September, 2022

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Emerson and Rockwell Automation Expand Cybersecurity Protections with Dragos

Automation World

Recent announcements highlight the extension of Emerson’s use of Dragos’s cybersecurity technology into its DeltaV DCS and Rockwell Automation’s use of responders from Dragos as part of its incident response program.

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IIoT solutions bring machine data to life to streamline and secure performance

Design World

IIoT solutions bring machine data to life to streamline and secure performance If you’re a machine builder trying to differentiate your company from the competition, you may be considering investing in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. Today, there are numerous cloud-based manufacturing technologies that can dramatically improve production efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline maintenance.… The post IIoT solutions bring machine data to life to streamline and secure perf

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Visibility & Resiliency: Letting Your Factory Work For You

Cisco Industrial Automation

I am consistently asked by our customers: How can manufacturers contain customer satisfaction without excessive overstock? How can manufacturers better predict the output of manufacturing? What is the impact of manpower, materials, and methods on OEE? Could there be a link between IT-OT infrastructure and manufacturing visibility and resiliency? Manufacturers are meeting these challenges by adopting a digital first model and many plan on accelerating their technology transformation to power real

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Get rid of horizontal alignment in strategy execution

Chris Hohmann

While flipping through a vintage (2015-2016) Harvard Business Review (printed) magazine, I was struck by the article “Why Strategy Execution Unravels—and What to Do About It” by Donald Sull, Rebecca Homkes, and Charles Sull. It seems that the problems described 10 years ago are still around us, namely horizontal alignment (coordination) in strategy execution.

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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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Identify Data Sets With Orphaned Data Enabling Appropriate Actions

Gary Mintchell

Steve Leeper, VP Systems Engineering and Marketing, and Carl D’Halluin, Chief Technology Officer of Datadobi , met with me recently to discuss data, unstructured data management, data migration, the company, and those poor little orphaned files and data left in storage long after they had useful life. I’ve been writing about the company’s products for about two years.

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Neubility partners with Samsung to launch delivery robots onto golf courses

Robotics Automation News

Delivery robots continue to expand their market while helping golf clubs’ technological makeover. Autonomous robot delivery platform startup Neubility has launched what it says is “the world’s first” self-driving robot service on a golf course. As part of that first start, Neubility has concluded an agreement with Korean Food Service Company, Samsung Welstory to provide […].

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ABB survey reveals re-industrialization at risk from global “education gap” in automation

Design World

· 80% of education professionals say robots and automation will shape the future of employment over the next ten years · Yet only one in four education establishments use robots in teaching programs despite planned investment in robotics and automation by 70% of US and European businesses over the next three years due to supply… The post ABB survey reveals re-industrialization at risk from global “education gap” in automation appeared first on Design World.

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Yamazaki Mazak accelerates their digital offerings with Cisco IoT and Design-In Program

Cisco Industrial Automation

By Marcus Smith and Ken Vanthielen. The Cisco IoT Design-In Program is a partnership framework providing unique benefits to customers and partners who integrate Cisco IoT technologies into their own solutions or products. The program helps machine builders and niche solution integrators to create repeatable, scalable, and reliable solutions with Cisco IoT technology embedded within.

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New car market ends five months of decline ahead of plate change

SMMT

UK new car registrations stabilise, up 1.2% to 68,858 units during traditionally quiet pre-plate change August. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake continues to grow, up 35.4%. Overall year to date market remains -35.3% down on pre-pandemic 2019. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND. DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE. The UK new car market rose by 1.2% in August, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Overcoming Autonomous Farming Misconceptions in California

Robotics Business Review

Monarch Tractor's recent petition to Cal/OSHA may have been denied, but this outcome is not the setback many fear. CEO Praveen Penmetsa shares why. The post Overcoming Autonomous Farming Misconceptions in California appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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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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Intel’s new AI chip enables ‘real-time learning for robots’

Robotics Automation News

Intel Labs, in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology and the Technical University of Munich, has introduced a new approach to neural network-based object learning. It specifically targets future applications like robotic assistants that interact with unconstrained environments, including in logistics, healthcare or elderly care. This research is a crucial step in improving the […].

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Big Data Collection and Analysis

Automation World

A look at key insights gathered recently from Automation World’s research into industry’s use of Big Data collection and analytics technologies.

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GE Digital achieves AWS Industrial Software competency status

Design World

GE Digital, a leading industrial software company, announced at HANNOVER MESSE USA that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Industrial Software Competency status. This designation recognizes that GE Digital provides an end-to-end toolchain for product design, production design, and production/operations on AWS to help customers run design and manufacturing entities without the need of… The post GE Digital achieves AWS Industrial Software competency status appeared first on Design Wor

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10 states ask Biden for ‘aggressive' action on single-use plastic buying

Plastics News

A coalition of 10 state attorneys general wants the Biden administration to limit federal buying of single-use plastics. The federal government is asking for input on a new plastics purchasing policy.

