Design World

APRIL 29, 2024

Firmly committed to Industry 4.0 and the future of manufacturing, KUKA Robotics will highlight an innovative solution for educating the next generation of workers and its collaboration with three universities on cutting-edge Mixed Reality (MR) demonstrations at Automate 2024, May 6 – 9 at McCormick Place in Chicago. In booth 5679, visitors will see the… The post KUKA Robotics to showcase solutions for education and mixed reality at Automate 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 29, 2024

I haven’t had word from ISA for quite some time. And especially the cybersecurity certification program. This news concerns GE Power Conversion’s HPCi Controller achieving cybersecurity Security Level 3 certificates of conformance. Congratulations. The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced that its ISASecure cybersecurity certification program has issued the world’s first Security Level 3 (SL3) certificates of conformance.

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Design World

APRIL 29, 2024

Water hammer is the audible noise resulting from the hydraulic shock that occurs when a valve shuts off the flow of water or any other liquid too quickly. The high-pressure spike or pressure transient produced in this situation can cause permanent damage to pipes and other equipment. A rather straightforward equation makes calculating the water […] The post How do you sense water hammer?

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Automation World

APRIL 29, 2024

The ability of two-in-one encoders to provide motor feedback and position measurement in one device are critical to the space and safety needs of collaborative robots.

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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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Design World

APRIL 29, 2024

Fiber-reinforced composites manufacturer ARRIS has raised $34M from new and returning investors, including ST Engineering, Zebra Technologies, Youngone, Standard Industries, Vertex Exploratory Fund, NEA, XN, Taiwania Capital, Bosch Ventures, Modern Venture Partners (MVP), and Alumni Ventures Group (AVG). Funding will be used to build on the company’s success in scaling its global operations.

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Automation World

APRIL 29, 2024

Despite lacking the resources of large companies, smaller manufacturers can still chart cost-effective and effective automation strategies. Four industry experts explain how.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 29, 2024

Catching up on some back news. This is part of the flurry of news around chipmaker partnerships with computer hardware suppliers. This one is Advantech, a Taiwan-based computer manufacturer, and Qualcomm Technologies. I have not had a conversation with Advantech for years, but they’ve always been an interesting company not shy about touting their advances as you can see in their release.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 29, 2024

Left: Vivian Chu and Andrea Thomaz, the co-founders of Diligent Robotics; right: Kathleen Brandes and Ros Shinkle, the co-founders of Adagy Robotics. | Sources: Diligent Robotics, Adagy Robotics Almost half of all startups that began in 2021 were formed by women, according to human resources cloud software company Gusto. Within the robotics industry, however, it’s a different story.

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Control.com

APRIL 29, 2024

Detecting objects is the first field-level task that must be considered before any feedback-based control can happen. Choosing from among the nearly unlimited proximity sensors can be challenging!

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 29, 2024

CCTY Bearing will discuss how its technologies can help humanoid robots at the Robotics Summit & Expo. Source: CCTY To help robot developers make humanoid robots that emulate the mobility and flexibility of human limbs, CCTY designs and manufactures bespoke parts tailored to the unique requirements of each project. At the Robotics Summit & Expo this week, the global motion-control supplier will highlight how its state-of-the-art bearings can enable robots to move articulating joints with

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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?

E&T

APRIL 29, 2024

New legislation by the UK government requires manufacturers of smart products to implement minimum security standards against cyber threats.

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MRPEasy

APRIL 29, 2024

Norwegian sea-drone systems developer and manufacturer Maritime Robotics got its procurement and inventory under control with the help of MRP software. “The software gives us a clear overview of our operation,” says Tor Erik Naebb, Head of Assembly and Integration. “We can find the necessary piece of information in seconds now.” A hi-tech company with […] The post Marine Drone Manufacturer Navigates Business Complexities with MRP Software appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distri

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 29, 2024

A group of people holding signs that call for fair wages. (CNW Group/Unifor) TORONTO — Unifor welcomed 800 new auto sector members at F & P, a Tier 1 Automotive Parts Manufacturer located in Tottenham, Ontario. “These workers fought for their right to unionize and persevered in the face of stiff resistance from their employer in their workplace and at the Ontario Labour Relations Board,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Auto workers understand that there a

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i4.0 today

APRIL 29, 2024

Innodisk, a leading global AI solution provider, announces the launch of its industry’s first MIPI over Type-C solution. This exclusive technology overcomes traditional MIPI cable lengths limitations, allowing embedded camera modules to be positioned farther from the system. This expands the possibilities for visual AI applications, particularly in smart manufacturing and smart cities, enabling the seamless integration of high-quality vision systems into these evolving environments.

