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Introduction to Codes and Standards for Instrumentation and Controls Engineers

Control.com

Regardless of industry, codes and standards developed by organizations including ISO, ANSI, and IEEE are an integral part of the environment in which we work and have a major influence on engineering and design.

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Timken named one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for innovators in manufacturing

Design World

The Timken Company has earned a spot on Fast Company’s list of Best Workplaces for Innovators as a finalist in the manufacturing category. This recognition highlights companies across the globe that encourage employees throughout the organization to invent new and better ways of doing business. “Throughout our 125 years as a company, our employees have… The post Timken named one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for innovators in manufacturing appeared first on Design Wor

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Miscellaneous Thoughts

Gary Mintchell

Department of weird headlines—from today’s OPC Foundation news, “DCS Vendors Shift Toward OPC UA Over Classic.” There is some nuance. But it caused a double take. From The Athletic newsletter, “NFL Playoff Predictor, updated projections.” It’s only the second week of the season. Predict? Supposedly Yogi Berra stated, “Predictions are difficult, especially about the future.

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Don’t Be Data Rich but Information Poor

Automation World

By focusing on and managing the right data, analytics can offer diagnostics-level insights, providing answers for the reasons why problems occurring and what needs to be fixed.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

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!

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Pudu Robotics debuts ‘semi-humanoid’ robot for versatile applications

Robotics Business Review

PUDU D7, a first-generation semi-humanoid robot, is built to adapt to varied applications. | Source: Pudu Robotics Pudu Technology today unveiled its latest service robot, the PUDU D7. It is the company’s first “semi-humanoid robot,” a term it introduced earlier this year. Pudu said it expects to fully commercialize the robot in 2025. “We are excited to introduce the PUDU D7, which highlights our commitment to continuous technological and product innovation,” stated

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Inside NAIT’s School of Manufacturing and Automation: A conversation with Dean Stephen McMillan

Automation Mag

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) recently announced a newly designed seven-school structure for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new structure is designed to enhance connections between NAIT programs and the industries they serve, ensuring graduates are equipped to meet evolving workforce demands. One of the seven newly created schools is the School of Manufacturing and Automation , offering programs tailored to meet the demands of the manufacturing and automation sectors.

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The Problem with Protocol Standards and the Solution

Automation World

The problem is that there are so many protocols that need to coexist because each delivers a unique set of features and benefits. However, time sensitive networking delivers a solution.

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7 steps to better weld fume control

The Fabricator

Today’s manufacturing isn’t your father’s manufacturing. It’s clean and bright, not dark, dirty, or dangerous—right? Maybe, but just look at that blue haze in the weld shop.

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Joyful Joyful: igus at IMTS 2024

Design World

It’s been six months since the DW team met with igus for the launch and open house of the company’s Michigan-based “Enjoyneering” Center last winter. For a company that has historically moved on new initiatives as quickly as Igus, six months is actually a fair amount of time. So I was excited to sit down… The post Joyful Joyful: igus at IMTS 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

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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Learn how to overcome the challenges of building outdoor robots at RoboBusiness

Robotics Business Review

Burro Grande is an example of a robot designed for outdoor use. Source: Burro Robots for outdoor use pose different design challenges than their indoor cousins. Not only must they be able to navigate dynamic environments, but they must also deal with challenges unique to their applications. An panel at RoboBusiness 2024, which will be on Oct. 16 and 17 in Santa Clara, Calif., will discuss these considerations and more.

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How Inductive Sensors are Advancing Industrial Automation

Automation World

Optical or magnetic sensor technologies tend to have difficulties combining high accuracy and contamination resistance. However, inductive sensing technology can provide reliable and robust position-sensing capabilities for multiple industrial applications.

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Versinetic partners with Gemini 2000

Manufacturing Management

Versinetic, a UK smart charging consultancy, has partnered with cashless payment automation company, Gemini 2000, to offer a new and simplified payment and charging point management solution for EV charging site owners and installers.

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LUTZE ELECTRONIC flexible control and signal cable have many uses

Design World

AutomationDirect has added LUTZE ELECTRONIC shielded or unshielded flexible control and signal cable. This industrial-grade multi-conductor cable is suitable for machines and machine tools, plant cabling, HVAC technology, assembly/production lines, process instrumentation, and industrial controls. These cables are 300 V rated and are third-party evaluated by ECOLAB for resistance to cleaning agents and chemicals commonly… The post LUTZE ELECTRONIC flexible control and signal cable have man

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

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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Zebra Technologies Employs Deep Learning To Boost Machine Vision

Control.com

Zebra Technologies has announced its newly upgraded Aurora machine vision software, which integrates new deep learning tools for enhanced visual inspection applications.

