Cisco Industrial Automation

JULY 21, 2022

Authored By Han Law. Uncertain global environments around trade and other geo-political events have made agile supply chains the difference between a firm’s success, survival, or failure. However, traditional risk management practices have not been very effective. This is because of poor visibility, high data latency, and the unstructured nature of data present in many of today’s distributed supply chain networks.

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Automation World

JULY 18, 2022

Why Industry 4.0 success requires visibility into all connected points on an industrial network, as well as threat detection and displays of the network’s health and integrity.

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Design World

JULY 22, 2022

Unison Tube LLC of Danville, Va., will present innovative tube manipulation technologies at Fabtech, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. Unison machines on show at Booth C10217 will include an all-electric Breeze Twin Head tube bending machine and one of the company’s all-new Synergy hybrid, multi-stack tube benders.

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Chris Hohmann

JULY 18, 2022

Going to see buy oneself, at the Gemba, is a Lean commandement well received (understood?) by all those who went through a Lean initiation. Now laymen and beginners may ask: where exactly is Gemba? First let’s clarify the meaning of the word Gemba. For this I’ll quote an old acquaintance of mine, Michel Baudin who … Continue reading Where exactly is Gemba?

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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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Cisco Industrial Automation

JULY 21, 2022

If this topic piqued your interest, you’re probably impacted by or at least curious about duplicate IP Addresses in your industrial network. You are not alone. It can be a little bewildering. There doesn’t seem to be any reason in this day and age to have duplicate IP Addresses, let alone do it on purpose. Let’s unravel the mystery. Companies that build sophisticated machines have made the transition to Internet Protocol as the communication protocol within their machines.

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Automation World

JULY 19, 2022

This forthcoming modular, customizable, do-it-yourself robot technology adds new dimensions to how end users, system integrators, and OEMs will think about robotic automation.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 21, 2022

Does the name Audrey Hepburn ring a bell? Way back in 1952, it was the first computer speech recognition tool. Even though the technology was groundbreaking, the software could understand only digits. Since then, transcription software has come a long way. Today, transcription tools use immersive technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to convert speech to […].

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 20, 2022

Ai Group’s Centre for Education and Training (CET) has set out the scale of the digital transformation opportunity (and challenge) before the industry in a new report. “Digital transformation presents an incredible opportunity to grow and reshape our economy for the better, but the secret to unlocking this potential lies with people, not machines,” Ai Group head of Education & Training and executive director of the CET Megan Lilly said. “We conducted interviews and ca

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Automation World

JULY 20, 2022

Learn about the different types of commonly available automated valves, valve sizing and performance issues, how piping and valve materials can impact valve choice, and deciding among electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic valve actuators.

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Design World

JULY 19, 2022

Developed with machine tool performance in mind, EVO 1 is a new approach to driving machine tool axes. The EVO 1 mechanical gearing system approaches the performance of a linear motor at the lower price of a rack and pinion linear axis. Features include high stiffness, zero backlash, and an ultra-minimal transmission error. This new design provides vibration-free motion and an optimum surface finish for the machined part.

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The Fabricator

JULY 21, 2022

Social media is proof that humanity still celebrates creativity among the younger generations. What better industry to put those creative efforts to work than in metal fabricating and forming?

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Plastics News

JULY 21, 2022

Extruders have been in high gear since the pandemic and now they are bracing for more orders for drinking water and wastewater projects.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 21, 2022

All over the world, individuals use virtual private networks (VPNs) to secure their connections to the internet. The encryption protects your activity from prying eyes, allowing you to browse the web with greater anonymity. Furthermore, a VPN may replace your actual IP address with one from another region, allowing you to access material that would […].

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Design World

JULY 19, 2022

EXAIR’s Hazardous Location Cabinet Cooler Systems have been set apart from the competition by achieving the UL classified designation for Div #1 environments. They have been tested by UL and passed their stringent requirements for use upon classified purged and pressurized electrical enclosures within Class I Div 1, Groups A, B, C and D; Class II Div 1, Groups E, F and G – and Class III environments.

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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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The Fabricator

JULY 22, 2022

Welding students at Penn College and metal artist/welder Rae Ripple collaborated on an all-steel chopper motorcycle sculpture that now stands prominently at the Pennsylvania school.

