iBASEt
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry has seen remarkable financial performance over the past two years, driven by strategic innovations, operational efficiency, and advanced technologies. Facilitating some of these successes are technology partners like iBase-t and its flagship product, Solumina, a purpose-built solution designed to simplify the complexities of A&D manufacturing.
Design World
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
EXAIR’s Heavy Duty Line Vac is a compact, quiet, and powerful in-line conveyor that transports high volumes of material through ordinary hose or tube. Commonly used to transfer complex shapes, bulk solids, and waste, the units feature large throat diameters that convey more material over long vertical and horizontal lengths. The conveying rate of this… The post EXAIR’s Heavy Duty Air powered conveyors transport high volumes of material appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
I have been writing occasional blog posts regarding Quickbase and have also appeared at their annual user conference and on a podcast.* I first heard of the company at the beginning of the year. The customers who spoke at the user conference gave examples of the simplicity and speed of the nocode application development. The product is operations management software without the extensive overhead of many competitors.
Design World
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The devil is in the details Design World’s annual Casebook is one of our favorites. After all, there are few things more satisfying than a well-detailed application story about how a certain set of components and systems solved a specific set of requirements. Such case studies are notoriously hard to procure, in large part because… The post November 2024 Special Edition: Applications Casebook appeared first on Design World.
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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?
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Through the wonders of modern digital networking, I attended the annual ODVA press conference from Nuremberg without the expense of travel. They had two announcements. Perhaps I can make the annual meeting in Florida next March. EtherNet/IP Concurrent Connections for Critical Applications now Available with CIP Safety CIP Safety on EtherNet/IP technology has been enhanced to allow for the use of Concurrent Connections for applications requiring both high availability and functional safety.
Automation World
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation, share insights into the company’s tech stack integration plans at Automation Fair 2024.
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Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Imagry says its software enables buses to autonomously handle complex situations such as roundabouts. Source: Imagry Autonomous vehicles often rely heavily on prior information about their routes, but new technology promises to improve real-time situational awareness for vehicles including buses. Imagry said its “HD-mapless driving” software stack enables vehicles to react to dynamic contexts and situations more like human drivers.
Canadian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Unifor CN Bargaining Committee (CNW Group/Unifor) MONTREAL — Unifor members of Council 4000 and Local 100 at Canadian National Railway (CN Rail) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, with 96% of Local 100 members and 97% of Council 4000 members supporting the mandate, preparing to take action should an agreement not be reached by January 1, 2025. “This overwhelming vote sends a clear message to CN that our members are united and prepared to take action to achieve the
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Farmers across the world are currently faced with some significant challenges, including labor shortages, an increased demand for food, and the need for sustainable solutions. To address these numerous challenges, farmers are turning to advanced technologies to make their farms more efficient.
E&T
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
BAE Systems’ Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, known as Herne, has successfully completed its first underwater trials off the coast of Portsmouth.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Omron, one of the world’s largest industrial automation companies, says it plans to participate in Semicon Japan 2024, which will be held on at Tokyo Big Sight, early next month.
Mold Making Technology
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In this latest MMT Chat, I had the pleasure of speaking with Luke Hodgson, the 2024 recipient of the Glenn Beall Scholarship from the SPE Mold Technologies Division. Luke, a passionate plastics and polymer engineering student at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, impressed with his blend of academic achievement and hands-on experience. Luke shares how working at Vincent Tool and interning at Nolato Contour shaped his understanding of plastics engineering.
Modern Machine Shop
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Source: Mahr Inc. Temperature fluctuations are one of the most common causes of measurement errors on parts with tight tolerances. As production tolerances become ever tighter and the error margin for measurement results constantly shrinks, this is an important issue that users may need to consider in their inspection process. The background to this is a natural physical phenomenon: Most materials expand when heated and contract again when cooled.
Mold Making Technology
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Source | Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence division highlights its automated computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programming tool called ProPlanAI, that cuts the time to program factory machine tools by 75%. Powered by Microsoft Azure services built into Hexagon’s cloud-based Nexus connectivity and collaboration platform for discrete manufacturers, the new artificial intelligence technology is the next step in the evolution of CAM programming enabling mac
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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.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The Italy-based company specializing in 3D printing services has expanded its suite of production and post-processing capabilities, offering clients a fully integrated process from additive production to final inspection. Vapor smoothing can be applied to stand-alone Windform parts or following manual finishing, further enhancing the already high-performance characteristics of Windform materials.
