Design World

MAY 1, 2024

New digital approaches leveraging cloud simulations and other advanced analytics are helping manufacturers optimize production lines and end products. By Lisa Eitel | Executive editor At the forefront of digital transformation (DX) initiatives is digital manufacturing. Leveraging an integrated computer-based approaches for design, simulation, testing, and production, the use of digital manufacturing could double over… The post Update on digital twins and more for digital manufacturing

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 1, 2024

The 6 th Honeywell cybersecurity research concludes that yes, you are being targeted, and maybe not where you expect it. Yes, it is still humans that are the most vulnerable link in the cybersecurity defense Maginot line. New research indicates increasing sophistication of cyber criminals targeting operational technology (OT) and the industrial sector USB devices continue to be leveraged as part of larger cyberattack campaigns aiming to manipulate rather than exploit New research from Honeywell

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Design World

MAY 1, 2024

Emerson has launched the TESCOMTM HV-7000 Series two-stage pressure-reducing regulator, which is designed to maximize fuel efficiency and improve reliability in hydrogen-powered vehicles. Easy to install, HV-7000 Series regulators provide stable pressure delivery, high reliability, and long service life for heavy-duty vehicles powered by fuel cells or hydrogen combustion engines.

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Automation World

MAY 1, 2024

Using Weidmuller’s Configurator, Blue Collar Automation simplified its control panel design process by using the software platform to select components, lay out panel designs, generate bills of materials and order parts.

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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

MAY 1, 2024

AutomationDirect had added more Stego enclosure heaters to their Enclosure Thermal Management lineup. These new 120-240 VAC/VDC enclosure heaters include small, flat versions that distribute heat evenly within compact enclosures and are available with 8W or 10W heating capacities. Also added are compact loop heaters that feature a patented loop body design for increased natural… The post More Stego enclosure heater options from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2024

Sponsored by Tormach In 2001, Tormach was founded by “two guys in a garage” who aimed to make small-yet-capable CNC mills affordable, thereby empowering people like themselves who wanted to make things but lacked big corporate budgets to do so. Today, the Madison, Wisc.-based, employee-owned firm has a global customer base for its broad CNC machine and tooling lines.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2024

The interface of the Analytics feature, designed to help optimize robot fleet performance. | Source: Formant Formant Inc. today announced the launch of its Formant Analytics feature. The tool aims to help robotics users optimize fleet performance, make data-informed business decisions, and easily prove their return on investment, or ROI. Formant said it created the feature in response to the growing demand for data-driven insights in robotics.

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Design World

MAY 1, 2024

Save the date for Eplan L!VE, May 7, 2024, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. After its successful premiere last year, the online event is having a second go of it. This time it will be a live report from the factory floor at Sejfo, a Swedish system integrator and supplier of machines and automation… The post Live from Sweden: Looking at the practical side of production appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2024

The RobOps Copilot uses LLMs to allow users to ask questions about data in their preferred languages. | Source: InOrbit InOrbit Inc. today said it plans to introduce InOrbit RobOps Copilot at Automate 2024 next week. The company said this new product harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to turn robot operations data into actionable insights for fleet optimization.

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Design World

MAY 1, 2024

Industrial circular connectors binder designs and produces customized connectivity solutions based on specific customer requirements. The company specializes in creating solutions for use cases with unique demands that go beyond the standard scope of products listed in the binder catalog. For such applications, binder offers customized solutions that are reliable and tailored to meet the… The post Custom connectivity from binder suits plant applications appeared first on Design World.

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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?

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MAY 1, 2024

Source | Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc. Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc. , the exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads, announces its expansion of internal coolant tools for popular machine tools models. Coolant-thru technology is often the answer for faster, more productive cutting on many applications, especially when drilling deep holes where chips and excess heat buildup.

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Design World

MAY 1, 2024

• ABB to celebrate 50 years of robotic innovation with new AI-powered technologies that help companies become faster, more flexible and resilient • Exhibit on Booth #2239 features the first AI-powered ABB AMR with Visual SLAM navigation, and the global launch of an expanded ABB large robot portfolio ABB Robotics will celebrate 50 years of… The post ABB to showcase latest AI-powered robotic solutions at Automate 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

MAY 1, 2024

The EU has awarded nearly €720m to seven renewable hydrogen projects with a combined electrolysis capacity of 1.5GW in the European Hydrogen Bank’s first subsidy auction.

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Design World

MAY 1, 2024

While most organizations are prioritizing DX efforts, few have fully leveraged cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies so essential to DX operational efficiencies. Now, that could be changing. By Lisa Eitel | Executive editor Digital transformation (DX) initiatives are at the forefront of business initiatives around the world. Spurred by rapid adaptations instituted during the… The post The latest digital transformation (DX) initiatives 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?

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Control.com

MAY 1, 2024

Werma has added a modern touch to old technology with the launch of its new LED signal towers. The latest towers are suitable for use in a wide range of applications that require signal technology.

