Research Shows High Priority for AI Among Manufacturers
Automation World
JUNE 17, 2024
Fluke Reliability survey indicates that more than 60% of manufacturers are planning to achieve initial AI goals in the next year.
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Research shows value of plastics over grease
Design World
JUNE 17, 2024
Many bearing points are protected against environmental influences and wear by so-called loss lubrication, where grease is pressed out from inside the machine and enters the environment. This is said to result in 27 million tons of lubricating grease released worldwide every year. More environmentally friendly oils and greases are an option, but these can […] The post Research shows value of plastics over grease appeared first on Design World.
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Orbbec Cameras Integrated with NVIDIA Isaac Robotics Platform
Gary Mintchell
JUNE 17, 2024
One place where technology and integration and partners advances lies in the vision and robotics area. This news concerns Orbbec 3D vision systems integrating with NVIDIA Isaac Perceptor robotics platforms. In brief: Gemini 330 cameras with built-in depth processing deliver high-precision Depth+RGB vision for NVIDIA Isaac Perceptor AI-based perception workflow for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in indoor and outdoor environments.
High-Performance CAN-Bus cable for advanced engine control systems
Design World
JUNE 17, 2024
Hradil, the German specialist cable engineering firm, introduced a shielded High-Performance CAN-Bus cable for engine and exhaust control systems of heavy-duty 12-cylinder diesel engines. Hradil’s CAN-Bus cable fulfills the demanding requirements set out in the Society of Automotive Engineers’ SAE 1939-11, SAE J1939-14 und SAE J1128 standards. In other words, it belongs to an elite […] The post High-Performance CAN-Bus cable for advanced engine control systems appeared first on Design Worl
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
At CVPR, NVIDIA offers Omniverse microservices, shows advances in visual generative AI
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 17, 2024
As shown at CVPR, Omniverse Cloud Sensor RTX microservices generate high-fidelity sensor simulation from an autonomous vehicle (left) and an autonomous mobile robot (right). Sources: NVIDIA, Fraunhofer IML (right) NVIDIA Corp. today announced NVIDIA Omniverse Cloud Sensor RTX, a set of microservices that enable physically accurate sensor simulation to accelerate the development of all kinds of autonomous machines.
Allient receives Automotive Functional Safety Certification
Design World
JUNE 17, 2024
Allient Inc. has announced the successful certification in Automotive Functional Safety, ISO-26262. This certification underscores Allient’s commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability in electronic systems within the automotive industry. Importance of Automotive Functional Safety According to Felechia Childs, Allient’s Senior Quality Assurance Engineer “with increasing demands from customers for compliance, achieving… The post Allient receives Automotive F
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Softing Industrial presents Ethernet-APL Field Switch at ACHEMA 2024
Design World
JUNE 17, 2024
Softing Industrial announces the presentation of its new “aplSwitch Field” at ACHEMA 2024. This state-of- the-art 16-Port Ethernet-Advanced Physical Layer (Ethernet-APL) Field Switch with optional PROFIBUS Process Automation (PA) proxy is designed for use in Zone 2. It establishes seamless connectivity down to the field level. The “aplSwitch Field” enables the transparent connection of “Two-Wire… The post Softing Industrial presents Ethernet-APL Field Switch at ACHEMA 2024 appeared first o
GM invests another $850M into Cruise as it expands manual operations
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 17, 2024
Cruise has resumed some operations in three cities. | Source: Cruise Despite a bumpy 2023, Cruise LLC isn’t nearing the end of the road yet. General Motors, its parent company, said last week that it would invest an additional $850 million into the autonomous vehicle developer. To date, GM has invested more than $8 billion into Cruise and hasn’t yet seen much of a return.
Fluid Control, Plastics, and Flexibility: Festo Expands Manifold Catalog
Control.com
JUNE 17, 2024
Diffusion bonding is a process used extensively in medical and lab manufacturing. Festo is expanding its micro-fluidic distribution portfolio by providing customized, efficient, space-saving designs.
coboworx raises $12M to make robotics more accessible
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 17, 2024
coboworx offers robotic solutions for machine tending and palletizing. | Source: coboworx coboworx last week brought in €11.4 million (about $12.2 million) in funding. The company plans to use the funding to expand its team, grow its product range, and tap into new markets. It’s also set to open a new location in Munich later this year. coboworx’s platform has a modular design that enables SMEs to start with specific systems for individual process steps and expand as needed.
Coldplay Finds New Grooves in Plastic Waste
Plastics Today
JUNE 17, 2024
The band's new album will be available in various versions, including an EcoRecord made from nine recycled PET bottles and a Notebook Edition comprising river plastics collected by The Ocean Cleanup in Guatemala.
Standard Iron’s owners build on top of decades of success
The Fabricator
JUNE 17, 2024
Owners Resource Group purchased Standard IronandWire Works in January 2022. Far from a strip and flip, investors are helping an already successful metal fabrication company grow, which has landed the Minnesota fabricator at No. 17 on the 2024 FAB 40 list.
Regional manufacturer gets defence-ready
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 17, 2024
Image: Industry Capable Network For regionally based material processing and product design specialists, SMETEC Services, getting its name in front of ideal clients and building connections with the right people has not always been easy. Based in NSW Shoalhaven region, SMETEC Services works with a niche client base. So having the right networks is essential.
Bulldog Steel Fabrication adds fiber laser system
The Fabricator
JUNE 17, 2024
Bulldog Steel Fabrication, a supplier of steel fabricated parts and components, has added a Mitsubishi Electric GX-F series 2D fiber laser processing machine to its manufacturing facility in Madison, Ga.
CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction
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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.
Australian Government developing new net zero industry plan
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 17, 2024
Image: narawit/stock.adobe.com The Australian Government is developing a plan to articulate how Australian industries like manufacturing, will transition to a Net Zero economy by 2050. The plan will set out government priorities, policies and measures to drive down emissions and will support investment in low emissions and renewable activities. The industrial sector plan is focused on subsectors that represent the greatest opportunity for decarbonisation and that will be most impacted by the tra
Rio Tinto’s lithium mine project in Serbia poised to get green light
E&T
JUNE 17, 2024
Europe’s electric vehicle industry could be given a boost if the lithium mine in Serbia gets the green light, two years after the project was called off.
Gladstone manufacturer set to benefit from new funding
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 17, 2024
Image: iStocker/stock.adobe.com Berg Engineering has received almost $140,000 through the Queensland Government’s Manufacturing Hubs Grant program (MHGP). The Gladstone company is encouraging other manufacturers to take advantage of the remaining funding available from the $52 million in grant programs announced in the Queensland Budget. Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and member for Gladstone, Glenn Butcher, visited the business and said the company’s success demonstrates th
Co-innovating with Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JUNE 17, 2024
For three years now, we have been sowing seeds of innovation, inclusion, and inspiration to help Black leaders prepare to thrive in the AI era. We are committed to co-innovating with HBCUs to create lasting change, and building an inclusive future for all.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
New renewable energy zone to be established in Caloundra
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 17, 2024
Image: DisobeyArt/stock.adobe.com A new Local Renewable Energy Zone (LREZ) will be established in Caloundra, QLD, to help the community generate, store, and share more renewable energy. LREZs will allow the benefits of renewable energy to be shared amongst all customers, especially those who haven’t been able to invest in solar power for one reason or another.
Steel prices continue recent downward slide
The Fabricator
JUNE 17, 2024
The majority of the steel distributors and buyers believe that the current slide in steel prices might be seasonal.
Businesses are embracing and investing in AI, research reveals
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 17, 2024
Image: Summit Art Creations/stock.adobe.com A new report revealed that companies are significantly boosting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI), identifying it as a key driver of growth and innovation. The essential guide to understanding AI for SMB and Mid Market leaders in Australia and New Zealand explores AI’s growing landscape and its potential to drive significant growth and innovation for SMBs.
Mastering Nutanix Hyperconverged Infrastructure on Cisco’s Black Belt Academy
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JUNE 17, 2024
Cisco's collaboration with Nutanix redefines hyperconverged infrastructure. Get ahead in this new era with certification from Cisco Black Belt Academy.
How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management
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State Budget unveils investment into TAFE NSW
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 17, 2024
Image: arliftatoz2205/stock.adobe.com Manufacturing is among the industries that will benefit from a $2.5 billion investment into TAFE NSW to strengthen the skills sector, as detailed in the 2024-25 NSW Budget. The skills sector is essential for delivering the homes NSW needs, facilitating a renewable energy future, and reinvigorating the State’s domestic manufacturing sector.
Stay Compliant: Cisco Secure Workload Introduces State-of-the-art, Persona-based Reporting
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JUNE 17, 2024
Traditional workload security tools often fail to provide metrics tailored to the distinct needs of SecOps, Network Administrators, or CxOs.
J-Tech’s journey through innovation and partnership with RSM | Case study
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 17, 2024
Image: exclusive-design/stock.adobe.com In the ever-evolving landscape of primary produce, J-Tech Systems has emerged as a pivotal player, providing crucial packaging materials to produce packhouses throughout Australia. Mark Alkemade, Financial Administration Manager at J-Tech Systems , sheds light on their journey marked by growth, adaptation, and a commitment to sustainability in an industry handling the impacts of the global pandemic and the increasing importance of environmental consciousn
How Will You Harness Transformative Megatrends in Enterprise Wireless Services to Optimize Your Organization’s Growth Strategy?
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
JUNE 17, 2024
Today, the rapid evolution of mobile technology and increased smartphone adoption are driving significant changes in the enterprise wireless services (EWS) ecosystem. Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and extended reality (XR), along with evolving consumer behaviors and the rise of data-driven analytics, are pushing businesses to find new ways to tackle growth challenges and establish competitive differentiation.
The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study
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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.
Strategic M&A Maneuvers: The Power of Virtual Data Rooms
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 17, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a necessity for companies looking for development, growth, or enhanced market presence. These transactions include the exchange of numbers of information, records, files, and documents. To make this process safe it is recommended to use virtual data rooms for mergers and acquisitions.
Alstom signs £370m deal for 10 Elizabeth line trains that will secure future of Derby plant
E&T
JUNE 17, 2024
The French multinational has signed a contract worth around £370m for 10 new nine-car Aventra trains for Transport for London’s Elizabeth line, along with associated maintenance until 2046.
Comprehensive Guide to Board Portals and Digital Board Packs
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 17, 2024
Small companies and large enterprises have a board of directors that leads its strategy. This demands bringing together experienced team members. There are many steps in the process of holding meetings and making decisions.
El videoscopio portátil en miniatura admite NDT e inspección visual remota
The Fabricator
JUNE 17, 2024
Titan Tool Supply Inc. ha lanzado la serie TVGM de videoscopios en miniatura, portátiles, de alta definición y de grado industrial para tareas de inspección visual remota y NDT.
How to Master Product Portfolio Management
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Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.
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