Design World

MARCH 4, 2024

Manufacturers are under pressure to take on a digital transformation that will add flexibility on the plant floor while increasing productivity. Key drivers of this technology step change include the need to reduce operating expenses and improve efficiency, all while facing a skills shortage and a lack of visibility across the supply chain. Recognizing this… The post Design World launches the Digital Transformation Forum appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 4, 2024

Many companies have found solid reasons for attempting to achieve a net-negative CO2 future. The business value continues to grow. I told my typically conservative boss early on at Automation World that the next issue’s topic was Green (as it was known then). He gave me “that” look. I told him think green as in the color of American dollar bills. What’s good for the environment is also good for business.

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Design World

MARCH 4, 2024

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been proposed for reducing fretting wear in connectors used in high-vibration environments like vehicles. They can also be used to make contacts with lower contact resistance and higher corrosion resistance compared with silver (Ag) plating, and they have been used to reduce the weight in some shielded cables by 25% or […] The post How can carbon nanotubes improve interconnect performance?

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 4, 2024

Sikorsky’s Optionally Piloted Black Hawk helicopter equipped with MATRIX and Rain autonomy systems during fire localization and targeting demos at Sikorsky HQ in Stratford, Connecticut. | Source: Rain Rain, a developer of aerial wildfire containment technology, and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company specializing in advanced rotorcraft, are researching how to fight wildfires autonomously.

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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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Metrology

MARCH 4, 2024

The CMM has been a cornerstone in the field of metrology for over 50 years, revolutionizing the way manufacturers measure and inspect objects with precision and accuracy. The post The CMM Has Been Evolving For More Than 50 Years – What’s Next? appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 4, 2024

Waymo can now deploy robotaxis in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Austin. | Source: Waymo Waymo can now operate its robotaxis in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Peninsula, and on San Francisco highways. California’s Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Friday approved Waymo’s request to expand and now allows them to charge riders in these areas.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 4, 2024

The humanoid race is continuing to heat up. Agility Robotics kicked off the week by naming Peggy Johnson its chief executive officer. Johnson is a veteran technology leader who most recently served as CEO of Magic Leap, which produces augmented reality headsets. She led the company’s shift from consumer to enterprise, recapitalized the company and more.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 4, 2024

Chemicals company appoints interim CEO and CFO as it investigates "material weaknesses" in financials.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 4, 2024

This guide to waterjet abrasive selection and handling should help any fabrication shop with a waterjet or those looking to purchase one.

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MRPEasy

MARCH 4, 2024

Polish-American entrepreneur Michael Klepacz, founder of hemp- and linen-based textiles manufacturer Natural Materials, is seeking sustainability everywhere: in agriculture, design, manufacturing, and the software his company uses. “MRPeasy saves a lot of time for me,” he says. A company set on sustainability Natural Materials Unlimited is a manufacturer of sustainable textile products from Warsaw, Poland. […] The post Sustainable Textiles Manufacturer Eliminates Stockouts with

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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?

Control.com

MARCH 4, 2024

Kawasaki Robotics and Olis Robotics partner to integrate respective technologies, allowing Kawasaki’s industrial robots to be controlled by the Olis Connect monitoring and recovery solution.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 4, 2024

Source | Copilot The Society of Plastics Engineers Mold Technologies Division announces the first-ever Glenn Beall Scholarship for $3,000, as well as grant applications , for up to $5,000. Applications are currently being accepted. The scholarship is available to undergraduate students enrolled in a plastics manufacturing engineering program or other STEM-related career paths.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 4, 2024

Start by finding out precisely why there is a gap between the offer and your salary expectations.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 4, 2024

Dozens of new and upgraded public school and preschool facilities will be built under an innovative new program that employs modern methods of construction to deliver high quality, sustainable schools in a shorter timeframe. The Manufacturing for Schools program incorporates a range of cutting-edge construction techniques including digital technologies, off-site manufacturing and on-site assembly of prefabricated elements to deliver high quality school buildings faster and at a lower cost than w

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Control.com

MARCH 4, 2024

Leuze releases the ODT3CL1-2M diffuse reflection sensor for their 3C series sensors that boasts a 2-meter sensing range and dual switch points for object detection and distance measurement.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 4, 2024

