Gary Mintchell
JUNE 6, 2024
My last post concerned using new technologies for specification development. Extending use cases of technology into other realms of administrative work, this release from Galorath announces their new product, SEERai, an advanced chat-based generative artificial intelligence (AI) built specifically to assist digital engineers and engineering professionals plan and estimate projects.
Design World
JUNE 6, 2024
Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s employees and executive leadership team are assembling 100 Jared boxes, delivered to a local medical center to provide young patients entertainment while they navigate their hospital experience. Mitsubishi Electric Automation is proud to support community organizations through its VISION Committee (Volunteers, Involved, Serving, Identifying, and Organizing Needs).
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Robotics Business Review
JUNE 6, 2024
Joby Aviation says it hopes to eventually use Xwing technology for fully autonomous operations. | Source: Joby Aviation Joby Aviation Inc. this week announced that it is acquiring the autonomy division of Xwing Inc. The acquisition will cover all of Xwing’s existing automation and autonomy technology activities and was paid for with Joby shares.
Design World
JUNE 6, 2024
Novotechnik, U.S. now adds the CAN J1939 interface to the RFC4800 Series of touchless angle sensors measuring angular position up to 360°, turn direction, turns, speed, and operational status. The RFC 4800 can provide one or two output channels. It can take the place of an optical encoder but with longer life and robustness. The… The post Touchless angle sensors – CAN SAE J1939 Interface 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
JUNE 6, 2024
maxon provides motion controllers, and Balluff offers sensors for warehouse automation. Source: maxon motor When looking to boost productivity and eliminate mundane manual tasks in the warehouse, adding robots is a good start, but it’s not enough. Speed, scalability, sustainability, and upskilling the workforce are also essential for long-term success.
Design World
JUNE 6, 2024
DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, invites attendees at Open Sauce 2024 to visit its booth, #A10.1-A10.2, June 14-16 at the Cow Palace Arena and Event Center in San Francisco. Visitors to DigiKey’s booth can learn more about the company’s… The post DigiKey to exhibit and give away multiple XRP Open-Robotics Platforms at Open Sauce 2024 appeared first on Design W
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Design World
JUNE 6, 2024
Norwegian energy producer Equinor has chosen Emerson to provide advanced well completion monitoring systems for its Rosebank oil and gas field development offshore in the United Kingdom. Emerson’s suite of Roxar downhole monitoring tools will empower Equinor to use advanced oil recovery techniques, optimize reservoir performance, and verify well integrity in real-time.
Plastics Today
JUNE 6, 2024
Plastic materials expert speaks out on issues ranging from carbon emissions to microplastics and human health.
Design World
JUNE 6, 2024
Whether consciously or subconsciously touch points form the foundation for customers to perceive and make decisions regarding the products they choose. Touch points drive the quality of customer experiences, and serve as the basis for the resulting relationship. This is why it is so important to understand the impact that touch points can have on… The post Why touch points matter to automotive design appeared first on Design World.
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 6, 2024
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and Foxconn CEO Young Liu celebrate their cooperation. | Source: Foxconn Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, this week said they plan to jointly build an advanced computing center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. At the core of the center will be the NVIDIA Blackwell platform. The companies made the announcement at Computex 2024.
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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.
NIST Manufacturing
JUNE 6, 2024
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Engineering Laboratory (EL) Materials and Structural Systems Division (MSSD) studies the durability and service life of infrastructure materials (polymer, concrete, engineered composites) for
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 6, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article was syndicated from The Robot Report’s sibling site MassDevice. The da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system. | Source: Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Inc. yesterday announced yesterday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared a labeling revision for its da Vinci X and Xi surgical robotic platforms and radical prostatectomy.
Control.com
JUNE 6, 2024
Customers will now be able to communicate via EtherNet/IP on their Caparoc circuit breaker system with the release of the new EtherNet/IP power module.
E&T
JUNE 6, 2024
Global investment in clean energy technologies and infrastructure is expected to hit $2tn (£1.6bn) in 2024, twice that likely spent on fossil fuels, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said.
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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.
Seeburger
JUNE 6, 2024
How do you create synergies created between information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) in industry and manufacturing? And where does a MES (Manufacturing Execution System) come into play here? Discover how merging data and technologies increases efficiency and gives you a more integrated view of the production process.
