Design World

MAY 8, 2024

Clippard provides thousands of standard and special precision flow control products to design engineers and manufacturers around the world. Clippard’s expertise is not limited to providing over 7,000 standard products, but also offers a unique advantage by providing custom products and value-added assemblies for hundreds of applications. Electronic Pressure Regulators & Flow Controllers Electronic Valves:… The post Clippard Precision Fluid Control Products & Solutions appeared fir

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SMMT

MAY 8, 2024

UK used car market grows 6.5% to almost 2 million units in Q1 2024 – the fifth quarter of successive growth. Best start to a year since 2019 as second-hand market hits five year high. Zero emission car sales up 71.0% with highest ever market share at 2.1%. Download the used car sales report for Q1 2024 The UK’s used car market rose by 6.5% in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,967,923 units finding new owners – the strongest start to a year since pre-pandemic 2019, according to the latest figures

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Design World

MAY 8, 2024

By Emma Wood, Global Product Manager for Non-ultrasonic Technologies at Emerson Laser plastic welding continues to grow in popularity worldwide because it provides a unique range of capabilities and benefits: gentle and vibration-free joining, particle-free cleanliness and precision fluid paths, strong bonds with hermetic seals, exceptional aesthetic appearance, and the versatility to bond an extremely… The post What is quasi-simultaneous laser welding?

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 8, 2024

I received many releases regarding automation from Siemens resulting from the Hannover Messe last month. They presented them to assembled press, analysts, and blogger this week at Automate in Chicago. These are all pretty cool. Siemens Industrial Copilot with Generative AI Spatial Computing Electrical Training for Apple Vision Pro Simatic S7-1200 G2—a new generation of controller Siemens Xcelerator: Scaling roll-out of generative AI with Siemens Industrial Copilot Siemens makes automation easy w

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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

MAY 8, 2024

The demand for skilled professionals in the power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry has never been more urgent. Committed to helping PT/MC employers nurture current and upcoming talent, the PTDA Foundation has launched two new scholarships to empower individuals who are passionate about pursuing PT/MC careers. “By providing financial support by way of scholarships, […] The post PTDA Foundation launches student and employee scholarships appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

MAY 8, 2024

Festo's decision to adopt PLCnext Technology aligns with its pursuit of an open-system approach for future direction, facilitating the development and launch of innovative products.

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Automation World

MAY 8, 2024

The complexities of installing a new magnetic flowmeter in an industrial setting.

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Design World

MAY 8, 2024

• SINEC Security Guard: Intuitive cloud-based software-as-a-service to improve cybersecurity on the shop floor • Allows users to match vulnerabilities to their OT assets, prioritize them, and engage in mitigation measures • Integration with the cloud-native SIEM Microsoft Sentinel enabled • Available on the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace in July, 2024 Production facilities are increasingly the… The post New Siemens software automatically identifies vulnerable production assets appeared fir

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 8, 2024

The Seoul National University team with its winning system. | Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics announced the winners of its second Form & Function University Robotics Challenge at the Robotics Summit & Expo last week. A panel of judges at the show picked Seoul National University as the first-place winner. Twelve teams from across the globe showcased their robotics and automation projects for the challenge and competed for cash prizes.

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Design World

MAY 8, 2024

Custom machined stainless steel, Inconel, and Hastelloy shaft collars manufactured to specification with application-specific modifications have been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA. Stafford Custom Large Stainless Steel Shaft Collars are available in set-screw, 1-pc, 2-pc, and hinged styles in sizes up to 12-in. I.D. with customer-specified modifications such as internal threads, keyways, […] The post Stainless steel shaft collars custom machined in sizes up t

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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?

Industry Week

MAY 8, 2024

The move comes after the Chinese tech company launched a new laptop including an Intel chip.

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Design World

MAY 8, 2024

Emerson today announced the new PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC), a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a wide range of machine and discrete part manufacturing automation applications. The new solution is designed to serve manufacturing sites and OEM machine builders who need a ruggedized, compact, durable IPC to cost-effectively support their Industrial… The post Emerson’s new compact, rugged PC built to connect industrial floor to cloud appeared first on Design W

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 8, 2024

The new linear brake solution uses electrical fields to hold the axis. | Credit: ESTAT ESTAT Actuation engineers and manufactures electronic brakes and clutches that use the physics of electric fields to deliver a braking or clutching interaction when powered on. The company spun out from Carnegie Mellon University in 2019 and introduced its first innovation with a rotary joint clutch/brake product, useful for robotics applications.

