Design World

DECEMBER 6, 2022

mk North America, Inc. has announced the availability of its new “Conveyor Product Finder”. This online tool www.mknorthamerica.com/product_finder makes it easy for users to refine mk’s conveyor offering based on application requirements. Users can then view a side-by-side comparison of the mk conveyors that fit their specific criteria. This tool will provide the users of mk’s… The post New Conveyor Product Finder from mk North America appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Rockwell Automation digs deep into the cybersecurity, sustainability, and workforce issues impacting the discrete manufacturing and processing industries.

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SMMT

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Britain’s new car market grows for fourth month running, up by 23.5% in November, at 142,889 units. Plug-ins account for more than one in four (27.7%) new registrations as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) take their largest monthly share of the new car market in 2022. SMMT calls for urgent government action to deliver charging infrastructure and support EV uptake to deliver UK’s ambitious net zero targets.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Toppan, a technology company specializing in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has developed TransBots, a digital twin solution for linking physical spaces with virtual reality reconstructions in real time and centrally managing and controlling multiple types of service robots. As a new function, Toppan has now developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system […].

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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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Design World

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Beckhoff USA has promoted Daymon Thompson to director of product management. As a longstanding, key member of the company’s product management team, Thompson has advocated for innovation in manufacturing through advanced automation, IIoT, and machine learning technologies. He will leverage his significant experience to lead new product initiatives across the entire Beckhoff portfolio.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 8, 2022

To improve predictive maintenance, quality assurance, and cybersecurity at its Amberg, Germany, factory, Siemens has created a cloud-native, modular architecture using Red Hat OpenShift.

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Sponsored Content by Australian Made. A 2022 study by Roy Morgan has shown that 90% of Australians think we should be undertaking more manufacturing in Australia. The study was held in conjunction with the second annual Australian Made Week in June 2022 , a campaign that encouraged shoppers to buy genuine Australian Made products, and highlighted the importance of supporting Australian businesses following the effects of the pandemic. 1,000 Australians were surveyed on their thoughts on Australi

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Design World

DECEMBER 7, 2022

• World’s leading robotics programming software expands into the cloud with powerful new functionalities • Allows teams to collaborate on robot programming and simulation from anywhere in the world, on any device • New features include simplified interfaces, version control, and highly accurate simulation – making programming easier and faster ABB has enhanced its industry-leading… The post ABB RobotStudio takes to the cloud enabling real-time collaboration appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Supply chain disruption remains a persistent challenge. Companies, especially in North America, are responding by rethinking global supply chain networks for greater resilience and flexibility.

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Advancements in welding technology—like cobots and mobile apps—may help welding or manufacturing teams to hire the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

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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?

Plastics News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The opening round of plastics treaty talks in Uruguay showed that health issues related to chemicals and polymer manufacturing will be part of any final agreement, reaching beyond recycling and marine pollution concerns.

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Design World

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Purdue University is using global software and engineering leader Emerson’s (NYSE: EMR) advanced digital technologies to automate its Nanogrid House, a living lab for energy-efficient home research. Compared to today’s homes and businesses that are powered predominantly by alternating current (AC) power, the Nanogrid House can shift between AC and direct current (DC) power, which… The post Emerson software automates Purdue University’s DC-powered Nanogrid house appeared first on Design Wor

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Automation World

DECEMBER 6, 2022

How to reduce the risks associated with quick cutovers from legacy systems with planning, communication, and coordination of everyone involved.

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Richard Boyd’s career in AI and machine learning has spanned the economic spectrum, from aerospace manufacturing to hospital systems. His work on modeling, simulation, and digital twin technologies could help shape what lies ahead for manufacturing and beyond.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

5G is a leading technology in the field of new-generation information and communication technology. At the same time, 5G technology, as an important factor driving the development of the industrial Internet, is not only a new opportunity, but also a huge challenge. It is worth mentioning that industry customers are actively embracing 5G technology in […].

