Design World

MARCH 13, 2024

ABB today opened its refitted U.S. robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the U.S. and the Americas. The expanded facility reflects ABB’s commitment to long-term growth in the U.S. market, which is predicted to… The post ABB opens refitted state-of-the-art U.S. robotics facility appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 14, 2024

Are you the type of person who is known for getting things done? Is yours the first name that comes to mind when someone in the organization needs a report written or a light bulb replaced? Is “no” a seldom used part of your vocabulary? In other words, do you always feel busy yet not accomplishing the work that would most boost your career or inner peace?

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Control.com

MARCH 12, 2024

Installing sensors into a manufacturing process is intended to collect data, useful in making logical true/false decisions. But what settings must be adjusted when you install these sensors?

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 15, 2024

Apollo moving a tote at the Mercedes factory. | Credit: Apptronik Apptronik today announced that leading automotive brand Mercedes-Benz is testing its Apollo humanoid robot. As part of the agreement, Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz will collaborate on identifying applications for Apollo in automotive settings. Mercedes-Benz is exploring how well Apollo can bring parts to the production line for workers to assemble, while simultaneously inspecting the components.

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Design World

MARCH 12, 2024

Delta, a provider of power management and IoT-based smart green solutions, is showcasing high-efficiency wireless charging systems and smart industrial automation solutions for AGVs, e-forklifts, and conveyors to foster autonomous logistics operations. Key features include a 30 kW Wireless Charging System, which offers up to 95% efficiency for a broad range of industrial logistics vehicles,… The post Delta showcases wireless charging solutions and machine vision solutions for Smart Logisti

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 13, 2024

Targeted at Open, Modular Process Control Systems Modular compute, switch, and I/O architecture enables interoperable standard for industrial PCs, PLCs, and distributed control systems. Supports IEC 61499 and IEC 61131 for compatibility with a wide range of automation systems. Hot-swappable modules can be replaced or upgraded while the system is running, minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 13, 2024

LG Electronics is making a strategic investment move to expedite the advancement of Bear Robotics capabilities in service robotics, a key new business area of the company. | Credit: Bear Robotics LG Electronics (LG) is strategically investing to accelerate the development of its capabilities in service robotics, a crucial new business segment for the company.

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Design World

MARCH 14, 2024

Emerson announces the new PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC), a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a wide range of machine and discrete part manufacturing automation applications. The new solution is designed to serve manufacturing sites and OEM machine builders who need a ruggedized, compact, durable IPC to cost-effectively support their Industrial Internet… The post Emerson’s new compact, rugged PC built to connect industrial floor to cloud appeared first on Desig

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 11, 2024

I first wrote about DeepHow almost a year ago. DeepHow is an AI solution for skilled trades know-how capturing and training. The video platform and capture app empowers organizations to capture their processes on a smart device, upload it into the platform via the cloud, and then leverage AI to segment, transcribe, and translate the video into steps and relevant languages for their multilingual workforce.

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E&T

MARCH 12, 2024

The United Steelworkers union (USW) will ask US President Joe Biden to open a trade investigation into alleged Chinese unfair economic practices in the shipbuilding and maritime logistics sectors.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 11, 2024

Schneider Electric Lexium Cobot product line (L to R): RL3, RL5, RL7, RL12. (not to scale) | Credit: Schneider Electric Schneider Electric announced the release of two new Lexium cobots (collaborative robots) at MODEX 2024, the Lexium Cobot RL 3 and RL 12, as well as the Lexium RL 18 model coming later this year. From single-axis machines to high-performance multi-axis machines, the comprehensive Lexium line enables high-speed motion and control of up to 130 axes from one processor for precise

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Design World

MARCH 14, 2024

Dorner and Garvey are well-established brands with decades of proven success. But now, they are combining their strengths to write a new chapter together with the recent launch of its AquaGard GT Stainless Steel conveyor. This new line combines the best conveyance expertise of both brands to develop a platform with an attractive price point… The post Dorner and Garvey combine their strengths on new AquaGard GT Stainless Steel conveyor appeared first on Design World.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 12, 2024

Desirée Guzmán has come a long way since she left her cubicle job. Making handmade jewelry, learning how to weld, and welding in job shops have all led to her current gig—welding instructor at Chicago Women in Trades.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 11, 2024

RoboDK, a pioneer in the world of robotics simulation and offline programming, has formed a strategic partnership with Comau, a global provider of advanced automation solutions and robot manufacturer. The latest version of Comau Roboshop Next Gen software seamlessly integrates with RoboDK, making simulation “more advanced”.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 14, 2024

Waymo now deploys fully driverless robotaxis in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. | Source: Waymo Less than two weeks after receiving approval to expand to Los Angeles, Waymo today opened its driverless robotaxi service to select members of the public in LA. Waymo also said it will roll out a fully driverless robotaxi service in Austin, Texas later in 2024.

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Design World

MARCH 15, 2024

Improvements in additive manufacturing materials and processes make creating production-grade, functional wear parts possible while unlocking greater design flexibility. By Preston Souza, Product Manager, igus Inc. Historically, the choice between injection molding and additive manufacturing has been clearcut when it comes to producing functional plastic parts.

