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NORD adds gear motor QR codes for faster access to product information

Design World

NORD’s new gear motor QR codes link to convenient digital services for unit documentation, service and sales contact requests, and order information. QR codes can store a wide range of data and let users access information almost instantly. These stickers are a new development in NORD’s expansive digital services and provide users quick access to […] The post NORD adds gear motor QR codes for faster access to product information appeared first on Design World.

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Podcast Manufacturing Leadership

Gary Mintchell

Gary offers observations on the continuing saga of former GE executives running Boeing changing the culture from engineering-driven to Wall Street-driven. Also thoughts on good manufacturing leadership. Some people have nothing to lose in the game. They have no skin in the game. The Milton Friedman school of economics says top executive need to have stock in the company so that they have skin in the game.

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Technology report: Methods for risk assessment

Design World

The European Machinery Directive requires a risk analysis should be performed for every machine before being brought to market. The convergence of IT and OT and the rapid technological development has made it necessary to revise the Machinery Directive. The result is the new Machinery Regulation: It will replace the Machinery Directive as the legal… The post Technology report: Methods for risk assessment appeared first on Design World.

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SymphonyAI announces IRIS Foundry, an AI-powered Industrial Data Ops Platform

Gary Mintchell

Now that ChatGPT has been out for a while, people playing with it have discovered the shortcomings. Today at MIT, Sam Altman acknowledged the shortcomings of GenerativeAI. But that doesn’t stop companies from jumping on the GenAI bandwagon. Yes, they are using it. I’d just suggest doing a test drive or asking a lot of questions to discover just what it can do for you.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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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igus honors energy chain applications as part of its ninth Vector Awards

Design World

igus has announced the winners of its 2024 vector awards, a biennial competition that honors bold, exciting projects that incorporate igus e-chain cable carriers made of high-performance plastics. A U.S. company, TDK RF Solutions, took the silver vector award for its automotive test rig. The winners — selected from 328 applications from 37 countries —… The post igus honors energy chain applications as part of its ninth Vector Awards appeared first on Design World.

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How hackable are our passwords? Very. according to new IET research

E&T

New research from the IET reveals some worrying insights into the passwords we use for our internet-enabled devices, and some top tips about what we can do to make ourselves more secure.

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Enhancing Automation With Carlo Gavazzi’s CA12 Capacitive Sensors

Control.com

The latest generation of capacitive sensors from Carlo Gavazzi, the CA12 series, provides various housing options and modes of operation, logic, and diagnostic functions with integrated IO-Link.

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The right’s Brexit 'bonfire of red tape' was just wind and smoke. And even Tories want more regulation now | Polly Toynbee

The Guardian Manufacturing

Despite the huffing of ideologues, the world has moved on. Voters and businesses are calling for more effective protections As the sewage-filled waters start to close over the heads of Torydom, their Tufton Street thinktankers carry on like the orchestra on the Titanic. In three grand Westminster houses dwell the TaxPayers’ Alliance, the Institute of Economic Affairs, the anti-migration Migration Watch UK, the climate crisis-denying Global Warming Policy Foundation, the anti-EU European Foundati

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First ever NSW manufactured livestock vaccine has been developed

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Alernon77/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government pilot project to fast-track an mRNA vaccine for border disease virus (BDV) has been successfully manufactured for the first time in New South Wales. The cutting-edge emergency animal disease vaccine is a part of the NSW Government’s investment in the biosecurity of NSW. Minister for Agriculture, Regional and Western NSW, Tara Moriarty said the capability to produce vaccines against emergency animal diseases is critical.

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Upgrade to ISO 27001:2022 – SEEBURGER Mapping Table

Seeburger

ISO/IEC 27001 is a widely used international standard for information security management systems (ISMS) that encompasses information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection. Find out in this blog about the upcoming changes with the latest version of ISO 27001:2022, which further increases cyber security. What is ISO 27001?

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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The Queensland Advanced Biomanufacturing Network to commence operations

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: SUPHANSA/stock.adobe.com The evening of May the 8th will mark the official launch of the Queensland Advanced Bio-manufacturing Network. The network recognises the influx of global bio-manufacturing companies that are setting up capabilities in Queensland and how this provides an opportunity for the state to lead the nation in this field. The network brings together a number of industry , government and research bodies who have a stake in biomedical, energy, and food solutions, and who

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CapSen Robotics upgrades CapSen PiC software with new interface, AI

Robotics Business Review

CapSen PiC 2.0 combines 3D vision, motion planning, and control algorithms into a single platform. | Source: CapSen Robotics CapSen Robotics this week introduced the Version 2.0 release of its CapSen PiC software. The upgraded system features a new user interface and programmable artificial intelligence. The company said it designed the AI to tackle challenging high-mix, low-volume bin-picking tasks.

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Empowering Women Will Create a Culture That Benefits All

NIST

Women make up nearly half of the working population in the United States but are underrepresented in the manufacturing industry. According to Women in the Workplace , women constitute approximately one-third of the manufacturing workforce and only 24% of manufacturing C-suite positions. Manufacturers have been aware of the employment gender gap for years, yet the dynamic remains largely unchanged.

