Design World

JUNE 12, 2024

By Mark Jones The cause of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse seems clear. The Dali, the cause of the bridge’s demise, sits grounded with parts of the bridge strewn across its bow. Drifting after losing power, the ship hit one of the bridge’s supports, bringing it down in an instant. Removal of the support… The post Technical thinking: Bigger is better, but more dangerous, too appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 12, 2024

61% Predicting to Achieve AI Goals in Just 11 months, Fluke Reliability Survey Finds Everyone is in the survey business these days. Fluke Reliability conducted this one and of course capitalized on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) meme. The focus was on our traditional understanding of AI in manufacturing, not on Generative AI that is capturing headlines but not use cases.

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Design World

JUNE 12, 2024

The Pepperl+Fuchs U.S. division is getting a new home. The new 25,000-ft2 office building will house approximately 120 employees and be constructed in Twinsburg, Ohio, just a short distance from the current location. A second U.S. location, the U.S. Distribution Center, is in Katy, Texas. As a global company in factory and process automation, Pepperl+Fuchs’… The post Pepperl+Fuchs announces new innovative North American office appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 12, 2024

Aramark is deploying the CC3 autonomous floor scrubber at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Texas. | Source: Aramark With the average commercial building spanning around 17,200 square feet, companies could be spending up to 350 hours each month on cleaning tasks, according to data from Commercial Cleaning Corp. This is a significant amount of time and money that businesses could be putting towards more value returning efforts.

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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).

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Design World

JUNE 12, 2024

AutomationDirect has added Velox safety machine guarding components by Husky Rack & Wire. Velox machine guarding is the industry’s fastest installed machine guarding, capable of installation times that are four times faster than other guarding systems. Versatile and affordable, Velox guarding offers design flexibility to create a safe work environment and is engineered to exceed… The post AutomationDirect adds Velox machine guarding panels, industry’s fastest-installed appeared first o

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 12, 2024

Waymo is issuing a voluntary software recall for all of its 672 robotaxis after one autonomously drove into a telephone pole in Phoenix, Ariz. last month. This is Waymo’s second-ever recall. The Verge first reported the new software recall. During the incident, which took place on May 21, an empty Waymo vehicle was driving to pick up a passenger.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 12, 2024

ABB robot factory in Michigan. Credit: ABB Robot sales continue to be slow in North America, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). However, the industry association continues to say there are reasons to be optimistic about a turnaround. A3 said robot sales in North America were down 6% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

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Design World

JUNE 12, 2024

Koford Engineering has introduced a new 2.36 in. (60 mm) diameter x 4.327 in. (110 mm) long, high power density four pole slotless hall sensor brushless motor. It features a cog-free non-saturating design with linear behavior and sine back EMF suitable for precision motion. The motor produces a rated continuous output of 927 watts at… The post Koford Engineering introduces cog-free motor for high power density and efficiency appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 12, 2024

Floware includes AMRs, fleet management software, real-time performance dashboards and more. | Credit: Floatic Korea-based Floatic, a warehouse robotic solutions provider , raised $3.8 million in a pre-Series A bridge round. The investment was led by Capstone Partners and included Quantum Ventures Korea, Bluepoint, BNK Venture Investment, and BSK Investment.

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Design World

JUNE 12, 2024

For over 75 years Dodge gearboxes have been the benchmark for product life in demanding applications. Tigear-2 is built to our uncompromising design standard, being the toughest worm gearbox on the market. Through competitive testing and analysis in our Innovation Center, Tigear-2 proved to last longer than the competition. As an outcome of Tigear-2’s exceptional… The post Dodge Industrial, Inc. increases Tigear-2 ratings appeared first on Design World.

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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?

E&T

JUNE 12, 2024

On its mission to manufacture a completely net zero bike by 2050, London-based folding bike company Brompton has partnered with Hydro, a German aluminium and renewable energy company, to create an aluminium wheel rim made with 100% recycled, post-consumer aluminium scrap.

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Plastics Today

JUNE 12, 2024

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has vowed to make the Olympic Games the first major event without single-use plastics. Sponsor Coca-Cola is on board, sort of.

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E&T

JUNE 12, 2024

Norwegian chemical company Yara International has introduced the largest green hydrogen and green ammonia production facility in Europe at Herøya Industrial Park, Norway.

