Design World

JULY 30, 2024

Visit igus at booths 236557 and 236230 igus, a maker of motion plastics, has announced its participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. The event will be held from September 9-14, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. This year, igus will showcase its latest advancements at two booths, highlighting its commitment to improving… The post igus to exhibit cutting-edge engineering and automation solutions at IMTS 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

JULY 30, 2024

Britain’s nuclear regulators have approved early designs for small modular reactors (SMRs) developed by Rolls-Royce SMR as a first step towards significant expansion of the UK’s nuclear power capabilities.

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Design World

JULY 30, 2024

Tough industrial environments require high-resolution flow control valves to control the flow of compressed air, gases, and liquids. The Proportion-Air FCV flow control valve performs this by precise closed-loop proportional pneumatic control of the position of a valve off the seat. This angle seat valve, with special seat geometry, results in a linear relationship between… The post Proportion-Air explains how its FCV works in tough environments appeared first on Design World.

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Cisco Industrial Automation

JULY 30, 2024

Cisco's survey of more than 1000 professionals reveals how cybersecurity, IT/OT collaboration, and AI are transforming industrial networks.

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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

JULY 30, 2024

The new N-332 nanometer-precision linear stage family from PI (Physik Instrumente) is configurable to multi-axis setups of XY, XZ and XYZ, is designed for high-end applications in semiconductor technology, fiber-optics, microscopy, bio-nanotechnology, metrology and scientific research in beamlines and laser labs. The stages have a low profile of 30 mm and a small footprint of […] The post Vacuum compatible nanopositioning stage features powerful piezo motor appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 30, 2024

To work in a wide range of real-world conditions, robots need to learn generalist policies. To that end, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, or MIT CSAIL, have created a Real-to-Sim-to-Real model. The goal of many developers is to create hardware and software so that robots can work everywhere under all conditions.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 30, 2024

Pharm Robotics is using a FANUC industrial robot and needleless injection to inoculate cows. | Credit: The Robot Report Agtech robotics and automation come in many forms. Pharm Robotics recognized the opportunity to automate a critical process for dairy farmers in the ongoing inoculation of their cows. The San Jacinto, Calif.-based company introduced its SureShot auto-inoculation system two years ago.

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Design World

JULY 30, 2024

The SmartStage Open Frame Positioning Stage, a breakthrough innovation from Dover Motion, harnesses over 60 years of precision motion design and manufacturing expertise. The SmartStage Open Frame is the latest product in the SmartStage ecosystem of products, where the controller and encoder are physically integrated inside the stage structure. This design offers high performance and […] The post Open-frame positioning stage for transmissive imaging applications appeared first on Design Wor

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Plastics Today

JULY 30, 2024

The explosion and subsequent fire at the Ludwigshafen, Germany, plant was sparked by leakage of an organic solvent.

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Design World

JULY 30, 2024

By Christopher Woller, Beckhoff Automation LLC How do you know a safety circuit on your machine is actually safe? You don’t want a short circuit, crossed wires, or cut wires to get someone hurt. So how does the tech prevent this from happening? Let me introduce you to test pulses. Basically, test pulses drop signal… The post Machine safety basics: test pulses vs OSSD 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?

Robotics Business Review

JULY 30, 2024

Maximo promises to halve the cost and time to install solar panels, says AES. Source: Amazon T he solar power industry is growing faster than the the available workforce, and robots can help it keep up with demand for cleaner energy. AES Corp. today introduced Maximo, a robot that it said uses artificial intelligence to improve solar installation speed, efficiency and safety.

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E&T

JULY 30, 2024

A number of infrastructure projects, including road and rail, have been cancelled by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in a bid to shore up the nation’s finances.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 30, 2024

Source: Mahr Inc. When you put a sheet of paper in the printer, you don’t think twice about it. The paper size fits the printer; the printer fits the paper. This is no coincidence, but instead, the result of a standard. Even though there are probably millions of different standards worldwide, if you consider country-specific standards, many are based on some common threads.

