Automation Mag

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A t the 2023 Hannover Messe, the world’s largest exhibition of industrial automation solutions, Canadian companies showcased their advanced manufacturing capabilities. The annual conference was hosted in Hannover, Germany in April 2023. Hannover Messe is the event where companies bring the latest research and emerging technologies, and speculative demos for future processes to spark ideas and strategies for the long term.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

According to IT professionals like Aaron Kane from CTI Technology in Chicago, Jeremy Kushner from digital transformation consulting company BACS Consulting Group, and Ashu Bhoot from Orion Networks, an IT services firm in Washington DC, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is steadily transforming the Information Technology (IT) sector by automating manual tasks and business processes.

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 3, 2023

While 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is transforming the industrial world, it also has opened up new possibilities in other areas, such as smart materials and bioprinting.

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Control.com

OCTOBER 4, 2023

An overview of HMI data types, input controls, output indicators, and message functions, the building blocks used to construct informative and appealing HMI applications.

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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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The Fabricator

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Miami University engineering students and the Cincinnati Recreation Commission ran the multiweek NumberUp workshop as part of the NBT summer camp series.

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Design World

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Engineers around the world are designing increasingly compact products. To meet their needs, igus®, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, has developed micro gears with modules down to 0.2. The gear teeth have dimensions very close to that of human hair. However, thanks to high-performance plastics, they still allow low-wear, precise movements for high-quality products… The post As fine as a human hair: new igus micro gears with 0.2 module appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I brought two questions along to my visit to Folsom, California and the 11 th Ignition Community Conference. How are people using HMI/SCADA software? Why, after all these years, do companies still need to pursue “digital transformation”? I’ll have a few posts from the event. Plenty of news. And time to write since I wasn’t invited to the user group meeting in Anaheim starting today.

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SMMT

OCTOBER 5, 2023

272,610 new cars registered in September as market rises 21.0% in 14th consecutive month of growth. Fleets drive expansion during ‘new plate month’ while overall private purchases add to uplift. Zero emission vehicle demand continues to grow, but industry calls for private motorist support as consumer uptake of battery electric cars declines. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market grew 21.0% in September with 272,610 registrations in the month,

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Design World

OCTOBER 1, 2023

By Barry Nelson, Public Relations Coordinator, WAGO Corporation Push-In Connection with tool operation: With any push-in terminal block, solid or ferruled wires can be inserted into the block without the use of any tool in order to make a connection. This actuation style requires the insertion of a tool only for the introduction of stranded… The post WAGO TOPJOB® S Terminal Block Variants: What is Best for Your Application?

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Automation World

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Siemens Digital Industries Software shows how its Tecnomatix Plant Simulation software can be used to model, simulate and analyze production systems at all levels.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Ignition Firebrand Award Implementations I attended the annual Inductive Automation conference in Folsom, California with an inquiring mind regarding HMI/SCADA. What are people (and companies) doing with Ignition, its flagship software platform? Why after 20 years are customers still lining up to use the platform? I did the very beginnings of what is now called digital transformation 45 years ago.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The global population of elderly adults aged 65 and above is projected to grow dramatically in the coming decades. This demographic shift brings with it numerous challenges as healthcare systems struggle to provide adequate adult primary care and support for aging populations.

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Design World

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Is there a manufacturing process that is being automated that needs to move a product from station to station? If so, there will be a multitude of choices to accomplish this movement or transfer between stations. For engineers, designers, customers, and managers, the questions on what product to use always arise. Making a decision on… The post How to Approach you Automated process with a LFA Precision Link Conveyor appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Motion demonstrates the Asset Monitoring Gateway for remote equipment monitoring through the use of multiple sensor devices.

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Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 2, 2023

My mission involves going beyond the hype of the marketing term digital transformation into the reality of implementation. Companies have actually been doing this for many years. It’s just that we learn better ways to implement it, and suppliers have developed better tools. This implementation will be interesting to watch unfold. Rockwell Automation aids iconic BIC to shift towards standardized and paperless operations with its Plex Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Motion & Control Enterprises has acquired Ultimation Industries, its fourth acquisition of 2023. Headquartered in Roseville, MI, Ultimation provides highly engineered automation and material handling solutions as well as quick-ship distribution of material handling equipment products offered through a robust e-commerce platform to customers across the US, Latin America, and Europe.

