Automation World
OCTOBER 2, 2022
Learn about the different types of robot grippers—pneumatic, electric, vacuum, soft adaptive, and magnetic—and how to select them based on capabilities and robot/automation supplier relationships.
Design World
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Winning entries in the 2022 LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Awards were announced by WTWH Media today in 14 categories: Additive Manufacturing Advanced Materials Connectivity Embedded Computing Fastener Technology Hydraulics Industrial Automation Mechanical Motion Control Pneumatics Power Electronics Software Switches & Sensors, and Test & Measurement.
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SMMT
OCTOBER 26, 2022
UK car production down -6.0% in September with 63,125 vehicles rolling off factory lines. Battery electric vehicle output up 16.6% to 8,856 units, rounding off record first nine months. Electrified models make up record 37.4% of all UK car exports in September at 18,299 units. New analysis reveals EV exports up 110.4% since 2017, with value rising six-fold to £7.9bn.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Cogniteam has used the Jetson AGX Orin to enable AI on robots using the Nimbus Operating System. Dr Yehuda Elmaliah, co-founder and CEO of Cogniteam, says: “The Nvidia AGX Orin is a huge leap for manufacturers and developers who want to see greater AI capabilities on their edge robots.” Cogniteam, a robotics company and creator […].
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Plastics News
OCTOBER 31, 2022
As lead service lines are replaced in America's drinking water systems, plastic pipe producers find themselves defending their products as safe, cost-effective and sustainable.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 30, 2022
Propellers for Australia’s elite submarine-hunting warships are a step closer to being made in Australia, delivering a critical local capability for future naval shipbuilding programs. BAE Systems Australia has awarded WA-based company VEEM a $1.76 million contract to manufacture two prototype propeller blades and a propeller hub for their Hunter class frigates under the guidance of OEM Kongsberg Maritime.
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Design World
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Meghan Olds, Director of Operations, Powder Atomization, Oerlikon BS, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan MS, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Dayton Meghan Olds’ journey with engineering began in elementary school. Encouraging young students to explore their creativity, the school offered an accelerated program that included competitions focused on invention.
SMMT
OCTOBER 5, 2022
225,269 units registered in key ‘new plate’ month – up 4.6% on last September, but -34.4% behind 2019. Bumper month for plug-in registrations sees Britain’s millionth plug-in electric car registered, with 249,575 joining roads in 2022 alone. Industry calls for action to shore up consumer confidence as market enters final quarter. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 14, 2022
By Yevhen Krasnokutsky, AI/ML Solution Architect at MobiDev Fintech startups are flourishing since our lives shifted to an online format. Statista reveals that as of November 2021, there were 10,755 startups in the Americas alone. This number is still growing in 2022, and that’s why traditional financial companies encounter difficulties trying to withstand competition and […].
Plastics News
OCTOBER 26, 2022
K 2022 was held against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic, the start of a global recession, skyrocketing energy prices and war in Ukraine. Prior to the show, organizers said they did not know how those potential negatives would impact attendance.
The Guardian Manufacturing
OCTOBER 29, 2022
Many new products now need multiple safety test facilities for home and abroad, say entrepreneurs British inventions are being brought to market overseas because new Brexit safety certification rules mean they can’t be sold in the UK. Trade bodies and entrepreneurs have blamed the government’s decision to stop accepting the European Union’s CE mark and instead create a new UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) mark showing that a product is safe.
Automation World
OCTOBER 6, 2022
MMS Modular Molding Systems created a system using Stäubli robots to fully automate a tire pressure sensor assembly capable of producing a complete sensor every six seconds.
Design World
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Koidra, an artificial intelligence of things (AIoT)-enabled industrial automation platform company, will be exhibiting at the PACK EXPO International show, held this year at McCormick Place in Chicago from October 23-26, 2022. The Koidra exhibit (Booth N-5383, North Building) will showcase products forming a comprehensive AIoT digital decision platform to automate the operational management of… The post Koidra to exhibit artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) platform at PACK EXPO in Chi
SMMT
OCTOBER 7, 2022
September saw a milestone for the transition to zero emission mobility as the UK registered its millionth plug-in electric car, with almost quarter of a million registered so far this year alone. This is undoubtedly good news and a sign that massive investment by the industry to develop increasingly sophisticated electric vehicles is bearing fruit. Despite this progress, battery electric vehicles still make up but a small fraction of cars on the road, and electric vehicle uptake is slowing compa
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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.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 14, 2022
US drivers may be treating their partially-autonomous vehicles as fully self-driving, according to a new study. Research shows that owners of advanced systems, such as General Motors’ Super Cruise or Tesla’s Autopilot, believe that these technologies have more capabilities than they actually do. Academics are concerned that such findings could lead to more unnecessary collisions […].
