Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 16, 2023
You know the old saying, “expect the unexpected?” Well, when it comes to supply chain disruptions, that saying couldn’t be truer. You’re running a thriving business, everything seems to be sailing smoothly, and then BAM! A supply chain disruption hits you like a curveball, leaving you scrambling to find solutions. You’re not alone.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 15, 2023
A clean work environment is essential for product quality, worker safety, and regulatory compliance in any manufacturing premises. However, the traditional approach to cleaning can be time-consuming, labour-intensive, and inefficient. This is where innovative technology and efficient cleaning processes unite to streamline manufacturing processes in three simple steps – Assess, Clean, and Simplify.
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Cisco Smart Manufacturing
AUGUST 14, 2023
I recently attended a session run by the Said Business School at Oxford along with an organisation called Istari.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 14, 2023
For small to mid-sized companies, bringing laser systems in-house can be a game changer. Learn how Vytek created laser-based equipment that can do it all.
Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance
The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 16, 2023
SRK engineering personnel logging WSF sonic overburden material (CNW Group/Defense Metals Corp.) VANCOUVER — Defense Metals Corp., has provided a progress update with respect to its 2023 site infrastructure geotechnical investigations. The work, with support of the Defense Metals’ technical team and APEX Geoscience Ltd., is being completed by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc., (SRK) one of the principal consultants for the preliminary feasibility study (PFS) regarding the Company’s Wichee
Design World
AUGUST 14, 2023
Rooftop heat cables guard against the perilous effects of ice and snow accumulation. These strategically installed heat cables become hot when an electric current runs through them, and the radiated heat melts snow and ice to allow proper drainage. However, protecting roofs in this way incurs monetary and energy costs. Powder Watts has developed a… The post Smart engineering spares the grid and melts winter woes appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 18, 2023
Executives, especially in Silicon Valley, have been on a concerted campaign to force their remote workers to return to the office. A few academic and/or journalist writers have tried to provide support by pointing to “studies” that show that when people work together they are more productive. On the other hand, there are studies (see links below) that show the opposite.
E&T
AUGUST 18, 2023
The new rules, imposed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), also stipulate that cash users can expect to make withdrawals without any fees. A 2021 study suggested that the UK could become an entirely cashless society by 2026 if trends of declining usage continued. That same year, the number of payments made with cash plummeted by around 50 per cent as consumers were encouraged to use contactless in the wake of the pandemic.
Design World
AUGUST 18, 2023
Global technology and software company Emerson received the 2023 Bosch Global Supplier Award, placing the company among a select global group of Bosch’s most valued suppliers helping drive innovation in pursuit of sustainability targets and their commitment to climate neutrality. Emerson earned the Global Supplier Award for Sustainability, recognizing the company’s exemplary commitment to climate… The post Bosch presents Emerson award recognizing sustainability and emissions progress appea
Automation World
AUGUST 14, 2023
Manufacturing execution systems have long been recognized as middleware between plant floor control systems and enterprise systems. But they also serve as a middleman for data translation and structuring plant floor data for use by MES applications.
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Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.
Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 16, 2023
Human-centered design. Designing products as if humans were going to use them. Designing human-machine interface in ways that make it easier to see what’s going on. It was 2009 and again in 2010. Emerson Global Users Exchange. Emerson Process Marketing Director Bill Morrison grabbed me (figuratively) to show and explain how Emerson was working with a university using Human-Centered Design for its products.
Plastics News
AUGUST 18, 2023
Resin market analysts say there are few indications that prices will radically change in the coming months due to decreased demand at home and reduced production in China, leading to fewer exports.
Design World
AUGUST 18, 2023
PACK EXPO is one of the most extensive packaging and processing shows in North America with over 44,000 attendees and 2,200 exhibitors. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, a worldwide solution provider, is one of the exhibitors at this year’s convention taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada September 11-13, 2023. NORD’s drive solutions focus on reliability, flexibility, and high… The post Discover NORD’s innovative and reliable packaging solutions at PACK EXPO 2023 appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
AUGUST 15, 2023
The implementation of servo-driven devices can expand machine capabilities to new levels
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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).
Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 15, 2023
My career spans three technology/market cycles. I’ve seen the excitement of new companies, new technology adaptations, new markets three times. All as user and marketing/sales and writer/influencer. I got involved thanks to a boss with the IT world in the late 70s. At the same time I started playing around with PCs—a Timex Sinclair that I wrote games and education aids for my wife’s 3 rd grade class and a Radio Shack TRS-80 that I began setting my dad’s accounting business on.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 18, 2023
Shane and Cole Barber built a shipping container home as a way to keep their families together after the loss of a loved one. The project has since led them to start a shipping container homebuilding business.
Design World
AUGUST 17, 2023
OKW’s robust DATEC-MOBIL-BOX handheld plastic enclosures are now available in seven versions. They are rated IP 65 (optional) for use in harsh environments. High-performance DATEC-MOBIL-BOX is ideal for mobile data recording and transfer, measuring and control, and stock and sales logging. Six versions of DATEC-MOBIL-BOX are designed to house a wide range of standard LCD… The post OKW’s DATEC-MOBIL-BOX handheld enclosures now in seven versions appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
AUGUST 18, 2023
Society of Women Engineer's Diane Doise discusses failure identification and management solutions
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?
Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 14, 2023
I am a student of corporate strategy and messaging. The major automation companies intrigued me when they all switched from messaging their mission as automation to software. Now Rockwell Automation is messaging itself as the digital transformation company. I don’t know what that all means, but I’m intrigued. Further, Rockwell Automation’s strategy during the past five-six years has emphasized acquisition and partnership over internal development.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 17, 2023
Hickey Metal Fabrication, Salem, Ohio, has learned a lot since installing a large robotic press brake earlier this year.
Design World
AUGUST 17, 2023
AutomationDirect is pleased to announce the addition of more wire and cable cutting, stripping, and crimping tools to serve your application needs. Our new crimping tool additions include a fixed crimping tool with indent profile, more tools with oval and trapezoid crimp profiles, a crimper model with a color-coded connector reference, and a new square… The post More cutting, crimping, and wire stripping tools from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
AUGUST 18, 2023
Through a combination of meetings at industry events and a survey, Bundy Group has gauged current buyer and financial sponsor support around automation industry investments.
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Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.
Modern Machine Shop
AUGUST 17, 2023
America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) is a national initiative for machine tool technology development and advancement supported by the Department of Defense Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program from the Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) office. ACE is based at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF), a Department of Energy user facility for developing and validating systems and processes to support manufacturing innovation
Control.com
AUGUST 17, 2023
The basic component of data exchange between devices, machines, and embedded systems serves as a hallmark foundation in every organization’s Industry 4.0 implementation process.
Design World
AUGUST 16, 2023
More stable linear bushings with an optional plastic housing for more cost-effective bushings 20% higher load capacity thanks to an optimized production process Cost benefits thanks to longer service life and slimline design Available from stock, easy selection, and online ordering Bosch Rexroth drives forward the development of durable linear motion technology.
Automation World
AUGUST 17, 2023
Find out the difference between traditional and high-performance HMI screen styles, as well as which type manufacturers tend to use most and how difficult it is to switch from one version to another.
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Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 17, 2023
If you’ve ever wondered how to give your vehicle an extra dose of power, better fuel efficiency, and a cleaner ride, then you’re in for a treat! Say hello to the game-changer in the world of automotive upgrades – the EGR delete kit.
Control.com
AUGUST 17, 2023
You only need one hand to safely use HELUKABEL's ergonomic cable insulation cutter in the field.
Design World
AUGUST 16, 2023
The demands of the average manufacturing process are constantly evolving, and it becomes increasingly important to understand how to best provide safety and efficiency to unique environments. It’s for this reason that EXAIR presents the new Catalog 35; a full-color technical guide offering innovative solutions to common industrial conveying, cooling, cleaning, blowoff, drying, coating, and… The post EXAIR’s new catalog 35 features products and more to solve manufacturing problems appeared
Automation World
AUGUST 16, 2023
In this excerpt from the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" podcast interview with Kevin McCabe of IDS, we look at the benefits artificial intelligence brings to machine vision and how it's used in applications such as quality control.
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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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