Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 15, 2024
I see Dr. Bob Kapheim several days a week at the community fitness center. He’s a professor in the science department at Judson University in suburban Chicago. A couple of weeks ago he told me his book had been published. The Lithium Rush Is On! Li. I ordered a copy from Bookshop.org and read it the last couple of days. Why do we care about Lithium?
Design World
AUGUST 15, 2024
IKO International’s CFL Series cam follower boasts a unique, space-saving outer ring design and polymer layer that exceeds the capabilities of conventional resin-type cam followers. Many conventional cam followers press-fit a layer of resin onto the unit’s standard outer ring in order to maintain radial load capacity and provide quiet, clean and durable operation.
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Automation World
AUGUST 15, 2024
By focusing on targeted applications such as OEE, downtime tracking, batch recipe management, LIMS data integration and bi-directional workflows, manufacturers can quickly achieve tangible benefits and build a strong foundation for future growth.
Design World
AUGUST 15, 2024
AutomationDirect has added the Murrplastik MP18 series cable/hose drag chains which are built from rugged polyamide (PA) and are available in various sizes with support for cables up to 15 mm diameter. Drag chains are used to route cables/hoses to moving components while keeping them organized and protected. They help extend cable and hose life, […] The post Murrplastik cable / hose drag chains and accessories from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.
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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?
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 15, 2024
Shadow Robot’s dexterous robotic hand, DEX-EE. | Source: Shadow Robot Co. Shadow Robot Co. recently finished a multi-year project working with Google DeepMind to produce a new class of robot hand. The team aimed for the hand to be reliable and robust enough to survive the challenges of reinforcement learning in the real world. At the same time, it had to be dexterous and capable enough to perform human-like manipulation tasks.
Design World
AUGUST 15, 2024
Future newbuild ships of all types should be built without a sterntube and with a seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing arrangement, according to Blue Ocean Alliance’s (BOA) Chris Leontopoulos. Speaking at a recent maritime industry forum in Hamburg, Mr. Leontopoulos said the sterntubeless ship design – jointly developed by Blue Ocean Alliance members ABS, Thordon Bearings, […] The post BOA says seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing arrangement for all new build ships appeared
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Design World
AUGUST 15, 2024
EXAIR’s new Ultrasonic Leak Detector (ULD), a hand-held instrument engineered to help locate the source of costly leaks in a compressed air system, has received an upgrade in look and function. The EXAIR ULD can play a major role in identifying and pinpointing costly leaks that often go undetected, allowing quick repair and cost savings.… The post Ultrasonic Leak Detector has been upgraded to help pinpoint leaks appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 15, 2024
Image: Monash University Monash Engineering is leading a research project focusing on the chemical properties of liquid metals that aims to revolutionise catalyst technology in both industrial and biological sectors. This work is led by Dr Md. Arifur Rahim from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, who recently secured a prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship valued at $883,000 to advance this innovative study.
Design World
AUGUST 15, 2024
Turck is adding to its family of IO-Link single input/output (SIO) hubs with both the FIL small (8 points) and FIL large (16 points) variants. These hubs are ideal for use by machine builders and integrators in a range of industries. Reduces device requirements by allowing SIO to be integrated into an IO-Link master. Reduces… The post FIL20 I/O HUB WITH IO-LINK appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 15, 2024
Image: anon/stock.adobe.com Queensland Manufacturing Minister Glenn Butcher has launched the Queensland Government’s second annual Women in Manufacturing Apprentice Awards. The awards celebrate Queensland’s leading female apprentices who demonstrate strong leadership capabilities in the workplace. “I’ve said it before – you can’t be what you can’t see.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 15, 2024
The United States now supports a reduction in the production of new plastic, according to exclusive reporting by Reuters.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 15, 2024
Image: EmmaStock/stock.adobe.com Nine Victorian Tech Schools will share in more than $2.1 million through the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Clean Energy Equipment Fund (CEEF). Through the program Tech Schools work with local secondary schools and industry partners to deliver immersive, practical and future career-linked STEM education that students need to succeed in areas such as renewable energy, robotics and advanced manufacturing.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
AUGUST 15, 2024
Cisco’s advanced AI features help SMBs boost productivity, enhance security, and optimize hybrid work, leading to smarter workplaces and a competitive edge in the digital world.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 15, 2024
Image: THINK b/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government’s plan to rebuild the state’s manufacturing industry will be boosted by a $2.3 million funding injection for the Industry Capability Network (ICN). The funding delivers an election commitment to expand the ICN, enabling the organisation to support economic growth and create jobs by providing more supply chain matching services for NSW manufacturing businesses, particularly in Western Sydney and regional NSW.
