Automation World

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

New sensors and greater incorporation of artificial intelligence are not only improving machine vision capabilities, they’re also making them easier to implement and operate.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Quantum computers are expected to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. Fabricating interconnects is one of the most complex problems when building quantum computers. Quantum computers need connectors that can withstand cryogenic temperatures, with non-magnetic construction, that operate at microwave frequencies with low losses to reduce heating and improve data transfer.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Two news items from the OPC Foundation were announced at the ARC Forum in Orlando this week. An agreement with the Digital Twin Consortium and welcoming the Foundation’s 900 th member. Procter & Gamble the 900 th Member The OPC Foundation is proud to welcome Procter & Gamble as the 900th OPC Foundation member. A leading consumer goods company, P&G is also a global leader in the Smart Manufacturing domain through its efforts to drive innovation by using digital technologies, including

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

New car market records sixth consecutive month of growth with January registrations rising 14.7% as 131,994 new cars reach the road. Plug-in vehicles continue growth but chargepoint rollout fails to keep pace, challenging consumer confidence. Latest outlook anticipates 11.1% market uplift in 2023 to reach 1.79m units despite straitened economy and strained supply chains.

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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).

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

ARC Advisory Group research indicates that only 11% of industrial companies are currently driving business results from digitalization, but nearly 50% are in the process of digitally transforming.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

“This day marks the beginning of Ziehl-Abegg’s $100-million investment into a new, cutting-edge production plant for the North American market.”, said Dr. Marc Wucherer, CEO of the fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg. This is the largest single investment at one location in the company’s 113-year history and is the result of the strong growth in quiet, robust,… The post Ziehl-Abegg invests $100M in construction of a new US production plant appeared first on Design World.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rise 25.8% in January, the first month of growth since September 2022. Battery electric van (BEV) deliveries up 53.5%, with the opportunity for a net zero rebuild in 2023. LCV market set to grow by 13.9% this year but action is needed to deliver a van-suitable charging network while incentives are maintained.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Michael Maxey, recently hired VP of Business Development at Zededa , met with me during the ARC Industry Forum this week in Orlando to discuss progress the company has made over the past year. It has a niche in what they call edge orchestration—a technology that helps organizations manage their edge computing infrastructure. The company certainly had an impressive year.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In keeping with industry growth, Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 (Sept. 11-13; Las Vegas Convention Center) is on pace to be the largest, most comprehensive edition of this trade show since its inception. As the premier destination to explore cutting-edge packaging and processing solutions, Pack Expo Las Vegas will include more than 2,000 suppliers, as… The post Keeping pace with growing industry, Pack Expo ’23 show will be most comprehensive appeared first on Design World.

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Quantis

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Der Fertigungsprozess in einer Fabrik unterliegt ständigem Wandel. Das oberste Ziel ist, einen möglichst reibungslosen Ablauf der Produktion zu gewährleisten, um damit maximale Ausbringung zu erzeugen. Im Idealfall laufen alle Maschinen störungsfrei. Die Realität sieht etwas anders aus; der Produktionsleiter sieht sich in der Fertigungshalle immer wieder mit Problemen im Ablauf der Produktion konfrontiert.

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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?

Automation World

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

How the scripting libraries in Inductive Automation’s Ignition software make it easier to test functions and audit code to ensure standards compliance and make it easier to review and reuse code.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Partnerships are all the rage these days. It is a great way to add value to customers without the risky business of acquisitions. This one concerns Datanomix and Hexagon. Datanomix announced a partnership with Hexagon to offer the Datanomix production monitoring software solution to its global manufacturing customers. Through the new partnership, Hexagon’s customers will be able to access the Datanomix solution more easily.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Protolabs has launched Design for Manufacturability analysis for 3D printed parts, offering peace of mind to manufacturers across Europe. It is a significant advancement to the 3D printing offering as it provides added assurance that a part is suitable for manufacturing before committing to production, all entirely online in a matter of seconds. Protolabs have […] The post Protolabs launch 3D printing DFM analysis for a faster turnaround appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Kuka has released a new delta robot, the KR 3 D1200, which is specially designed for pick-and-place of foodstuffs, among other applications, and carries up to 6 kg at high speed.

