Industry Week
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Schneider Electric's Mauricio Casares agrees that most current ChatGPT applications pitched at manufacturers are more about sales than operations, but solid use cases are coming.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Leading parts contract manufacturer, Sevaan Group, announced today it is trialling a four-day week to evaluate improvement in staff well-being, attracting new talent, and increasing productivity. The trial period will run for three months, from 11 th September until the 31 st December. The Group is spreading the normal 38-hour, 5-day work week over four days.
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The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
Even at small metal fabrication businesses, managing the shop’s automation strategy really should be a full-time gig.
The Guardian Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Firms preparing for difficult year as ‘potent cocktail’ of difficulties takes hold, says industry lobby group UK manufacturers are cutting their recruitment plans after being hit by a slowdown in orders as a downturn looms, a new survey shows. Britain’s manufacturers are “battening down the hatches” amid a sharp drop in activity, according to the latest quarterly data from Make UK, which represents manufacturers, and the business advisory firm BDO.
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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?
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Watching one Gen Z student progress from doing basic jobs to intern to young professional in the skilled trades shows that real ROI lies in the people you nurture.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the new SPDE Power Supply Series, which are very compact 2-phase (bi-phase) and 3-phase DIN-rail mount power supplies designed for electrical panels with limited space. This series offers power ratings from 120 to 480 W with 24 and 48 VDC output, and input voltage range with AC voltage, (2-Ph… The post Carlo Gavazzi 2-Phase and 3-Phase compact power supplies appeared first on Design World.
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Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
One of the largest injection molding machines ever built in North America — an 8,000-ton Milacron press that's 94 feet long with 38 miles of wiring — is now installed at 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics LLC in Holiday City, Ohio.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
In the last article, we explored automation’s potential to deliver swift query resolution while carving out multi-million-dollar savings for contact centers. Companies know this and are investing heavily in AI and automation solutions. Yet many consumers are not happy with the state of affairs. Why is it that most automation projects fail to deliver on expectations?
Design World
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
By Arne Valentin, Technology Manager – Machine Automation, SEW-EURODRIVE Exploring the ways automation platforms — available with modular, preselected sets — promote throughput and efficiency in the packaging industry. Packaging operations are anything but simple. Every day, millions of food items, commodities, and other products must be packaged, sealed, transported, unloaded, mixed, stored,… The post Simplifying complex packaging processes with modular automation platforms appeared
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
CaptiveAire and Danfoss team up to limit indoor spread of COVID-19 viruses.
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The UAW strike against the Detroit 3 is already impacting the resin market. PN 's Sarah Kominek talks with Matt Zessin, global director of automotive for M. Holland, at the Detroit auto show. Also, a surprising price increase for polyethylene, driven by exports to China and supply issues at Chevron Phillips and Nova Chemicals.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The system is designed to review primary pothole information detected by the pothole detection program operated by the Land Management Office. This is a mobile-based application used for detecting potholes. However, due to limitations in device performance, high-specification programmes cannot run on mobile devices. This means that what is flagged as a pothole by the systems is often not so, and instead correlates with shadows, lane markings and tires – a mistake that the new system aims to addr
Design World
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Bosch Rexroth announces the grand opening of its new Hydraulics Training Center, a cutting-edge educational facility set to revolutionize the landscape of skill development. Opened on Sept. 20 at 2315 City Line Road, Bethlehem, PA, this state-of-the-art training center provides a dynamic space for individuals to embark on a journey of learning and growth.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Universal Robots Academy has gained more than 200,000 registered users since 2016.
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Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Founded in 2018, the agricultural technology business with farming roots going back to the end of the Civil War, successfully produced two parts for Volvo Trucks at one of its "cluster partners," Core Technology Molding Corp., in Greensboro, N.C.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Texas-based start-up AST SpaceMobile has been building the first space-based cellular broadband network designed to be accessible by standard smartphones in a bid to provide consistent coverage everywhere on the planet, including at sea and in flight. Earlier this month, the firm successfully tested the technology by placing a 5G phone call from Hawaii in the US to a Vodafone engineer in Madrid, Spain, using AT&T spectrum and AST SpaceMobile’s BlueWalker 3 test satellite.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Kollmorgen, a maker of motion control systems, has introduced the P80360 stepper drive, the newest addition to the company’s flagship P8000 stepper platform. Like other drives in the series, the P80360 incorporates innovative stepless control technology to deliver smooth, quiet motion and optimal performance across the full speed range. Additionally, the P80360 stepper drive offers… The post Kollmorgen introduces the P80360 stepper drive with closed-loop position control appeared first on
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Three drop-in bio-derived replacements for fossil-fuel-sourced polymers and two enhanced-barrier polymers made from biomass provide brands with responsible packaging options.
