Robotics Automation News
MAY 2, 2023
The automotive manufacturing industry is one of the largest industries in the US, employing about 9 million people with $1.3 million in annual revenue. The bustling industry like automotive requires the use of robotic technology to reach higher productivity and efficiency.
Metrology
APRIL 30, 2023
Big data is a term used to describe large volumes of structured and unstructured data that can be analyzed to reveal patterns, trends, and associations. The post Growing Role of Big Data Usage in Smart Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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Design World
MAY 1, 2023
The following is an overview of different technologies available when selecting the correct electronic valve for your application. Spider Valve Technology Invented and patented by Clippard, this deceptively simple design features only one moving part with a mere 0.007″ of travel. The spider is an armature spring that undergoes a variety of proprietary processes, including… The post Electronic valve technology appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
MAY 4, 2023
The ability to aggregate and analyze operations and IT data in the cloud provides next-level insights set to elevate asset performance, boost product quality, and ensure proactive maintenance.
Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance
The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s
SMMT
MAY 4, 2023
New car market records ninth consecutive month of growth, up 11.6% Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) take 15.4% market share, with additional investment needed for more drivers to make the switch. SMMT upgrades 2023 outlook from 1.79m units to 1.83m as supply chain disruption eases, but BEV forecast softens. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market recorded its ninth successive month of growth in April, with an 11.6% increase to reach 132,990 regi
Robotics Automation News
MAY 1, 2023
Columbia university engineers design a robot hand (video below) that is the first device of its kind to join advanced sense of touch with motor-learning algorithms – it doesn’t rely on vision to manipulate objects Think about what you do with your hands when you’re home at night pushing buttons on your TV’s remote control, […]
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Automation World
MAY 2, 2023
The company says its investments are driven by increased customer demand for electrification and automation products
Plastics Today
MAY 1, 2023
ExxonMobil, Cyclyx, Sealed Air, and Ahold Delhaize USA demo advanced recycling for plastic waste that's being evaluated for scale.
Robotics Automation News
MAY 3, 2023
Although conversations about the impact of robots on society more often than not focus on the negative aspects of automation – such as the number of jobs that might be threatened by the rise of AI and robotics – there is also a very real possibility that new technologies like robots can be used to […]
Design World
MAY 2, 2023
With an eye toward achieving its global decarbonization goals, Danfoss North America recently signed a power purchase agreement with CIG Capital, a U.S.-based project financing firm, to purchase about 75 MW of solar power from a solar farm in Texas, starting in 2025. The initial agreement term is 12 years, allowing Danfoss to fully replace… The post Danfoss to power all North American facilities with solar appeared first on Design World.
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Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.
SMMT
MAY 4, 2023
New van registrations rise 4.9% to reach 22,665 units in April. 109,937 new vans registered during first four months of the year, closing the gap to -13.7% on pre-pandemic levels. Growing confidence bolsters outlook to 15.4% growth on 2022, but battery electric vehicle market share downgraded against challenging economic backdrop and paucity of dedicated infrastructure.
Gary Mintchell
MAY 5, 2023
Often by the time a tech or business story hits mainstream media or politics the situation is on the downward slope of the sine wave. There was a story in The New York Times today about pollution and emissions from petrochemical plants. Surely that has been a big problem. But companies have been tackling the problem for a while, now. Here is a story from ABB which has developed technology applications to find methane leakages so that they may be repaired.
Robotics Automation News
MAY 5, 2023
In the age of technology breakthroughs, telemedicine has emerged as a popular choice for people to obtain healthcare services from the convenience of their homes. Telemedicine, which includes video conferencing, is the use of technology to deliver healthcare services remotely.
Design World
MAY 5, 2023
Mouser Electronics Inc. has announced the 50th service anniversary of company President and CEO Glenn Smith, who continues to impress with his dedication to the company, employees, and the industry. Much has changed since 1973 when college junior Smith got a part-time job in the warehouse of what was little more than an electronics startup… The post Mouser Electronics’ CEO Glenn Smith celebrating 50-year anniversary appeared first on Design World.
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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).
Plastics News
MAY 2, 2023
Company selects Delaware, Ohio, for its third plant, which will employ people laid off by the previous occupant, Chroma Color Corp.
