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Test Equipment Producer Gains a New Level of Control with Manufacturing Software

MRPEasy

With over two decades of experience in designing and manufacturing control and test systems, TBG Solutions is a trusted provider of industrial engineering solutions. A recent implementation of cloud-based MRP software has comprehensively updated the company’s internal processes. Professionals of the trade TBG Solutions is an engineer-to-order test, measurement, and control systems producer that has […] The post Test Equipment Producer Gains a New Level of Control with Manufacturing Softwar

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Manufacturers find recruitment challenge easing slightly - Make UK’s Q3 HR Bulletin

Manufacturing Management

While the employment picture is on the whole looking a little healthier, manufacturers are still facing the long-term skills challenges which have held businesses back from growing to their full potential for the last few years, according to Make UK’s Q3 HR Bulletin.

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Fake chips have been around forever, so how can manufacturers fight them?

Robotics Automation News

There is a wide disparity between different organizations’ assessments of the revenue and job losses caused by counterfeit chips. In 2017, the US Department of Defense’s Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) pegged the losses at $170 billion. That same year, the Semiconductor Industry Association estimated that counterfeit chips cost the chip industry $7.5 billion annually.

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Why do metal fabricators and welders automate?

The Fabricator

Many are turning to automation because they simply can’t find people to hire. But the evolution toward automation is more nuanced. Technologies like cobots helps create a place where more people want to work.

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Agility Amid Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions

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

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Making Australia an energy superpower

Manufacturer's Monthly

At the National Manufacturing Summit held by Weld Australia, Dr Jim Stanford and Charlie Joyce from the centre for Future Work at the Australian institute released a report titled, Manufacturing the Energy Revolution. The report reviews the new incentives for production of batteries, electric vehicles, renewable energy generation and transition equipment, and other renewable energy products that the US is currently demanding after the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Ready for 2024: Additive Manufacturing Strategies Gears up to Revolutionize 3D Printing Industry Again

MESA

Additive Manufacturing Strategies (AMS) has set the stage for another groundbreaking conference, slated for February 6-8, 2024. After a banner year that surpassed all expectations, the seventh installment is poised to redefine the landscape of the additive manufacturing industry with an unparalleled lineup of experts and speakers. Stellar Sponsorship and Keynote Speakers The sponsorship for this event showcases a cross-section of esteemed companies in the additive manufacturing (AM) ecosystem, u

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Runecast Earns Frost & Sullivan’s 2023 European New Product Innovation Award for Delivering an Al-driven Unique CNAPP

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

San Antonio, TX — October 23, 2023 — Frost & Sullivan recently researched the cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Runecast with the 2023 European New Product Innovation Award. Runecast is a trusted cloud security solutions provider that helps organizations worldwide identify and respond to security risks and vulnerabilities, achieve continuous compliance, and optimize runtime protection.

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Rockwell Automation To Acquire Verve Industrial To Bolster Cybersecurity Offering

Gary Mintchell

Rockwell Automation keeps its acquisition team busy. This announcement reveals an acquisition in the cybersecurity area bolstering the services business part of the company. Before long the services business will be larger than the software & control business. Still trailing the traditional product portfolio, though. Rockwell Automation Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ve

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UK must offer businesses certainty over green energy, says boss of FTSE 100 firm

The Guardian Manufacturing

Miles Roberts of paper-maker DS Smith warns manufacturing will decline unless government provides clarity about decarbonisation The UK risks seeing its manufacturing sector fall behind rival economies if the government does not offer certainty over policies on shifting to green energy, according to the head of FTSE 100 packaging maker DS Smith. Miles Roberts, the company’s chief executive, said British government decarbonisation policy has lacked the clarity of European rivals, meaning DS Smith

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TRIO 24 V power supply provides plug-and-play solutions for the control cabinet

Design World

The TRIO Power 24 V power supply from Phoenix Contact features a space-saving design, easy handling, and smart diagnostic functions. Output currents range from 5 to 40 A. The line includes options with an integrated multichannel circuit breaker. The power supplies’ narrow overall width saves space, making it possible to mount them directly, side by side.… The post TRIO 24 V power supply provides plug-and-play solutions for the control cabinet appeared first on Design World.

