April, 2023

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Perfecting the job shop schedule in metal manufacturing

The Fabricator

A job shop’s production schedule is never perfect, but that doesn’t mean metal fabricators can’t improved upon it.

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Backing manufacturing and engineering jobs in Melbourne

Manufacturer's Monthly

Minister for Employment Ben Carroll announced a $2 million partnership between Jobs Victoria and Chisholm Institute to fill 100 engineering roles in manufacturing by April next year. The Jobs Victoria Engineering Project is open to people facing barriers to employment, including women aged 45 and over, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

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Seamlessly Integrated Digital Metrology Data To Empower The Manufacturing Enterprise

Metrology

Companies use identity servers to store and manage digital identities, for example allowing single sign-on for their employees for the corporate resources they need to access. This helps reduce the administrative overhead of distributing multiple authentication tokens. With support for Azure AD and the SAML 2.0 authentication protocol, PolyWorks can leverage the standard corporate platform to manage user access and privileges.

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Emerson to unveil new approach to discrete automation at Hannover Messe 2023

Design World

Global technology, software, and engineering company Emerson will exhibit advanced, discrete automation solutions from the factory floor to the cloud at Hannover Messe. Visitors to Hall 6, Stand C57 can view the Discrete Automation portfolio of ASCO, AVENTICS, Branson, Movicon, PACEdge, and PACSystems, as well as CoreTigo solutions. Emerson experts will show attendees how to… The post Emerson to unveil new approach to discrete automation at Hannover Messe 2023 appeared first on Design Worl

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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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Tackling the lack of specialists with innovative robotics solutions

Robotics Automation News

Boring, strenuous, and exhausting are things of the past. The work environment of tomorrow looks different: exciting, simple, and easy. Cobots, AGVs (Autonomous Guided Vehicles), and AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) put variety into daily work routines. Cooperation with the robot transforms previously tedious, strenuous tasks into popular activities that are easy to perform.

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Researchers find robots create jobs in long term

Robotics Business Review

Industrial robots, particularly those in the automotive industry, complement human workers rather than replace them. The post Researchers find robots create jobs in long term appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Steel price relief could come before Memorial Day

The Fabricator

According to industry experts and data from surveys, everything is pointing to an inflection point for steel prices as mills start to show signs of softening demand for products.

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‘Conscious’ AI no longer a far-fetched possibility, experts warn

E&T

The letter was compiled by the Association for Mathematical Consciousness Science (AMCS), which described it as " a wakeup call for the tech sector, the scientific community and society in general". In the document , dozens of academics from respected institutions have warned that the computing power and capabilities of AI systems are accelerating at a pace that exceeds the progress made in understanding their capabilities and “alignment” with human values.

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Ewellix launches e-MOVEKIT to reduce design time for mobile machinery

Design World

Ewellix, which is owned by the Schaeffler Group, has introduced a new e-MOVEKIT to help designers and manufacturers of mobile machinery simplify the specification, assembly, and testing of electric linear actuation systems. The e-MOVEKIT has been developed in response to the growing trend towards electrification of motion systems in mobile and off-highway equipment.

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GreenPower appoints H.K. Truck Center as dealer in central New Jersey

Canadian Manufacturing

GreenPower’s EV Star line-up is available to New Jersey customers through H.K. Truck Center and are eligible for the New Jersey ZIP program. PARSIPPANY — GreenPower Motor Company Inc., announced the appointment of H.K. Truck Center as its dealer for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in the central New Jersey market. H.K. Truck Center has been a provider in sales, service, parts, leasing and rentals for truck owners and operators throughout the Northeast for over 40 years. “We are e

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

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Meet the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards Winners

Robotics Business Review

The RBR50 celebrates worldwide robotics innovation and the forward-thinking organizations behind them. The post Meet the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards Winners appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Strong start to year for new van market with third month of growth

SMMT

Light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rise by 17.3% to 47,634 units in third month of successive growth. Registrations increase across majority of segments, primarily driven by mid-size vans and 4x4s, up 66.3% and 183.4% respectively. YTD market grows 17.4% to 87,272 units but remains -15.1% below pre-pandemic 2019 Q1 as erratic supply chain issues continue.

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Imflux closing Ohio site as business model switches to royalty-free licensing

Plastics News

Imflux has generated enthusiasm for the technology, but the subsidiary has not proven to be scalable as an investment choice for P&G, Chief Technology Officer Gene Altonen says in a letter.

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Safety Features of Self-Driving Cars

Robotics Automation News

Self-driving cars are one of the most revolutionary technological advancements of our time. As with any new technology, safety is paramount for these vehicles. To ensure the safety of their passengers and those around them, self-driving cars have various features designed to keep everyone safe.

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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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OTTO Motors, Nord Modules partner to provide integrated material handling solution

Automation Mag

OTTO Motors has entered into a strategic partnership with Nord Modules to develop and integrate new modular solutions to enhance the capabilities of mobile robots. OTTO Motors explains in a press statement that this partnership will help them to create new opportunities for automation in factories around the world. “As demand for automation continues to grow globally, manufacturers need a reliable, innovative and trusted solution,” said Matt Rendall, CEO and co-founder of OTTO Motors.

