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Research Shows Growth of Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

Automation World

Manufacturing executives note difficulties measuring digital transformation ROI, along with a lack of alignment and inefficient use of data are the top challenges preventing them from more rapidly progressing.

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Siemens and BASF Collaborate on Driving Circular Economy

Gary Mintchell

Many new notes have come my way touting material innovations developing non-petroleum-based plastics. These biodegradable plastics hold great promise for reducing our waste problems globally. This news comes in the manufacturing component area from Siemens. Siemens circuit breaker is the first electrical safety product to use plastic components where fossil raw materials have been replaced by biomethane derived from recycled biowaste.

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Moeller Precision Tool Boosts Growth with CRM and ERP Integration

Automation World

By integrating SugarCRM and Epicor ERP, Moeller Precision Tool gets data-driven sales insights and opportunity alerts based on customer buying behavior.

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RoboGrocery from MIT CSAIL is a soft robot to pack groceries, pick recyclables

Robotics Business Review

The RoboGrocery system combines vision, algorithms, and soft grippers to prioritize items to pack. Source: MIT CSAIL As a child, I often accompanied my mother to the grocery store. As she pulled out her card to pay, I heard the same phrase like clockwork: “Go bag the groceries.” It was not my favorite task. Now imagine a world where robots could delicately pack your groceries, and items like bread and eggs are never crushed beneath heavier items.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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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China opens 50km-long Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link bridge-tunnel system

E&T

China has finally opened the 50km-long Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link to traffic.

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Top 10 robotics stories of June 2024

Robotics Business Review

We’re halfway through 2024, and for the past six months, the robotics industry has continued to progress rapidly. From novel deployments and humanoid robotics developments to emerging partnerships, there was no shortage of news to cover in June 2024. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report last month. Subscribe to The Robot Report Newsletter or listen to The Robot Report Podcast to stay updated on the robotics stories you need to know about. 10.

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CoBot-I-7 scale study finds that Intuition Robotics’ ElliQ provides companionship

Robotics Business Review

ElliQ user Gloria communicates with the robot to avoid loneliness on the CoBot-I-7 scale. Source: Intuition Robotics While social robots have long promised to address conditions such as loneliness in older adults, there has been little formal proof until recently. A research paper introduced the “CoBot-I-7” scale and found that Intuition Robotics Inc.’s ElliQ system can increase user’s sense of social connection and help with their emotional well-being.

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Driving EVs Long Distances: Difficult yet Doable

Industry Week

It’s getting easier to drive across the country with electric cars, but it’s not easy or cheap.

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Vatican City to take a stand on climate change by going 100% solar

E&T

Pope Francis has unveiled plans for a solar plant that will see the Vatican City generating all its electricity from renewable sources.

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Bioplastics: New Developments Expand Use of PLA; Study Confirms No Microplastics Left Behind

Plastics Today

Researchers make inroads in replacing petroleum-based low-density polyethylene with polylactic acid (PLA) film. Meanwhile, a meta-study claims that, under the right conditions, PLA will fully degrade into biomass, CO2, and water.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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How Product Analytics Can Prevent Mistakes in Platform Management: Guide from Menestios LIMITED

Robotics Automation News

Menestios LIMITED developed this article based on company’s extensive expertise. It delves into the significant role of product analytics in steering clear of common pitfalls and preventing errors in platform management. By leveraging strategic analytics, platform managers can gain crucial insights, make well-informed decisions, and enhance the overall performance of their platforms.

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Seal-In Ladder Logic vs. Latching/Unlatching PLC Commands

Control.com

An age-old debate in PLC programming: investigating the uses and caveats of latching software commands versus seal-in ladder logic for industrial control applications.

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How to Hire a NET Developer and What He Should Do on the Product

Robotics Automation News

It is necessary to understand the tasks a.NET developer can handle and what they will contribute to your project. This knowledge will empower you to select a truly qualified specialist. The right choice of a.NET developer to implement business tasks is at the intersection of technological competencies and soft skills.

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CIMON Announces Updates to Canvas 4.0 HMI Dev Platform

Control.com

The new eXT and nXT series of Xpanel HMI displays from CIMON have been given an upgrade with the release of Canvas 4.0, providing access to new features for HMI project development.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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Utilizing Cloud Investigation and Response Automation to Improve Cybersecurity

Robotics Automation News

Businesses worldwide are adopting cloud computing to become more efficient and productive. These and other benefits help them gain advantages over their competitors, but they come with security risks. Despite these risks, companies increasingly migrate their operations to the cloud and devise different measures to cope with the dangers they face.

