Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 16, 2024

RoboBusiness, produced by The Robot Report , kicks off today at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The two-day event will bring together more than 60 speakers , over 100 exhibitors and demos on the expo floor , 10+ hours of dedicated networking time, the Pitchfire Robotics Startup Competition , a Women in Robotics Luncheon, and more. The show will focus on the technical challenges of building commercial robots and the business challenges of running a robotics company.

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Control.com

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Phoenix Contact has released some new products to its portfolio that can offer substantial benefits to integrators: the PT2,5-4L terminal blocks, a few IO-Link I/O boxes, and the new NearFi couplers.

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Design World

OCTOBER 16, 2024

AI will revolutionize industrial processes. Most companies agree on this, yet a large number are still reluctant to actually adopt AI technologies. This is where the AI conference presented by Hannover Messe on January 22nd in Frankfurt comes in. The event shows how companies can put AI technologies successfully to use and significantly boost their… The post Hannover Messe presenting AI conference appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Image: wacomka/stock.adobe.com A study led by researchers from RMIT University and the Doherty Institute has provided the first detailed analysis of how mRNA vaccines circulate and break down in the human bloodstream. The research aimed to help improve the safety and effectiveness of these vaccines, including reducing the side effects that people commonly experience such as headaches, fever and fatigue.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Generative AI applications are driving the demand for high-performance networking with AI/ML clusters in cloud provider environments. Cisco is introducing new 800G innovations to address these demands and improve outcomes.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Gain expert insights on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and learn how to access it with Cisco Services as Code. Check out this co-authored blog to learn more.

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MRPEasy

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Do you need your products ready as soon as possible or just in time for the promised delivery date? Forward and backward scheduling are key concepts in production planning that allow production to be set up according to this fundamental question. Forward vs. backward scheduling explained Forward and backward scheduling are production planning methods that […] The post Forward Scheduling vs Backward Scheduling in Production Planning appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the logistics industry, enabling companies to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. With the integration of AI technologies, logistics companies are finding innovative ways to manage complex supply chain challenges and adapt to changing market demands. Companies like Truxx.

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Design World

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Fastener Training Institute (FTI) will host its final Fastener Training Week of 2024 in Cleveland, OH, November 18-22. This five-day advanced fastener training program will be held at Industrial Fasteners Institute and is presented by Birmingham Fastener. FTI offers three Fastener Training Weeks each year. Graduates are eligible for Certified Fastener Specialist™ (CFS) designation upon… The post Cleveland is calling: Fastener Training Week is November 18-22 appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In this episode we’ll be looking at a recent report from A3 that indicates a significant drop in robot orders in the first half of 2024 and what that may mean for manufacturers considering near-term robot purchases and implementations.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Seth Godin writes, Don’t Buy Cheap Chocolate. We are all in the business of making manufacturing and production processes run more smoothly, efficiently, effectively, safely. Our decisions determine these outcomes. Sometimes we do not think beyond these systems. Perhaps our products are not healthy for our customers. Perhaps beyond that, the feedstocks and raw materials may not be sustainable or may cause harm to the providers.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2024

From left to right: Jennifer Apicella, executive director of the PRN; Gayle Manchin, federal co-chair of ARC; and Rich Fitzgerald, executive director of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission. Source: Pittsburgh Robotics Network Many workers in southwestern Pennsylvania were left with few career prospects when economic and environmental concerns shifted coal mining to other regions.

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Design World

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Traco Power released its new TXO 300 series of compact ac/dc power supplies. This is the 300-W power level of the TXO family (including 45, 60, and 120-W power supplies) that will eventually go to 500 W and be the most cost-efficient open-frame ac/dc product Traco Power offers. The TXO line specifically focuses on providing… The post Traco releases new compact, cost-effective TXO 300 power supply appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Speedy product changeover is crucial for multi-product manufacturing facilities to rapidly turn around equipment for the next product cycle. Here’s how to address rapid changeover challenges with recipe management.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, TX. – October 18, 2024 – Frost & Sullivan assessed the women’s health digital therapeutics industry, and based on its analysis results, recognizes Curio Digital Therapeutics with the 2024 Global New Product Innovation Award. The company is a leading developer of innovative digital health solutions focused on women’s mental health. It utilizes a predictive algorithm for early identification and triage of common mental health disorders affecting women, turning data into actionable

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2024

RoboBusiness, produced by The Robot Report , wraps up today at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The two-day event will bring together more than 60 speakers , over 100 exhibitors and demos on the expo floor , 10+ hours of dedicated networking time, the Pitchfire Robotics Startup Competition , a Women in Robotics Luncheon, and more. The show will focus on investment and business topics related to running a robotics company.