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Olis Robotics Adds PLC Tag Capabilities

Automation World

New functionalities include remote monitoring and OEE measurement, as well as diagnostics and debugging that can be performed across industrial cells.

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Inside the Metaverse: 10 Dynamic Forces Transforming the Future of Immersive Technologies and Virtual Worlds

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Catalyzed by advancements in 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), 3D modelling, and quantum computing; the metaverse and digital worlds are poised to revolutionize multiple facets of future enterprises. Now, as immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and extended reality (XR) converge to create increasingly sophisticated and interconnected digital experiences, businesses are striving to harness the full potential of

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Allient introduces Electroflux Series for advanced robotics

Design World

Allient Inc., a leader in innovative motor solutions, proudly announces the launch of the Electroflux Series, a groundbreaking line of motors designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern robotics and advanced mechanical applications. The Electroflux Series motors are engineered to deliver unmatched precision, efficiency, and reliability, making them ideal for a wide range of… The post Allient introduces Electroflux Series for advanced robotics appeared first on Design World.

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A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing

Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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GreenPower to deliver 6 all-electric buses to Arizona

Canadian Manufacturing

Six more GreenPower Type A Nano BEAST and Type D BEAST school buses will be headed to Arizona school districts under orders placed by the RWC Group. PHOENIX — GreenPower Motor Company receives a series of orders for six GreenPower all-electric, zero-emission school buses from its Arizona dealer RWC Group. The school buses, funded under the EPA Clean School Bus Program, are for three different school districts in Arizona, and RWC Group is currently working on additional orders of GreenPower all-e

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Rapid Prototyping for Motor Drives

Automation World

Maxon launches three-step configurator enabling users to design a complete, built-to-order motor drive system.

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Opentrons releases no-code robot for pipetting tasks

Robotics Business Review

Opentrons’ Flex Prep robot can perform pipetting tasks such as sample reformatting, plate prep, dilutions, concentration normalization, cherry-picking, and more. | Source: Opentrons Opentrons Labworks, Inc. launched its Flex Prep robot this week. It’s paired with new no-code software that allows users to set up pipetting tasks and execute that workflow all through a touchscreen.

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DigiKey brand refresh wins gold at 2025 Graphis Design Awards with Lippincott

Design World

DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced that Lippincott, DigiKey’s renowned branding agency, has been awarded Gold in the Graphis Design Awards 2025 global design competition for DigiKey’s brand refresh. The Graphis Design Awards 2025 highlight award-winning creative work that sets new global design… The post DigiKey brand refresh wins gold at 2025 Gr

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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All About PLCs: Input/Output Modules

Control.com

If your facility or workplace uses a PLC, it’s almost certainly because it must interface with physical input and output devices. What kinds of I/O modules exist, and how can you tell the difference?

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Steel prices avoid a fall spike

The Fabricator

Steel pricing remains somewhat consistent. Has the industry entered a period where discipline might help it avoid the wild swings of the recent past?

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Ten years after the no vote, can Scotland engineer a case for independence?

The Guardian Manufacturing

The SNP is keen to keep the issue alive, but others, including former PM Gordon Brown, say leaving the UK could see the economy founder Rosyth dockyard lies just upstream of the three bridges – two road and one rail – that span the Firth of Forth. But on a September morning it is impossible to see the river through the thick early mist that blankets central Scotland.

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Have a creative application for a plastic bearing? 12th manus awards are now open

Design World

Engineers around the world are invited to apply for the 12th manus award in 2025. For more than two decades, the German manufacturer igus has been honoring applications that feature bold and sustainable use of plastic plain bearings. The winners will receive prize money of up to €5,000. The pressure on engineers in their day-to-day… The post Have a creative application for a plastic bearing?

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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Mach9 Robotics accelerates geospatial data processing for infrastructure industry

Robotics Business Review

Faster production of mapping data can cut costs for the construction industry, says Mach9. Source: Mach9 Robotics Autonomous vehicles, delivery robots, and aerial drones all rely on geospatial data, as do construction and utility firms. Mach9 Robotics Inc. said it takes 3D data from lidar scans and turns it into 2D and 3D engineering models faster and cheaper than with conventional methods. “Just as CAD software allowed GPS to revolutionize the surveying industry, we set out to build power

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Increasing sales by telling your company’s stories

The Fabricator

Your best company news stories are your best content, and that content is most effectively shared on your company website—real estate you control.

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AI Applications in Warehouse and Inventory Management

Control.com

Inside the walls of a manufacturing or storage facility, AI is used heavily to prevent shortages and bottlenecks. Learn about the algorithms used within various warehouse applications.