Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 22, 2023

Lead time is the culmination of the entire mold manufacturing process. A quality mold delivered on time results from a team of professionals working together from sales, design and manufacturing to validation, delivery and support. Whether your company is an industry leader or aspires to be one, we created MMT ’s Leadtime Leader Awards (LLA) competition to share best practices and recognize companies that are excelling in customer satisfaction, workforce development, industry involvement,

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 21, 2023

Regal Rexnord is a leader in the manufacturing of industrial couplings for various industries. Two of their most popular couplings for the paper and board industry are the Falk® Lifelign gear couplings and the Falk ® Steelflex grid couplings. Both couplings have been engineered to provide exceptional performance and reliability in demanding operating environments.

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MRPEasy

AUGUST 22, 2023

The master production schedule (MPS) is a production planning tool that helps to figure out how much of a product needs to be manufactured at different periods. This simple schedule can be used as a basis for further planning and scheduling throughout the manufacturing business. What is a Master Production Schedule (MPS)? The Master Production […] The post What Is a Master Production Schedule?

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 19, 2023

Gina Cutts says the future of aluminum in manufacturing looks promising as manufacturers rally around the positives rather than the negatives associated with aluminum products.

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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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Control.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

There’s a lot of excitement and concern surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its emerging role in society and commerce. Beyond the hyperbole, however, what exactly is Generative AI?

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Automation World

AUGUST 23, 2023

Huffman Engineering’s instrumentation and controls update at a city’s water treatment facility demonstrates the benefits of a deliberate process to establish clear communications and identify and mitigate known and unknown automation project risks.

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Design World

AUGUST 25, 2023

By Barry Turner, technical business development manager, Red Lion Exploring some of the challenges and opportunities for successful OT and IT integration in modern manufacturing environments. The worlds of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) in manufacturing plants have traditionally functioned independently of each other. The goal of OT was to keep the plant… The post Where OT and IT meet appeared first on Design World.

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MESA

AUGUST 22, 2023

This article is the first in a series of articles on Information in Manufacturing by MESA's Smart Manufacturing Working Group. Ever heard of the phrase “data is the new oil?” It’s a common saying these days, and it’s true. Data has become increasingly important in today's manufacturing world, but what exactly is it?

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Automation World

AUGUST 23, 2023

A new facility in Raleigh, N.C., has been added to address growing demand for direct metal laser sintering services—an industrial metal 3D printing process that can build functional metal parts within a week.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 24, 2023

My report from this summer’s Honeywell User Group included some new advances they are making with battery storage systems. The growth of wind and solar and other new forms of electricity generation that are not “always on” realizes better utility through methods of storing electricity to cover times when they are not generating. Honeywell’s new Ionic system steps up its utility.

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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?

Design World

AUGUST 25, 2023

Renishaw’s new Central manufacturing connectivity and data platform is poised to transform the productivity, capability, and efficiency of manufacturing operations. The new data-driven manufacturing solution brings the power of connectivity to the machine shop floor, resulting in highly efficient, productive operations with optimized processes, reduced downtime, and minimized waste.

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Plastics News

AUGUST 25, 2023

MAKS Plastics LLC, a rotational molder and thermoformer in Mishawaka, Ind., just launched in June and already is planning a $5 million equipment expansion.

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E&T

AUGUST 24, 2023

The project, which is in collaboration with Wykes Engineering, could be used to store excess electricity generated by renewables such as solar and wind and help the National Grid deal with peaks in demand. JLR said that 30 second-hand batteries from its Jaguar I-PACE series can store around 2.5MWh of energy – enough to power 250 homes for a day, although it aims to ramp this up to a total of 7.5MWh of energy by the end of 2023.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 23, 2023

A little world news for a change. Focus areas of the framework agreement include engineering and procurement activities in the Kingdom The collaboration will support energy industries in the region with effective measurement of gas quality through the implementation of integrated analyzer solutions ABB’s integration facility for analytical systems, which the company is building in Dammam, will support the collaboration ABB has signed a framework agreement with Samsung Engineering in Saudi Arabia

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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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Design World

AUGUST 24, 2023

Opto 22 now offers the latest firmware version 3.5 for groov RIO edge I/O. This latest release includes the CODESYS runtime engine, allowing the groov RIO to now function as a realtime controller coupled with software-configurable I/O. The new firmware for groov RIO delivers a compact, configurable, and secure PLC for end-user or OEM engineers,… The post Opto 22’s groov RIO firmware version 3.5 adds realtime control to remote I/O appeared first on Design World.

