Metrology

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements. The era of smart manufacturing, referred to as Industry 4.0, promises to revolutionize traditional manufacturing processes by integrating cutting-edge technologies. The post The Core Technologies Necessary to Develop a Smart Manufacturing Strategy appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

There is a wide disparity between different organizations’ assessments of the revenue and job losses caused by counterfeit chips. In 2017, the US Department of Defense’s Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) pegged the losses at $170 billion. That same year, the Semiconductor Industry Association estimated that counterfeit chips cost the chip industry $7.5 billion annually.

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The Fabricator

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Many are turning to automation because they simply can’t find people to hire. But the evolution toward automation is more nuanced. Technologies like cobots helps create a place where more people want to work.

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Design World

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Winning entries in the 2023 LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Awards were announced by WTWH Media today in 11 categories: Advanced Materials Connectivity Embedded Computing Fluid Power Industrial Automation Mechanical Motion Control Power Electronics Software Switches & Sensors, and Test & Measurement. These brands cross four of the company’s design engineering brands: Design World, Fluid… The post 2023 LEAP Awards winners are announced!

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SMMT

OCTOBER 31, 2023

UK rollout of connected and automated mobility (CAM) technology poised to deliver annual economic benefit as high as £66 billion by 2040, major new report shows. Tech could help save 3,900 lives and prevent 60,000 serious accidents – while adding 342,000 additional jobs, with 12,250 directly in automotive manufacturing by 2040. British public to benefit from potentially lower insurance premiums, less stressful commutes and greater freedom for those with restricted mobility, while businesses coul

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

San Antonio, TX — October 23, 2023 — Frost & Sullivan recently researched the cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Runecast with the 2023 European New Product Innovation Award. Runecast is a trusted cloud security solutions provider that helps organizations worldwide identify and respond to security risks and vulnerabilities, achieve continuous compliance, and optimize runtime protection.

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E&T

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The Hyflexpower consortium has successfully adapted a combustion system of a Siemens Energy SGT-400 gas turbine for hydrogen. The consortium was formed by Britain’s Centrax, French energy company Engie, the German Aerospace Center, Siemens Energy and European universities, with financial support from the EU. The test was carried out at a Smurfit Kappa paper packaging factory near the French city of Limoges.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The robotics industry's must-attend technical development event returns to Boston in May 2024 with deepened coverage, an expanded expo floor and more. The post Robotics Summit 2024 call for speakers appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Design World

OCTOBER 17, 2023

On Thursday, October 19th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time, we’ll be announcing the winners of the 2023 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program). You may register for the live announcement here: [link] What we feel sets this awards program apart from so many others is the involvement of the engineering community. Each year, our… The post LEAP Awards judging panel for 2023 unveiled; winners to be announced Thursday appeared first on Design World.

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SMMT

OCTOBER 25, 2023

UK car manufacturing grew 39.8% in September, the strongest month of growth in 2023, with 88,230 units leaving British factories. Rise in production driven by 32.2% exports uplift – with almost six in 10 going to the EU – while deliveries for the UK market surge by 65.9%. Electrified vehicle output rises by 41.5%, but urgent action needed to ensure UK and EU trade remains competitive from 2024.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Beatles and Doctor Who discovered it in the 60s, TFI Friday and the photographer Rankin in the 90s. Now there’s a new renaissance of this hot British invention When Ringo Starr popped into a shop in Birkenhead in 1963, little did he know that his visit would help change the future of what was to become a celebrated British brand. The Beatles’ drummer had stopped off to buy a lava lamp, the brightly coloured interior piece that has hypnotised millions over the years with its slow-moving excha

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The Fabricator

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Two schools in the Midwest, Hartford Union High School in Wisconsin and Cary-Grove High School in Illinois, are doing something about the shortage of skilled manufacturing workers.

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E&T

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The agency has highlighted the importance of reducing methane emissions – something now possible due to new a nd affordable technologies. The organisation has published a report named The imperative of cutting methane from fossil fuels. The document shows that, while a drop in fossil fuel demand would cut methane emissions, these reductions by themselves would not occur fast enough to meet the world’s climate goals.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In this article, Chu Canh Chieu, managing director of global healthcare center at FPT Software, explains more about nanobots that hunt and kill diseases Nanobots, miniature robots 10 times smaller than a blood cell, are poised to revolutionise the healthcare industry.

