Robotics Automation News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Looking to free up time and resources to focus on other areas of growth for your business? It’s only natural – and outsourcing logistics is a good place to start. So, what can you expect? Cost savings, along with improved efficiency, scalability, and flexibility, to name a few.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 29, 2023
Every year, a staggering 500,000 tonnes of tyres in Australia reach the end of their road, and shockingly, only a mere 15 per cent of these materials are currently being repurposed in Australia. The rest are either exported overseas as fuel replacements or are stockpiled, dumped, or landfilled, contributing to an environmental challenge of immense proportions.
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MRPEasy
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Manufacturing defects are deviations from the intended design of a product that appear during the production process. It is critical for manufacturers to minimize the risk of defects and ensure a smooth returns management process for when defective products do end up in the hands of the customer. What is a manufacturing defect? A manufacturing […] The post Manufacturing Defects – Types, Examples, and Tips appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.
The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Kids at a recent Nuts, BoltsandThingamajigs camp at Duanesburg Central School got to launch rockets, but more important, figure out how to do build something cool that works.
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
Drives & Controls
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Microsoft and Siemens have jointly developed an AI-powered assistant – called Siemens Industrial Copilot – aimed at improving human-machine collaboration in manufacturing. They are also integrating Siemens’ Teamcenter PLM (product lifecycle management) software with Microsoft Teams to simplify virtual collaboration between design engineers and others, thus helping to pave the way to the industrial metaverse.
Design World
OCTOBER 31, 2023
By Nick Buccheri, president, Americas, Discrete Automation at Emerson Efforts to advance decarbonization will unleash dramatic changes in the way the world moves, putting the transportation industry at the edge of extraordinary transformation. To address and hopefully prevent the most extreme anticipated effects of climate change, decarbonization has become a driving strategy for governments and… The post Emerson: How sustainable transportation can help create a promising future appeared f
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SMMT
OCTOBER 31, 2023
UK rollout of connected and automated mobility (CAM) technology poised to deliver annual economic benefit as high as £66 billion by 2040, major new report shows. Tech could help save 3,900 lives and prevent 60,000 serious accidents – while adding 342,000 additional jobs, with 12,250 directly in automotive manufacturing by 2040. British public to benefit from potentially lower insurance premiums, less stressful commutes and greater freedom for those with restricted mobility, while businesses coul
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The robotics industry's must-attend technical development event returns to Boston in May 2024 with deepened coverage, an expanded expo floor and more. The post Robotics Summit 2024 call for speakers appeared first on Robotics Business Review.
Design World
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Technical components and automation products distributor DigiKey is sponsoring the 2023 Hackaday Prize, a global hardware design challenge focused on widespread and impactful innovation. The winners of the prize competition will be named on Nov. 4, 2023 during Hackaday Supercon — the largest gathering of hardware hackers, builders, engineers and enthusiasts in the world.
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
I’m not a fan of most of these analyst market surveys. This metaverse news from GlobalData seems to have a bit of being out of sync. I do agree with the analyst’s views, but the market forecast does not seem to go along with the analysis. GlobalData states, “The metaverse, a virtual world where users share experiences and interact in real-time within simulated scenarios, will face an uphill path ahead as limited use cases hamper its adoption.
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The Guardian Manufacturing
OCTOBER 29, 2023
Fire at Kostenko mine is latest in series of deadly incidents, and has prompted nationalisation of global company’s local affiliate Kazakhstan held nationwide mourning on Sunday after 45 people died in a fire at an ArcelorMittal mine, the worst accident in the central Asian country’s post-Soviet history. The tragedy, which struck at the Kostenko coalmine in the Karaganda region on Saturday, came after a series of deadly incidents at ArcelorMittal mines and has prompted the nationalisation of the
E&T
OCTOBER 31, 2023
In a new report, the body found that there was just 39 per cent compliance across the capital in February 2017 when the mayor of London Sadiq Khan confirmed the introduction of the Toxicity Charge as a stepping stone towards the ULEZ. That figure has now risen 95 per cent across both inner and outer London. The number of older, more polluting non-compliant vehicles seen driving in London on an average day has decreased by 77,000 compared to June 2023 – a reduction of 45 per cent.
Design World
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. will be exhibiting at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2023 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix. CareerTech allows attendees to meet with a multitude of organizations that provide solutions for career growth through networking, program sessions, and more. Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be showcasing its Workforce Development program, titled Diamondworks!
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
My second news item on Generative AI involves Microsoft dancing with Rockwell Automation. Once again an industrial automation company hopes its software will become more responsive and easier to use with AI. I’d love to know what you all think after trying it. Rockwell Automation and Microsoft Corp. Announced October 26, 2023 an extension of their longstanding relationship to accelerate industrial automation design and development through generative artificial intelligence (AI).