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Plastics News

AUGUST 25, 2023

The goal for the upcoming trade show, the largest in America, is to capture all plastics associated with the gathering for recycling.

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 24, 2023

More than half the companies on the list are organizations with a demonstrated commitment to making plastic packaging more sustainable.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 22, 2023

More robust alarm management, improved access to maintenance information, and enhanced support of international standards. Once I knew many people at Yokogawa and had visited their offices outside Atlanta and Houston a few times. Now I see Dave Emerson and Penny Chen a couple of times a year and haven’t heard anything from marketing for years. Now I’m back on Yokogawa’s radar.

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Design World

AUGUST 24, 2023

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023, Beckhoff will show packaging market leaders how to automate what’s next. Visitors to Beckhoff booth SL-6335 in the Las Vegas Convention Center can discover the revolutionary solutions they need to succeed in packaging, food and beverage processing, pharma, and beyond. “With increasing demands across the industry to deliver on… The post Beckhoff showcases vision for Packaging Automation at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023 appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

AUGUST 24, 2023

Located in the North Sea, Hywind Tampen is considered the world’s largest floating wind farm project. The project has been funded by Norwegian energy firm Equinor and other oil companies including OMV and Vår Energi, owned by ENI. Their goal is to use the green energy generated by the wind farm to supply the company’s nearby oil and gas platforms and cut their greenhouse gas emissions.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 24, 2023

A Mississippi locker maker designs and customizes its lockers with the entire value chain mind, from ease of manufacturability to shipping, installation, and maintenance over the product life cycle.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 21, 2023

1. Antonio Di Vaira joins Schneider Electric to lead the company’s Power Products & Systems, North American Hub 2. In his new role, Antonio will accelerate the evolution of the New Energy Landscape and drive market growth I seldom do new jobs, but he will be a leader in the electric power market. The press release only said he has more than 20 years experience and is passionate about sustainable product development.

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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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Design World

AUGUST 24, 2023

HP Coupling The HP Coupling was specifically designed for realistic test scenarios of combustion engines where a dummy gearbox is bell-house-mounted to the engine. In these scenarios, the HP Coupling protects the test rig against damaging torsional vibrations and shifts the natural frequency below idle speed. A viscous-hydraulic damping system and an isolation function give […] The post Voith HP coupling appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

AUGUST 24, 2023

Increasing the production of clean power from renewables such as wind and solar will be necessary for the UK to decarbonise its electricity system. But while the deployment of cheap renewable energy generation has quadrupled over the past 10 years, investments in Britain’s transmission grid have remained flat and have even decreased since 2017, Scottish Renewables said in a new report.

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 24, 2023

In an era where the rhythm of life seems to accelerate daily, the introduction of electric bikes has added much-needed convenience and comfort to it. Traveling from one point to the other was never more fun.

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Plastics News

AUGUST 24, 2023

Toronto-based ABC Technologies Holdings Inc. has agreed to acquire the automotive business of Plastikon Industries for US$130 million.

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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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Design World

AUGUST 24, 2023

Rollon, a global manufacturer of linear motion and gantry systems, has introduced its TLS Series of telescoping linear actuators. The new series is designed to maximize productivity for applications where space is limited — especially for applications with minimal vertical clearance, such as between the machine and ceiling, or horizontally between machines.

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Control.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

Safety controllers hold a respected position in automation, relaying critical information between field and plant-level systems. Banner Engineering’s line of XS26 controllers has been optimized for networking.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 23, 2023

There’s good reason for organisations to address psychosocial hazards in the workplace and to prioritise the wellbeing of workers. According to a study by the University of Oxford, happy employees are up to 13 per cent more productive, making their companies more successful. “Happy employees are more engaged with their work, and more creative and motivated,” says Michelle Falzon, Founder of Positive Wellbeing Education, a Positive Psychology Coach and the MC for the upcoming Workplace Health and

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 23, 2023

Brand owner Riman Korea will blend CJ Biomaterials’ patented polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers with polylactic acid (PLA) to increase packaging sustainability.

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