Gary Mintchell
MAY 14, 2024
I heard from Hannover Messe that AVEVA was launching a hybrid/cloud MES solution. Being curious, I was able to talk with Rob McGreevy, Chief Product Officer, AVEVA about this. Why hybrid cloud MES? Today’s manufacturing is high speed/high volume, need to get closer to the edge, closer to the critical control, the machines, yet we need to move data from edge to cloud.
Design World
MAY 14, 2024
Siemens Digital Industries Software has created a new program to credential students, recognize career readiness, and help create a stronger pipeline of engineering talent to meet industry demands. The Siemens credentials are intended to supplement a formal degree by validating industry knowledge and skills. As part of the program, specific credentials will be piloted as… The post Penn State and CU Boulder add Siemens credential program appeared first on Design World.
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E&T
MAY 14, 2024
The world’s best regions for growing avocados are being threatened by climate change, which could lead to a major decline in harvests by 2050, a report has found.
Design World
MAY 14, 2024
EXAIR’s EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vac simplifies the filter change process when switching from vacuuming a dry material to a liquid or vice versa. Using minimal compressed air, the EasySwitch is a powerful pneumatic vacuum suitable for wet, dry light, and heavy applications. The fast and toolless conversion to vacuuming liquids is done by releasing one latch,… The post EasySwitch Vac simplifies the process of vacuuming wet and dry materials appeared first on Design World.
Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance
The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s
Robotics Business Review
MAY 14, 2024
Kyle Vogt, then president and CTO of Cruise, delivered a Robotics Summit & Expo keynote in 2019. Source: WTWH Media Kyle Vogt, the co-founder and former CEO of autonomous vehicle developer Cruise LLC, has launched a new startup: The Bot Company. Vogt posted to LinkedIn that the company has already raised $150 million from investors, but he didn’t give many details of its plans for service or household robots.
Design World
MAY 14, 2024
Akribis Systems announces a new addition to its varied motion control product line: RDM-A Series rod motors for space-constrained applications requiring high motor forces and smooth linear motion. RDM-A Series rod motors are compact and feature a tubular design to distribute magnetic flux evenly along the circumference of the stator. With this approach, they achieve… The post Akribis announces compact rod motors for effective linear thrust generation appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Design World
MAY 14, 2024
Edited By Mike Santora IperionX Limited (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX) and Vegas Fastener Manufacturing, LLC (Vegas Fastener) have agreed to partner to develop and manufacture titanium alloy fasteners and precision components with IperionX’s advanced titanium products. Vegas Fastener, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance fasteners… The post IperionX and Vegas Fastener to co-produce titanium fasteners for U.S.
Control.com
MAY 14, 2024
The Automate Show is a great place to get a pulse on the tech that will be driving industrial automation. From the demos and displays, what kind of trends can we expect throughout 2024 and beyond?
Design World
MAY 14, 2024
Modern cars use smaller and more compact components in the production process, presenting a new challenge for automotive technicians trying to access already hard-to-reach fasteners. As the mechanics of cars evolve, tools need to evolve as well, and GEARWRENCH is elevating access under the hood with the reinvented 120XP Ratchets. The next generation of the… The post GEARWRENCH launches newly designed 120XP ratchets appeared first on Design World.
Robotics Business Review
MAY 14, 2024
The compact LTM-CI from STIWA is optimized for small part assembly. | Source: FAULHABER STIWA is an experienced developer of compact mechatronic systems that can perform a series of consecutive product steps autonomously. The Austrian machine manufacturer said its LTM-CI is optimized for small parts assembly. Compact automation can be essential for end users that want to automate but don’t have the space for a large system.
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Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.
Design World
MAY 14, 2024
Industrial engineers spend a lot of time writing code for programs that will run machines in the plant, on the packaging line, or in a warehouse. The problem is, however, there’s no standard best practices for version control or disaster recovery. Copia Automation, a four-year-old start-up, is changing that by applying IT-based DevOps to the… The post DevOps tools deliver source code quality control to industrial automation appeared first on Design World.
MRPEasy
MAY 14, 2024
David Altemir, President of Dallas-based manufacturing consultancy Altemir Consulting writes about what manufacturers need and where they could find it. The following article was written by Dallas-based independent manufacturing consultant David Altemir, President of Altemir Consulting. Intro Our system-agnostic manufacturing consulting practice helps manufacturers of all sizes to select, implement, and operate ERP systems.
Design World
MAY 14, 2024
A “compact automation” is a mechatronic system that performs consecutive production steps autonomously. Compact refers to the millimeter and centimeter-sized range of dimensions of the products to be processed. Designing and constructing such systems is one of the core activities of the Austrian machine manufacturer STIWA. Its modular system LTM-CI has been optimized for small… The post At least 60 million strokes appeared first on Design World.
i4.0 today
MAY 14, 2024
A new multimillion-pound project led by Heriot-Watt University’s global research institute for net zero is using AI to slash the time and cost involved in modelling carbon capture and storage (CCS) methods. Called ECO-AI, the research team is developing specialist AI techniques for scientific computing, material discovery and financial forecasting, to enable efficient CO2 capture and storage in deep geological formations whilst setting out the financial implications in deploying these techniques
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Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.
