Gary Mintchell

JULY 12, 2023

There was a time when I would take information from OPC Foundation and chat with the MQTT people and then return the favor. It was much like being in the midst of a religious war. My response was (is) that the market will decide. Individual engineers will choose the solution that best fits their needs at the time. If both technologies have sufficient benefit to enough engineers to form a market, then both will survive.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JULY 10, 2023

This summer, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced awards for the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 10, 2023

Manufacturers’ Monthly meets with RSM’s financial services team to explore how manufacturers can navigate the often-stressful task of selling a business, and what is easily missed when owners start to map out a succession plan. Australia’s manufacturing ecosystem is largely made up of small to medium enterprises (SMEs), most of which started with little resourcing and have grown through the trials and tribulations of economic, supply and labour challenges.

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Metrology

JULY 9, 2023

Machine learning can increase the efficiency of manufacturing. The post Turning Factories Into Smart Manufacturers With AI appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 10, 2023

Core Additive has teamed up with Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider TAFE Queensland to increase Queensland and Australian capabilities in the additive and advanced manufacturing sectors. The agreement sees Core Additive and TAFE Queensland committing to a two-year collaboration set to accelerate the development of training programs specific to the 3D printing, composites, and additive manufacturing industries.

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Design World

JULY 11, 2023

How can the earth feed nine or ten billion people? “Smart farming” is an important part of the answer to this existential question: Extremely high efficiency in food production through the targeted use of the latest technology, computer-supported and — where possible — fully automatic. Seeds are individually and precisely placed; fruits carefully picked by… The post The smart future of agriculture appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 14, 2023

Is what you are doing—in your organization, workplace, family, community—significant work? Does it make a positive change in the world? A positive change in some other human being? A positive change in you? As a leader, are you providing people with significant work? Or, just busy work? Maybe the work we’ve always done (and never thought about why)?

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 8, 2023

Aeroporti di Roma Ventures (ADR Ventures), which is the new Corporate Venture Capital arm of Aeroporti di Roma, has made an “initial venture investment” with Ottonomy, a startup providing contactless deliveries using fully autonomous robots.

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Design World

JULY 14, 2023

Manufacturing companies and machine builder OEMs have been digitalizing their automation designs for decades. But in recent years, the iterative process of identifying and solving problems using data and technology to support the work of people has been termed digital transformation, which encompasses many aspects, from the plant floor up to the cloud.

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E&T

JULY 10, 2023

“Steve Austin. Astronaut. A man barely alive. Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world’s first bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster.” If you were a kid during the 1970s, ‘The Six Million Dollar Man’ was peak TV and, arguably, James Bond’s closest cultural competitor.

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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?

Gary Mintchell

JULY 13, 2023

I’ve recently written about digital threads in the context of moving digital data from one app to another. Last week a new social media application appeared to fill the space Twitter is abandoning called Threads. In the midst of this, here comes a press release about the release of a new app for engineering workflows— Authentise Threads d. Same name.

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Plastics News

JULY 10, 2023

New shoe technology — and a new concept in cleats — could reduce the injury potential for players in the FIFA Women's World Cup that begins July 20.

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Design World

JULY 14, 2023

IKO is pleased to announce that Jeff Williams has joined the company as National Distribution Sales Manager. Contributing to our efforts to build and enhance relationships with our valued customers, Williams will be based in Parsippany, NJ, and will work closely with our distributors and sales teams. Karl Wickenheisser, Vice President of Marketing and Sales […] The post IKO appoints new National Distribution Sales Manager appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

JULY 12, 2023

Matthew Moynihan is nothing if not a realist. He knows that the technology he champions suffers from what public relations people call reputational issues. And that’s because for several decades nuclear fusion has at best been saddled with the qualifying term ‘tomorrow’s’, while at worst, it’s a fringe distraction often written about in green ink and block capitals.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 11, 2023

Data management and analytics are two consistent current trends in the industrial / manufacturing technology market. This announcement from Emerson, now calling itself “a global software and engineering leader,” discusses how they brought these to asset management. AMS Device Manager Data Server securely extends intelligent field device data to outside systems to make it easier for reliability and maintenance teams to further capitalize on modern advanced analytics software, providing a step cha

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 9, 2023

As the world continued to dig out from lingering Covid and supply chain issues last year, machine tool production fell some 10% and consumption some 9% across the top 50 industrialized countries in 2022. Specifically, overall machine tool consumption decreased from $87.3 billion in 2021 to $79.5 billion in 2022 while production decreased from $92.1 billion in 2021 to $82.6 billion in 2022.

