Design World

APRIL 18, 2024

Automotive electric actuators adjust engine settings; manage safety features; and impart precise control fuel efficiency. Many such actuators are compact and light, fitting well in modern cars and requiring less maintenance. Some can be programmed to execute different tasks. The market for these automotive actuators is likely to grow at a moderate pace and reach… The post Automotive electric-actuator market trends appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 18, 2024

I own an Ioniq 6 electric vehicle since about a year ago. There was a soccer association meeting I wanted to attend in Lima, Ohio, and I thought I’d combine it with a stop in my old home of Sidney, Ohio. Sidney has no chargers. There is one location in all of Shelby County, Ohio located about 20 miles from Sidney at the Airstream Inc. Customer Center in Jackson Center (my home town).

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Design World

APRIL 18, 2024

When Mercedes-Benz wanted to expand its AGV installation, they called HMS. HMS provided the wireless expertise, products, and hands-on support to ensure the AGVs moved efficiently and safely around the factory. Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz, a globally recognized automotive manufacturer, is renowned for its innovative technology, craftsmanship, and luxury design.

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Automation World

APRIL 18, 2024

In batch manufacturing operations, a campaign manager is a database module that acts as a translator between ERP and scheduling software and the batch engine to prevent errors and over-production.

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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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Design World

APRIL 18, 2024

Tormach, a U.S.-based manufacturer of CNC machines and industrial robotics, introduces its latest innovation: the Tormach 1500MX CNC Mill. Representing the apex of Tormach’s engineering prowess, the 1500MX marks a significant leap forward in power, precision, and affordability within their CNC machining portfolio. Tormach’s new 1500MX is a 3-axis, servo-driven mill on linear rails with… The post Tormach’s 1500MX CNC Mill is the fastest, most accurate, and most powerful machine appear

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 18, 2024

“It was the best of times; it was the worst…” No, that’s the Tale of Two Cities. This tale involves two of America’s largest automation companies—Emerson and Rockwell Automation. Several years ago both added “and software” to their marketing tag lines. I never thought I’d hear Emerson CTO Peter Zornio talk so glowingly about software. Now, that seems to be the company’s main message.

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Automation World

APRIL 18, 2024

Chief information officers are stepping beyond the traditional confines of corporate IT to take on a more active role in the integration and management of production systems.

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Design World

APRIL 18, 2024

AutomationDirect has added SIM timing pulleys to their Power Transmission product category. 5M pitch (5mm) pulleys in bore sizes of 5/8, ¾, 7/8, or 1-1/8-in. with 20 to 120 teeth are now available, as are additional MXL pitch (0.08in) pulleys in bore sizes of 1/8, 3/16, and ¼-in. with 14 to 72 teeth, XL pitch… The post SJT Industries SIM timing pulleys from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 18, 2024

Bota offers vision systems intended to allow robots to work and move safety. | Source: Bota Systems Bota Systems will exhibit its recently unveiled sensors featuring a through-hole flange design and enhanced cable management at the Robotics Summit & Expo. The company can be found in Booth 315 on the event’s show floor. “During the Robotics Summit, we will showcase our complete range of sensors at our booth, and we invite you to experience these sensors in action,” Marco Mar

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Design World

APRIL 18, 2024

Southco has expanded its successful line of E6 Constant Torque Hinges with a compact, nylon version designed for small applications. The newest addition to the series measures 45 mm with a torque range of 4-16 in./lb and is 65% lighter than its standard E6 50 Hinge. Southco’s line of Constant Torque Position Control Hinges provides… The post Southco’s new nylon constant torque hinge provides position control in a compact package appeared first on Design World.

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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?

Plastics Today

APRIL 18, 2024

Phade biodegradable drinking straws are being used to build “Coral Forts” that protect newly planted coral from predators.

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Design World

APRIL 18, 2024

The solution enhances Emerson’s AVENTICS high-end air flow and pressure regulation units, by supplementing and retrofitting these into wireless units with CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless products. Named the “Energy Saver”, the solution provides a holistic approach that creates the most cost-efficient and simple way to enhance production lines with an advanced air treatment application.

