Automation World
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Now that Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems can deliver enough to operate the most IoT devices and controllers, get up to speed on PoE technology and how it can be used on your network.
Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
As CEO of Starbucks, Howard Shultz’s vision was to make the cafes a warm and welcoming place for coffee and conversation. I’ve noticed for the past three years or so how the new CEO remodeled the cafes to make the furniture more difficult for sitting, turned the air conditioner to a lower temperature, and cranked up the music volume. All things to make them less inviting for customers to stay encouraging rather to “grab and go.
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Automation World
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
EZAutomation's new Production Monitor provides a cost-effective way to measure and improve productivity across semi-automated manufacturing processes.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Pitchfire Startup Competition has been an opening-day highlight for years at RoboBusiness , which runs Oct. 16-17 in Santa Clara, Calif. Pitchfire, which happens on Oct. 16 from 4-4:45 PM at the Santa Clara Convention Center, is a must-attend event for investors, robotics entrepreneurs and innovation leaders alike. Six robotics startups will compete this year for a $5,000 first-place prize.
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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).
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Image: Department of Defence Soldiers from the Australian Army’s Regional Force Surveillance Group Pilbara Regiment are trialling a new Australian-developed surveillance robot known as the GUS (Ground Uncrewed System). GUS, co-developed by Outlook Industries, is equipped with cameras and sensors capable of providing persistent surveillance for more than 30 continuous days using battery power.
Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
I seldom do case studies here. I don’t have time to do a proper set of interviews that would emphasize team rather than product. This one came from Rockwell Automation’s company Plex. Gathering appropriate data and displaying it in ways that boost decision making constitutes a recurring problem for operations management. This story details establishing real-time reporting, insight into inventory tracking, and visibility across production.
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Control.com
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Electrical grounding is used to accomplish several different tasks, but none more important than for the safety of users and equipment while maintaining strict adherence to regulations.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Image: Swapan/stock.adobe.com Monash University researchers have found that manufacturing businesses who adopt circular economy (CE) strategies and practices can reduce waste by 65 per cent. Australia’s manufacturing sector contributes nearly 13 million tonnes of waste nationwide. In Victoria, the industry is responsible for 39 per cent of the state’s total waste.
SMMT
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Skoda and vehicle conversion company Strongs have developed a new fully electric 4×4 utility vehicle for National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) The collaboration has resulted in Skoda’s Enyaq being converted into a light commercial vehicle with all-terrain capability, adapted to provide stowage for specialist equipment used by the electricity distribution network operator’s engineers.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Image: Department of Defence The Australian Government is acquiring quantum optical atomic clocks from Adelaide-based QuantX Labs to deliver position navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Two contracts worth $2.7 million will enable AUKUS partners to develop PNT capabilities to support superior decision advantage and enhanced maritime domain awareness.
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?
i4.0 today
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
New research released by Scalable Software has revealed that the majority of employers are unaware of how productivity is being impacted by their employees’ experiences of the digital workplace. The research of 400 senior US and UK IT decision makers (ITDMs) found a disconnect between the information provided by IT, and that required to get the best Digital Employee Experience (DEX).
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Image: BAE Systems BAE Systems Australia has been awarded a $270 million contract to significantly increase the production of critical components and assemblies for the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2. The ESSM Block 2 is a medium-range, surface-to-air missile developed to protect warships from advanced anti-ship cruise missiles. It is in service with 12 countries and is equipped on the Royal Australian Navy Anzac class frigates and Hobart class air warfare destroyers.
NIST
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
This blog is part of a series on compliance with federal child labor laws in manufacturing. Our nation’s foundational child labor laws – provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) – were passed to ensure that when children work, that work doesn’t jeopardize a child’s safety, welfare, or educational opportunities. Yet at the federal level, the U.S.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Image: Southern Launch South Australian spaceport provider Southern Launch and Queensland aerospace company Hypersonix Launch Systems are set to develop ground-breaking hypersonic flight-testing capabilities in South Australia. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on developing a hypersonic testbed service from Southern Launch’s spaceports at Koonibba Test Range or Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex.
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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?
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Stay informed of our coverage of deals inside the plastics industry. Merger and acquisition deals are indexed with links for more in-depth information.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Hello there, my name is Hank Preston, and I’m CCNA certified. Well, actually, I’m also CCNP, CCIE, and DevNet Expert certified, but it is the CCNA that started me on my journey way back on August 8, 2004.
CMTC Manufacturing Tech
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Cal/OSHA recently established a new set of rules in response to the growing number of heat-related worker injuries and fatalities: Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment. These rules will impact many California industries, especially manufacturing. Businesses affected by the new Cal/OSHA heat illness prevention standards will be required to develop written heat illness prevention plans, adhere to certain workplace requirements, and train workers on the dangers of heat illness.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
HiveBotics used MoveIt Pro to develop the Abluo bathroom-cleaning mobile manipulator. Source: PickNik Robotics PickNik Inc. today launched MoveIt Pro Release 6, the latest version of its platform for developing robotic arm applications that were previously not possible or economically feasible. “The intelligent decisioning capabilities of MoveIt Pro, including real-time object identification, force control, motion planning, and multi-step processing, opens up a vast new set of opportunities.” st
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Cetec ERP provides actual labor cost on work orders through time tracking as part of its standard ERP system.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
BMW Group’s Battery Cell Competence Centre (BCCC) in Munich, Germany, and the University of Zagreb’s Regional Centre of Excellence for Robotic Technology (CRTA) in Croatia are collaborating to advance the production of battery cells with the help of AI.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The RACER program is aimed at developing robust, reliable, adaptable autonomy stacks that can operate in many environments. | Source: Duality AI For robots to truly be able to navigate in the real world, the software that powers them needs to be reliable enough to enter any environment and accurately navigate. Otherwise, you’re left with a robot that needs to be reprogrammed when it goes from a forest to a field of grass.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
AI is everywhere. Especially in sales. But how do you separate the hype from reality? Ignacio Castroverde, Senior Director within Global Virtual Sales, shares what Cisco is doing with AI to help our sellers become faster, more creative, and more helpful to our customers and partners.
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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.
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Drop in polymer-grade propylene costs push polypropylene prices down as much as $0.02/lb.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Cisco Nexus 9300 Series switches and Cisco NX-OS allow you to perform scheduled maintenance and non-scheduled maintenance without impacting production traffic and critical systems.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Siemens Mobility has announced plans to build North America’s first high-speed rail production facility in Horseheads, N.Y.
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Chief Operating Officer Bradley Selleck has been appointed CEO, effective Oct. 1.
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.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Lift truck manufacturer The Raymond Corp. is repurposing an existing building in Kirkwood, N.Y., to establish the Energy Solutions Manufacturing Center of Excellence.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Vulcan weeding system uses machine vision and high-speed actuators. Source: FarmWise While many companies are trying to enter the agricultural robotics market, they will need to scale to be commercially successful. FarmWise Labs Inc. and RDO Equipment Co. today announced an exclusive partnership for RDO to deliver FarmWise’s Vulcan precision weeding and cultivation implement to vegetable growers in the Southwest U.S.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The new GV series fiber laser cutting machine from HSG Laser provides up to 60 kW of power to meet a wide range of fabrication needs.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
While our society becomes increasingly reliant on digital technologies for essential services, education and employment, there are over 19 million adults and 1 in 5 children who are living in digital poverty, according to the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA).
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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!
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