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Control.com

JULY 30, 2024

Vecow announced its VTK SLAM Kit, leveraging Kudan’s simultaneous localization and mapping technology to promote industrial mobile robotics and inspection applications.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 30, 2024

All World Machinery Supply engineers have developed an innovative high-pressure coolant system set to debut at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). With customizable features for more precise machining and an automatic self-cleaning filter for less maintenance, SpindleSHOT efficiently removes chips during deep drilling operations.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 30, 2024

Image: Thongsuk/stock.adobe.com The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed over $3.2 million in funding to two solar projects that will help achieve ARENA’s vision of ultra low-cost solar. PV Lighthouse will receive $1.97 million in funding for its project to expand its SunSolve yield modelling software. Built Robotics will receive $1.3 million towards its autonomous piling robots project.

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MRPEasy

JULY 30, 2024

Co-products are secondary products created during a manufacturing process. Tracking these goods enables companies to significantly reduce waste, manage costs, and increase profitability. What are co-products? Co-products are secondary products generated during the manufacturing process alongside the main product. Co-products have significant value and are often planned for and managed as integral parts of the […] The post What Are Co-Products and How to Track Them?

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 30, 2024

Image: Valerii Apetroaiei/stock.adobe.com Optiscan Imaging has announced the successful completion of the beta phase of its innovative cloud-connected telepathology platform, developed in partnership with Prolucid Technologies. This development represents a significant advancement in digital pathology, enabling real-time, remote collaboration on patient imaging sessions.

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Plastics Today

JULY 30, 2024

A new force majeure declared by Invista is exacerbating the shortage and driving buyers to the spot resin market.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 30, 2024

Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adobe.com The recipients of the Labor Government’s Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program have been announced, with nine SME manufacturers set to receive a grant of up to $250,000. Minister for Jobs and Industry Natalie Hutchins has announced the funding that will make it easier for these manufactures to introduce new technologies and processes, improve productivity and competitiveness in local and global supply chains, upskill workers and create more highly-sk

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Plastics Today

JULY 30, 2024

President Nolan Strall is leaving the company to pursue new professional challenges.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 30, 2024

Image: L3Harris L3Harris Technologies has launched its Centre of Excellence (COE) for Electronic Warfare (EW) in Brisbane, Queensland. The facility will feature expertise in the design, manufacture, integration and sustainment of high-reliability EW technology critical for modern military operations. Minister for Treasury, Trade and Investment for Queensland, Jennifer Howard, and federal member for Moreton and Member, Graham Perrett MP, of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defenc

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Plastics Today

JULY 30, 2024

The brand’s body wash for men leverages the iconic nautical vibe with a packaging design that’s tasteful and playful.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 30, 2024

Image: sittinan/stock.adobe.com The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance Jobs and Skills Council has released the 2024 Manufacturing Workforce Plan which highlights the numerous opportunities the $124 billion industry presents to jobseekers and the country. The plan is a roadmap outlining the key skills and emerging workforce needs for the industry.

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E&T

JULY 30, 2024

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) for Ireland has released metered electricity consumption statistics for 2023, revealing that electricity consumption by data centres increased by 20% in 2023.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 30, 2024

Image: QUT QUT researchers in the field of engineering collision risk assessment technology and new defence capabilities are among the 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes finalists announced today. Considered one of Australia’s leading science awards, the nominations look to honour excellence across research and innovation, leadership, science engagement and school science.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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Industry Week

JULY 30, 2024

Where to draw the line between using technology to support manufacturing vs. controlling it completely.

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Metrology

JULY 30, 2024

SCANLAB GmbH has expanded the functional scope of its calculation app 'SCANcalc'. The free app simplifies calculations for users when checking scan parameters for their individual requirements. The post SCANcalc App Now Includes 3D Laser Scan Systems appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Automation Mag

JULY 30, 2024

Cisco has released its inaugural State of Industrial Networking report to spotlight the critical priorities of the evolving industrial networking landscape. The company notes that operational technology (OT) security has become a mandatory focus for organizations worldwide. Cisco’s report takes a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as organizations strive to build a secure and efficient industrial networking foundation.

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Plastics Today

JULY 30, 2024

Food-grade polypropylene cans provide a domestic alternative to overseas procurement.

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