Design World
JUNE 7, 2024
Both professional and vocational engineering training are evolving with to address skill gaps and workforce-readiness issues. By Lisa Eitel | Executive editor Advancing communication technologies, the COVID-19 pandemic, and new digital-transformation approaches have forever changed the way technical training in manufacturing and automation is conducted.
Automation World
JUNE 7, 2024
Automated inspection machines help manufacturers meet stringent regulatory standards.
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Design World
JUNE 7, 2024
Softing announces the expansion of its Docker-based edgeConnector product family with the introduction of edgeConnector Allen-Bradley PLC, providing convenient access to data from ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers. With the new Docker-based software module edgeConnector Allen-Bradley PLC, users can easily connect to their ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers.
Automation World
JUNE 7, 2024
At Automate 2024, Kawasaki unveiled its forthcoming cobot line with Neura Robotics and its partnership with AMT Precision Parts around the use of off-the-shelf hand tools for a range of common shop floor applications.
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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?
Design World
JUNE 7, 2024
ABB Robotics has launched OmniCore, an intelligent automation platform that is faster, more precise, and more sustainable, to empower, enhance, and futureproof businesses. The OmniCore platform, the result of more than $170 million of investment in next-generation robotics, is a step change to a modular and futureproof control architecture that will enable the full integration… The post ABB launches next-generation Robotics control platform OmniCore appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
JUNE 7, 2024
Ultimation’s previous owner shares his insights on increasing the value of an automation-focused company and how to successfully exit the business.
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Robotics Business Review
JUNE 7, 2024
Left, Waymo’s autonomous robotaxi, and right, Zoox’s purpose-built autonomous robotaxi. | Sources: Waymo, Zoox It has been an exciting week for the autonomous vehicle industry. Waymo LLC announced that it will be expanding its service area in Phoenix, and Zoox Inc. said it will begin testing in Austin and Miami. Both companies have spent the year so far gradually expanding operations.
Control.com
JUNE 7, 2024
Teradyne Robotics has opened a 20,000 sq m headquarters in Odense, Denmark. The new facility will enable collaboration between Teradyne's two companies, Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR).
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 7, 2024
The Robot Report Podcast · Gathering warehouse inventory data – plus a look at Electrocraft motion solutions In Episode 153 of The Robot Report Podcast, editors Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the news of the week. Our featured guest on the show this week is Sankalp Arora, co-founder and CEO of Gather.ai. We catch up with Sankalp to learn how his company ‘s drone inventory management product is evolving.
Plastics Today
JUNE 7, 2024
Water-filtration company Multipore sends Dewey, the Clean Water Superhero, on a mission to save the planet from plastic pollution in the oceans, but a far-less-cute plastic-eating fungus might be more effective in the real world.
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 7, 2024
The Intelligent Surgical Unit applies AI and machine vision to robot-assisted procedures. Source: Asensus Surgical Asensus Surgical Inc., which has been developing “intra-operative augmented intelligence technology for operating rooms,” today announced that it has entered a definitive merger agreement with KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America Inc.
The Fabricator
JUNE 7, 2024
Experts reveal that starting a continuous improvement campaign in the welding department isn't as hard as a metal fabrication shop might think. Jason Becker from Underground Metal Works and Brian Engelhardt from MERRILL Technologies (No. 13 on the 2024 FAB 40), weigh in.
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 7, 2024
Three-fourths of store managers say Tally improves productivity for their teams. | Credit: Simbe Robotics Simbe Robotics Inc. deployed its first Tally autonomous mobile robot to collect front-of-house retail inventory in 2015. Since that launch, the company has developed the system to track inventory levels in near real-time for retail store managers.
The Guardian Manufacturing
JUNE 7, 2024
Agricultural equipment company plans to move production out of the country in move condemned by workers US workers at John Deere plants have accused the company of acting on “greed” as America’s most famous agricultural equipment company plans to shift more production to Mexico. The company – famous for its green tractors and leaping deer logo – has announced layoffs of several hundred workers over the last several months with more layoffs planned for later this year.
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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.
Dinesh Mishra
JUNE 7, 2024
“Meshmix Media collaborated with Laghu Udyog Bharti – Karnataka Chapter to cover the manufacturing ecosystem of Belagavi, exploring the spirit of business owners and how the city is thriving in exports, job creation, and contributing to the bigger mission of ‘Make in India’ and ‘AATMA Nirbhar Bharat’ Mr. Dinesh Mishra, Senior VP , Strategy Meshmix Media, visited Belagavi and interviewed business leaders from diverse industries, highlighting edited excerpts from the
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JUNE 7, 2024
We rely on connections with everyone and everything. But secure networking can be challenging in a distributed world of people, places, and things across premises to the cloud, which can ultimately impact the user experience. Learn what Cisco is doing to help customers securely connect everything everywhere through the latest enhancements to our SASE solution.
