Design World

JANUARY 23, 2024

Emerson announces that the Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) has elected Andy Duffy as chairperson of its board of directors for 2023-24. In his new role, Duffy will help ensure the organization provides the most value to its members and advances the valve industry at large. Duffy, vice president of sales at Emerson´s discrete automation… The post Emerson executive elected to lead Valve Manufacturer Association of America Board appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 23, 2024

I’m catching up on December news. This is a company whose engineers incorporated much new technology for a project. FieldComm Group announced that the Daikin Industries Ltd. Plant in Kashima, Japan, has been selected the 2023 Plant of the Year. This is the 21st annual awarding of this unique international honor, presented to end user companies in the process automation industry to recognize the exceptional and valuable application of FOUNDATION Fieldbus, FDI and/or HART Communication technologie

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Design World

JANUARY 23, 2024

AutomationDirect has added new compact power supplies from LUTZE, which has been an industry-leading manufacturer for over 60 years. LUTZE DIN rail-mounted compact switching power supplies are high-efficiency units that offer space and cost savings. These smaller-than-industry-standard power supplies are offered in four series. ECO series power supplies are low-cost single-phase units with an adjustable… The post Lutze DIN rail mounted compact switching power supplies from AutomationDirect

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2024

According to data from New York State, Intuition Robotics’ ElliQ has resulted in a 95% reduction in loneliness amongst users. | Source: Intuition Robotics Intuition Robotics Ltd. has unveiled the latest edition of its AI companion for older adults, ElliQ 3. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company said that the social robot has been proven to benefit seniors’ health, social connectedness, and independence.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 23, 2024

Nowadays, businesses develop, focusing their resources on foreign markets. To top those markets, entrepreneurs have to deal with language barriers and transform their products to intended cultures. It is where leveraging translation software and localization strategies come into play. Many of you are looking for the best practices for software localization.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2024

ToF sensors provide 3D information of the world around a mobile robot, providing important data to the robots perception algorithms. | Credit: E-con Systems In the ever-evolving world of robotics, the seamless integration of technologies promises to revolutionize how humans interact with machines. An example of transformative innovation, the emergence of time-of-flight or ToF sensors is crucial in enabling mobile robots to better perceive the world around them.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2024

Intuitive Surgical said today that it has submitted for FDA 510(k) clearance of its next-generation da Vinci 5 multiport surgical robot. The da Vinci 5 will join Intuitive’s existing da Vinci robotic surgical system portfolio alongside the multiport X and Xi systems and the single-port SP. There is also Ion , Intuitive’s robotic-assisted platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the lung.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 23, 2024

Distalmotion, a developer of surgical robotics, is partnering with Proximie, a health technology platform digitizing operating rooms, to extend its Dexter robotic surgery platform globally. The collaboration provides Distalmotion customers with access to Proximie’s healthcare platform, delivering telepresence, content management, and data driven insights.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2024

An affiliate of private investment firm Angeles Equity Partners has acquired Acieta , a Midwest industrial robotics manufacturer and integrator, from Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.). Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. This marks Angeles’ fourth acquisition in the robotics integration sector; it previously acquired RōBEX, Mid-State Engineering, and +Vantage.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 23, 2024

High-resolution applications are crucial in various industries, including automation, robotics, and renewable energy. A pivotal component in these applications is monitoring, and technology is making great strides in this area. Optical monitoring systems, such as those provided by CEKO Sensors, offer an all-optical, metal-free solution.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 23, 2024

Photo Credit: Getty Images I define setup time as the time that elapses from the completion of the last workpiece in the most recent production run to the first acceptable workpiece in the next production run. Anything that occurs while the machine is down between production runs, regardless of the reason for it, must be considered as part of setup time.

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Control.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory floor. Why would someone choose pneumatic over electrical controls?

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E&T

JANUARY 23, 2024

A report from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), a non-profit research organisation, has said that increasing numbers of electric vehicles (EVs) will do more for the UK’s energy security than the issuing of new North Sea oil licences.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Victorian Government’s investment into a local biotechnology firm will bring peanut allergy sufferers around the world one step closer to an innovative new treatment that could save lives. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas announced Breakthrough Victoria’s $12 million investment into Aravax as part of a $66 million funding round to develop a novel peanut allergy treatment.