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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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‘Future of Manufacturing’ Report Released

Metrology

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Autodesk, Inc. have released the results of their collaborative multiphase research project on the ‘Future of Manufacturing.’ To provide industry and academic. The post ‘Future of Manufacturing’ Report Released appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Wheelstair – Start-Up Profile – Wheelchair Add-On Overcomes Operational Barriers

Robotics Business Review

Worldwide, over 10M people require a wheelchair, but these individuals often run up against barriers to their use. Wheelstair's solution, a wheelchair add-on technology, can overcome many of these obstacles. The post Wheelstair – Start-Up Profile – Wheelchair Add-On Overcomes Operational Barriers appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Autonomous truck maker Einride launches in Germany

Robotics Automation News

Autonomous truck startup Einride has launched into Europe’s largest transportation market – Germany. In conjunction with the official launch, Einride has signed an impressive list of local partners including global appliance leader Electrolux. Robert Falck, founder and CEO of Einride, says: “Germany is in the driving seat of Europe; where it goes others follow suit. […].

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3 Steps for Secure, Reliable Wireless Networks

Automation World

With the use of autonomous mobile robot and automated storage/retrieval systems growing, the need for safe, dependable Wi-Fi is critical. Moxa recommends three key steps to ensure viable industrial Wi-Fi connectivity.

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

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Doosan Robotics Announces Strategic Partnership with Industrial Automation Supply

Design World

Doosan Robotics Inc., one of the world’s leading service robot and cobot manufacturers, announced it has formed a strategic partnership with Industrial Automation Supply (IAS), New England’s only Phoenix Contact Automation Elite Distribution Partner. IAS will serve as partner and reseller of Doosan’s M, H, and A-SERIES cobots across the Northeast. Doosan’s four M-SERIES cobot… The post Doosan Robotics Announces Strategic Partnership with Industrial Automation Supply appeared first on Desig

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Azure ramping up to 3D print homes with recycled plastic

Plastics News

Culver City, Calif.-based Azure Printed Homes Inc. will use additive manufacturing and recycled plastic to create tiny houses, backyard studios, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — and maybe one day soon multistory modules.

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Camp introduces girls to manufacturing and helps find that ‘maker gene’

The Fabricator

Middle-school-age girls at a Chicago-area manufacturing camp discover their maker gene by working with metal, designing on CAD, and operating machines, power tools. The GADgET Girls Camp at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill., was part of the Nuts, Bolts,andThingamajigs summer camp series.

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Advanced Physical Layer Project Successfully Completed

Gary Mintchell

Advanced Physical Layer (APL) for Ethernet generated much hype for quite some time. Product may be coming your way before too long. After almost 4 years of close and fruitful collaboration among the four leading standards development organizations, FieldComm Group, ODVA, OPC Foundation, and PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI), combined with significant support from 12 major industry project partners, the participants are pleased to announce a successful completion of the APL Project.

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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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MicroVision’s lidar solution now supported on Nvidia’s autonomous vehicle platform

Robotics Automation News

MicroVision, a maker of MEMS-based solid-state automotive lidar and advanced driver-assistance systems, says its Mavin DR dynamic view lidar system is now supported on the Nvidia Drive AGX platform. Mavin DR, MicroVision’s lidar sensor featuring a dynamic field of view, delivers high resolution at all ranges and with low latency, enabling new ADAS safety features […].

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Global Growth in Robotics Expected to Hit Major Milestone by 2024

Automation World

Global annual robot installations are expected to reach 500,000 units by 2024 as robotics technology becomes more applicable.

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Beckhoff offers “cabinetless automation” with Plug-and-Produce MX-System

Design World

The MX-System from Beckhoff is a flexible, space-saving and intelligent automation hardware system that can completely replace conventional control cabinets, creating entirely new levels of efficiency in plant automation. Control system installation processes that normally took 24 hours or more can now be completed in just one hour. As a modular control cabinet replacement that… The post Beckhoff offers “cabinetless automation” with Plug-and-Produce MX-System appeared first on

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US plastics industry seeing steady growth

Plastics News

The U.S. plastics industry also climbed from the country's eighth-largest industry in 2020 to No. 6 on that list in 2021, based on the value of shipments.

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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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CAD-based welding robot programming for lot sizes, big and small

The Fabricator

By nature, Petrosmith, a Texas manufacturer of surface production equipment for the oil and gas industry, is a low-volume/high-mix environment. To automate the welding and cutting of welded vessel parts, the robot system has to have some innovative features to allow efficient welding of lot sizes as small as one.

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Yamazaki Mazak accelerates their digital offerings with Cisco IoT and Design-In Program

Cisco Industrial Automation

Cisco IoT solutions enable remote, secure access to onsite machines, leading to significant time and cost savings.

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Ignition Community Conference 2022

Gary Mintchell

With the pandemic mostly in the rearview mirror, Inductive Automation held its Ignition Community Conference 2022 in Folsom, CA Sept. 20-21. ICC 2022. The event was sold out, as usual. Sessions were packed and lively with questions. I didn’t pick up much news from the event. It was good to catch up with people I’ve known for years but haven’t seen since 2019.

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Enclosures: The Workforce of Industrial Automation

Automation World

Often overlooked and under considered, the right enclosure is critical to ensuring the healthy lifecycle of automation and industrial control applications.

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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!