Plastics Today
JUNE 7, 2024
Meanwhile, several petrochemicals companies declare force majeures at facilities in Mexican state of Tamaulipas.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JUNE 7, 2024
Read how Cisco Security Cloud Control prioritizes consolidation of tools and simplification of security policy without compromising your defense.
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.
Canadian Manufacturing
JUNE 7, 2024
Stellarex Chairman Richard Carty (left) and Senior OPG representative Jason Van Wart (right), with Ontario Minister Todd Smith (standing). (CNW Group/Ontario Power Generation Inc.) AIX-EN-PROVENCE — Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Stellarex have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development and deployment of fusion energy in Ontario.
The Fabricator
JUNE 7, 2024
The Trade-Mark Group, Cambridge, Ont., has expanded by acquiring Cambridge Pro Fab Inc., a fabricator of plate and duct work for power generation, and SPL Control Inc., a provider of gas turbine noise control systems.
E&T
JUNE 7, 2024
The National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC), led by the Royal Academy of Engineering, has launched a policy document that is calling on the next government to take a bold, long-term and holistic approach to tackling complex challenges.
Canadian Manufacturing
JUNE 7, 2024
Unifor Local 112 and 673 members at MDA Space ratified a new collective agreement. (CNW Group/Unifor) BRAMPTON — Workers at MDA Space agreed to a new collective agreement to bring a nine-week strike at the aerospace manufacturer’s global headquarters in Brampton to an end. “I am proud of the determination our members showed, fighting for their rights on the picket line for nine long weeks to achieve a strong collective agreement at MDA Space,” said Unifor national president Lan
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Fabricating & Metal Work
JUNE 7, 2024
Swiss tooling company REGO-FIX, inventor of the standard-setting ER collet, has partnered with Indianapolis-based Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) to supply premium tool holding solutions for the IndyCar Series team’s machine shop. For its precision machining operations, ECR will use REGO-FIX’s world-renowned ER collets and other related accessories, the powRgrip Ò tool holding system and Multi Line products that boost the accuracy of traditional-style tooling.
E&T
JUNE 7, 2024
A group of state schools in the London borough of Southwark have announced they will go smartphone-free, including confiscating phones used at school.
Mold Making Technology
JUNE 7, 2024
Source | Platinum Tooling Technologies Platinum Tooling Technologies , an importer of live tools, angle heads, marking tools, Swiss tools and multiple spindle tools manufactured by various global suppliers, is now importing Henninger Speed Increasers for North America. Speeders are useful when drilling, tapping and milling thick or large workpieces like mold sections.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
JUNE 7, 2024
ARIA (Automated Robotic Industrial Assistant) has a small footprint, is fully configurable, and offers a broad array of options and preprogrammed software packages that enable the unit to be tailored to the application.
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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.
Mold Making Technology
JUNE 7, 2024
Source | Getty Images The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released an official analysis of capital expenditures and its impact on the plastics industry, authored by PLASTICS chief economist, Dr. Perc Pineda. Dr. Pineda writes, “Despite weaker household spending and a decline in corporate profits in the first quarter, nonresidential investment spending, which can serve as a reasonable proxy for capital expenditures [CapEx] on a macro scale, has shown resilience with 10 consecut
Canadian Manufacturing
JUNE 7, 2024
Saputo Inc. says it earned $92 million in its fourth quarter, down from $159 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based dairy processor says revenues for the quarter ended March 31 were $4.55 billion, up slightly from $4.47 billion during the same quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share were 22 cents, down from 38 cents a year earlier. President and CEO Lino Saputo says the company stayed its course amid commodity price volatility, a challenged consumer and ongoing inflationary pressures.
Fastener News Desk
JUNE 7, 2024
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) saw modest m/m improvement, reading 52.9 in May vs. 51.6 in April, and continued to expand (above neutral reading of 50), albeit driven by just one component, supplier deliveries. Commentary was again mixed, but our overall read was that demand conditions in May were generally seen as acceptable, not great but not terrible either.
i4.0 today
JUNE 7, 2024
Manufacturing is one of the UK’s leading industries when it comes to digital transformation, with nine in every ten manufacturers planning or progressing smart factory initiatives, according to a new report published today by FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics. Research revealed in FourJaw’s Digital Excellence in Manufacturing report by business ISP Beaming , which has tracked technology use by UK companies for almost a decade, shows that just nine per cent of UK manufacturers have yet to make an
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