Wed.Jan 17, 2024

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Survey Finds Disconnect Between Frontline Workers and Management Regarding Productivity Impediments

Gary Mintchell

This news came from a company called Beekeeper. It develops and supplies productivity enhancement systems for frontline, or “deskless” workers. They conducted a survey of 8,000 individuals including frontline workers, their managers, and executives to explore trends. Its 2024 Frontline Workforce Pulse Report released January 17 details several ways frontline businesses can improve the employee experience amid high inflation and increased rates of attrition.

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Toyota, READY Robotics to introduce sim-to-real robot programming using NVIDIA Omniverse

Robotics Business Review

Toyota will use robots simulated on NVIDIA Isaac Sim and controlled by READY Robotics’ ForgeOS. Source: NVIDIA READY Robotics today announced that it is collaborating with Toyota Motor Corp. and NVIDIA Corp. to enhance safety and efficiency in automotive production. Toyota will use READY’s ForgeOS with NVIDIA Isaac Sim to build a simulated robotic programming environment for its aluminum hot forging production lines.

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Food grade epoxy with enhanced chemical resistance

Design World

EP42HT-2FG Black is a two-part, moderate heat-cured epoxy with high-temperature resistance that complies with FDA 21 CFR 175.105 for indirect food contact applications. The epoxy withstands exposure to a wide range of harsh chemicals, including acids, bases, and solvents. It possesses good flow properties and can be employed for bonding, sealing, potting, and casting.

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BMW Uses 3D Printing to Manufacture Powertrain Components

Automation World

ExOne’s Exerial binder jet 3D printing systems are used for high-speed, accurate creation of sand cores that are filled with molten aluminum to manufacture engine parts for BMW’s M3 and M4 models.

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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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Locus Robotics reduces staff, but CEO is still bullish on market growth

Robotics Business Review

Locus is still growing along with the AMR market, says its CEO. Source: Locus Robotics Even the most successful mobile robot vendors are adjusting expectations and staffing levels in reaction to slowing post-pandemic growth. Locus Robotics Corp. today confirmed that it had a “small, targeted RIF,” or reduction in force. “Everyone, including our customers, overhired and overestimated the business after the COVID-19 peak,” acknowledged Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus. “We ma

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BMW Uses 3D Printing to Manufacturer Powertrain Components

Automation World

ExOne’s Exerial binder jet 3D printing systems are used for high-speed, accurate creation of sand cores that are filled with molten aluminum to manufacture engine parts for BMW’s M3 and M4 models.

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Valiant TMS and Realtime Robotics partner to reduce cycle time and programming time ‘in half’

Robotics Automation News

Realtime Robotics, a developer of collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, says Valiant TMS, a full-service Industry 4.0 system integrator, has partnered with the company to apply its innovative Optimization-as-a-Service solution to customers’ manufacturing operations.

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Synopsys to acquire Ansys to join forces for silicon-to-system design, simulation, and analysis

Robotics Business Review

Synopsys says its acquisition of Ansys will help developers of complex electronics and software systems. Source: Synopsys Synopsys Inc. today said it will acquire Ansys Inc. for about $35 billion to combine Ansys’ simulation and analysis portfolio with its semiconductor electronic design automation, or EDA. The companies claimed this will “create a leader in silicon to systems design solutions.” “The megatrends of AI, silicon proliferation, and software-defined systems are requ

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Asensus Surgical completes in vivo surgeon lab for LUNA surgical robotic system

Robotics Automation News

Asensus Surgical, a medical device company that is digitizing the interface between the surgeon and the patient, has unveiled “a key development milestone” for LUNA, the company’s second-generation surgical robotic system.

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Massachusetts welding shop tells how to succeed in aerospace

The Fabricator

New England-based Advance Welding has evolved and prospered since its inception more than four decades ago by securing aerospace industry certifications, buying a shop, and adding electron beam welding.

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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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The digital crystal ball: Predicting the next move forward for sales intelligence

Robotics Automation News

In a letter to French physicist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy, in 1789, Benjamin Franklin wrote (of the new American states): “Our new Constitution is now established and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.

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SigmaNEST 24 Suite Connects CAD/CAM, Shop Floor and Business Systems

Fabricating & Metal Work

Deeper integration streamlines a Connected Shop workflow The ability to share quoting and job metadata, part data, and material inventory across the entire platform and the ERP system is crucial for smart operations. Users can set preferred cut sequence at the part level that will apply for the life of the part on any machine. A new SigmaBEND AP integration improves the automatic transfer of bending data for part creation, time estimation and quoting into the Connected Shop.

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Navigating the Volatile Waters: Understanding the Market Trend for Bitcoin

Robotics Automation News

In the world of digital currencies, Bitcoin has consistently held the spotlight as a trendsetter and market leader. From its inception in 2009 Bitcoin has embarked on a tumultuous journey, marked by steep rises and sudden dips.

