Automation World

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

What is overall equipment efficiency, and how can it help make the most of machinery?

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Design World

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In response to the challenges of the international mechanical engineering industry, the gearbox specialist Neugart, headquartered in Kippenheim, Baden, is adjusting its management structure: for the first time in the company’s almost one-hundred-year history, Swen Herrmann and Holger Obergföll are the company’s two managing directors who are not members of the owner families.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

UK used car transactions grow 5.1% in 2023, with 7,242,692 changing hands as improving new car market re-energises supply. Superminis and black paint most popular used car style choices, taking 32.1% and 21.4% of the market respectively. Battery electric car sales almost doubled, up by 90.9% to 118,973 – but at just 1.6% of the market, industry calls for VAT cut on new EVs so future supply can grow to meet second hand demand.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

KUKA’s KR FORTEC industrial robot aims to provide high dynamic performance to achieve shorter cycle times. | Source: KUKA KUKA AG has revealed its KR FORTEC industrial robot. This latest robot fits between KUKA’s KR QUANTED and KR FORTEC ultra robots. This latest industrial robot has an extended arm that has a reach of 145 in. (368.3 cm) and can handle payloads of up to 529 lb. (240 kg).

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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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Control.com

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Aerotech now offers a new line of servo motor drives designed for precision motion control. The single and multi-axis servo drives are built for machine design and automation across industries.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Project 3 Mobility says it wants to greatly expand its team with the latest funding. | Source: Project 3 Mobility Project 3 Mobility, which is developing what it called an “ecosystem of urban autonomous mobility,” has brought in €100 million, or more than $107 million, in Series A funding. The Zagreb, Croatia-based company said this latest investment will lay a foundation for its future development and growth.

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Control.com

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Antaira Technologies has recently released a new 8-port industrial Ethernet switch, designed to bring reliable connectivity to applications in harsh control system environments.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ride-hailing app firm made $1.1bn last year for the first time since it became a public company in 2019.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Australian freelancing marketplace Freelancer.com and space consortium ELO2 announced the phase one winners of the ELO2 Big Dipper Lunar Regolith Acquisition Challenge. The Australian Space Agency, in collaboration with NASA’s Artemis program, is embarking on an ambitious journey to design Australia’s first lunar rover. Announced in October 2023, the ELO2 Big Dipper Lunar Regolith Acquisition Challenge is an open invitation for innovators and enthusiasts to be a part of this groundbr

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MESA

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Developing a Phased Integration Approach By Harneet Gill, MESA Marketing Committee Chair, Rockwell Automation The integration of SCADA, ERP, MES, QMS, and IIoT into a seamless operational framework is a key step toward realizing the full potential of Industry 4.0.

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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?

E&T

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Labour Party is reportedly set to ditch its pledge to spend £28bn a year on green projects, following months of mixed messages on the plan.

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iBASEt

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Information is as vast as it is fast-evolving, making the need for accurate, accessible, and adaptable data more pressing than ever. The complex discrete manufacturing industry, with its intricate processes and systems, is no stranger to these challenges. This is where the concept of a model-based enterprise (MBE) comes into play as a practical approach to dealing with the demands of the competitive manufacturing landscape.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Federal Government has secured hundreds of highly skilled jobs while driving innovation in Australia’s local defence industry with the allocation of an additional $399 million for the ongoing development of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat. The MQ-28A Ghost Bat, known as a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), is being developed in cooperation with Boeing Defence Australia.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

UK used car transactions grow 5.1% in 2023, with 7,242,692 changing hands as improving new car market re-energises supply. Superminis and black paint most popular used car style choices, taking 32.1% and 21.4% of the market respectively. Battery electric car sales almost doubled, up by 90.9% to 118,973 – but at just 1.6% of the market, industry calls for VAT cut on new EVs so future supply can grow to meet second hand demand.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Source: Alro Steel Alro Steel has announced the opening of a new location at 9620 Earhart Lane SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The 197,000-square-foot, custom-built metals service center will enable Alro to provide customers throughout Iowa with cut-to-size metals and next-day delivery. According to the company, the Cedar Rapids location has ample storage space for a wide range of metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, alloys, aluminum, red metals and more.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The British van sector has started 2024 with a major achievement, with January seeing the arrival of the 60,000th battery electric van (BEV) on our roads since 2018. It follows almost 1,200 new BEVs being registered in the month – a sign that the market is accelerating, but it needs to move faster still. Businesses are actively reducing their carbon footprint and, with more than 28 different electric van models on the last year, buyers have unprecedented choice to invest in the latest zero emiss

