Automation World

JULY 11, 2024

For companies in regulated industries, such as life sciences, properly managed alarm systems are key to quality assurance.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 11, 2024

FANUC America has expanded its footprint to over 2 million square feet and has created over 400 jobs since 2019 The amount of news emanating from the traditional robotic companies amazes me. I thought this market was mature. Evidently FANUC doesn’t think so. This news concerns additional investment in its Detroit-area facility. I couldn’t make the trip this week to witness the event, although I would have liked to have been there.

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E&T

JULY 11, 2024

Almost all air travel under 750 miles could be made with hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2045, researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have said.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 11, 2024

Traditional industrial robot programming can take weeks to months. If you are a software programmer for a systems integrator, your schedule is often squeezed at the end of the project development cycle for your customer, after the hardware build and implementation delays hit the project schedule. Jacobi Robotics is trying to solve these issues for robot programmers with its new AI-powered motion planning software that it claims can deploy robot arms in days and requires 1000x less computation ti

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Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.

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Automation World

JULY 11, 2024

This new SaaS works with Siemens and third-party CAD/CAM software to streamline engineering from design and simulation to manufacturing.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 11, 2024

In the fast-paced world of business communication, having a reliable and cost-effective solution is crucial. Wholesale VoIP providers offer discounted call rates for businesses making large volumes of outbound calls.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 11, 2024

Among the most important resources a company can have in the digital era is data. It is also an attractive target for malevolent actors, though, who may use it for identity theft, business espionage, and financial gain. As such, protecting company data has grown to be a top priority for businesses all around the world.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 11, 2024

Image: Leonid/stock.adobe.com Australian industries are being supported to cut more than 1 million tonnes of climate pollution a year with a $91 million investment under the Powering the Regions Fund from the Federal Government. The Powering the Regions Fund is supporting 6 new projects to help significantly cut emissions from some of Australia’s largest emitters.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 11, 2024

Putting up and sustaining a fully functional computer network gets more challenging as your firm grows and evolves. Modern technological developments have introduced numerous new hardware devices, software applications, and communication platforms, all of which necessitate sophisticated network capabilities.

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Control.com

JULY 11, 2024

Wiring is a major part of the industrial automation journey. New styles of push-in connectors from Phoenix Contact promise to reduce the time and frustration associated with most traditional wiring.

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Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 11, 2024

Using IT systems well is essential to productivity and company success in the current corporate environment. The advantages of these technologies, meanwhile, are frequently outweighed by difficult user interfaces and processes. It needs user experience (UX) and system design to fully utilize your IT infrastructure.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 11, 2024

Image: peopleimages.com/stock.adobe.com A new treatment that could potentially reverse or stop the progression of traumatic brain injury will be developed at a new state-of-the-art biotechnology facility launched at La Trobe University. The $8 million Bio Innovation Hub is funded by the Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund (VHESIF) and will support the development of world-leading biotechnology and agri-technology businesses.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 11, 2024

IT infrastructure implementation and management are made possible in large part by budgeting. Estimating and distributing money is part of the process of buying, maintaining, and updating different IT components like networks, hardware, software, and data centers.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 11, 2024

Australia's first Navy officers to graduate from the Royal Navy's Nuclear Reactor Course. L-R: Lieutenant Stephen, Lieutenant Commander James and Lieutenant Isabella. Image: LPhot Edward Jones / ADF After completing the Officers Nuclear Operator Course and Engineering Administration Course, the first three Royal Australian Navy officers have graduated from the Royal Navy’s Nuclear Reactor Course in the United Kingdom.

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Manufacturing 95

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The rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. In the event of a defect, recall, or customer complaint, manufacturers must quickly identify and trace the affected parts and components, including their maintenance, installation, and purchase history – back to the purchase order.

