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Manufacturing the Best Products with AI

Automation World

Artificial intelligence does not necessarily replace people, but the better applications enable humans to perform even better. Two key areas for its application are in designing better parts and products and improving manufacturing processes.

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What you need to know about new motor efficiency standards

Design World

The U.S. and EU are implementing new minimum efficiency performance standards (MEPS) for electric motors—here’s the lowdown on the standards and how next-generation motor CAD can power compliance. Brian Casey CEO ECM PCB Stator Technology Global electronics manufacturers face an ever-present challenge. That is, how to make the motors in their electrically powered devices compliant […] The post What you need to know about new motor efficiency standards appeared first on Design World.

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Helping Manufacturers Get Ready For A Low Carbon Future

Manufacturer's Monthly

Ten Victorian manufacturers will be supported to take advantage of new opportunities in the low carbon economy. Minister for Industry and Innovation Ben Carroll today announced recipients of the latest round of the Low Carbon Manufacturing Grants Program, to help manufacturers capitalise on renewable energy opportunities. The grant recipients will share in a total of $412,000 in funding, with manufacturers receiving up to $50,000 of the Business Readiness stream to access business services, a

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Ignition Cloud Edition Now Available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Gary Mintchell

Pay-As-You-Go Solution Provides a Simpler Way to Leverage More Cloud Capabilities Inductive Automation recently moved its flagship Ignition software to the cloud. Now it’s available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace on a pay-as-you-go plan. Ignition Cloud Edition works together with the standard Ignition platform and Ignition Edge, creating a fully integrated and scalable system that connects people, processes, and programs for true digital transformation. “ Ignition Cloud Edition on Azure comb

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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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Virtual Robot Design and Commissioning

Automation World

Schunk and Ready Robotics announce partnership around use of Nvidia’s Omniverse platform to support specification, deployment and re-deployment of automated systems.

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Reinventing heuristics for design and risk management

Design World

By Jeff Morang | Director of Human Factors Engineering • BlackHӓgen Design Incorporating Human Factors Engineering and Usability Engineering (HFE/UE) processes during medical device development greatly increases the chances that devices will be safe and effective for intended users in the intended use environments and meet the expectations and requirements of regulatory authorities.

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AR and VR Potentials Look Exciting

Gary Mintchell

Would you be comfortable wearing a headset that includes a sort-of goggles and speakers for periods of time? They would be a combination of virtual reality where you are immersed in a projected simulation and can be switched to augmented reality where you can see the physical area around you with an overlay of digital information. The Apple Vision Pro unveiled at the June 2023 Worldwide Developer Conference ( reviewed here ) revealed Apple’s solutions to the many engineering and design challenge

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Automation Majors Invest in Robotics

Automation World

Mitsubishi Electric and Rockwell Automation make strategic investments in Clearpath Robotics and Ready Robotics, respectively.

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Problem-solving in space and life

Design World

United States Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut Eileen Collins is the first woman to pilot and command a space shuttle mission. She launched her illustrious career under a glass ceiling, navigating destiny with focus and determination. “I did not know what an engineer was when I was in high school,” said Collins. “Back in… The post Problem-solving in space and life appeared first on Design World.

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Ship begins laying 440km cable to link world’s largest offshore wind farm to UK energy grid

E&T

The 1.4GW Sofia offshore wind farm is being built by energy firm RWE and, once complete, will be one of the world’s largest single offshore wind farms. Expected to be operational in 2026, Sofia forms part of the Dogger Bank wind farm project that will boast a combined energy output of 4.8GW. The Leonardo da Vinci vessel, built by Prysmian, is laying the first sections of high-voltage direct current export cables, which will be used to transport green electricity from the wind farm back to the UK

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

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PP, engineering resin prices slip

Plastics News

North American polypropylene resin prices ticked down in August, following a slight decline in the price of polymer-grade propylene. Engineering resin buyers have also seen slightly lower prices in recent months.

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Festo’s Focus on Reducing Automation Complexity

Automation World

Updates to Festo’s I/O and servo drives center on streamlining network IP addressing, providing multi-protocol support and easing device configuration and equipment commissioning.

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E-Learning for Industry 4.0: Preparing the Workforce for Advanced Manufacturing Automation

Robotics Automation News

In the wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, the manufacturing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation.

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Airbus, easyJet, Rolls-Royce partner to promote hydrogen-powered flying

E&T

The HIA alliance aims to position Britain at the forefront of hydrogen-powered aviation, it said. Members include easyJet, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Ørsted, GKN Aerospace and Bristol Airport. The goal of the partnership is to ensure that the UK puts in place the infrastructure, policy, regulatory and safety frameworks needed to be ready for when the first hydrogen-powered aircraft takes to the skies.

