21st Century Tech

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Please welcome Dijam Panigrahi to 21st Century Tech Blog. Dijam is the Co-founder and COO of GridRaster Inc. , a provider of cloud-based augmented reality, virtual reality and 3D artificial intelligence platforms. In his first contribution to the blog site, he writes about the change that 5G is bringing to manufacturing. The appearance of 5G beginning in 2019 has meant for cellphone users, faster responses and downloads whether doing a search or viewing a movie or video.

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Design World

DECEMBER 26, 2023

By Mark Jones Many readers of Design World will likely recall gifts of Lego, and maybe some of them will be giving Lego (curiously, a word that is both singular and plural) this season. Lego bricks, as we know them today, came on the market in 1958. Other shapes have been added. Electronic controls have… The post Technical Thinking: The long road to Lego sustainability appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Employee time tracking is the process of recording and monitoring the hours worked by employees. It provides employers with an accurate account of the time spent by employees on work-related activities.

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Chris Hohmann

DECEMBER 25, 2023

If you are curious or interested in critical and logical thinking, you may like this episode based on a Current Reality Tree, (CRT) that I’ve found on the Internet, and I assume it was built quick and dirty, leaving room to improve it.

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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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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Average annual growth of 14.5% will boost market value to more than $800 million by 2032, according to market watcher Fact.MR.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Whether manufacturing can become more precise than it is today depends primarily on advancements in other fields. While some manufacturing is accurate on the nanoscale, other types aren’t. Materials The main limitation of manufacturing accuracy is material constraints.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 29, 2023

December 2003. We had the first few issues of Automation World published after a hectic startup period. I had been researching this new thing called blogging. During a couple of weeks of downtime around the holidays, I acted on the research. Dave Winer developed one of the earliest blogging tools. I went to Radio Userland and constructed a simple blogging website—Gary’s Radio Weblog.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Fourier Intelligence has been manufacturing exoskeletons and rehabilitation devices since 2017. The Singapore-based company launched its first generation of humanoid robots this year, designated the GR-1. The humanoid platform includes 40 degrees of freedom distributed throughout its body, which measures 1.65 m (5 ft., 5 in.) in height and weighs 55 kg (121.2 lb.).

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Control.com

DECEMBER 27, 2023

We depend on circuit breakers all the time, even when you have a day off or work from home. These overcurrent protection devices keep machines running safely, reducing the risk of fires and arcing.

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Design World

DECEMBER 26, 2023

JCB recently announced that it will build a new factory in North America, creating 1,500 new jobs over the next five years. The British company is a global manufacturer of construction equipment and also builds machinery for the agricultural and waste-handling industries. JCB said this new facility will manufacture machines mostly for North American customers.… The post Reshoring manufacturing — and the Texas-Mexico connection appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 28, 2023

I have an interesting startup designed to promote talented people and mentor them. “Traditional innovation ecosystems have often been limited by a lack of diversity, resulting in homogeneous ideas and solutions, as well as unexpected bias. In today’s globalized world, innovation thrives on diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.” Parallax Futures is a non-profit fellowship program based in California that aims to infuse the world with Conceptual Technologists to see

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2023

This image was created using Microsoft Bing Image Creator. It’s time to reflect upon the trends from the past 12 months while looking ahead at what 2024 has in store for the world of robotics. 2023 was an exciting year for innovation. The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including generative AI, captured global attention and dominated headlines.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Hybrid manufacturing combines additive manufacturing (AM) to deposit a preform, metrology to determine the geometry of the printed preform and CNC machining to obtain the final part geometry, surface finish and tolerances. Hybrid manufacturing process planning can include seven key steps: Digital part design Path planning for the AM process Metal deposition using AM to produce the preform Measuring the preform to determine its geometry and identify its coordinate system using available (for exam

