Automation World
AUGUST 6, 2024
Since implementing the Chef system, Amy’s Kitchen has improved product consistency of runs by 12%, reduced food giveaway by 4% and increased labor productivity by 17%.
Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 6, 2024
This product is not in my sweet spot, but it’s one of those applications I’d have loved in a previous stop in my career. Compatio AI has unveiled Compatio Configure. The tool is aimed at the electrical and industrial automation industries, providing insights into product compatibility and application relevance. It enables staff, regardless of experience level, to configure solutions adhering to technical specifications, intricate inter-product compatibility and sales history.
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Automation World
AUGUST 6, 2024
By adopting the Kipster concept and specifying ABB drives as a requirement for their operations, MPS Egg Farms moves a big step closer to achieving its goal of full circularity in egg farming.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 6, 2024
Figure AI Inc. today unveiled its second-generation humanoid robot. Figure 02 refines every element of the original Figure 01 design, and the company said it is one step closer to its goal of selling production humanoids to industrial users. Figure AI received a 2024 RBR50 Innovation Award for the accelerated pace of development that it demonstrated last year.
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
Automation World
AUGUST 6, 2024
A marine diesel engine manufacturer integrates artificial intelligence into its operations and, within 90 days, the application detected 20 real-time events, prevented more than $4.5 million in engine damage and delivered a 10x project ROI.
Design World
AUGUST 6, 2024
OKW’s robust DATEC-POCKET-BOX can now accommodate N, AA, AAA, and 9 V cells for a wide range of handheld electronics. These pocket-sized plastic enclosures are ideal for measurement and control, remote controls, pulse generation for ultrasound and infrared, sensors, optoelectronics, mobile data recording, and wireless communications. Ergonomic DATEC-POCKET-BOX’s thin profile makes it comfortable to… The post Wide choice of battery options for OKW’s handheld DATEC-POCKET-BOX appeared first
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Design World
AUGUST 6, 2024
Traco Power recently announced the new THN 10UIR series of 10-Watt full-featured dc-dc converters with ultra-wide 9 to 75 or 14 to 160 Vdc input ranges in a compact 1 x 1 in. footprint. These new high-performance dc-dc converters have an ultra-wide 12:1 input voltage range with a dedicated holdup capacitor connection that satisfies EN… The post Traco Power launches new dc-dc converters appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
AUGUST 6, 2024
While traditional PLC suppliers offer established software and support, the low-cost, highly customizable nature of Arduino and Pi systems is driving their adoption in industrial settings.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 6, 2024
Soft Robotics spinoff Oxiptal AI’s vision tech can detect bruises on produce, excess fat on proteins, burn marks on snacks, and more. | Credit: Oxipital AI After two straight record years during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial robot sales have crashed back to reality, especially in North America. According to industry association A3, sales of industrial robots in North America declined 30% in 2023.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 6, 2024
Although Kapco Metal Stamping has just begun using generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, the potential use cases could change how business leaders communicate.
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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
AUGUST 6, 2024
How do you build the supply chain for the emerging field of quantum technology? Look to NIST’s MATTR service, which can determine the capabilities needed.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 6, 2024
California-based Origin Materials calls the patent-pending tethered cap design “simple, clever, and user-friendly.
E&T
AUGUST 6, 2024
A study has found that even though modern commercial aircraft emit less carbon than their predecessors, they could be contributing more to climate change due to their longer-lived planet-warming contrails.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 6, 2024
Image: moodboard/stock.adobe.com Australia’s peak steel body, the Australian Steel Institute (ASI), is asking for government support for local steel fabricators and manufacturers, after research revealed the local industry is being seriously undercut by imports. An ASI survey of steel fabricators and manufacturers in July 2024 revealed 86 per cent had reduced profit margins because of cheap imported fabricated steel, which is being priced between 15 and 50 per cent lower than the local offer.
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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
AUGUST 6, 2024
In order to connect automation devices using diverse protocols, Bosch Rexroth adopts HMS Networks’s Anybus Communicator facilitating intelligent monitoring and operation.
