Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
No one can figure out Elon Musk. Erratically brilliant, I’ve heard. How can he cost himself and his investors billions? Spouting off support for a white nationalist post on his social media platform X. 2,000 years ago this wisdom was published, “How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! And the tongue is a fire.” James the Apostle I have heard many times, “I’m an American.
Plastics Today
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Regulations against plastic packaging might be happening faster in other countries. But US companies need to be aware of implications here all the same.
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The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
In the years to come, artificial intelligence and machine learning will spur significant changes, and metal fabricators who embrace them will reap the benefits.
Design World
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
EXAIR’s Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits simplify the installation of the Stainless Steel Super Air Knife by including all of the proper fittings and tubes for hooking up to a compressed air supply. They also eliminate poor performance attributed to undersized fittings and compressed air supply lines. Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits can also be fully assembled… The post Super Air Knife with Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits simplify compressed air supply hook up appeared first on Design World.
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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?
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
Digital Twins form the core technology to Industry 4.0, Industrial Metaverse, and Digital Transformation. (Did I hit all the hype hot buttons there?) All joking aside, digital twins—making digital designs available across platforms—are important. The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) has published this month the Digital Twin Core Conceptual Models and Services Technical Report.
Automation World
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The addition of Verve to Rockwell's portfolio complements existing solutions like FactoryTalk AssetCentre, a software managing assets and updates.
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Design World
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Many industries face increasing compliance requirements, consumer demand for detailed lot-level package information, and competitive pressures for supply chain speed and efficiency. Faced with strict traceability and anti-counterfeiting regulations, the pharmaceutical industry has led the way in using optical character recognition (OCR) to ensure security end-to-end in its supply chains.
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The list of trade fairs that I’m missing grows. I did not go to Nuremberg this year for the SPS show. There were many product announcements. These three are from Siemens concerning its Industrial Edge. It is all happening at the Edge. New hardware and software available for Siemens’ Industrial Edge ecosystem Industrial Edge Management System now cloud-based As-a-Service Low code for Industrial Edge: Simplifying edge app programming with Mendix on Edge Edge Computing allows manufacturers to
Automation World
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Three Mercedes-Benz plants are part of this initiative that uses Nvidia digital twin technology, artificial intelligence and cloud updated software.
Automation Mag
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Basler is strategically partnering with Siemens to make it easier for automation customers in all industries to integrate machine vision solutions directly into their automation systems. According to Basler, this collaboration will bring significant benefits to customers. System integrators, machine builders and professional end users looking to use computer vision will reportedly have easy access to innovative, automated and easy-to-integrate solutions.
Design World
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
eLearning is a form of self-study that has been well-received and is becoming increasingly widespread. Eplan, the solutions provider, has made significant investments in this field since 2020 due to its customer-oriented focus and provides numerous eLearning courses at www.eplan.com. “Our goal is that our users work as efficiently as possible with Eplan.
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
This news encompasses a couple of trends of the past few years—partnership collaboration and sustainability. Yokogawa sent this one to me. Looks promising. If the idea works out, the impact on our environment will be substantial. Imagine cleaning up all the accumulated plastic that will never go anywhere. Working toward a circular economy through a high-efficiency system that utilizes renewable energy – Yokogawa Solution Service Corporation announces the conclusion of an agreement with Mic
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Robotics are the future of technology, and it’s easy to understand why. One reason is that innovations have broad applications that today’s digital age can’t do without. Here, we’ll discuss five main reasons robotic technologies are invaluable to the modern world. 1.
E&T
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The body said that without “urgent and large-scale action” on addressing climate change, more than 70 per cent of its 500 historic properties will be at medium or high risk of climate-related hazards by 2060. It launched a Climate Change Hazard Map in 2021 to improve understanding of risks such as flooding and coastal erosion for its properties. New layers have now been added to the map that allow regional teams to flag localised threats posed by climate change.
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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.
Design World
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
I write a lot in this space about the need to get more young people from all backgrounds to consider engineering as a career. We rarely end up as a sexy occupation on television. That’s relegated to doctors, lawyers, and heck, even crime scene investigators and morticians. (I don’t think we can count MacGyver as… The post Engineering … illustrated appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
I’ve written a few times about Bosch Rexroth’s new OS and platform ctrlX. Most recently here. Just realizing that I have another post in queue to expand on the potentials of the OS. The company and its technology are attracting a number of partners. This is interesting. Will the market follow? The vision of an automation world in which competitors become partners and users help to shape the solutions is becoming reality.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Discover what is operational data analytics, what benefits businesses get from using it, and how it can be advanced with the power of artificial intelligence. In 2023, staying ahead in the market means not just collecting data, but taking the necessary insights out of it to drive crucial business decisions.
