The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Data is king only if used correctly. For smart manufacturing to be successful, employees must be trained to understand analytical results based on quality data.
Metrology
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Sensors, once a relatively unheralded component of manufacturing, have now become the unsung heroes that drive the industry forward. These small, smart devices are capable of measuring a vast array of parameters, from temperature and pressure to humidity, motion, and beyond. The post “There’s a Sensor for That” – Revolutionizing Manufacturing Through Sensing Technologies appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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NIST
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Small and medium-sized manufacturers know that employees are their most important asset. Without employee commitment, no company can succeed. Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) recognizes this. According to MEC’s Executive Vice President of Fabrication Operations David Higgs, “What embodies MEC most is our mission statement. It’s pride, personal responsibility and daily excellence.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The University of South Australia’s (UniSA) new Precision Engineering Centre is at the cutting-edge of defence manufacturing, quite literally. The facility hosts micro and nano-machining equipment that is unique in Australia and brings exceptional strategic value to Australian industries, including defence and space. The new centre, located at UniSA’s Future Industries Institute, is the culmination of a decade-long collaboration between the SA Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility
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
The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The failure of the U.S. and the EU to extend the tariff rate quota agreement is one more reason why imported metals are about to get more expensive.
Automation World
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The reason could be in how it’s implemented. Adopting the sprint implementation strategy from software developers may be the remedy.
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Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Automation Fair was this week. I expected many news releases. I’ve already reported on the one published. I checked out the “show daily” email from my friend Keith at Endeavor Media whose team reported on the presentations a series of executives made to the attending media. Not so much news as it was a survey of the breadth of Rockwell’s offering. I think that was the theme—don’t think of Rockwell Automation from the point-of-view of controls and drives.
SMMT
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
October delivers 153,529 new car registrations, up 14.3% year-on-year and 7.2% above 2019. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake records 42nd consecutive month of growth but struggles to increase market share, while chargepoint rollout improves in efforts to get ahead of need. New market outlook revised upwards to 1.886 million units with further growth anticipated in 2024, but BEV uptake expectations downgraded slightly.
The Guardian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
As well as more clean energy, Britain needs miles of extra cable to carry it. But a global shortage of components and skills means efforts to meet climate targets will go down to the wire From next year, engineers will need to roll out more than 100km (62 miles) of electric cabling every day until 2040 if the government hopes to power the UK towards its climate goals, according to new data.
Modern Machine Shop
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Edgar was a pain in the neck. Or maybe we should say, it was difficult for some of the teachers at Edgar’s high school to appreciate his distinct learning style. Edgar was disruptive. He had a smart mouth and tried to talk his way out of everything, including his poor grades in core classes. A student operates a drill press at Brandywine High School.
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Automation World
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
IO-Link’s proven ability to simplify diverse equipment integrations and provide reliable diagnostics is leading manufacturers and OEMs to gravitate toward this I/O technology.
Design World
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Answers Attributed to Brad Klippstein, Smart MechatroniX Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth Regarding Sensor Manufacturers Q: What are the challenges sensor manufacturers coming to you to solve? A: They would like better performance of their systems (i.e. better cycle times, improved scrap rates) and also to solve automation issues that have been unachievable until now.
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
I listened to the keynote speeches from Automation Fair this morning while working out. A different perspective from a darkened room at a narrow table with 5,000 (or more) of my closest friends. I’ve listened to maybe 1,000 of these over the past 25 years in media. There are just a few things I’m really listening for. What is the market buzz of the year?
SMMT
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
UK used car market grows 5.5% in Q3 2023, with almost 1.9 million units changing hands. Battery electric vehicle (BEVs) sales soar by 99.9%, recording record 1.8% market share. Market up 4.6% year to date, an increase on 2022, but still -9.3% behind pre-pandemic levels. Download the used car sales report for Q3 2023 The UK’s used car market grew by 5.5% during the third quarter, with 1,884,160 units changing hands, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufactu
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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 Industrial Automation
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Virtualization of control systems in a manufacturing environment can be hugely beneficial provided you build a flexible, scalable, deterministic, and secure network to ease transition to a centralized pool of virtual machines.
