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GE Digital Adds 3D Digital Twin, Accelerators to Asset Performance Management

Automation World

A partnership with Visionaize adds 3D digital twins to operational use cases, and a new Accelerator product line speeds time to value for its asset performance software in energy industries.

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CIONIC CEO Jeremiah Robison Discusses Bionic Clothing That Augments Human Movement

Robotics Business Review

In Episode 81 of The Robot Report Podcast, Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman are joined by Jeremiah Robison, CEO of CIONIC, a developer of bionic clothing that enables the body to move with more freedom and control. The post CIONIC CEO Jeremiah Robison Discusses Bionic Clothing That Augments Human Movement appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Folding technology finds its place in the modern job shop

The Fabricator

Folding machines are now emerging as a modern parts-forming tool for metal fabricating and manufacturing companies.

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Is it back to the 1970s for the UK economy? Yes, but not in the way you think

The Guardian Manufacturing

When Marc Bolan was urging us to Get It On, life in the UK was very different but now, as then, pitiful levels of business investment make us all poorer Britain is suffering a catastrophic economic shock that resembles the one that knocked the economy sideways in the 1970s, but strike action by workers offered below-inflation pay rises ranks low on the list of similarities.

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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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Industrial Ethernet Protocols and Time-Sensitive Networking

Automation World

How Time-Sensitive Networking enables Ethernet to merge multiple traffic types on the same network.

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Guide to UR cobot implementation

Universal Robots

Collaborative robots (cobots) are a cost-effective way to increase production and delivery time, optimize your processes and boost quality. But even though a cobot is much simpler and faster to set up and get working than a traditional industrial robot, there is still some preparation that needs to be done.

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NASA and The MEP National Network Collaborate to Advance Manufacturing

NIST

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) is, as you might expect from the name, always looking for more and better ways to work with manufacturers across the U.S. The MEP National Network™, whose mission is to strengthen and empower U.S. manufacturers, comprises the NIST MEP, the 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, the MEP Advisory Board, MEP Center boards and the Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence, as well as m

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Heineken’s Event-Driven Connectivity Strategy

Automation World

Central to its global systems connectivity approach, Heineken uses a publish/subscribe approach to connect disparate technologies such as ERP, CRM, and MES, as well as shipping, payment, and cloud-based data lakes.

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Decision on sale of UK’s biggest chip maker to Chinese-owned firm delayed

The Guardian Manufacturing

New national security legislation used to allow more time to scrutinise £63m deal for Newport Wafer Fab The British government has delayed the decision on whether the UK’s largest producer of semiconductors can be bought by a Chinese-owned manufacturer by another month and a half. The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, had been expected to make a decision by Tuesday on the purchase of Newport Wafer Fab by Nexperia , a Dutch firm wholly owned by China’s Wingtech.

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The challenges of taking a new product to market

The Fabricator

Nick Martin discusses the challenges of taking a new product to market with his aftermarket auto accessories side business.

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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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Will the 21st Century See an End to Human Labour?

21st Century Tech

Katie Brenneman is a frequent contributor of content here at 21st Century Tech Blog. Her interests include writing about sustainability, lifestyle, and mental health. You can follow her on Twitter. In this contribution, Katie talks about how robotics is changing the composition of what we call the labour force. The modern industrial production line today has seen assembly line workers and those working in warehousing replaced by machines.

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Revenue Management for Manufacturers

Automation World

Read about the 4 levers of revenue management: pricing basis, inventory allocation, product configuration, and duration control.

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The 5 key robotic palletizing principles

Universal Robots

Implementing a robotic palletizing solution using a collaborative robot (cobot) can not only help your production operations run as smoothly as possible, but also help increase speed, output and reduce costs.

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MacLean-Fogg opens Michigan additive manufacturing plant

The Fabricator

MacLean Additive will use 35,000-sq.-ft.

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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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A Guide to Integrating SAP S/4HANA into Your IT

Seeburger

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Quality Management Gets an Industrial Transformation Update

Automation World

Learn how quality management can be improved by integrating quality across the complete value chain.

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‘It’s hot’: UK interest in solar power heats up as energy bills soar

The Guardian Manufacturing

Boom clouded by supply chain disruption, a fragmented industry as well as ethical issues “It’s hot,” says Steve Springett, a director of the renewable energy brand Egg, cheerily assessing the solar market. “There’s two key factors: people are understanding the environmental benefits of it better, and energy is really, really expensive at the moment.

