Design World

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

EXAIR’s Gen4 Ion Air Cannon eliminates static electricity and cleans at distances up to 15 ft, with no moving parts. It is suitable for bench-tops, machine mounting, and those “hard to reach” spaces that require a concentrated flow of static eliminating ions. This engineered product has undergone independent laboratory tests to certify it meets the… The post Anti-static ion air cannon is CE, UL, and RoHS certified appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Tenable One has some news today about the release of Tenable One. It is a visibility product that allows managers and others to see assets across an enterprise regardless of IT, OT, or IoT. You will notice a new marketing term in the release—at least new to me. The company is now called an “Exposure Management” company. They tell me that means it enables organizations to understand cyber risk in order to make more effective business decisions.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Delta Electronics Inc, a global provider of IoT-based Smart Green Solutions, today announced it has achieved double “A” scores in the 2023 Climate Change and Water Security reports of CDP for the third time. This year’s double “A” score was granted to only 61 companies out of over 21,000 worldwide based on their superior contribution… The post CDP honors Delta with double A scores for contribution to climate change and water security appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

We declared 2023 the year of the humanoid, but 2024 has already said, “Hold my beer.” You likely read leaked reports about this last week, but today Figure AI Inc. confirmed that it has raised $675 million to develop humanoids. With the Series B funding, the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company is now valued at $2.6 billion. Microsoft, OpenAI Startup Fund, NVIDIA, Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, Jeff Bezos (through Bezos Expeditions), Parkway Venture Capital, Intel Capital, Align Ventu

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Describe what Trakm8 does? At Trakm8, we are committed to delivering comprehensive fleet management solutions that empower our clients to achieve optimal performance and efficiency. Trakm8’s holistic approach to fleet management, encompassing cameras, telematics, AI Fleet/Route Optimisation, and vehicle health monitoring, offers a 360-degree view of fleet operations from a single platform.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

TWIN is made of lightweight materials, and it has modular components for usability and transportation. | Source: IIT Italian researchers last week announced the TWIN powered exoskeleton for lower limbs. They said they have designed it to be easier to wear than competing exoskeletons on the market. TWIN is the product of a collaboration between Rehab Technologies IIT – INAIL, the joint laboratory between the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia ( IIT – Italian Institute of Technology) in G

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · Harvesting innovation: The story behind Tortuga’s autonomous harvesting robots Eric Adamson, CEO and co-founder of Tortuga, joins us in this episode to discuss agricultural robotics. Tortuga is one of the agtech companies leading the charge to transform greenhouse farming with their autonomous harvesting robots. Eric discusses the difficulties and successes of developing robots for use in greenhouses, shedding light on the processes involved in harvesting strawbe

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E&T

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A research team at the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) is exploring the possibility of removing excess water vapour from the Earth’s atmosphere to combat climate change.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

While humanoid robots have burst into mainstream attention in the past year, and more and more companies have released their own models, many operate similarly. The typical humanoid uses arms and grippers to handle objects, and their rigid legs provide a mode of transportation. Researchers at the Toyota Research Institute, or TRI, said they want to take humanoids a step further with the Punyo robot.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Built as a floating laboratory for renewable energy technologies, the 100-foot Energy Observer has logged 63,040 nautical miles without burning any fossil fuels.

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Manufacturing

Seeburger

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The introduction of e-invoicing in Germany marks a significant step towards the digital transformation of business processes and a more modern approach to financial transactions. In a world characterized by continual technological progress, Germany has recognized the need to replace paper-based invoicing with efficient electronic workflows.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It was a strong start to the new year with an incredible week in Amsterdam, where the gloomy weather was a stark contrast to the excitement and energy of the 16,000 people who came together to talk… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In addition to a sneak preview of the twin-screw HT 92 in development, Entek will showcase offerings from its new Wear Parts Division.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the bustling world of retail, the customer experience reigns supreme. Retailers are continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

UK CV production rises 26.9% in January in best start to a year since 2008. Production for export up 49.8%, while output for the UK declines -4.0%. Exports drive growth, with nearly seven in 10 (67.8%) CVs built for international markets. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 26.9% in the first month of 2024, with 11,756 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lines, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series highlights various Cisco non-profit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

