Design World

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Koidra, an artificial intelligence of things (AIoT)-enabled industrial automation platform company, will be exhibiting at the PACK EXPO International show, held this year at McCormick Place in Chicago from October 23-26, 2022. The Koidra exhibit (Booth N-5383, North Building) will showcase products forming a comprehensive AIoT digital decision platform to automate the operational management of… The post Koidra to exhibit artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) platform at PACK EXPO in Chi

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Automation World

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Integration of pick-and-place robots, conveyors, autonomous mobile robots, and an open, app-based automation platform to address specific CPG operations are highlighted in Bosch Rexroth’s exhibit at PACK EXPO International 2022.

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SMMT

OCTOBER 26, 2022

UK car production down -6.0% in September with 63,125 vehicles rolling off factory lines. Battery electric vehicle output up 16.6% to 8,856 units, rounding off record first nine months. Electrified models make up record 37.4% of all UK car exports in September at 18,299 units. New analysis reveals EV exports up 110.4% since 2017, with value rising six-fold to £7.9bn.

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Plastics News

OCTOBER 26, 2022

K 2022 was held against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic, the start of a global recession, skyrocketing energy prices and war in Ukraine. Prior to the show, organizers said they did not know how those potential negatives would impact attendance.

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Design World

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Siemens Digital Industries Software today announced the immediate availability of Siemens’ Capital Electra X, a new cloud-native electrical design software as a service (SaaS) offering aimed at individual electrical designers or small teams that require an affordable yet powerful electrical design solution. Part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of software and services, Capital Electra X […].

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Automation World

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The Festo Automation Experience (AX) is an artificial intelligence platform for predictive quality, predictive maintenance, and energy optimization.

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Plastics News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The conduit and pipe maker is installing new equipment and adding jobs in South Carolina at a site it acquired in 2021.

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Design World

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Designed to decrease the apprehension and intimidation some manufacturers might face during their initial foray into robotic automation, the new KUKA Robot Guide makes the process fast and easy to apply the right automation to specific application needs. In three easy steps, users are presented with KUKA robot options based on their industry, application, and… The post New Robot Guide from KUKA streamlines the automation process appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

OCTOBER 24, 2022

As cyber threats continue to evolve and grow, it’s always good to contemplate and re-assess your industrial cybersecurity.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Here are two interesting announcements from Rockwell Automation this month. DataOps and asset management subscription service—both technologies for the future. Edge-To-Cloud. IT companies have been touting edge-to-cloud architectures for several years. I’ve followed several of those companies until they decided there’s not enough revenue from the industrial market to satisfy them.

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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?

Quantis

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Nowadays, working with dashboards in a digitally networked production means a significant simplification of the presentation and evaluation of data and key figures. Dashboards created with KapiX from Quantis are unbeatable for analyzing data, consumption and conditions in production, as they impress with their clarity of presentation. In addition to the historical representation of the data, it can also be displayed in real time.

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Design World

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Worldwide, robots are being used in an increasing number of industries. Simple, cost-effective automation solutions have become necessary for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) as well as large industrial organizations. And every two years, experts from industry and the trade press, together with igus, honor the most cost-effective, creative, and clever solutions with the ROIBOT… The post Cost-effective labeling robot wins the ROIBOT Award 2022 from igus appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Siemens demonstrates how to use digital twins to simulate five processes in a line: Rinsing, filling, labeling, inspecting, and packaging.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Rockwell Automation Expands Threat Detection Offering through Managed Services. In many ways the tech industry—consumer and industrial including even Apple—is moving from product-centric to finding ways to promote continuing revenue through service offerings. This example comes via Rockwell Automation. Rockwell Automation launched the new Threat Detection Managed Services offering in early 2022 providing customers with application-level, real-time monitoring, and response services to help detect

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Quantis

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Das Arbeiten mit Dashboards in einer vernetzten Produktion bedeutet heutzutage eine wesentliche Vereinfachung der Darstellung und Auswertung von Daten und Kennzahlen. Dashboards, erstellt mit KapiX aus dem Hause Quantis, sind bei der Analyse von Daten, Verbräuchen und Zuständen in der Produktion unschlagbar, da sie durch ihre Klarheit in der Darstellung bestechen.

