How to entice Gen Z into manufacturing managerial roles
The Fabricator
JANUARY 7, 2024
Two experts share what manufacturing employers can do to entice Gen Z into considering managerial positions without having to forego what's important to them.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 7, 2024
Two experts share what manufacturing employers can do to entice Gen Z into considering managerial positions without having to forego what's important to them.
Plastics Today
JANUARY 8, 2024
The most efficient manufacturing technologies ever imagined are at our fingertips. So, what can we learn from the past that got us here?
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Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JANUARY 10, 2024
Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more?
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 10, 2024
This may sound surprising (although it shouldn’t). General media promotes a lot of hype and dire warnings and smoke-and-mirrors about large language models (LLM)—the latest type of augmented (artificial) intelligence. Do you think that if you could even get a peek into the math and technology that you could at least have a better grip on risk and reward?
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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).
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 11, 2024
Queensland manufacturers are set to recover, recycle and reprocess more sustainable products with help from the Miles Government’s $10 million ReMade in Queensland program. The grant round is an initiative of the $1.1 billion Recycling and Jobs Fund. This new round will be called ‘ReMiQ’ as a targeted round of the existing and very successful Made in Queensland (MiQ) program.
Design World
JANUARY 11, 2024
By Roopinder Tara Airport runway crashes are increasingly common. Automated systems could address the problem. The January 2, 2024 incident at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport involved a Japanese Airlines’ A350 landing and ramming a fuel-laden Japanese Coast Guard plane on the runway ended with all 379 people aboard the A350 safely disembarking. It’s a miracle that… The post Technology could have prevented the Tokyo airport accident appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 12, 2024
You may look at the headline and wonder “Industry 4.0 Club?” I received an email from that organization with an invitation to talk with CEO Mike Ungar. Of course I had to satisfy my curiosity. Ungar was an engineer at Michelin who joined as Chairman and just swapped roles with Mike Yost. The Industry 4.0 Club is building a community to give encouragement and ideas to small-to-medium sized manufacturers who need/want to adopt modern Industry 4.0 practices.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 10, 2024
The world set a record with 3.9 million operational robots in 2022, according to the new World Robotics report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The report also included information about robot density worldwide. Robot density measures the number of operational industrial robots per 10,000 employees in a country. “Robot density data reveal the state of automation worldwide and allow us to compare regions and countries,” Marina Bill, President of the IFR, said.
Design World
JANUARY 12, 2024
EXAIR’s Varistat Benchtop Ionizer is the latest solution for neutralizing static on charged surfaces in industrial settings. Using ionizing technology, the Varistat provides a hands-free solution that requires no compressed air and provides a constant stream of particulate-free and static-eliminating air. Easily mounted on benchtops or machines, this static eliminator is manually adjustable and perfect… The post New Varistat Benchtop Ionizer for hands-free static elimination appeared first
Automation World
JANUARY 8, 2024
To navigate Interroll’s multi-level production facility in Switzerland, the company developed a light conveyor platform for MiR’s mobile robots.
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?
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 9, 2024
CES rolled into Las Vegas this week. Many companies with technologies relevant to the area I cover have significant news. Lately there has been a lot of activity in vision generally. LiDAR has many industrial applications. SiLC Technologies has launched its Eyeonic Vision System Mini (Eyeonic Mini), a “groundbreaking” advancement in LiDAR technology.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 12, 2024
LAS VEGAS — CES 2024 featured a wide range of emerging technologies, from fitness devices and videogames to autonomous vehicles. But robots always have a significant presence in the sprawling exhibit halls. The Robot Report visited numerous booths in the Eureka Park section of CES, as well as in the other focused sections of the event. Here are some highlights from this week’s event: Mobinn climbs stairway toward success Mobinn is a Korean startup focused on last-mile autonomous deli
Design World
JANUARY 9, 2024
Motion Industries, a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, named Chris Cleland to Senior Vice President of Strategy & Markets, effective immediately. Mr. Cleland’s career spans over 25 years in consulting, strategy, marketing, branding, e-commerce, business development, and transformation.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 11, 2024
WOBURN — Kaspersky has released a new survey report showing that 72 percent of drivers are uncomfortable with the idea of automakers sharing their data with third parties. The report, “ Is my car spying on me? ” captures drivers’ thoughts about automakers’ use of personal data gleaned from connected cars. Eighty-seven percent of survey participants said automakers should be required to delete their data upon request, and only 28% said they have some idea what kind of data
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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?
