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Industrial DevOps Platform Said to Boost Manufacturing Efficiency, Minimize Disruption 

Gary Mintchell

This company intrigues me. Copia Automation. Its co-founder and CEO’s credentials include heading IT at Uber. They have taken the IT technology of DevOps and ported it to industrial use. HighByte performed a similar adaptation of DataOps to Industrial DataOps in 2016. Maybe the time is ripe for better programming paradigms for industrial control? We’ll see.

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Trained quickly, inspected swiftly: handling and defect inspection of indexable inserts

Design World

Indexable inserts are interchangeable cutting tools that are indispensable in various industrial applications, especially in metalworking. They are used as cutting material carriers for machining metals, plastics or wood. Their manufacture requires high-precision production processes to ensure an exact geometry and perfect surface finish. Even minimal deviations affect not only the service life but also […] The post Trained quickly, inspected swiftly: handling and defect inspection of inde

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When Battery Failure is Not an Option

Automation World

Choosing an ultra-long-life battery is essential in IIoT applications where battery replacement is prohibitively expensive or impossible.

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Why touch points matter to automotive design

Design World

Whether consciously or subconsciously touch points form the foundation for customers to perceive and make decisions regarding the products they choose. Touch points drive the quality of customer experiences and serve as the basis for the resulting relationship, this is why it is so important to understand the impact touch points can have on Automotive… The post Why touch points matter to automotive design appeared first on Design World.

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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!

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Electro-Pneumatic Circuit Creation and Simulation Using FluidSIM

Control.com

Learn how to use Festo’s FluidSIM software to design and simulate electro-pneumatic systems, featuring a reciprocating actuator example using solenoid valves and limit sensors.

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Belden Horizon Console

Design World

Belden Horizon Console provides a simple, seamless, secure, and reliable way to connect to operational systems. The platform’s edge orchestration capabilities allow users to deploy and manage edge applications across one or many devices at the same time, locally or remotely. Secure Remote Access (SRA) technology helps ensure secure cellular or wired connections.

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Weintek USA launches new versatile HMI

Design World

Weintek USA announced a new, UL Listed, sunlight-readable 7-in. human machine interface (HMI). The cMT3072XHT(L) has an adjustable brightness screen capable of 1200 cd/m2 with 1024 x 600 resolution and a wide viewing angle of 85° in any direction. Enhanced components allow the cMT3072XHTL to handle temperatures anywhere from -4 to 131° Fahrenheit. Ready for… The post Weintek USA launches new versatile HMI appeared first on Design World.

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GXO signs ‘industry-first’ multi-year agreement with Agility Robotics

Robotics Automation News

GXO Logistics, one of the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, and Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) Digit, have signed a multi-year agreement to begin deploying Digit in GXO’s logistics operations.

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Toshiba AS3 AC drives from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has added Toshiba AS3 AC drives. Toshiba is a trusted name in power electronics with a proven track record in the industry. Their products are built with high-quality construction and offer long-lasting durability. Toshiba drives are a prominent VFD brand and the AS3 series adjustable speed drives are packed with features that, on competing… The post Toshiba AS3 AC drives from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.

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ForwardX Robotics forms partnership with Voyatzoglou and EuroFit

Robotics Automation News

ForwardX Robotics, which claims to be “the largest person-to-goods autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions provider in Asia”, has agreed a partnership with Voyatzoglou. The agreement means that Voyatzoglou is now the official distributor of ForwardX solutions in Greece and EuroFit in Romania.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

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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Living on the Edge: ADLINK’s EdgeGO Manages Devices from Anywhere

Control.com

Smart notifications, security restrictions, and remote management work together to provide standout functionality from ADLINK’s EdgeGO platform for monitoring edge devices.

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Doosan Robotics partners with Rocketfarm on palletizing solutions

Robotics Automation News

Doosan Robotics, one of the world’s leading collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturers, formed a strategic partnership with Rocketfarm, a premier provider of palletizing software. The integration of Rocketfarm’s Pally software with Doosan Robotics’ cobots will streamline palletizing efficiencies across the food and beverage, automotive and consumer packaged goods industries, among others.

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Sanctuary AI obtains Canadian funding for general-purpose humanoid development

Robotics Business Review

While Phoenix is capable of working autonomously, Sanctuary AI has been teaching it new behaviors. | Credit: Sanctuary AI Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corp., or Sanctuary AI, said it is on a mission “to create the world’s first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots.” Today, the Vancouver, B.C.-based company announced that it has obtained investment bringing its total funding to $140 million to date.

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Carpentry 4.0: When robots and saws take over the night shift

Robotics Automation News

Autonomous and without statutory break times, robots can offer real value to carpentry workshops and boost production. However, acquiring such machines is often associated with high costs. Used machines might offer a viable solution. Carpentry has been a traditional craft for centuries.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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Automating spot welding to win fabrication work, maintain culture

The Fabricator

Lewis Welding, Wyoming, Mich., never really looked at its spot welding operations as something that could be automated—until it saw a spot welding cobot.

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ARE installs batteries in demolition robots for cable-free movement

Robotics Automation News

Briggs & Stratton, an American multinational which produces engines, says it is breaking new ground in the robotics field, as it works with Advanced Robotic Engineering (ARE) to power their range of mobile industrial demolition robots with the Vanguard 48V Si1.5kWh swappable and 48V Fi3.5kWh fixed battery packs.

