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Self-learning 3-phase soft starters for motors up to 75 hp/55 kW

Design World

Carlo Gavazzi has introduced the new RSGT Series Soft Starters, an easy-to-use product range for AC 3-phase induction motors up to 75 hp / 55 kW. Only three settings (FLC, ramp-up, ramp-down) are required to maximize ease of use without compromising performance. The self-learning algorithm adjusts the soft starter’s parameters to work with different applications… The post Self-learning 3-phase soft starters for motors up to 75 hp/55 kW appeared first on Design World.

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Supply Chain Management Is Overdue for an Upgrade

Industry Week

More variables and increased complexity require new kinds of attention and expertise.

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JTAG connectors available in both through-hole and SMT orientations

Design World

Samtec, Inc., offers a variety of board-level and cable connector systems for JTAG applications that are currently shipping in volume quantities. Samtec JTAG connectors are available on both 2.54 mm and 1.27 mm centerlines. Common sizes are 10-pin (2 x 5), 14-pin (2 x 7), and 20-pin (2 x 10). JTAG connectors are available in […] The post JTAG connectors available in both through-hole and SMT orientations appeared first on Design World.

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Olis Robotics Launches New PLC Capabilities at IMTS

Gary Mintchell

More robotics news emanating from IMTS, the International Manufacturing Technology Show. This from Olis Robotics who provides remote monitoring, diagnostics, and debugging across complete industrial cells thanks to PLC functionality built into the company’s flagship solution. This sounds like the dream of 20 years ago and M2M, or machine-to-machine, technology.

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Agility Amid Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions

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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Hall Effect ICs offer -40°C to +150°C operating range

Design World

Diodes Incorporated announces the addition of two enhanced high-voltage, Hall effect switch IC families to its automotive-compliant* product portfolio. The AH332xQ (unipolar) and AH352xQ (omnipolar) offer a wide range of operating sensitivity options in SIP-3, SOT23 (Type S), and SC59 packages. The devices can be used in a broad range of contactless position and proximity […] The post Hall Effect ICs offer -40°C to +150°C operating range appeared first on Design World.

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New Products from Rethink Robotics at IMTS

Gary Mintchell

I teased about the renewal of Rethink Robotics a couple of weeks ago. This post details some of their announcements from IMTS. Rethink Robotics Unveils Two New AMRs With a renewed vision that aims to seamlessly integrate advanced robotics into manufacturing and logistics environments, Rethink Robotics announces the Rethink Ryder line of AMRs. Two models are available on the Rethink Ryder AMR platform.

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Kawasaki Unveils Several New Robotics Products at IMTS 24

Gary Mintchell

I am writing this from Phoenix while attending the annual meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. That doesn’t prevent reporting on the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). Most of the news I’ve seen on the “automation” side concerns robotics and autonomous mobile vehicles. This news comes from Kawasaki. Perhaps the most intriguing of their announcements concerns the shortage of skilled workforce—an educational robot platform said to be a fraction of the cost of other

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Compact CableMaster VFL offers continuity testing and fault location for fiber optic cables

Design World

Softing Inc., a provider of products for automation, IT networks, and automotive electronics, has released its CableMaster VFL (visual fault locator), a fiber optic visual fault locator, continuity tester, and polarity detector. The CableMaster VFL provides continuity testing and fault location for optical fibers in both single-mode and multi-mode. This device can detect mechanically damaged… The post Compact CableMaster VFL offers continuity testing and fault location for fiber optic cabl

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Ricoh to provide customer support for Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid

Robotics Business Review

The Digit humanoid could work in distribution, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, and third-party logistics. | Source: Agility Robotics Agility Robotics Inc. this week announced a partnership with Ricoh USA Inc., a global service delivery organization. The company said Ricoh will help it expand its customer-support capabilities throughout North America, better preparing it for larger deployments of its bipedal mobile manipulation robot, Digit.

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Ohio Plastics Industry on a Roll

Plastics Today

Polymer Industry Cluster gets a major funding boost while LG Chem inaugurates a customer service center to support its ABS plant.

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

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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Amazon Web Services to spend £8bn to build UK data centres

E&T

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has said it will spend £8bn in building data centres across the UK, creating an expected 14,000 jobs in the process.

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Blow for British steel industry as 2,500 jobs go at Port Talbot

The Guardian Manufacturing

Confirmation comes despite £500m government funding towards building new greener arc furnace at plant Business live – latest updates The British steel industry has suffered a blow after 2,500 job cuts at the Port Talbot steelworks were confirmed, despite a £500m taxpayer-backed deal for the south Wales plant. The business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has agreed a deal under which the government will provide £500m towards the construction of a new greener electric arc furnace at the site, with t

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Electronics innovator to quintuple workforce and set up manufacturing plant

Manufacturing Management

A Deeside-based pioneer in electronics manufacturing is targeting growth and new markets with the support of a university business scheme, Insider Media reported.

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Control Bits: A Roundup of Sizzling Summer Automation News

Control.com

Catch up on all the news from your favorite companies. We cover all the latest innovations in motors, sensors, robots, networking, and even some exciting company development news!

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Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Agility & Supply Chain Resilience

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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Nasa engineers fix a clogged thruster issue onboard the 47-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft

E&T

Voyager 1 uses its thrusters to stay pointed at Earth so it can receive commands and send back science data, but after 47 years in space some of the fuel tubes had become clogged.

