Gary Mintchell

JULY 4, 2024

Every year I suggest that all Americans take some time to read a few things to refresh our memories about the founding of our country. It’s probably not a bad practice for all of you who do not live here just for the ideals. Read The Declaration of Independence The Preamble to the Constitution Actually the entire Constitution If not all, at least the first 10 amendments—the Bill of Rights Bonus points—read The Federalist Papers These documents are full of compromises—something that has made it l

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 4, 2024

LinkedIn has become an indispensable platform for professionals looking to network, build their personal brand, and grow their business. However, managing LinkedIn activities can be time-consuming. This is where the LinkedIn automation tool comes in. This tool helps automate various tasks, saving time and enhancing efficiency.

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SMMT

JULY 4, 2024

New car market grows 1.1% in June to reach 179,263 units – and breaks million motors mark at the half year point for first time since 2019. Battery electric cars record highest monthly market share since December 2023, but uptake in year to date remains stable at 16.6%. Industry calls on next government to back consumers as fewer than one in five new battery electric cars go to private buyers.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 4, 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into physics research represents a monumental shift, accelerating scientific progress across various disciplines. AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data and simulate complex systems has revolutionized how physicists approach data analysis, experimental design, and discovery.

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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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E&T

JULY 4, 2024

The United States Air Force (USAF) has revealed a new reconnaissance drone that is capable of operating for up to 80 hours in the air without refuelling.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 4, 2024

Efficient fleet management is crucial for trucking companies, and an eld device like Ezlogz ELD can greatly streamline operations. This state-of-the-art electronic logging device for trucks simplifies compliance with hours of service regulations while providing valuable insights into driver performance and vehicle health.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 4, 2024

Traffic congestion presents several significant challenges. Beyond causing frustration, prolonged gridlocks reduce people’s productive work hours and disrupts supply chains, leading to operational inefficiencies and increased costs for businesses. To alleviate these issues, policymakers and leaders in the transportation sector are actively exploring innovative solutions to optimise traffic flow.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 4, 2024

Image: jeson/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Government is backing one of the world’s largest manufacturers of 4WD accessories to create more local jobs, investment, and innovation in the automotive sector. Minister for jobs and industry, Natalie Hutchins, visited ARB’s new $25 million global headquarters and Research and Development Engineering Centre in Kilsyth.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 4, 2024

Semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia plans to invest $200 million to develop the next generation of wide bandgap semiconductors (WBG) such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), and to establish production infrastructure at the Hamburg site. At the same time, wafer fab capacity for silicon (Si) diodes and transistors will be increased.

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E&T

JULY 4, 2024

The Elizabeth line has received 4G and 5G mobile connections for the first time between Liverpool Street and Paddington.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 4, 2024

Image: insta_photos/stock.adobe.com Minister for industry and science Ed Husic has launched round 3 of the Maker Projects Community STEM Engagement programs, which provides total funding of $1 million per year over two years. Grants of between $20,000 and $100,000 are now available to organisations across the country to deliver STEM projects. The funding will be delivered through collaborative partnerships with entities such as libraries, schools, and non-for-profit bodies.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 4, 2024

LaserWeeder has passed a milestone in helping growers. Source; Carbon Robotics Last week, Carbon Autonomous Robotic Systems Inc. announced that its LaserWeeder fleet has eliminated more than 10 billion weeds across North America, Australia, and Europe since 2022. The robot can help growers reduce costs and increase predictability for over 100 crops, including lettuce, leafy greens, onions, carrots, broccoli, and herbs, said the company, which does business as Carbon Robotics.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 4, 2024

ANYbotics, the maker of a four-legged robot called “ANYmal” used for industrial inspections, has hosted its first ANYmal Research Meet-Up, which recently took place at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2024. Held in Japan, this prestigious event gathered the foremost experts and innovators in robotics from around the globe.

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E&T

JULY 4, 2024

Luis Gallego – chief executive officer of International Airlines Group (IAG), which owns British Airways – has said airlines in Europe will be forced to raise prices to fund the cost of cutting carbon emissions.

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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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Robotics Automation News

JULY 4, 2024

Carbon Robotics, the leader in AI-powered farming, today announced a major milestone: its award-winning fleet of LaserWeeders has eliminated over 10 billion weeds across North America, Australia and Europe since its launch in 2022. By implementing the LaserWeeder, growers can achieve higher profits, substantial reductions in weed control costs and increased control and predictability.

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Automation Mag

JULY 4, 2024

Multinational power management company Eaton recently selected Rahul Duggal for the position of director of Ontario district sales in the electrical sector. He assumed the role effective May 16. Duggal holds a degree in electrical engineering from Hamilton’s McMaster University. He began his career with Eaton in sales 14 years ago and progressed through various roles of increasing responsibility.