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Customer service a key for both traditional, e-commerce fab businesses

The Fabricator

Nick Martin explains the challenges and rewards of working with customers at Barnes Metalcrafters and its sister e-commerce business, Mountains2Metal.

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Laundry Robotics and Fizyr develop laundry-feeding solution

Robotics Automation News

Fizyr, a provider of vision for robotic systems, has extended its partnership with Laundry Robotics, which initially started in 2016. In the eight years since, the automatic towel feeder solutions, which Laundry Robotics named Robin and Roy, have been deployed in installations across Europe and North America.

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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Ride or Die for Heroes: Join Retired Moldmaker's Epic 10,000-Mile Quest to Support Our Wounded Warriors!

Mold Making Technology

Meet Larry Patten, retired moldmaker turned road warrior for iWarriors ! Follow on Facebook. Source: Larry Patten and Hoka Hey Let's rev up this incredible story! Before we hit the road with Larry Patten's latest adventure , let's take a quick pit stop to fuel up on some thrilling backstory. Hang on tight - this recap is quite the ride! 2017 : A New Chapter Begins With his kids out of the house, Larry Patten, owner of Dramco Tool in Nebraska, decided it was time for a new adventure.

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Uber Freight and Aurora Innovation providing early access to autonomous trucking

Robotics Automation News

Uber Freight and Aurora Innovation are launching “Premier Autonomy”, a new program providing early access to its network of over 1 billion of Aurora’s driverless miles to Uber Freight carriers through 2030.

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Automating spot welding to win fabrication work and maintain culture

The Fabricator

Lewis Welding, Wyoming, Mich., never really looked at its spot welding operations as something that could be automated—until it saw a spot welding cobot.

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Formic raises $27.4 million to ‘bring automation to more manufacturers’

Robotics Automation News

Formic, a provider of Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) automation for US manufacturers, has raised another $27.4 million in Series A financing led by Blackhorn Ventures with participation from Mitsubishi HC Capital America, NEC, Translink Capital, Alumni Ventures, FJ Labs, Lux Capital, Initialized Capital and Lorimer Ventures.

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11 KPIs for Measuring Innovation Success

Measuring innovation success is critical yet challenging for organizations, often leading to confusion over which KPIs to use. Many rely on inappropriate metrics borrowed from other departments, wasting resources and overlooking valuable opportunities. This guide outlines why innovation metrics are hard to track and offers a framework for creating effective KPIs.

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Conductix-Wampfler launches wireless communication device for mobile robots

Robotics Business Review

Robin’6 includes the latest Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) technology for AGVs and AMRs. | Credit: Conductix-Wampfler Conductix-Wampfler this week said it has created a comprehensive solution designed exclusively for the secure transmission of data in mobile robots. The new Robin’6 minimizes integration and operational expenses while bolstering cyber security measures, claimed the company. “With the new fully managed communication device Robin’6, we are setting standards for rel

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Serve Robotics expanded delivery service in Los Angeles

Robotics Automation News

Serve Robotics, an autonomous delivery robotics company, has expanded its delivery operations into Koreatown as part of a long-term plan to broaden its geographic reach in Los Angeles and across the US.

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Comment: Why AI cloud computing beats on-premise infrastructure

E&T

Daniel Beers, senior vice president of global data centre operations at Ardent Data Centres, addresses why in our AI world businesses should choose to access external computing power via the cloud rather than invest in on-site infrastructure.

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What is MetaTrader 4 (MT4), and How Does it Work?

Robotics Automation News

The Forex market is a global currency market offering advantages to professional traders and newcomers. To start trading here, you need a reliable broker who will act as an intermediary, a guarantor, and provide access to the market. Additionally, you need to choose a technical platform to execute trading operations.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Polystyrene Sustainability: One-on-One with Ineos Styrolution

Plastics Today

Justin Riney, sustainability commercial manager, Americas, discloses advances, recycling, and legislative challenges for styrenics including polystyrene.

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DistriQ and Québec Quantique join the QIC community

Canadian Manufacturing

QUANTUM INDUSTRY CANADA EXPANDS IN QUÉBEC. (Quantum Innovation Zone) SHERBROOKE — Quantum Industry Canada (QIC), a national consortium dedicated to advancing the country’s quantum technology sector, announces the addition of six new Québec-based members and affiliates to its growing community. These new additions represent a range of organizations across the quantum value chain, emphasizing Québec’s status as a centre for quantum technology innovation.

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Hydrogen fuel-cell bus project enters manufacturing phase

Manufacturing Management

Bramble Energy, in partnership with Equipmake, Aeristech and the University of Bath, has announced the completion of concept designs for, and move into the manufacturing phase of, a hydrogen system and double-decker bus.

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EDC and SK Group sign MoU to advance export trade

Canadian Manufacturing

OTTAWA — Export Development Canada (EDC) and SK Group signed a MoU to advance export trade and investments between Canada and the Republic of Korea. With a focus on two of EDC’s priority sectors, clean technology and advanced manufacturing, this partnership will support businesses focused on hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, critical minerals, electrical vehicle batteries, offshore wind, and more.

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The 25 Types of Innovation Dominating R&D Today

Innovation varies widely across sectors and organizations, creating value in diverse forms. Understanding different types is crucial for R&D teams to foster creativity and uncover missed opportunities. This guide explores 25 key types of innovation in management frameworks.