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Industry Week
AUGUST 15, 2024
At a time when workforce shortages plague manufacturing, consider that a connected worker might not walk out the door and leave you hanging.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 15, 2024
Image: skarie/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Government’s first train from its latest order of new, locally made regional trains has started taking passengers on the V/Line network. VLocity train number 119 is the first of 23 new trains ordered as part of a $601 million investment in the Victorian Budget 2023/24. The trains are targeted at helping deliver on our $219 million investment of almost 200 additional weekend V/Line train services progressively in the coming years, meeting the increas
Manufacturing Management
AUGUST 15, 2024
Unipart Group announces the retirement of founder and executive Chairman, Dr John M. Neill CBE, after 50 years of distinguished service.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 15, 2024
Image: Maksym Yemelyanov/stock.adobe.com NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) CEO, Tony Chappel has reiterated the need for a collective approach to batteries at the Australian Battery Recycling and Manufacturing Summit. Chappel’s address highlighted the power of collaborating to find solutions to issues like creating a circular economy for batteries and safe disposal pathways.
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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.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 15, 2024
FABTECH officials are taking the necessary steps to maintain the safety of attendees around laser cutting machines at the trade show.
Industry Week
AUGUST 15, 2024
Intellectual property in the cosmos is vast and full of unknowns. A look at the possibilities and limitations.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 15, 2024
Image: chokniti/stock.adobe.com A leading life science organisation, AusBiotech, has been announced as an Industry Partner Organisation (IPO) under the Federal Government’s Industry Growth Program (IGP). The program will see AusBiotech deliver a commercialisation advisory support service for Australian biotech and medtech companies that are part of the Industry Growth Program.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
AUGUST 15, 2024
Universities need advanced security architectures for effective incident response. Discover how XDR solutions enhance visibility and resilience in complex tech landscapes.
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SMMT
AUGUST 15, 2024
British bus market rises by 7% in fifth consecutive quarter of growth. Double deck and minibus demand doubles, with more modest growth for single deck buses. Zero emission buses now a quarter of all new registrations – sustaining the UK as Europe’s biggest market for the greenest buses. The number of new buses, coaches and minibuses joining Britain’s roads increased by 61.7% to 1,826 units in the second quarter of 2024 as the country’s bus sector posted its fifth consecutive quarter of growth, a
Motion Control Tips
AUGUST 15, 2024
A little knowledge of some key factors and potential issues can help smooth the process of tuning an inverter to an electric motor. Patrick Berkner, Systems Application Engineer Jonah Leason, Electrification Product Manager Kamal T. Wolly, Senior Systems Engineer Parker Hannifin With more companies attempting to electrify their equipment, a common challenge is properly tuning […] The post Avoiding common issues when tuning an inverter to an electric motor appeared first on Motion Control T
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 15, 2024
The Senhance Surgical System is intended to keep time and cost per procedure comparable to traditional laparoscopies. | Source: Asensus Surgical Asensus Surgical Inc. said it will file for bankruptcy protection if shareholders do not approve its proposed merger with Karl Storz SE. The surgical robotics developer urged stockholders in its second-quarter earnings call to vote in favor of the merger as the extended deadline date of Aug. 20 approaches.
Motion Control Tips
AUGUST 15, 2024
IKO International’s CFL Series cam follower boasts a unique, space-saving outer ring design and polymer layer that exceeds the capabilities of conventional resin-type cam followers. Many conventional cam followers press-fit a layer of resin onto the unit’s standard outer ring in order to maintain radial load capacity and provide quiet, clean and durable operation.
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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.
Manufacturing Management
AUGUST 15, 2024
Subaru will bring two new electric cars to the UK by 2026 as it seeks to build on the early success of the Solterra in pursuit of a bigger slice of the UK market, Autocar reported.
Control.com
AUGUST 15, 2024
While mathematical expressions are important in any programming language, the topic of math functions addresses not just the algorithms themselves, but the design of custom functions within Python.
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 15, 2024
Wescast worker Laura Collison holds a sign reading “Shame on Wescast” in front of a Wescast Industries Inc. sign in Wingham, Ontairo. (CNW Group/Unifor) WINGHAM — Unifor is intensifying efforts against Wescast Industries and its owner, Bohong Industries Group based in China, as the company continues to withhold approximately $10 million in termination and severance pay from 200 workers who lost their jobs at the Wingham, Ontario facility in July 2023. “This is not just a
Plastics Today
AUGUST 15, 2024
The founder of Allied Composites Technology fostered game-changing innovations in automotive plastics throughout a career that includes positions at General Electric Plastics and Ford Motor Co.
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Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.
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