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MRPEasy

MARCH 12, 2024

Inventory is any finite asset that a company uses for producing and selling its goods. In this article, we zoom in on the four basic types of inventory and how to manage them. What is inventory? Inventory is any finite asset that a business uses for producing or selling its goods. In most cases, inventory […] The post The 4 Types of Inventory and Tips on Managing Them appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 12, 2024

A new state-of-the-art metal trades, manufacturing and robotics centre has officially opened at the TAFE Queensland Bundamba campus. The new facility, funded through a $100 million ‘Equipping TAFE for our Future’ program, will feature autonomous robotics and support competitive skills in the advanced manufacturing sector, to meet growing workforce demand in the Ipswich region and across the state.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 12, 2024

Foxglove says its updated platform is designed for robotics developers, operators, researchers, and enthusiasts. | Source: Foxglove Foxglove , a developer of robotics tools, has launched an updated version of its platform. The company says Foxglove 2.0 represents a leap forward for developers seeking an end-to-end system for robotics observability. The company says that its base has grown to over 15,000 monthly active users three years after releasing its initial platform.

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Design World

MARCH 15, 2024

Limited space should not mean limited quality. Experience quick and reliable actuation in a more compact package with Southco’s new 56 Mini Lever Actuated Plunger. This solution features the same lever-actuated operation as the full-size version for faster and easier latching and unlatching of electronic components. The 56 Mini Lever Actuated Plunger keeps the convenient… The post New mini lever actuated plunger saves time and space appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

MARCH 15, 2024

The meltdown of the UK’s air traffic control system last August, which impacted over 700,000 passengers, was originally caused by the failure to process flight plan data from just a single flight from Los Angeles to Paris.

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Control.com

MARCH 11, 2024

Siemens announces a new approach to circuit protection that doesn’t use a mechanical disconnection method, instead relying on a more modern digital method to open circuits when a fault occurs.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 13, 2024

ABB has expanded production, staff, and training space in Auburn Hills, Mich. Source: ABB ABB Ltd. today opened its renovated U.S. robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. The company said the site will support ABB Robotics’ development and production of leading systems in and for the Americas. ABB added that it is investing in long-term growth in the U.S. market, which it predicted will experience an 8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).

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Design World

MARCH 13, 2024

With special emphasis on clean energy and industry 4.0, a selection of companies will demonstrate Norway’s ambitions for a low carbon society and its key role in developing solutions necessary to transform the industry and reach net-zero. Norway is honored to be Partner Country at Hannover Messe. Norway’s highly skilled work force, advanced industry and… The post Norway is Hannover Messe’s partner country for 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 10, 2024

James Marzilli started his shop in 2011 on a dare from his wife Lee Anne Marzilli. In the years since, they have built the shop into a component and prototype manufacturer for high-end clients in the aerospace, medical and defense industries. All images courtesy of Lynn Gorman Communications. “You don’t know how much waste you have until you address it,” says James Marzilli, founder and president of Marzilli Machine, a high-end component manufacturer located in Fall River, Mass

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Control.com

MARCH 11, 2024

Balluff has released a brand-new fast, accurate positioning system, dubbed the Balluff Inductive Rapid (BIR) Positioning System, with IO-Link, analog, and SSI communication options.

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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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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 11, 2024

Slamcore Aware is designed to be simple and quick to commission. Source: Slamcore Just as advanced driver-assist systems, or ADAS, mark progress toward autonomous vehicles, so too can spatial intelligence assist manually driven vehicles in factories and warehouses. At MODEX today, Slamcore Ltd. launched Slamcore Aware, which it said can improve the accuracy, robustness, and scalability of 3D localization data for tracking intralogistics vehicles.

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Design World

MARCH 12, 2024

At last year’s Hannover Messe, igus CEO Frank Blasé showed off the company’s brand-new igusGO app, a brilliant use of AI to help customers identify where igus products could be implemented on a particular machine. He demonstrated taking a photo of a nearby bicycle, which the app correctly identified, and then showed the various bearing… The post Hannover Messe: igus ramps up its AI app appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 13, 2024

Frond Space Systems, a New Zealand-based company specialising in deployable space technology and Gilmour Space Technologies, an Australian launch service and satellite provider, have signed a contract to supply a dragsail system for Gilmour Space’s MMS-1 satellite mission. The MICRO dragsail system, developed by Frond, is a lightweight and compact device that can be deployed at the end of a spacecraft’s life to increase its drag and accelerate its deorbiting.

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Drives & Controls

MARCH 15, 2024

NSK is developing a "world-first" technique for diagnosing the remaining life of lubricant grease rapidly and accurately by monitoring changes in colour as it ages. It will offer the capability as a mobile app, allowing users to perform on-site analysis of the condition of the lubricants in their bearings and linear motion systems, thus reducing the need for grease inspections and cutting replenishment costs, and helping them to implement condition-based maintenance strategies.

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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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