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Current, voltage and phase monitoring devices

Design World

A new digital platform covers current, voltage and phase monitoring devices including a range of monitoring relays, earth leakage detectors and current transformers/transducers. These products are important components for monitoring incoming power and for protecting machinery such as motors, pumps and compressors. The Digital Platform on Current, Voltage and Phase Monitoring Devices is an information-laden… The post Current, voltage and phase monitoring devices appeared first on Design Wor

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Protect Your Control Systems from Natural Disasters

Automation World

To ensure you can be up and running as quickly as possible following a storm or other natural disaster, it’s critical to have a crisis management strategy in place to proactively protect your automation systems.

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How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping the Future of eCommerce

Robotics Automation News

Artificial intelligence is a technology that many people still liken to something from a futuristic movie from days gone by. While to the uninitiated, the words artificial intelligence may conjure up images of humanoid robots, the reality is that AI is already all around and widely adopted throughout society. Almost everyone has some kind of […].

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HGV registrations soar in best Q3 for half a decade

SMMT

UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations climb by 30.1% to 10,034 units in Q3. Best third quarter since 2017, driven by demand for artic trucks, up 53.1%, and rigids, up 15.8%. Year-to-date market up 7.8%, but still -18.4% down against same period pre-pandemic figures. SEE HGV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND. DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE. New UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations increased by 30.1% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures published today by the Societ

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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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Sensor enclosures feature 32 permutations, custom options

Design World

The tough, elegant new MINI-DATA-BOX comes in different versions, sizes, colors and optional flanges to produce 32 possible permutations – all available as standard. Innovative and compact MINI-DATA-BOX is ideal for applications including IoT/IIoT, automation, security and surveillance technology, environmental monitoring, measurement and control, smart logistics, peripherals, interfaces and ICT.

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New Launch: Nupano Open Automation Platform for OEMs From Lenze

Automation World

Machine builders can use the Nupano cloud-based platform to create new machine related digital services and revenue streams through the ability to remotely and securely update and maintain equipment in the field.

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Success Story: MPW Precision cuts a short path to success with day-one MRPeasy implementation

MRPEasy

Thanks to decades of business experience and a reliable software partner since day one, high-precision component manufacturer MPW Precision has found a fast route to success. About MPW Precision After a German industrial organisation successfully acquired their previous long-standing manufacturing enterprise in 2017, entrepreneurs Maurice and Paul Watson promptly decided to go at it again […].

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HARTING Mexico Manufacturing inaugurates new building to accommodate growth

Design World

HARTING Mexico Manufacturing announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility with an inaugural ribbon-cutting event. HARTING Technology Group COO Andreas Conrad, HARTING Americas CEO Jon DeSouza, and HARTING Americas COO Florian Stuetzel hosted the ceremony on behalf of the global company. The event also included a virtual address from HARTING Technology Group’s Chairman of the… The post HARTING Mexico Manufacturing inaugurates new building to accommodate growth appeared first

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Predictive Maintenance Solutions Trending Among Companies

Automation World

Packaged goods companies are implementing or considering a variety of predictive maintenance technologies, and OEMs are looking for ways to match demand.

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Luxonis launches its first open source personal robot

Robotics Automation News

Luxonis, a Colorado-based robotic vision platform, has launched rae, its first “fully-formed and high-powered personal robot”. Backed by a Kickstarter campaign to help support its development, rae sets itself apart by offering a multitude of features right out of the box, along with a unique degree of experimental programming potential that far exceeds other consumer […].

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

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Privately held Ohio metal fabrication shop goes employee-owned

The Fabricator

When Valco Industries owner Ed Leventhal was mapping his exit plan, he took the road less traveled to ensure that his valued manufacturing employees would continue to have jobs by transferring ownership to them.

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3D Systems offers high-performance metals for 3D printing

Design World

3D Systems announced the addition of two new materials — Certified HX and Certified CuCr2.4 — to its industry-leading materials portfolio. Both materials are certified for use with the company’s DMP Flex 350, and DMP Factory 350 3D printers, and HX is also certified for the DMP Factory 500 to address a breadth of applications […]. The post 3D Systems offers high-performance metals for 3D printing appeared first on Design World.

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Plastic bags under scrutiny again. Is flexible packaging next?

Plastics News

Perhaps some retail bag makers will be able to make a case to California that they've made the investments necessary to make their products sustainable. If so, flexible packaging makers should be paying attention.

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Argolytics Partners With CFA Solutions on Quality Inspection Software

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: iStock. Argolytics , maker of Trendable software solutions for quality control, announces a new partnership with CFA Solutions , makers of the non-conformance tracking and reporting software 80/20 Quality. The new agreement integrates the two software programs such that the transition from recording inspection measurements to reporting defects is seamless, according to the partners.

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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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The artistry and fabrication behind San Francisco’s stainless steel rock sculptures

The Fabricator

What made the 20 colorful rock-like structures outside a San Francisco building possible? Artistry, metal fabrication, and some delays, artists and fabricators said.

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3D Systems partners with Wematter on SLS

Design World

3D Systems announced a strategic partnership with Wematter, a Swedish 3D printer manufacturer, that will broaden 3D Systems’ Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) portfolio. Wematter designed and introduced the Wematter Gravity in 2020 which brought an affordable, turnkey SLS solution to the market in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Through this partnership, 3D […].

