November, 2022

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Robot Piece Picking Advances with Artificial Intelligence

Automation World

At PACK EXPO International, Siemens previewed its forthcoming AI-driven software for the development of pick-and-place robot systems that can grasp objects previously unknown to the system.

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Design World’s user community recognizes ‘Leadership in Engineering’ winners for 2022

Design World

Design World’s yearlong event recognizes engineering companies, teams and individuals for innovation and engineering excellence. The Design World Network has announced the winners of the 2022 Leadership in Engineering program. Leadership in Engineering is an industry recognition program which acknowledges corporate engineering leadership across several disciplines.

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Big Quit Reloaded – Don’t Let Knowledge Walk Out the Door or Escape Through the Window

Chris Hohmann

In November 2018 I wrote a post on this very blog titled Don’t Let Knowledge Walk Out the Door or escape through the window. At that time I was helping a startup to scale-up into an industrial manufacturing company, which was losing significant knowledge through employee turnover. November 2022, we are amid the Big Quit, … Continue reading Big Quit Reloaded – Don’t Let Knowledge Walk Out the Door or Escape Through the Window.

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How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping the Future of eCommerce

Robotics Automation News

Artificial intelligence is a technology that many people still liken to something from a futuristic movie from days gone by. While to the uninitiated, the words artificial intelligence may conjure up images of humanoid robots, the reality is that AI is already all around and widely adopted throughout society. Almost everyone has some kind of […].

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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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UK car production output returns to growth in October

SMMT

UK car manufacturing output rises 7.4% in October as 69,524 units leave factory gates. Production for home and overseas markets up 12.5% and 6.3% respectively. Volumes year-to-date down -10.8% though output for UK market rises 8.8%. UK car production returned to growth in October, rising 7.4% to 69,524 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Mars goes green with new recyclable paper-based wrapper

Manufacturer's Monthly

Snacks and treats manufacturer Mars Wrigley Australia has committed to transitioning all Australian-made chocolate bars to new paper-based packaging that can be recycled via traditional kerbside recycling. In a world-first for the company, the shift to paper-based packaging will be seen on the company’s popular MARS BAR, SNICKERS and MILKY WAY beginning April 2023.

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Current, voltage and phase monitoring devices

Design World

A new digital platform covers current, voltage and phase monitoring devices including a range of monitoring relays, earth leakage detectors and current transformers/transducers. These products are important components for monitoring incoming power and for protecting machinery such as motors, pumps and compressors. The Digital Platform on Current, Voltage and Phase Monitoring Devices is an information-laden… The post Current, voltage and phase monitoring devices appeared first on Design Wor

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‘Smart’ Bandage Monitors and Accelerates Wound Healing

Plastics Today

The wireless device incorporates electronics and an engineered hydrogel to monitor the healing process as well as speed up tissue closure and reduce infection via electrical stimulation.

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How is Robotics Shaping Up to Impact the Car Manufacturing Industry?

Robotics Automation News

The world of car manufacturing has experienced significant changes over the years. Robotics and automation are slowly fine-tuning industries to the point where they can streamline operations, increasing production efficiency, and this is naturally, going to improve bottom lines all across the industry. When it comes to car manufacturing, there are a number of exciting […].

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Used car market down in Q3 but EV sales at record high

SMMT

UK used car transactions fall -12.2% in Q3 2022 with 1,785,447 vehicles changing hands. Second consecutive quarter of decline as new car supply shortages hit volumes. Battery electric vehicle demand continues rise as sales grow 44.1% to 16,775. Download the used car sales report for Q3 2022. The UK’s used car market fell for the second consecutive quarter this year, declining -12.2% over the three months of July to September, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Moto

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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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Goal Tree Chronicles- 2 Trees built in one 2-day workshop

Chris Hohmann

November 2022, I moderated a Goal Tree building workshop in which 2 teams of 5 built a Goal Tree, in the same session and same meeting room. After a couple of hours spent training about the basics of “Necessity logic”, the rules of building a Goal Tree and the different uses of such a Tree, … Continue reading Goal Tree Chronicles- 2 Trees built in one 2-day workshop.

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How to Connect Sustainability and Automation

Automation World

In this episode, we connect with Michael Martinez of Schneider Electric to better understand the connections between the use of open industrial automation software and sustainability.

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The top ten “green” programming languages

Design World

Software with the fastest execution time isn’t necessarily the greenest. Leland Teschler • Executive Editor There once was an assumption among computer programmers that a faster program is also an energy efficient program. The idea transmuted over to software programming languages—surely a faster language was a greener one, the logic went. That all changed in… The post The top ten “green” programming languages appeared first on Design World.

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Material Insights: More US polyethylene capacity

Plastics News

Plastics suppliers are announcing expansions for polyethylene, chemical recycling and additives.

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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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How AI Changed Video Editing

Robotics Automation News

Depending on which experts you consult, they will likely tell you that AI is going to impact almost every area of our life in the future. Certain industries and areas of daily living have already been transformed, and some clever AI applications can save a lot of time as well as make life easier. In […].

