Design World

JANUARY 24, 2024

When a grain blending company realized it was time to upgrade its aging controls originally developed in-house, it looked for just the right combination of PLC and HMI automation to advance its capabilities. The grain production company batches and blends ingredients to produce various livestock feed. Over the years, the operation applied equipment and electrical/electronic… The post Feeding time: HMIs and PLCs help in grain blending application appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

The ARM Institute supports workforce development and robotics adoption. Source: Adobe Stock The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today announced that the continuation of its cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Manufacturing Technology Program. The $35.4 million agreement will continue the ARM Institute’s funding to support U.S. manufacturing through automation and workforce development through 2028.

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Design World

JANUARY 24, 2024

Synopsys with Ansys may be too big to be acquired by a design software company. By Roopinder Tara | Director of content at engineering.com Synopsys’ acquisition of Ansys for $35B, expected to close the first half of 2025, will be the biggest deal ever in the design and engineering software industry, dwarfing the $4.5B acquisition… The post What good is an Ansys acquisition by an EDA company to designers and engineers?

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

This lawsuit puts Waymo’s final permit in San Francisco in jeopardy. | Source: Waymo Robotaxis have had a bumpy ride in San Francisco since companies first began giving public rides in February 2022. Now, the city of San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the organization responsible for regulating autonomous vehicles in the state, to drastically reduce the number of robotaxis on the city’s roads, according to The Washington Post.

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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

JANUARY 24, 2024

With Conform Next, Arnold Umformtechnik is now going one step further: as well as developing tools, the current manufacturing systems are being further developed, optimized, and adapted to anticipate specific component requirements. This gives the fastener manufacturer significantly more flexibility and increases efficiency, especially in producing very diverse component geometries.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 24, 2024

Batteries have become the crucial constraint for many electrification advances. Especially for electric vehicles. I have an EV (Ioniq 6, which I recommend) with the main constraint centering on battery size and charging time. I’ve heard from a Israeli company called StoreDot who is moving towards commercialization of an “extreme fast charging” battery technology.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

Bluewhite creates autonomy packages that convert a standard tractor, like this John Deere 5125ML, into a fully autonomous solution. | Credit: The Robot Report Bluewhite this week announced that it secured $39 million in Series C financing. The Tel Aviv, Israel.-based company said it already works with more than 20 of the leading permanent crop growers in the U.S.

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Design World

JANUARY 24, 2024

IDEC Corporation has expanded its line of emergency stop (E-stop) switches with new XA/XW series short body models. These industrial-grade and outdoor-rated models are designed in the space-saving size essential for robotic and industrial equipment applications, with innovative features to meet the increased requirements of international safety standards.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Robotics Summit & Expo , produced by The Robot Report and parent company WTWH Media, has announced the keynote lineup for the May 1-2 event at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The Robotics Summit is the world’s leading event focused on the development of commercial robots. Registration for the Robotics Summit is also open. Register by March 8 to save and gain full access to all keynotes, technical sessions, networking receptions, and special events.

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Design World

JANUARY 24, 2024

AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser Cerabar series pressure transmitters to their growing lineup of process control and measurement devices. Endress+Hauser supplies process control sensors/instruments to a wide variety of industries worldwide and is known for highly reliable, accurate, and innovative measurement devices. The Cerabar series of pressure transmitters offers both ceramic and stainless-steel measuring cells for… The post Endress+Hauser Cerabar Series pressure transmitters

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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?

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

Microbot Medical’s LIBERTY system is a single-use endovascular robotic surgical system. | Source: Microbot Medical Microbot Medical Inc., the developer of the LIBERTY Endovascular Robotic Surgical System, is building on the momentum from the positive results of its good laboratory practices, or GLP, pre-clinical study. The company is adding a clinical research associate to support its pending investigational device exemption, or IDE, submission to commence its first-in-human clinical trial

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Design World

JANUARY 24, 2024

As a technical writer in engineering and IT, I have spent countless hours documenting procedures, equations, laboratory instructions, manuals, specifications, and the like. As critical and satisfying as that work is (to me and my kin), something was always missing. And it took more than 15 years and many professional iterations to figure out what.… The post A look back at some remarkable forward-thinkers appeared first on Design World.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 24, 2024

For over 55 years, Guill Tool has been providing tooling for the aerospace, extrusion, medical, consumer and commercial, defense, wind, oil and energy industries. Due to its years of experience, the company has a highly skilled team of expert machinists and engineers trained in the latest CAD, CAM, CFD and FEA programs. Besides being experts in extrusion tooling, Guill is a major industrial manufacturer who can provide customers with one-stop shopping for their tooling and other select machine s