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Teardown: What’s Inside a Solenoid-Controlled Safety Interlock?

Control.com

Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and operator from harm. But what’s inside, and how do these switches work?

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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?

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Revolutionising the Logistics Industry: The Impact of Technological Advancements

Robotics Automation News

The logistics industry, a critical backbone of global commerce, has witnessed a significant transformation over recent years. This change has been largely driven by technological advancements, reshaping how goods are moved around the world.

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Google’s spin-off drone firm unveils larger craft for big deliveries

E&T

Wing, the drone delivery firm from Google parent Alphabet, has unveiled a new aircraft that is designed to “simplify and streamline” large orders.

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Understanding Social Engineering and 5 Ways to Combat it

Robotics Automation News

Cybersecurity has two broad sources of breaches: the human element and the technical element. Technical elements involve loopholes or vulnerabilities in an application, network, program, and so on. On the other hand, the human element involves errors and insecure practices on a user’s part.

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Siemens Automation Used for Tire Cord Manufacturing Update

Automation World

Working with Wesco, an industrial automation distributor, a tire manufacturer updated its legacy custom control system with off-the-shelf technologies from Siemens at a significant cost savings.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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Origami-inspired robotic plants grow with their environment

Robotics Automation News

How do you deploy an environmental sensor to collect climate change readings over a prolonged period on an uninhabited island without failing? How do you power a seismic detector to operate for months in an underwater cave?

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$70 million boost to develop Tasmania’s renewable hydrogen hub

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Federal Government has struck an agreement to invest $70 million to develop the Bell Bay hydrogen hub in Northern Tasmania , creating regional jobs and advancing Australia’s future as a renewable energy superpower. It will generate around 740 jobs for energy specialists such as engineers and technicians, while hub construction will provide work for local skilled trades like concreters, plumbers, fitters and electricians.

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Healey-Driscoll Administration grants $1.1 million to Western New England University to support advanced robotic welding technologies

Robotics Automation News

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced a $1.1 million investment to fund a three-year project at Western New England University (WNE) that fosters the establishment of a research and training cluster in advanced robotic welding technologies.

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Seyond to LiDAR to Avikus for autonomous boat technology

Manufacturer's Monthly

Seyond, a leading global provider of high-performance LiDAR solutions for autonomous vehicles and smart transportation, and Avikus, a pioneer in ship autonomous driving solutions, announced a significant step forward in their collaboration. Seyond is set to deliver its award-winning, ultra-long range LiDAR sensor, Falcon, to Avikus and their customers at scale.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

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.

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Lafayette Engineering: A Leader in Sortation Systems

Robotics Automation News

In the dynamic world of material handling and warehouse operations, Lafayette Engineering stands out as a leader in providing advanced sortation systems. Sortation, a critical process in modern logistics, involves identifying individual items on a conveyor system and accurately diverting them to their designated locations.

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How to Use Ansible with CML

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

How can Ansible help people building simulations with Cisco Modeling Labs (CML)?

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How to Find Someone’s Location: A Complete Guide for You

Robotics Automation News

Are you trying to figure out how to find someone’s location? Maybe you want to catch up with a friend, make sure a loved one is safe, or just find out where someone is. Whatever the reason, we get that it’s important to you.

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Come Together Right Now, IT Operations Teams

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Part 6 of the six-part series –  The 2023 Global Networking Trends Report series If you have been reading our blog series around the 2023 Global Networking Trends Report, you may have noticed two rec… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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Going the last mile with robotic parcel sorting

Robotics Automation News

Everyone has heard of going the extra mile, but for e-commerce, parcel, postal and logistics companies, the last mile is often the most challenging. To streamline how parcels arrive on the doorstep, many businesses are relying on localised or temporary facilities.

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Association for Advancing Automation turns 50 in 2024

Automation Mag

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is celebrating its 50 th anniversary in 2024. A3 now represents more than 1280 member companies. “The success of A3 for the past five decades is directly attributable to the unflagging support of our members, the incredible advances in automation technology, and the resilience and talent of the team we’ve assembled,” said Jeff Burnstein, who joined A3 in 1983 and has served as president of the association since 2007.

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Why modern SaaS businesses need CPQ solutions

Robotics Automation News

Modern business solutions have taken center stage in today’s technological world, focusing on transforming how everyone does business in better ways for people, corporations, and the globe. It is simple for “old-school” businesses to generate a quote. Deals are typically one-and-done, products are identical, and the process is similar for everyone.

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SPE International Polyolefins Conference Returns to Galveston

Plastics Today

Thought leaders from the global polyolefins industry share insights in a hybrid format that welcomes in-person and online attendees.

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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!