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Design World

JULY 14, 2023

Beckhoff Automation has put Philip Ehlers in the driver’s seat as Automotive Industry Manager in the U.S. Ehlers brings considerable automotive industry experience to Beckhoff from nearly two decades working at industrial automation and test and measurement companies. At a time of intense competition and rapid technological innovation, he will provide critical direction for strategic… The post Philip Ehlers joins Beckhoff USA as Automotive industry manager appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 8, 2023

Think Surgical says its TMINI Miniature Robotic System has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Think Surgical chose R&D consultancy Sagentia Innovation, a market-leading advanced surgical robotics developer, to support key aspects of the TMINI system’s development.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 10, 2023

Honeywell Process Solutions held its annual HUG (Honeywell User Group) conference the week of June 19 in Orlando. I’ve taken some time to compile my many notes and think about the experience. The marketing communications staff did an excellent job with media and analysts. We did not have time to waste what with presentations and 1:1 conversations. I had not attended for a few years.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 10, 2023

Professor Shaobin Wang was awarded over $3.3 million for his ground-breaking research into developing more environmentally friendly catalysts for industrial use, with the aim of reducing hazardous waste in Australia’s manufacturing industry. Professor Wang is from the University of Adelaide’s School of Chemical Engineering and has been named one of the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) 2023 Australian Laureate Fellows.

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Design World

JULY 14, 2023

With its drive technology webinars, which are around one hour in length, FAULHABER provides the possibility of bringing your knowledge up to speed without having to spend too much time and effort. Missed webinars can now be accessed online at any time. This requires one-off registration, which is then valid for an entire year. Drive… The post FAULHABER offers free drive technology webinars appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 8, 2023

Ambi Robotics, the industry leader in AI-powered robotic parcel sorting systems, today introduces AmbiSort B-Series, a modular parcel induction and sorting solution that redefines speed, flexibility, and scalability in the shipping logistics market. This powerful solution empowers shippers and ecommerce companies to revolutionize their sorting operations while reducing operating costs.

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Automation World

JULY 11, 2023

The company’s NextGen Smart Firewall reportedly simplifies distributed control system network security.

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Control.com

JULY 14, 2023

The engineering team at Control.com has written a brand-new textbook section explaining the fundamentals of robotics, explaining the most recent innovations in industrial, collaborative, and mobile robots.

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Design World

JULY 14, 2023

Beckhoff Automation has put Philip Ehlers in the driver’s seat as automotive industry manager in the U.S. Ehlers brings considerable automotive industry experience to Beckhoff from nearly two decades working at industrial automation and test and measurement companies. At a time of intense competition and rapid technological innovation, he will provide critical direction for strategic… The post Philip Ehlers joins Beckhoff USA as automotive industry manager appeared first on Design World.

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The Fabricator

JULY 14, 2023

Smart manufacturing promises to revolutionize manufacturers’ abilities. Taking a thoughtful approach can help you maximize the benefits.

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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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Automation World

JULY 11, 2023

ArcelorMittal Construction will deploy metal processing equipment from ABB at its French mill

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E&T

JULY 14, 2023

Robotic-assisted surgery is already being used in many types of operations and has been shown to have benefits including reduced blood loss and pain, more efficient use of anaesthetics and shorter hospital stays. RCS England said it has the potential to give greater precision during operations; result in fewer blood transfusions; free up hospital beds; increase patient satisfaction, and reduce recovery time.

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Design World

JULY 14, 2023

When Pacific Cheese Company realized its highly manual legacy systems were constraining throughput and making product changeovers more time-consuming, they knew it was time for upgrades. In other cases, installing new and improved equipment on the production line — or adding additional production lines — meant that upstream and downstream systems needed upgrades to fully… The post Automation upgrades keep cheese manufacturer sharp appeared first on Design World.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 13, 2023

Not too long ago tooling options for Swiss-type turning centers were fairly limited. With so much to pack into a small space there was little room for indexable tooling, and quick-change systems were largely proprietary to a machine, if available at all. Lack of tooling flexibility and lengthy tool setup or replacement times limited the throughput of this very productive equipment.

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