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Kickstart: Shake ‘N Bake ditches the plastic bag

Plastics News

Shake 'N Bake ditches the plastic bag Can you believe that consumers buy so much Shake 'N Bake that just eliminating the plastic bag from the package will save 900,000 pounds of plastic annually? Kraft Heinz Co. announced Nov. 10 that it's removing the plastic "shaker" bag from its Shake 'N Bake product. According to the company, that will eliminate 900,000 pounds of plastic — equivalent to the weight of more than 270 mid-size cars.

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OnRobot launches new platform that reduces costs ‘by up to 90 percent’

Robotics Automation News

OnRobot, the world’s leading provider of hardware and software solutions for collaborative robotic applications, has launched the industry’s first automated platform for deployment of collaborative applications – D:PLOY – in Asia Pacific (APAC). D:PLOY – the biggest innovation since the collaborative robot (cobot) – will revolutionise and simplify automation for manufacturers in almost every industry. […].

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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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Key takeaways from FABTECH 2022: growing automation, connected machines, good information, and more

The Fabricator

Tens of thousands descended on the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta for FABTECH 2022. The show revealed several key trends in the metal fabrication and manufacturing industries, including the increasing importance of good information.

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ARM Hub, Azcende Venture to help Australian critical tech enter US defence market

AU Manufacturing

Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub (ARM Hub) has ventured into a partnership with infrastructure advisory firm Azcende Venture Capital to help Australian manufacturers of innovative technologies enter US markets. . The partnership is intended to accelerate new business and emerging technologies designed for national security and critical infrastructure. .

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CP Chemical, QatarEnergy JV building $8.5B PE plant in Texas

Plastics News

Construction will begin immediately on the project in Orange, Texas, with operations expected to begin in 2026. The complex will add more than 4 billion pounds of capacity.

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Trimble and Exyn Technologies launch autonomous construction surveying technology

Robotics Automation News

Industrial technology company Trimble and Exyn Technologies, a developer of multi-platform robotic autonomy for complex, GPS-denied environments, have agreed a strategic collaboration to explore the use of autonomous construction surveying technology. The solution will integrate Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot, the ExynPak powered by ExynAI and the Trimble X7 total station.

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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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Hydro One and Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation sign agreement for transmission line project

Canadian Manufacturing

Chief Whitecloud, Andrew Spencer, Hydro One, Ogichidaa (Grand Chief) Francis Kavanaugh and Matthew Jackson, Hydro One celebrate the signing of the agreement in Thunder Bay. (CNW Group/Hydro One Limited). THUNDER BAY — At a ceremony in Thunder Bay, Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation and Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) signed an equity agreement on the Waasigan Transmission Line project.

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SoftIron launches Australia’s first-ever advanced computer manufacturing facility

AU Manufacturing

SoftIron has opened Australia’s first-ever component-level IT infrastructure manufacturing facility in Sydney, bringing Australia one step closer towards developing its first sovereign capability in critical technology. . Backed by a Defence Department’s Sovereign Industry Capability Grant, the Advanced Manufacturing Facility, which opened at Botany on Monday, will produce ICT componentry for SoftIron’s ground-breaking HyperCloud Intelligent Cloud Fabric , the world’s first complete technology f

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Groups want EPA to limit PVA in laundry pods, seeing microplastic problems

Plastics News

There's a push to get EPA to limit PVA film in the popular cleaning pod format over concerns of microplastic pollution. Industry said science shows no problems.

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Technology is Making it Easier Than Ever to Become an Entrepreneur

Robotics Automation News

In recent years, the tech industry has not only become more and more powerful but also more and more accessible to would-be entrepreneurs. With almost everything you need to start a business now available via the internet, it’s easier than ever to turn your great idea into an even greater reality without spending much of […].

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

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.

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Kohler Power Systems expands generator plant in Wisconsin

The Fabricator

Kohler Power Systems has completed an expansion to its North American generator manufacturing facility in Mosel, Wis. The project, which began in March 2021, includes a 155,000-sq.-ft. production, testing, and warehousing space, as well as a 10,000-sq.-ft. customer experience center. The.

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Where to Focus Your Improvement Efforts

Mold Making Technology

Mold builders need a systematic process that allows the business to repeatedly (and with confidence) make decisions about what to improve on an ongoing basis. Photo Credit, all images: Science of Business Inc. This is the fourth and final installment in our series of articles. We’ve covered a wide range of topics and how those topics affect the moldmaking industry, ranging from pricing to marketing to technology.

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Packaging company Greenbridge is adding a Cleveland location

Plastics News

Mentor-based Greenbridge, formerly known as Polychem, is known for its strapping and cord products, but it also offers a variety of related tools and equipment.

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Are Domain Names Important for SEO in 2022?

Robotics Automation News

The debate about whether a site’s domain name affects its ranking position sometimes arises among webmasters. A B2B SEO company can categorically testify that a correctly chosen domain can help to promote the site to the top positions. Others cite Google’s press releases stating that the domain name has little impact on rankings. Let’s discover […].

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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.