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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Leads Series B Investment in Realtime Robotics

Gary Mintchell

Investments seldom interest me. This one in the robotics area should be noticed when we consider the usual lifecycle path of a start up technology company. Realtime Robotics , the leader in collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, today announced that it has secured a strategic investment from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

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Softing Industrial expands edgeConnector with ARM 32-bit compatibility

Design World

Softing Industrial announces the integration of ARM 32-bit compatibility into its edgeConnector products, meeting the increasing demand for edge applications using ARM processors. ARM 32-bit compatibility expands the application range of edgeConnector, allowing Softing Industrial to meet the growing demand for compact edge devices powered by ARM processors.

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Detroit launching robotaxi pilot for people with mobility issues

Robotics Business Review

May Mobility is launching a robotaxi pilot program in Detroit for people with disabilities age 62 and older. The service will be available to select residents of Detroit starting from June 20, 2024 through 2026. May Mobility will deploy three robotaxis , including two wheelchair-accessible vehicles, to help participants achieve greater access to healthcare facilities, shopping centers, jobs, and social and recreational activities.

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LogiDrive by NORD provides a complete drive solution

Design World

LogiDrive complete drive solutions from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS reduce planning and commissioning efforts through cost-effective, standardized designs engineered to industry standards and application requirements. These solutions are aligned with the intralogistics and material handling of the Post & Parcel, Airport, and warehouse logistics industries.

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5 Ways CMMS Software Transformed Broderick's Manufacturing Plant: A Case Study

Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

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New Modbus-Enabled Closed-Loop Stepper Motor From Autonics

Control.com

The accuracy and reliability of the AiC-MT series of stepper motor systems have been expanded with the addition of Ethernet-based Modbus TCP communications and software for parameter adjustment.

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Regal Rexnord unveils next generation of Perceptiv

Design World

Regal Rexnord Corporation has launched the next-generation Perceptiv Intelligent Reliability and Maintenance Solution for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance in industrial manufacturing. This next evolution of the Perceptiv ecosystem offers customers a unified platform to meet the growing reliability needs industrial manufacturers face today.

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New acquisition supports Portland Bolt’s expansion into the Southeast

Design World

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co., LLC (Portland Bolt), a leading domestic manufacturer and global provider of anchor bolts and nonstandard, custom fasteners, today announced it has acquired the South Carolina manufacturing and galvanizing operations of Southern Anchor Bolt Co. “At Southern Anchor Bolt, we are thrilled to be partnering with Portland Bolt” The acquisition highlights… The post New acquisition supports Portland Bolt’s expansion into the Southeast appeared first on Design

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Understanding Structured Light Scanning Measurements

Modern Machine Shop

Structured light scanning is used to create a 3D rendering of a physical object. The structured light scanner contains a projector which projects a light pattern onto the test object and one or more cameras which capture the distorted pattern created by the object’s surface (two cameras are typical). The images captured by the cameras are analyzed to identify the object’s shape.

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Alabama Aerospace opens distribution facility in Southern California

Design World

Alabama Aerospace, a Birmingham Fastener company, is expanding to California with the opening of a facility in Santa Fe Springs this month. This new facility will help businesses in the western United States that have aerospace, military, and rocket projects access inventory quicker. “My team and I are committed to meeting customer requirements while exceeding… The post Alabama Aerospace opens distribution facility in Southern California appeared first on Design World.

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Networking Woes | How And Why To Change the IP Address of my Computer?

Control.com

Every method of connecting to an industrial device—USB, serial, or Ethernet—poses challenges. For Ethernet, we often must adjust the IP address of our PC, not only the device itself.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Scientists urge drastic cuts to nitrous oxide emissions to prevent rampant global warming

E&T

Emissions of potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide have been rising steadily since 1980, which could have “dire consequences for the planet,” researchers from the Global Carbon Project have said.

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Collaborative Robotics expands with new Seattle office and AI team

Robotics Business Review

Collaborative Robotics has kept its actual robot out of public view. | Source: Adobe Stock, Photoshopped by The Robot Report Collaborative Robotics, a developer of cobots for logistics, today announced the establishment of a Foundation Models AI team. Michael Vogelsong, a founder of Amazon’s Deep Learning Tech team, will lead the new team in Seattle. “Our cobots are already doing meaningful work in production on behalf of our customers,” stated Brad Porter, CEO of Collaborative

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Hydrogen Hilux project reaches demonstration phase

SMMT

A project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Hilux pick-up has moved to its final phase. Since the unveiling of the first prototype vehicle in September last year, 10 fuel cell Hilux prototypes have been built at the manufacturer’s Burnaston facility in Derbyshire. Currently, five of these are undergoing rigorous field testing to assess safety, performance, functionality and durability, generating test drive data in real-world situations.

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Siemens Canada to spend $14M to expand Que. mfg. facility

Canadian Manufacturing

DRUMMONDVILLE — Siemens Canada is investing approximately $14 million to modernize its 10,400 sq m manufacturing facility in Drummondville, Quebec. The project aims to improve the efficiency and capacity of the plant. The project includes expanded production of made-to-order switchboards, powerpanels and panelboards and improved manufacturing processes, including increased automation and a revised layout of shop floor machinery to improve material flow.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Bolster SaaS Security Posture Management with Zero Trust Architecture

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

According to AppOmni’s 2023 State of SaaS Security report, 79% of organizations reported a SaaS security incident during the preceding 12-month period. As enterprises incrementally store and process more sensitive data in SaaS applications, it is no surprise that the security of these applications has come into greater focus.