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Design World

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Requirements for the proper placement of safety guards and presence sensing devices Applying safeguards to equipment and machines may lead to a false sense of safety if not applied correctly. This paper explores the often overlooked practice of determining the minimum safe distance or height at which a hard guard or protective device should be… The post Calculating Safety Distances appeared first on Design World.

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Control.com

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Soon to be treating nearly 70% of sewage generated in the region, WEG is to supply critical electrical infrastructure to power and control Columbia’s largest-ever wastewater plant.

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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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E&T

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It will be a first of its kind for the UK Armed Forces, as the wearable sensor will be able to detect threats from both vapours and aerosols. Under the contract, UK firm Smiths Detection will develop three next-generation chemical sensor products for the MoD, to be operational by 2028. This includes a wearable personal chemical agent sensor that continually monitors the environment around the user, a survey chemical agent sensor that can check potentially hazardous areas or surfaces, and a remot

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A wheel loader is an integral part of modern industry and construction. They are multifunctional machines designed to lift and move various loads on construction sites, in warehouses, ports and other locations. The latest wheel loader technologies are being introduced to increase efficiency, safety and operator convenience.

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Design World

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The SAFER Workplace initiative promotes workplace safety to reduce the potential of near misses, accidents, and injuries. The SAFER acronym is based on the 5 fundamental steps used to conduct a risk assessment and stands for STOP, ASSESS, FORMULATE, EXECUTE, and REVIEW. These steps are fundamental to properly addressing any concerns such as unsafe operations… The post SAFER Workplace appeared first on Design World.

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Control.com

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Innovation has a single purpose: to create better solutions, meaning more efficient output with faster development and troubleshooting. It starts with the strategies used to program machines.

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Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

Automation Mag

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Moxa shared in a press statement that it has achieved the world’s first IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 (SL2) certification for industrial secure routers. This certification was reportedly awarded to its flagship industrial secure routers, the EDR-G9010 and TN-4900 Series. “We are delighted to extend our congratulations to the Moxa industrial router team for their successful attainment of IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 certification for their TN-4900 and EDR-G9010 Series industrial secure r

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For businesses looking to succeed in today’s fast-paced digital environment, being ahead of the curve in marketing is crucial. The need to grasp digital marketing has arisen as a result of customers spending more time online than ever before.

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Design World

OCTOBER 3, 2023

AutomationDirect has added new SureServo2 servo systems that accept 460 Vac three-phase input power. With output power from 400 W to 15 kW, these 12 new perfectly matched sets of servo motors, drives, cables, and accessories have all the features of our existing SureServo2 servo systems: on-board motion controller with registration, electronic camming, and event-based… The post New SureServo2 servo systems accept 460 Vac three-phase input power appeared first on Design World.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently. Here, I continue to learn about Mike Close , the Senior Tooling Engineer for SMC Ltd. in Devens, Massachusetts (headquarters in Somerset, Wisconsin), a medical device contract manufacturer. We talk about Mike’s wealth of experience, including being a master molder, his opinion on the value of both mechanical and plastics engineering, his thoughts on the departmentalization of mold-building creating new skil

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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.

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Plastics professionals focused on diverse applications, a new packaging employer, a $12 billion takeover, microplastics concerns, an XPET factor, and more the past month.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The advancement in technology has enabled us to study anything, anytime and anywhere. The medical field is no exception to this trend. The rise of online medical studies has provided students with the option to pursue their medical degree in a more flexible and convenient manner.

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Design World

OCTOBER 2, 2023

To meet the requirements of various bulk material handling applications, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS engineers their products in a versatile, modular system comprised of gear units, electric motors, and variable frequency drives. The highly configurable solutions accommodate a wide range of plant arrangements and offer flexible implementation of customer-specific design specifications.

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The Fabricator

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Los láseres de fibra de alta potencia cortan extraordinariamente rápido. Eso es genial, pero ¿qué sucede con esas partes después de cortarlas? Las reglas del manejo del corte por láser han cambiado.

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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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