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E&T

JANUARY 23, 2024

Meta has confirmed that users in the EU, EEA and Switzerland will be able to unlink their Facebook and Instagram accounts in order to comply with the EU’s incoming Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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Metrology

JANUARY 23, 2024

THT machines are designed to automate the insertion of electronic components into printed circuit boards (PCBs). In traditional manual assembly, technicians would manually insert the components using soldering equipment. The post Redefining Electronics Manufacturing Excellence appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JANUARY 23, 2024

The year kickstarted with the much-awaited CES 2024 that more than lived up to its reputation of being a showcase for breakthrough technology. From artificial intelligence to autonomous driving, electrification to micromobility, sustainability to sensors, established automakers to startups, concepts for road, air, and marine transportation – it was all there.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 23, 2024

Photo Credit: T. J. Davies Co. Inc. T.J. Davies Co. Inc. makes custom retention knobs, pull bolts and other workholding components and accessories to fit older or obsolete machinery. All dimensions of the knobs can be customized, including length, diameter, thickness of collars, dimensions between collar and knob end, thread size and more. Additionally, customers can specify a coolant hole, taper style and whether O rings are required.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 23, 2024

Cdn. camera manufacturer releases new camera series. (Credit: Teledyne) RICHMOND — Teledyne FLIR IIS (formerly Point Grey Research), introducees the new Dragonfly® S USB3 camera series to its machine vision portfolio. It tries to address the market’s need for a modular, compact, and lightweight camera for at-scale manufacturing, volume-based applications, and multi-camera systems.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 23, 2024

Australia and Japan have signed an agreement to enhance strategic capabilities in robotic and autonomous systems for undersea warfare. The research project between Defence Science and Technology Group and Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency is the first under a bilateral research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) arrangement signed in June 2023.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 23, 2024

Protecting your organization against cyber threats is a top priority. It’s no secret that data breaches and security vulnerabilities can wreak havoc on businesses.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Victorian Government is continuing to support women to enter and succeed in the male-dominated energy and manufacturing industries. Applications for a new round of grants is expected to drive equality in the workplace are now open. Minister for women Natalie Hutchins announced a further $1.3 million is now available for organisations through the Women in Energy and Manufacturing Funding Program.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Consumables Corner team helps a shop that’s struggling with submerged arc welding quality when welding in the flat position.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Australian Government is delivering a new energy system, with the Gas Market Code supporting the domestic supply of gas. This is critical for Australian manufacturing, and supporting reliability as households and businesses ramp up low-cost renewables. Over 260 PJ of gas will be made available between now and 2033 through two new enforceable supply commitments with Esso and Woodside under the Gas Code of Conduct exemptions framework.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 23, 2024

Daniel Sarrazin and Louis T. Lemay. (CNW Group/Lemay) MONTRÉAL — Backed by the National Bank, the CDPQ and the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ, Lemay is continuing its growth with the acquisition of the Quebec-based Fusion Énergie, known for energy solutions to energy management and optimization. As 30% of all GHG emissions worldwide can be attributed to the building sector, reducing the energy consumption of our building stock is an essential and economically viable way to achieve carbo

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E&T

JANUARY 23, 2024

The extra funding comes just as environmental campaigners launch a fresh legal challenge against the project.

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Motion Control Tips

JANUARY 23, 2024

Nanotec presents the PD1-C, a stepper motor that features an integrated controller and encoder. With a flange size of merely 28 mm (NEMA 11), this compact smart servo reaches a maximum holding torque of 18 Ncm and a peak current of 3 A. Three motor versions are available: one with protection class IP20, a version […] The post Smart, integrated motor with 28-mm flange from Nanotec appeared first on Motion Control Tips.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 23, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of business and technology, the role of digital infrastructure has never been more critical.

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Motion Control Tips

JANUARY 23, 2024

IKO International has introduced its CFC…B Series of short stud-type cam followers. These new cam followers have a unique mounting structure that solves space limitations that often exist on the stud side of the assembly region, thereby satisfying mounting requirements without sacrificing performance. The CFC…B cam follower’s mounting structure consists of a hexagon socket head […] The post Cam followers allow mounting freedom in tight spaces appeared first on Motion Control Ti

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 23, 2024

Brand owner collaborates with India’s leading retail group for a recycling program that rewards consumers for returning empty PET bottles.

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