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.
Automation World
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
What is overall equipment efficiency, and how can it help make the most of machinery?
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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.
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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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?
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.
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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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
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.
The Fabricator
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Warren Buffett, Katharine Graham, and Walt Disney are all remarkable because of their success and the way they lived their lives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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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Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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
Metrology
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Featuring a built-in accelerometer, the recently announced HEIDENHAIN ECI 123 Splus rotary encoder enables position measurement and vibration analysis in a single component. The post Inductive Rotary Encoder Incorporates Built-In Vibration Analysis appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.
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