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 8, 2024
WePower introduced itself to me (and the world) at CES 2023. Way back when process instrumentation companies were developing wireless sensors (remember the “wireless wars”?) the big question was battery life. I was just searching for the first energy harvesting company I interviewed. I guess it was published at Automation World rather than my blog. Technology progresses.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 8, 2024
The Open Source Robotics Foundation (OSRF) has released a new version of Open-RMF that is available on Iron Irwini, the ninth release of ROS 2, and ROS 2 Rolling Ridley. The Open Robotics Middleware Framework (Open-RMF) is a free, open-source, modular software system that enables interoperability between multiple fleets of robots and physical infrastructure.
Design World
JANUARY 8, 2024
By Shannon VanDeren, AMUG President, and Ed Graham, AMUG Director, Education and Conference The 2024 AMUG Conference is rapidly approaching. The five-day event opens on March 10, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois, to host additive manufacturing (AM) users in ways that advance their skills, broaden their horizons and ignite new collaborations. On the surface, the AMUG… The post AMUG Conference: AM Users Sharing Experiences and Initiating Collaborations appeared first on Design World.
Cisco Industrial Automation
JANUARY 11, 2024
Cisco is recognized for its unified industrial security and networking architecture that not only helps avoid extra costs and complexity, but also offers better protection.
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 8, 2024
I’m catching up on December press releases. Many go a little afield of my normal topics, but with the changing market I tend to go where tech trends take me. This relates to a deeper use of data and data analysis for materials development. MaterialsZone and Kafrit Group, a global masterbatches and compounds producer, announced their long-term commercial agreement enabling Kafrit Group to better utilize their data to develop improved products and provide an unparalleled customer experience to its
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 11, 2024
A new design ensures high contact reliability with lower insertion force Connectivity is an intrinsic part of today’s industrial automation and robotic applications. An ever-increasing number of devices and peripherals depend on stable connections to transmit power and signals to the printed circuit board (PCB). Managing these connections is labor-intensive, leading many OEMs away from traditional screw terminals.
Design World
JANUARY 12, 2024
HMS Networks has launched the Raspberry Pi adapter board, providing industrial device manufacturers with a simplified method to test and evaluate the Anybus CompactCom, a ready-made communication interface that connects devices to any industrial network. While previous adapter boards were designed for testing Anybus CompactCom modules with STM32 or NXP (formerly Freescale) microcontroller platforms, this… The post Raspberry Pi adapter board simplifys the integration of the Anybus CompactCo
Automation World
JANUARY 11, 2024
The growing importance of energy storage solutions in the context of alternative energy sources like solar and wind.
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The Fabricator
JANUARY 12, 2024
Implementing smart manufacturing is a slow process that can create confusion and distrust among employees. Here’s how to encourage acceptance among staff.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 12, 2024
Modern robotics has come a long way since the 1960s. We’ve created robots accurate enough to work on a production line and safe enough to maneuver around a facility floor. The next frontier for them extends beyond factories and warehouses into rugged environments, especially in remote outdoor areas. In these locations, the robotics charging challenges become more pronounced.
Design World
JANUARY 11, 2024
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is once again attending the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) to showcase its solutions for the poultry and meat processing industry. NORD’s modular product system includes compact gear units, high-efficiency electric motors, and precise, intelligent electronic controls with various surface protection options. This year’s expo is taking place January 30 – February… The post NORD showcases its versatile, reliable poultry processing and packaging solutions
Automation World
JANUARY 9, 2024
The growing importance of energy storage solutions in the context of alternative energy sources like solar and wind.
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.
Plastics Today
JANUARY 11, 2024
The company replaced a processing aid containing the “forever chemicals” in its artificial grass.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 11, 2024
Dextrous Robotics, a Memphis-based startup that developed a chopstick-like robot to unload boxes from trailers, has shut down. Evan Drumwright and Sam Zapolsky founded Dextrous in 2019, and the company dissolved in late December 2023. Dextrous had raised about $8 million in funding since its inception. However, the company was unable to close another round of funding to start production on the commercial version of its DX-1 robot. “There are so many things that have to go right for a start
Design World
JANUARY 12, 2024
Like Clippard’s NIV and PIV lines of isolation valves, the AIV series features Clippard’s unique multi-functional valve stem design for longer life and minimal dead volume. The difference with the AIV series is that is that it also provides the added benefit of air operation, which is — by definition — intrinsically-safe. No solenoid means… The post AIV series air-piloted media isolation valves from Clippard appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
JANUARY 9, 2024
With system integrator and technology supplier insights, we take a look at the rise of industrial data ops—how it differs from historical data storage and trending activities and how it can be used to predict future trends to optimize supply chains and derive strategic business insights.
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