Automation World

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

How optical character recognition combined with artificial intelligence is transforming quality control and compliance processes in manufacturing.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

CNC machining is one of the most widely used prototyping and manufacturing methods today, especially for metal parts. Most of the details, such as tooling, spindle speed, cutter type, and depth of cut, are taken care of at the machine shop, but there are some things you can do while designing your product to not… The post CNC Machining Design Guide appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

I tend to like the research coming from Interact Analysis. Their methodology appears to be more rigorous than others that come my way. Samantha Mou, Research Analyst based in China, covers Industrial Automation. This research report covers motion control in the face of high interest rates, elevated inventory, and sluggish demand in 2024. She continues, “This has been affecting sales of industrial automation components to machine builders (OEMs), including motion control products.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The Southland Development Authority is reinvigorating manufacturing in Chicago’s suburbs through programs such as the Metals HUB. Credit: Adobe Stock For decades, the Chicagoland area has played a pivotal role in American manufacturing capability. Unfortunately, the once-strong bastion of manufacturing and fabrication has lost much of its fervor following years of economic stagnation, outmigration, and a declining tax base.

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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).

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Image: Ryan/stock.adobe.com The evolution of Australia’s defence expenditure from 1949 to 2023 reveals a story of growth, with recent years showing increases. This article includes interactive graphs to help you explore the data in more detail. Australia’s journey toward becoming a military power began in the post-war era. In 1949, just a few years after World War II, Australia’s defence expenditure stood at around AUD $114 million.

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MESA

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Operational Efficiency Through Data-Driven OEEby Bill Rokos, CTO, Parsec AutomationAs Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing reshape the modern industrial landscape, automation is helping today’s manufacturers tackle new challenges and changes head-on.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Rockwell Automation announced that it is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces into its Emulate3D digital twin software to enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence and physics-based simulation technology. Digital twins enhance equipment development and control testing through simulation models and emulation, reducing startup time and risk.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

I have been writing occasional blog posts regarding Quickbase and have also appeared at their annual user conference and on a podcast.* I first heard of the company at the beginning of the year. The customers who spoke at the user conference gave examples of the simplicity and speed of the nocode application development. The product is operations management software without the extensive overhead of many competitors.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Red Cat’s Black Widow drone features forward-looking obstacle-avoidance capabilities and an integrated FLIR Prism AI software stack. | Source: Red Cat Red Cat Holdings Inc. this week announced that it won the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance, or SRR, program of record contract. The company replaced Skydio on this contract. The U.S. Army set an initial acquisition target of 5,880 systems over a five-year period.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Image: moodboard/stock.adobe.com Supply Queensland, a groundbreaking online platform developed by Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) and powered by BenchOn, is set to revolutionise Queensland’s manufacturing industry. This innovative supply chain and skills mapping portal connects local manufacturers with major projects, contractors, buyers, and fellow manufacturers, offering numerous benefits.

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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?

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For mold work, a VMC offers the most effective design for machining complex shapes and surfaces. Spindle construction, thermal stability, and bed and column design are more important considerations than horsepower and torque. Source (All images) | Hwacheon Machinery America Inc. Speed, precision and stability are the key attributes of a mold machine.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Test your digital twin knowledge with this quiz.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Renishaw received the Industry Partner Award at Davis Technical College Foundation’s Annual Life Changer Luncheon on Oct 3, 2024. Each year, the ceremony honors the foundation partners for their significant contributions to Davis Tech and their unwavering commitment to education. The Davis Tech CNC Machining program enhances the lives of students as they prepare for… The post Renishaw receives Industry Partner Award at Davis Technical College Foundation’s Annual Life-Changer Luncheon appea

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

I remember Digi from many years ago as a networking interface of serial to Ethernet. I lost track of the company for some years. It has become active over the past few years, still working on connectivity. This news concerns further connectivity options. Digi International’s Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M , powered by Digi Axess, has been officially certified for use on the T-Mobile network.

