Design World

MARCH 27, 2024

Kollmorgen, a provider of motion control systems, announces the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive. With the introduction of these new features, Kollmorgen has broadened its offerings to additionally support PROFINET IRT and Ethernet/IP with CIP Sync alongside CANopen*, EtherCAT*, and FSoE time-synchronized communication protocols. Each protocol is rigorously tested with several motion controllers… The post Kollmorgen expands AKD2G versatility with launch of synchronized communication

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 27, 2024

Still more catching up on news from the recent MODEX trade show in Atlanta. Zebra Technologies has grown from a specialty printer company that I used for a couple of projects in the 90s to an interesting automation solutions company. It has introduced extensions to its wide range of mobile compute and connectivity devices. This news details a number of new products designed to enable quality work from your front-line workers.

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Design World

MARCH 27, 2024

Festo introduced a heavy-duty Cartesian gantry for palletizing with a lift capacity of up to 440 lb, Z-axis stroke lengths exceeding 8 ft, and a speed of up to 5 ft/s. With free online design tools, off-the-shelf servo drives, motors, and other components, and quick assembly kits, this Festo palletizing solution shortens project time and… The post Festo’s new palletizing gantry lifts up to 440 lb appeared first on Design World.

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SMMT

MARCH 27, 2024

UK car production rises 14.6% in best February performance since 2021. Manufacturing for domestic market surges, up 58.0%, while exports rise 4.6%. Electrified vehicles represent more than a third of output with 29,038 made in the month. UK car production rose again in February, up 14.6% to 79,907 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Design World

MARCH 27, 2024

Vision Research, a manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, announces the release of its Phantom Miro C321 Air high-speed camera for airborne testing applications. This 2-megapixel camera leverages the rugged and field-proven design of the Phantom Miro C321 vehicle crash test camera to meet manned and unmanned airborne testing requirements.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 27, 2024

Brooke Chalmers, who studies computer science, and Jason Kobrin, who studies mechanical engineering, work on the Mars Rover in the Richards Hall Makerspace. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University When the student leaders of the Northeastern University Mars Rover Team decided they were going to participate in the inaugural Winter Canadian International Rover Challenge, they thought it would be good practice more than anything else.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 27, 2024

In the vast and complex world of manufacturing, the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics marks a significant turning point. This revolutionary technology duo is not just enhancing efficiency and productivity; it’s redefining the very essence of manufacturing processes.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 27, 2024

Image: Industry Capability Network Amidst global efforts to combat climate change, the Victorian Government has outlined ambitious goals to reduce emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy. The state’s Climate Change Act of 2017 establishes targets aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with milestones along the way to track progress and ensure accountability.

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i4.0 today

MARCH 27, 2024

Rackspace Technology ® (NASDAQ: RXT) , a leading end-to-end hybrid, multicloud and AI technology solutions company, has announced the launch of Rackspace UK Sovereign Services as part of its next generation product set. The offering provides end-to-end, digitally sovereign cloud services for the UK public sector and other regulated industries. Sovereign cloud services keep data, support, and infrastructure within the borders of a national state.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 27, 2024

Image: ipopba/stock.adobe.com With the COVD-19 pandemic behind us, Australian manufacturers are embracing change and pushing the boundaries. That’s the view of Industry Capability Newtork National Office Chief Executive Officer, Warren Janson, who says that Australia’s manufacturing sector is well-placed to lead the world in technological innovation and global competitiveness.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Chinese firm AutoFlight claims it completed ‘the world’s first inter-city electric air-taxi’ flight last month between the southern Chinese cities of Shenzhen and Zhuhai.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 27, 2024

Image: Nick Rains/CSIRO The commissioning of a new multi metal 3D printer in Melbourne as part of the iLAuNCH Trailblazer initiative is set to make space missions more affordable and efficient by creating lighter, faster and more robust aerospace components. The high-tech printer is the only one of its kind in Australia. “This capability is the first of its kind as a production machine in Australia, in fact the southern hemisphere, and iLAuNCH is pleased to open up new manufacturing possibilitie

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Control.com

MARCH 27, 2024

Learn how to control servo motors from a PLC using Allen-Bradley servos and Rockwell Automation’s Studio 5000 using a simple-to-understand method.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 27, 2024