Mold Making Technology
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Source | Cimatron Taline Forsberg has been appointed as president of Cimatron within Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions as of November 1 st , 2024. Taline joined Sandvik in 2022 and has held positions both within Sandvik Coromant and Sandvik Machining Solutions, most recently vice president for digital products and services at Sandvik Coromant, effectively developing processes and business models for Sandvik Coromant's portfolio.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Maintaining safety in a warehouse is vital for employee protection. Regular inspections using a checklist help identify hazards. Key areas include building integrity, lighting, safe material stacking, equipment maintenance, ventilation, fire safety, and cleanliness.
Control.com
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Power and control interruptions are, at best, problematic. In some applications, it’s catastrophic. Learn about redundancy for the system, power supplies, control devices, and network topologies.
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.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
As manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance product quality, Mr. IIoT offers tailored system integration services that leverage the latest digital technologies.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Image: Combilift Combilift Managing Director Martin McVicar and Australia Country Manager Chris Littlewood on the company’s free warehouse design service. A top-of-the-line forklift can’t solve for poorly managed warehouse space. That’s why Combilift solves for both. “We manufacture forklift trucks,” said Combilift managing director Martin McVicar. “But beyond that we see ourselves as offering warehouse solutions.
ATS
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Share Total productive maintenance (TPM) is a practical and effective means of raising Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). By involving production workers in caring for manufacturing equipment, it leverages the skills in the maintenance function, enabling preventive maintenance and higher levels of equipment care. This blog introduces TPM and describes the 8 principles or pillars on which it operates.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Image: Sphere Drones Sphere Drones has delivered HubX to their distribution partner Aptella, enabling automated drone technology for customers in the resources, mining, construction, and emergency services sectors. HubX provides a fully integrated, off-grid, turn-key solution designed for remote operations. Mounted on a 4WD-capable trailer, HubX is engineered for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, enabling seamless drone deployments in rugged and remote areas.
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Machine Metrics
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Digital transformation has become a necessity for manufacturers aiming to compete in an increasingly complex and fast-paced global market. However, the journey to achieving a fully integrated, data-driven operation has proven far more challenging than expected. A 2020 McKinsey & Company study revealed that 70% of digital transformation initiatives fail to meet their goals, underscoring the difficulty of connecting factory operations with business systems like ERP.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Image: The Cheroke/stock.adobe.com South Australia ’s leadership in defence research is being recognised with an $18 million dollar funding boost from the Federal Government. This represents almost a third of the $60 million dollars up for grabs under the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s (ASCA) Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDT) program.
The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Solv Metals LLC, a division of Solv Holdings, has announced the acquisition of WickFab Inc., a metal fabrication company based in Avilla, Ind. Founded in 1993 by John Wicker, WickFab specializes in metal processing services, including metal forming, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, and welding.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Image: malp/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government has approved a major large-scale battery valued at over $1 billion near Lithgow that is set to play a key role in keeping the lights on during peak demand periods. The Battery Energy Storage System is among the biggest in Australia and will store excess energy from the electricity grid during non-peak periods.
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.
The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The L.S. Starrett Co., Athol, Mass., a manufacturer of saw blades, precision hand tools and gages, and power tool accessories, has expanded its team of sawing products specialists in the U.S. Jack Heinz covers Illinois, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Image: CSIRO FPR Energy, a new venture from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has secured $15 million in seed funding to commercialise next generation solar thermal technology. This technology is set to help reduce industrial emissions, which account for 20 per cent of Australia’s annual carbon footprint. The company was launched today in collaboration with global advisory and funds management firm RFC Ambrian and utilities leader Osaka Gas, raising the largest seed funding for a CSIR
Canadian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
TORONTO — The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $100 million by Hitachi Rail, a company in the global transportation ecosystem, to expand their Toronto operations and upgrade their communication-based train control (CBTC) signalling technology. The investment will enable the integration of AI, 5G, edge and cloud computing in their products, securing the future success of Ontario-invented technology.
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The OEC 3D Imaging System. | Source: GE HealthCare GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. last week announced that it has added new clinical applications to its OEC 3D mobile CBCT C-arm portfolio. The Chicago-based company said the additions will enable precise and efficient imaging during endoscopic bronchoscopy procedures in the practice of interventional pulmonology.
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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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