Mon.Jun 03, 2024

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The Adoption of AI, Digital Twins and More

Automation World

Gray Solutions highlights the importance of artificial intelligence in different use cases.

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Silicon Sensing establishes a permanent US presence.

Design World

Silicon Sensing will open its first U.S. office, with a dedicated in-country team led by the new head of sales — Americas, Kevin Swain. This new facility will help ensure the company efficiently supports the growing demand for its rugged, high-performance inertial products across North and South America. “This is an exciting development for us… The post Silicon Sensing establishes a permanent US presence. appeared first on Design World.

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Re-Assessing the Executive Role in Industrial Security

Automation World

As cyber threats to industry escalate, the C-suite and board of directors must take an active role in ensuring the security and resilience of their manufacturing operations.

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Technical thinking: The problem is not plastics, but us

Design World

By Mark Jones I was relieved at Acadia National Park when I didn’t see the plastic trash I was expecting. It was the same in Anguilla. I expected fouled beaches I never found. It was the same in Florida. Sadly, I found the plastic trash where I wasn’t expecting it: Kentucky. Cave Run Lake, in… The post Technical thinking: The problem is not plastics, but us appeared first on Design World.

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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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Covering Industrial Market Cycles

Gary Mintchell

Changing market cycles have affected my entire career. Product category booms and busts, especially in the 80s, affected the types of positions and companies where I worked. Today, there are few jobs and companies where you can start and end your career and make a good financial living at it. Even when I ditched the manufacturing world and became a magazine editor, the cycles still affected me (and most of us, right?).

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Emerson’s new laser welder automates assembly of small plastic parts

Design World

Emerson has announced its new Branson GLX-1 Laser Welder, which offers users the flexibility to meet the growing demand for joining small, complex, or delicate plastic components and assemblies. Its small footprint and modular design make it compatible with ISO-8 cleanroom environments, while an integral automation controller simplifies installation and interfaces with production robotics.

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TECH TOOLBOX: Smart machines — and where engineers are headed

Design World

Design World, the leading design engineering magazine in the United States for OEM design engineers, along with Machines Italia, jointly conducted a readership survey investigating several critical topics of interest to manufacturers today. These include smart machines, smart devices, innovations, and sustainability. In all, there were 185 respondents who answered most or all of the… The post TECH TOOLBOX: Smart machines — and where engineers are headed appeared first on Design World.

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Riskier Supply Chains Call for More Incisive Data, Savvier Strategy

Industry Week

As manufacturers journey from recovery to resilience, they must consider how to thoughtfully integrate technologies like AI and automation.

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Foresight to collaborate with KONEC on autonomous vehicle concept

Robotics Business Review

Foresight says its ScaleCam system can generate high-quality depth maps. | Source: Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. last week announced that it has signed a co-development agreement with KONEC Co., a Korean Tier 1 automotive supplier. Under the agreement, the companies will integrate Foresight’s ScaleCam 3D perception technology into a concept autonomous vehicle.

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Manual? Automatic? Press brakes can bend with job demands

The Fabricator

Millomat Stampings CEO Mani Sehmbi has been pushing all kinds of boundaries for 20 years. Fully automated press brakes fit that script.

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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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Vention, NVIDIA partner to bring automation and AI to small manufacturers

Robotics Business Review

MAP is a cloud-based command center that can design and manage automated manufacturing workcells. | Source: Vention Vention Inc. yesterday announced a collaboration with NVIDIA Corp. to bring industrial automation to small and midsize manufacturers. The companies said they plan to use NVIDIA’s artificial intelligence and accelerated computing to advance cloud robotics.

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Graphene Flagship Celebrates Successes of First-of-its-kind 2D Materials Project

i4.0 today

The Graphene Flagship is hosting a symposium from June 11 to 12 at the Town Hall Europe, Brussels, to celebrate the successes of its €20 million 2D Experimental Pilot Line (2D-EPL) project. Representing the first graphene foundry to integrate graphene and other 2D materials into semiconductor devices, the symposium will demonstrate the 2D-EPL’s progress in creating an ecosystem for 2D materials within electronics, photonics and biomedical devices.

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Mitsubishi PLC Tutorial: Program and Display Strings In Ladder Logic

Control.com

Learn how to write a ladder logic program to assign a string value to a data register and share that register with any HMI compatible with Mitsubishi’s MELSEC PLC series.

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Make new connections at Electronex this Month

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Electronex Electronex – The Electronics Design and Assembly Expo is on this month at Rosehill Gardens Event Centre from 19 – 20 June 2024. The Sydney event will feature a host of new products and technology for hi-tech manufacturing. Electronex is Australia’s only major exhibition for companies using electronics in design, assembly, manufacture and service.

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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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How Do You Keep Production Running During Pallet Change Overs When Using An Automated Palletising System?

Granta Automation

When using an automated palletising system, keeping production running during pallet changeovers is often essential for high-speed production lines. Here are some specific strategies that can be implemented to achieve continuous production with an automated palletising system: As you can … Continue reading → The post How Do You Keep Production Running During Pallet Change Overs When Using An Automated Palletising System?