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

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.

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Air pollution regulations not stringent enough to protect UK ecosystems

E&T

A new study finds that existing regulations could avoid 6,751 early deaths among adults in the UK by 2030 compared to if no regulations existed. That estimate nearly doubles to 13,269 avoided adult premature deaths if all possible technically feasible measures are employed to reduce air pollution immediately. But they don’t cover most of the pollution emitted by the UK’s agriculture sector, which has emissions predicted to rise in the coming years.

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Betacom, Google Cloud and Ingram Micro Create Innovation Showcase for Industry 4.0 at MxD

Gary Mintchell

Betacom executives have been talking regularly with me about the company’s many wireless projects especially in manufacturing. This news release highlights working with MxD (Manufacturing x Digital), the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing along with Google Cloud and Ingram Micro. A case for partnerships advancing applications for practical use.

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High schools equip tomorrow’s fabrication, welding workforce

The Fabricator

Two schools in the Midwest, Hartford Union High School in Wisconsin and Cary-Grove High School in Illinois, are doing something about the shortage of skilled manufacturing workers.

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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers sweet solutions for the bakery industry

Design World

The bakery industry includes many complex processes from mixing and kneading large quantities of dough, heating and cooling baked goods, and packaging and labeling the final product. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS supports the industry every step of the way with reliable drive systems engineered for high efficiency and smooth operation. Specialized configurations cater to all requirements of… The post NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers sweet solutions for the bakery industry appeared first on Design World.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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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Robots a tenth the size of a human blood cell: Welcome to the world of nanobots

Robotics Automation News

In this article, Chu Canh Chieu, managing director of global healthcare center at FPT Software, explains more about nanobots that hunt and kill diseases Nanobots, miniature robots 10 times smaller than a blood cell, are poised to revolutionise the healthcare industry.

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Siemens Private 5G Solution for Industry

Gary Mintchell

TV with advertisements seldom plays in my house. But I just saw a cable provider advertising 10G connectivity. That, of course, it a completely made up marketing phrase. But 5G is a real thing. I’ve written several times about the potential, and some real applications, of private 5G networks. Infrastructure supporting such networks continues to be built out.

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Don’t Be Haunted By Non-Recyclable Candy Packaging

Plastics Today

Two new options help Americans responsibly dispose of the packaging for the $3.1 billion worth bite-sized, individually wrapped treats sold during Halloween.

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Daburn AC-DC power supplies satisfy OVC III standards for EV charger installations

Design World

The Polytron Division of Daburn Electronics introduces its PFEV Series of AC-DC power modules for electric vehicle (EV) charger installations. The series comes in versions delivering 20 to 150 watts of power — the most comprehensive choice of wattages available — and meets the latest overvoltage category (OVC) III requirements for safety. OVC III covers… The post Daburn AC-DC power supplies satisfy OVC III standards for EV charger installations appeared first on Design World.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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Sentient showcases its ‘ViDAR’ vision systems White House event with President Biden and Australian PM

Robotics Automation News

Sentient Vision Systems’ newly appointed CEO, Mark Palmer, was invited to attend a reception in Washington to mark Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s first official visit to Washington, hosted by President Joe Biden.

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Rockwell Automation Releases New HMI Portfolio

Gary Mintchell

Rockwell Automation has announced a new HMI portfolio. Following the acquisition of Plex in order to build expertise in the cloud, this new line is cloud-enabled. They are also using a word unfamiliar within the Rockwell ecosystem—open. The new HMI can now connect to a variety of third-party controllers. Finally, the portfolio features some new pricing ideas.

