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How Predictive Maintenance Is Improving Manufacturing

Dinesh Mishra

Predictive maintenance uses data to enhance the performance of manufacturing equipment. It involves collecting information from sensors in the machinery, analyzing this data to detect any issues, and using predictive models to anticipate potential problems. In contrast to traditional maintenance methods, which often rely on scheduled repairs or fixing issues as they come up, PdM continuously monitors equipment health and predicts failures before they occur.

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Afag feeding and handling solutions is now part of Emerson’s Aventics

Design World

Afag’s feeding and handling solutions are now part of Emerson’s Aventic’s automation portfolio. Starting October 15, 2024, all content on Afag.com, including product documentation, data, and certificates, will be migrated to Emerson.com under the Aventics brand. The Aventics brand is globally recognized for its innovation and proven performance.

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RoboBusiness: Your Guide to Day 2

Robotics Business Review

RoboBusiness, produced by The Robot Report , wraps up today at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The two-day event will bring together more than 60 speakers , over 100 exhibitors and demos on the expo floor , 10+ hours of dedicated networking time, the Pitchfire Robotics Startup Competition , a Women in Robotics Luncheon, and more. The show will focus on investment and business topics related to running a robotics company.

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RMIT study may boost mRNA vaccines

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: wacomka/stock.adobe.com A study led by researchers from RMIT University and the Doherty Institute has provided the first detailed analysis of how mRNA vaccines circulate and break down in the human bloodstream. The research aimed to help improve the safety and effectiveness of these vaccines, including reducing the side effects that people commonly experience such as headaches, fever and fatigue.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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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RBR50 Spotlight: igus gives ReBeL cobot a low-cost, human-like hand

Robotics Business Review

Organization: igus Country: Germany Website: [link] Year Founded: 1964 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services For all of the strides made in humanoid locomotion over the past year or so, there are still numerous applications for robotic manipulation to address. igus GmbH offers a finger gripper for its ReBeL collaborative robot arm to help developers.

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Baumer Launches IX Series of “All-In-One” GigE Vision Industrial Cameras

Control.com

The newest series of ultra-compact, space-saving industrial cameras integrate all of the components for image acquisition into a single housing, making for a simple and user-friendly machine vision solution.

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The darker side of smart manufacturing

The Fabricator

Smart manufacturing demand great diligence on the part of manufacturers to understand risks, manage equipment suppliers, and control user interaction.

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Treaties Committee to hold next public hearing for AUKUS agreement in Adelaide

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: razihusin/stock.adobe.com The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold its second public hearing today in Adelaide for its inquiry into the AUKUS agreement. The framework established under the AUKUS agreement will enable the exchange of information and the transfer of material and equipment between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America to deliver nuclear-powered submarine capability to Australia.

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BlueForge Alliance, Learning Blade launch submarine manufacturing curriculum

The Fabricator

Learning Blade, a STEM career exploration platform for grades 5-9, has announced the launch of a new mission, “Beneath the Waves: Building Submarines,” to address critical workforce shortages.

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ClearVue secures $7.5 million placement

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: khanunza/stock.adobe.com Smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies has announced it has received commitments from investors to raise approximately $7.5 million. The funding is set to be completed via the issue of approximately 23.4 million fully paid ordinary shares in the Company at an issue price of A$0.32 per Placement Share. “A primary objective for the board and management has been to introduce the Company to the institutional investment market,” said ClearVue CEO, Mart

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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Cisco’s Firewall Solution Recognized as a Leader in Forrester Wave™

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco is proud to be recognized as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Firewall Solutions, Q4 2024. Learn more about what sets Cisco apart.

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ELGi Equipments: Growing presence in Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Elgi Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke with ELGi Equipments, a leader in air compressors renowned for its innovative, technologically advanced systems that maximise customer productivity while minimising ownership costs. Air compressor manufacturers ELGi offers a portfolio of more than 400 products and accessories, including a range of compressors tailored to meet the diverse needs of various sectors within the manufacturing industry.

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Award-winning Cisco Sustainability Data Foundation takes the stage as key to sustainability success

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Our focus on data-driven sustainability contributed to the Cisco Sustainability Data Foundation being recognized as an Impact Award recipient by SustainableIT.org.

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Interact Analysis: Smart conveyance technology market is projected to be $1.1B by 2029

Automation Mag

The markets for both linear and planar smart conveyance technology (SCT) are evolving rapidly, driven by industry demands, the inherent benefits of smart conveyance technology and the emergence of new markets, according to a recent report from market intelligence firm Interact Analysis. The report data shows demand for linear smart conveyance systems has surged, with sales increasing by 27 percent in 2021 and 32 percent in 2022.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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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You’ve Heard the Security Service Edge (SSE) Story Before, but We Re-Wrote It!