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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).
The Fabricator
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Fabricators walking the FABTECH show floor this year were on the hunt for autonomous software and machines that could help them make best use of the talented employees they have.
E&T
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Andøya Spaceport will be used to launch satellites from European commercial space company Isar Aerospace (IA). When fully constructed, the facility will host several launch pads, with IA gaining exclusive access to the first launch site, which was built to its specifications. It includes a launch pad, payload integration facilities and a mission control centre.
Design World
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Belden Inc., a supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, offers a new way for installers to bring fiber connections closer to users and devices: the FiberExpress (FX) Enterprise Closet X (ECX) Wall-Mount Fiber Enclosure. As common applications call for additional bandwidth, and consumers use more devices that require faster speeds, this extension of the… The post New FX ECX Wall-Mount Fiber Enclosures bring fiber connections closer to users and devices appeared first o
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Oh, how short-lived was the metaverse hype. Generative AI quickly displaced it with seemingly more staying power. I have made a little use of that technology for research. You really must phrase your questions precisely. There are too many nuances to the meanings of words. However, I have two pieces of news about Microsoft partnering with its Generative AI with industrial software companies.
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?
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
In the world of marketing and sales, where innovation and creativity reign supreme, whiteboard animation videos have emerged as the future’s shining star. They are like water to green plants, a source of life and growth for businesses. The more you explore the potential of whiteboard animation, the more you realize its incredible impact.
The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
As robots can't replicate human intuition and creativity, the future of manufacturing lies in integrating them with connected workers to achieve efficiency and innovation.
Design World
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Emerson has announced the Plantweb Insight Valve Health Application, a powerful software tool that combines Fisher control valve expertise with advanced analytic algorithms. The new app makes it possible for users to visualize an entire connected fleet of valves while prioritizing actions based on the health index of each valve. This helps plant personnel optimize… The post New app optimizes maintenance based on valve condition data, avoiding downtime appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Honeywell Connect 2023, the user conference of Honeywell Connected Enterprise the software business unit of Honeywell, was held in Dallas this year October 10-12. I had been waiting for some documents from Honeywell and got busy. I’ve written several news stories from Honeywell Connect over the past six months. This Strategic Business Unit of Honeywell has been quite busy.
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E&T
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The company formerly known as Twitter has valued its equity at $45 a share in an internal note sent to employees, Fortune has reported. The amount is significantly less than then $54.20 per share Elon Musk paid for it upon his acquisition in 2022. X had previously offered employees stock in March at a $20bn (£16.4bn) valuation. The company’s new value was probably estimated using a 409A valuation, the independent assessment method recommended by the Internal Revenue Service for private firms.
The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Los talleres y los fabricantes deben cambiar por completo la forma en que miden los costos si realmente quieren mejorar la productividad.
Design World
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
EXAIR’s new 1/8 NPT HollowStream liquid atomizing spray nozzle is the latest addition to EXAIR’s line of Liquid Atomizing Nozzles. Providing a hollow cone spray pattern, the HollowStream features a tangential flow design is vaneless, with wide open internal features to resist clogging while producing a uniform distribution in a ring pattern with medium to… The post Exair’s 1/8 NPT HollowStream cone liquid nozzle is latest addition to line appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
OCTOBER 30, 2023
What can you do when you have a product, but its lifecycle appears to be nearing saturation? Turn to services. That’s what all the big boys are doing. So also is Ocean Data Systems. Known for Dream Report, the company is launching Dream Report Professional Services. New Dream Report services include: • Project development • Technical audits and review of existing projects • Technical consulting and applying best practices • Development of custom reporting objects and custom communication driver
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Plastics Today
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Three medical-related parts were singled out for gold as well as the People’s Choice awards in the biennial SPE Thermoforming Division awards program.
E&T
OCTOBER 29, 2023
By having a person step out in front of an autonomous vehicle to see whether the auto braking system will kick in or if the Tesla will hit the person.
Design World
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
AutomationDirect has added Patlite NE series visual and audible-visual signaling beacons to their portfolio of industrial signaling devices. These signaling devices are offered as visual-only beacons or as combination devices with a buzzer or selectable tone alarm (8 different tones) and signal beacon. Mono-color beacons are available in red, yellow, green, blue, or clear models.… The post Patlite NE Series visual and audible-visual signaling beacons from AutomationDirect appeared first on
Gary Mintchell
OCTOBER 30, 2023
AI, at least in the main media, generates as much hype and concern as it does real work. This company is trying to lay out guidelines for the ethical use of AI. Now, if only all business people were ethical… INFORM has announced the launch of its in-depth “Responsible AI Guidelines” to support the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) while advancing the technology.
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