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Cruise removes robotaxis from San Francisco following accident

E&T

The company lost its licence to operate its robotaxis in the city after being accused of “ misrepresenting” the safety of the technology and withholding information from regulators. The safety of Cruise’s driverless taxis came into question earlier this month, following an accident in which one of its cars rolled over a woman who had been hit by a human driver and thrown into the road.

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NEW STC6000 HMI plus Control from Pro-Face

Design World

Pro-face announces the NEW STC6000 series of HMI plus control products. This 5.7″ HMI combines PLC functionality integrated with an HMI to create a cost effective, high value machine interface solution. Reduce Machine costs while Increasing performance Reduce component count Eliminate PLC/custom controls Cut remote maintenance costs Eliminate multiple software packages and support Contact a… The post NEW STC6000 HMI plus Control from Pro-Face appeared first on Design World.

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Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Agility & Supply Chain Resilience

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.

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Implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) In Nonprofits Organizations: Benefits And Challenges

Robotics Automation News

Robotic process automation, RPA in short, refers to technological software and systems that help improve productivity and make work easier by mimicking human activities and automatically performing repetitive tasks.

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Honeywell Introduces Experion Solution Suites

Gary Mintchell

I am still trying to compile notes and news from the Connected Enterprise part of Honeywell while this news comes from the process automation side. These new products bring process automation technology and application into the modern realm that MES companies have been exploring—solution suites. I’ve not been able to talk with any end users, but I have to imagine this is helpful in certain applications.

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Encouraging women into engineering careers could tackle UK’s skills shortage

E&T

One programme aimed at sparking the interest of girls in key stage 4 (14 to 16 years old) and sixth-formers has concluded for 2023 and has doubled the take-up – there were 465 participants – from the previous year. The UK Electronic Skills Foundation’s (UKESF’s) Girls into Electronics programme, in collaboration with Apple, was conducted at many of the UK’s leading universities and involved participation from over 100 schools.

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Rockwell Automation Presents: What’s new in hardware at automation fair this year

Design World

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is excited to share what new products are coming to Automation Fair. The company is getting ready to rip the covers off the most innovative and groundbreaking industrial automation hardware in the market. And you are invited to learn… The post Rockwell Automation Presents: What’s new in hardware at automation fair this year appeared first on Design World.

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Unmasking Energy Waste: Manufacturing’s Hidden Inefficiencies and Costly Impacts

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.

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Can 3D printed organs alleviate shortages of kidneys for transplants?

Robotics Automation News

Rising kidney transplant demands underscore a pressing global health concern. While 3D-printed organs promise a potential solution, challenges in printing speed and accuracy persist. In this Q&A interview, Vidmantas Šakalys of Vital 3D provides valuable insights and hints at a “transformative solution on the horizon”.

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Ontario manufacturer receives provincial support to build advanced manufacturing facility

Automation Mag

TNR Industrial Doors, a manufacturer of high-performance rubber, freezer and cooler doors, is investing $40 million investment to build a new advanced manufacturing facility. With this investment, the company – a subsidiary of German-owned Hörmann Group — will build a new 120,000-square-foot facility with advanced automation technology to increase production and reduce costs.

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Uncrewed RAF aircraft to begin UK trials

E&T

The UK’s air and space force is on its way to incorporating autonomous aircrafts into its fleet. Protector is a new uncrewed aircraft capable of carrying out global surveillance and strike operations. It has a wingspan of 79ft and can operate at heights up to 40,000ft. It also has an endurance of more than 30 hours. The first of this new line of aircraft will begin a series of tests at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire this week, with a view to joining the fleet in late 2024.

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Design World

Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is excited to invite attendees to Discover What’s Possible at Automation Fair 2023 in November and will be showcasing its latest offerings in services, systems, and solutions at this year’s event. Automation Fair is a one-of-a-kind annual event, held this year… The post appeared first on Design World.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?