Image: Metakosmos Australian space technology innovator Metakosmos has announced a strategic collaboration with Saudi Arabian company Al-Sanai, signalling a landmark step in its global growth. Metakosmos predicts the collaboration will help tap into new customer segments and establish a strong foothold in key international markets for space and emerging technologies.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 27, 2024

Many Cisco enterprise customers have decades of Cisco Catalyst routing and security capabilities functioning at branch locations.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 27, 2024

Image: Hien Phung/stock.adobe.com The newly released renewable energy zone (REZ) roadmap outlines a clear path for regional Queensland renewables from significant wind, solar and storage connected to the Queensland SuperGrid. The roadmap promises a boost to infrastructure, roads and telecommunications while ensuring local communities reap the economic, social, and environmental rewards from the state’s 12 proposed Renewable Energy Zones.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 27, 2024

In my last blog , I shared the progress we’re making toward building the Cisco Security Cloud , an open, integrated security platform capable of tackling the rigors of securing highly distributed, m… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 27, 2024

Do you know much about remote AR support? If not, be sure to catch up, because this technology may soon significantly change the approach of technicians who must go into the field to service and repair machines.

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Automation Mag

MARCH 27, 2024

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) applauded Ontario’s budget, released on March 26, and its support for the manufacturing sector. “This budget signalled strong, stable support to Ontario’s manufacturing sector. With ongoing support from their provincial government, manufacturers can continue to become greener, leaner and more competitive,” said Dennis Darby, president and CEO of CME, commenting on the budget.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 27, 2024

Metal formers’ predictions about business activity showed little change over the previous month, according to the March 2024 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report.

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i4.0 today

MARCH 27, 2024

Global technology leader Emerson creates sustainable solutions for their customers with CoreTigo’s wireless industrial automation technologies. The collaboration tackles the challenges of Compressed Air Management in machinery, ultimately reducing energy waste and CO2 emissions, while enhancing maintenance efficiency and operational processes.

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E&T

MARCH 27, 2024

An estimated 8 million jobs in the UK are at risk from artificial intelligence (AI) unless the government enacts proactive policies to prevent this, a report from a think tank has warned.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 27, 2024

Corporate fleets – whether owned by the corporate itself or leased/rented from third parties – pivot around certain key objectives. These include the need to streamline operations, boost resource efficiencies, improve driver satisfaction, drive productivity and performance, and ensure asset protection. Realizing such goals requires actionable, real-time data insights on vehicles and drivers.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 27, 2024

The Raptor 22 pelletizing system recycles waste LCP, PEEK, and other high-cost resins for reuse in demanding plastic injection molding applications.

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Metrology

MARCH 27, 2024

When your CNC CMM fails, how should the business decide whether it is worth considering a retrofit or whether a new CMM machine should be purchased? The post The CMM Retrofit as an Alternative to a New CMM Purchase appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 27, 2024

The oil and gas industry is experiencing a significant shift, spurred by a combination of technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and global efforts to address climate change. Traditional models of exploration, extraction, and distribution are being reimagined as the industry adapts to digital transformation and regulatory pressures.

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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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Metrology

MARCH 27, 2024

A new service programme, recently announced by Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, provides businesses in ASEAN, Pacific and Korea with comprehensive service and support for their Hexagon coordinate measuring machines to keep them performing at their best and ensure product quality and productivity. The post New Hexagon Service Programme Simplifies CMM Maintenance appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 27, 2024

SUSCC’s latest equipment addition is an industry 4.0 cell built around a SmartPower120 injection molding machine and robot. Photo Credit: Wittmann A satellite campus of the larger university in State College — Penn State Erie, The Behrend College — is just over a 3-hour drive northwest of the home of the Nittany Lions. Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) in Opelika, Alabama, meanwhile, is roughly 10 miles from Auburn, Alabama, and Auburn University.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 27, 2024

For the past 140 years, Taylor-Winfield Technologies has remained a global leader in commercial welding and material joining machines, supplying stand alone welders and parts production systems to facilities around the globe. However, as the manufacturing landscape has evolved toward industrial automation, so has Taylor-Winfield. Taylor-Winfield dominates when designing and building custom automated systems that leverage the material joining techniques the business has historically been known fo

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 27, 2024

Source : University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowel) The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) extends an invitation to its Alumni and Friends Reception to UMass Lowell alumni and industry professionals attending NPE2024. The UMass Lowell Plastics Engineering department offers the largest Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited plastics engineering program in the U.S.

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