Gary Mintchell
JULY 29, 2024
Writer and computer science professor Cal Newport writes in his new book Slow Productivity about a condition we probably all have found ourselves mired in—pseudoproductivity. When I was younger we called it “busy work.” That is work designed to make us appear busy even while accomplishing almost nothing. I began doing promotional work for a company called Quickbase this year.
Design World
JULY 29, 2024
Able Electropolishing, the world’s largest electropolishing specialist, has acquired new in-house laboratory equipment that significantly enhances its analytic and testing capabilities. This equipment further improves the precision and effectiveness of electropolishing in improving the finish, fit, and function of critical metal parts made from a wide variety of metal alloys, including stainless steel, aluminum, and… The post Able Electropolishing acquires state-of-the-art inspection equip
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Robotics Business Review
JULY 29, 2024
Developers can use Apple Vision Pro to teleoperate robots for capturing demonstration data. Source: NVIDIA At SIGGRAPH today in Denver, NVIDIA Corp. announced research and offerings for simulation, generative artificial intelligence, and robotics. The company said it is providing a suite of services, models, and computing platforms to enable robotics and AI designers “to develop, train, and build the next generation of humanoid robotics.” “The next wave of AI is robotics, and o
Design World
JULY 29, 2024
AutomationDirect has added M.G.M. Electric IEC standard and brake motors that are manufactured in Italy using state-of-the-art, high-quality processes and are rated for general-purpose and inverter duty. IEC motors provide the same power output as NEMA motors but have a smaller footprint and feature a lightweight aluminum construction. IEC standard motors offer outputs rated up… The post M.G.M.
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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?
Automation World
JULY 29, 2024
IT/OT convergence is essential for realizing the full benefits of IIoT.
Robotics Business Review
JULY 29, 2024
The Robot Report Podcast · Advancing the World of Construction Robotics In Episode 157 of The Robot Report Podcast, editors Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the week’s news. This week, we connect with Mike Pivac, CEO of FBR. The Australian robotics company recently brought the latest generation of its Hadrian X autonomous bricklaying robot to the U.S. for trials during the next six months.
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Robotics Business Review
JULY 29, 2024
LIG Nex1 has acquired the maker of the Vision 60 Q-UGV quadruped robot. | Credit: Ghost Robotics LIG Nex1 Co., a South Korean defense technology company, has taken a controlling 60% share in Ghost Robotics Corp., which is now valued at $400 million. The companies said the transaction will enable Ghost Robotics to use LIG Nex1’s experience and manufacturing capabilities to accelerate its growth. “[LIG Nex1’s] investment and strategic guidance will accelerate our growth and enhan
The Fabricator
JULY 29, 2024
Peak Precision Manufacturing, a fabricator of metal parts for the automotive, agricultural, defense, steel, and aluminum industries, will establish a new 21,000-sq.-ft. facility in Bowling Green, Ky., creating 24 jobs.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 29, 2024
Image: Combilift 1.8 metres. It’s six 30cm rulers. It’s the length of a motorcycle. And it’s the aisle width required to operate a Combilift Aisle Master. Capable of navigating the tightest spaces with ease, Aisle Master very narrow aisle (VNA) forklifts are a dynamic, dependable solution to drive down cost of ownership for food manufacturing businesses.
NIST Manufacturing
JULY 29, 2024
A new Implementation Roadmap provides recommendations and actions for putting the U.S. standards strategy into effect.
The Fabricator
JULY 29, 2024
Formtek-Maine installed a new flexible fabrication system at Imperial Brown’s Tucson, Ariz., facility to process walk-in coolers and freezers.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 29, 2024
Image: APS Industrial SIMATIC HMI Unified Basic Panels set a new standard in industrial automation , streamlining data communication and visualisation. SIMATIC HMI (Human-Machine Interface) Unified Basic Panels, manufactured in Europe by Siemens, enables users to streamline data communication between machines and humans. The panel, distributed by APS Industrial, is part of a family of ‘unified panels’ manufactured by Siemens.
Control.com
JULY 29, 2024
Learn how to use Festo's FluidSIM software to design and simulate a pneumatic cylinder extension system using GRAFCET as the control method.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 29, 2024
Image: Microgen/stock.adobe.com New research by Australian biotechnology company Magellan Stem Cells has demonstrated the potential for significant therapeutic benefits of an off-the-shelf donor stem cell therapy for Osteoarthritis. The Phase I/II clinical trial assessed the safety and efficacy of MAG200, Magellan Stem Cells’ off-the-shelf allogeneic (donor) stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee.
