Automation World

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Companies such as Pfizer, Shell, ExxonMobil, and Intel show the value of automation and where it’s headed through their use of specific technologies.

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Design World

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In this first of three Q&A sessions Keith Wilkerson, Business Segment Manager for Robotics and Automation, will discuss some of the key design parameters and challenges cable manufacturers face when developing new drag chain and torsion-rated cable solutions for the ever-changing needs of OEMs and end users. By Keith Wilkerson, Business Segment Manager for Robotics… The post Q&A With HELU: Design Considerations for Dynamic Applications – Part 1 of 3 appeared first on Design W

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Depending on which experts you consult, they will likely tell you that AI is going to impact almost every area of our life in the future. Certain industries and areas of daily living have already been transformed, and some clever AI applications can save a lot of time as well as make life easier. In […].

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Artificial Intelligence 145

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Snacks and treats manufacturer Mars Wrigley Australia has committed to transitioning all Australian-made chocolate bars to new paper-based packaging that can be recycled via traditional kerbside recycling. In a world-first for the company, the shift to paper-based packaging will be seen on the company’s popular MARS BAR, SNICKERS and MILKY WAY beginning April 2023.

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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 1, 2022

Most consumer packaged goods companies see packaging and processing as ideal for automation, but automated warehousing also holds significant benefits.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The Internet of Things has a growth potential of trillions of dollars. But many industrial companies are having difficulty digitalizing their processes. As a new Berlin-based IoT Use Case expert network member, igus explains how to get started with IoT. Monday morning in a bread factory: The packaging system suddenly breaks down. A minor component… The post Smart plastics specialist igus joins the Berlin-based IoT Use Case expert network appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Pittsburgh International Airport is teaming up with tech startup Ottonomy and its fully autonomous delivery robot – Ottobot – for a pilot project offering select passengers a contactless delivery system. Ottonomy is partnering with PIT’s xBridge Innovation Center, the airport’s tech proving ground for technologies and startups that provide solutions for the industry and beyond. […].

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Key takeaways from Automation Fair 2022 included new flexible I/O and software-as-a-service offerings to insights on the three pillars Rockwell Automation sees as critical to automation’s next steps.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Machine builders can save engineering time and costs with the enhanced Allen-Bradley Micro850 and Micro870 2080-Lx0E controllers using the latest Connected Components Workbench software from Rockwell Automation. The improved 2080-Lx0E controllers offer greater connectivity and design efficiency through the new Class 1 implicit messaging capability with up to eight EtherNet/IP devices support.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Honeywell has been an enigma to me for several years. I haven’t been confident in product direction, where different elements of process automation would fit, and would it make a transition to software. Then came Honeywell Forge. Where did that fit with Process Solutions and UOP? Then we had the pandemic and I couldn’t make the User Group this year due to many conflicts.

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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?

Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Collect&Go, Colruyt Group’s online shopping service, is currently testing the state-of-the-art technology: an autonomous vehicle built by the Estonian technology company Clevon that combines remote teleoperation with advanced autopilot functionality. The aim is to find out what such a vehicle can mean for Collect&Go in a rapidly changing e-commerce context.

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Function 131

Automation World

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

New developments in scanning acoustic microscopy, also known as ultrasonic non-destructive testing, position the quality inspection technology for use by manufacturers of all sizes.

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Manufacturing 147

Design World

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

EXAIR’s new 3/8 NPT HollowStream liquid atomizing spray nozzle provides a hollow cone spray pattern for pressurized liquids. They are applied to solve cooling, cleaning, foam breaking, rinsing, and dust suppression applications for industry. The tangential flow design is vaneless, with wide open internal features to resist clogging, and works well with liquids containing particulate.… The post New 3/8 liquid nozzle provides a hollow cone spray pattern for pressurized liquids appeared first

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

I missed a day here yesterday. I had an outpatient procedure that necessitated leaving home about 5:30 am. I blamed the condition on past workplace stress. More likely it was hereditary. Glad to report that the operation was successful. By the time I got home yesterday early afternoon, my LiveWell app had been updated with all the blood test results, the results of the procedure, and the surgeon’s notes and commentary.

