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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.
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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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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.
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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Image: zhengzaishanchu/stock.adobe.com UNSW Sydney researchers have released a first report exploring the feasibility of collaboration on hydrogen and green metals, as part of the Federal government’s Green Metals for Sustainable Steel from Australia and Germany (SuSteelAG) initiative. The project – a partnership between the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) – aims to explore the po
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.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
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.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Through constant innovation by our teams, PXP and Black Belt Academy are evolving to accelerate partner proficiency so you can deliver the best outcomes to your customers and for your business. Let’s examine how we accelerate your profitable growth.
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.
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.
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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.
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: 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.
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.
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: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
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: 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.
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.
Canadian Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Carbon Removal Project Developer Deep Sky Secures Investment from National Bank of Canada and BMO MONTRÉAL — Deep Sky, a Montreal-based carbon removal project developer, secures investment from the National Bank of Canada and BMO. The financial institutions have collectively invested $2.5 million. The capital will be used for project exploration and future commercial site planning in Québec, including ongoing research on in situ mineralization in Thetford Mines and geological surveys for sedimen
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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.
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
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
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).
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Zekelman Industries has kicked off an integrated marketing campaign to spotlight the issue of illegally imported steel products into the U.S. and to encourage the electrical industry to buy American-made product.
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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.
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.
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.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The government has begun classing data centres as critical infrastructure – which gives them great protections – due to their importance to the UK’s cybersecurity and the economy.
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