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Design World

OCTOBER 26, 2022

AutomationDirect has added new quality Seifert products to their existing enclosure thermal management lineup. The SlimLine series of enclosure air conditioners are designed for indoor and outdoor use, operating with an internal closed loop system to protect from dust, oil, and water intrusion. These air conditioners offer up to 4,900 BTU/H, high-performance fans, and are… The post AutomationDirect now offers SEIFERT enclosure thermal management products appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

OCTOBER 26, 2022

At PACK EXPO International, Kawasaki showcased three of its robots designed for packaging and palletizing operations in the consumer packaged goods industries.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A little marketing news plus a note about ABB extending its robotic reach. ABB is the only company with a comprehensive and integrated offering of robots, AMRs and machine automation solutions. ASTI Mobile Robotics’ solutions are now rebranded and integrated into ABB’s portfolio, grouped under the Flexley name. The first models to be released, Flexley Tug and Flexley Mover.

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Manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The manufacturing industry has reacted to the Federal Budget, suggesting the right type of support must be given for the government’s reallocation of funds to bear fruit. Off the back of Scott Morrison’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy, Tuesday night’s budget announced a commitment of $15 billion over seven years from 2023-24 to establish a National Reconstruction Fund (NRF).

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Design World

OCTOBER 26, 2022

EXAIR’s new TurboBlast Safety Air Gun is the latest addition to the EXAIR line of safety air guns. The TurboBlast is capable of producing up to 23 lb of force with a simple press of a button trigger and is a suitable solution for blowoff applications requiring maximum force such as removing stubborn or heavy… The post TurboBlast Safety Air Gun for heavy-duty jobs requiring maximum force appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

OCTOBER 25, 2022

At PACK EXPO International, Rockwell Automation explains the convergence of plant-level and enterprise networks to securely connect people, processes, and technologies in its Connected Enterprise exhibit.

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Plastics News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Knoxville, Tenn.-based Hardcoat Technologies LLC is investing $6.6 million to expand manufacturing operations with the acquisition an additional building and construction of a 23,500-square-foot facility.

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SMMT

OCTOBER 27, 2022

UK CV production rises 53.6% to 11,979 units in best September since 2011 and ninth consecutive month of growth. Overseas demand increases by 70.4%, while production for Britain’s CV market grows by 32.9%. Overall year-to-date volumes up 50.8% to 76,807, the best performance since 2012. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 53.6% in September, with 11,979 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off British factory lines, according to the latest figures released today by the Societ

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Design World

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Molex announces a major expansion of its global manufacturing footprint with the opening of a new factory in Guadalajara. The new 60,000 m2 facility nearly doubles Molex’s footprint and manufacturing space in Guadalajara, with the potential to increase capacity by an additional 100,000 m2 to support advanced engineering and large-scale production for automotive, transportation, and industrial customers in North… The post State-of-the-art Guadalajara factory expands North American manufactu

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Automation World

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Siemens demonstrates how to use digital twins to simulate five processes in a line: Rinsing, filling, labeling, inspecting, and packaging.

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

There’s a new sidewalk-savvy robot in the robot world, and it’s delivering coffee, grub and a taste of fun. The bot is garnering interest for Oakland, California startup Cartken. The company, founded in 2019, has rapidly deployed robots for a handful of customer applications, including for Starbucks and Grubhub deliveries. Cartken CEO Chris Bersch says […].

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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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Plastics News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Ohio vinyl tile maker Nox US LLC faces $1.2 million in penalties after an employee was severely injured in a machine, the seventh time since 2017 that a worker has been hurt by the company's failure to lock out equipment, federal regulators said. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said in an Oct. 27 news release the worker first had their finger pulled into a rotating spindle on a plastic winding machine, followed by their body being pulled around the spindle.

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Design World

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Emerson, a global software and engineering leader, has released a new version of its DeltaV™ distributed control system (DCS). Version 15 of the DeltaV DCS helps plants digitally transform operations through improved production optimization and enhanced operator performance. New software designed to reduce the burden of IT support and modernization spend coupled with expanded analytics… The post Emerson’s latest control system update appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

OCTOBER 25, 2022

PMMI has awarded six PACK EXPO scholarships totaling $30,000 to students attending PMMI Education Partners as an investment in the industry's future workforce.

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

Estonian company Auve Tech has launched a new generation self-driving vehicle. MiCa is the latest self-driving shuttle from Auve Tech, which specializes in developing and producing autonomous vehicles. The startup says MiCa takes safety, practicality and self-driving to “a new level” and allows autonomous driving in various weather and traffic conditions.

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