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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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Draft UN treaty has 'absence of options,' plastics industry says

Plastics News

The United Nations released the first draft of the global plastics treaty, setting up "intense" negotiations at the next formal round of talks in November.

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How PoE Injectors Enable Industrial Plug-and-Play

Automation World

Power over Ethernet LAN switches have accelerated the rapid transition to Ethernet-based industrial control systems. But what do you do when your existing Ethernet switch is not PoE-enabled but the device you want to add to the network is?

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Crypto trading is ever-changing

Robotics Automation News

Finding the perfect automated crypto trading platform is a game-changer for traders, often with the assistance of platforms like oiltraderai.com. Automated trading has become so popular due to its capability to execute trades faster and better than humans. Let’s explore what sets the best automated crypto trading platforms apart.

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3D Systems Partners with Clarkson College to Establish 3D Printing Center of Excellence

Plastics Today

The partnership enables Clarkson College to manufacture FDA-cleared, 3D-printed, patient-specific devices onsite and make them accessible to healthcare facilities across the region.

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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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Smart home devices could be harvesting excessive person data, report finds

E&T

The ICO has announced a crackdown on connected devices and is working on developing new rules and action to be taken against manufacturers who fail in their data security obligations. The news follows the publication of a Which? report that analysed the data collection practices of popular home device brands. The report concluded that almost all connected devices sold in the UK required data surplus to the devices’ performance.

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Emerson Connects Toyota’s Hydrogen Plant

Automation World

To avoid complexity, Emerson created a process orchestration layer to connect power meters, an electrolyzer, fuel cell, hydrogen refueler, solar and battery inverter system, and instrumentation.

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ABB’s makes collaborative robots capable of heavier payloads, longer reach

Robotics Automation News

ABB has launched two new variants of its GoFa collaborative robot. The GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 open new possibilities for companies to leverage cobot automation for enhanced efficiency.

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Berry may sell health, hygiene business that generated $3B in 2022 sales

Plastics News

The plastics processor, one of the largest in the world, is not sure whether it wants to keep the Health, Hygiene and Specialties division, a business that brought in 22 percent of Berry's sales in 2022.

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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!

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VIDEO: CAD/CAM with the Moldmaker in Mind

Mold Making Technology

Moldmaking is important to Cimatron because it is the number-one focus of the team and its integrated CAD/CAM system. And it is celebrating 40 years! The company says its CAD/CAM was created with the moldmaker in mind. Here, Ralph Picklo, Director of Sales for Cimatron at CAMBRIO , shares what it means when CAD/CAM is created with the mold builder in mind compared to other CAD/CAM users.

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How Process Sensors Provide More Intelligence

Automation World

Manufacturers put process sensors to work for proactive maintenance and inventory monitoring applications.

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ABI launches new delta robot equipped with direct drives

Robotics Automation News

Dutch company ABI has launched the newest innovation in its series of ABIFlexx delta robots: the ABIFlexx equipped with direct drives. The company says this new version is “extremely fast, very accurate, quiet and maintenance free”, adding that these characteristics make the ABlflexx direct drive robot “the ideal solution” for many different applications.

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Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Hilux pick-up truck to be manufactured in the UK

E&T

The Japanese carmaker unveiled a prototype vehicle at its Burnaston car plant in Derby, where it has been developed in a joint project with consortium partners, supported by taxpayer funding. The vehicle’s new powertrain uses core elements from the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric saloon, which has been produced in limited quantities commercially over the last decade.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

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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Does Microwaving Plastics Make Microplastics? Maybe Not

Plastics Today

New research claims to show that microwaving plastic containers releases billions of microplastic and nano-plastic particles. But how do we know they are, in fact, plastic particles?

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What reviewing scholarships taught me about future manufacturing professionals

The Fabricator

The WELDER editor Rafael Guerrero shares his experience reviewing Nuts, BoltsandThingamajigs (NBT) scholarship applications and what the process says about future manufacturing professionals.

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Benefits of All-Season Tires: Are They Really Valuable?

Robotics Automation News

Do the benefits of all-season tires make them more trustworthy? They may be used in any condition instead of a specialized one. Figure them out now! Introduction After choosing your car, you may suddenly realize that the tire can be the next step.

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What is Continuous Production? A Simple Guide

MRPEasy

Continuous production has been a buzzword in the manufacturing sector for years. In this simple guide, we unpack its meaning, weigh its pros and cons, and explore whether it’s a viable option for small and medium enterprises. What is continuous production? Continuous production is a manufacturing process designed to produce finished goods in a continuous […] The post What is Continuous Production?

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

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.