Wed.Sep 18, 2024

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Miscellaneous Thoughts

Gary Mintchell

Department of weird headlines—from today’s OPC Foundation news, “DCS Vendors Shift Toward OPC UA Over Classic.” There is some nuance. But it caused a double take. From The Athletic newsletter, “NFL Playoff Predictor, updated projections.” It’s only the second week of the season. Predict? Supposedly Yogi Berra stated, “Predictions are difficult, especially about the future.

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Festo introduces innovative stepper motor for CMMT-ST DC servo drive

Design World

Festo has created a seamless product environment for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) designing servo-motion solutions for electronic light assembly, packaging, automated laboratory devices, pharma tablet handling, cannabis processing, and conveying. This one-stop shop includes the award-winning CMMT-ST multi-protocol DC servo drive, the innovative, new EMMT-ST stepper motor, a wide range of actuators, Automation Suite configuration […] The post Festo introduces innovative stepper m

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Makersite Expands Strategic Partnership with Autodesk

Gary Mintchell

A German company called Makersite has developed a product in a genre it calls product lifecycle intelligence focused on managing product sustainability. Managing sustainability for a manufacturing organization begins with product design. Makersite has expanded its strategic partnership with product design software developer Autodesk. Makersite’s sustainability and cost data will now be available to Autodesk Inventor users, enabling engineers to analyze their products’ design, sustainability, and

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7 steps to better weld fume control

The Fabricator

Today’s manufacturing isn’t your father’s manufacturing. It’s clean and bright, not dark, dirty, or dangerous—right? Maybe, but just look at that blue haze in the weld shop.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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GreenPower to deliver 6 all-electric buses to Arizona

Canadian Manufacturing

Six more GreenPower Type A Nano BEAST and Type D BEAST school buses will be headed to Arizona school districts under orders placed by the RWC Group. PHOENIX — GreenPower Motor Company receives a series of orders for six GreenPower all-electric, zero-emission school buses from its Arizona dealer RWC Group. The school buses, funded under the EPA Clean School Bus Program, are for three different school districts in Arizona, and RWC Group is currently working on additional orders of GreenPower all-e

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AUS company secures contract for world’s first mobile quantum computer

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: phonlamaiphoto/stock.adobe.com Australian-German developer of miniaturised quantum computing products and solutions, Quantum Brilliance, and Austrian quantum architecture company, ParityQC have jointly been awarded a contract to develop the world’s first mobile quantum computer by 2027. The strategic partnership was one of three bids selected for the €35 million project, the largest research amount ever awarded by German agency Cyberagentur.

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Learn how to overcome the challenges of building outdoor robots at RoboBusiness

Robotics Business Review

Burro Grande is an example of a robot designed for outdoor use. Source: Burro Robots for outdoor use pose different design challenges than their indoor cousins. Not only must they be able to navigate dynamic environments, but they must also deal with challenges unique to their applications. An panel at RoboBusiness 2024, which will be on Oct. 16 and 17 in Santa Clara, Calif., will discuss these considerations and more.

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Rushlift wins UKMHA Archies Award for Dealer Member of the Year

Manufacturing Management

Rushlift, the national full-service provider of materials handling equipment (MHE), has won the UK Material Handling Association’s prestigious Dealer Member of The Year Award at the Archies 2024, an industry accolade that recognises Rushlift’s commitment to excellence in service, innovation and customer satisfaction.

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Home Depot Sustainability Plan Targets Plastic Elimination

Plastics Today

The building products retailer is eliminating “certain harmful materials” aka plastics in favor of fiber alternatives while reducing the overall amount of packaging it uses.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A SpaceX Case Study

Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.

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Nparallel acquires Atomic Props

The Fabricator

Experiential marketing firm Nparallel has announced its acquisition of Atomic Props and Effects Ltd., an Oakdale, Minn., prop and structure fabrication company known for its innovative advertising displays.

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Leuze’s Latest Inductive Sensors Feature Contactless Detection at Longer Ranges

Control.com

The newest sensor series from Leuze provides users with the low-cost and compact design of inductive sensors while featuring up to a 40 mm switching distance for larger-range applications.

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Collin College wins NSF grant to develop robotic welding curriculum

The Fabricator

Texas-based Collin College has been awarded a three-year $446,852 Advanced Technological Education grant from the NSFto develop a robotic welding curriculum at the college’s Technical Campus.

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Intuitive Machines wins $4.8bn Nasa contract to support missions in near space

E&T

Houston-based space exploration company Intuitive Machines will support Nasa’s future missions in the near space region, which extends from Earth’s surface to beyond the Moon.