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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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NIST

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As a manufacturer, you sometimes face technical challenges beyond the scope of your in-house expertise or experience. It is important to focus on finding the right partners and advisors to help you navigate these obstacles and remain competitive. The Mississippi Polymer Institute ( MPI ), based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is one of those resources.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Image: jamesteohart/stock.adobe.com The manufacturing of Melbourne ’s first G Class Trams is underway which is set to support more than a thousand local jobs on the journey of building a better experience for passengers on the world’s biggest tram network. The new trams are being built with at least 65 per cent local content and will support up to 1,900 local jobs across manufacturing, construction and the supply chain.

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The 2024 Travelers Injury Impact Report points to the hazards that make up the biggest share of workers’ compensation claims.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The addition of kernel-based virtual machine capabilities allows users to run concurrent edge workloads with maximum computing reliability.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

By Mary C. Gannon, Senior Editor igus Inc. exhibited at MinExpo this past September for the first time, using the event to promote its newer lines of heavy-duty bearings, for use in heavy equipment like excavators, cranes, and other machinery used in rugged environments. For example, the iglide TX1 heavy-duty bearing is rated for up… The post igus goes big with heavy-duty bearings, zero-lubrication for large machinery appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Blake Moret deserves credit for many reasons during his tenure as CEO of Rockwell Automation. He has not been afraid to try things. If they don’t work out, he just pivots and tries something else. There was the interlude with PTC and ThingWorx. Rockwell gained some benefit, but in the end the benefits were less than spectacular. He sold the stake and acquired Plex (operations software) and Fiix (maintenance management software) gaining solid cloud-based performers.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Don Bailey, CEO of Suburban Tool Inc., stands inside of the company’s latest addition, a Mazak HCN 10800. The machine, along with Suburban Tool’s Mazak FH 8800 and FH 680, is enabling the company to expand the range of products it machines in-house. Source (all photos): Suburban Tool. “We don’t like to outsource.” This was one of two key motivations for Suburban Tool ’s recent shift toward producing its large tombstones and angle plates in-house rather than ha

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Image: Studio-FI/stock.adobe.com Minister for Jobs and Industry Natalie Hutchins has announced four manufacturing businesses will share in more than $1 million of funding through the Made in Victoria – Energy Technologies Manufacturing Program. The businesses will be able to buy new equipment and technology to manufacture more components that support the road to zero emissions and renewable energy.

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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.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Pickle applies AI and computer vision to unload a range of items. Source: Pickle Robot Robotic truck unloading fits the classic definition of dull, dirty, or dangerous jobs worth automating. Pickle Robot Co. yesterday announced that it has raised $50 million in Series B funding and that six customers placed orders during the third quarter for more than 30 robots to deploy in the first half of 2025.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation, share insights into the company’s tech stack integration plans at Automation Fair 2024.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Automotive systems that impact safety require adherence to the automotive functional safety standard — ISO 26262. Those electronic and electrical systems that are interlinked to use the input from one sensor to provide different functions in the automobile and minimize system cost, have additional safety considerations. To ensure proper and verified capability, the hardware (HW), software […] The post How does ASIL SEooC affect sensors?

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Augmented (Artificial) Intelligence (AI) must have a hidden marketing hype person somewhere in the metaverse. We must remind ourselves that the AI revolution-to-be has not yet really arrived. Companies have begun releasing AI augmented products. These will become part of the learning curve we must all endure. Then we’ll figure out that these are just another tool in the kit.

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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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Industry Week

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The quadruped Spot robots support predictive maintenance programs and met ROI in half the predicted amount of time.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Image: Kenishirotie/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government continues to use innovative methods to solve the housing crisis with construction now underway on the state’s first 3D-printed social housing properties in Dubbo. The development will transform a vacant block of land into two modern two-bedroom duplexes for Aboriginal social housing tenants. This innovative method of construction will reduce costs and cut construction time in half, delivering more homes sooner for those who need them.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Renesas said the RZ/T2H MPU provides powerful application processing and fast real-time control. | Source: Renesas Electronics Corporation Renesas Electronics Corp. this week launched the RZ/T2H, its highest-performance microprocessor for industrial equipment. Thanks to its powerful application processing and real-time performance, the RZ/T2H is capable of high-speed, high-precision control of industrial robot motors for up to nine axes, the company said.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Test your knowledge on Power over Ethernet to help better understand its application in industrial automation systems.

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