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Control.com

APRIL 29, 2024

Cognex has created a new AI-driven vision system that uses 2D and 3D vision with AI technology to give users a more easily deployable vision system for inspection and measurement applications.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 29, 2024

Anoo/stock.adobe.com Plastic waste can now be repurposed into low-carbon building materials at Australia’s first RESIN8 production facility in Melbourne. In partnership with the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP), CRDC Australia officially opened the state-of-the-art facility, located in Tottenham. Attended by over 100 stakeholders from government, non-profits, academia, and industry, the event highlighted the collaborative effort towards innovative environmental solutio

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Plastics Today

APRIL 29, 2024

The Melbourne facility is Costa Rica–based CRDC Global’s fourth plant worldwide.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 29, 2024

Image: Combilift Find out how Combilift’s latest electric innovation – the Combi-CB70E – is taking both operational efficiency and operator comfort to the next level. Since developing world’s first engine-powered multidirectional forklift – the C4000 – Irish manufacturer Combilift has not taken its foot off the innovation pedal. And having recently celebrated its quarter-century anniversary in 2023, the company marked the occasion with the debut of several exciting new products.

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Plastics Today

APRIL 29, 2024

Companies around the globe aim to be more sustainable…so what about the carbon footprint of a materials recovery/recycling facility aka MRF?

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 29, 2024

Image: R_boe/stock.adobe.com A new market study outlines the potential for additive manufacturing (AM) technologies to optimise the capabilities of the semiconductor industry. The research report titled ‘3D Printing for Semiconductors: Market Opportunity Brief’ is from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research). The market study outlines specific benefits the semiconductor value chain provides to AM, including reduced lead times, reduced parts, and thermal management, packaging and more.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 29, 2024

Ultra Tool and Manufacturing, a fabricator of customized precision parts and prototypes and precision metal stampings, has installed a Mazak Optiplex 3015 NEO 7kW at its facility in Germantown, Wis. The 2D variable-beam fiber laser system offers high-speed cutting in a variety of metals. Beam.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 29, 2024

Image: Australian Made Jessica Mauboy has lent her voice and is hitting the “buy local” high notes as the newly-named ambassador of Australian Made Week 2024. Running from 20 – 26 May, the annual event aims to celebrate all that Australians create, with the home-grown singer songwriter encouraging us to prioritise buying products bearing the iconic Australian Made green and gold kangaroo logo.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 29, 2024

Strip service center Ulbrich of Illinois, Alsip, Ill., has added a Braner/Loopco Hi-Performance Turret Head slitting and packaging line for processing surface-critical stainless coil in gauges from 0.020 to 0.187 in.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 29, 2024

Image: SEMMA South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) – a non-profit organisation representing the interests of manufacturers in South East Melbourne – has commented on the recent land tax introduced by the Victorian Government to offset COVID debt and has called for an inquiry into the process of calculation of Land Value and Land Tax. SEMMA plays a crucial role in advocating for the manufacturing sector, promoting growth, innovation, and collaboration among its members.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 29, 2024

ESAB Corp., North Bethesda, Md., has announced that three of its welding machines have received the 2024 Red Dot Award for product design.

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Plastics Today

APRIL 29, 2024

Mobility is a core market segment for the Austrian machine builder and its production assets in China and beyond.

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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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The Fabricator

APRIL 29, 2024

Solar Atmospheres Inc. has announced its acquisition of Certified Metal Craft, a provider of heat-treating and brazing services in El Cajon, Calif. With the addition of CMC to the Solar family of companies, CMC establishes Solar’s 6th nationwide location and bolsters its West Coast presence.

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APRIL 29, 2024

ABB Robotics has unveils its first “Flexley Tug T702” autonomous mobile robot equipped with AI-based Visual SLAM navigation technology and the new AMR Studio software, enabling first-time robot users to easily program and operate entire fleets of mobile robots.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 29, 2024

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC has announced that the Copilot collaborative robotic welding system now features the new Auto Deltaweld as its welding power source.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 29, 2024

fruitcore robotics, a developer of AI-supported automation solutions, is expanding its portfolio with HORST1500, a groundbreaking further development and new generation of its “digital robots”. Thanks to technology optimizations with artificial intelligence, this industrial robot achieves a new level of performance and also redefines cost-effectiveness in industrial automation.

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