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EVs energise new car market but chargepoint rollout must accelerate

SMMT

October new car registrations rise 26.4% in third month of growth, with hybrid and battery electric vehicles driving uplift. Despite bumper month, market on course for weakest year since 1982 but recovery expected to continue in 2023. Plug-ins account for 21.5% of new registrations but infrastructure rollout risks hampering government zero emission ambition.

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Steel prices coming back to normal?

The Fabricator

Over the last two years, some industry pundits suggested that steel prices would never reach the levels seen before the pandemic. Guess where steel prices might be headed?

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Skilled Workforce Recruitment Proves Difficult for Manufacturers

Automation World

The search for skilled workers is pushing manufacturing companies to look to technology and automation.

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

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When music crashes a laptop hard drive

Design World

Teschler on Topic Leland Teschler • Executive Editor lteschler@wtwhmedia.com On Twitter @ DW_LeeTeschler Back in the 1980s, I wrote an article about hard drives as the PC revolution brought them into the hostile environment of factories. They weren’t faring well. Most hard drives of the time were designed to sit in pristine mainframe computer rooms.… The post When music crashes a laptop hard drive appeared first on Design World.

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Novolex sees only more plastics recycling in its future

Plastics News

Novolex Holdings Inc. recycles high density polyethylene in North Vernon, Ind., and plenty of it.

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5 Crucial Lessons to Learn from Successful Digital Transformation Stories

Robotics Automation News

Transform. Transform. Transform. That’s what most organizations have been doing since the Covid-19 pandemic struck and made digital transformation a necessity. Companies are working hard on digital transformation projects, but some are experiencing digital transformation fatigue and giving up–because they’ve spent large amounts of money with no ROI.

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HGV registrations soar in best Q3 for half a decade

SMMT

UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations climb by 30.1% to 10,034 units in Q3. Best third quarter since 2017, driven by demand for artic trucks, up 53.1%, and rigids, up 15.8%. Year-to-date market up 7.8%, but still -18.4% down against same period pre-pandemic figures. SEE HGV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND. DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE. New UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations increased by 30.1% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures published today by the Societ

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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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GreenPower’s all-electric Type-A bus hits US roads for first time

Canadian Manufacturing

GreenPower’s Nano BEAST Type A all-electric ADA compliant school bus. SOUTH CHARLESTON — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. has announced the deployment of the first purpose-built Type A, all-electric, zero-emission, ADA-compliant school bus in Clay County. The company says this marks its first deployment of the Type A in the United States. GreenPower also says the Nano BEAST will make its first school run on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. “Clay County Schools is excited to be the first school district

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Multi-Tasking Machine Controllers

Automation World

High-end machine performance is often delivered via a controller that also communicates with other machines in real-time & provides live production data for use by higher level systems to support OEE frameworks.

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KUKA to educate on robotic automation at ACTE 2022 in Las Vegas

Design World

To address the ongoing challenge of attracting talented employees to the manufacturing workforce, KUKA Robotics will bring its educational and software simulation technologies to the Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) CareerTech VISION 2022 conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 30 through Dec. 3. Visitors to booth 327, will experience KUKA’s ready2_educate… The post KUKA to educate on robotic automation at ACTE 2022 in Las Vegas appeared first on Design Wo

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Kickstart: Who's paying Richard Berman to ‘defend' plastics?

Plastics News

You may not recognize the name Richard Berman, but he's famous in the world of industry advocacy. The founder of Arlington, Va.-based communications firm Berman and Co. has been on 60 Minutes and CNN and profiled in USA Today and The New York Times. He's pro-business, anti-regulation, and proud of it. Critics call him "Dr. Evil," and the top of the bio on his own website has an all-caps quote from 60 Minutes calling him "The industry's weapon of mass destruction.".

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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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Advice for Going Through Digital Transformation

Robotics Automation News

Digital transformation is something that all businesses need to go through. Essentially, this involves integrating digital technologies into the business operation to change the way in which the company operates. Although this can be challenging and disruptive, you will find that there are many benefits to doing this, and it could help to boost the […].

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Inventory Planning – A Quick Guide

MRPEasy

Inventory represents the very foundation of any manufacturing or distribution operation. Keeping the raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories at optimal levels is crucial for short- and long-term business success. What is Inventory Planning? Inventory planning is a set of practices designed to help businesses keep optimal stock levels at any given time.

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Hand-held laser welding’s time has come in metal fabrication

The Fabricator

Advancements in manual laser welding have made hand-held laser welding viable for metal fabrication and manufacturing businesses in ways that were not possible before.

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Protect Your Control Systems from Natural Disasters

Automation World

To ensure you can be up and running as quickly as possible following a storm or other natural disaster, it’s critical to have a crisis management strategy in place to proactively protect your automation systems.

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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!