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Design World

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Virtualizing control systems with FactoryTalk® Logix Echo can help customers save significant engineering efforts and financial expenditure at every stage of a project from start to finish. Attention was dedicated to improving testing, giving users access to more than 20 variations of the 5580 ControlLogix platform at their disposal. FactoryTalk Logix Echo simplifies the emulator… The post Rockwell Automation launches first expansion of FactoryTalk Logix Echo appeared first on Design World

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Automation World

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Maersk Oil gets a 12-year extension on the life of its North Sea platforms’ controllers by upgrading to new, backward-compatible ABB controllers and avoiding a rip-and-replace migration.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Siemens has had a manufacturing IT presence for many years. Here are two announcements bolstering its portfolio. Industrial Edge and Networking products. Siemens Expands Industrial Edge. Industrial Edge Management System (IEM V2.0) for Kubernetes clusters addresses IT users in production and saves IT resources, energy and costs. Industrial Edge Hub provides greater license management visibility.

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DECEMBER 3, 2022

Micropsi Industries says its artificial intelligence-based software MirAI is now compatible with numerous robots produced by Fanuc, the world’s largest supplier of robotics and factory automation. With MirAI, Fanuc customers can now add valuable hand-eye coordination to multiple Fanuc industrial and collaborative robots (cobots) to handle difficult-to-automate functions such as cable plugging and assembly.

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Design World

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In tool and fixture manufacturing, quick workpiece changes are generally required even when space is tight. For such situations, JW Winco offers the down-thrust clamp as a compact and (above all) universal clamping element. With a clamping arm that swivels away to the side, workpieces can be fixed in the correct position quickly and securely… The post New GN 9192 down-thrust clamps for compact and precise clamping appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Cybersecurity is a top concern among companies considering remote access, but useful applications are available for those who embrace the technology.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 7, 2022

HiveMQ announced the availability of the HiveMQ Enterprise Extension for Amazon Kinesis, a new feature that allows users to quickly move their MQTT data from the broker into AWS using Amazon Kinesis Data Streams. With this release, HiveMQ customers can now integrate MQTT data reliably and securely to any of the three major cloud providers – AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud – or simultaneously in a multi-cloud environment.

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Injection molding press producers saw sales climb 25 percent in 2021. For a few months, it looked like 2022 could be a repeat. But the second half of 2022 brought a marked change.

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Design World

DECEMBER 8, 2022

With AutomationWare’s Mech Series E-actuators, engineers can obtain accurate, controllable movement for almost any performance and size requirement. The series features an advanced ball screw transmission system to handle a wide range of dynamic loads and speeds with exceptional thrust performance. The units come with integrated brushless or high-speed stepper motors and an integrated feedback… The post IKO offers AutomationWare electric actuators for optimal positioning accuracy and contr

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Automation World

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Upgrading human-machine interface hardware and software amid industry’s digital transformation is rarely the direct replacement process it once was. System integrators offer valuable insights into evaluating your options.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) announced it had updated its Industrial Internet Reference Architecture (IIRA). The IIRA Version 1.10 addresses the challenges of current industrial IoT systems and industry trends, such as the convergence of IT and OT, digital twins, systems comprised of independent systems, and the inclusion of “non-human” digital users.

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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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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency decided to make only minor changes in air emission standards for metal product manufacturers.

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Design World

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Softing just extended tManagerTM connectivity for Rockwell PLCs by adding a connector to PostgreSQL databases for easy, secure, and robust production monitoring, recipe downloading, high-speed sorting, and industrial analytics at scale. tManager inserts into the ControlLogix PLC chassis. tManager can move Logix tags from the in-chassis PLC, collect tags from other PLCs and move tags… The post Softing Inc. connects Rockwell PLCs to PostgreSQL databases appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Upgrading human-machine interface hardware and software amid industry’s digital transformation is rarely the direct replacement process it once was. System integrators offer valuable insights into evaluating your options.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I have an iPhone, iPad, MacBook Air. I could not have accomplished all the soccer referee administrative work I’ve done without these digital devices and the internet. I began with the digital world in manufacturing in 1976. It became a career. I’ve earned a lot of money due to digital. Yet… An early adopter of Twitter, I’ve all but quit using it–long before the current controversies.

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