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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.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JULY 29, 2024
Harnessing data is crucial for success in today's data-driven world, and the surge in AI/ML workloads is accelerating the need for data centers that can deliver it with operational simplicity.
Plastics Today
JULY 29, 2024
The winners’ podiums and thousands of bleacher seats are made from 100% recycled plastic panels supplied by Le Pavé.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 29, 2024
The C-17 Globemaster III’s flight demonstration at the Avalon Airshow showcased its remarkable capabilities. Image: AMDA The Avalon Airshow 2025 returns to Victoria’s Avalon Airport, featuring a six-day lineup of exhibitions, air displays, and cutting-edge conferences in both civil and military aviation. The Avalon Australian International Airshow, Australia’s largest aerospace and defence industry event, will return to Avalon Airport in Victoria in March 2025, in a six-day program of displays,
E&T
JULY 29, 2024
Charging for plastic bags has led to an 80% fall in the number found on the UK’s beaches over the last decade, a Marine Conservation Society (MCS) study says.
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21st Century Tech
JULY 29, 2024
NASA is exploring how to use fungi to build habitats on Mars and the Moon. The Myco-Architecture Off Planet Project is experimenting with mycelium which forms the root network of fungi as an off-world building material. If successful, it could become the primary construction material for future habitats on the Moon and Mars. When we think of fungi we picture toadstools, mushrooms, truffles, puffballs and brackets seen on forest floors and tree trunks.
Canadian Manufacturing
JULY 29, 2024
Umicore says it has halted spending on a $2.76-billion battery materials plant in eastern Ontario. The global materials company says it made the decision because of scaled-back expectations for growth in the electric vehicle market. Last October, the federal government committed to put $551.3 million toward the project and the Ontario government said it would spend up to $424.6 million in capital costs.
E&T
JULY 29, 2024
Make UK, which represents manufacturers in the UK, has released its annual analysis of UK manufacturing.
The Fabricator
JULY 29, 2024
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has announced plans to repurpose an idled facility in Wierton, W.V., to establish a new electrical distribution transformer production plant. The $150 million project will equip the facility to produce three-phase distribution transformers used in electric power.
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Canadian Manufacturing
JULY 29, 2024
VANCOUVER — BioVaxys Technology executes a binding Letter of Intent with Ontario’s AP Visionaries (APVI) to jointly develop a proprietary DPX formulation to treat or alleviate food allergies triggered by exposure to peanut/tree nuts or eggs. BioVaxys and APVI are conducting the study in collaboration with The Schroeder Allergy and Immunology Research Institute (SAIRI) at McMaster University in Ontario.
The Fabricator
JULY 29, 2024
Halton MEI USA Inc. will establish the company’s first South Carolina operation, a 39,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility, in Piedmont, S.C. The $2.6 million investment will create 65 new jobs.
Manufacturing Management
JULY 29, 2024
Waste textiles from sailing boats could be given a new lease of life as a result of a research project upcycling plastic fibres from sails into new chemicals such as vanillin – the compound used in cosmetics and food products for a vanilla flavour and smell.
Plastics Today
JULY 29, 2024
Elevated Materials is now a certified repurposing services provider for scrap prepreg materials that will be used to manufacture products such as drones and sports equipment.
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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.
Manufacturing Management
JULY 29, 2024
New figures published in ‘Manufacturing – The Facts’, which contains a wide variety of data about the contribution of manufacturing to the economy including exports, sectoral breakdown, and how the UK compares to other nations and salary levels, shows that in 2022 UK manufacturing output totalled $259bn.
E&T
JULY 29, 2024
Ancient Egyptians may have used an advanced hydraulic lift system to raise the massive stone blocks when building Egypt’s Step Pyramid of Djoser.
Manufacturing Management
JULY 29, 2024
To help service its growing customer base in India and Japan, Renishaw, has recently opened two state-of-the-art technology centres — one in Chennai, India, and one in Nagoya, Japan.
The Fabricator
JULY 29, 2024
Fabrication equipment manufacturer MC Machinery Systems, Elk Grove Village, Ill., has named D. Troy Wilson as West Coast regional manager in the Fabrication Division.
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