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In this video, you will find an integrated pick and place solution featuring Epson SCARA robots along with a vision and feeding system by Asyril. A machine tending solution by Robotiq featuring Pickit 3D vision and using a UR5 collaborative robot is also shown. The latest development by UR, the UR20 is featured in a palletizing example. Finally, the new (AMS) Air Management System by SMC Automation is presented that promises to reduce air consumption and lower the cost of production.

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SMMT

OCTOBER 5, 2023

272,610 new cars registered in September as market rises 21.0% in 14th consecutive month of growth. Fleets drive expansion during ‘new plate month’ while overall private purchases add to uplift. Zero emission vehicle demand continues to grow, but industry calls for private motorist support as consumer uptake of battery electric cars declines. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market grew 21.0% in September with 272,610 registrations in the month,

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 12, 2023

New plastic made with just 5% pyrolysis oil produces up to 23% fewer greenhouse-gas emissions than crude-oil derived polymer, according to US Department of Energy research.

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The Fabricator

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Longtime United Autoworkers Member and Detroit-based blogger Josh Welton offers his take on the UAW's strike against the Big Three automakers and some context to on-going contract negotiations.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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E&T

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A new study finds that existing regulations could avoid 6,751 early deaths among adults in the UK by 2030 compared to if no regulations existed. That estimate nearly doubles to 13,269 avoided adult premature deaths if all possible technically feasible measures are employed to reduce air pollution immediately. But they don’t cover most of the pollution emitted by the UK’s agriculture sector, which has emissions predicted to rise in the coming years.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of the digital economy, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a revolutionary force. Spearheaded by the pioneering Immediate Definity 360 which is an Online trading platform, these alternative coins have sparked global interest in decentralized financial systems.

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 27, 2023

TNR Industrial Doors, a manufacturer of high-performance rubber, freezer and cooler doors, is investing $40 million investment to build a new advanced manufacturing facility. With this investment, the company – a subsidiary of German-owned Hörmann Group — will build a new 120,000-square-foot facility with advanced automation technology to increase production and reduce costs.

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SMMT

OCTOBER 26, 2023

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output dips -5.2% in September to 11,352 units. Production for domestic market rises 10.3% while exports decline -15.1%. Overall year-to-date volumes remain up by a significant 11.4% at 85,540 units. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production dipped in September, down -5.2% year on year, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 11,352 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolled out of factory g

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Control.com

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Soon to be treating nearly 70% of sewage generated in the region, WEG is to supply critical electrical infrastructure to power and control Columbia’s largest-ever wastewater plant.

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The Fabricator

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In 2012, this Wichita, Kan., operation had a limited customer base and a poor reputation. Today, the shop has won several quality and safety awards, and revenue has grown eight times over.

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E&T

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The RAND Corporation has released a report warning that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots could be used to facilitate biological attacks by providing advice on how to conceal the true purpose of the purchase of anthrax, smallpox and plague bacteria. The research team conducted tests on LLMs – although it did not reveal which ones – that it accessed through an application programming interface (API), similar to that of OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Bard.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Rising kidney transplant demands underscore a pressing global health concern. While 3D-printed organs promise a potential solution, challenges in printing speed and accuracy persist. In this Q&A interview, Vidmantas Šakalys of Vital 3D provides valuable insights and hints at a “transformative solution on the horizon”.

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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.

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A recent Interact Analysis report finds that the global market for key components used in industrial robots reached $12.1 billion in 2022. The 14.7 percent year-on-year increase was driven by the production of collaborative and SCARA robots. The report notes that the growth of the components market will likely slow down over time, as the robot market matures and stabilizes.

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Two new options help Americans responsibly dispose of the packaging for the $3.1 billion worth bite-sized, individually wrapped treats sold during Halloween.

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Control.com

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Rebooting industrial controllers and computers incurs costs, not only from the downtime but also from cascading effects of communication with up/downstream controllers. How can this downtime be managed?

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The Fabricator

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Fabricators walking the FABTECH show floor this year were on the hunt for autonomous software and machines that could help them make best use of the talented employees they have.

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Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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