MRPEasy

APRIL 10, 2023

If you’re anything like the tens of thousands of small manufacturing business owners (or managers) out there, you’re probably facing some difficult times. The marketplace is more competitive than ever. New products and business ideas are springing up left and right. Demand for goods is harder and harder to predict as consumer appetites keep shifting. […] The post 6 Brutal Questions That Leave Small Manufacturers Exhausted appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Design World

APRIL 12, 2023

Global technology, software, and engineering company Emerson will exhibit advanced, discrete automation solutions from the factory floor to the cloud at Hannover Messe. Visitors to Hall 6, Stand C57 can view the Discrete Automation portfolio of ASCO, AVENTICS, Branson, Movicon, PACEdge, and PACSystems, as well as CoreTigo solutions. Emerson experts will show attendees how to… The post Emerson to unveil new approach to discrete automation at Hannover Messe 2023 appeared first on Design Worl

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Automation World

APRIL 11, 2023

Eclipse Automation deploys Beckhoff Automation’s eXtended Transport System to deliver micron-level accuracy for multiple automotive part assemblies on one machine.

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Plastics News

APRIL 13, 2023

After voting in 2020 to create the country's toughest requirements for recycled plastic in beverage bottles, California lawmakers are now debating setting goals for using bioplastics to bottle soft drinks, water and other beverages.

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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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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 9, 2023

Manufacturers are experiencing a perfect storm, with stretched supply chains, increasing cost of goods and materials, and the ever-present skills gap. At times it can be challenging to survive – let alone grow. You might initially think that the quality of your machined parts is the key differentiator here, and yet the reality is success lies in your ability to reduce waste and cost.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 10, 2023

Welders and welding/fabricating companies should understand the hazards associated with fume exposure to reduce or eliminate health risks while welding nonferrous metals like aluminum.

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Plastics News

APRIL 14, 2023

Thermafoam R-Control LLC is branching out in Jacksonville, Ark., adding expanded polystyrene block manufacturing to its structurally insulated panel business there.

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Plastics Today

APRIL 14, 2023

The company’s first manufacturing plant in the United States will be the size of 260 football fields and carbon neutral, thanks to an on-site solar plant matching the facility’s total energy consumption.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 12, 2023

The Last Pass columnist and welding educator Greg Siepert acknowledges a changing welding landscape and challenges readers to embrace it while honoring the industry’s tried and true processes.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 14, 2023

Interact Analysis expects annual shipments will jump from less than 2,000 in 2022, to just above 50,000 by the end of the decade. The post Over 150,000 picking robots to be installed by 2030 appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Plastics News

APRIL 12, 2023

The fire at My-Way Trading Inc. in Richmond, Ind., had been contained but was still burning on April 12. It is expected to burn and produce smoke, soot and ash for several more days.

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E&T

APRIL 11, 2023

Polar bears live in some of the harshest conditions on earth, shrugging off Arctic temperatures as low as -45°C. While the bears have many adaptations that allow them to thrive when the temperature plummets, scientists have been trying to understand how their fur manages to keep them warm in their environment. Polar animals actively use the sunlight to maintain their temperature through their white fur.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 14, 2023

Alvin, Texas-based Woven Metal Products has been around since 1967, and the company’s history still greatly influences how it operates its family-owned manufacturing business today.

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Plastics Today

APRIL 11, 2023

In addition to signing a definitive agreement to acquire Parkway, Clayens completed a carve out of an injection molding plant in Crystal Lake, IL, and its operational transfer from a healthcare group.

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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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Plastics News

APRIL 10, 2023

The iconic maker of plastic kitchenware is warning investors the company might not be able to continue due to financial problems.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 13, 2023

As marketing automation becomes increasingly important for businesses, Marketo has emerged as one of the most popular platforms in the industry. Marketo is a powerful tool that can help businesses automate their marketing efforts, improve lead generation, and drive growth.

