to have found Europe’s oldest examples of compounded adhesives in France. The exact age is hard to pin down, but it’s at least 30,000 years old.

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The network effect: The secret weapon for smart manufacturing

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The Cisco team will be attending Hannover Messe next week, and we’re excited to network with our customers and industry leaders!

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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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UK’s four largest robots heading to new aerospace innovation facility in Sheffield

E&T

Aerospace automation specialist Loop Technology will take delivery of seven FANUC robots, including four of the largest industrial robots ever ordered in the UK, as part of a new aerospace project looking to solve composites manufacturing challenges.

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Combilift launches Combi-Safelift anti-overload device

Manufacturing Management

Forklift operators who are insufficiently aware of the load they are lifting and the risks that come with exceeding the forklift rated capacity not only compromise their own safety, but also place everyone working around them at serious risk.

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Framatome selected to replicate Hinkley Point C’s reactor technology for Sizewell C

E&T

Sizewell C Ltd has signed a multi-billion-euro contract with French firm Framatome to provide a replica of the technology to be used in the Hinkley Point C nuclear project.

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What is the difference between AGVs and AMRs?

Granta Automation

AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) are both utilised for material handling and transportation within industrial and warehouse settings, but they differ in design, capabilities, and operational behaviour. AGVs: Watch an AGV in operation… AMRs: Watch an … Continue reading → The post What is the difference between AGVs and AMRs?

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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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Use AI, Machine Learning to Take Variability Out of Manufacturing

Mold Making Technology

Manufacturing productivity is affected by billions of changing variables every single day. Variability from operators calling in sick, to weather events creating humidity, or from fluctuations in supplier materials. This variability can translate into billions of dollars lost over time. Fortunately, with technological advancement in the monetization of data, more of these variables are being addressed and manufacturers are seeing gains that were previously out of reach.

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Growth Opportunities in Global Test & Measurement

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

How is the global automotive industry adapting to the electrification era, and what does this mean for automotive testing? The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the advent of electric vehicles (EVs), software-centric testing, and sustainable energy practices, reshaping the landscape of vehicle design, testing, and consumption.

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Control Expo 2024 Preview #1

Metrology

With what has been traditionally one of the most important event in the exhibition calendar for Quality Control and Metrology equipment and services suppliers fast approaching we publish the 1st in a series of preview articles highlighting a few of the many new and innovative solutions that will be showcased at the Control Exhibition 23rd – 26th April in Stuttgart, Germany.

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Co-Injection Mold Design Blends PP and PCR Materials

Mold Making Technology

Source | Top Grade Molds Top Grade Molds introduces a co-injection mold that offers a greener alternative to customers. Its efficiency and precision enables the production of various container sizes, including 5-g, 90-mL and 70-mL pails. According to Top Grade Molds, what truly distinguishes this product is its fully encapsulated design combining polypropylene (PP) with 35-40% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.

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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?