Plastics News
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Stanley Black & Decker rolls out power tools using Tritan Renew plastics; Dow shows off its decarbonization efforts in Europe; and M&A trends may have slowed down, but they aren't stopping.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 26, 2022
The manufacturing industry has reacted to the Federal Budget, suggesting the right type of support must be given for the government’s reallocation of funds to bear fruit. Off the back of Scott Morrison’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy, Tuesday night’s budget announced a commitment of $15 billion over seven years from 2023-24 to establish a National Reconstruction Fund (NRF).
Automation World
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Realtime Robotics shows how its software can automate robot motion planning—for both small cobots and large industrial robots—to avoid collisions in tight work spaces.
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.
Design World
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Yejee Choi, Test Engineer, Allegro MicroSystems Electrical and computer engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Yejee Choi is currently a test engineer at Allegro MicroSystems. She was raised in Korea until the age of 14 when her family relocated to Ghana. Upon high school graduation, Yejee decided to come to the United States where she studied… The post Spotlight on Women in Engineering – Yejee Choi appeared first on Design World.
SMMT
OCTOBER 27, 2022
UK CV production rises 53.6% to 11,979 units in best September since 2011 and ninth consecutive month of growth. Overseas demand increases by 70.4%, while production for Britain’s CV market grows by 32.9%. Overall year-to-date volumes up 50.8% to 76,807, the best performance since 2012. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 53.6% in September, with 11,979 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off British factory lines, according to the latest figures released today by the Societ
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Ava Robotics, a developer of robots for workplace applications, has unveiled the latest version of its security robot at the recent Global Security Exchange (GSX) Conference 2022 in Atlanta. The security robot, in partnership with Johnson Controls, increases workplace security and patrolling, facility inspections and event response with incredible reliability.
Plastics News
OCTOBER 17, 2022
An Alabama automotive plastics supplier is facing more than $47,000 in combined fines from state and federal Department of Labor for hiring a 13-year-old and two 15-year-olds to work at a plant in Alexander City, Ala.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 30, 2022
ITM Power has announced that the Western Australia Government is investing $225,000 to understand the feasibility of manufacturing renewable hydrogen electrolysers within the state. Electrolyser manufacturing is a key initiative in implementing the Western Australian Renewable Hydrogen Strategy. The investment follows a WA Government process that invited a shortlist of electrolyser manufacturers to submit an outline for a business case for electrolyser assembly and manufacture.
Automation World
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Harnessing technology to go paperless and digitalize tasks unlocks human efficiency by synchronizing processes, machinery, and people to strike the perfect smart factory balance.
Design World
OCTOBER 18, 2022
CELUS, a provider of cloud-based electronics engineering automation software, announces that Würth Elektronik, a global manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, has signed up to become a Component Partner to the CELUS Engineering Platform. The two companies will collaborate to integrate Würth Elektronik components into the CELUS component database, further strengthening CELUS’ capabilities to automate… The post Würth Elektronik components now available to electronics en
The Fabricator
OCTOBER 10, 2022
The national SkillsUSA Championships invited hundreds of high school and postsecondary students to Atlanta in June, including dozens of student welders for the skills event’s three welding competitions.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Smart Robotics is launching three freshly engineered versions of its Smart Palletizer. The collaborative robot-based palletizer is designed to optimise box stacking and is considerably user friendly – making palletizing in warehouses more resource efficient. Eindhoven, the Netherlands, 8 September 2022: As of today, Smart Robotics, a global leader in warehouse automation and robotics, is […].
Plastics News
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Plastics Industry Association Chief Economist Perc Pineda: "The survey results, particularly the 12-month outlook, reflect cautious optimism of survey participants considering the U.S. economic slowdown in the first half of the year.
Cisco Manufacturing
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Manufacturers can contribute to corporate and global sustainability goals by building an intelligent plant to better manage energy, waste, and materials. To accomplish this, they can employ new and better capabilities by: Extending the life and optimizing the use of legacy equipment through performance monitoring. Monitoring inventory for consumables, packaging, and scrap.
Automation World
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Autonomous mobile robots, storage and retrieval systems, and scheduling tools get an artificial intelligence boost to improve material movement efficiencies and keep workers safe.
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