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Automated CAM Programming – Is Your Software Really Delivering?

Modern Machine Shop

Manufacturers are experiencing a perfect storm, with stretched supply chains, increasing cost of goods and materials, and the ever-present skills gap. At times it can be challenging to survive – let alone grow. You might initially think that the quality of your machined parts is the key differentiator here, and yet the reality is success lies in your ability to reduce waste and cost.

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The robotic press brake gets flexible for metal fabrication operations

The Fabricator

Historically, for robotic press brake bending to make economic sense, a job needed to be of a certain volume in a metal fabrication shop. That, however, is starting to change across the industry.

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Zero Emission HGV market shackled by absence of infrastructure and lack of plan

SMMT

UK’s world-leading ambition to phase out new, non-zero emission trucks from 2035 demands equally bold strategy for success. All-electric and hydrogen truck fleet would cut UK’s annual CO2 emissions by 21.1m tonnes – but plan urgently needed for infrastructure, incentives and investment. SMMT calls for government HGV infrastructure strategy to address absence of public HGV-dedicated charging and hydrogen filling points on Britain’s roads to unlock operator investment.

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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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Material Insights: A bioplastics expansion; recycling M&A

Plastics News

Bioplastics material and products maker NantBioPlastics is investing in an expansion to meet compostable single-use products demand. Teknor Apex acquired PVC recycler Nu-Pro Polymers and Mocom Compounds adds a new extrusion line in South Carolina.

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The Role of Robotics and Automation in Manual Handling Operations

Robotics Automation News

Manual Handling operations in a workplace refers to the transportation or support of a load. It involves operations such as lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, or carrying objects. Manual handling might look unthreatening, but it can be harmful if performed with improper techniques.

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Scottish seaweed sparks idea to boost electric vehicle batteries

E&T

The team from Marine Biopolymers and The University of Glasgow’s School of Chemistry received funding from the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) to explore the use of tailored alginates – a naturally occurring material found in brown seaweed – to help develop batteries using silicon as an alternative to graphite. Graphite or carbon electrodes are a core component of standard lithium-ion batteries, but can only store a limited amount of charge and have a restricted lifespan.

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Unsupervised Deep Learning ~ A New Paradigm For Quality Inspection

Metrology

Deep learning has now become the leading way of providing quality inspection. The post Unsupervised Deep Learning ~ A New Paradigm For Quality Inspection appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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!

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Why aluminum welding fumes can be hazardous without proper precautions

The Fabricator

Welders and welding/fabricating companies should understand the hazards associated with fume exposure to reduce or eliminate health risks while welding nonferrous metals like aluminum.

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Dynamic Manufacturing India March April 2023 Electric Vehicle special issue

Dinesh Mishra

EV Adoption: The India Story Presenting actionable insights and learnings from a power-packed panel discussion that had representation from top industry and government entities. Not to be missed. In December 2022, we spoke with leaders from the government and the industry about the important aspects of the electric vehicle adoption in India, particularly the ones pertaining to charging infrastructure and battery technology.

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California debates 15% goal for bioplastic beverage bottles

Plastics News

After voting in 2020 to create the country's toughest requirements for recycled plastic in beverage bottles, California lawmakers are now debating setting goals for using bioplastics to bottle soft drinks, water and other beverages.

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How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Will Impact Software Development

Robotics Automation News

Discover how AI and ML can potentially change the software development industry, and how AI affects software development and minimizes developers’ workload Software development is a long, complex, and expensive process. Business owners – and developers themselves – constantly seek ways to optimize it.

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

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.

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UK must ‘urgently rethink’ Online Safety Bill, messaging apps claim

E&T

The UK's largest e ncrypted messaging services have publicly opposed the government's Online Safety Bill ahead of its final reading in the House of Lords. The companies' leading executives have signed an open letter asking the UK government to “urgently rethink” sections of the legislation. They warned that in its current version, the Online Safety Bill fails to protect end-to-end encryption and respect the human right to privacy.

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LED Manufacturer Lights the Way to Efficiency with MRP Software

MRPEasy

Arizona-based LED system manufacturer Anthem One provides a diverse range of industries with compact but powerful lighting and disinfecting solutions. With its production team in the US and its procurement department in Taiwan, the company needed a cloud-based ERP/MRP system to collaborate seamlessly across the globe. A film lighting company that pivoted to medical Anthem […] The post LED Manufacturer Lights the Way to Efficiency with MRP Software appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers a

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A manufacturer's complicated reality of scheduling, measuring performance

The Fabricator

Aside from quality, supply chain, personnel, compliance, and hosts of other complexities, scheduling alone is complicated for many manufacturing businesses. So how is one Utah-based metal fabrication shop tackling the high-mix scheduling problem? OSH Cut Founder/CEO Caleb Chamberlain explains in his latest column.

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Common Misconceptions that Obstruct Plastics Recycling Efforts

Plastics Today

Public mistrust, an obsolete belief that plastic waste can be exported, and a general misunderstanding of the recycling process are roadblocks on the path to a circular economy.

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A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing

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.