MRPEasy
AUGUST 6, 2024
Allied Global Engineering is a multinational engineering group with ambitious plans to unify long-standing engineering businesses in the UK. The recent implementation of MRPeasy in one of their recently acquired subsidiaries is setting the stage for sustainable growth and increased efficiency. Celebrating the legacy of the UK’s precision engineering EGL Vaughan is a CNC milling […] The post Precision Engineering Company Cuts Administrative Load by 70% with MRP Software appeared first on Bl
E&T
AUGUST 6, 2024
Ofwat has proposed a £168m of fines for three water companies for failings in managing their wastewater.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 6, 2024
Dutton’s plan to repurpose coal plant sites for nuclear reactors needs skilled workforce despite some of the infrastructure already being in place. Image: annavaczistock.adobe.com Opposition leader Peter Dutton recently announced seven sites for reactors, unveiling his long-awaited policy for nuclear power with the claim that operations could start in the 2030s.
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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.
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 6, 2024
Robotics technology has been integrated into business productivity, transforming industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and home assistance. With this growth comes a new set of cybersecurity issues to address in keeping robotics safe. As robots become an integral part of everyday life, protection from cyber threats becomes paramount.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 6, 2024
Image: Jelena Rnjak-Kovacina/UNSW Engineers at UNSW have weaved their magic to create a new material made of silk that could ultimately help regenerate heart tissue. UNSW researchers, led by Associate Professor Jelena Rnjak-Kovacina, have created a biocompatible material that supports tissue regeneration and offers a more accurate representation of human biology.
Modern Machine Shop
AUGUST 6, 2024
Source: ECI Software Solutions Inc. (all) ECI Software Solutions is showcasing Alora, a machine monitoring system designed to connect and analyze shop floor and ERP data in real time. By triggering actions that reduce downtime, scrap and equipment failure, Alora can increase utilization of existing machinery and staff, enabling machine operators and managers to maximize their impact on production performance.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 6, 2024
Image: Boeing Defence Australia Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has welcomed 16 trainee Aerospace Workers to its P-8A Poseidon Through Life Support program in the first stage of a two-year recruitment drive. The trainees have commenced their six-month Certificate II in Aeroskills with South Australian Registered Training Organisation, Flight One School of Engineering.
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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).
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
AUGUST 6, 2024
Discover how Business Development Manager Shawn C.'s volunteering through the Time2Give program made a difference for sea turtles and her wellbeing, too.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 6, 2024
Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adoe.com The Western Australian Government has committed $645,000 to open the State’s first medical manufacturing facility to help patients fight antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Medical Research minister Stephen Dawson said the new phage manufacturing unit uses groundbreaking technology that could transform the lives of those battling infections that no longer respond to antibiotic treatment. “This is a lifesaving new treatment that brings new hope to those W
Plastics Today
AUGUST 6, 2024
The band visited Furnace Record Pressing last month and took part in pressing a splatter version of its “Ride the Lightning” album.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 6, 2024
Image: Bruce/stock.adobe.com A University of Wollongong’s researcher has been awarded grants to spearhead innovative projects in energy solutions. The university has announced that Dr Nana Wang, a researcher in the Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, has been awarded the prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships.
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?
E&T
AUGUST 6, 2024
Riverlane, which is based in Cambridge, has raised $75m (£59m) to fund development on its “groundbreaking” quantum error correction (QEC) technology.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 6, 2024
Image: AMGC The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) is backing two mining technology projects–from mDetect and EQ Resources–that are utilising cosmic rays and hyperspectral imaging for safety and access to strategically important materials. The first project is from mDetect, a Swinburne University spinout specialising in astrophysics research into muons, a type of subatomic particle that results from the Earth’s atmosphere being hit by cosmic rays, which fall harmlessly and constantly d
The Fabricator
AUGUST 6, 2024
HMG Paints Ltd. has launched a new line of hybrid coatings designed for metal fabricators.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 6, 2024
Industry professionals gather at MEGATRANS2024, Australia’s largest logistics conference and exhibition. Image: Prime Creative Media MEGATRANS2024 represents a significant milestone for Australia’s logistics and manufacturing sectors, focusing on the theme of sustainable supply chains and warehouses. As Australia’s largest integrated conference and exhibition dedicated to the logistics industry, the MEGATRANS2024 event will gather industry professionals, companies, and innovators to discuss and
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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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