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Manufacturing 130

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

North American prices for polypropylene and PVC resins continued to drop in November, while polystyrene saw a surprising increase. PP dropped 2 cents for the month. Prices for polymer-grade propylene (PGP) feedstock actually were up 1 cent, but buyers were able to take back 3 cents of margin, resulting in the 2-cent downward move on resin. PP prices had dropped 15 cents in October, as PGP made a very late downward settlement and producers lost some margin.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 2, 2022

With no perceivable impediment to its growth other than capacity, Dot’s Pretzels, now a Hershey Co. brand, opened a new facility with a special focus on robotic packaging automation.

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Robotics Robotics Automation 130

Design World

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Heilind Electronics, a global distributor of electronic components, has expanded its global connector portfolio with the addition of Positronic, an Amphenol company. The distribution agreement includes both Heilind Electronics and Interstate Connecting Components (ICC), the mil-aero division of Heilind. Positronic product lines apply to a variety of industries worldwide including military, aerospace, telecommunications, medical, industrial,… The post Heilind Electronics expands its portfol

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

There was Automation Fair and then meetings and then Thanksgiving. Plenty of time to digest everything I learned and experienced at Rockwell Automation’s event. They skipped 2020, of course. The 2021 event in Houston was abbreviated. This one held at Chicago’s McCormick Place resembled all the pre-Covid events. More than 15,000 attendees, lots of presentations and learning opportunities, and many Rockwell and partner exhibits.

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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The long-held belief that it is cheaper to import plastic products than to make them domestically is no longer true, according to Shale Crescent USA.

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Manufacturing 128

Automation World

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The cloud-based AWS Supply Chain application requires no upfront licensing fees, long-term commitment requirements or the need to re-platform legacy software.

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Supply Chain 130

Design World

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Sigma Additive Solutions, Inc., a leading developer of quality assurance software to the commercial 3D printing industry, announced today that it has joined the EOS Developer Network (EDN) by EOS, a leading supplier for responsible manufacturing solutions via industrial 3D printing technology. This enables Sigma to provide software and analytics applications from EOS application programming […].

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3D printing Manufacturing 147

Plastics News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Let's be clear about what plastics are recyclable Despite what you may have heard, plastics recycling is not dead. There are plenty of successful companies that recycle post-consumer and post-industrial plastics. I've been seeing a lot of news stories declaring that plastics recycling is a myth. They are the result of a Greenpeace report , released in October, "Circular Claims Fall Flat Again.".

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Rapid advancements in fundamental techniques, such as navigation, manipulation, and functional safety, have made robots more intelligent, agile, and safer. Mobile robots are a proven ideal companion for humans performing mission- and business-critical tasks in outdoor environments. According to global intelligence firm ABI Research, shipments of outdoor mobile robots will grow from 40,000 units in […].

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

As more industrial companies migrate data and operations technology to the cloud, there can be concerns over the effect this might have on operations. By starting small or with something new, users can more easily overcome these issues.

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Design World

DECEMBER 1, 2022

nano3Dprint announced the release of its upgraded A2200 3D Multi-material Electronics Printer. The improved A2200 has a sleeker design, a more compact materials dispensing print head, improved ink/paste dispensing mechanism and an improved built-in video system with better clarity and higher magnification. The A2200’s side-by-side precision filament extruder and enhanced materials dispensing system prints fused […].

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Electronics 147

The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Canadian Kevin Stone takes an old-school approach to making his metal sculptures come to life, whether they be large “Game of Thrones” dragons, dinosaurs, or well-known public figures like Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

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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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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The core marketing objectives for any technology company are creating awareness, building preference, establishing value, and driving efficient decisions and purchases. B2B marketing efforts in the technology sector are competitive, and reaching the right audience is often challenging. However, experts recommends that knowing how to connect with decision-makers about their business goals and challenges is […].

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The U.S. plastics industry is warning that a rail strike will cause lost jobs, supply chain disruption and higher resin prices in coming weeks. Also, Amcor is boosting its recycling goals, and Australian supermarkets are trying to save plastic film recycling.

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Supply Chain 119

Design World

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A global petrochemical company, headquartered in South Korea, has ordered 20 pump bushings made of Vesconite Hilube, a premier-grade bearing material. The bushings will go into vertical-turbine pumps that supply seawater to a petrochemical plant for cooling purposes. The order for suction, line-shaft, and pump-bowl bushings is made up of bushings of significant size, with […].

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Excess tonnage can damage a metal fabrication shop's press brake and embed tools into the bed and ram. The best practice is to avoid excess tonnage in the first place.

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