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The Smart Sensor/Predictive Maintenance Connection

Automation World

Understanding how smart sensors and the coupling of their data with machine learning algorithms enables the transition from condition monitoring to predictive maintenance is key to reaping the benefits of IIoT.

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Compact rotary solenoids can be performance matched to an application

Design World

The R-09-150 CCWM Series of counterclockwise, forward shaft extension rotary solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS), available in OEM quantities, features 18 different winding configurations allowing the user to match torque and duty cycle requirements to an application. These compact 38.1 mm (1.50 in.) diameter solenoids are just 22.098 (22.1) mm (0.87 in.) long and… The post Compact rotary solenoids can be performance matched to an application appeared first on Design World.

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Industrial Processes & Wireless Communications – Part II: Manufacturing Logistics

Cisco Manufacturing

The Internet is littered with articles about Industry 4.0. Adoption of digital industrial processes have accelerated since the German government led this initiative to maintain national industrial prowess. For example, with digital twins and modular flexible systems. One of the main features of Industry 4.0 is interoperability for mobile cyber-physical systems.

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ExxonMobil starts production at Baytown chemical recycling plant

Plastics News

The company's new facility is designed to recycle 80 million pounds of used plastics each year, a higher capacity than ExxonMobil said would be available when it first announced the project.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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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Successful Automation Relies on Manufacturer Partnerships

Automation World

Over 90% of packaged goods companies want OEMs to offer deeper relationships and enhanced training opportunities on automation technologies.

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Technology Tuesdays podcast: Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s Patrick Varley on how robots can ease labor shortages

Design World

In our latest Technology Tuesdays podcast, Design World’s Michelle Froese speaks with Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s product marketing manager for mechatronics and robotics, Patrick Varley. In this discussion, we delve into the topic of robotic automation and software provider solutions — and, specifically, how this combination can help ease labor shortages.

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2023 could bring restocking of inventory, higher steel prices

The Fabricator

Mill-announced steel price hikes appear to have stuck for now, but 2023 leaves many asking if that will remain the case.

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Web-Based HMI Proves Ready for Industrial Use

Automation World

With Inductive Automation’s Perspective module, companies can have access to all the web-functionality tools they want while also linking to legacy systems.

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Bosch Rexroth opens new factory automation customer innovation center

Design World

Bosch Rexroth has opened a new customer innovation center near Austin, Texas. The facility will provide a unique technology development experience for Bosch Rexroth factory automation customers from multiple industry segments, including electric vehicle manufacturing, battery production, consumer packaged goods, and semiconductor manufacturing. The new innovation center is the latest in a series of expansions… The post Bosch Rexroth opens new factory automation customer innovation center a

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Kickstart: Hillenbrand leaving the funeral business behind

Plastics News

Hillenbrand Inc. will focus on industrial equipment, including plastics machinery; the Plastics Industry Association opens the door for bottle bills; and art imitates life a little too closely.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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Illinois brothers bring metal, wood together with office furniture

The Fabricator

Two Chicago-area brothers combine metal fabrication and woodworking to make custom office furniture at iRCustom.

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Cal Poly Awarded 2022 Mark C. Garvey Scholarship

Automation World

The PMMI Foundation and Garvey Corporation have selected Cal Poly Junior Jayna Regehr as this year's Mark C. Garvey Scholarship recipient.

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VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun is the People’s Choice

Design World

EXAIR’s VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun has won the 2022 People’s Choice award from Professional Tool and Equipment News (PTEN). These safety air guns provide a focused blast of air capable of handling tough jobs with remarkable strength while minimizing air consumption and noise. This OSHA-safe air gun employs an engineered, full-finger, variable flow trigger… The post VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun is the People’s Choice appeared first on Design World.

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Mission Secure Cybersecurity Risk Reduction Process

Gary Mintchell

I reported on a cybersecurity company new to me at the time last month— Mission Secure. With our schedules finally meshing, I recently talked with Jens Meggers, executive chairman. My pre-interview research further revealed that long-time contact Chet Mroz is company president. Other people I’ve know for years are also affiliated. Publicity people fill my inbox with news from security companies.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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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European banks continue fossil fuel funding despite climate pledges, report finds

E&T

A report looking into Europe’s top 25 banks from ShareAction identified some improvements in their climate and biodiversity strategies since the previous survey in 2020. But they still have “a long way to go” to meet internationally agreed standards to deal with climate change, cut emissions and safeguard nature, the report found. All 25 banks have said their businesses will be net-zero by 2050, but ShareAction said that a lack of transparency is leading to an underreporting of their support for

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Tracking Manufacturing Metrics

Automation World

How manufacturers should assess their operations to figure out which metrics to track with MES software.