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.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Rocsys, a provider of autonomous charging solutions for electric transportation, has closed a €33 million Series A funding round. Led by SEB Greentech Venture Capital, the round also includes participation from Graduate Entrepreneur, the European Investment Bank, and returning investor Forward.One.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
According to Make UK, despite a positive picture in the first half of the year, the sector is going into reverse. In March, it was reported that manufacturers were seeing a rebound in activity despite ongoing inflationary pressure. But Make UK, which represents 20,000 manufacturers across the country, has now cut its forecast for growth for 2023, with output set to fall this year as recruitment plans are reversed amid slowing orders.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Understanding how to optimize compressed air usage requires extensive knowledge and understanding of the utility. Calling on years of experience while working directly with customers and their requirements, EXAIR application engineers work diligently to provide proper guidance on how to get the most out of their applications. To complement this established effort, EXAIR is proud… The post EXAIR engineer achieves CCASS certification for compressed air system management appeared first on Des
MRPEasy
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
An automated inventory management system is a software-based solution that is designed to automate processes in the warehouse, thereby streamlining workflows, optimizing stock levels, and reducing inventory-related costs. What is an automated inventory management system? An automated inventory management system, also called a perpetual inventory system, is a software-based solution that aims to automate workflows […] The post Automated Inventory Management – A Quick Guide appeared first on
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Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Comau has launched its patented Hyperflex mobile factory, which it describes as “a new paradigm in solar blade deployment that facilitates faster photovoltaic plant construction for a time to market savings of up to 25 per cent on new installations”.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The £4m pilot study will receive £1.3m in central government funding alongside extra money from local authorities including Cambridgeshire, Tees Valley, Kingston upon Thames, Westminster, Oxfordshire and North Ayrshire. In addition to connectivity and EV charging, the lampposts can be equipped with technology to monitor air quality and display public information.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has expanded its MELESRVO-J5 product family to include more options for OEMs and end-users. Cutting-edge technology, industry-leading performance, and advanced servo features allow users to unlock unused potential in their machines and factories. Compatible with CC-Link IE TSN, these products are ideal for high-speed, high-precision applications to reduce the total cost […] The post Mitsubishi Electric Automation launches next iteration of MELSERVO-J5 s
Control.com
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
A PLC can be placed in Run or Stop , or occasionally Program mode, usually through physical or virtual methods. But what do these modes mean, and when should they be used?
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Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.
Robotics Automation News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Dexterity, a developer of software for warehouse robots, has unveiled the 3.0 release of its Palletizing and Depalletizing software (PDP) aimed at unlocking pallet operations in the warehouse. With a slate of new features aimed at improving throughput, reducing installation and integration time and cost, and increasing flexibility of performance, PDP 3.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The British automative industry, which has spent billions of pounds on transitioning to electric vehicle (EV) production, has criticised the government's policy U-turn, saying that the change of plans would disrupt supply chains and slow down the electrification of the industry. Following widespread speculation , Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday he would push back the ban on the sale of new petrol cars from 2030 to 2035, with the aim of easing the financial burden on households.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
With the rolling shutter sensor onsemi AR2020, IDS Imaging Development Systems adds the technical successor of the onsemi AR1820 to its portfolio – making the company the first manufacturer in the industrial camera market to do so. With 20 MP, the sensor provides an impressive 5K UHD resolution that makes even the smallest details reliably […] The post Industrial camera manufacturer to offer the 20 MP sensor onsemi AR2020 appeared first on Design World.
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Additive manufacturing can be a transformative production resource if you apply calculated intentionality and consider its use early in the design cycle.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
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