Manufacturing

Robotics Automation News

JULY 11, 2024

Emerging as an influential player in the financial scene in the past few years, cryptocurrencies provide distributed, borderless, pseudonymous transactions challenging established banking systems. Navigating the regulatory terrain is essential for conformity, investor confidence, and steady development for firms joining the crypto scene.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 11, 2024

A UR20 cobot performing a palletizing task using an OnRobot gripper, part of the UR+ Ecosystem, at an Irish dairy cooperative’s Ledbury site. | Source: Universal Robots Universal Robots reached a new milestone this week. The Danish collaborative robot (cobot) developer has now launched over 500 products through its UR+ ecosystem. The company says this marks significant growth in the ecosystem. “Universal Robots is built on collaboration and this milestone clearly indicates that we ar

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 11, 2024

Image: Tund/stock.adobe.com More students are training in South Australia’s priority industries including construction and electrotechnology according to a new report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows. The NCVER’s Government-funded Students and VET Activity report shows there were 72,095 government-funded vocational education students, a 5 per cent increase from 68,640 in 2022.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JULY 11, 2024

Simplify Your Remote Work Security and Systems with These 5 Tips If you frequent our blog, you know how often we talk about remote work and how it’s here to stay.

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The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 11, 2024

Image: RHJ/stock.adobe.com What is set to become Australia’s first vertically integrated graphite manufacturer is among other critical mineral projects that are to benefit from $13 million in grants from the Federal Government. South Australian-based Renascor Resources will receive $5 million for its pilot purified spherical graphite project.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 11, 2024

Taiga Motors Corp. says it has obtained an interim court order for creditor protection as well as one authorizing the company to launch a formal sale and investment solicitation process. The Montreal-based electric snowmobile manufacturer also says it has secured a line of credit from Export Development Canada — already a creditor — for up to $4.4 million.

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E&T

JULY 11, 2024

The decarbonisation of home heating should be a top government priority if the UK is to meet its climate goals, finds UK charity Nesta.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JULY 11, 2024

It’s no secret that California’s manufacturers face unique challenges that require tailored approaches to stand out in the market. Whether it’s product and service differentiation, targeted online and offline marketing tactics, or optimizing distribution channels, each approach is vital for expanding the business. In this blog, we’ll explore four ways manufacturers can optimize sales and marketing in order to enhance market presence, build long-lasting customer relationships, and open up new gro

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Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

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The Fabricator

JULY 11, 2024

Despite some pleas denouncing tariffs, the White House plans to move forward with increased tariffs on Chinese steel and metal fabricating equipment as well as addressing the problem of Mexican-fabricated products made of Chinese steel crossing the U.S. border.

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Manufacturing Management

JULY 11, 2024

University of Manchester researchers are working to provide a “future-proof” solution to the UK energy storage conundrum.

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The Fabricator

JULY 11, 2024

Despite some pleas denouncing tariffs, the White House plans to move forward with increased tariffs on Chinese steel and metal fabricating equipment as well as addressing the problem of Mexican-fabricated products made of Chinese steel crossing the U.S. border.

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SMMT

JULY 11, 2024

Stagecoach will receive 24 Enviro100EV small buses and 17 Enviro400EV double deckers in early 2025 for routes operated by Transport for London (TfL). The next generation of Alexander Dennis electric buses meets the latest iterations of TfL’s pioneering Bus Safety Standard, with the Enviro100EV “big small bus” providing 21 seats that can navigate narrow residential streets thanks to its short 8.5-metre length and narrow 2.35m width.

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E&T

JULY 11, 2024

Louise Haigh, Labour’s newly appointed transport minister, has said the government will support local communities to take back control of buses through franchising or public ownership in a bid to improve services.

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SMMT

JULY 11, 2024

Describe what Asset Alliance Group does and what your role in the company entails? Vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group supplies trucks, trailers, coaches and buses with tailored vehicle requirements supported by award-winning lending, contract hire, rental and finance packages. I was appointed in January of this year to support customers with their decarbonisation journeys.

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Granta Automation

JULY 11, 2024

Cross palletising of product from Euro to UK pallets, or UK to CHEP pallets, is a task that is becoming more frequently required than ever before. With the advances in robotic systems and easy programming software, automating this process has … Continue reading → The post How To Automate Cross Palletising and Depalletising from UK to Euro Pallets first appeared on Granta Automation.

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E&T

JULY 11, 2024

New data from Global Energy Monitor (GEM) has found that China is building almost twice as much wind and solar energy capacity as every other country in the world combined.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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