Design World

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Over the last six decades, automation and robotics have advanced how functional industrial coatings are applied and used. The results have included better precision of coating processes, lower costs, and improved product performance. By George Osterhout | Senior advisor and past president • Orion Industries Ltd. Functional coatings have been used in industrial applications since… The post Automation advances the application and performance of industrial coatings appeared first on Desi

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Fabtech is in Orlando this year. Next week—October 15-17. Hurricane Milton is making landfall tonight around Tampa Bay. Orlando is on the path. As of today, October 9, the show is still on. I’m betting that the area will still have much debris, but that buildings will still be standing and the airport will be operating. I hope everyone down there stays safe.

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Design World

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Back in the early days of the Internet, as the world wide web was beginning to take shape and before it was as ubiquitous as it is today, there was an optimism that pervaded tech circles. The general mood was that this rising tech wave would make us all freer, smarter, and happier. There were… The post Pushing back against tech overreach appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The past year has been eventful for robotics developments, with economic headwinds, new applications, and excitement around humanoids and AI. John Bubnikovich, president of ABB’s Robotics Division in the U.S., will be among the panelists discussing the future of robotics innovation at RoboBusiness in California next week. In that keynote panel , Bubnikovich will join NVIDIA’s Amit Goel, DHL’s Joan-Wilhelm Schwarze, and Teradyne Ventures’ Eric Truebenbach in analyzing the

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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

OCTOBER 10, 2024

AutomationDirect has added Crohm brand VFD brake resistors, which feature NEMA 1 enclosures and installed thermal switches. These resistors are offered in popular resistance values from 3.7 to 400 ohms and power ratings from 240 W to 18 kW to ensure a good match per your manufacturer’s recommendation. The NEMA 1 enclosures protect users from… The post AutomationDirect now carrying Crohm brake resistors which feature NEMA 1 enclosures and installed thermal switches appeared first on D

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Organization: Rockwell Automation Country: U.S. Website: [link] Year Founded: 1903 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Business & Management Rockwell Automation acquired Clearpath Robotics and its subsidiary OTTO Motors in late 2023 for nearly $600 million. Clearpath develops autonomous mobile robots ( AMRs ) for research and development purposes.

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Control.com

OCTOBER 10, 2024

KEB Automation has added new functionalities to its F6 drive controllers and S6 servo drives. The enhancements include hardware and software-based updates focused on efficiency and usability.

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Design World

OCTOBER 10, 2024

AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser intrinsically safe analog input isolators to provide cost-effective galvanic isolation for process instruments located in hazardous locations. This ensures that only a safe amount of energy resides in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Endress+Hauser RN22 0/4 to 20 mA input isolators are offered in 1-channel, 2-channel, or signal doubler options.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Image: phonlamaiphoto/stock.adobe.com UQ will be at the forefront of developing quantum technologies on a global stage, after securing more than $29 million through the Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy. The 10 UQ projects include using quantum technologies to help with decarbonisation, computing. UQ vice-chancellor and president professor Deborah Terry AC said the funding, which also includes 47 scholarships for UQ postgraduate research students, would ensure the University

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Symbotic’s automation system utilizes autonomous mobile robots and robotic arms with advanced vision and sensing capabilities. | Source: Symbotic Symbotic Inc. today announced it has entered into commercial agreements with Walmart de México y Centroamérica, also known as Walmex. The companies will implement Symbotic’s warehouse automation in two of Walmex’s locations near Mexico City.

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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?

The Fabricator

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Acrow, an international bridge engineering and supply company, has completed the installation of rooftop-mounted solar panels at its steel manufacturing facility in Milton, Pa.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Image: Photocreo Bednarek/stock.adobe.com Skill, quality, and professionalism took centre stage as the winners of the 2024 Queensland and Northern Territory Welding Excellence Awards were announced in Brisbane. Hosted by Weld Australia, the Excellence Awards are the awards honour and highlight the exceptional work of local welders, fabricators, and educators contributing to the industry’s growth.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2024

[link] Robot Utility Models, or RUM for short, are a new area of research and development for the advancement of AI training for robotics. RUM was created by Lerrel Pinto, an assistant professor of computer science, and a team at at New York University. This open-source research project is attempting to generalize training for robots when you don’t want to have to train thousands of examples of a task, and then have the operation succeed in zero-shot situations or unseen environments.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Image: kvdkz/stock.adobe.com Ten South West projects, including a fencing manufacturer, will share in $1.1 million funding to help build regional business resilience and economic diversity under Round 7 of the Cook Government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program. The RED Grants program is investing $55.85 million over nine years toward locally driven projects to stimulate economic growth in the regions.

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Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Toronto Pearson doubling Uplift Fund to $1.75 million in support of local job seekers and skilled trade workers (CNW Group/Toronto Pearson) TORONTO — Toronto Pearson is announcing a call for proposals for the Propeller Project’s 2024 Uplift Fund, which is investing $1.75 million to support local organizations that are creating employment opportunities in the community.

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Manufacturing Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Government has published the Employment Rights Bill which aims to deliver economic security and growth to businesses and workers across the UK.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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E&T

OCTOBER 10, 2024

US firm Form Energy has secured $405m (£310m) from investors to progress its battery technology which is longer lasting than lithium-ion.

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Manufacturing Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A collective of specialists is heading to Advanced Engineering with the aim of helping more UK manufacturers commercialise emerging technologies.

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Digital Twin Consortium ( DTC ) is significantly expanding its scope to include the development and execution of advanced digital engineering methodologies throughout the digital twin lifecycle. This progression reportedly builds upon the consortium’s expertise in digital twin methodology and enabling technology. It expands the DTC’s focus to cover the key domains and disciplines throughout the digital engineering ecosystem, including Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE), digital thread, an

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Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 10, 2024

(Credit: Richard Lacasse Communications) SAINT-GEORGES — Norea Capital joins brothers Pierre and Francis Pomerleau, as well as the employee shareholders of Beaubois, by acquiring over 40% of the company’s shares. This investment hopes to allow the company to implement its acquisition strategy in the United States. It will also support the company in its goal of becoming a reference in automation in North America.

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E&T

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Breaking a 147-year tradition, the more than 300 line umpires who officiate matches during the Wimbledon championships 2025 will be replaced by Live Electronic Line Calling (Live ELC).

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Manufacturing Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Tributes have been paid after the death of Ratan Tata, a former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Group.

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E&T

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The government has been urged to provide £1.9bn annually to support offshore oil and gas workers to transition over to the renewable energy sector.

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Manufacturing Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Babcock International cut steel on HMS Formidable, the third of five Inspiration Class frigates the company is building for the Royal Navy at its Rosyth facility in Scotland, marking the official start of the ship’s build programme.

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E&T

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A new report by the government-industry Floating Offshore Wind Taskforce shows that the global pipeline of floating offshore wind projects has expanded in the last 12 months from 285 to 316, which equates to an increase of 244GW to 266GW.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Cisco's AI Security Portal contains resources to help you secure your AI implementation, whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field.

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Baxter is scaling production across its global locations and is working with FDA on temporary importation of products to increase available inventory.

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MBT

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The plant is the first new Dixie-brand facility to open in more than 30 years.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Source: Dillon Manufacturing Inc. Dillon Manufacturing ’s extra-long hard jaws are designed to provide extended reach to enable the machining of increasingly small diameters. Designed to maximize the potential of big bore chucks, these jaws can offer optimal center reach and versatility. Manufactured from 8620 steel for long-lasting performance, these hard jaws are compatible with 8″-15″ power chucks.

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