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E&T

APRIL 18, 2024

A coalition of industry bodies have unveiled a plan to triple the ability to manufacture offshore wind turbines in the UK in a bid to meet the government’s rapidly approaching energy decarbonisation deadline.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 18, 2024

Steve Benson details traditional methods for setting a manual backgauge on a press brake, then discusses how to improve material springback estimates.

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E&T

APRIL 18, 2024

Scientists at the University of Bristol are developing a new robotic suction cup inspired by octopus suckers that can grasp rough, curved and heavy stone.

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Control.com

APRIL 18, 2024

Having separately covered Arduino’s microcontroller platforms and AutomationDirect Productivity PLCs, it’s time to take the wheel of the ProOpen, a PLC that combines modularity with C++ programming.

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Drives & Controls

APRIL 18, 2024

Boston Dynamics, the developer of the pioneering Atlas humanoid robot which has starred in many YouTube videos, has retired the original hydraulically-powered version and replaced it with a new electrically-powered successor.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

APRIL 18, 2024

Today we introduced the most consequential security product in Cisco’s history: Cisco Hypershield.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 18, 2024

A 46-year-old moldmaker and custom injection molder, Delta Mold Inc., operates two facilities that run 24/7 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, has three offshore partnerships to handle overflow work and is the largest moldmaker in the southeast U.S. Source | Delta Mold Inc. With 82 team members and two Charlotte, North Carolina, facilities totaling 70,000 square feet/6,503 square meters that run 24/7, Delta Mold Inc. is a 46-year-old moldmaker and custom inject

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 18, 2024

Image: Prime Creative Media Check out Manufacturers’ Monthly coverage at Australian Manufacturing Week below: The post Manufacturers’ Monthly AMW coverage: Atlas Copco appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

APRIL 18, 2024

Earth Day was founded in the United States on April 22, 1970, to mark the emergence of the modern environmental movement, and it inspired more than 20 million Americans to take action.

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E&T

APRIL 18, 2024

Following the recent ‘retirement’ of the hydraulic-powered Atlas, Boston Dynamics unveils an all-new electric version of its humanoid robot.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

APRIL 18, 2024

Cisco’s advocacy community, Cisco Insider Advocates , brings our customers together and provides a way for them to make powerful connections, expand their professional and personal networks, and learn … Read more on Cisco Blogs

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E&T

APRIL 18, 2024

The negative impact of climate change on agricultural yields, labour productivity and infrastructure will cost the world an estimated $38tn annually by 2050, scientists at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) have said.

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Plastics Today

APRIL 18, 2024

The Form 4 can achieve vertical print speeds of 100 mm per hour and outpace injection molding, according to the company.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 18, 2024

V7 Go uses generative AI to understand how to automate tasks reliably and at scale. Its first areas of focus are back office tasks like data entry and administrative where it reaches human performance within the first hours of use. In a survey of V7 customers, over 90% named Generative AI among their priorities for this year, yet only 23% are using it.

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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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Plastics Today

APRIL 18, 2024

The partnership will scale up production of ReadyGo Diagnostics’ signature device and give it global reach.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 18, 2024

The University of Wolverhampton (UK) and 3D printing global leaders EOS , and AMCM , have today announced they will join forces to launch a new UK Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing (AM). The partnership will provide access to cutting-edge technology from EOS and AMCM, and specialise in the development of advanced materials and processes for demanding applications within industries such as space, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and quantum computing.

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Plastics Today

APRIL 18, 2024

Leading European automotive brand specifies Ineos Styrolution’s Luran S XA SPF60 for blackening panels of its line of trucks.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 18, 2024

EcoPro Carts. Source | iD Additives ID Additives , a company fulfilling additive needs in the plastics industry, is exhibiting all of its main product lines including chemical foaming agents, purging compounds, plastic mold cleaners, and water cleaning and maintenance systems. Highlighted are the live demonstrations taking place at the iD Additive booth featuring the company’s Eco-Pro 360 plastic mold cleaning system.

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