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Technical Language Processing Community of Interest 2024 Meeting

NIST Manufacturing

Join Us for the 2024 TLP COI Meeting and Workshop The Technical Language Processing Community of Interest (TLP COI) in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cordially invites you to participate in the upcoming

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Operationalizing our custom “SOC in a Box” at the RSA Conference 2024

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco engineers often face the challenge of setting up a Security Operations Center in two days at global events. Aditya Sankar explains the process with our “SOC in a Box” in this blog.

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igus acquires Atronia, invests in smart plastics sensors for Industry 4.0

Robotics Business Review

igus has acquired Atronia, its partner for the iSense EC.W sensor. Source: igus The combination of sensing with motion plastics, which eliminate the need for lubricants, promises easier-to-maintain machinery for Industry 4.0. igus, a global leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, last week acquired the majority stake in Atronia Tailored Sensing.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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Top Takeaways from the Cisco Live 2024 DevNet Zone: AI, Programmability, and More

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

See how Cisco DevNet provides the resources and community automation engineers need to leveraging AI when building smarter, more efficient solutions.

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Electronics Manufacturers face a future full of challenges – Are you ready?

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: ECI Solutions The world of electronics manufacturing is in flux. While demand for smaller, faster, and more powerful devices continues to soar, manufacturers face complex disruptions. Forget business as usual–traditional approaches struggle to keep pace with a volatile market, shifting regulations, and evolving consumer demands. Are you ready to adapt and thrive in this challenging environment?

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Education 4.0: The Role of AI in Transforming Education

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

UNESCO's latest report finds many hurdles to better education worldwide. As we seek an Education 4.0 environment, can AI make a difference?

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Brands falling behind sustainable packaging promises, report says

Plastics News

A new scorecard from an environmental investment group says global brands are falling behind on promises to make their plastics packaging more sustainable.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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Monash University and Tata Steel partner for sustainable innovation centre

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: ABCDstock/stock.adobe.com Monash University and Tata Steel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a sustainability focused Centre for Innovation on Environment and Intelligent Manufacturing. The centre will focus on global challenges including decarbonisation, sustainable resource recovery, and technologies towards smart manufacturing.

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As You Sow Hands Out Many Fs in Plastics Promises Scorecard

Plastics Today

The group ranks 225 major companies based on their progress in meeting sustainability goals.

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Revelations from Cisco Live: The Future of AI and Integrated Security

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

This year, integrated security and AI took center stage. This is not surprising as it represents some of the largest growth opportunities over the next 24 months and what is top of mind for many of our customers.

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TMCO expands contract manufacturing capabilities in Nebraska

The Fabricator

TMCO Inc. has leased 54,000 sq. ft. of industrial space in Lincoln, Neb., to expand its contract metal manufacturing capabilities. The company employs more than 230 people at its existing facility. Production at the new facility is expected to begin in July 2024. The new space will feature.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Lion Electric receives certification for heavy-duty battery pack

Canadian Manufacturing

Lion Electric announces successful final certification of its LionBattery HD battery pack. (CNW Group/The Lion Electric Co.) MONTREAL — Lion Electric has obtained final certification for its heavy-duty (HD) battery pack called LionBattery HD, a lithium-ion battery pack specifically designed for the company’s heavy-duty trucks. Lion Electric achieved certification for the LionBattery HD pack after conducting testing with third-party partners.

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Quebec’s InnovMetric secures $45M investment from the Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Automation Mag

Quebec-based InnovMetric is entering into the next stage of its development with a $45 million investment from the Fonds de solidarité FTQ. The investment will support the long-term growth of the company, which is celebrating its 30th year in business this year. “This announcement with the Fonds de solidarité FTQ network allows us to join forces with a strong financial partner that will support us in our next phase of growth.

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Global shipping industry searches for consensus on sustainable fuels

Canadian Manufacturing

Global shippers are convening in Montreal to sort out which sustainable fuels their vessels should use — a key question given that boats built today will still be running in 2050. At the annual International Chamber of Shipping summit on Jun. 13, chairman Emanuele Grimaldi said different fuel types make sense for different vessels, but that governments, producers and the transport sector need to reach a consensus on green energy.

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Five minutes with… Yarl Dunn, Managing Director of SHS Handling Solutions

SMMT

Describe what SHS Handling Solutions does? At SHS we help companies move goods safely and efficiently by designing, supplying and maintaining materials handling equipment. Driven by a family commitment to driver safety, our story began in 1998. Since then, we’ve grown to become a trusted leader, delivering end-to-end solutions with expertise and dedication.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

Next-gen manufacturers are redesigning factories to enable agility at every stage of production. From more timely communication between engineers and technicians to technologies that empower real-time collaboration, they’re getting ahead by making iterations and improvements during a build, across the production line at scale. This level of flexibility means they can develop more quickly than their legacy counterparts.