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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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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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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The Fabricator

AUGUST 22, 2023

The executive director of Be Pro Be Proud, Andrew Parker, discusses the effort's skilled workforce initiative, Draft Day events, mobile trailers, successes, and recruitment advice.

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Seeburger

AUGUST 22, 2023

We began this EDI modernization blog series by exploring ways to overcome EDI system challenges with legacy modernization and transmit data via EDI using API-led B2B integration.

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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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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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The Fabricator

AUGUST 23, 2023

Precision sheet metal fabricators deal with an extraordinary number of jobs. The amount of data to manage can be immense. Here, software will play an increasingly important role.

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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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 23, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of customer service, outbound call centers play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships. These call centers are no longer just a means to reach out to potential customers, but have transformed into sophisticated platforms for enhancing customer engagement.

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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!

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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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 22, 2023

Reader Question: When looking through CMM reports, some of the necessary sizing adjustments seem obvious while some of the positional adjustments are not so simple. We tend to struggle correlating these issues to the CNC process. Can you provide some thoughts on program and work setup that can simplify adjustments and help us with troubleshooting? Photo Credit: Getty Images Miller’s Answer: Whenever faced with a new project, all machinists take on the same task of figuring out how we will

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 23, 2023

Digital transformation efforts from Kloeckner Metals, as described during a presentation at this week's SMU Steel Summit in Atlanta, has come a long way in recent years as the service center and fabricator works toward a "zero touch" work flow.

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 22, 2023

Single-use plastics cause tiny particles to accumulate in the environment, creating health problems when they are ingested by people, according to the senator from Connecticut.

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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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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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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Many people experience problems at their work from time to time. And it’s not unusual for people to feel stressed due to their jobs on occasion, too. However, while a small amount of job-related stress is fine, if the issue becomes too severe or doesn’t go away, then you may be at risk of burnout.

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Plastics News

AUGUST 22, 2023

The acquisition sees an end to family control for M. Holland, one of the biggest distributors in North America, although current leadership will continue to operate the business as a Ravago subsidiary.

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E&T

AUGUST 23, 2023

Associate Professor Gregory Herbert, who led a team of researchers from University of South Florida (USF), says the geochemistry of barnacle shells attached to debris from the aircraft could provide clues to the crash location. Over the last two decades, Herbert refined a method to extract ocean temperatures stored in the chemistry of invertebrate shells.

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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.

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