Machines-as-a-Service: This Trend Is Just Getting Started
Automation World
JULY 26, 2022
A new report from Bain & Company illustrates why machines-as-a-service is a growing trend that will change the familiar equipment manufacturer business model.
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Tech Tuesdays: Sorbothane marks 40 years of shock and vibration innovation
Design World
JULY 26, 2022
In our latest Technology Tuesday’s podcast, Design World’s Michelle Froese speaks with David Church, president of Sorbothane, about innovative shock and vibration solutions. Sorbothane has been developing materials and components that isolate vibration, attenuate shock, and damp unwanted noise for 40 years. In fact, the company is celebrating four decades in business this year!
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Manufacturer Survey Details Impact of Robotics Integration on Facilities and Workers
Robotics Business Review
JULY 24, 2022
Manufacturers must continue to automate to remain competitive, but the introduction of robotics systems will impact their facilities and human workers. The results of a recent survey by Veo Robotics of 500 manufacturers the US, UK, and Japan provides insights into the optimal path forward when introducing robotics systems, and challenges conventional thinking.
Rapid Robotics unveils robot with ‘fastest setup time in the industry’
Robotics Automation News
JULY 27, 2022
Rapid Robotics says it has developed a robot with the “fastest setup time in the industry”. The Rapid Machine Operator (RMO) from Rapid Robotics is “the first industrial robot that can get up and running in a matter of hours”, according to the company. It’s also the first manufacturing robot that can move between jobs […].
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
Cloud-Based Software Modernizes Cleaning System Reporting
Automation World
JULY 25, 2022
Sani-Matic worked with Rockwell Automation and PTC to develop a SaaS offering that replaces largely manual, paper-based data collection processes.
PBC Linear launches miniature metric ball screw assemblies
Design World
JULY 29, 2022
PBC Linear, a Pacific Bearing Company and a global leader in linear motion solutions, has expanded its comprehensive portfolio to include Miniature Metric Ball Screw Assemblies. Building on the success of their lead screw technology, this combination of precision-rolled screw and compact nut is driving exceptional performance from an economical package.
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Human-like hands for robots move one step closer with Italian scientist’s invention
Robotics Automation News
JULY 28, 2022
An Italian scientist has invented a robotic end effector that could bring the goal of robots having human-like hands one step closer. Corrado De Pascali and his colleagues on the Italian Institute of Technology have unveiled an end effector which uses tiny, 8-gram actuators to power many different joints in the complex component. According to […].
Digital Transformation Lessons from a Smart Monitoring System for Potable Water Treatment
Automation World
JULY 27, 2022
How the German city of Oberzent connects decentralized measurement points using LoRaWAN and Endress+Hauser’s Netilion IIoT technologies.
Top high school, college welders announced in national SkillsUSA competition
The Fabricator
JULY 26, 2022
High school and college students from across the country competed in three welding categories at this summer’s SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta. Here are the results.
CSIRO R&D program to boost advanced manufacturing
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 25, 2022
The CSIRO is advancing Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability by providing free research and development support to help businesses develop new products or services through a new Innovate to Grow program. SMEs working on new advanced manufacturing solutions can sign up to the free, 10-week online Innovate to Grow program, to support their commercial idea by building their R&D knowledge, with 25 spots available.
Multiverse Computing to develop quantum digital twin for Bosch manufacturing facility
Robotics Automation News
JULY 27, 2022
Multiverse Computing, a quantum computing solutions provider, is collaborating in a research project with the Bosch Automotive Electronics plant in Madrid to leverage the power of quantum computing in the virtual replica or “digital twin” of a factory. Multiverse is implementing quantum-based optimization algorithms at Bosch, delivering cutting-edge electronics components to several original equipment manufacturers […].
Blockchain and artificial intelligence keep food, goods safe in supply chain.
Automation World
JULY 29, 2022
FDA takes closer look at food safety in e-commerce models; Alitheon’s optical AI combats counterfeiting.
AWS awards Welding Workforce Grants to 11 schools
The Fabricator
JULY 29, 2022
The AWS Foundation recently awarded its Welding Workforce Grant to 11 secondary, postsecondary, and welder training facilities that seek to enhance and improve their welding education programs.
Green Dot Bioplastics Introduces 9 New Compostable Resins
Plastics Today
JULY 28, 2022
Polymers with faster biodegradability that target packaging and single-use applications are suitable for film (shown), sheet, and thermoforming processes.
CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction
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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.
Industrial robot sales in North America ‘continue record surge into 2022’
Robotics Automation News
JULY 28, 2022
North American companies started the year by purchasing “the most robots ever in a single quarter”, with 11,595 robots sold at a value of $646 million. According to the Association for Advancing Automation, these Q1 numbers represent growth of 28 percent and 43 percent respectively over the first quarter of 2021 and 7 percent and […].