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Design World

MAY 1, 2024

By Mike Santora Back in March, I had the opportunity to attend ABB’s 2024 Robotics & Automation Summit at its newly expanded U.S. Robotics headquarters just outside of Detroit. To help kick off the event, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer took the stage to congratulate the company but also to speak about what the expansion means… The post The robots are coming… to create new jobs?

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Plastics Today

MAY 1, 2024

April showers of bad news rained down on readers, but there were also sustainable solutions, plastic positive fact checks, and great expectations of global importance.

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Design World

MAY 1, 2024

Sponsored by Tormach In 2001, Tormach was founded by “two guys in a garage” who aimed to make small-yet-capable CNC mills affordable, thereby empowering people like themselves who wanted to make things but lacked big corporate budgets to do so. Today, the Madison, Wisc.-based, employee-owned firm has a global customer base for its broad… The post CNC machine tending, now with accessible robotics for rapid R&D prototyping and specialty manufacturing runs appeared first on Design World.

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The Fabricator

MAY 1, 2024

A metal fabricator tells The Fabricator how laser welding fits into his company’s operations and why gas tungsten arc welding still has its place.

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Design World

MAY 1, 2024

Beckhoff Automation has relocated its Chicago operations to an enhanced and expanded office to better serve customers. In addition to housing local sales and support engineers, the new location in Rosemont, Illinois, offers roughly 4,800 square feet for meetings, seminars, and training courses in a state-of-the-art learning center. This will further support innovators across industries… The post Beckhoff USA opens upgraded Chicago office appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

MAY 1, 2024

New research shows how a chemical process using non-thermal plasma could contribute to a circular economy by converting methane emissions from landfill into sustainable jet fuel.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 1, 2024

Image: Bartek Wróblewski/stock.adobe.com The Australian and Miles Governments will invest $1 billion into technology company PsiQuantum to build the world’s first fault tolerant quantum computer in Brisbane. Brisbane is set to become a tech manufacturing powerhouse using quantum technologies to help deliver a future made in Australia. This investment marks the start of a manufacturing and production partnership with Queensland and Australia that will create up to 400 new highly skilled jobs.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 1, 2024

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. raised its quarterly dividend by 15 per cent as it reported its first-quarter profit and revenue rose compared with a year ago. The parent company of Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 51.3 cents per share, up from 44.6 cents per share. The increased payment to shareholders came as Loblaw says it earned a profit available to common shareholders of $459 million or $1.47 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 23.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 1, 2024

Image: Atelier 211/stock.adobe.com As one of Australia’s premier publication dedicated to the manufacturing industry, Manufacturers’ Monthly understands the critical role that ongoing professional development plays in maintaining competitive edge. Our extensive readership spans the full spectrum of the manufacturing sector, from automotive to aerospace and every niche in between, including chemical, energy equipment, and construction materials manufacturers.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 1, 2024

BRAMPTON — The Ontario government is introducing new policy and legislative measures to try and attract more young people to the skilled trades, including adding a new apprenticeship pathway and an online job matching platform. These initiatives are designed to promote the skilled trades to youth and workers and help set them on a path to careers as electricians, plumbers, carpenters and other skilled trades.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 1, 2024

Image: scharfsinn86/stock.adobe.com Panasonic will commence commercial sales of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in the Australian market from October 2024. The decision is in response to the growth in the country’s green hydrogen industry. Panasonic will bolster its commercial capabilities by launching the PH3, the latest version of its H2 KIBOU pure hydrogen fuel cell generator that generates DC power.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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Cisco Manufacturing

MAY 1, 2024

Hannover Messe is an event focused on “what’s next” for manufacturers. It’s an opportunity to showcase our innovation, sustainability, and business value.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 1, 2024

Image: phonlamaiphoto/stock.adobe.com AML3D has signed a contract with Toolcraft Australia to supply a 6-part nozzle assembly for an Australian Government Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) project. The $0.35 million contract follows the successful delivery of a 4-stage nozzle assembly that demonstrated AML3D’s advanced wire additive manufacturing (‘WAM’) technology delivered superior components and shorter lead times.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

MAY 1, 2024

Advancements in MiR’s flexible, safe and cost-effective AMRs, showcased in booth #1241, include new AI capabilities to help improve efficiencies and deliver faster ROI; MiR joins parent company Teradyne Robotics and Universal Robots to sponsor keynotes for Automate 2024 Empowerment Forum: Women Leading Change May 8

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 1, 2024

Image: ifm efector ifm’s IO-Link technology is poised to transform Australian manufacturing processes, perfectly aligning with the principles of Industry 4.0. As the industry embraces the fourth industrial revolution, ifm’s IO-Link stands out as a game-changer, particularly within the food and beverage manufacturing sector, where sensor technology plays a pivotal role in production.

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