New research shows almost half of would-be EV buyers will now wait until after 2030 to switch – compared with just one in 10 last year. Third of motorists most concerned with upfront cost as private EV uptake down -19% year on year in 2023 after end of consumer incentives. Industry urges EV tax breaks to boost demand – with 50% VAT cut most popular incentive for drivers to switch.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This is the second blog in our three-part series about Cisco Foundation climate grantees working in the Amazon and South America region.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Vauxhall has announced that production of its Vivaro Electric van will begin at its Luton manufacturing plant from the first half of 2025. Limited production of the medium-sized electric vehicle, and its equivalent models from other Stellantis brands, will start in spring next year, making Luton the second Stellantis factory in the UK to manufacture EVs.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The tedious task of logging Continuing Education (CE) credits can be a frustrating speed bump in the certification journey.

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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Schneider Electric has launched EcoStruxure Plant Lean Management, a digital solution that reportedly collects and aggregates data across industrial operations to develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for short interval management (SIM) meetings, where shop floor teams review production cycles. According to the company, EcoStruxure Plant Lean Management automatically collects the relevant Information Technology and Operational Technology data for KPIs on productivity, service levels, quality

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Internet of Things (IoT) remains one of the stronger markets in which customers are considering investing.

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Motion Control Tips

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Netzer has introduced the new VLM-60 multi-turn, hollow-shaft absolute rotary encoder, the ideal solution for smooth and continuous production with limited space. The VLM-60 multi-turn encoder from Netzer is an extremely low profile, hollow-shaft absolute rotary encoder. Often used in multi-axis machinery, servo motors machine tools or robots, and process machine manufacturing, the VLM-60 ensures […] The post New VLM-60 multi-turn encoder from Netzer Precision appeared first on Motion Cont

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Wilson Tool International manufactures the most comprehensive line of press brake tooling in the world. From precision to planer machined in European, WT, American and ATC tooling styles and more, along with clamping/crowning and accessory options to speed up your manufacturing process, Wilson Tool has your press brake needs covered. More Information.

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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Fregate-F100 Cooperation (CNW Group/Altitude Aerospace) MONTREAL — HYNAERO and Altitude Aerospace have signed a cooperation protocol for a strategic collaboration in the development of the Fregate-F100 amphibious water bomber aircraft. HYNAERO, a start-up from Bordeaux (France) is working on the design and manufacturing of a new generation amphibious water bomber aircraft, the Fregate-F100, and announces the signing of a cooperation protocol (MoU) with Altitude Aerospace, an international

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ATS

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Share Surprises are rarely a good thing in manufacturing. This is especially true when it comes to downtime caused by unexpected equipment failures. Manufacturers have a lot riding on their ability to keep their systems functioning smoothly, which is why so many of them have invested in machine health monitoring. As the technology becomes more sophisticated and available, the market for these solutions only continues to grow.

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Manufacturing

SMMT

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sparks Transport has acquired a Volvo FM Electric truck after a successful period trialling its local Volvo dealer’s electric demonstrator. The new vehicle, supplied by Truck and Bus Wales and West, will be mainly used by the Glastonbury-based haulier to deliver Refresco beverages to Tesco stores. It is powered by three electrical motors which generate 666 hp and 2,400 Nm of continuous torque, and equipped with the maximum six batteries, unlocking a driving range of about 300 km.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Share Problem prevention is almost always cheaper and faster than making fixes later. This is the principle behind failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), a structured approach to identifying what could go wrong and prioritizing which should be addressed first. Design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA) is a form of FMEA tailored to the product design process.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Go-Ahead’s bus companies have sold a £2 bus ticket to 60 million people in England since the country’s nationwide bus fare cap was introduced by the Government at the beginning of 2023. The Department for Transport’s “Get Around for £2” scheme has made bus travel cheaper on all of Go-Ahead’s eight regional bus companies from Cornwall to Northumberland.

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Metrology

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Traditional hexapod motion systems, constrained within three-dimensional space, have been prone to errors across all 6DOF — an issue magnified in applications demanding nanometer precision. The post Hybrid Hexapod Redefines Ultra Precise 6D Motion appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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