The Guardian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
As Scunthorpe faces 2,000 job losses in a move to greener tech, MPs and unions fear for workers and a strategic UK industry Steve Barnes, co-owner of the Lucky Tuppence sweetshop on Scunthorpe’s high street, has experienced the decline of the UK’s steel industry first-hand: he was made redundant in 1981, when Margaret Thatcher’s government cut thousands of jobs.
Automation World
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
During the ESG Summit at Automation Fair 2023, the strategy of combining sustainability and digital transformation was discussed not as a distant strategy for manufacturers, but an impending requirement.
Design World
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Norway will be the Partner Country at Hannover Messe 2024. Jan Christian Vestre, Minister of Trade and Industry, Norway, and Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG, made the official announcement at the recent signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in Berlin. The designation of Norway as Partner Country spotlights an… The post Norway announced as Partner Country for Hannover Messe 2024 appeared first on Design World.
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?
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
One of my 2023 themes has built on paraphrasing Paul Simon’s At the Zoo , “They say it’s all happening at the Edge.” During my brief career as an IT Influencer, I was the “edge” guy. Just as I recently asked about the future of embedded control, I’m also curious about developments at the edge and its implications for data—as in “digital transformation.
E&T
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The goal of the project is to deliver an unmanned, liquid hydrogen-powered aircraft, designed with a 56-metre wingspan that will be able to fly for over a week due to its lightweight structure. Aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman will be providing key design and trial support for the project, with Marshall Futureworx providing technology for cooling systems.
SMMT
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rise by 14.9% to 11,531 units in the third quarter of 2023 as pre-pandemic levels of fleet renewal continue. Strong demand for rigid and articulated trucks, up 13.9% and 16.1% respectively. Zero emission trucks record biggest market share of 2023 – but uptake must be accelerated if the sector’s ambitious 2035 target is to be achieved.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
ECARX, a provider of mobility technology, has launched a new series of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) enabled products, starting with the ECARX Skyland Pro. It will support drivers as the autonomy of their vehicles increases.
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Automation World
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
By delivering accurate and precise control over position, speed and torque, servo drives meet exacting industry requirements while embracing the latest innovations to enable the creation of more advanced systems.
Design World
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, named Mike Esposito to group vice president, Motion Automation Intelligence, effective immediately. Most recently, Mr. Esposito served as Director of Motion Automation Intelligence’s Engineering Assembly Solutions (EAS), having joined Motion as part of the Kaman… The post Motion names new automation intelligence GVP appeared first on Desi
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Here’s a good reason to visit AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (home of the Cowboys) other than an NFL football game. More than 20 robotics and automation vendors will showcase hands-on demonstrations at large free-to-attend ‘Waves of Innovation’ event on November 15 Here is a stat repeated over most of the USA. Despite the Dallas metro adding more than 10,000 manufacturing jobs over the past 10 months, the region still has more job vacancies than applicants.
E&T
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
According to researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), 53 per cent of single-family homes in Europe could leave the energy network altogether. This proportion could increase to 75 per cent by 2050 depending on various economic factors. Electricity prices in Europe hit record levels in recent years following the invasion of Ukraine, which raised concerns over the continent’s energy dependence on undemocratic states such as Russia.
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Plastics Today
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Regulations against plastic packaging might be happening faster in other countries. But US companies need to be aware of implications here all the same.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Robotics are the future of technology, and it’s easy to understand why. One reason is that innovations have broad applications that today’s digital age can’t do without. Here, we’ll discuss five main reasons robotic technologies are invaluable to the modern world. 1.
Automation World
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
A look at how emerging roles and autonomous teams will change the structure of industrial work.
Design World
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
EXAIR’s Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits simplify the installation of the Stainless Steel Super Air Knife by including all of the proper fittings and tubes for hooking up to a compressed air supply. They also eliminate poor performance attributed to undersized fittings and compressed air supply lines. Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits can also be fully assembled… The post Super Air Knife with Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits simplify compressed air supply hook up appeared first on Design World.
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