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Made from renewable vinyl and recycled polyester textile, the bio-attributed MicroTech is a “vegan” alternative to leather and comes as standard equipment in the Polestar 3.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

No sooner had interest in wireless sensors developed batteries were identified as a weak point. Sending maintenance crews out routinely to replace batteries became a sticking point. For every difficulty lies an opportunity. Technologies to harvest energy from equipment vibrations and other sources went into development. Here we are many years later and a notice of more kinetic energy harvesting came my way thanks to an exhibit at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in January.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Recently, WAGO named Bill Prevo their new Regional Sales Manager for Southeastern Michigan, including Detroit and the surrounding area. For the past decade, Bill has had success as an Automation Field Sales Engineer. He has also worked in electrical services in the water and wastewater industry. Aside from the product quality, the biggest draw for… The post WAGO’s Detroit, Southeastern Michigan region welcomes new sales manager appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Thermo Fisher Scientific, one of the world’s leading science companies, and Celltrio, a manufacturer of robotics-based solutions for the life sciences industry, have collaborated to bring a fully automated cell culture system to biotherapeutics customers.

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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Spin Master Ltd., which bought the Rubik's Cube brand in 2021, says it has a new version of the classic 3D puzzle now made with 100 percent recycled plastic.

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

FDA-cleared dental resin and 3D printer compress processing time and reduce costs for dental labs and patients.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Diane Pena has recently been hired as WAGO’s new Electrical Contractor and Wholesale Sales Manager. Originally from Chicago, Diane is based just outside of Atlanta where she has worked in the lighting industry for over the past 15 years. She lists her marketing background as a strength and plans to use the challenge of switching… The post WAGO hires manager to lead electrical contracting and wholesale sales appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Robots have already flipped manufacturing industries on their heads in the last couple of decades. With the potential to revolutionize everything from the military and law enforcement to education, it’s vital to take stock of the security risks that come with increased automation. Manufacturing companies are the second biggest target for ransomware gangs.

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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Six weeks after Pennsylvania state officials accused a new Shell Chemicals polyethylene plant of violating emissions laws, two environmental groups are saying they plan to sue the company in federal court over similar complaints.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

With all the money dedicated to infrastructure improvement, unions and trade associations are not pleased that a larger-than-normal share might be spent on iron and steel sourced from outside the U.S.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

For the third consecutive year, Infineon Technologies AG has successfully defended its market-leading position as MEMS microphone supplier. Moreover, Infineon’s market share rose to a staggering 45 percent as bare die microphone manufacturer in 2021 [1], according to recent research published by technology expert Omdia. This positive development is due to Infineon’s long-term experience in MEMS […] The post New ultra-low power digital microphone; half the consumption, identical performance

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Rapid Robotics has agreed a new integration with Yaskawa Motoman that will bring industrial capabilities to Rapid Robotics’ Rapid Machine Operator (RMO).

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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Modern Materials Handling

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Our annual reader survey finds that many are looking to implement or improve their systems across numerous areas, and when it comes to decision factors for evaluating systems, total cost of ownership and integration gained in importance, while concern over parts availability declined.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Two professors in the agricultural and biological engineering department of the University of Florida have been researching the potential of 3D printers to print food. Adam Watson and Ziynet Boz have used the 3D printers in their lab to make edible designs made from a viscous food substance like mashed potatoes. Although the process would not be a solution to world hunger, the scientists have pointed out how it could make a significant impact on different communities.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Thomson, a provider of linear motion control solutions, has introduced a high-capacity, high-performance electric linear actuator that gives motion system designers more cost-effective options to replace hydraulic cylinders. Among the many new features of the Thomson Electrak XD linear actuator are load handling up to 25,000 N (5000 lb), depending on configuration, for a combined […] The post Thomson’s new actuators give motion system designers options appeared first on Design World.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

New columnist Greg Siepert introduces himself and discusses mentorship, following in Jim’ Mosman's footsteps, and what to expect from the new column.

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