Design World

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

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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Automation World

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

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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Chris Hohmann

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

November 2022, I moderated a Goal Tree building workshop in which 2 teams of 5 built a Goal Tree, in the same session and same meeting room. After a couple of hours spent training about the basics of “Necessity logic”, the rules of building a Goal Tree and the different uses of such a Tree, … Continue reading Goal Tree Chronicles- 2 Trees built in one 2-day workshop.

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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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Design World

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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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Automation World

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Over the last two years, some industry pundits suggested that steel prices would never reach the levels seen before the pandemic. Guess where steel prices might be headed?

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Design World

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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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Automation World

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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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SMMT

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

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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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?

MRPEasy

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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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Design World

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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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Automation World

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Schneider Electric’s Michael Martinez explains how decoupling devices from software allows you to extend the life of automation systems while also improving their availability, scalability, and performance.

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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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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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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The third day of my 25 th Automation Fair by Rockwell Automation experience is winding up. I have many notes to sort through. New products. New initiatives. Many new people; many familiar people. Many of my media colleagues are in San Francisco rather than Chicago. That company pays expenses. I’m keeping my expenses minor here. Some initial key thoughts about this 31st edition of Automation Fair by Rockwell Automation: Emphasis on partners working together.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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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Automation World

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A vision of “boundless automation” underscores Emerson’s expansion of Plantweb capabilities to more easily manage, connect, and deliver operations and IT data across the enterprise.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

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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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

I hate the term IT/OT convergence. It is so old. People and technologies have continually made changes that actually bring things together. People are not stupid. Just focused on their jobs. I recently talked with a product manager regarding silicon infrastructure. He talked of how the technology of his product would lead to breaking of IT silos and also to IT/OT convergence.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

IDEC Corporation has introduced a new line of CW low-profile touchless switches suitable for many hygienic industrial and public automation applications, addressing cleanliness concerns for protecting against COVID-19 and other contamination. Touchless switches are durable and reduce the total cost of equipment operation. Previously untouchable savings World events have introduced a new sense of urgency… The post IDEC announces new low-profile touchless switches appeared first on Design Wo

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

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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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Several times each week new (to me) cybersecurity companies find me. This through a PR professional I’ve known for maybe 20 years who picked up a new client. Mission Secure specializes in operation technology and industrial control system (OT / ICS) systems. I’ve not heard from them previously (at least, I’ve never written about them here). Mission Secure announced the release of its Sentinel 5.0 platform Nov. 1, a milestone in enabling Zero Trust security architectures for critical infrastructu

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Design World

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The euphoria in the industry was palpable when more than 1100 specialists in space technology gathered in Las Vegas at the end of October for the ASCEND conference of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA): Spaceflight is in the midst of a transformation from government-funded research and national prestige projects into a commercially… The post Space industry takes off with EtherCAT appeared first on Design World.

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

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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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

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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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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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

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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Design World

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and Stratasys, a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, have applied Hexagon’s simulation technology to capture the behavior of Stratasys’ high-performance, ultra-lightweight Antero reinforced polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) materials and its additive manufacturing processes. These rigorously validated simulations offer Stratasys customers unique insight so they can lightweight components and introduce new sustainable aircraft […].

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

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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