Gary Mintchell
MAY 5, 2023
Inductive Automation has released an update to Ignition—Ignition 8.1.27. This one includes increased OPC UA write flexibility, Open ID Connect request options, new web properties for the Designer, timeout properties for the Gateway Configuration page, and more. OPC UA Writes OPC UA clients can now attempt writes to exposed tags that include a StatusCode.
The Fabricator
MAY 1, 2023
Augmented reality can’t replace the real-world experience for a welder, but the technology can better prepare welding students before they even strike their first real arc.
Design World
MAY 5, 2023
The SolarButterfly is focused on reaching millions of people, alerting them to the companies and individuals that are integral in transitioning societies away from fossil fuels toward clean energy technologies. Presently on a four-year journey around the world, the SolarButterfly plans to identify, record, and publicize at least a thousand climate protection pioneers and their… The post Giant solar-powered butterfly shows climate change solutions appeared first on Design World.
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?
Robotics Automation News
MAY 2, 2023
Denali Advanced Integration has become Universal Robots’ biggest Certified Solution Partner. Denali is now expected to use its integration expertise and market reach to bring Universal Robots’ collaborative robot technology to major business across the globe as part of its new Automation-As-A-Service (AaaS) portfolio, which it announced in April.
Gary Mintchell
MAY 4, 2023
Not Back to the Future, but Jump to the Past. I have not thought about embedded systems and UML and SysML and the like for several years. My, but your brain gets rusty without use. It took that dive into memory to understand this, the last of a series, of announcements from Siemens. This one comes from Siemens Digital Industries Software—the software arm that includes PLM and much more.
Plastics News
MAY 3, 2023
A Michigan-based plastics film processor sees the production of medical gowns as both a business opportunity and a civic duty.
Design World
MAY 3, 2023
Bosch Rexroth was presented with the prestigious industrial prize, the Hermes Award, at the opening ceremony of Hannover Fair by Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Federal Minister of Education and Research, in the presence of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. This year the jury, chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Reimund Neugebauer, President of the Fraunhofer Society, awarded the prize for… The post Bosch Rexroth named winner of Hermes Award 2023 appeared first on Design World.
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Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.
The Fabricator
MAY 2, 2023
Unifab began life as a bus manufacturer. Today, its evolution continues apace with its latest tube laser, which it hopes will continue to win it new customers.
Gary Mintchell
MAY 3, 2023
IT-oriented companies strive to help customers manage and use data in a better way. I first heard of DataOps as part of a company’s offer was Hitachi Vantara and then a start-up HighByte. Since there have been several other companies who have hit my PR inbox announcing DataOps solutions. Just a quick note from an experience earlier this morning.
Plastics News
MAY 2, 2023
The FDA has cleared a path for Missouri-based recycler St. Joseph Plastics to offer post-consumer polypropylene pellets for some food-contact applications.
Design World
MAY 5, 2023
Softing Inc. introduces the CableMaster 210, a professional, economical Ethernet cable tester that’s small enough to fit in your pocket. CableMaster 210 is part of a complete portfolio of professional Ethernet cable testing solutions offered by Softing including the flagship WireXpert copper cable certifier, FiberXpert fiber cable certifier, the award-winning NetXpert XG2 Ethernet cable BERT… The post Softing launches the CableMaster 210 ethernet cable tester appeared first on Design World
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Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.
Plastics Today
APRIL 29, 2023
Despite conventional wisdom, glass is no better than plastic from an environmental perspective.
Gary Mintchell
MAY 2, 2023
Quite by accident the second edition of “Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling,” by Edgar H. Schein and Peter A. Schein appeared in my mail the other day. Reviewing some older notes, I saw the recommendation. When this book arrived, I discovered I had the first edition on my bookshelf. The second edition was worth the refresher.
Plastics News
MAY 4, 2023
CEO says: "We want to stress that this is not a cutback, but rather a strategic optimization of our manufacturing footprint.
Design World
MAY 5, 2023
Hyson Metal Forming Solutions, a business of Barnes, is announcing a refresh of its brand. This refresh includes an updated logo and visual branding to support Hyson’s mission to focus on innovation that creates value for the customer through a passionate and empowered team. As such, Hyson is now Hyson, with modern, brighter concepts that… The post HYSON refreshes its brand with new logo and more appeared first on Design World.
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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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