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Design World

MAY 8, 2024

Early electricity investigators cleverly solved the challenge of measuring milliohm resistances or microvolt changes in voltage across a resistor over 150 years ago. This part continues the exploration of 4-wire Kelvin sensing. Read Part 1 here. Q: What did Lord Kelvin do? A: He realized that using a single combined path for forcing the current […] The post The why and how of 4-wire Kelvin sensing: part 2 appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

MAY 8, 2024

A new report has found that for the first time 30% of electricity produced worldwide came from renewable energy sources, predominantly solar and wind.

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Control.com

MAY 8, 2024

OnRobot has launched two new electric grippers capable of handling high-payload applications and partnered with Ellison Technologies to power a CNC machine-tending solution.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MAY 8, 2024

Learn how Cisco is bringing on-prem and cloud security together into a unified platform to marry the power of Cisco Secure Firewall and Multicloud Defense.

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Control.com

MAY 8, 2024

Kassow Robots released its Edge Edition 7-axis cobot that features a reduced footprint and is suitable for use in locations with limited floor space or mobile applications.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 8, 2024

InductOne is designed to handle a wide range of parcels with high throughput. Source: Plus One Robotics CHICAGO — As items pass through warehouses and other facilities, they are often handled as packages rather than as eaches. Plus One Robotics yesterday launched InductOne, a two-armed robot designed to optimize parcel singulation and induction in high-volume fulfillment and distribution centers. “Parcel variability is a significant challenge of automation within the warehouse,”

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 8, 2024

Image: smolaw11/stock.adobe.com A new report by independent think tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) Bold shows boosting Australian manufacturing capabilities by growing five onshore Cleantech supply chains could create up to $215 billion in revenue and up to 53,000 additional jobs by 2035. Make it here: building Australia’s clean industrial future outlines the decisive action needed to best harness Australia’s abundant resources and raw minerals and build on our innovation towards the net z

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 8, 2024

Virtual reality training addresses the skills gap, offering immersive, cost-effective learning experiences. Source: Kruse Analysis I chatted with Torsten Kruse of Kruse Analysis and Training about using virtual reality in mold design training, which has been under development since I spoke with him and Rick Finnie of M.R. Mold at the MoldMaking Conference in 2023.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 8, 2024

Image: THINK b/stock.adobe.com Global manufacturing continued its recovery trajectory in April, with both output and new orders showing positive trends, according to the latest report from J.P.Morgan and S&P Global PMI. The report, which was released on May 2, 2024, indicates that the sustained upturn in manufacturing was supported by increased intake of new work and a modest expansion in international trade volumes.

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Industry Week

MAY 8, 2024

IndustryWeek editors look into those stories and intellectual property protection, why IT and OT can't seem to get along, new leadership at Rootstock and strength in the EV sector for smaller companies.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 8, 2024

Image: Hysata Australia-based company Hysata is developing new high-efficiency electrolysers that aim to produce green hydrogen at scale with higher energy efficiency and lower costs than alternative technologies. The company’s technology combines engineering and science in a unique capillary-fed alkaline electrolyser that uses less energy to convert water to hydrogen. bp Ventures and Templewater led the recent $111.3 million USD investment round in the company, with strong backing from existing

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The Fabricator

MAY 8, 2024

Mechanical contractor Rohde Brothers Inc. has unveiled a comprehensive expansion of its fabrication shop in Plymouth, Wis.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 8, 2024

Image: arliftatoz2205/stock.adobe.com Chief Executive of the national employer association Ai Group, Innes Willox, welcomed the announced federal government boost to the development and supply of skilled workers for the construction sector. “A strong skills pipeline is essential to meet the demands of the construction sector and the ambition to increase housing supply. “Funding for an additional 15,000 TAFE and VET fee-free places and 5,000 pre-apprenticeships over two years from 1 Januar

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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The Fabricator

MAY 8, 2024

Asheville, N.C., contract manufacturer Prince Manufacturing Corp. has appointed Jonathan Moore as CFO.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 8, 2024

In an era when social networks are becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives, many are considering how to reduce their influence without completely abandoning their capabilities. We explore how you can change the way you interact with Facebook to ensure greater control over your personal information and the time spent online.

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The Fabricator

MAY 8, 2024

The Women in Manufacturing Association will host the 2024 Moms in MFG virtual conference on June 13, 2024.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

MAY 8, 2024

Delayed orders from clients hit French manufacturer, including at Derby site where 1,300 jobs at risk Alstom plans to raise €1bn (£861m) to help cut its debt as the world’s second largest train maker struggles with delayed orders amid concerns about the future of its Derby factory. The Paris-listed company will tap investors with the aim of raising the funds by September.

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