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Workforce Training Using Generative AI

Gary Mintchell

Marketing people are pressing the accelerator all the way to make sure we all know they are using artificial intelligence (AI). I think this is a mistake because most of us know that we have been using AI within software and control products for decades. So, when I receive a press release that looks relevant to The Manufacturing Connection (which is becoming ever more rare), I probe.

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Rexroth Motors offers high performance and versatility for modern factory automation

Design World

Rexroth offers a comprehensive range of motors that deliver high performance and a wide variety of types, designs, and capacities. When paired with its servo drive system, these robust motors enable both standard and high-end applications in modern factory automation — intelligent, highly dynamic, precise, and reliable. The portfolio is further enhanced by special explosion-proof… The post Rexroth Motors offers high performance and versatility for modern factory automation appeared first o

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Enchanted Tools delivers Mirokaï social robot to first customer

Robotics Business Review

The Mirokaï robots are designed for tasks where social interaction with humans is required. | Credit: Enchanted Tools The Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique, or ISIR, has received the first delivery of Enchanted Tools’ Miroka robot. Enchanted Tools is a French startup attempting to bring a new social robot to market that is cute and engaging.

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Service solutions from NORD provide local support with global reach

Design World

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is a global manufacturing leader with customer-focused support available when and where customers need it. Thanks to its vast sales and service network active in 80 countries, NORD can overcome common challenges such as alignment with international technical standards and efficiency requirements, as well as language and cultural barriers, all while maintaining a… The post Service solutions from NORD provide local support with global reach appeared first on Design World.

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Guide to Agile Manufacturing and Its Advantages

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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ULEZ expansion sees London’s air quality improve faster than the rest of England

E&T

The expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is working better than predicted, with the capital’s air quality improving at a faster rate than the rest of England’s.

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CAM Assist AI Plug-In Now Available For Mastercam

Metrology

CloudNC has announced that its CAM Assist solution, which uses AI to generate machining strategies for 3 and 3+2 axis CNC machines, is now available for Mastercam users. The post CAM Assist AI Plug-In Now Available For Mastercam appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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More Hammond lay-in and pull-through wireway options from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has added new Hammond wireways that are designed to house electrical cables and wires, keep them organized, and protect them from environmental contaminants or physical damage. The new CW series carbon steel lay-in wireways are available with a NEMA 1 rating featuring a removable screw cover with keyhole slots and are offered with or… The post More Hammond lay-in and pull-through wireway options from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.

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Red Lion Launches Rugged and Reliable Industrial Ethernet Switch for Critical Applications

Control.com

Red Lion has released its newest N-Tron series unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch, the 16-port NT116, designed for critical industrial applications under harsh conditions.

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$500M settlement reached with George Weston Ltd. and Loblaw Companies Ltd. in bread price-fixing scandal

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO and MONTREAL — Strosberg Wingfield Sasso LLP, Orr Taylor LLP, Renno & Vathilakis Inc., LPC Avocats, CFM Lawyers LLP, and Boudreau Law announced that they have entered into binding minutes of settlement with George Weston Limited and Loblaw Companies Limited to settle George Weston and Loblaw’s involvement in nationwide class action lawsuits related to industry-wide price fixing for certain packaged bread products.

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A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing

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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Great British Energy to develop ‘20-30GW’ of offshore wind farms with the Crown Estate

E&T

Great British Energy will partner with the Crown Estate to build up to 20-30GW of new offshore wind developments, the Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced.

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Modernizing Cloud Communications Capabilities: a Strategic Imperative for Service Providers

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Align Portfolios with Core Competencies to Succeed in Evolving Ecosystems Communications service providers (CSPs) face myriad challenges today. Shrinking revenue and margins on all commodity services (e.g., connectivity, wireline voice and data), limited opportunities to differentiate with existing portfolios, and difficulty identifying key use cases for next-generation solutions (e.g., intelligent contact center, AI, IoT, 5G).

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Improving Data Center Energy Efficiency to Power the AI Revolution

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

The need to support hyperscale data centers, pervasive cloud services, and AI workloads is changing the data center paradigm. Today’s data centers need to be scalable, energy efficient, and advance sustainability.

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PsiQuantum to build first US-based utility-scale quantum computer

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: BPawesome/stock.adobe.com PsiQuantum has announced that it will build its second utility-scale quantum computer in Chicago, opening potential avenues for Illinois universities and institutions in Australia to work together on r&d projects. The announcement also unveiled PsiQuantum’s new partnership with the State of Illinois, Cook County, and the City of Chicago.

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Advanced Traceability: Implementing Reliable, Compliant Tracking in Manufacturing

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.

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E-rate Program Expanded, Plus Cisco Knowledge Hub Updates

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Did you know that on July 18th, the FCC expanded the E-rate program to better serve schools and libraries? Learn how it impacts your E-rate journey, plus check out our E-rate Knowledge Hub, full of great resources to help maximize your E-rate funding.

