Sat.Nov 05, 2022 - Fri.Nov 11, 2022

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Robot Piece Picking Advances with Artificial Intelligence

Automation World

At PACK EXPO International, Siemens previewed its forthcoming AI-driven software for the development of pick-and-place robot systems that can grasp objects previously unknown to the system.

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Design World’s user community recognizes ‘Leadership in Engineering’ winners for 2022

Design World

Design World’s yearlong event recognizes engineering companies, teams and individuals for innovation and engineering excellence. The Design World Network has announced the winners of the 2022 Leadership in Engineering program. Leadership in Engineering is an industry recognition program which acknowledges corporate engineering leadership across several disciplines.

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Used car market down in Q3 but EV sales at record high

SMMT

UK used car transactions fall -12.2% in Q3 2022 with 1,785,447 vehicles changing hands. Second consecutive quarter of decline as new car supply shortages hit volumes. Battery electric vehicle demand continues rise as sales grow 44.1% to 16,775. Download the used car sales report for Q3 2022. The UK’s used car market fell for the second consecutive quarter this year, declining -12.2% over the three months of July to September, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Moto

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What Impact Does Artificial Intelligence Have on VPN Technology?

Robotics Automation News

Artificial intelligence is no longer the sole domain of science fiction. Machine learning can be found in your cell phone, car, the internet, and the offline world. Machine learning looks for patterns to build the next generation of AI. Any correct guesses are then recorded. This replication process is repeated until the algorithm is self-sufficient. […].

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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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Automating Industrial Control Logic

Automation World

Koidra combines machine learning, IoT, math, and physics to automate operational precision.

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Dynamometers with Positorq oil shear load brakes test to zero rpm

Design World

Force Control dynamometers featuring Positorq oil shear load brakes absorb extreme torque at very low speed, down to zero rpm. This allows them to accurately capture data at these critical junctures when dynos equipped with traditional load brakes cannot. Oil Shear Technology can provide instant load spikes and static lockup of up to three times… The post Dynamometers with Positorq oil shear load brakes test to zero rpm appeared first on Design World.

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New Products Push the Limits of 3D Printing

Plastics Today

Boston Micro Fabrication debuts high-throughput 3D printer that produces 25-micrometer parts and Chromatic 3D Materials has developed software that enables durable, flexible materials to be printed on metal, plastic, or textile substrates of any shape.

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Automation Decisions: Variable Frequency Drive or Soft Starter?

Automation World

Soft starters and VFDs both effectively control motors and are efficient users of energy. Determining which technology to use depends on understanding the performance needs of the application.

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Smart mounting software helps techs assemble control cabinets

Design World

Control cabinet and switchgear manufacturing is under increasing time pressures and the lack of skilled employees may also be causing bottlenecks in many cases. This is where Eplan Smart Mounting comes in: the new software – being presented for the first time at the 2022 SPS – leads the way through the entire control cabinet… The post Smart mounting software helps techs assemble control cabinets appeared first on Design World.

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Molex Explores the Potential of the Industrial Metaverse

Gary Mintchell

A couple of weeks ago, I moderated a panel discussion on the Web regarding the Industrial Metaverse. This is an interesting topic for discussion. Questions remain: How much of the term metaverse is simply marketing covering a vacuum? What are the real use cases (something we care about in industrial applications)? What are the components of a metaverse?

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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Teel increases pay, capacity to meet pipe, conduit demand

Plastics News

To accommodate growth, Teel is increasing wages by 10-15 percent across the board and ramping up its hiring efforts. The company now pays $19.10 an hour for starting day shift for 12-hour positions.

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PACK EXPO Southeast Debuts Spring 2025 in Atlanta

Automation World

Regional show targets top manufacturing sectors in the country.

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PBC Linear expands Applied Cobotics product line with Cobot Feeder

Design World

PBC Linear, a Pacific Bearing Company, continues to strengthen its Applied Cobotics brand with the latest product offering, the Cobot Feeder. This essential automation tool will help small- to medium-sized companies boost their robot production without significant increases in labor, and ultimately see a higher return on their investments. Cobot Feeder The Cobot Feeder from… The post PBC Linear expands Applied Cobotics product line with Cobot Feeder appeared first on Design World.

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Research Reveals Defending Digital Supply Chains Remains a Business Challenge

Gary Mintchell

Research conduced world-wide initiated by BlueVoyant , a cyber defense company, revealed that 98% of firms surveyed have been negatively impacted by a cybersecurity breach that occurred in their supply chain. This is up slightly from 97% of respondents last year. Digital supply chains are made of the external vendors and suppliers who have network access that could be compromised.

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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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Material Insights: Resin prices dip; report says plastic pollution goals at risk

Plastics News

North American polystyrene and PVC prices continue to fall, DuPont reports on one successful and one failed M&A deal, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation notes that government action is needed to achieve ambitious voluntary plastic pollution reduction goals.

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Formic Launches First Turnkey Palletizer at Pack Expo 2022

Automation World

The SL20 Palletizer makes automation faster and more accessible for small to mid-sized factories.

