Automation World

MAY 22, 2024

Siemens continues to expand its cloud-based digital thread software-as-a-service for manufacturers of all sizes with new product additions and Microsoft Azure availability.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 22, 2024

A recent cadaver trial showcased AiM’s robot in a fully direct MRI-guided procedure for bilateral deep brain stimulation lead placement. | Source: AiM Medical Robotics AiM Medical Robotics is taking the next steps to validate its robot for deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s patients. The company is partnering with the Surgical Navigation and Robotics (SNR) Lab at Harvard and has entered into a clinical research agreement with the Clinical Trial Office at Brigham and Women’s

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Design World

MAY 22, 2024

Multidrop capability is included in several IEEE single-pair Ethernet (SPE) standards, including 802.3cg substandards 10BASE-T1S and 10BASE-T1M and the newer 802.3da, which provides enhancements to 10BASE-T1M. This article begins with a brief review of SPE multidrop standards and then digs into the bus timing requirements and the use of Physical Layer Collision Avoidance (PLCA) and […] The post How does multidrop SPE work?

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Automation World

MAY 22, 2024

Definitions of the digital thread tend to vary, but Siemens’ bills of material approach gets to the core of data usage from engineering design through to the supply chain.

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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

MAY 22, 2024

ASM’s new posiwire sensors, the WST61, WST85 and WST21, combine linear position determination and inclination measurement, ensuring easy installation and cost-effectiveness. In many applications, such as telescopic crane booms, transport cranes, machines for the pharmaceutical industry and in medical technology, both linear position and inclination need to be determined.

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Automation World

MAY 22, 2024

Regulatory frameworks and the Cyber Resilience Act aim to address cybersecurity deficiencies in industrial networking products with digital elements.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 22, 2024

The human resources department of one large company I worked for traveled to the various manufacturing sites leading management seminars. I can still remember one where they put up one of those consultant’s 2×2 matrices. They compared “feel for people” versus “intellectual control of emotions.” Good and Poor. Of course, the top right box was good in each category.

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Design World

MAY 22, 2024

Materials: Acetal, Brass, Stainless Steel Bore Size: 0.125 in. (2mm) – 0.6250 in. (14mm) Outer Diameter: 0.25 in. (6.3mm) – 0.625 in. (25.41mm) Length(closed): 1.5 in. (38.1mm) – 10.1 in. (256mm) Stainless steel telescoping universal joints are offered in a number of sizes and are heat and corrosion-resistant. Telescoping miniature universal joints feature zero backlash […] The post COMMERCIAL TELESCOPING UNIVERSAL JOINTS from SDP/SI appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 22, 2024

The Cumbria Robotics Cluster had its official launch at the HRAICE event. Source: Industrial Solutions Hub Among the ingredients for a successful regional robotics cluster are an industry focus and institutional support. The Cumbria Robotics Cluster yesterday marked its official launch in the U.K. It builds on nuclear decommissioning efforts and plans to work with other organizations to build recognition of the county in northwestern England as a globally recognized center of excellence for fiel

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Design World

MAY 22, 2024

AVAILABLE IN: Materials: Acetal Bore Size: 1/8-in. (2mm) – 3/8-in. (10mm) Outer Diameter: 1/4-in. (6.3mm) – 5/8-in. (15.9mm) Length: 3/4-in. (19mm) – 4 13/32-in. (111.8mm) Plastic universal joints are inexpensive, dampen vibration, electrically insulating, and are well suited for low-torque applications. We offer a wide variety of sizes and styles as standard catalog items.

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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?

Industry Week

MAY 22, 2024

IndustryWeek’s 2024 technology survey digs into data collection and analysis, cuts through AI hype, indicates new interest in automation and suggests one of our predictions this year was completely wrong.

