Automation World

MAY 28, 2024

A new report from Honeywell explains how “silent residency” has become an increasing threat to industrial facilities.

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Design World

MAY 28, 2024

A line of split frame machines with tooling modules that hold double-edge blades that perform parting and double beveling for inline valve installation and replacement has been introduced by Esco Tool of Holliston, MA. The Esco COHOG Split Frame Machine features a robust stationary ring machined from 7075 aluminum alloy that is hard coated and […] The post split frame machines with tooling modules that hold double edge blades appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

MAY 28, 2024

The International Federation of Robotics reports strong robotics demand across all major segments of U.S. manufacturing in 2023.

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Design World

MAY 28, 2024

A South African manufacturer and supplier of concrete brick-making machines has started using Vesconite Hilube linear bushings as spare parts for its manual/electric brick-making machines and as standard components in its range of manual brick-making machines. The Vesconite Hilube wear-resistant self-lubricating bushings are installed on the shafts on which the tamper guide system moves to […] The post Brick machine supplier embraces the benefits of Vesconite Hilube bushings appeared first

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Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

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Automation World

MAY 28, 2024

With more than 15 million products in its inventory, DigiKey has a level of insight into automation technology use few other companies have.

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Design World

MAY 28, 2024

NORD’s industrial automation solutions include MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units, UNICASE parallel shaft gear units, UNICASE helical bevel gear units, IE3 – IE5+ high-efficiency electric motors, and NORDAC variable frequency drives. These solutions are engineered to work in unison for ultimate performance in demanding, heavy industrial environments. Industrial gear units from Nord Drivesystems are used for… The post NORD’s heavy-duty, reliable drive systems tackle tough industrial appl

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Design World

MAY 28, 2024

The Alsatian family-owned group, De Dietrich Process Systems, announces the acquisition of the HEINKEL Drying and Separation Group with its brands HEINKEL, COMBER, BOLZ-SUMMIX, and JONGIA. This strategic merger allows De Dietrich to enrich and broaden its portfolio of solutions for its customers, offering the most comprehensive premium range on the market.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Realtime is working with Mitsubishi Electric to develop its motion planning software. Source: Realtime Robotics Manufacturing can benefit from increasingly intelligent robots as much as any other industry. Realtime Robotics today announced that it has secured a strategic investment from Mitsubishi Electric Corp., leading its recently opened Series B round.

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Design World

MAY 28, 2024

The HVCM-095-051-051-01 hollow core linear voice coil servo motor from Moticont features an open aperture, a 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) stroke, high speed, and sub-micron positioning accuracy with an external high resolution position sensor. This linear dc servo motor from Moticont has a continuous force rating of 16.1 lb (71.4 N) and a peak force […] The post Hollow-core linear voice coil servo motor features high peak force appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Re-Up LLC is installing autonomous robotic chefs from Nala Robotics in a variety of its convenience store locations. The Wingman robots are autonomous fry stations that customers can easily add or configure to any restaurant or commercial food service operation, the company said. Right now, Re-Up has opened nine convenience stores and is in the process of opening more than 30 others.

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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

Design World

MAY 28, 2024

Flexiv is proud to announce a strategic cooperation agreement with Siemens, as it officially joins the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem. This collaboration will enable Flexiv and Siemens to co-create and deliver adaptive robotic application solutions to a diverse array of industries within the world’s largest robotics market. What is the Siemens Xcelerator?

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Control.com

MAY 28, 2024

Building on a robust history of microcontroller (and now PLC) design, Arduino has launched a new robot, introducing learners to coding and sensor interfacing with adaptable and expandable hardware.

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Design World

MAY 28, 2024

In 1961, Faulhaber decided to venture into the North American market — a big step for the business with the small drives. This decision has proven its worth and resulted in a successful company. Founded as Micromo in Cleveland, Ohio, the company moved to Clearwater, Florida, in the early 1990s. An important part of the… The post Progress is Faulhaber Micromo’s driving force appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Comau is expanding from automotive manufacturing to logistics applications such as pick and place. Source: Comau If change is constant in technology, even established industrial automation providers must adapt to keep up. Comau SpA recently said it is shifting from traditional robotics to software-driven systems and industry-agnostic technologies. The company has been expanding from the automotive industry and systems integration to new markets including logistics and energy, noted Allesandro Pi

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Design World

MAY 28, 2024

OKW has extended its RAILTEC B range of DIN rail enclosures. There is now a new space-saving flat-profile variant for individual electronic devices that do not require multiple terminations. As such, the ends are closed for mounting customer-specified connections and interfaces such as USB, D-sub and power supply. RAILTEC B is ideal for applications including… The post OKW introduces sleeker DIN rail enclosures for space optimization appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

MAY 28, 2024

A new report by the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has found that slow grid connections and a lack of clear plans for energy storage must be fixed in order for the UK to meet its net zero goals by 2035.