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ODVA conformance testing available for Ethernet/IP devices on the Ethernet-APL physical layer for process automation

Design World

ODVA announces that conformance testing is now available for EtherNet/IP network-enabled devices that communicate over the Ethernet-APL physical layer. Conformance testing verifies the Ethernet-APL physical layer functionality by checking that the different port types properly adhere to the relevant specifications. The EtherNet/IP communication network functionality is also confirmed as a part of this process.

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300,000 Tons in Carbon Emissions to be Saved by Autonomous Oil and Gas Operations

Gary Mintchell

Taking environmental issues and carbon reduction out of the political arena and placing among those who can actually do something promotes good stewardship—and good business. Check out The Carbon Almanac (click the photo on the web page). This book contains a wealth of facts and action items for us all. The major automation technology providers have invented and unleashed many ways customers can reduce carbon footprint.

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

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Some bag makers ‘confident’ in challenge to California bag claims

Plastics News

The plastic bag industry's response to California Attorney General Rob Bonta's recyclability challenge has been muted, perhaps reflecting concerns there could be millions of dollars in civil penalties.

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Continuous, High-speed Capsule/Tablet Weighing Based on Microwave Resonance

Automation World

Work Microwave debuts a new capability in pharma production: a vibration insensitive, continuous capsule weighing sensor that can be integrated into filling machines.

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OPC Foundation welcomes the new “.NET User Group” to maintain the open-source UA-.NET Standard project

Design World

The OPC Foundation (OPCF) welcomes the launch of the “.NET User Group” initiated by three companies represented on the OPC Foundation Board of Directors ABB, Microsoft, and SAP. This group aims to maintain and extend the existing open-source “UA-.NET standard” project, which is available on GitHub. All three companies use this open-source project in their… The post OPC Foundation welcomes the new “.NET User Group” to maintain the open-source UA-.NET Standard project appeared first on Desig

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Festo Didactic Takes Its Apprenticeship Program to the Next Level

Gary Mintchell

Festo has made significant investments in education and training over the past few years in Mason, Ohio just outside of Cincinnati. This news notes the next step. Festo Didactic Learning Systems North America and its partners announced plans for the Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program (MAP) at its Regional Service Center (RSC) in Mason with industry, education, and government coming together.

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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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Augmentus expands US presence to meet growing demand for easy Scan and Plan robot programming

Robotics Automation News

Augmentus will be exhibiting at the Rockwell Automation Fair in Chicago on 16-17 November 2022 as part of its ongoing partnership with Rockwell Automation. Conventional robot programming is highly difficult and heavily fragmented with the use of proprietary programming languages and extensive training being the industry norm. As a result, 70 percent of the lifetime […].

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How to Identify, Quantify, and Mitigate Risk

Automation World

In industrial operations, understanding what a failure of any system, component, or process could mean to your operations is key to overall risk mitigation.

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Nano Dimension highlight its portfolio at Formnext

Design World

Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading supplier of Additively Manufactured Electronics (“AME”) and multi-dimensional polymer, metal & ceramic Additive Manufacturing (“AM”) 3D printers, will showcase how its products and technologies are reinventing manufacturing at the upcoming Formnext 2022 event in Frankfurt, Germany, November 15-18 (Stand C119). Nano Dimension’s vision to transform additive electronics and additive manufacturing […].

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Ignition Adds Cloud Edition Plus Many Updates

Gary Mintchell

I think that hybrid might just be the future as IT managers review the costs and constraints of depending too much on cloud vendors (AWS, Microsoft, Google). Customers of Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform must be asking for a public cloud implementation, though. I’ve highlighted a blog post by Dante Augello of Inductive discussing some of the reasoning and features of a Cloud Edition coming in 2023.

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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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Feedstock, market negotiations see resin prices continue to drop

Plastics News

The PP drop is a combination of a decline in price for polymer-grade propylene feedstock and buyers reclaiming some margin from suppliers, sources said.

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Atlas Copco Expands Into Process Filters and Chillers

Automation World

Branching out from compressors, Atlas Copco shows off its new process filtration and chiller lines, suitable for food and bev, pharmaceutical, microelectronics, and other industries.

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Flexible, self-contained unit does not require an external power supply

Design World

Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Qualtek, now offers the USB Type C Receptacle Power Supply as part of its full line of Qualtek power supplies. Qualtek’s USB Type C Receptacle Power Supply offers ease of installation and flexible compatibility with existing NEMA-style convenience outlets. The unit features a self-contained… The post Flexible, self-contained unit does not require an external power supply appeared first on Design Worl

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Diet and nutrition app development: Close-up

Robotics Automation News

Nowadays, mobile devices have become widely distributed and have penetrated all spheres of life. Due to this fact, almost any user has an idea of mobile applications, like diet and nutrition app development. Really, mobile devices open up a whole new way for us to interact with computing resources, the Internet, and even corporate infrastructure. […].

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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!