Automation World

AUGUST 27, 2024

Despite the advancements in digital control, analog solutions may still be the optimal choice for specific high-speed, continuous processes in industrial automation.

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Design World

AUGUST 27, 2024

Laser sensors from the optoNCDT 1900 series are used to 100% inspect the radial and lateral runout of tires for cars and aircraft before they are fitted. Two sensors measure perpendicular to the tires to be tested. The sensor connection is made via the IF2008PCIe interface module, which assigns the encoder values of the rotation… The post Micro-Epsilon’s optoNCDT 1900 Series enables profile measurement of tires appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 27, 2024

The UR survey showed companies are increasingly using AI and machine learning, and digitalization, in their businesses. | Source: Universal Robots The artificial intelligence market is projected to reach $407 billion by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 37.3%, according to Forbes. To shed light on this growing market, Universal Robots A/S, or UR, recently asked nearly 1,200 manufacturers across North America and Europe how they use the technology and how they plan to invest in the future.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

AUGUST 27, 2024

The post-growth movement says GDP is the wrong way to measure progress and we need a radical economic rewiring In the run-up to the UK general election, the Labour party’s central offer to the public was a “laser-like” focus on economic growth. Its leader, Keir Starmer, promised to “take the brakes off Britain” and repeatedly said “ensuring economic growth will be fundamental”.

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Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance

The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 27, 2024

The City of Vallejo, Calif., credits RC Mowers’ remotely operated robotic mowers for helping solve some of the maintenance department’s labor and safety problems. | Source: RC Mowers The City of Vallejo, Calif., aims to keep its maintenance workers safe and its more than 8,000 acres of land protected from potential fire hazards. To do so, the city decided to add three more remote-controlled robotic mowers from RC Mowers to its fleet this season. “Our team spends a great deal of our w

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MRPEasy

AUGUST 27, 2024

Next to inadequate stock levels, inventory losing its value is a key concern among manufacturers and distributors. Capable inventory management software is a company’s best tool for increasing stock control and thus avoiding both issues. In this post, we look at obsolete inventory – what it is, how to prevent it, and what to do […] The post What Is Obsolete Inventory and How to Prevent It?

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Control.com

AUGUST 27, 2024

SMC's new compact solenoid valve expands the modular plug-in series with a new top-ported design for simplified installation and expanded flexibility.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 27, 2024

Robotics is inherently challenging because it requires inputs across disciplines, from mechatronics and electrical engineering to software and artificial intelligence. Predicting the future of robotics innovation is also difficult, because it is subject to numerous technical hurdles, as well as investor and market pressures. A keynote panel at RoboBusiness , which will be on Oct. 16 and 17 in Santa Clara, Calif., will sift through the hype and promise of robotics. “I look forward to learni

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Control.com

AUGUST 27, 2024

Every element of your life–your food, your car, your house–everything is made with processes that use sensors. Join us as we visit the SICK facility, where many of these sensing products are made.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 27, 2024

Image: Navantia Australia Navantia Australia has awarded Sydney based Halliday Engineering, a contract for manufacturing the replacement bow ramps for the Canberra class Amphibious Assault ship (LHD) Landing Craft (LLC). Halliday Engineering have collaborated with Navantia Australia’s Melbourne based engineering team for the design enhancement of the LLC ramps.

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Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.

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Control.com

AUGUST 27, 2024

The first fruits of the Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics partnership will be demonstrated at IMTS 2024. They intend to expand CNC automation to deliver quality to their customers.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 27, 2024

RBW SportsandClassics, a U.K.-based manufacturer of hand-built electric classic sports cars, will invest $8 million to establish a manufacturing facility in Danville, Va., creating 144 jobs.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 27, 2024

Image: moodboard/stock.adobe.com The Queensland Government has announced a new grant round available to support manufacturing businesses install energy efficient equipment and systems and drive down input costs. Manufacturers across Queensland are being encouraged to take advantage of increased funding to introduce more energy efficient equipment, lighting or processes as part of their operations.

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Tethys Robotics, a Swiss startup in underwater robotics, has launched its latest product: Tethys ONE, an ROV/AUV hybrid designed for automated precision underwater inspections, even in the harshest conditions.

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Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.

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NIST

AUGUST 27, 2024

Networking and community building should be part of your mix when marketing for manufacturers. Read our blog to learn why.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 27, 2024

Image: Washburn/stock.adobe.com The Queensland Government will build a new $7.1 million Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Maryborough to give local workers the skills needed to fill training gaps. The skills and training hub will have a strong focus on upskilling more workers to support Queensland’s investment in train manufacturing. Manufacturing minister Glenn Butcher and assistant minister Bruce Saunders joined Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) for the announcement. “Queensland

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AUGUST 27, 2024

To discover how Cisco is paving the way to unlock the power of AI, join us for our upcoming AI Unveiled customer online seminar series.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 27, 2024

Image: Endeavour Awards Presented annually by Manufacturers’ Monthly, the Endeavour Awards recognise outstanding achievements and advancements in manufacturing. The 2024 Awards Gala will take place on the 7 November in Melbourne. Nominations for the 2024 Endeavour Awards are now open and will remain accessible until 20 September 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

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Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AUGUST 27, 2024

Traditional data center operations fall short of meeting today's challenges and opportunities of modernizing IT infrastructure across hybrid clouds and edge environments. To move ahead, operations teams can work smarter, not harder, by adopting infrastructure lifecycle management as a service with Cisco Intersight.

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Seeburger

AUGUST 27, 2024

We all agree – old doesn’t necessarily mean “bad.” This is particularly true for ERP systems that have been in use for many years. Many of these systems are based on legacy software that has long been integral to company-wide IT and resource management.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AUGUST 27, 2024

Cisco is making AI a reality today for a diverse range of customers. From the largest hyperscalers and enterprises to the smallest businesses and public organizations, we understand that each customer’s AI journey is unique.

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

The byproduct of olive oil production can deliver texture, grip, and mechanical strength in automotive and other applications.

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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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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AUGUST 27, 2024

Cisco shares a first look into its AI-enhanced support capabilities already available to Cisco engineers, customers, and partners. Cisco shares a first look into their AI-enhanced support capabilities already available to Cisco engineers, customers, and partners.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 27, 2024

Kivnon, a global provider of mobile robotics and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), is strategically partnering with Machine Concepts, a specialist in custom machinery design and automation solutions. The collaboration reportedly aims to deliver tailored automation solutions across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics, with a focus on addressing specific operational needs in North America.

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

More than two dozen new injection molding machines have been installed in the Class 8 cleanroom.

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Richtech Robotics, a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, has installed its advanced robotic beverage system, ADAM, at a One Kitchen in a Rockford, Illinois Walmart. This milestone marks the second installation as part of a planned rollout across 240 One Kitchen locations in the US.

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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?

Plastics Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

The product carbon footprint calculator measures cradle-to-grave emissions based on energy consumption of injection molding cell and amount of raw material processed per cycle.

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 27, 2024

MassRobotics, a Boston, US-based independent robotics innovation hub, has launched its second MassRobotics Accelerator, in partnership with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech). Following the success of the inaugural program, the upcoming accelerator will continue to support and advance robotics entrepreneurs with bespoke programming, individual mentorship, and immersion in the world-class MassRobotics ecosystem.

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Manufacturing Management

AUGUST 27, 2024

Five young engineers have each won a prestigious award and a £3,000 prize from the Royal Academy of Engineering to recognise their incredible contributions to their respective fields of the profession.

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

The 2024 Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis event wants to help alleviate your packaging pain points and inspire you with innovative ideas.

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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?

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