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Design World

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Akribis Systems is pleased to introduce its MSP-A Series magnetic springs. This spring family is an attractive choice for industrial z-axis direct drive module applications that call for a high-speed means of gravity compensation, self-locking capabilities to prevent unwanted component movement during power-off states, or constant force within a specific travel range.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Venture capital money continues to be available for some manufacturing software—especially when it relates to data management and analysis. Braincube has raised €83 million of growth equity investment. The investment was led by Scottish Equity Partners (‘SEP’). Braincube’s Industrial Internet of Things (‘IIoT’) platform helps manufacturers increase their profits using data insights to improve quality, productivity, and sustainability in their factories.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2023

2023 has been full of exciting innovations within the robotics industry. We’ve seen the rise of new technologies, and robotics developers have pushed the boundaries of what robots can do. At the same time, there has been a dip in robotics funding across the board, and some sectors have struggled to gain public trust. As 2023 comes to an end, let’s look back at some of the biggest trends in the robotics industry this year.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

In recent years, the world of podcasting has experienced a surge in captivating audiences globally with its engaging content and immersive audio experience. As podcasting continues to gain momentum, it becomes increasingly important for content creators to invest in quality broadcasting equipment.

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Plastics Today

DECEMBER 27, 2023

A healthier, low-glycemic formula candy bar wrapped in a mono-material polypropylene film that adheres to “Designed for Recycling” guidelines is healthier for the environment.

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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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Control.com

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Researchers at Fraunhofer have developed a 3D-printed material inspired by the adhesive properties of mussels. The new material is designed to provide better adherence between medical implants and human bone.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 27, 2023

A number of robotics companies shut down in 2023. This image was created with Microsoft’s Bing AI Image Creator. This is never a fun recap to write. We don’t want to see startups shut down, but inevitably, many do. The last couple of years have been especially difficult, but perhaps some lessons can be learned from those that didn’t survive.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Hyundai and Motional – a specialist developer of autonomous vehicle technology – have opened the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) and announce that Hyundai and Motional’s jointly developed all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxi will be manufactured at HMGICS.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The UKCA quality standard is imposing unwelcome costs, from chemicals to construction materials When the government announced this year it would indefinitely delay plans to force UK companies to adopt a new post-Brexit quality mark, the UKCA, Simon Blackham, of the insulation maker Recticel, was delighted. “Yes! An outbreak of common sense,” he recalls thinking.

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Control.com

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Rockwell Automation’s latest CCW software enhancements, in combination with Micro800 PLC updates, gives engineers a more streamlined experience for standalone machines.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2023

LimX Dynamics Inc. yesterday showed off the latest abilities of its CL-1 humanoid robot in a new video. In the video, CL-1 completed tasks such as climbing stairs and walking down slopes. The robot can also move indoors and outdoors. The Shenzhen, China-based company said in a blog post that CL-1 was able to do these tasks because it “closed the loop” between real-time perception, gait planning, locomotion control, and hardware and data streams.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

ABB Robotics has extended the scope of its free Wizard Easy Programming software to include its six-axis industrial robots powered by an OmniCore controller in addition to its collaborative robots.

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Metrology

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Metrology News articles shaping the future of manufacturing metrology The post 2023 Manufacturing Metrology Year in Review appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Control.com

DECEMBER 28, 2023

It’s important to consider your PLC tag naming convention when using different styles. Learn when and why you might even use more than one, depending on the circumstances and scope of your project.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2023

One of Pipedream’s delivery robots travels through its underground tunnel to deliver goods. | Source: Pipedream Pipedream Labs Inc., which has developed underground logistics networks, has partnered with Curiosity Lab to launch a below-ground delivery system in Peachtree Corners, Ga. The companies said it could provide fast and cost-effective autonomous deliveries, giving consumers additional convenience.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Effective communication within an organization is vital whether it operates in the public sector. In government organizations, this becomes more crucial as it ensures that employees have access to information, promotes transparency and collaboration, and aids leaders in making well-informed decisions.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Photo Credit: Mahr Inc. Digital comparators are one of those devices whose full potential is rarely appreciated by their owners. Digital comparators are often used simply as replacements for dial indicators or old Mikrokators where a higher degree of resolution is required. This ignores numerous opportunities to make gaging more efficient and productive.

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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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