Design World

JUNE 4, 2024

Renishaw offers a comprehensive range of non-contact encoders for position and motion control. These vary from open or enclosed optical, magnetic and laser encoders. Discover how our different types of encoder products can meet your industrial automation needs. Renishaw’s high-accuracy and high-quality encoders offer superior reliability, easy installation and are suitable for even the harshest environments.

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The Fabricator

JUNE 5, 2024

On the surface, most metal fabricating companies are producing parts and assemblies, just as they have for years. But underneath, some significant changes are afoot. The 2024 FAB 40 list exemplifies that.

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Automation World

JUNE 7, 2024

Automated inspection machines help manufacturers meet stringent regulatory standards.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 6, 2024

My last post concerned using new technologies for specification development. Extending use cases of technology into other realms of administrative work, this release from Galorath announces their new product, SEERai, an advanced chat-based generative artificial intelligence (AI) built specifically to assist digital engineers and engineering professionals plan and estimate projects.

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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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Design World

JUNE 7, 2024

Both professional and vocational engineering training are evolving with to address skill gaps and workforce-readiness issues. By Lisa Eitel | Executive editor Advancing communication technologies, the COVID-19 pandemic, and new digital-transformation approaches have forever changed the way technical training in manufacturing and automation is conducted.

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SMMT

JUNE 5, 2024

New car registrations up 1.7% in May in 22nd consecutive month of growth. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) market share rises to 17.6% in the month and 16.1% YTD. Retail BEV uptake declines less than overall private market as manufacturers subsidise ongoing transition. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market marked its 22nd consecutive month of growth as registrations rose 1.7% in May, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manu

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E&T

JUNE 4, 2024

‘Bi-mode’ trains that operate on battery power when not using an electrified track could save Britain’s railways £3.5bn and 12 million tonnes of CO2 over a 35-year period, Siemens Mobility has said.

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Design World

JUNE 5, 2024

The IEEE 802.3 single-pair Ethernet (SPE) standards include multidrop and daisy-chain architectures that support applications like automotive, industrial, and smart buildings. In addition, a range of SPE connector standards are available with several environmental classifications and ratings based on mechanical, ingress, climatic/chemical, and electromagnetic (M.I.C.E) attributes.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 5, 2024

Ubtech says its humanoid robots can be used in industrial manufacturing, exhibition halls, warehousing and logistics, commercial office services, home services, and college and research institutions. | Source: Ubtech Technologies Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Corporation, signed an agreement for UBTECH’s Walker S humanoid robot.

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Automation World

JUNE 7, 2024

Ultimation’s previous owner shares his insights on increasing the value of an automation-focused company and how to successfully exit the business.

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SMMT

JUNE 4, 2024

Liverpool hosts SMMT Regional Forum as industry looks to boost British EV production capability on road to net zero. New analysis reveals importance of North West to UK Automotive, responsible for 20,000 jobs with £2.8 billion invested by global brands in region since 2021. Speakers from Bentley Motors, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Leyland Trucks and Stellantis will join hundreds of attendees from across the area.

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Design World

JUNE 5, 2024

When you need to convert rotary motion to linear motion, cam followers offer precision, easy mounting, reliability, and maintenance advantages. Cam followers are among the most simple yet versatile motion control components available, with applications across a broad range of industries. Despite being an essential mechanism, cam followers are often a forgotten product.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 1, 2024

Medbot targets pharmacy deliveries for hospitals and other medical facilities. | Credit: Richtech Robotics Richtech Robotics just unveiled its newest autonomous mobile robot (AMR): Medbot. The mobile robot provides round-the-clock medication deliveries for pharmacy operations. Medbot joins a mature lineup of AMRs designed for specialized operations in autonomous floor cleaning, hotel delivery, and hospitality.

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Automation World

JUNE 3, 2024

Gray Solutions highlights the importance of artificial intelligence in different use cases.

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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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Control.com

JUNE 7, 2024

Teradyne Robotics has opened a 20,000 sq m headquarters in Odense, Denmark. The new facility will enable collaboration between Teradyne's two companies, Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR).

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Design World

JUNE 7, 2024

Softing announces the expansion of its Docker-based edgeConnector product family with the introduction of edgeConnector Allen-Bradley PLC, providing convenient access to data from ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers. With the new Docker-based software module edgeConnector Allen-Bradley PLC, users can easily connect to their ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 4, 2024

Serve has partnerships with Uber Eats, 7-Eleven, NVIDIA, and Delivery Hero, plus DriveU.auto. | Source: Serve Robotics Serve Robotics Inc. is teaming up with DriveU.auto to deploy the company’s connectivity platform into Serve’s commercially deployed robotic fleet. The platform will enhance its ability to monitor its autonomous delivery robots remotely, said Serve Robotics.

