Design World

DECEMBER 26, 2023

JCB recently announced that it will build a new factory in North America, creating 1,500 new jobs over the next five years. The British company is a global manufacturer of construction equipment and also builds machinery for the agricultural and waste-handling industries. JCB said this new facility will manufacture machines mostly for North American customers.… The post Reshoring manufacturing — and the Texas-Mexico connection appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Venture capital money continues to be available for some manufacturing software—especially when it relates to data management and analysis. Braincube has raised €83 million of growth equity investment. The investment was led by Scottish Equity Partners (‘SEP’). Braincube’s Industrial Internet of Things (‘IIoT’) platform helps manufacturers increase their profits using data insights to improve quality, productivity, and sustainability in their factories.

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Design World

DECEMBER 26, 2023

By Mark Jones Many readers of Design World will likely recall gifts of Lego, and maybe some of them will be giving Lego (curiously, a word that is both singular and plural) this season. Lego bricks, as we know them today, came on the market in 1958. Other shapes have been added. Electronic controls have… The post Technical Thinking: The long road to Lego sustainability appeared first on Design World.

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Industry Week

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A look at how manufacturers can get started with tracking sustainability targets.

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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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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A smoother experience for robotic prosthetic leg users is the aim of a University of Michigan project that has received renewed support from the National Institutes of Health. The R01 grant of $3 million will also enable the implementation of the researchers’ improved control program on a commercially available robotic prosthetic leg. Sit to stand, stand to walk, up and down stairs and inclines — the human body shifts among these activities almost thoughtlessly.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Effective communication within an organization is vital whether it operates in the public sector. In government organizations, this becomes more crucial as it ensures that employees have access to information, promotes transparency and collaboration, and aids leaders in making well-informed decisions.

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Control.com

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Honeywell will purchase Carrier’s Global Asset Solutions business, acquiring its digital locking hardware and software platforms. The acquisition will bolster Honeywell’s building automation products and services.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Getty Images All cutting tools start to wear from the very first workpiece they machine. As the tool machines, a small amount of material wears from its cutting tool edge(s). This causes machined surfaces to grow (or shrink) in the direction of the cutting edge(s). With small tolerances, machined surfaces will grow or shrink to the point that they approach a tolerance limit long before the cutting tool gets dull.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Instantaneous mode switching can help smooth transitions between different servo motor control modes in complex motion applications. In closed-loop servo control systems, there are three essential control modes, torque, speed, and position. Each of these parameters can be individually controlled depending on the application. While a single control mode may be enough for some applications, other more advanced applications may require multiple control modes within the same motion operation.

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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Average annual growth of 14.5% will boost market value to more than $800 million by 2032, according to market watcher Fact.MR.

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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?

The Fabricator

DECEMBER 26, 2023

El AMS 3015 CL de AMADA AMERICA es un sistema de automatización flexible que realiza operaciones de manipulación de materiales de forma automática, reduciendo el tiempo de inactividad de la máquina debido a la carga manual.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A well-implemented quality management system can increase customer confidence. Photo Credit: iStock The certification of a company’s quality management system (QMS) to a recognized international standard proclaims the achievement of an effectively implemented management system whose process controls are adequately robust. Certification reassures customers of its ability to deliver quality products as specified consistently.

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Brass Knuckle Vader protective eyewear is styled like a ski goggle but made to keep out splash and maintain vision in tough work environments.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Monaghan Tooling Group Monaghan Tooling Group introduces MK Tools’ Speed Drill S2 and S4 series of solid carbide drills in standard sizes from 3 to 20 mm. All models feature two-flute geometry with a 30-degree helix angle for superior chip evacuation, and 140-degree point geometry for precision holemaking in materials such as carbon steel, cast iron, grey cast iron, alloys and other ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

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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?

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Control.com

DECEMBER 26, 2023

OnLogic has added to the existing ThinManager-ready PC product line with a new thin client with WiFi boot functionally to add multiple HMI functionality with a central point of maintenance.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Kaast Machine Tools Inc. Kaast Machine Tools Inc. ’s R-Grind HD cylindrical grinders are high-performance machines for accurate production of large workpieces, such as car axels or hydraulic cylinders. Able to accommodate workpieces up to 31" × 156" and/or 4,400 lbs., this series of cylindrical grinders is said to be ideal for shops that need a clean finish on large workpieces.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

We covered 25 acquisitions in 2023, which was down significantly from the 50 we covered in 2022. Below are eight robotics acquisitions, in chronological order, that stood out to us in 2023. Here’s a look back at the notable acquisitions of 2022 and 2021. Note that there’s one major acquisition still pending from 2022. Amazon announced in August 2022 its intent to acquire iRobot for $1.7 billion.

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