Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Once upon a time surveys were the purview of analyst firms and media. None were mathematically rigorous. Most do show trends and yield ideas for thought. Digital transformation is top of mind for companies who develop and market software solutions but maybe not so much for customers. This survey is from iBase-t. I knew them as an MES supplier, but now the are the company “that simplifies how complex products are built and maintained.

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Industry Week

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A look at the skills needed for different types of Industry 4.0 roles.

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NIST

DECEMBER 18, 2023

45% annual growth. It’s a number that could make any workforce or economic development professional’s eyes pop out of their sockets. I was literally blown away by that number, which is the expected annual growth rate of the demand for wind turbine service technicians. This profession is just one of many new green job industries growing throughout the United States.

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Design World

DECEMBER 19, 2023

ABB to supply over 1,300 robots including functional packages to Volvo Cars for the next generation of electric vehicles. ABB’s new family of energy-efficient large robots and OmniCore controllers will help Volvo Cars deliver energy savings of up to 20% and achieve its ambitious sustainability targets. Deployment will start in 2024 at Volvo Cars’ production… The post Smart robotic automation solutions from ABB to support sustainability targets for Volvo Cars appeared first on Design World.

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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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Automation World

DECEMBER 18, 2023

An IT/OT assessment is an inventory of all operations technology assets that are necessary for production. This assessment provides the foundation for ensuring your equipment is connected, secured, monitored, working efficiently and is running up-to-date firmware.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Noteworthy robots from Apptronik, Figure, and Boston Dynamics, among others, dominated 2023 robot news. If you’ve been keeping tabs on the robotics industry in 2023, you won’t be surprised to see that six out of our top 10 articles this past year were about humanoid robots. From a slew of companies announcing their humanoids and Boston Dynamics showing off Atlas’ latest capabilities to looks at how the technology enabling such robots has advanced, it has been an impossible subj

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Design World

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Koford Engineering introduces a new line of.400-in. bore hollow shaft motors with up to 21,336 rpm, 92% peak efficiency, and up to 1,066-watt continuous power with heat sinking. The motor is 2.36-in. diameter x 3.07 long with a.500-in. OD shaft and weighs 2.2 lb. It is available either with hall sensors or sensorless.… The post Koford Engineering introduces a new line of hollow shaft motors appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sourcing experts at DigiKey share their insights on the importance of digitizing and automating procurement operations to better handle expected and unexpected supply chain issues.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Technology is finally catching up to the dream of using hydrogen to fuel our vehicles in place of fossil fuel. You will see commercial vehicle fleets switching over in only a few years. Honeywell leads in many of the technologies needed to bring hydrogen into the mainstream. This news concerns the launch (Honeywell claims world’s first) of its 100% hydrogen-capable diaphragm gas meter.

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E&T

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Efforts to move all 29 million UK homes off copper landlines onto a digital system have been paused over concerns that the change could impact vulnerable customers.

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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

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SI Group, a global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals, and chemical intermediates, announced it has appointed Frank Yang as vice president and managing director, Asia Pacific, effective January 1, 2024. As the VP and Managing Director, of Asia Pacific, Frank will lead SI Group’s Asia Pacific management team to optimize the… The post SI Group appoints Frank Yang as VP and managing director, Asia Pacific appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 20, 2023

How the connectivity and extensibility of visualization software and HMI technology is enhanced through the use of open systems that promote collaboration, communication and interaction.

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NIST

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The 51 Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers that make up the MEP National Network™ work to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) within the United States. Although each MEP Center operates independently and caters to the needs of its local manufacturing community, they share a common mission: assisting manufacturers, in various ways, to improve and succeed in today’s dynamic business environment.

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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The PlasticsExchange projects a penny uptick in resin prices, placing January prices $0.02/lb above December.

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Design World

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. is proud to attend the AHR Expo 2024, taking place January 22-24. Mitsubishi Electric has been demonstrating at AHR for almost two decades as one of the leaders in the HVAC industry. The AHR Expo this year will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago to showcase the industry’s newest technologies… The post Mitsubishi Electric Automation to exhibit in Booth #S-10147 at AHR Expo 2024 in Chicago appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In combining its five edge software products into two, Inductive Automation has maintained all its edge products’ existing functionalities and added several more, such as unlimited tags and device connections.

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Before adopting smart manufacturing, you need to evaluate it deeply. These eight questions about can help define a metal fabrication shop's objectives and capabilities.

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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence corporate sustainability tool Ubuntoo identified those two topics as the most searched environmental questions of 2023.

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Design World

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It is with great sorrow that SPIROL announces the passing of Hans Koehl, former chairman and CEO. Hans’ vision, dedication, and passion led to the transformation of the company from being a small, family-owned business located in Northeast Connecticut into a world-renowned manufacturing company with locations on 4 continents and in 13 countries.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Connected workers provide the critical human touch needed to supervise and complement automated processes through the use of wearables, augmented reality and mobile devices.

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 17, 2023

It’s a complicated time for metal manufacturers. The industry faces wage pressures and a skills gap, but metal fabrication technology continues to march forth faster than ever.

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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The technology’s promises increasingly fulfilled coupled with uncertainty in industry restructuring will mark the year ahead.

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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

DECEMBER 20, 2023

AutomationDirect is pleased to announce the addition of world-renowned Wiha tools to our vast selection of industrial tools. The new Wiha tool offering includes various types of standard, insulated, and miniature/precision screwdrivers; multi-bit, hex, and impact bit drivers; general purpose, insulated, cutting, crimping, and precision pliers; cable shears; many toolset choices; and more.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The event featured updates from ODVA's leadership on achievements like the launch of Ethernet-APL, collaborations in process automation, security and energy management.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Mitsubishi Electric has recently announced that it has partnered with Visual Components headquartered in Espoo, Finland in a joint venture company, named ME Industrial Simulation Software Corporation, to develop and sell 3D simulators for manufacturing applications.

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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Follow these simple steps to achieve quick, efficient press startups and reduce scrap and downtime.

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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

DECEMBER 19, 2023

After passing UL’s Solid Particle Protection and Liquid Ingress Protection Tests per IEC Standard 60529 (Sec. 4.2, 13.4, and 14.2.4), Interpower’s C14 inlet Face Seal Kit as well as its Plug Seal Kit was given an Ingress Protection rating of “54” (IP54) in UL’s test report. The IP54 rating (solid particle ingress level 5, liquid… The post Interpower announces Face & Plug seal kits for IEC 60320 C14 inlets with IP54 rating appeared first on Design World.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 21, 2023

ChatGPT is a chatbot developed by OpenAI that uses large language model technology, which is a deep learning algorithm that uses very large data sets to recognize, summarize, translate, predict and generate content. Among other tasks, ChatGPT can create G-code programs. Images provided by CAMInstructor. In early 2023, ChatGPT was everywhere, writing stories, articles, essays, recipes, poems — and code.

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Control.com

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Festo has released the HPPF, a parallel gripper with a flat design and less than 1% copper, zinc, and nickel content, making it ideal for small-space applications in the electronics industry.

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E&T

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Nuclear power stations could be decommissioned with the help of teams of autonomous robots, scientists have suggested.

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