Automation World
DECEMBER 15, 2022
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.
Design World
DECEMBER 16, 2022
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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Cisco Manufacturing
DECEMBER 15, 2022
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.
Plastics News
DECEMBER 15, 2022
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.
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
Automation World
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Over 90% of packaged goods companies want OEMs to offer deeper relationships and enhanced training opportunities on automation technologies.
Design World
DECEMBER 13, 2022
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.
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Fabricator
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Mill-announced steel price hikes appear to have stuck for now, but 2023 leaves many asking if that will remain the case.
Automation World
DECEMBER 12, 2022
With Inductive Automation’s Perspective module, companies can have access to all the web-functionality tools they want while also linking to legacy systems.
Design World
DECEMBER 15, 2022
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
Plastics News
DECEMBER 16, 2022
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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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.
The Fabricator
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Two Chicago-area brothers combine metal fabrication and woodworking to make custom office furniture at iRCustom.
Automation World
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The PMMI Foundation and Garvey Corporation have selected Cal Poly Junior Jayna Regehr as this year's Mark C. Garvey Scholarship recipient.
Design World
DECEMBER 16, 2022
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.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 16, 2022
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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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).
E&T
DECEMBER 12, 2022
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
Automation World
DECEMBER 16, 2022
How manufacturers should assess their operations to figure out which metrics to track with MES software.
Design World
DECEMBER 13, 2022
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.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 16, 2022
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.
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?
Plastics News
DECEMBER 14, 2022
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.
Automation World
DECEMBER 13, 2022
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.
Design World
DECEMBER 13, 2022
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.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 15, 2022
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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Plastics News
DECEMBER 16, 2022
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.
AU Manufacturing
DECEMBER 13, 2022
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
Design World
DECEMBER 15, 2022
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.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 14, 2022
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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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.
The Fabricator
DECEMBER 13, 2022
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.
Plastics News
DECEMBER 12, 2022
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.
Design World
DECEMBER 14, 2022
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 […].
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 14, 2022
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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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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