Cisco Industrial Automation

MAY 24, 2022

People expect seamless Wi-Fi – outdoors, walking across campus from buildings to parking lots, and everywhere in between. The same is true of industrial sites. Smooth operations require reliable wireless connectivity at the factory, into the warehouse, and across loading docks and ports. Machines need reliable, high bandwidth connectivity as businesses increase automation and connect more assets like autonomous robots and AGVs.

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Automation World

MAY 25, 2022

Delphon hires the Rapid Machine Operator from Rapid Robotics to improve production in its TouchMark and Gel-Pak operations.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 23, 2022

San Antonio, TX – May 24, 2022 – Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the European vehicle leasing and rental telematics industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Targa Telematics (Targa) with the 2022 Europe Technology Innovation Leadership Award. The company uniquely leverages its technology to meet its customers’ needs. Telematics track vehicles in real time and monitor their mileage, location, maintenance status, driver behavior, and claims costs, significantly minimizing leasing an

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Universal Robots

MAY 24, 2022

As factory automation becomes accessible to even the smallest businesses, cobot (collaborative robot) palletizing is one of the first areas business owners are looking to explore. Of the many robot applications, palletizing is a popular choice to drive workplace efficiency, reduce costs and keep human workers safe. Here are just five of the ways cobot palletizing can help your business reach its key objectives.

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Expo21xx

MAY 26, 2022

PC-based control technology from Beckhoff has been around since 1986 – in other words, for 35 years now – and the TwinCAT automation suite since 1996 – a quarter of a century […]. The post Beckhoff celebrates the 25-year anniversary of its TwinCAT automation appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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Granta Automation

MAY 26, 2022

With the many social and economic changes that have occurred in the last few years, along with the advances in automation and technology, automated palletising systems are becoming more financially viable than ever before. In this article we will cover … Continue reading → The post Why Are Automated Palletisers Becoming More Financially Viable?

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iBASEt

MAY 26, 2022

Today’s post-pandemic economic constraints are challenging all businesses, but small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially impacted. Without the economies of scale, SMEs may seem limited in the ways they can respond to the demands put on them by their customers. Rather than being reactive when challenged by their customers to deliver more value, smart businesses are looking to technology to become proactive in driving value.

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Plataine

MAY 26, 2022

The number of elements on a factory floor that might cause a particular efficiency or quality problem make it nearly impossible to pick out a single tool, process or condition as the culprit. Due to supply chain disruptions (post-Covid), factories experience material shortage while logistics and procurement managers testify that material orders that used to be fulfilled in weeks now take months.

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Motion Control Tips

MAY 26, 2022

In the first installment of this series, we explained the regenerative-power requirements for the controlled motion of servomotor systems. Here we detail common electrical protection circuitry. By Hurley Gill • Senior applications and systems engineer | Kollmorgen Designing a machine with servomotors, drives, and regenerative resistors requires consideration of numerous design factors.

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NIST

MAY 26, 2022

The Gulf Coast’s shipbuilding industry is a case study in resilience. Not only have the manufacturers there survived COVID-19, but during the same two-year span they have also dealt with a hurricane, rapid inflation, and a host of other calamities that would ruin most businesses. Given that they’ve bounced back, and the shipbuilding and repair industry now employs some 400,000 people nationally, it’s no surprise that America’s maritime manufacturers have some workforce lessons to teach … and we

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iBASEt

MAY 26, 2022

Company expands commitment to growth in new customer sales and expansion of established customers. LAKE FOREST, Calif. – May 26, 2022 – iBASEt , the company that simplifies how complex products are built and maintained, today announced that Steve Modrall has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Modrall’s appointment marks the next step for iBASEt as it looks to further accelerate its growth in delivering value as a service to customers.

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WORCON

MAY 25, 2022

Shallow flat bottom holes are very common in different parts such as holes for screw heads, washers & springs. Which is the fastest way to produce shallow flat bottom holes? More about ISCAR Drilling Heads for Flat Bottom Holes see in video. In addition 2 new videos about ISO P and ISO M turning inserts […]. Objava ISCAR Drilling Heads for Flat Bottom Holes pojavila se prvi puta na Worcon.

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Motion Control Tips

MAY 26, 2022

By Hurley Gill • Senior applications and systems engineer | Kollmorgen Please refer to part one and part two of this three-part series for background information on the functions and types of regenerative resistors for servo applications. Let’s now consider the worst-case deceleration of an axis needing to reach a zero velocity for a p-stop […].

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The Guardian Manufacturing

MAY 24, 2022

UK manufacturer aims to roll out machines capable of performing household chores such as washing up by 2030 Dyson has signalled it is placing a “big bet” on producing robots capable of household chores by 2030, as it looks to move beyond the vacuum cleaners, fans and dryers that made its founder one of the wealthiest British businessmen. The company, founded by billionaire Sir James Dyson, on Wednesday published photographs of robot arms being used in household settings, including cleaning furni

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Machine Metrics

MAY 25, 2022

Manufacturing has always relied on data to measure performance and identify areas of opportunity. But as technology has advanced, many manufacturers continue to operate as they have in the past.

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Bastian Solution

MAY 24, 2022

Post originally published and provided courtesy of Scallog. In order to coordinate and absorb those retail flows as effectively as possible to meet demand, logistics engineers must become more efficient and productive, beyond trading off their resources as an adjustment variable. Automation, and specifically goods-to-person robotics, is a crucial element to ensure efficient logistics without compromising on the operator’s safety and well-being.