Recognised as the premier Awards program within the manufacturing industry, the Endeavour Awards is a chance for all involved in manufacturing across Australia to celebrate the many successes of the industry. After the great success of the 2023 edition held at the Sofitel Hotel in Melbourne, this year the program will return on Thursday 7 November in Melbourne aiming to highlight innovative businesses and provide manufacturers from around Australia with industry-wide recognition. “Building

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Metrology

MARCH 4, 2024

The amount of compute happening at the edge is growing fast because that is where data is generated. In addition, many edge computing deployments are incorporating AI. The post Intel Announces New Edge Platform For Scaling AI Applications appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 4, 2024

Industry Capability Network (ICN) welcomes the announcement from the Federal Government that Australian Defence companies will now have a greater opportunity to deliver on the needs of major Defence projects, as a result of the new initiatives announced by The Hon. Pat Conroy, today. The Federal Government released a master plan that defines the strategic rationale for a sovereign defence industrial base and sets out pathways for maximising support for Australian industry and its critical contri

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Drives & Controls

MARCH 4, 2024

Siemens has developed a “revolutionary” multi-function circuit protection device that it says is to 1,000 times faster than conventional devices and needs up to 80% less space in distribution boards. If circuit faults occur, the Sentron ECPD (electronic circuit protection device) switches them off electronically and, if necessary, can trip mechanical isolating contacts downstream.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 4, 2024

MTM 49-3 resin contains 30% bio-sourced monomers composite material and responds to sustainability goals in automotive.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 4, 2024

You might not realize it, but a cybercriminal or government agency could be monitoring your every move online and accessing your data. Rather than leaving your sensitive information exposed, you would be smart to protect it with a virtual private network (VPN).

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The Fabricator

MARCH 4, 2024

Las tensiones corporales, los problemas de ruido y los desechos en el aire pueden hacer que el trabajo de rectificado sea un desafío. La tecnología ergonómica puede ayudar.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 4, 2024

In the world of medicine, clinical trials are essential for developing new treatments and medications. However, researchers often face the challenge of recruiting patients. Finding the participants quickly can be both time-consuming and costly. Thankfully, advancements in technology have introduced digital solutions to this issue.

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E&T

MARCH 4, 2024

With AI increasingly set to permeate all areas of our lives, a soon-to-be-published book focuses on how to make AI more human-centred in a range of sectors and industries.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 4, 2024

An electric field is used to store electrical energy in capacitors, which are essential circuit board components. They are widely used in electronic devices. We call this phenomenon capacitor leakage when energy leaks from these devices. There’s a problem with capacitor leakage, especially in applications where accurate electrical energy control is crucial.

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E&T

MARCH 4, 2024

WISE Campaign, a non-profit organisation focused on gender parity for women in STEM from classroom to boardroom, is now under the ownership of the IET.

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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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The Guardian Manufacturing

MARCH 4, 2024

Plan to open new facility by 2026 comes after firm invested £200m in east Yorkshire train factory Business live – latest updates Siemens will invest £100m in a new manufacturing centre to replace its Chippenham rail signalling factory in Wiltshire. The German technology company announced on Monday that it would build a facility on the site of the existing Chippenham factory, which has been designing and manufacturing signalling and control systems for railways since the 19th century.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 4, 2024

Cisco continues its focus on FedRAMP ® Authorization for our government customers with yet another solution, Cisco Defense Orchestrator (CDO) , which has now achieved FedRAMP In-Process status.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 4, 2024

Baltimore Fabrication, a division of SteelFab Inc., has opened a second fabrication shop in the former Formit Metal Fabricators plant in York, Pa.

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 4, 2024

February at Endries International, Inc. ended with a flourish as the team at Ace Bolt & Screw Company, Inc. joins the growing Endries family. Brillion – WI, March 1, 2024 – Endries International, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Ace Bolt & Screw Co. Inc. Founded in 1969 in Jackson, Mississippi by Randal Clark and Tom Keaton, Ace has grown into one of the largest fastener distributors in the southeastern United States.

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