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Metrology

APRIL 11, 2023

Companies use identity servers to store and manage digital identities, for example allowing single sign-on for their employees for the corporate resources they need to access. This helps reduce the administrative overhead of distributing multiple authentication tokens. With support for Azure AD and the SAML 2.0 authentication protocol, PolyWorks can leverage the standard corporate platform to manage user access and privileges.

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E&T

APRIL 12, 2023

In a new report, Ember said that wind and solar could push the world into an era of falling fossil-fuel generation and power sector emissions as early as this year. Full decarbonisation of the power sector is considered crucial for the world to reduce its emissions due to rising electricity demand and the ability for electrification to unlock other emission cuts throughout the economy.

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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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Plastics News

APRIL 11, 2023

Mold makers, designers and repair technicians put plastics processors in the position to not only satisfy their customers but help them win market share.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 12, 2023

In his keynote talk, Agility co-founder and CTO Jonathan W. Hurst will give an inside look at the process of developing bipedal robots. The post Agility Robotics’ Jonathan Hurst to keynote Robotics Summit appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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NCMS

APRIL 11, 2023

Main Sail is a nontraditional, veteran-owned small business focused on Maintenance and Logistics Optimization (MLO) for the federal government. The company’s passion is to combine emerging technologies with process excellence to improve effectiveness and readiness for federal agencies with maintenance and logistics missions. Main Sail specializes in leading complex projects that integrate industrial engineering, maintenance […] The post New Member Spotlight – Main Sail appeared first

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E&T

APRIL 12, 2023

New York Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell have unveiled three new innovative devices that will aim to increase security in the city's streets. The most controversial of the three is known as Digidog or Spot. The four-legged K-9 robot has been designed by Boston Dynamics to be deployed in scenarios considered too dangerous for humans such as construction sites or counterterrorism incidents.

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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!

Plastics News

APRIL 14, 2023

Lego officially kicks off construction of its $1 billion U.S. plant; Eyebobs targets reading glasses for the "idiosyncratic"; Warby Parker, Roshambo take on recycling for glasses.

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Metrology

APRIL 9, 2023

The Q-Span Gauging System incorporates a Universal Robots (UR) collaborative robot for flexibility, ease of use, and rapid return on investment. The post Robotic Thread Verification Enhances Q-Span Automated Gauging System appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Plastics Today

APRIL 12, 2023

The compact BioArm has the potential to screen a range of tumor therapies and could play a crucial role in the future development of cancer drug testing approaches.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 9, 2023

RC Mowers, a manufacturer of remote-operated robotic mowers, announced today it has entered into dealership agreements with Pennsylvania-based Stephenson Equipment (SEI) and Iowa’s Elliott Equipment to add them to its dealer network.

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Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.

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Plastics News

APRIL 11, 2023

Hasbro walks back its pledge on getting rid of all plastics packaging for toys, making an exception for some collectible figurines; Tupperware is on the brink; Ford's massive BlueOval City electric vehicle plant is under construction.

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Fastener News Desk

APRIL 8, 2023

Founded in 1948 and celebrating 75 years in the fastener industry. Founder, Jack Clinton 2023 marks 75 years of business for Jay-Cee Sales and Rivet Inc. In 1948, Jack Clinton founded the company in Detroit at 51 years of age. It began as an Army/Navy surplus store that sold various basic goods, along with a limited supply of fasteners like nuts, bolts, screws, and of course, rivets.

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E&T

APRIL 13, 2023

Engineering firms should work to become more inclusive if they want to attract the right talent, the organisation's report states. The research commissioned by the Academy aimed to improve understanding of how engineers perceive the current culture of the engineering profession and whether it is attracting, developing and retaining the number and diversity of engineers needed in the UK.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 9, 2023

Briggs & Stratton, one of the world’s largest producers of engines for outdoor power equipment, is making an additional investment of $6 million in its Advanced Battery Manufacturing facility in Tucker, Georgia, to improve the safety, efficiency and production capacity of its Vanguard Lithium-Ion Battery Packs through the addition of automated equipment within its manufacturing […]

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Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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