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New SWIFTI industrial cobot delivers speed, accuracy, and safety

Design World

ABB has launched the SWIFTI CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot, bridging the gap between industrial and collaborative robots. Combining speed and accuracy with expanded load handling capability of up to 11 kg, the SWIFTI CRB 1300 can be used in a wide variety of production and product-handling applications – from machine tending and palletizing to… The post New SWIFTI industrial cobot delivers speed, accuracy, and safety appeared first on Design World.

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SiLC Technologies Launches Machine Vision Solution

Gary Mintchell

LiDAR is on everyone’s mind these days relating autonomous vehicles—either cars or industrial vehicles. It is a cool light sensing technology first played around with in 1961 and getting lots of interest today. I received a news release from SiLC Technologies. The news is interesting. The release had the most superlatives per square inch of text of any I’ve ever seen.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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FTC launches review of plastics recyclabilty marketing claims

Plastics News

Both the plastics industry and environmental groups said they're happy the Federal Trade Commission is taking a look at writing new environmental marketing rules, although they may have different ideas about what should come next.

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Determining Metrics for MES

Automation World

Sam Russem with system integrator Grantek explains how MES software tracks key production metrics and how manufacturers should go about assessing their operations to figure out which metrics to track with MES software.

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One more worry for industry: CNC hacks

Design World

Teschler on Topic Leland Teschler • Executive Editor lteschler@wtwhmedia.com On Twitter @ DW_LeeTeschler Back in the 1980s, a buddy of mine who was a plant manager proudly showed me the computer network he’d set up. The primary task of the network was to let people in the front offices program the plant’s CNC machines with… The post One more worry for industry: CNC hacks appeared first on Design World.

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Neural Networks Explained

Gary Mintchell

I become a little jaded over all the marketing hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI). Yes, it is an important technology. No, it’s not really all that intelligent, yet. I lost a programmer in my department in 1989 who was going to specialize in AI. Engineers addressed some SME meetings I attended in the 1990s explaining neural networks and motion control.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

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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Engel launching $11.6M expansion for automation, robot production

Plastics News

With demand growing for robots and integrated system solutions, injection molding machine manufacturer Engel Group is spending 11 million euros ($11.6 million) to update and expand its plant in Dietach, Austria.

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Australian manufacturers drive economic growth by making complex things the world needs

AU Manufacturing

Media Release by AMGC. The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has marked the closure of its $30 million Federal Government Commercialisation Fund with co-investment into a final six Australian manufacturers. In total, 61 Australian manufacturers have successfully received co-investment via the AMGC-managed program which aims to fast-track commercialisation and export of high-tech and high-in-demand products and services, spanning sub-sectors of; value add to resources, agriculture, fore

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Pressure compensation glands protect enclosed electronics from condensation

Design World

New PRESSURE COMPENSATION cable glands from OKW protect electronics from condensation in sealed enclosures. OKW has also added black (RAL 9005) as a standard color to many other cable glands and grommets in the range. OKW’s universal cable glands and grommets are candidates for all kinds of applications. They can be custom pre-fitted to newly… The post Pressure compensation glands protect enclosed electronics from condensation appeared first on Design World.

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Flurry of Activity Going Nowhere

Gary Mintchell

How to organize my time and improve productivity comprised a false trail to success for me since the time I was introduced to the topic and presented my very own set of DayTimers. I’ve gone the Getting Things Done with David Allen. This blog reflected some of my thinking for a period of time several years ago. Some of what I learned I’ve used. Much has been discarded.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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How character shapes leaders in the metal fabrication shop

The Fabricator

When most people talk about the manufacturing labor shortage, they don’t talk about skills. They talk about work ethic and an eagerness to learn. They talk about character—and as it turns out, character can be developed.

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Kickstart: On Comet, on Cupid, on Donner and Goodyear

Plastics News

While Santa's reindeer rest up to prepare for their big around-the-world trip on Christmas Eve, St. Nick took advantage of other aerial transportation to collect toys, courtesy of tire maker Goodyear.

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Sizing a dynamic brake resistor

Design World

Dynamic brakes in electric motor drives divert rising DC bus voltage seen during load deceleration. Here we explain how to size the resistors that process that voltage. By Lawrence Kren | Contributing writer Dynamic brakes divert rising DC bus voltage to an appropriately sized resistor where that voltage is then dissipated as heat. This process […].

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PwC Industrial Manufacturing Merger and Acquisition Outlook

Gary Mintchell

PwC issued its analysis of the current state of industrial manufacturing merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. Looking at the transition from 2022 to 2023, their analysts predict industrial manufacturing M&A will be strategically focused going into 2023. A handful of industrial manufacturing transformational deals (transactions exceeding $1 billion in deal value) in the fourth quarter of 2022 pushed the year to a strong finish — despite macroeconomic headwinds — and demonstrating growth

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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!