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Leveling the Technology Playing Field for A&D SMEs

iBASEt

In the Aerospace & Defense value chain, the large tier-one OEMs have made significant investments in IT to both comply with customer and governmental requirements and Togo-defined productivity (productivity, relative to the U.S.). They have invested in technology that drives the business across the entire product lifecycle, from design, through manufacturing to sales and delivery, as well as after-delivery service.

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

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Data availability raises the bar on application expectations

Control Design

Sensor data can enhance industrial control and remote monitoring

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Sepasoft Batch and Procedure Model

Automation World

By using the various tools in the Ignition toolbox, it is possible to create dynamic views that represent the ISA-88 objects of a process cell.

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Novarc Technologies presents its collaborative welding robot in Australia

Automation Mag

Vancouver-based Novarc Technologies recently introduced its Spool Welding Robot (SWR) at the Australian Manufacturing Week in Sydney from June 7 to 10. The SWR increases productivity and shop capacity, delivering required weld quality and improving welder ergonomics. “We’re very excited to have a presence at Australian Manufacturing Week for the first time.

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Procurement Planning – A Simple Guide

MRPEasy

A thoroughly planned procurement process helps to ensure that a company’s purchases arrive in a timely manner and in the right quantities, from the best vendors and with good prices. A well thought out procurement plan helps businesses stay in control of the product manufacturing cycle and avoid last-minute surprises. What is Procurement Planning? Procurement […].

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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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An illuminating guide to stack lights

Control Design

Let there be light in a variety of colors

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What to Consider Before Moving Operations Into the Cloud: The Perfect Cloud Service Contract

Seeburger

Businesses and their products and services are constantly evolving. More than ever, this is being driven by the digitalization of their processes. The complexity of the technological and organisational design of these business processes, paired with the need for scalability and agility, have significantly increased the demand for cloud service contracts.

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3 Proactive Cybersecurity Measures for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

A shocking number of nationwide businesses targeted by cybercrime each year are small businesses. According to Verizon, nearly half of all recorded data breaches in 2021 impacted small businesses. For the small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in California, keeping stakeholders safe online requires more than workplace safety training, safety meetings , and password encrypters.

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Advantech releases new embedded computing solutions equipped with Intel® Xeon® D-1700/2700 processors

Expo21xx

Advantech, a leading provider of IoT solutions, announces a range of embedded computing solutions featuring Intel® Xeon® D-1700/2700 processors. This range comprises the AIR-500D, the ARK-7060, MIC-790 edge AI servers, and the […]. The post Advantech releases new embedded computing solutions equipped with Intel® Xeon® D-1700/2700 processors appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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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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Message From C.O.O

Galaxy Sivtek

In the first message of this year, I am pleased to report that 2021 was very successful in spite of ongoing challenges. We have excel in all the domains of sales, customer satisfaction, market capture and employee satisfaction. First and foremost, I would like to thank you for what you have contributed to the weather this crisis and to get our company prepared to cope for higher growth.

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Fastener Pop Quiz: METRIC FASTENERS

Fastener News Desk

FASTENER POP QUIZ: METRIC FASTENERS. [SPONSORED CONTENT]. EUROLINK FASTENER SUPPLY & SERVICE “Hard-to-Find Metric Fasteners Delivered”. . Eurolink is the premier US D istributor of metric fasteners and fastener lines with hard-to-find metric fasteners manufactured to both DIN and ISO standards. As the nation’s leading source for hard-to-find metric fasteners, Eurolink offers access to more than 100,000 quality C-class parts from countries such as Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Sp

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Portescap expands brushless motor portfolio with new 32-mm offering

Motion Control Tips

Portescap has unveiled the 32ECF brushless slotted flat motor, the latest addition to the company’s motor portfolio. This new motor has a diameter of 32 mm and an overall body length of 17.6 mm. With an 8-pole design and high-power density in a flat architecture, the 32-mm motor uses an outer rotor configuration with an […]. The post Portescap expands brushless motor portfolio with new 32-mm offering appeared first on Motion Control Tips.

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The recent chess robot incident should never have happened

Universal Robots

Universal Robots’ Global Technical Compliance Officer Roberta Nelson Shea explains why the recent and widely publicized chess robot incident in Moscow should never have happened.

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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!