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New DroneShield new global headquarters

Manufacturer's Monthly

DroneShield Pyrmont Headquarters / Image: DroneShield DroneShield has opened its new headquarters which will triple its R&D and manufacturing capacity to more than $400 million in hardware and software per year. The new site is in Pyrmont, NSW , where the company’s 120 local staff are now based. The facility includes a dedicated floor for high-tech R&D, engineering and manufacturing to fulfil orders from government, defence and commercial customers in 70 countries.

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What Is Excess Inventory and How to Prevent It?

MRPEasy

Excess inventory is the surplus of stock that exceeds actual demand. Stemming from various causes, overstocking might result in reduced cash flow, increased costs, and dead stock. What is excess inventory? Excess inventory refers to the surplus of stock items that exceed the demand within a business. This typically occurs when products are overordered, overproduced, […] The post What Is Excess Inventory and How to Prevent It?

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New ifm hygienic flow meter with IO-Link to benefit food manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Ifm In today’s fast-paced industrial sector, the intersection of digital connectivity and hygiene is crucial for maintaining product quality and meeting regulatory standards. The rise of digitalisation has brought transformative changes to various industries, especially in flow measurement. Digitalisation has significantly improved food manufacturing by offering real-time data accuracy and ensuring quality assurance.

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

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XDR means so much more than some may realize

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Discover how Cisco XDR redefines security with integrated tools, AI-driven threat detection, and rapid response to solve real-world problems for the SOC

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New program to boost local health tech sector by upskilling Victorians

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: wavebreak3/stock.adobe.com People living with a disability will benefit from more locally manufactured disability devices thanks to an innovative training program backed by the Allan Labor Government. Acting minister for Skills and TAFE Natalie Hutchins today welcomed a new initiative by NORTH Link to help boost local manufacturing skills in the design and production of assistive technology.

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The Giro Effect: Transforming Partnerships in the Ecosystem Era

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

In the spirit of World Bicycle Day on June 3rd, let's explore how the lessons of this iconic race, Giro d'Italia, align with our evolving partner strategy and illuminate the path to success in the ecosystem era.

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Energy expert Sam Maresh joins NSW Environment Protection Authority Board

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Peera / stock.adobe.com Former CEO of GE Australia, Sam Maresh, has been appointed to the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA’s) Board for the next five years. The EPA Board plans to leverage Maresh’s expertise to spearhead new initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable development. This includes expanding renewable energy projects, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and fostering collaborations between government, industry, and communities.

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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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Rockwell collaborates with NVIDIA to advance intelligent mobile robots

Automation Mag

Rockwell Automation is expanding its collaboration with NVIDIA to develop safe and smart industrial AI mobile robots. Earlier this year, the companies announced their ongoing work to increase the scale and scope of AI in manufacturing. The collaboration will now additionally involve robotics, helping drive the use of AI in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to improve performance and efficiency.

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VEGA’s world of pressure

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: VEGA Discover how VEGA, a pressure sensor technology manufacturer, has served diverse industries worldwide with its reliable solutions and commitment to customer service. From humble beginnings in Germany to expanding horizons in Australia and beyond, explore how the company continues to innovate and shape the future of pressure monitoring. VEGA, a family-owned company, was established in 1959 in Germany’s Black Forest.

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Vention partners with NVIDIA to bring automation to SMEs

Automation Mag

Vention is collaborating with NVIDIA to bring industrial automation technology to small and medium manufacturers by using NVIDIA AI and accelerated computing to advance cloud robotics. This reportedly marks a year of collaborative efforts to leverage artificial intelligence to simplify the realization of industrial automation and robotic projects, from the design of equipment up to their operations. “ The Vention ecosystem with NVIDIA’s robotics technology and AI expertise will help

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Semiautomatic cold saw cuts smoothly under heavy loads

The Fabricator

Kaast Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the DC 350 X semiautomatic cold saw with 4.5-in. capacity.

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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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Construction gets underway at new substation to help power Sunderland’s new gigafactories

E&T

The National Grid has announced that work is now underway at the new Hylton Castle substation, which will connect nearby gigafactories and other businesses to the electricity grid.

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El sistema almacena hasta 75 bobinas para un fácil acceso

The Fabricator

Cidan Machinery Group ha lanzado Forstner Coilfarm, un sistema adaptable diseñado para fabricantes de chapa que prestan servicios a los sectores arquitectónico e industrial con una variedad de espesores de materiales y variantes de color.

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New security superpowers to help IT with OT security

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco's industrial networking creates a converged architecture for simplicity, security and cost savings. Discover the built-in security for IT and OT with our Catalyst Industrial Routers and Catalyst SD-WAN Manager.

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BD Signs $4.2 Billion Deal to Acquire Edwards Lifesciences’ Critical Care Group

Plastics Today

Acquisition expands BD's portfolio of smart connected care solutions, advanced AI-enabled clinical decision tools, and innovation pipeline.

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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!