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SMMT

JULY 4, 2024

New light commercial vehicle market falls in June, down -4.5%, after record-equalling 17 month growth run ends. Sector records best first six months since 2021, with market up 4.5% on last year as 177,620 new vans, pickups and 4x4s delivered. Battery electric van demand declines for third month this year, down -16.8%, highlighting urgent need to maintain fiscal incentives and bolster van-suitable chargepoint rollout.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 4, 2024

General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the U.S. federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles do not comply with emissions and fuel economy standards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement on Jul. 3 that certain GM vehicles from the 2012 through 2018 model years did not comply with federal fuel economy requirements.

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JULY 4, 2024

Gregory Group is continuing its sustainability journey with the acquisition of 50 fuel saving Volvo Trucks FHs with I-Save tractor units plus six new FE Electric 4×2 curtainsiders. The order, which followed a thorough trial of the FEs that demonstrated their suitability for urban delivery work, represents an important step for Gregory Group as it targets becoming net zero by 2038.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 4, 2024

Image: Friends Stock/stock.adobe.com Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke to Devika Shivadekar, economist from RSM Australia , who provided her insights into Australia’s current economic outlook and the current implications of the recent 2024/25 federal budget announcement. Devika Shivadekar serves as an economist for RSM Australia, a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services.

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SMMT

JULY 4, 2024

Chemical and pharmaceutical transport and warehousing company Tapfreight has taken delivery of 11 new British-built Schmitz Cargobull S.CS Fixed Roof curtainsider semi-trailers. Barnsley-based Tapfreight will pair the new trailers, manufactured at Schmitz’s production facility in Manchester, with its DAF and Mercedes-Benz tractor units to transport chemical goods and general freight across the UK.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

JULY 4, 2024

Figures are a relief for the recovering industry but the growth is almost entirely business and fleet buyers Carmakers have sold more than a million cars in the UK in the first half of the year for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic as the sector gradually recovers from years of turmoil. Sales in the first six months of 2024 rose by 6% to just over 1m, compared with 949,000 in the same period last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, the UK industr

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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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SMMT

JULY 4, 2024

Describe what BYD does as a business and how you can help customers meet their sustainability goals? We are a company that develops our own powertrain systems, power batteries, automotive semiconductors, motors and motor controller systems. Last year we introduced new eBus innovations for the European market, with the launch of the B12, and continue to develop industry-leading technologies for public transport networks around the world.

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DO Supply

JULY 4, 2024

PowerFlex drives are a line of VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) by Allan-Bradely (Rockwell Automation). These drives are employed in the speed and control of electric motors, primarily in industrial applications. There are various AC and DC drives in the PowerFlex family, such as PowerFlex 4M, PowerFlex 400, PowerFlex 523, PowerFlex 525, PowerFlex 527, PowerFlex 755,… The post PowerFlex 700s: A Practical Guide and Hardware Comparison first appeared on Do Supply Tech Support.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 4, 2024

Minister Vandal announces federal investments to support value-added agriculture projects across Alberta (CNW Group/Prairies Economic Development Canada) OLDS — On Jul. 3, Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced federal investments of more than $21 million for 14 projects to build Alberta’s value-added agricultural sector through commercializing and developing new products, applications, and services.

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Metrology

JULY 4, 2024

DÜRR NDT has launched a new Series of Portable Digital X-Ray Detectors. The basic spatial resolution (SRb) is at the highest possible: 80 µm for the small and medium detectors and 100 µm for the bendable and large detectors. Due to weights ranging from 2 to 6 kg, the detectors are among the lightest in their class and are easy to handle. The post New Series of Portable Digital X-Ray Detectors Launched appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 4, 2024

TORONTO and CALGARY — Avatar Leadership Fund announces its first investment and role as lead investor in a $800K pre-seed funding round for CO2Brew, a Calgary-based startup that is involved in the brewing industry through attempted emissions reductions, while trying to bolster supply chain resiliency and new revenue streams. Avatar was joined by numerous Canadian angel investors in CO2Brew’s pre-seed round.

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Seeburger

JULY 4, 2024

Learning is a lifelong task, and is the only way to stay up-to-date with today’s stream of information, changing conditions and ever new challenges. Lifelong learning also applies to AI language models, which also need further training to stay current. After all, a language model only has the knowledge that it has acquired through training.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 4, 2024

BURLINGTON — On Jul. 3, Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and MP for Burlington, visited n!Biomachines , a subsidiary of The Cultivated B, to announce an investment of over $8.5 million for six businesses to support the artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EV), manufacturing, aerospace and life science sectors: Aethon Aerial Solutions Inc., GL CHEMTEC International Inc., JFE Shoji Power Canada Inc., Merq Automation Inc., M&G Steel Ltd. and n!

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Metrology

JULY 4, 2024

Measuring close to production: This is what the new Digimar 816 CLT with optimized mechanics for rough everyday production stands for. The new addition to the Mahr height measuring devices scores with outstanding measuring accuracy and is extremely easy to operate thanks to its touch display. The post New Mahr Digital Height Gauge Measures Right Where The Action Is appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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