MRPEasy
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Craft chemical manufacturer Stakam has managed to bring its inventory management to a new level of efficiency. MD Alistair Watson says, “I feel like we struck gold with MRPeasy. It’s become such an asset that I often grapple between wanting to keep it as our secret weapon and the desire to showcase our robust systems.” […] The post Chemical Manufacturer ‘Struck Gold with MRPeasy’ appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.
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.
Design World
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The new tooling system allows auto manufacturers to construct vacuum-end effector tools with minimal design time to meet their exact needs for critical applications, such as sheet metal stamping, die-casting, injection molding, thermoforming, and glass handling. Made of hard-coat anodized aluminum, Piab Modular Automation Tooling (PMAT) is lightweight and easy to assemble on-site without welding… The post Modular automation products for the automotive industry appeared first on Design Worl
Modern Machine Shop
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The measurement of thickness is a common one. When I refer to thickness, I typically think of a piece of film, paper or even sheet metal less than a couple of millimeters thick. It is a length measurement, but just a different way of handling it. It seems like this would be a straightforward check; however, there are many approaches to measuring thickness, depending on the requirements of the part.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
At this point in the game, everyone knows just how important business data is to the overall success of an organization. Not only does it feed analytical tools, but it acts as a pillar that businesses can leverage to make future predictions about risk, trends, and potential opportunities.
Control.com
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Siemens and Microsoft have launched their jointly developed "generative AI-powered assistant," Siemens Industrial Copilot, to help workers with PLC programming and machine troubleshooting.
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Design World
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Duluth in the northeast of Atlanta, Georgia, will in the future be the new Leuze location in the USA. “After careful consideration, we have decided to move our office to a new, more modern, and more spacious US location,” says Ibrahim Zuva, VP Operations and Technology Americas. This decision is consistent with Leuze’s long-term strategic… The post New Leuze location in the USA appeared first on Design World.
Modern Machine Shop
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Photo Credit: Way of the Mill LLC Reader Question: As our shop has grown, either due to cost or availability, our toolholders are in disarray. We have many collets, collet nuts and toolholders from multiple manufacturers, and we often end up with mixed assemblies. To make it even more complicated, each of these manufacturers have very different recommended torque specs, even for the same sizes.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Outsourced customer care services have become a cornerstone for businesses aiming to deliver exceptional customer experiences while efficiently managing their support functions. In this article, we’ll explore the various facets of outsourcing customer care, from its benefits to the challenges faced and innovative solutions employed.
E&T
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
According to the study from British Land and Savills, there is a “severe shortage” of real estate space available to accommodate both current and predicted demand, with vacancy rates for fitted lab space just one per cent in Cambridge and London and seven per cent in Oxford. It also found that if the life sciences markets matched the growth seen in the US, by 2035, it would generate 67,000 more jobs and lead to a £4bn economic boost.
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Andrew and Nicola Forrest have purchased Akubra , the proudly Australian company that continues to make its iconic handmade hats in Kempsey, New South Wales. The acquisition, by the Forrests’ private investment group Tattarang, will ensure Akubra remains Australian owned and continues its commitment to local manufacturing. Akubra has been owned and operated continuously by five generations of the Keir family and traces its history back 147 years.
Mold Making Technology
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Cavity block of a hose connector set up on the 3D scanner’s stage. Photos Credit, all images: Accudyn Products Inc. Erie, Pennsylvania-based Accudyn is a 25-year-old family-owned and operated custom injection molder and mold builder that produces highly engineered plastic parts for the automotive, building and construction, medical device, and heavy truck and off-road vehicle industries.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Hey there! Ever wonder why everyone’s so into CS2 skin trading? Well, this article is your guide to the CS2 feature that’s got everyone talking. We’ll talk about why CS2 skin trading is getting increasingly popular, what cool features it has, and why players are absolutely loving it.
Control.com
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Emerson tackles valve noise and turbulent flow with carefully engineered and additively manufactured valve trim modules to maintain flow rate while reducing energy loss.
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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