Design World

APRIL 26, 2024

Dig into the specs and story of an innovative DC power solution that works with every AC input for DC powered components. Sponsored by Altech Every industry faces challenges with consistent power supply. When facilities lose power unexpectedly, a variety of problems can ensue. Altech, a leader in automation and control components, addresses these issues… The post Fight power outages and disruptions with an uninterrupted and universal power solution appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

APRIL 26, 2024

A look at the specific challenges manufacturers face in identifying processes suitable for automation and how they can align their automation initiatives with broader business strategies.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 26, 2024

This acquisition is a very interesting acquisition from several points-of-view. This shows Siemens commitment to factory automation. It hints at entry into the mobile automated robotic space (see the analysis by Vanessa Lopez, Research Analyst, Interact Analysis at the bottom of the story). Even though I don’t see as much in the US as I once did, Siemens is still one of the most active automation suppliers.

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Automation World

APRIL 26, 2024

Using Kassow Robots’ 7-axis cobots, pesticide manufacturer Biocare increases production by a factor of four while also improving quality.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 26, 2024

I first met Opto 22 back in the early 90s when I searched for a solution to connect one of my Allen-Bradley devices to a Modicon PLC and discovered their solid state relays. I could at least send digital signals. (Note: I didn’t get the job.) Later I stopped by their booth at a trade show where they wore black arm bands in memoriam for the demise of the PLC.

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Automation World

APRIL 26, 2024

Using Kassow Robots’ 7-axis cobots, pesticide manufacturer Biocare increases production by a factor of four while also improving quality.

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Automation World

APRIL 26, 2024

How generative AI is being used to boost efficiency and resilience in supply chains and manufacturing.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 26, 2024

The 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have recognized the Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter. Source: Mushiny WTWH Media has named Mushiny Co. a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award winner this month. It recognized the Suzhou, China-based company for its Intelligent 3D Sorter as an innovative technology. “This recognition highlights China’s global innovation and marks a significant step for Mushiny in smart warehouse logistics,” said the company.

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E&T

APRIL 26, 2024

Having secured $30m Series-A funding, Green Energy Park (GEP) is a step closer to building its large-scale renewable hydrogen production and export terminal facilities.

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Control.com

APRIL 26, 2024

Connectors, robot trainers, pneumatics, servo motors, and more… Join the Control editorial team as we dive into some news and headlines from the world of robotics and control automation over the past weeks!

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The Fabricator

APRIL 26, 2024

An episode of The Fabricator Podcast inspired a welder to fabricate a mind-blowing cartoon image from the past: Adam Bomb of the Garbage Pail Kids.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

APRIL 26, 2024

EV sales have plateaued across the world but the newfound glut of vehicles may just be temporary Elon Musk became the world’s richest man by evangelising about electric cars – and delivering them by the million. Yet in recent months his company, Tesla, has struggled to maintain its momentum: sales have dropped this year, and so has its share price. Those struggles have become emblematic of a broader reckoning facing the electric vehicle (EV) industry.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

APRIL 26, 2024

In the highly dynamic and ever-evolving world of enterprise computing, data centers serve as the backbones of operations, driving the need for powerful, scalable, and energy-efficient server… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Plastics Today

APRIL 26, 2024

A famous and highly influential musician and producer who enlists music in the fight for climate causes presses records made from a plant-based plastic through his charity. So far, so good, until you read the fine print.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 26, 2024

Industrial automation specialist FANUC UK will highlight the importance of collaboration when adopting robotics by exhibiting in conjunction with FIVE of its partners at Smart Factory Expo 2024 (Stand 4-B80, 5-6 June, NEC Birmingham). Serving as a valuable link between robot suppliers and automation end-users, the five partners accompanying FANUC to Smart Factory Expo each excel in a different niche area and will be on hand to provide industry-specific advice, alongside showcasing their standard

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Manufacturing Management

APRIL 26, 2024

A supplier of millions of components every day to cars, lorries and engines has been named as the Confederation of British Metalforming’s Company of the Year at a prestigious event last night.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

APRIL 26, 2024

This year at Cisco Live EMEA in Amsterdam, the Cisco Store began a new initiative to continue promoting sustainability in our daily operations.