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Launching a career in metal fabrication and the skilled trades

The Fabricator

Imagine you land a job as an entry-level press brake operator or in the shipping department. Now what? Where’s your career headed? Vortex Companies’ Launchpad reveals the possibilities.

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Beyond Fingerprints: The Advanced Iris Recognition Solutions from ROC

Robotics Automation News

Iris recognition is a biometric identification method that focuses on the unique patterns found in the iris, which is the colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil. This technology is highly accurate and reliable, with meager false match rates. However, specialized equipment is required to capture high-resolution images for precise identification.

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New Japanese Automotive Cameras Bring Advanced Imaging to Autonomous Vehicles in Europe

i4.0 today

The European autonomous vehicle sector is set to experience a major technology advancement with the introduction of state-of-the-art automotive camera technology from Japan. The automotive-grade camera series from TIER IV, a frontrunner in full-stack autonomous driving solutions, offers impressive levels of reliability, accuracy and range in all operating domains, from urban navigation to complex traffic situations.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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National Manufacturing Summit to spotlight renewable energy

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: vencav/stock.adobe.com Hosted by Weld Australia, the 2024 National Manufacturing Summit will bring together leading industry experts to discuss the practical aspects of manufacturing Australia’s renewable energy revolution. It is set to highlight the essential components needed to drive Australia’s transition to a sustainable future and help overcome the challenges.

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Vessels in Arctic waters now banned from using and carrying ‘dirty’ HFO

E&T

The Arctic Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) ban has now officially come into effect, but campaigners argue that loopholes in the regulation mean this dirty fuel will pollute the environment for many years to come.

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Motion and Gates turning waste into wins at recycling factory

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Karolis Kavolelis/shutterstock.com Background: A leading Australian recycling company found itself grappling with persistent downtime and reliability issues plaguing one of the factory’s pressure screens. With customers Australia-wide relying on it for the delivery of corrugated cardboard boxes and paper products, it was critical to get the factory back up and running.

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Manufacturing slips into contraction again

The Fabricator

After a glimmer of hope in March, overall U.S. manufacturing and most tube-intensive sectors remain mired in negative territory.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

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.

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Victorian innovators celebrated at awards ceremony

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: wavebreak3/stock.adobe.com An AI manufacturer was among the winners of the third annual Governor of Victoria Startup Awards, announced on a night that celebrated excellence in the state’s $103 billion startup sector. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas announced the awards alongside the awards’ patron, her excellency professor, the hon Margaret Gardner AC.

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The Why, What, and How of Precision Sheet Metal Automation

The Fabricator

Automation isn't just about filling the skilled-labor gap. Fabricators automate to achieve greater throughput and gain the ability to truly scale the enterprise. In short, automation is changing how metal fabricators grow their business. To find out more, check out Automation Talk, a series from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) and presented by Salvagnini America.

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Newcastle tech manufacturer receives NSW Government grant

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: G_stockerthailand/stock.adobe.com A Newcastle-based startup developing technology that can turn organic waste into green hydrogen will accelerate its commercialisation plans after receiving funding through the NSW Government’s MVP Ventures Program. EM Energy has developed the Organic Hydrogen Electrolyser Cell (OHEC), which produces green hydrogen from organic materials and eliminates the need for energy and heat in hydrogen generation.

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Plastic-free July: What Do the People Really Want?

Plastics Today

Eliminate single-use plastics or step up recycling efforts — is that the question?

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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Customer choice: Decoding the Motion range

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Motion Australia With the sheer volume of products Motion offers – we’re talking hundreds of thousands of SKUs across a wide range of industries – it would be easy for customers to be overwhelmed by choice. Indeed, one of Motion’s strengths is the ever-growing range of alternatives available for any product, in any application.

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Hrynkiewicz wins "Outstanding Apprentice of the Year" award

Manufacturing Management

Marcelina Hrynkiewicz, a Technician at Magna Cosma Casting, wins "Outstanding Apprentice of the Year" at the In-Comm Training awards.

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Wendt USA relocates to larger facility

The Fabricator

Wendt USA LLC, a subsidiary of Dipl.-Ing Günter Wendt GmbH, is moving its operations to a larger, renovated facility in Buffalo, N.Y.

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European Trio Targets Tires-to-Polymer Recycling

Plastics Today

Borealis, Covestro, and Neste aim at closing loop for automotive industry by converting discarded tires into polycarbonate.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

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!