Mon.Jul 08, 2024

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Why Vacuum Gripping Excels in Intralogistics Applications

Automation World

Robotic end-of-arm vacuum gripping is ideal for automated picking and sorting of packaging made with plastic, foil, corrugated and paper.

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Aras Introduces New Supplier Collaboration Solutions

Gary Mintchell

I just posted about collaboration within an organization. Many companies now send news about supplier collaboration and relations. Supply chain has never been my focus in writing. My early career involved procurement and supplier relationships. This is more than a passing interest. Aras invited me to their customer conference this spring. I’ve been impressed with many of its initiatives and technology.

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Resilient Operations: The Ability to Bounce Back

Automation World

One lesson that recent disruptions to supply chains have taught manufacturers: They need to deploy strategies and technologies that strengthen the resilience of their manufacturing operations and supply chains.

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Emerson visualization and automation solutions underpin a marine demonstration configuration

Design World

Emerson now offers a free template configuration for marine applications, based on its Movicon.NExT HMI/SCADA system, its PACSystems edge controllers, industrial panel PCs, and other control and networking products. This marine demonstration configuration provides a comprehensive user visualization and interface experience, and it is available free of charge so designers and shipbuilders can accelerate their… The post Emerson visualization and automation solutions underpin a marine demonst

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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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Upgrading 30-Year-Old Legacy Control and I/O

Automation World

The control system upgrade at Varland Plating is transitioning the company from use of serial communications to Ethernet with modern SCADA and analytic capabilities.

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Who Are the Plastic Recycling Champions?

Plastics Today

The countries, companies, and influencers leading the pack in plastic packaging recycling and sustainability around the world.

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Brain-controlled prosthesis creates natural gait for amputees

Robotics Business Review

With the new technique, seven patients were able to walk faster, avoid obstacles, and climb stairs more naturally than people with a traditional amputation. | Credit: Hugh Herr and Hyungeun Song State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help people with amputations achieve a natural walking gait, but they don’t give the user full neural control over the limb.

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The Future of Ship Broking in a World of AI 

Robotics Automation News

The ship broking industry has always been reliant on building strong personal relationships that are based on expertise and trust. As we enter a new world of technology, shipbroker jobs are being revolutionised by numerous innovations – most importantly artificial intelligence (AI).

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Webinar: Automated fulfillment with picking and mobile robots

Robotics Business Review

How can product brands, retailers, and third-party logistics providers keep up with ever-changing demand? Automated fulfillment promises to help, from mobile robots and picking arms to a growing range of other systems. However, throwing technology at supply chain problems isn’t enough to solve them in the long term. Warehouse operators looking to add or expand automation can learn more about automated fulfillment in this free webinar.

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Strategies for Setting Goals: Navigate Your Finances

Robotics Automation News

In the vast sea of personal finance, setting clear and achievable goals serves as the compass guiding individuals toward financial success. Whether it’s saving for retirement, purchasing a home, or paying off debt, establishing financial goals provides a roadmap for effective money management.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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New climate data reveals June 2024 was the hottest on record across the globe

E&T

The EU’s climate monitoring service says that June 2024 was the hottest on record, marking a 13-month streak of unprecedented global heat.

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Interactive PDF Features: What You Need to Know

Robotics Automation News

In today’s age, businesses are always seeking new ways to connect with their target audience. An interactive PDF is a tool they often use for this purpose. But what exactly is an interactive PDF, and how can it positively impact your business?

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Kia Revolutionizes Auto Interiors with Sustainable Solution

Plastics Today

The Korean automaker collaborates with Bcomp to deploy flax fiber composites in Concept EV3 and Concept EV4 vehicles.

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Engineering and technology: who are Labour’s key ministers?

E&T

The Labour Party entered office on Friday after winning the general election in a long-expected landslide. Leader Keir Starmer swiftly appointed his cabinet and held their first meeting over the weekend. But who are the key appointments for the engineering and technology sectors?

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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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MSQ announces investment to advance QLD Manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: oksix/stock.adobe.com Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) has announced the first-of-its-kind 2024- 25 Annual Training Plan, delivering a $5.06 million-investment commitment to advancing Queensland manufacturing. The Annual Training Plan outlines 19 programs set to be rolled out from 1 July 2024, delivered across four investment priority areas.

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Revolutionizing Surveillance: Cameras with AI-Powered Object Detection

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

What if your cameras could not only record but also understand and interpret what they see?