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Plastics Today

APRIL 26, 2024

Celanese introduced a polyamide reinforced with short glass fibers at Chinaplas this week that sets a new bar for lightweight, high-performance automotive materials.

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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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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

APRIL 26, 2024

This is Part III of a three-blog series on solutions to overcome challenges associated with bridging the digital divide.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 26, 2024

Fronius developed a robotic welding cell for Anton Paar GmbH that meets the manufacturer's requirements for flexibility, positioning possibilities, and varying welding processes.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 26, 2024

Skip ahead Turning Grinding Laser and Waterjet Five-Axis Machines Vertical Machining Centers Measurement The first four months of 2024 have already brought us a number of new machines and technology releases. Browse the previews below, or dig deeper on TechSpex , our machine tool search engine. Find the right tool for your job fast in one spot. Browse by type, size, spindle speed, horsepower, performance metrics, geographical location and more.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 26, 2024

Steel processing provider JM Steel has completed a major expansion of Nextracker-dedicated manufacturing lines at its Leetsdale, Pa., steel facility, achieving 4 GW of capacity.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

APRIL 26, 2024

Continuing a global relationship that spans more than 20 years, eight-year KUKA Strategic Partner ENGEL, a leader in plastic injection molding machines, technologies and turnkey solutions, has become a KUKA Robotics System Partner. In its new relationship with KUKA, ENGEL will not only continue to incorporate KUKA robots as standard components in its injection molding solutions but also integrate and retrofit KUKA robotic products into existing plastic injection molding machines and systems.

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 26, 2024

BURLINGTON — A new regulation under the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act, 2022 (BOBIA) will give Ontario companies more opportunities to compete for procurement contracts from public sector entities like hospitals, school boards and universities. Whether it is a medical supply company in Thunder Bay or a fresh produce supplier in London, several Ontario businesses and industries will now reportedly have a competitive advantage that will help bolster their success.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 26, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, TX — April 26, 2024 — The best in business gathered in Nashville, TN at the 2024 Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards Gala held at the Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza. The gathering honored top business achievements of some of the most innovative and successful companies in their fields. “Frost & Sullivan presents Best Practices awards to companies that inspire growth in their industries.

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 26, 2024

Sanipit 24 GR CB CAMBRIDGE — Saniflo North America, a division of Group SFA, has launched Sanipit 24 GR CB, a pre-assembled, one-horsepower, grinder pump system. Sanipit 24 GR CB is designed with an advanced waste-detection system. It comes in a heavy-duty, HDPE basin measuring 24 inches in diameter and 24 inches in depth. The pump is pre-assembled with a built-in 1 HP grinder motor, air-pressure mechanism, and external control and alarm system.

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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.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 26, 2024

In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, Signicat showcases a noteworthy decrease in printed pages, achieved through paperless procedures as revealed in the 2023 Total Economic Impact study. Transitioning to paperless processes has resulted in a reduction of 1.1 million printed pages annually for Signicat customers, as revealed by a 2023 Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact study commissioned by Signicat , a leading provider of digital identity solutions in Europe.

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 26, 2024

MONTREAL — Velan Inc.’s Board of Directors has appointed Daniel Desjardins as an independent director of Velan. “Desjardins is an experienced director and lawyer, who has a background in risk management and international operations that will enrich our board’s skillset and his appointment is in line with the succession plan. We welcome him to the board with enthusiasm,” James Mannebach, the Chair and CEO of Velan said.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 26, 2024

World-known manufacturer of natural stone processing plants and machines, Pedrini, and the provider of industrial wireless automation solutions, CoreTigo, announce an advancement in natural stone processing machinery. By integrating CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless devices into its machinery, Pedrini was able to enhance existing machines, gaining the benefits of this industrial-grade wireless communication, without the need to design new machines.

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 26, 2024

ST. JOHN’S — Kraken Robotics Inc. announces that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of investment dealers led by Cormark Securities Inc. pursuant to which the Underwriters have agreed to purchase 18,422,000 common shares from the treasury of the Company, at a price of $0.95 per Common Share and offer them to the public by way of short form prospectus for total gross proceeds of $17,500,900.

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