Design World

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

DigiKey, a global commerce distributor offering a large selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announces that Linda Johnson, executive vice president of operations for DigiKey, has received the WE Unity Award from industry organization Women in Electronics (WE). “It is with great honor and pleasure to recognize Linda Johnson for her… The post DigiKey’s Linda Johnson receives Women in Electronics Unity Award for her positive contributions

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

MachineMetrics positions itself in the analytics space translating from operations to ERP. It has released a scheduling solution called Production Schedule Intelligence touting scheduling accuracy, work-in-process optimization, and on-time delivery. This solution integrates real-time data and predictive analytics into operations connecting directly to both ERP and machines.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Novotechnik U.S. has introduced the LS1 series of advanced inductive linear position sensors, with stroke lengths of these non-contact sensors from 25 to 200 mm. Absolute linearity of the LS1 Series is to ≤ 0.1 % of full scale with repeatability to < 3 µA or 3 mV, depending on current or voltage output selected. […] The post High-accuracy position sensors unaffected by magnetic fields appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

NVIDIA CEO Jenson Huang ended his GTC 2024 keynote presentation backed by images of all of the various humanoid robots currently on the market that are powered by the Jetson Orin computer. | Credit: The Robot Report To be effective and commercially viable, humanoid robots will need a full stack of technologies for everything from locomotion and perception to manipulation.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Robot transfer units have become increasingly important to automated settings. Now, transfer units with collision detection pair with collaborative robots for human-centric technology enabling previously unimagined levels of productivity. Kyle Thompson • product innovation manager | Thomson Industries Chris Diak • southeast automation manager | Motion Most robot arms have six axes of motion, fewer […] The post Maximizing cobot ROI through seventh-axis-enabled collaboration appear

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Productive Machines , a software company enabling the machining industry to reach the best part faster and first time, and MachineWorks , a leading company in CNC simulation and verification, proudly announce their strategic partnership aimed at transforming CAM software with the SenseNC suite of products. This collaboration introduces unparalleled efficiency in machining processes while opening unprecedented revenue streams for CAM software companies.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Beryllium stock is about 10 times as expensive as aluminum, McKay says. To avoid scrap, the company makes test parts out of aluminum to prove out machining processes and programs before embarking on a beryllium version. Beryllium may be lighter than aluminum, but it’s also a toxic, costly metal that requires machine shops to prioritize quality above speed.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

ABB Robotics announced its sponsorship of MassRobotics, one of the first innovation hubs and startup accelerators for robotics in the U.S. As part of this sponsorship, ABB Robotics will donate several of its versatile GoFa 5 kg collaborative robots (cobots),and licenses to its RobotStudio simulation programming software to MassRobotics, providing emerging companies access to cutting-edge… The post ABB Robotics sponsors MassRobotics to accelerate innovation in the robotics industry appeared

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Should gamers choose­ a Mac or PC? Most gamers favor PCs due to their game­ library and custom hardware options. Apple’s M1 chip boosts Mac gaming, but PCs remain the­ top pick for serious players. Let’s e­xamine the pros and cons of each platform and he­lp you decide the be­st gaming system for 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The new Intel RealSense D421 Depth Module. | Credit: Intel Despite all the turmoil around Intel Corp., the company surprisingly expanded its line of Intel RealSense depth modules for robotics applications. Today, it introduced the entry-level Intel RealSense Depth Module D421. The company said it’s designed to bring advanced depth sensing to a wider audience at an affordable price.

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Image: VAILO Australian premium lighting manufacturer, VAILO, has picked up two Australian Good Design Awards for its Zenith Gen-V PC Amber Floodlight. The awards that showcase the pinnacle of excellence in the design, architecture, engineering and business sectors, were announced in Sydney on Friday. VAILO’s ‘PC Amber’ received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in both the Engineering Design and Product Design categories for exceptional design and innovation.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

An ammonia-powered tugboat named NH3 Kraken has completed its maiden voyage as part of a research project designed to reduce carbon emissions from shipping.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Image: Electronex Electronex – Electronics Design and Assembly Expo and SMCBA Conference attracted a quality audience of engineers, managers and senior decision makers from 19-20 June at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney. The Expo was a sell out with 75 stands representing over 100 companies kept busy over the two days. Around 250 exhibiting staff also welcomed the opportunity to network and discuss business with their peers and the Exhibitor Networking Function on the Wednesday evening at the nearby R

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NIST

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Manufacturing Day is an opportunity to showcase the high-tech nature of manufacturing careers and inspire the next generation of talent.

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NIST Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Media Contact: Madeline Broas, madeline.broas [at] chips.gov (madeline[dot]broas[at]chips[dot]gov). Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S.