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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Wilson Tool Intl. acquires Pass Stanztechnik

The Fabricator

Wilson Tool Intl., a manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses and press brakes, has acquired Pass Stanztechnik AG, a manufacturer of precision punch press tooling.

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EV production requires triple the workforce compared to traditional ICE vehicles

E&T

US car manufacturers that have switched to making electric vehicles (EVs) have had to employ at least three times more employees, bucking expectations that the shift would require fewer workers, according to research.

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ECI Software Solutions names chief marketing officer

The Fabricator

ECI Software Solutions, a provider of cloud-based business management software and services in Fort Worth, Texas, has appointed Ray Wizbowski as chief marketing officer.

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Relay42 Launches a Customer Data Platform Tailored for Airlines

i4.0 today

Relay42, a leading European Customer Data Platform (CDP), is proud to announce the launch of its real-time CDP specifically designed for the airline industry. The solution addresses industry-specific challenges, including optimizing passenger load factor, enhancing real-time customer acquisition, and boosting ancillary sales. The Relay42 CDP for Airlines leverages over a decade of experience collaborating with global airlines to deliver tailored, high-impact results.

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A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing

Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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Laser cutting machine generates bevels while cutting

The Fabricator

The TruLaser Series 3000 Bevel Cut Edition from TRUMPF can produce beveled cutting edges (chamfers) on the top and bottom edge of sheet metal components while cutting.

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Versinetic partners with Gemini 2000

Manufacturing Management

Versinetic, a UK smart charging consultancy, has partnered with cashless payment automation company, Gemini 2000, to offer a new and simplified payment and charging point management solution for EV charging site owners and installers.

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Retractable screen designed to enhance laser welding safety

The Fabricator

LZRTect from Shaver Industries is a retractable laser weld screen designed to protect workers from laser beams, sparks, heat, ultraviolet light, and flying debris.

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UK risks ‘digital Windrush scandal’ as eVisa system comes into force, campaigners warn

E&T

The UK government’s eVisa scheme risks a “digital Windrush scandal” when it comes into effect early next year, according to the Open Rights Group (ORG).

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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SkillsUSA competitor Hansen wins bronze medal at WorldSkills Competition

The Fabricator

SkillsUSA competitor Wyatt Hansen, age 20, of Utah won a bronze medal in welding at the WorldSkills Competition, held Sept. 10-15 at Eurexpo in Lyon, France.

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Festo introduces innovative stepper motor for CMMT-ST DC servo drive

Motion Control Tips

Festo has created a seamless product environment for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) designing servo-motion solutions for electronic light assembly, packaging, automated laboratory devices, pharma tablet handling, cannabis processing, and conveying. This one-stop shop includes the award-winning CMMT-ST multi-protocol DC servo drive, the innovative, new EMMT-ST stepper motor, a wide range of actuators, Automation Suite configuration […] The post Festo introduces innovative stepper m

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Routed Optical Networking Continues to Transform the Industry

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Learn why Cisco Routed Optical Networking has been deployed by more than 200 customers who have increased capacity, reduced energy consumption, and lowered network costs complexity, and footprint.

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Lexicon Inc. hires director of training and development

The Fabricator

Little Rock, Ark.-based Lexicon Inc. has appointed Roslyn Wyman, M.Ed., to the newly created position of director of training and development.

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11 KPIs for Measuring Innovation Success

Measuring innovation success is critical yet challenging for organizations, often leading to confusion over which KPIs to use. Many rely on inappropriate metrics borrowed from other departments, wasting resources and overlooking valuable opportunities. This guide outlines why innovation metrics are hard to track and offers a framework for creating effective KPIs.

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Philip Morris to sell inhaler maker in $198m

Manufacturing Management

Chippenham-based Vectura, which tobacco giant Philip Morris bought just three years ago, is being sold for a reduced price, Insider Media reported.

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MHS Celebrates Over 10 Years of Hot Runner Innovation

Mold Making Technology

Source | MHS Mold Hotrunner Solution Inc. MHS Mold Hotrunner Solutions Inc. , a Westfall Technik company and an innovator in hot runner technology announces its 22-year anniversary with the launch of its latest range of advanced hot runner systems. Designed to meet the evolving needs of the global injection molding industry, MHS hot runners offer efficiency, precision and sustainability.

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Lumafield Announces New Battery Analysis Module For Enhanced Quality in Battery Manufacturing

Metrology

Lumafield has announced the launch of its Battery Analysis Module, a powerful new tool designed to enhance the safety and quality of batteries. The post Lumafield Announces New Battery Analysis Module For Enhanced Quality in Battery Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.