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Tech components like MASQUE, QUIC and VPP allow Cisco to overcome the limitations of last-gen ZTNA and SSE solutions. Learn how Cisco is rewriting the ZTA story.

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Openscreen partners with Rehrig Pacific Company on waste and recycling

Canadian Manufacturing

A camera scan from any mobile device will launch a custom Microsite with content and workflows unique to the municipality (CNW Group/Openscreen) TORONTO — Openscreen, a Point of Interaction support and engagement software company, announces a partnership with Rehrig Pacific Company, involved in the waste and recycling industry. This collaboration aims to leverage Openscreen’s QR Code activated microsites with Rehrig Pacific’s carts.

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K-12 Schools and Libraries: Key Insights on FCC’s $200M Cybersecurity Pilot and Cisco Simplified Solutions

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Explore how Cisco's streamlined solutions can enhance your network security as the Cybersecurity Pilot Program officially launches.

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ASTM International Selected to Lead Standardization Center of Excellence

Fastener News Desk

ASTM will lead a collective of partners to create a CoE focused on critical and emerging technologies. Global standards organization ASTM International has been selected to launch a center of excellence focused on supporting standardization of critical and emerging technologies (CETs). Through a competitive process, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology tapped ASTM to lead the standardization center of excellence (SCoE) along with several other partners

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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INRS study reveals new method for quantum information processing

Canadian Manufacturing

Professor Roberto Morandotti (CNW Group/Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)) VARENNES — A collaborative study led by Professor Roberto Morandotti from the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) has discovered a new method for manipulating photonic states of light, enhancing quantum information processing. Published in Nature Photonics, the research introduces a temporal synthetic photonic lattice capable of generating and controlling quantum states using quantum

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British American Tobacco to launch synthetic nicotine pouches

Manufacturing Management

Reuters reported that British American Tobacco has opened a new tab to launch a version of its Velo nicotine pouches using synthetic nicotine in the United States, David Waterfield, president of the company's U.S. subsidiary Reynolds American, said on Wednesday.

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LNS Bar Feeder Enables Rapid Changeovers

Modern Machine Shop

Source: LNS North America LNS North America ’s Quick Load Servo (QLS) 65 automatic bar feeder is designed to load bar diameters from 6-67 mm and bar lengths from 150-1,600 mm. Changeovers are said to be quick and easy. Users can enter the diameter into the advanced human-machine interface (HMI) and QLS 65 automatically adjusts loading height, selection fingers, applied torques and speeds.

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Macaroon maker and The Midcounties Co-operative get 32 people into work

Manufacturing Management

An innovative tie-up between one of Birmingham’s social enterprises and a well-known UK retailer has helped more than 32 people secure employment – 61% of whom have never had a job.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

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.

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Fictiv Launches Automated Design for Manufacturing Tool

Plastics Today

The free online tool gives instant feedback on the manufacturability of injection molded parts.

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Made Smarter powers SME manufacturers to invest ÂŁ25m in technology

Manufacturing Management

Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation of SME manufacturers, has reached a major milestone - backing North West companies to invest ÂŁ25m in new technologies.

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Engineered Motion Systems Provide Easily Configurable High-Precision Multi-Axis Motion

Metrology

PI’s new X-417 Integrated Multi-Axis System (IMAS) provides machine builders and system integrators with a freely configurable solution, utilizing highly dynamic, precision XY linear stages as a base, with travel ranges from 4 to 16 inches (102 mm to 407 mm). The post Engineered Motion Systems Provide Easily Configurable High-Precision Multi-Axis Motion appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Bridgnorth Aluminium rolls out ÂŁ2m investment

Manufacturing Management

Bridgnorth Aluminium has kickstarted a ÂŁ2m investment drive in new technology at its 66-acre Midlands site as part of a long-term growth plan targeting new markets.

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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.

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From Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 – The Future of Scalable Human-Centric Manufacturing

Metrology

As the world of manufacturing evolves from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, the focus shifts from pure automation to human-machine collaboration, opening up exciting possibilities for personalised, efficient, and sustainable production. The post From Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 – The Future of Scalable Human-Centric Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Gema USA Inc. appoints sales manager

The Fabricator

Indianapolis-based powder coating technology provider Gema USA Inc., a Graco Inc. company, has promoted Shawn Hayes to sales manager.

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Pfannenberg USA Unveils Green Series DTI 6000 Cooling Units

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Revolutionary closed-loop system ensures clean, cool air for ultimate electronics protection

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DeGeest, LestaUSA, Eurosider partner to help manufacturers close automation gap

The Fabricator

With the recent acquisition of the North American rights to patented technologies and equipment from Eurosider, DeGeest Corp. is now able to bring European finishing systems to manufacturers in North America, regardless of where they are on their path to automation. Eurosider technology was.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!