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Design World

JANUARY 24, 2024

For industrial manufacturers, using precise, analytical instruments designed for the specific requirements of an application is critical. Unfortunately, instruments are often incorrectly selected for the job, improperly calibrated, or fail prematurely, resulting in production downtime and safety risks. “Inaccurate moisture measurement or composition analysis could lead to miscalculations in the creation of a new polymer,… The post Industrial safety with precise instruments appeared first o

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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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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the rapidly evolving world of robotics, each breakthrough pushes the boundaries of what’s possible and poses significant ethical dilemmas. This technological frontier, brimming with potential, demands a careful examination of the moral aspects intertwined with its development.

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Chocolate Bayou Petrochemical complex in Alvin, TX, has an annual polypropylene production capacity of around one billion pounds.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 24, 2024

Transporting your vehicle across state lines can pose a logistical challenge. Whether you’re relocating or need to transport a newly purchased car, finding the right method to ship it safely and efficiently is crucial. Explore some various methods to contemplate when transporting your car to another state. 1.

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 24, 2024

These four solutions and three takeaways provide guidance in responding to the removal of PETG label materials from #1 PET recycling streams in California.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 24, 2024

The majority of people spend most of their day at work, usually sitting at a desk. This approach is perfect for productivity and getting stuff done, but it’s not so great for staying healthy. Over time, office workers can develop high blood pressure, stiff backs, and even chronic disease, all from a lack of movement.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 24, 2024

Rio Tinto is aiming to drive development of Australia’s largest solar power project near Gladstone, after agreeing to buy all electricity from the 1.1GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm to provide renewable power to Rio Tinto’s Gladstone operations. The agreement will bring more renewable power into one of Australia’s most important industrial hubs and marks another step towards Rio Tinto’s climate goal of halving its global Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions this decade.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 24, 2024

In a world increasingly conscious of environmental impact, the integration of sustainable technologies into business operations is at the forefront of a revolutionary shift. This article explores the landscape of sustainable tech, encompassing energy-efficient machinery, eco-friendly materials, and waste reduction systems, and examines how these innovations are transforming the way businesses operate.

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Control.com

JANUARY 24, 2024

When the angle or distance of motion is more important than speed and power, certain motors shine brighter, like steppers, named for the individual steps they take when control voltage is applied.

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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.

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E&T

JANUARY 24, 2024

Climate observations from aircraft are being used to improve the quality of weather forecasts for the first time since 2022.

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Seeburger

JANUARY 24, 2024

Update January 24, 2024: Belgium proceeds with mandatory B2B electronic envoicing from January 2026 Belgium is taking significant steps toward implementing a mandatory B2B structured e-invoicing system, with a target go-live date of January 1, 2026.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 24, 2024

BAE Systems successfully tested its Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System prototype during a recent live fire demonstration. As part of a collaborative effort with Moog, these positive results exemplify opportunities for future capability growth within the purpose-built modular framework of the AMPV platform. In various realistic battlefield scenarios at the Big Sandy range in Kingman, Arizona, the AMPV C-UAS prototype demonstrated the ability to accurately detect, trac

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NIST

JANUARY 24, 2024

Manufacturing internships are one of the most effective methods for building your company’s talent pipeline. In my role as project manager for workforce programs at Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) , I help manufacturers build their pipeline of manufacturing talent with an internship program focused on students from diverse, underrepresented groups.

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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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MRPEasy

JANUARY 24, 2024

Production control is the collection of processes that manage and monitor the workflows involved in manufacturing a product. Robust production control practices and tools increase workplace efficiency, improve supply chain management, and reduce costs. What is production control? Production control is the collection of processes within manufacturing that manages, orchestrates, and monitors the flow of […] The post Production Control – A Practical Guide appeared first on Blog for Manufactur

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 24, 2024

When Cisco U. was released for general availability last year, we quickly realized we had developed an experience that was built around the user. But more than that, Cisco U.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

The da Vinci SP surgical robot system. | Source: Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical said today that it has received CE mark certification for its da Vinci SP surgical robot. The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company’s single-port system joins its existing X and Xi surgical ecosystem in Europe. Beginning with urology and transoral otolaryngology procedures, European clinicians can use the robot for additional procedures over time, including endoscopic abdominopelvic, thoracoscopic, transanal c

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 24, 2024

In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, ensuring a secure digital future for future generations has become a key concern.

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