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Motion Control Tips

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

POSITAL’s IXARC programmable incremental rotary encoders can now be configured to deliver ‘fractional pulse rates’ (fractional PPR). That is, these devices can be programmed to transmit a single pulse for more than one shaft revolution. For example, a PPR of 0.125 would correspond to one signal pulse for eight shaft rotations. They can also be […] The post Programmable POSITAL encoders now support fractional pulse rates appeared first on Motion Control Tips.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Nigel Holmes , Sharon Mitchell and Jim Magner tell us why Driving For Better Business is important for fleets – and the companies which support them What are your roles at Driving for Better Business/National Highways? DfBB is all about cutting fleet road risk and making at-work drivers safer. The DfBB community is made up of fleet operators, which includes any business of any size using vehicles for work.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When SL Chasse Steel needed a quicker route to completing miscellaneous steel jobs, it found a solution with a new automated plasma cutting machine.

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for January, 2024. The FDI opened the year inching up to 49.7 after December’s disappointing 47.5 seasonally adjusted. Likewise, the Forward Looking Indicator (FLI) ticked up, rising to 50.4. Key Points: FDI nearly reaches neutral level. After a soft December, the FDI improved m/m and nearly reached the neutral level (49.7 compared to 47.5 in December).

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

SMX Industrial Solutions, a Littleton, Colo.-based provider of steel fabrication and welding equipment through operating companies Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools, has appointed Neal Glassett as vice president/CFO.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

At Cisco, virtually all customers I’ve met with have a cloud presence — regardless of the size of their industry.

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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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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bull Moose Tube Co., a subsidiary of Caparo Bull Moose, has announced an exclusive partnership with MitsuiandCo. (U.S.A.) Inc., MM&KENZAI Corp., and Nippon Steel Metal Products Co. Ltd. to sell jumbo hollow structural sections (HSS) into the U.S. market.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Nick Pinkston is a serial entrepreneur in the manufacturing industry. Source: Nick Pinkston They say manufacturing is a heritable industry. My uncle had a machine shop. My dad was an ops guy and purchaser at a production facility. I got to see many factories, so certainly, something in my family got me into it. I really like making things, but I didn’t think about it as manufacturing at first.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Okuma America Corp., Charlotte, N.C., a manufacturer of CNC machine tools, controls, and automation systems, has appointed Wade Anderson as vice president of engineering and Factory Automation Division for the Americas.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In conversations I recently had with individuals involved in the mold building industry, a variety of perspectives on sustainability emerged, showcasing the multifaceted nature of the term. Here’s a summary of the respondents’ viewpoints: Tool longevity : One respondent emphasized the importance of building molds with robust, sustainable designs that endure the life of a program — the durability of tools, the maintenance of shut-offs and thin steel conditions.

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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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Industry Week

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Tweaking formulations, creating new ones, how much time you’ll have to wait and how to avoid needing something new in the first place.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Britain’s commercial vehicle industry is fortunate to be served by tyre technology companies and manufacturers that can help operators maximise the efficiency and safety of their fleets. One such business is Automotive Equipment Solutions UK (AES UK), which recently introduced a hand-held tyre scanner called TreadReader HD, allowing commercial vehicle operators, workshops and tyre retailers to measure tyre tread depth.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Today, Cisco announced that it joined more than 200 of the nation’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) stakeholders to participate in a U.S.

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MRPEasy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The right choice in manufacturing software can make the difference between effortless scaling and constant growing pains. In this article, we explore the key differences between MRP systems and ERPs and help you make an informed decision on which production management system to go for. Why do SMEs need manufacturing software? Manufacturing businesses and distributors […] The post ERP vs MRP – Picking the Right Manufacturing Software for SMEs appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Dis

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