Cloud-Based Software Modernizes Cleaning System Reporting
Automation World
JULY 25, 2022
Sani-Matic worked with Rockwell Automation and PTC to develop a SaaS offering that replaces largely manual, paper-based data collection processes.
DuPont expands US medical tubing production
Plastics News
JULY 29, 2022
Wilmington, Del.-based DuPont marked the opening of the Liveo Healthcare Solutions plant at its Cooper River site in Moncks Corners, S.C., on July 28.
NETL recognized for efforts to evolve advanced vehicle technologies
The Fabricator
JULY 29, 2022
NETL's work to evolve advanced vehicle technologies, including electric vehicles, and expand their use on U.S. highways has been recognized for excellence by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
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.
SLAMcore raises $16 million to give spatial understanding to robots and the metaverse
Robotics Automation News
JULY 24, 2022
SLAMcore, a developer of vision-based location and mapping for robots and autonomous machines, has raised $16 million in Series A capital. The company says the funding will allow the business to rapidly capitalize on its proven technology which combines AI with consumer-grade cameras, sensors and processors to solve the complex challenges of mapping and navigating […].
Why Edge Devices are Essential to IIoT Applications
Automation World
JULY 27, 2022
From reducing the amount of data that needs to be sent to the cloud for analysis to improving condition-based monitoring applications, edge computing devices are the local devices enabling an on-site industrial Internet of Things.
CT Agreement To Accelerate Electrification and Battery Deployment
Metrology
JULY 27, 2022
Waygate Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), a national manufacturing development facility providing battery manufacturing scale-up and skills for the battery. The post CT Agreement To Accelerate Electrification and Battery Deployment appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Keep track of innovations in digital banking
Canadian Metalworking Magazine
JULY 28, 2022
Market Intelligence. With Feedly’s new Neobanks AI model, you can effortlessly keep up with the growth and strategies of the world’s top 350 neobanks. The new Feedly Neobanks Leo Concept is a handy list of the top 350 digital banks. This new Machine Learning model will help you: Track new trends and innovations across fintech Spot new investment opportunities Discover potential partners to work with.
How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management
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SafeAI and Obayashi demonstrate autonomous vehicle on a construction site in Japan
Robotics Automation News
JULY 23, 2022
SafeAI, a developer of autonomous solutions for heavy equipment, in partnership with Japanese construction giant Obayashi, has hosted nearly 150 visitors to view its retrofitted autonomous Caterpillar 725, operating on a construction site in Japan for the first time ever. The demos, which took place over a two week period, brought together delegates from nearly […].
How Network Communications Drive the IIoT Revolution
Automation World
JULY 26, 2022
Internet of Things communication methods such as OPC UA, MQTT, and REST API make field level data available to the cloud, creating flexible production networks to support efficient manufacturing.
$4.45 million to boost advanced manufacturing in the NT
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 29, 2022
Manufacturers based in the Northern Territory will soon gain access to a multi-million-dollar advanced manufacturing facility housing robotic and bespoke automation products and services. This will support the implementation of technology such as robotic welders, automated pick and pack systems and product inspection services. The project will see Diverseco and Charles Darwin University (CDU) co-develop four new robotic and automation micro credential qualifications tailored to the region and bo
Employers need to move fast in this labor market
Plastics News
JULY 29, 2022
Todd Nickerson, recruiting director with MBS Advisors: "Filling positions becomes more about the candidate choosing the employer rather than the employer choosing the candidate.
The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study
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Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.
Carnegie Mellon develops robots that ‘learn household tasks by watching humans’
Robotics Automation News
JULY 23, 2022
By Aaron Aupperlee Novel method developed by Carnegie Mellon University researchers enables robots to ‘learn in the wild’ The robot watched as Shikhar Bahl opened the refrigerator door. It recorded his movements, the swing of the door, the location of the fridge and more, analyzing this data and readying itself to mimic what Bahl had […].
How Johnson & Johnson’s Secure Data Pipeline Helped Speed the COVID-19 Vaccine Production
Automation World
JULY 29, 2022
Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform and Cirrus Link’s MQTT modules are the heart of the secure data pipeline built for Johnson & Johnson by system integrator Automated Control Concepts.
Combining a love for motorsport racing and metal fabrication
The Fabricator
JULY 29, 2022
When Rob Parsons suffered a paralyzing back injury, rather than call it a setback, the Salt Lake City metalworker turned it into an opportunity to pursue two fascinations: racing and metal fabrication. That, in turn, led him to starting up two different business: Bending Solutions and CageKits.
Why is Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Necessary for Future Growth?
Factory Worx
JULY 26, 2022
Read Our Blog. Why is Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Necessary for Future Growth? Digital transformation in manufacturing significantly impacts organisations, suppliers, customers, and other third parties. Whether you're selling precision machinery or construction materials on the internet, technology can benefit you in several ways. Manufacturers can use digital technologies to improve operational efficiencies and optimise many business areas, such as product development and supply c
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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