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Motion Control Tips

MAY 25, 2022

Here we explain the data required for determining regenerative-power requirements and regen-resistor selection for the controlled motion of servomotor systems. By Hurley Gill • Senior applications and systems engineer | Kollmorgen Electric AC servomotors are either synchronous or asynchronous motors used in a closed-loop (servo) configurations for precise output control.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

MAY 25, 2022

The business secretary says deal will be scrutinised under new National Security and Investment Act The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng , has launched an inquiry into the proposed takeover of the UK’s largest microchip manufacturer Newport Wafer Fab by Chinese-backed Nexperia. Kwarteng said on Wednesday that the deal will be scrutinised under the new National Security and Investment Act , which was introduced at the start of the year.

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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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Seeburger

MAY 24, 2022

We at SEEBURGER and TCG have enjoyed a close, successful partnership for some years now. During this time, the range of products we offer together has only increased. The focus of customers is now more and more on the use of cloud services. Our customers are also increasingly demanding flexible, scalable cloud solutions for reading […].

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MRPEasy

MAY 24, 2022

Capacity utilization is an important KPI for manufacturing companies. It represents the percentage of production capacity (or productivity) that a factory, enterprise, or economy is operating at compared to its maximum potential capacity. What is capacity utilization? Capacity utilization refers to the actual rate of production of a company with installed production capacity, compared to […].

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NIST

MAY 24, 2022

For more than 50 years, Quality Patterns, Inc., a family-owned and operated company in New York City, has serviced clothing designers with its marking, grading, and pattern and sample making skills. It has proudly worked with some of the most well-known design houses, but also considers it a duty to support emerging designers. The company is consistently sent the most complex projects, is widely recognized as a top resource for engineering garments, and uses technological advancements to maximiz

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Breathe Technologies

MAY 23, 2022

Further strengthening our team with a high-profile Director and robotics specialist. We’re delighted to announce that our team of warehouse automation experts has expanded further with the appointment of Phil Houghton as Sales and Marketing Director and Mike Codd as Business Development Manager. A former board Director of KNAPP UK, Phil has over 30 years’ experience, having also held senior positions at Vanderlande, Wincanton, Christian Salvesen and Clipper Logistics.

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DO Supply

MAY 23, 2022

VersaView and PanelView are Allen-Bradley operator interfaces from Rockwell Automation, with similar functionalities as Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs). These graphic operator terminals combine HMI software and hardware to allow users to interact with a controller and the system being controlled. An HMI terminal can vary from a physical control panel with indicator lights and keypad buttons… The post PanelView vs VersaView first appeared on Do Supply Tech Support.

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Min-Hui

MAY 22, 2022

There are so many different plastic injection molding machines out in the market today. This article is going to go over some of the main points to look for when deciding which machine to purchase and give you a thorough explanation of 5 things you should know about plastics vertical injection molding machine. What Is … 5 Things You Should Know About The Plastic Vertical Injection Molding Machine Read More » The post 5 Things You Should Know About The Plastic Vertical Injection Moldin

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Infinite Uptime

MAY 22, 2022

Revolutions are synonymous with disruptions. Industry 4.0 is nothing different. It demands new and advanced technologies for manufacturing plant maintenance and discarding obsolete plant maintenance processes at a much faster pace. It sometimes becomes overwhelming to understand and adopt new technologies as a plant head. So, here, we have an article to help you choose the right maintenance solution for your plant in 2022.

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Motion Control Tips

MAY 23, 2022

Schneider Electric has launched their Universal Automation Discovery Packs program in the U.S., giving innovators the opportunity to explore the benefits of universal automation. Through this program, experts from all aspects of the industry, including OEMs, system integrators, end users, distributors, academics, and others can receive a free license to explore this next-generation automation system […].

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 23, 2022

The pandemic and semiconductor shortages proved a double whammy for the automotive industry, disrupting value chain components supply, delaying technology introduction, and triggering a shift in consumer preferences. As economies floundered and vehicle sales dipped, OEMs and value chain partners realigned their R&D initiatives, product development strategies, launch timelines, and long-term roadmaps to respond more effectively to this challenging environment.

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21st Century Tech

MAY 22, 2022

A team of scientists have re-engineered membrane technology to make it 150 times more efficient in capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) in gas mixtures leaving coal and natural-gas-fired thermal power plants. Their invention is described in a paper appearing in the journal Science. The challenge with using membranes to filter CO2 from air streams involves a tradeoff between specific selectivity and flow-through speeds.

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Infinite Uptime

MAY 23, 2022

Metals and Mining industries are one of the oldest industries and have always helped in the economic development across the globe, right from the first industrial revolution. Today, the metals sector faces numerous challenges from lack of competitive advantage, power shortages, tight budget, regulatory compliances, etc. But one of the significant challenges is still unplanned downtime and maintenance in metalworking.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

MAY 27, 2022

Britain lagging behind in race to build vital large-scale and local battery factories Britain is locked in a battle to hold on to production of Jaguar Land Rover’s future range of electric vehicles as concerns grow that the UK is falling behind in the race to build vital large-scale battery factories. The company, which is owned by the Indian conglomerate Tata , said it continued to “explore all options” for battery supply amid reports it could build electric cars in eastern Europe.

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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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