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Design World

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Afag’s feeding and handling solutions are now part of Emerson’s Aventic’s automation portfolio. Starting October 15, 2024, all content on Afag.com, including product documentation, data, and certificates, will be migrated to Emerson.com under the Aventics brand. The Aventics brand is globally recognized for its innovation and proven performance.

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Automation World

OCTOBER 18, 2024

From what’s hot to what’s not, a panel of system integrators at Inductive Automation’s Ignition Community Conference share their insights on key manufacturing technologies.

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Control.com

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Even though electrical safety practices have existed for over a century, arc flash safety has only gained traction in recent decades. This article discusses the danger and prevention of arc flash injury.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Organization: igus Country: Germany Website: [link] Year Founded: 1964 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services For all of the strides made in humanoid locomotion over the past year or so, there are still numerous applications for robotic manipulation to address. igus GmbH offers a finger gripper for its ReBeL collaborative robot arm to help developers.

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Design World

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and possible rainfall (or snowfall) in specific areas are common indicators of current and future weather conditions. However, to identify and react to extreme weather conditions, other sensor inputs, such as the pressure drop, air quality, particulate matter (including dust), and more (storm surge), are frequently required. […] The post What sensors indicate the weather: part 1 appeared first on Design World.

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed an agreement with Presight, the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI), to develop an asset management tool for its renewable energy projects around the globe. Masdar’s renewable projects generate billions of data points every day from the equipment they use, such as solar panels, inverters and wind turbines.

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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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Control.com

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Conveyor systems come in all shapes and sizes, with factors like the drive motor and conveyor style influencing the control method. Join us as we dive into the world of automated conveyance.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 13, 2024

From left to right: Joyce Sidopoulos, co-founder at MassRobotics, Cynthia Breazeal, a professor of media arts and sciences at MIT, and Ingmar Posner, a professor of engineering science at Oxford. | Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics, a robotics innovation organization, recently announced Dr. Cynthia Breazeal as the 2024 recipient of its Robotics Medal.

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Design World

OCTOBER 16, 2024

To empower the world’s leading digital manufacturing companies with breakthrough automation technologies, Beckhoff is adding two powerful functions and two technology packages to TwinCAT 3 CNC (TF5200) software. For demanding electrical discharge machining (EDM) and additive manufacturing applications, these latest features include online adaptation and extended interpolation, plus a technology package for additive processes and… The post New TwinCAT 3 CNC features enhance EDM, additive ma

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Mold Technologies Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers invites you to participate in recognizing excellence in the moldmaking industry with its 2025 International Awards, which are now open for nominations. These awards offer a unique opportunity to highlight the individuals who are redefining the boundaries of precision and innovation in moldmaking.

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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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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Discover how Cisco Secure Firewall 7.4, now on the DoDIN Approved Products List, enhances network security with advanced threat detection, improved performance, and streamlined management.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Organization: Kodama Systems Country: U.S. Website: [link] Year Founded: 2021 Number of Employees: 1-10 Innovation Class: Application & Market In 2022, wildfires burned over 7.5 million acres of land in the U.S., according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. It’s a pressing issue, and it will only get worse as the climate becomes hotter and drier.

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Design World

OCTOBER 16, 2024

DigiKey, a global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products, will demonstrate new products for makers in its Area L Booth 4 at Maker Faire Rome, October 25-27, 2024. DigiKey is also a gold-level sponsor of the event, which brings together makers, innovators, and creatives from around the world to… The post DigiKey brings popular new products to Maker Faire Rome 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Kito EQ electric chain hoist redefines standards, enhancing efficiency, safety, and productivity in manufacturing. Image: Kito Manufacturers’ Monthly delves into how the Kito EQ electric chain hoist redefines manufacturing standards, with its features driving improvements in efficiency, safety, and productivity. In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, reliable, efficient, and safe lifting solutions are essential.

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Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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