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BAE Systems unveil new uncrewed military vehicle

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: BAE Systems BAE Systems Australia has today unveiled its new 8×8 uncrewed ground vehicle titled the ATLASTM CVV. The ATLAS (Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System) CCV (Collaborative Combat Variant) is set to improve workplace safety and efficiency on the battlefield. It operates autonomously both on and off-road and can drive itself, avoid obstacles, route plan, as well as make tactical decisions.

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FANUC Details Robotic Vision, ROBODRILLS and More at IMTS 2024

Modern Machine Shop

FANUC ’s booth largely emphasizes the automation side of its business, with a wide variety of robots across inspection, guidance and paint use cases. Many of these sport a vision system, whether mounted near the robot or onto it. The company is also introducing its forthcoming R-50 i A robot controller, which features an integrated vision system alongside cybersecurity and energy-efficiency updates.

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Lockheed Martin And Thales partner on Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Lockheed Martin Australia Lockheed Martin Australia and Thales Australia have signed a Teaming Agreement to collaborate, qualify and produce Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System , Solid Rocket Motors and other components. The agreement was signed in support of the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise. The Teaming Agreement production effort will focus on jointly developed tasks to produce an Australian SRM System, as well as to explore supply chain options to establish

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Unmasking Energy Waste: Manufacturing’s Hidden Inefficiencies and Costly Impacts

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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Port Talbot job losses: what’s next for British steel production?

The Guardian Manufacturing

Privatisation, a lack of industrial strategy and cheap imports have all but buried domestic steel output but there is hope for the future Blow for British steel industry as 2,500 jobs go at Port Talbot Labour’s plan for steel is a work in progress. Port Talbot was almost the easy part The government confirmed on Wednesday that a £500m rescue package for the Port Talbot steelworks, owned by Indian conglomerate Tata, would not avert the closure of its two blast furnaces and the loss of 2,500 jobs.

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ARENA funding to help Sydney delivery trucks go electric

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Zenobē/stock.adobe.com ARENA is providing Zenobē with $8.5 million from the Driving the Nation Fund to develop a BEV truck charging hub in Sydney that will show the benefit of integrating BEVs into grocery delivery services. The EV project includes a brand-new $19 million charging hub and leasing of 60 BEV trucks to supermarket Woolworths for its grocery home delivery fleet.

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2,500 job losses at Port Talbot steelworks confirmed amid government negotiations

E&T

The Port Talbot steelworks is facing a round of job cuts that will see around 2,500 employees being laid off, the government has confirmed.

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Lockheed Martin Australia award GWEO contract to AUS company

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Lockheed Martin Australia Lockheed Martin Australia has awarded Marand with a contract to support the delivery of work under the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise. Under the contract, Marand will engage its Australian industry supply chain and assess the economic challenges of sourcing raw materials. “This is an important body of work in our ongoing commitment to delivering the Australian Government’s objectives under the GWEO Enterprise,” said vice pre

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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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Managed Assurance: Transforming Digital Experience with ThousandEyes on Meraki MX

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Integrating ThousandEyes with Meraki MX revolutionizes managed services by enhancing network visibility, proactive monitoring, and seamless management, ensuring superior digital experiences and reduced downtime for clients.

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VIC’s largest solar farm awarded approval to begin construction

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: bilanol/stock.adobe.com Hazelwood North Solar Farm has been granted planning permit approval for a 450 megawatt capacity solar farm that is set to power approximately 150,000 homes and prevent 700,000 tons of emissions. The $651 million project will create about 500 construction jobs and would be larger than any solar farm currently operating in the state.

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Connect in Cancùn with Learning & Certifications

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Experience the learning, inspiration, and fun with Learning & Certifications at Cisco Connect LatAm in Cancùn, Mexico, September 10-12, 2024.

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Nuro to start licensing its autonomy platform to automotive OEMs

Robotics Business Review

Nuro is moving beyond goods delivery and into transporting people with its autonomous technology. | Source: Nuro Nuro Inc. today announced the expansion of its business model to include licensing its advanced AI-based autonomy platform, the Nuro Driver, to automotive OEMs and mobility providers. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company said it intends for the Nuro Driver to eventually enable self-driving passenger vehicles in addition to goods delivery.

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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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Vention unveils MachineMotion AI: AI-enabled robotics with NVIDIA-powered motion control

Automation Mag

Vention has launched an AI-enabled motion controller – MachineMotion AI. This 3rd-generation controller, built on NVIDIA accelerated computing, is reportedly designed to simplify the development and deployment of robotics applications for manufacturers of all sizes. According to Vention, this announcement signifies a major advancement in entering the post-PLC (programmable logic controller) era.

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Combilift secures double win at UK EngineeringandManufacturing Awards

The Fabricator

Material handling equipment manufacturer Combilift achieved dual recognition at the UK EngineeringandManufacturing Awards 2024.

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Hinkley Point B reaches defuelling milestone with removal of nuclear fuel from its first reactor

E&T

The Office for Nuclear Regulation has overseen the completion of defuelling Reactor 4 at Hinkley Point B power station. EDF, which operates the site, has also announced that alternative saltmarsh locations are now being sought for Hinkley Point C following a public consultation earlier this year.

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Heavy-duty casters move massive loads

The Fabricator

Caster Concepts has introduced multiple casters designed for very heavy-duty applications.

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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?