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Control.com

JUNE 12, 2024

The new 2d vision-guided robotics system from Keyence has built-in AI and the latest imaging technology to suit advanced operations. The system can be used with fixed and on-hand cameras.

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E&T

JUNE 12, 2024

A new EU study examining the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) policy found that pricing carbon emissions does not have a negative economic impact for those manufacturing firms regulated under the policy.

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The Fabricator

JUNE 12, 2024

BendmakUSA has moved its warehouse operations to a larger facility in Tampa, Fla.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 12, 2024

Image: Northrop Grumman Image has been manipulated. The first MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft (AUS 1) will soon arrive in Australia following the successful delivery and installation of its ground support systems. As a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, the MQ-4C Triton, acquired for the Air Force, completed the first leg of its ‘ferrying flight’ on February 16.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 12, 2024

Whether enabling the season’s biggest tournaments with top-tier technology or supporting the sport’s biggest stars like Nelly Korda, 2024 has seen Cisco continue to tee up opportunity across golf.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 12, 2024

Image: Zamrznuti tonovi/stock.adobe.com Researchers at Monash University have developed a group of low-cost solid materials that show great promise for use in systems to capture excess carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) directly from the atmosphere. Known as “meso-macroporous melamine formaldehyde (MF)”, the new materials can be made relatively easily from the common and low-cost chemicals melamine and formaldehyde and have extra-large pores to facilitate direct air capture (DAC) of CO 2.

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Automation Mag

JUNE 12, 2024

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) recently led a group of top Canadian manufacturers for a Team Canada trade dialogue with the Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. CME shares in a press statement that the meeting was an opportunity for manufacturers to share the sector’s perspectives on North American trade, the upcoming renewal of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), and the federal government’s renewed Team Canada engagement s

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 12, 2024

Image: Maple Glass Printing Nick Birbilis, the co-founder of Maple Glass Printing, spoke to Manufacturers Monthly’ and explained how his company created novel glass 3D printing technology, and successfully commercialised it. Maple Glass Printing (MGP) was first conceived by a relatively simple idea. In 2017, while serving as a professor of material science and engineering at Monash University, Biribilis expressed to one of his PhD students and soon-to-be co-founder, Darren Feenstra; “Wouldn’t it

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 12, 2024

Learn more about Cisco ISE 3.4 announcement and Common Policy.

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The Fabricator

JUNE 12, 2024

In this Consumables Corner, a manufacturer of carbon steel tanks and vessels raises concerns over heat input and weld penetration as it expands into stainless steel.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 12, 2024

For Cisco, the first few weeks of summer often bring exciting new announcements delivered at Cisco Live. This year has been no different with the multiple investments made to integrate AI into our solutions, partnerships with Microsoft and Google, and simplification across the architectures.

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The Fabricator

JUNE 12, 2024

The Powder Coating Institute (PCI), Lakewood Ranch, Fla., has announced the winners of its 2024 scholarships, presented to students who are studying subjects that can lead to a career in powder coating.

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Plastics Today

JUNE 12, 2024

A 30-plus-year veteran of the chemicals industry, Stefan Doboczky takes the reins at a difficult time for Europe’s chemicals sector writ large.

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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.

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The Fabricator

JUNE 12, 2024

Kane Robotics’ line of material removal cobots looks to alleviate challenges associated with manual grinding, polishing, and sanding.

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Gil Automation

JUNE 12, 2024

Industrial pumps play a crucial role in various industries, from manufacturing to agriculture. Understanding the different types of industrial pumps, their uses, and how to maintain them is essential for ensuring smooth operations and maximizing efficiency. What are the Different Varieties of Industrial Pumps? Industrial pumps come in several varieties, each with unique designs and functionalities suitable for specific applications.

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The Fabricator

JUNE 12, 2024

Multicyl's Press-In-A-Box is a compact air-powered unit for punching applications. The MC series cylinder delivers enough force to punch 1.8-in.-thick steel or aluminum.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 12, 2024

Source: Hexagon Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division has launched its SmartScan VR800 high-productivity structured light scanner. Built on a completely reengineered platform, the optical 3D scanner is equipped with a motorized zoom lens that enables users to adjust data resolution and measurement volume entirely through software settings.

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