CMTC Manufacturing Tech
JUNE 6, 2024
In California, labor laws constantly change and evolve with each passing year. While these updates ultimately help to address emerging workplace issues and enhance employee protections, they also create new compliance obligations for CA employers , which can cause extra stress. To help California manufacturers navigate these changes and ensure compliance, we’ve put together an overview to highlight what’s new in California labor laws for 2024.
Modern Machine Shop
JUNE 6, 2024
DMG MORI held its 2024 Innovation Days event at its Chicago solutions center May 7-10. The theme of the event was “Machining Transformation,” which is also the name of the platform the company announced to help manufacturers address a range of challenges. From labor shortages and supply chain complexities to an increasing variety of part numbers and environmental concerns, shops today face many challenges, and machining technology suppliers are evolving to meet these challenges.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 6, 2024
Image: DefenceSA The Defence Innovation Partnership will soon be accepting applications from South Australian industry and researchers under the latest round of its $2.4 million Activator Fund. Launched in 2023, the Activator Fund is designed to speed up the translation of innovative defence technology into real-world capability for the Australian Defence Force.
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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.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JUNE 6, 2024
See how administrators can use AI Assistant to effortlessly manage firewall devices, configure policies, and access reference materials whenever required, streamlining their workflow and boosting overall efficiency.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 6, 2024
Image: Soonthorn/stock.adobe.com Upcoming state budget to include $26 billion towards the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan over the next four years. Premier Steven Miles announced the investment which is set to supercharge renewable energy , storage, and transmission is the largest investment in the nation. “One thing I’m particularly passionate about is our state’s transition to renewables and the economic opportunity that transition can bring.
The Fabricator
JUNE 6, 2024
Sylvan has announced the addition of Anchor Conveyor Products, an engineering and fabrication contractor focused on industrial conveyor systems, to its platform.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 6, 2024
Image: City of Whittlesea Located in Melbourne’s North, Thomastown and Epping are an established and industrious manufacturing base, collectively home to over 7,600 businesses, employing 39,000 workers. Manufacturing is the leading sector in Thomastown and fifth highest in Epping. The local eco-system is recognised as a key ingredient in the ongoing vitality of the area, which continues to diversify, expand and develop, despite challenging tough market conditions.
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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).
The Fabricator
JUNE 6, 2024
Ward Manufacturing Co. has acquired The Line Group, an Arlington Heights, Ill., manufacturer of precision metal stampings, metal fabrications, and electromechanical assemblies. The Line Group’s operations and key production staff have been transitioned to the Ward Manufacturing facility in.
Motion Control Tips
JUNE 6, 2024
Bodine Electric Company has introduced 12 new brushless dc hypoid hollow shaft gearmotors. The type 42B-25H2 and 42B-30H3 geared motors combine a brushless dc, 130 Vdc motor with two hypoid gearheads. When used with a brushless dc motion control these gear motors deliver maintenance-free performance with high starting torque and linear speed-torque characteristics.
The Fabricator
JUNE 6, 2024
Three decades ago, the Independent Welding Distributors Association formed the Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative and shortly afterward merged with the Key Distribution Group.
E&T
JUNE 6, 2024
Quantinuum has announced that its H-Series processor has surpassed the ability to be simulated by the world’s best supercomputers, enabling the company to “extend the lead in the race towards fault tolerant quantum computing”.
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
JUNE 6, 2024
TSM Metal Works, a family-owned metal fabrication company, has announced plans to build a $500,000 manufacturing facility in Crossville, Tenn., creating 20 jobs.
Motion Control Tips
JUNE 6, 2024
Novotechnik, U.S. has added the CAN J1939 interface to the RFC4800 Series of touchless angle sensors measuring angular position up to 360°, turn direction, turns, speed and operational status. The RFC 4800 can provide one or two output channels and can take the place of an optical encoder but with longer life and robustness. The […] The post Touchless angle sensors feature CAN SAE J1939 interface appeared first on Motion Control Tips.
The Fabricator
JUNE 6, 2024
Special ProductsandManufacturing (SPM) purchased its first punch/laser combo more than a decade ago. The Texas-based contract fabricator (No. 39 on the 2024 FAB 40) now has four automated systems that together have reshaped the company’s blanking operation.
Plastics Today
JUNE 6, 2024
A global supplier of micro-audio components, Knowles Corp. now offers its precision miniaturization capabilities to the medical device sector at large.
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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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