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Setting the Standard: Cisco Catalyst switches among the first to achieve ENERGY STAR certification

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Today, two of Cisco’s Catalyst line of switches, C9200-L and C9300-48P , are officially ENERGY STAR ® certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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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U.S. Department of Commerce Launches CHIPS Women in Construction Framework with Initial Voluntary Commitments from Intel and Micron

NIST Manufacturing

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the CHIPS Women in Construction Framework, a set of five best practices, as well as the first voluntary commitments to the Framework from Intel Corporation and Micron Technology.

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Auve Tech launches its autonomous shuttle in the US

Robotics Automation News

Auve Tech, a developer of autonomous transportation systems, based in Tallinn, Estonia, has officially launched its flagship product, the MiCa shuttle, in the US market. Auve Tech says the MiCa vehicle offers “turnkey autonomous transportation solutions tailored to diverse environments and simple integration into existing transport networks”.

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Up-Skill at the Cisco Live 2024 DevNet Zone

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Get AI-ready with sessions on the latest solution advancements Visit the DevNet Zone at Cisco Live Register for sessions With the advent of multi-cloud architectures, microservices, and AI supported … Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Terry Shaw named new regional VP for CME’s prairies division

Automation Mag

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) announced the appointment of Terry Shaw as its regional vice-president for the Prairies (Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba). “I am excited about Terry’s addition to the team,” says CME president and CEO Dennis Darby. “After an extensive search, Terry is the ideal candidate to enhance and grow our services and network on the Prairies.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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Operational Innovations for AI and Cloud-Native Workloads from Cisco and Red Hat

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

For nearly two decades, Cisco and Red Hat have collaborated on integrated, industry-leading solutions to optimize IT infrastructure.

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DoorDash and Wing launch drone delivery test in the US

Robotics Automation News

DoorDash and Wing have launched their drone delivery partnership in the US, starting in Christiansburg, Virginia. Select local consumers will be able to order eligible menu items from Wendy’s – the pilot’s first restaurant partner – through the DoorDash marketplace and have them delivered via drone.

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NORD adds gear motor QR codes for faster access to product information

Motion Control Tips

NORD’s new gear motor QR codes link to convenient digital services for unit documentation, service and sales contact requests, and order information. QR codes can store a wide range of data and let users access information almost instantly. These stickers are a new development in NORD’s expansive digital services and provide users quick access to […] The post NORD adds gear motor QR codes for faster access to product information appeared first on Motion Control Tips.

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Uber faces £250m lawsuit from London’s black-cab drivers for ‘unlawful operations’

E&T

More than 10,500 London black-cab drivers have launched a £250m lawsuit against ride-hailing app Uber for alleged unlawful operations in the capital from May 2012 until March 2018.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

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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PLASTICS Honors Sustainability Champions at NPE

Plastics Today

Eastman, Bantam Materials, Ultra-Poly, and Polycarbin are this year’s winners of the Plastic Sustainability Innovation Awards. The People’s Choice Award winner will be revealed at NPE on May 8.

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SKA Robotics opens new office in Hellbender HQ

Robotics Automation News

SKA Robotics has opened a new office inside Hellbender’s Harmarville, Pennsylvania headquarters as part of a larger strategic partnership. The close collaboration means that customers can now go from idea to working prototype to production-volume manufacturing, all under one roof, with teams that routinely and deeply partner to solve the most complex robotics challenges.

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Kawasaki Robotics Introduces New Collaborative Robots

Plastics Today

Kawasaki Robotics has released a line of intelligent cobots that include Ai-enabled R and BX Series robots for welding, multi-SKU palletizing, and depalletizing.

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Neura Robotics and Omron partner to develop cognitive robots for manufacturing industry

Robotics Automation News

Neura Robotics, a developer of cognitive robotics, and Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies, a leading provider of industrial robotics and automation, have agreed a strategic partnership. The companies say this partnership aims to “revolutionize the manufacturing industry by introducing cognitive robots into factory automation, leveraging advanced AI capabilities to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and safety”.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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 Troubleshooter: Setting Up Your Injection Molding Process for Success

Plastics Today

Paying close attention to key setpoints in barrel and mold temperature, pressure, time, and cooling will help eliminate defects and scrap.

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Nvidia supercharges autonomous systems development with Omniverse Cloud APIs

Robotics Automation News

Nvidia accelerates development of autonomous systems While simulation is critical for training, testing and deploying autonomy, achieving real-world fidelity is incredibly challenging. It requires accurate modeling of the physics and behavior of an autonomous system’s sensors and surroundings.

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La rueda reduce las fuerzas de empuje/tracción hasta en un 50%

The Fabricator

Caster Concepts Inc. ha presentado la rueda TWERGO Xtreme para las demandas de manipulación de materiales pesados en los sectores AGV y aeroespacial.

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CMU scientists contribute to NASA’s autonomous robot snake

Robotics Automation News

Carnegie Mellon University researchers teamed up with scientists at NASA to develop a robot capable of searching underwater oceans on distant planets for signs of life. (See video below.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

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!