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The inventor of Square Buddies shares the backstory on how the pipe fit-up accuracy system came to fruition.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Image: Quality Stock Arts/stock.adobe.com The Tasmanian Government will provide grants up to $100,000 under the latest round of the Advanced Manufacturing Accelerating Growth Grant program. Grants between $10,000 and $100,000 are available to Tasmanian businesses with demonstrated turnover between $500,000 and $55 million. Premier and Minister for Trade and Major Investment, Jeremy Rockliff, said this successful program is an important part of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Learn how Cisco’s unique integrations protect RADIUS authentications when connecting to the network.

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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.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Image: razihusin/stock.adobe.com The Deputy prime minister and minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, will travel this week to Norway and the UK to participate in the third AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting. This visit to Norway follows the Federal Government’s recent announcements with Kongsberg which include a $850 million contract to manufacture and service missiles in Newcastle.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The newly released World Robotics report by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), recorded 4,281,585 robot units operating in factories worldwide – an increase of 10 percent. Annual installations exceeded half a million units for the third consecutive year. By region, 70 percent of all newly deployed robots in 2023 were installed in Asia, 17 percent in Europe and 10 percent in the Americas.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Organization: Dexterity Country: U.S. Website: [link] Year Founded: 2017 Number of Employees: 101-500 Innovation Class: Application & Market Loading trucks and trailers is a thankless task, requiring workers to repeatedly move boxes of all sizes. Dexterity Inc. has been working with FedEx Corp. and Sagawa Express Co., among others, to automate this process.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Image: Will Wright, RMIT Engineers at RMIT University have designed an innovative tubular structural system that can be packed flat for easier transport and pop up into strong building materials. This breakthrough is made possible by a self-locking system inspired by curved-crease origami — a technique that uses curved crease lines in paper folding.

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Measuring innovation success is critical yet challenging for organizations, often leading to confusion over which KPIs to use. Many rely on inappropriate metrics borrowed from other departments, wasting resources and overlooking valuable opportunities. This guide outlines why innovation metrics are hard to track and offers a framework for creating effective KPIs.

E&T

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Beam, a UK provider of high-tech offshore wind services, has deployed its AI-driven underwater vehicle to conduct a fully autonomous inspection of a wind turbine off the coast of Scotland.

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Manufacturing Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Global electronics full-service manufacturer, Incap UK, has upgraded its first production line with two core elements of Panasonic Factory Solutions’ autonomous factory concept.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Kivnon, a mobile robots manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership with Macrovey to strengthen its presence in North America. The collaboration will reportedly enhance both companies’ market presence and operational capabilities across North America, leveraging their combined industry knowledge, customer relationships, and regional expertise.

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Canadian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Employees touring Balmoral tanks factory. (CNW Group/Greatario Industrial Storage Systems Ltd) WOODSTOCK — The partnership between Greatario, a liquid storage solutions provider, and Balmoral, a tank manufacturer, is an alliance aimed at strengthening Canada’s essential infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater treatment, and industrial liquid storage solutions.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Jungbunzlauer, a xanthan gum manufacturer, is investing $200 million to expand its Port Colborne facility. This investment will reportedly enable the company to expand its production to meet rising demand in North America. Xanthan gum, a fermented sugar, is used to thicken and stabilize products across sectors such as food and beverages, health care, animal feed, personal care, detergents and various industrial applications.

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Canadian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Geocycle Canada Low-carbon Fuel Plant located at the Lafarge Brookfield Cement Plant (NS). Credits: Internal Image Bank. (CNW Group/Lafarge Canada Inc.) TORONTO — Lafarge Canada and Geocycle Canada, members of Holcim Group, and the Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD), opens Geocycle’s first low-carbon fuel plant in Canada – a more than $10-million facility located at the Lafarge Canada Brookfield Cement Plant (NS).

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, TX. – September 24, 2024 – Frost & Sullivan recently analyzed the post-quantum cryptography (PQC) industry and, based on its assessment, recognizes IBM with the 2024 Global Company of the Year Award. The company’s involvement in cryptography dates back to the 1960s when its submission of the Lucifer cipher was adopted as the precursor for data encryption standard (DES).

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Access control systems are revolutionizing security for Auckland’s commercial properties. From offices to industrial buildings, these smart systems boost safety, prevent unauthorized access, and streamline operations. By integrating with building automation, they make daily management easier and more efficient. Plus, access control systems are highly customizable, scalable, and help businesses meet local security regulations.

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Innovation varies widely across sectors and organizations, creating value in diverse forms. Understanding different types is crucial for R&D teams to foster creativity and uncover missed opportunities. This guide explores 25 key types of innovation in management frameworks.

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