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E&T

JUNE 5, 2024

The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) is calling on the next government to prioritise investment in the electrical skills necessary to achieve the UK’s net zero goals.

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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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Plastics Today

JUNE 7, 2024

Water-filtration company Multipore sends Dewey, the Clean Water Superhero, on a mission to save the planet from plastic pollution in the oceans, but a far-less-cute plastic-eating fungus might be more effective in the real world.

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Design World

JUNE 7, 2024

ABB Robotics has launched OmniCore, an intelligent automation platform that is faster, more precise, and more sustainable, to empower, enhance, and futureproof businesses. The OmniCore platform, the result of more than $170 million of investment in next-generation robotics, is a step change to a modular and futureproof control architecture that will enable the full integration… The post ABB launches next-generation Robotics control platform OmniCore appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 5, 2024

A mobile robot based on NVIDIA Isaac Perceptor libraries and RGo perception can quickly be set up in new facilities, operate reliably in any environment, and automate tasks both indoors and outdoors, say the companies. | Source: RGo Robotics RGo Robotics Inc. this week announced it will integrate NVIDIA’s Isaac Robotics technology into its perception platforms.

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The Fabricator

JUNE 7, 2024

Experts reveal that starting a continuous improvement campaign in the welding department isn't as hard as a metal fabrication shop might think. Jason Becker from Underground Metal Works and Brian Engelhardt from MERRILL Technologies (No. 13 on the 2024 FAB 40), weigh in.

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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!

Control.com

JUNE 1, 2024

Yaskawa Motoman has released YMConnect, its latest software development kit (SDK). The new SDK enables users to build custom robotic monitoring and control applications.

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Design World

JUNE 7, 2024

Bison announces the issuance of a patent for its revolutionary RAM Reverse Air Movement Blower Motor. This cutting-edge invention, spearheaded by Senior Director of Technology, David Finkenbinder, overcomes the performance shortcomings of traditional thru-flow air blower motors through its novel design. RAM technology is poised to transform various air moving applications, catering to industries that… The post Bison debuts new RAM reverse air movement blower motor appeared first on Design

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 1, 2024

ETRI’s robotic hand with omnidirectional tactile sensors. | Source: ETRI Researchers from the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) are developing tactile sensors that detect pressure regardless of the direction it’s applied. ETRI is introducing a tactile sensor that fits into a robotic finger with stiffness and a shape similar to a human finger.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

JUNE 7, 2024

Agricultural equipment company plans to move production out of the country in move condemned by workers US workers at John Deere plants have accused the company of acting on “greed” as America’s most famous agricultural equipment company plans to shift more production to Mexico. The company – famous for its green tractors and leaping deer logo – has announced layoffs of several hundred workers over the last several months with more layoffs planned for later this year.

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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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Dinesh Mishra

JUNE 7, 2024

“Meshmix Media collaborated with Laghu Udyog Bharti – Karnataka Chapter to cover the manufacturing ecosystem of Belagavi, exploring the spirit of business owners and how the city is thriving in exports, job creation, and contributing to the bigger mission of ‘Make in India’ and ‘AATMA Nirbhar Bharat’ Mr. Dinesh Mishra, Senior VP , Strategy Meshmix Media, visited Belagavi and interviewed business leaders from diverse industries, highlighting edited excerpts from the

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Design World

JUNE 6, 2024

Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s employees and executive leadership team are assembling 100 Jared boxes, delivered to a local medical center to provide young patients entertainment while they navigate their hospital experience. Mitsubishi Electric Automation is proud to support community organizations through its VISION Committee (Volunteers, Involved, Serving, Identifying, and Organizing Needs).

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 3, 2024

Adapta has developed robots for specific use cases. Source: Adapta Robotics Starting a robotics company is always challenging, as inventors and entrepreneurs scramble to get access to capital and tap the local talent pool. However, identifying the right applications and markets is a good place to begin, according to the co-founders of Adapta Robotics & Engineering SRL.

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Control.com

JUNE 5, 2024

Comau has released an autonomous piece picking solution that utilizes intelligent vision hardware and advanced AI software. The solution enables robots to pick different objects randomly scattered in a bin.

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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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