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Victorian households aided in switching to all electric

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Victor/stock.adobe.com Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has announced projects to help households make the switch to all-electric which is also set to support local manufacturing. In an Australian first, the projects that are funded by the Residential Electrification Grants program are set to help more Victorians invest in a wide range of renewable technologies to achieve cheaper power bills and an all-electric home.

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Boeing accepts a plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over 737 Max crashes

Canadian Manufacturing

Boeing will plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two crashes of 737 Max jetliners that killed 346 people, the Justice Department said on Jul. 7, after the government determined the company violated an agreement that had protected it from prosecution for more than three years. Federal prosecutors gave Boeing the choice last week of entering a guilty plea and paying a fine as part of its sentence or facing a trial on the felony criminal charge of conspiracy to defraud the United S

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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Successful EVOS funding round comes to an end

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Michael Flippo/stock.adobe.com Australian manufacturer that specialises in fleet energy management and AC charging for electric vehicles (EVs), EVOS, has announced that it has secured $5m from existing investors during a funding round. The investment is set to enable the company to bring to market new technologies ideal for several EV charging use cases to address challenges for EV fleet operators, EV homeowners/renters, and strata companies.

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Sheet Metal Supply switches to full solar power operation

The Fabricator

Following the move into a new energy-efficient facility in Grayslake, Ill., and the addition of new equipment, architectural metal fabricator and supplier Sheet Metal Supply is now operating 100% on solar power. The company’s roof-mounted solar array, designed and installed by Verde Solutions.

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Grants to help semiconductor manufacturer venture into medtech

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Edelweiss/stock.adobe.com Hendon Semiconductors has announced that it has been offered a grant of up to $605,561 to support a critical project upgrading the facilities and equipment for the development and manufacturing of medical products at Hendon Semiconductors. The funding comes from the Government of South Australia ’s Economic Recovery Fund Round 1.

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Victaulic expanding in Pennsylvania

The Fabricator

Easton, Pa.-based Victaulic, a producer of grooved mechanical pipe joining and flow control systems, has announced plans for a $100 million expansion at its Lawrenceville, Pa., facility.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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Efficiency, Visibility, Scalability: Transform your warehouse operations with NetSuite WMS

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Katsiaryna/stock.adobe.com You know what it’s like. Your warehousing or manufacturing business has grown well – but you’ve also found yourself tangled in a web of disparate systems and clumsy manual processes. Now you’re dealing with hand-written notes, discrepancies, and clunky spreadsheets that break down whenever you give them a sideways glance.

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Software module automates 3D file to NC code

The Fabricator

Jetcam Intl. has launched a new 3D Unfolding software module developed in partnership with AutoPOL.

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Robotics and automation continue to boost collaboration and innovation

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: AROSE The relationship between the space and resources sectors in Australia continues to mature and is now attracting the attention of other industries. Increased partnerships between like-minded organisations, such as Robotics Australia Group and AROSE, are strengthening Australia’s robotics and automation ecosystem. The links between the space sector and other industries are growing stronger as a result.

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Four crew members complete year-long Mars mission simulation

E&T

Four crew members involved in a Nasa experiment designed to test the human impact of a year-long Mars mission have finally emerged from their craft after 378 days inside.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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How microtabbing holds fabricator's blanking operation together

The Fabricator

Standing next to some of the most advanced blanking automation available, shop employees wield hammers to remove parts from a nest. The irony is inescapable, and it’s a scenario fab shops like Dalsin Industries aim to avoid with microtabbing.

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Techmer PM Focused on Acquisitions and Investment

Plastics Today

From fibers to additive manufacturing to small-lot masterbatches and engineered compounds, the Tennessee-based materials design specialist continues to remake itself.

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Polystyvert secures $16M investment for styrenic plastics recycling plant

Canadian Manufacturing

Polystyvert demo plant. (CNW Group/Polystyvert) MONTRÉAL — Polystyvert, a company specializing in recycling technologies for styrenic plastics, closes the first part of its Series B funding with over $16 million. This investment will aid in constructing its first commercial plant in Québec, dedicated to recycling highly contaminated polystyrene waste.

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Talent Talk: Noncompete Agreements Are Illegal, Aren’t They?

Plastics Today

The Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule banning noncompetes nationwide with very few exceptions, but it faces a flurry of legal challenges.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!