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Robot maker Comau spins out from Stellantis to private equity firm

Robotics Business Review

Comau’s robot family, including its recently released S-Family of small robot arms. | Source: Comau Stellantis NV, one of the world’s largest automakers, and One Equity Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, today said they have signed a binding agreement in which One Equity Partners will make a majority investment in Comau S.p.A.

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Novel hydrogen fuel tech selected for National Industry PhD project

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: QUT A QUT research project surrounding novel hydrogen fuel-cell technology is among six new recipients of the National Industry PhD Programs third round. The PhD project, Greening the aviation industry: novel approaches to hydrogen fuel-cell technology, aims to develop hydrogen fuel-cells to harness a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity.

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How technology is being used to help support environmental conservation

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

This World Nature Conservation Day, we invite you to learn more about the impactful work that some of our nonprofit partners are doing in this area.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

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.

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New hypersonic flight test service to be launched in 2025

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Gilmour Space Technologies Australian launch services company, Gilmour Space Technologies, is launching a new suborbital flight test service in Australia aimed at commercial and defence customers that require hypersonic speeds above Mach 5. Director of Launch Vehicles and Satellites at Gilmour Space, David Doyle, said the company has witnessed a surge in r&d of hypersonic vehicles, and related technologies and material since AUKUS. “However, as many of these ideas progress fr

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CCNA: What It Means to Me, What Awaits in Cisco U.

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Go behind the scenes of the new CCNA 2.1 Learning Path, updated to align with the 200-301 CCNA v1.1 exam available for testing this August.

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$76 million to back future jobs and industry in regional Queensland

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: zhengzaishanchu/stock.adobe.com The Queensland Government has announced a $76.4 million strategy to target the development and jobs surrounding industries of the future. The Regional Economic Strategies launched today will support 59 jobs-generating State Government and Council-led projects in four regional areas. “I’m focused on creating opportunities in the industries of the future and delivering the clean, reliable and affordable energy that Queenslanders need,” said Queensland premier

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CV production still strong despite supply chain-constrained first half year fall

SMMT

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing falls -2.9% to 56,956 units in first half of 2024 but still a third above pre-pandemic five-year average. Export demand remains robust, up 3.6% year-to-date with seven in 10 vehicles shipped overseas, as production for domestic market falls by -14.8%. Latest independent outlook expects factories to turn out some 111,000 light vans this year as sector looks forward to working with new government on an industrial strategy with automotive at its core.

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5 Ways CMMS Software Transformed Broderick's Manufacturing Plant: A Case Study

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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Australia’s largest manufacturing event goes to QLD in 2026

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Georgia Willey / Prime Creative Media Queensland’s Manufacturing minister Glenn Butcher has announced the Queensland Government has been successful in its bid to bring Australian Manufacturing Week to Brisbane in 2026. Australian Manufacturing Week serves as a vital networking and professional development opportunity for those in the sector, with industry innovators and technology specialists from around the world in attendance.

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Wearable robotics ‘significantly boost safety and efficiency’ in industrial environments, says report

Robotics Automation News

Verve Motion, a Harvard University spinout dedicated to industrial worker safety, has released the results of an extensive, multi-year study on wearable robotics in the workplace.

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The Perth SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo has kicked off

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Nassorn/stock.adobe.com The Perth SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo is underway in Perth, with more than 120 employers and organisations showcasing the diverse range of higher education, vocational training and job opportunities on offer throughout the State. The expo, now in its 15th year, is expected more than 11,000 secondary students, graduates, and career changers will attend SkillsWest to explore the multitude of different industry and career pathways. “Whether you&#

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What to Expect During a Car Accident Lawsuit

Robotics Automation News

In Bakersfield, California, the issue of car accidents is particularly significant due to the city’s unique characteristics, often leading to unexpected legal battles and complex procedures. A key city in California’s Central Valley, Bakersfield is known for its agricultural and oil industries, which contribute to heavy traffic and a higher likelihood of vehicular incidents.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Applications open for 10 WA innovators to attend SXSW Sydney

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: GalinaSt/stock.adobe.com Ten local startup founders in a range of sectors will get the opportunity to attend the 2024 SXSW Sydney conference, thanks to funding from the Western Australian Government. The initiative follows a successful mission to SXSW in Austin in February, which included over 20 Western Australian delegates representing a range of sectors including energy transition; advanced technology and innovation; health and medical life sciences.

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Robotics in the Seafood Industry: Boosting Efficiency and Ensuring Quality

Robotics Automation News

The seafood industry, an essential part of our global food supply, is facing a wave of transformation. It’s not just about catching fish anymore; it’s about how we process them efficiently and safely. With a market value exceeding $160 billion and employing millions worldwide, the industry’s challenges are as vast as the ocean.

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New QLD strategy to support science industry and jobs

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: maytheevoran/stock.adobe.com The Queensland Government has unveiled its Future Queensland Science Strategy 2024-2029 , which is set to capitalise on opportunities in dynamic scientific fields such as renewable energy, climate change mitigation and quantum and advanced technologies. The strategy is aimed at helping the state become a global science powerhouse.