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Design World

MAY 22, 2024

AutomationDirect has added new discrete and relay I/O expansion modules to the Productivity PLC family. For the Productivity1000 PLC series, a 4-channel, high-current relay output module is now available. This module provides up to 7A/point for both DC and AC control circuits and features four Form C (normally open/normally closed) contacts. For the Productivity2000 PLC… The post Productivity1000 and Productivity2000 relay & TTL modules from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design W

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 22, 2024

Hokuyo’s YLM-10LX 3D uses Lumotive’s patented LCM optical beamforming for robotics applications. Source: Lumotive Perception technology continues to evolve for autonomous systems, becoming more robust and compact. Lumotive and Hokuyo Automatic Co. today announced the commercial release of the YLM-10LX 3D lidar sensor, which they claimed “represents a major leap forward in applying solid-state, programmable optics to transform 3D sensing.” The product uses Lumotive’s

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E&T

MAY 22, 2024

Rolls-Royce SMR is partnering with the University of Sheffield to launch a new facility to manufacture and test prototype modules for its small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear power plants.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 22, 2024

The latest iteration of Glide leverages a sleek design, smaller footprint and an affordable price. | Credit: Glidance Glidance this week unveiled the latest generation of its Glide robot that offers autonomous mobility assistance for the visually impaired. Glidance is also now ready to begin commercialization by launching its deposit program for interested customers who can reserve a robot with a down payment.

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Control.com

MAY 22, 2024

This article will focus on the basic building blocks of the Python programming language that are core to interacting with programs, including strings, integers, floats, and booleans.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 22, 2024

Source | Getty Images As we mark the halfway point of 2024, it’s a good time to take a moment to step back and assess where everything is, and whether any improvements can be made. While this is a useful tip for your own personal growth, it’s also just as of importance for your work life. Are you an engineer, a technician, a manager, a business owner?

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Plastics Today

MAY 22, 2024

Smart manufacturing tools can be surprisingly inexpensive and simple to install and use. Ananth Seshan is on a mission to bring the technology to small and medium size manufacturers.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MAY 22, 2024

The new 2024 Global Networking Trends Report is a compelling look at networking readiness among global IT organizations. We heard from 2,050 IT professionals in 13 countries about their investment strategies and the advanced architectures and capabilities they believe will prove transformational within the next two years.

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E&T

MAY 22, 2024

The UK government has announced that Wylfa is its preferred site for the UK’s third mega-nuclear power station and will now start launching talks with global energy firms to explore the building of it.

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Automation Mag

MAY 22, 2024

SICK held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on a $64 million expansion at the SICK Office and Customer Resource Building in Bloomington, the company’s North American headquarters. The company shared that the expansion provides an additional 139,000 square feet on four floors, each designed with purpose and functionality of labs, including engineering, vision software and applications, robotics, conveyors, and research & development.

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Plastics Today

MAY 22, 2024

The explosions released millions of pounds of extremely hazardous substances.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 22, 2024

CNC machining is the new-age solution for most of the stainless steel fabrication work. The precision, speed and repeatability of the CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines far outweigh any old school method followed. It can be employed in stainless steel fabrication as it is a versatile metal for crafting complex parts and components.

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Plastics Today

MAY 22, 2024

Take these precautions to protect your workforce from harmful indoor off-gassing.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 22, 2024

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is not just a necessity but a critical component in safeguarding a business’s assets and reputation. As threats evolve and become more sophisticated, businesses of all sizes must prioritize robust cybersecurity practices to protect their information and systems.

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E&T

MAY 22, 2024

A new study by World Weather Attribution (WWA) has found that the total rainfall experienced during autumn and winter 2023/24 was made 10 times more likely and was 20% wetter due to human-induced climate change.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 22, 2024

In the crowded marketplace of Amazon, maximizing your product visibility is crucial for standing out among millions of listings. From optimizing your product listings to leveraging powerful tools like the smartminded Keyword Tool, there are several strategies you can employ to increase your chances of success.

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Plastics Today

MAY 22, 2024

Currently reliant on the automotive sector, Engel’s low-cost machine builder seeks to diversify its customer base by supplying the medical and packaging sectors.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 22, 2024

As we continue to move further into our technologically-enriched lives, the internet continues to dominate our day-to-day activities. From talking to friends and shopping to learning new things or traveling the world, this technology enables us to do this and more from the comfort of our homes. Nevertheless, a veritable doubt exists.

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ATS

MAY 22, 2024

Share There’s always a risk of sudden and unexpected failures, even with an effective preventive maintenance strategy in place. An emergency maintenance strategy ensures the team knows what to do when this kind of thing happens. This blog answers the questions, “What is emergency maintenance and what’s involved in planning for it?” What is emergency maintenance?

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