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MRPEasy

MAY 28, 2024

In 2015, a few experienced engineers from a reputable technology consultancy firm decided to go it alone and design a novel radar system. They engineered a prototype using, in part, an ordinary tea-tray. The finished product surpassed expectations and landed the team a contract with the UK Ministry of Defense. Blighter Surveillance Systems was born. […] The post Radar Systems Manufacturer Hits the Mark with MRP Software appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Control.com

MAY 28, 2024

This article investigates the basic principles of inverters, different types of DC-to-AC conversion, and common applications for generating AC voltage in manufacturing.

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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

Metrology

MAY 28, 2024

There are growing demands within the global manufacturing industry to increase productivity and efficiency levels at faster paces. As a result of this, metrologists are starting to find out that using Coordinating Measuring Machines (CMMs) that only operate using 3-axis machining technologies is not enough anymore. The post Configuring 5-Axis Technology On CMMs appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2024

In 2024, voters in more than 60 countries—representing 4 billion people—will cast ballots. Some of the elections are far-reaching—such as the upcoming EU Parliamentary elections, which will span 27 countries from June 6 to 9.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 28, 2024

Image: sdecoret / stock.adobe.com Australian small to medium-sized businesses will now have access to expert advice on how to safely adopt artificial intelligence into their operations. Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic today announced four AI Adopt Centres under the $17 million AI Adopt Program, which will act as a front door to connect businesses with AI expertise.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2024

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) represents a shift toward establishing harmonized guidelines that can keep pace with the dynamic nature of cyber threats.

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As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

MAY 28, 2024

The new RV-35/50/80FR series of robots is ideal for handling large workpieces and heavy objects to expand automation opportunities for OEMs and end users alike.

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Industry Week

MAY 28, 2024

Eighty-five percent of incidents could have been mitigated with patching, multi-factor authentication or least-privilege principles, an IBM study found.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 28, 2024

Image: Defence Trailblazer Defence Trailblazer’s new Accelerating Sovereign Industrial Capabilities (ASIC) funding program will fast-track the translation of defence R&D activities for the delivery of capabilities aligned to the new Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities (SDIPs). Executive Director, Dr Sanjay Mazumdar said developing sovereign defence industrial base Australia must meet circumstances required.

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E&T

MAY 28, 2024

The new integrated control centre will manage the safe and efficient operation of 2,000 mostly European flights per day.

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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 28, 2024

Image: IEDNlab / stock.adobe.com Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has released Australia’s first National Robotics strategy at an event the Australian Financial Review AI Summit in Sydney today. Robotics and automation have the potential to transform advanced manufacturing, support our transition to net zero, combat workforce shortages and create safer, more productive work environments.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 28, 2024

MetalQuest is a precision manufacturer and internal FANUC integrator that recently added its first cell with a 3D vision system. The cell machines castings, which arrive at the cell in boxes from the foundry. All photos provided by MetalQuest Unlimited Inc. “Bin picking is basically the Holy Grail of robotic automation,” says Scott Harms, president of MetalQuest Unlimited Inc.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 28, 2024

Image: Premcar Premcar has celebrated the production of the 10,000th new car at its Epping assembly plant in Melbourne, Australia. The vehicle, a 2024 Nissan Patrol Warrior , came down Premcar’s Epping assembly line this morning. The Gun Metallic 4×4 SUV was met with applause from the company’s large manufacturing and engineering teams and was broadcast live on television.

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The Fabricator

MAY 28, 2024

An Airgas expert weighs in on shielding gas mix selection and composition for MIG welding.

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Next-gen manufacturers are redesigning factories to enable agility at every stage of production. From more timely communication between engineers and technicians to technologies that empower real-time collaboration, they’re getting ahead by making iterations and improvements during a build, across the production line at scale. This level of flexibility means they can develop more quickly than their legacy counterparts.

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