Control.com
MAY 14, 2024
Taking cues from biology and putting bacteria to work are allowing Festo to develop new automation processes. These technologies were on display at Hannover Messe 2024.
E&T
MAY 14, 2024
As ground is broken on Sumitomo Electric’s new £350m subsea cable manufacturing plant in the Scottish Highlands, it has also been announced that the Japanese company is the preferred bidder for the new Shetland 2 undersea cable.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MAY 14, 2024
Image: pinkrabbit/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government has announced $21 billion of new funding initiatives under the Future Made in Australia Act strategic framework. Five industries are targeted by the budget including renewable hydrogen, critical minerals processing, green metals, low carbon liquid fuels and clean energy manufacturing, including battery and solar panel supply chains.
Modern Machine Shop
MAY 14, 2024
My dad was a machinist for a few years and then he ended up becoming a mechanic. He taught me a lot and wanted me to be able to fix whatever around the house myself. Anytime something broke around the house, he would pull me over and be like, “Alright, I'm going to show you how this works and how we're going to fix it.” I went to technical high school to study electrical.
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Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.
Canadian Manufacturing
MAY 14, 2024
A Japanese company has announced it will build an approximately $1.6-billion plant in Ontario’s Niagara Region that will make a key electric vehicle battery component as part of Honda’s supply chain in the province. Honda announced recently that it is building an electric vehicle battery plant next to its Alliston, Ont., assembly plant, which it is retooling to produce fully electric vehicles as part of a $15-billion project to create a supply chain in the province for the automaker.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MAY 14, 2024
Image: Summit Art Creations/stock.adobe.com The 2024-25 Budget sees Defence funding increase by $50 billion to $764.6 billion over the decade to support a more capable Defence Force that can safeguard Australia’s security. The Albanese Government’s commitment to Defence is an investment to ensure both Australians are kept safe, and jobs and opportunities are delivered right across the country.
Plastics Today
MAY 14, 2024
Its additives, made from waste plastics using a proprietary molecular recycling technology, helped one extruder to increase line speeds at the same fixed costs without affecting product quality, durability, or performance.
MRPEasy
MAY 14, 2024
“MRPeasy continues to provide the highest bang per buck for small manufacturers,” says David Altemir, President of Altemir Consulting. The following article was written by Dallas-based independent manufacturing consultant David Altemir, President of Altemir Consulting. Intro Our system-agnostic manufacturing consulting practice helps manufacturers of all sizes to select, implement, and operate ERP systems.
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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).
Metrology
MAY 14, 2024
MAS's cutting-edge QC Plus software allows the robot to scan a component, create custom paths, and adapt it with zero input from a robot operator. Integrating with FerRobotics’ patented Active Compliant Technology (ACT) enables the robot to use varying force when sanding, delivering the best quality. The post 3D Scanning Updates Robot Motion Path Delivering Intelligent Adaptive Part Sanding appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Robotics Automation News
MAY 14, 2024
Outrider, a developer of autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, has been issued its latest patent, US Patent No 11,927,676, for the “Systems and Methods for Determining an Articulated Trailer Angle”.
The Fabricator
MAY 14, 2024
Metal forming guru Steve Benson dives into the differences between the press brake and panel bender.
Canadian Manufacturing
MAY 14, 2024
This new clinker product will be used to produce a 100% recycled cement during this pilot, which will in turn be employed in ready mix concrete operations to produce a 100% recycled concrete product. (CNW Group/Lafarge Canada Inc.) TORONTO — Lafarge Canada and Geocycle Canada, members Holcim Group, announce the completion of a pilot at the Lafarge Brookfield Cement Plant (Nova Scotia) to produce clinker made of recycled minerals recovered from waste sources, which can potentially reduce CO
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
MAY 14, 2024
Oshkosh Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AUSACORP S.L. (AUSA), a manufacturer of wheeled dumpers, rough-terrain forklifts, and telehandlers.
E&T
MAY 14, 2024
Investment firm Apollo Global is reportedly in talks with Intel to finance the expansion of the chip giant’s operations in Kildare, Ireland.
The Fabricator
MAY 14, 2024
Valmont Industries Inc. will expand its Jasper, Tenn., operations, investing more than $6 million to increase production of vital infrastructure.
Drives & Controls
MAY 14, 2024
ABB Robotics has announced an AMR (autonomous mobile robot) equipped with AI-based Visual Slam (simultaneous localisation and mapping) navigation technology, allowing first-time robot users to program and operate entire fleets of AMRs. The new capabilities simplify configuration of the AMR T702 trolley robot and can cut commissioning times by up to 20%.
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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?
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