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Plastics News

JULY 21, 2022

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. reports higher post-consumer plastic content in packaging last year while PepsiCo Inc. sees overall increase despite a per-serving decrease.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 21, 2022

The appearance of self-driving vehicles is closely related to progress in the sphere of artificial intelligence and robotics. However, self-driving cars need more than just artificial intelligence and machine learning. To build its route, each self-driving car sends and receives plenty of data from various sensors like GPS, sonars, radars, lidars, cameras, and so on. […].

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Design World

JULY 19, 2022

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) will convene for the PTDA 2022 Industry Summit in Nashville, Tenn. on October 27-29, 2022. With more than 500 delegates in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry expected to attend, representing over 200 PTDA distributor and manufacturer companies, the Industry Summit—themed “Amp Up” — will offer cross-channel networking, shared learning and collaborative experiences. .

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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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The Fabricator

JULY 20, 2022

Maysteel Industries manages its growth through three related diversification strategies: diversity in geometry, in customers, and in careers.

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Control Engineering

JULY 19, 2022

Safety Insights. Safety comes in many forms and is a critical aspect of manufacturing operations. It starts with fundamentals like awareness and having the right equipment on-hand. While a good starting point, it is really the first step in the journey and can go in much greater detail. A hierarchy of controls is a good way to build a safety program in effectiveness and making a culture that emphasizes worker safety and wellness.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 21, 2022

Today, all the basic daily operations of the client are quenched on the card in the app. You are primarily focused on digital service, so it is worth paying attention to the development of financial service products because these are striking short-term and large-scale long-term results. Let’s look at the key points of the efficiency […].

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Design World

JULY 22, 2022

AutomationDirect has added new M30 harsh duty photoelectric sensors from Eaton. The Eaton E58 series are among the most rugged and best-sealed photoelectric sensors on the market. Their stainless steel, PVDF, and tempered glass components are mechanically assembled using Vitron seals to ensure resistance to chemicals and moisture intrusion. The E58 photoelectric sensors are available in diffuse reflective with background suppression, retroreflective, polarized reflective, and through-beam models

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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!

Metrology

JULY 21, 2022

In the next few years, the digital twin solution for manufacturing is expected to grow rapidly, driven by the need for improved productivity and lower maintenance costs. From 2022 to. The post Smart Manufacturing – How Digital Twins Optimizes Manufacturing Efficiency appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Plastics Today

JULY 21, 2022

EFS-plastics in PA will use $200,000 grant from the Film and Flexibles Recycling Coalition to buy new equipment to increase film recycling by 50 million bags per month.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 22, 2022

“The future of the automotive industry”, “the new standard” and “there will be no other cars” are just some of the expressions that can be heard about the increasingly popular electric vehicles. All the giants of the automotive industry have already released at least a few models of electric vehicles. Thus, there is no wonder […].

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Design World

JULY 21, 2022

. Known strengths now also available in the form of a right-angle gearbox: the new WPLHE from Neugart. (Source: Neugart GmbH). Axially space-saving, economical, IP65-compliant, and designed for high radial and axial forces at the output: The WPLHE combines all the advantages of the successful PLHE, the world’s first combination of the Economy and Precision gearboxes, as a right-angle variant.

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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.

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E&T

JULY 21, 2022

As more and more wind turbines are installed in the course of the energy transition and distance regulations to human settlements are tightened, suitable locations are becoming increasingly difficult to find. As a result, wind turbines are increasingly being erected in forests, to the detriment of forest specialists among bats. . In a new study, a team of scientists led by the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) demonstrated that forest specialists among bats, which fo

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Control Engineering

JULY 20, 2022

Digital Transformation Insights. Digital transformation (DX) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) can help simplify cloud architectures, which are comprised of six layers. The layers go beyond information technology/operational technology (IT/OT) convergence and help create the foundation for a business enterprise. Much of the transformation happens at level 1.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 22, 2022

Communication with pets helps reduce stress levels, distracts from troubles and reduces anxiety. There is even a method of treatment – pet therapy. Four-legged pets make a person move more and expand their social circle – after all, pet lovers will always find common topics for conversation. Communication with animals is especially useful for older […].

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Design World

JULY 21, 2022

With high speed to new spheres. When fast-moving scenes need to be captured in all their details, a high-performance transmission interface is essential in addition to the right sensor. With uEye Warp10, IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is launching a new camera family that, thanks to 10GigE, transmits data in the Gigabit Ethernet-based network at a very high frame rate and virtually without delay.

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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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