Automation World
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Lack of program documentation, insufficient knowledge of plant environments, and the disconnect between obsolescence and unplanned downtime must be resolved to optimize the use of automation in manufacturing.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
By Mark Jones My wife, Erin, is now the proud owner of a plug-in hybrid vehicle. It is a purchase intended to make us more sustainable. Like previous purchases intended to reduce our environmental impact, it does not make economic sense. It is not our first hybrid. It is our first lithium-ion battery vehicle, fitting… The post Technical thinking: Debating sustainability losses and gains appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
MachineMetrics positions itself in the analytics space translating from operations to ERP. It has released a scheduling solution called Production Schedule Intelligence touting scheduling accuracy, work-in-process optimization, and on-time delivery. This solution integrates real-time data and predictive analytics into operations connecting directly to both ERP and machines.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
NVIDIA CEO Jenson Huang ended his GTC 2024 keynote presentation backed by images of all of the various humanoid robots currently on the market that are powered by the Jetson Orin computer. | Credit: The Robot Report To be effective and commercially viable, humanoid robots will need a full stack of technologies for everything from locomotion and perception to manipulation.
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Automation World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
In this episode we connect with G Brooks-Zak of Outlier Automation to get insights on software-defined automation and how it can impact manufacturing, including what it means for IT/OT convergence, specific application benefits such as with predictive maintenance and AI, its current use in industry and cybersecurity.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
DigiKey, a global commerce distributor offering a large selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announces that Linda Johnson, executive vice president of operations for DigiKey, has received the WE Unity Award from industry organization Women in Electronics (WE). “It is with great honor and pleasure to recognize Linda Johnson for her… The post DigiKey’s Linda Johnson receives Women in Electronics Unity Award for her positive contributions
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Manufacturing Day is celebrated on Oct. 4 this year. Here’s why it’s important and how PTI Engineered Plastics, Plastics Ingenuity, and Westminster Tool are marking the day.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Organization: Sereact Country: Germany Website: sereact.ai Year Founded: 2021 Number of Employees: 11-50 Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services Generative AI is a groundbreaking technology that was almost impossible to ignore in 2023. While researchers have been finding novel ways to harness generative AI and large language models (LLMs) for robotics, there haven’t been many companies that have been able to commercialize a system combining generative AI and robotics.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
ZEEKR is a new electric vehicle (EV) brand from Geely, a Chinese automotive company. Founded in 2021 in Ningbo, China, ZEEKR provides intelligent premium electric vehicles through new technologies and solutions. As a newly developed automotive maker, ZEEKR aims to create synergy between human and machine, striking a delicate balance between aesthetics and technology.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The EU has announced that over a hundred companies have signed a Pact pledging to use AI responsibly, but while Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI all signed, Apple and Meta have snubbed the initiative.
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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.
Control.com
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Beckhoff has enhanced its TwinCAT PC-based control software with new functions and additional technology packages designed for additive manufacturing and EDM machine applications.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Artificial muscles are powering a new robotic leg developed by researchers at ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS). Inspired by living creatures, the robotic leg jumps across different terrains in an agile and energy-efficient manner. As in humans and animals, an extensor and a flexor muscle ensure that the robot leg can move in both directions.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Construction tech startup Automated Architecture (AUAR) is shipping two of its robotic micro-factories to the U.S. in its first move to expand operations to North America. The first of their kind, AUAR’s micro-factories will be deployed by Rival Holdings, a real estate development and construction firm, to build thousands of sustainable and affordable homes across… The post AUAR ships robotic micro-factories to the US to build sustainable, affordable homes across the Midwest appeared first
SMMT
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The annual party conference season moved to Liverpool this week as the Labour Party hosted its first as the party of power since 2009. We were pleased to meet with new and senior politicians to discuss how the UK automotive industry can support the national growth agenda and the country’s net zero ambitions. Central to that agenda is an industrial strategy, to which Labour has already committed, and which was fleshed out with some detail on the Apprenticeship Levy, energy market reform and Great
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.
Control.com
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Before tuning a motion axis, you must define the axis. If the control system doesn’t understand the axis properties or specifications, it can’t be expected to effectively complete the tuning process.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
SandRob robot can sand, polish, and trim complex shapes of any scale or size, the company said. | Source: Epica International Epica International raised an $18 million growth capital credit facility with various Avenue Capital Group funds. The initial funding of $13.5 million will be used to refinance existing debt, support strategic expansion, and accelerate research and development initiatives.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. will maintain its presence at WEFTEC, the water quality event, in New Orleans, LA, from Oct 5 to 9, 2024. WEFTEC is known for bringing together the world’s industry leaders, technologies, trends, and solutions to improve water quality and operations. To accommodate customers’ unique needs in the water/wastewater industry, Mitsubishi Electric… The post Mitsubishi Electric to exhibit at WEFTEC 2024 in New Orleans, LA appeared first on Design World.
Modern Machine Shop
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Beryllium stock is about 10 times as expensive as aluminum, McKay says. To avoid scrap, the company makes test parts out of aluminum to prove out machining processes and programs before embarking on a beryllium version. Beryllium may be lighter than aluminum, but it’s also a toxic, costly metal that requires machine shops to prioritize quality above speed.
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Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.
Control.com
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
The latest edge-computing controller from Advantech leverages artificial intelligence to speed up control decisions. The controller can be integrated with a carrier stack for even greater edge AI capability.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
EDAP TMS released Focal One in 2013 to treat prostate cancer using ultrasound. | Source: EDAP TMS EDAP TMS SA, a developer of robotic energy-based therapies, and Avenda Health last week announced plans to use Avenda’s Unfold AI to launch the Focal One robotic system for high-intensity focused ultrasound, or HIFU, procedures. The companies signed a collaboration agreement to offer personalized prostate cancer care.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Murrelektronik will showcase two groundbreaking innovations—MVK Fusion CIP Safety and Vario-X IPC—at Booth N-6043 in the North Building, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA during PACK EXPO 2024, from Nov 3-6. These solutions help optimize packaging and process machine installations. The robust MVK Fusion CIP Safety fieldbus module presents a new opportunity to standardize modular processes,… The post Murrelektronik to showcase MVK Fusion CIP Safety, Vario-X IPC at PACK EXPO 2024 appeared fi
i4.0 today
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Productive Machines , a software company enabling the machining industry to reach the best part faster and first time, and MachineWorks , a leading company in CNC simulation and verification, proudly announce their strategic partnership aimed at transforming CAM software with the SenseNC suite of products. This collaboration introduces unparalleled efficiency in machining processes while opening unprecedented revenue streams for CAM software companies.
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Control.com
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The new in-line sensor indicator from Banner Engineering is designed to help users facilitate easy-to-see visual machine status indication and troubleshoot automated systems.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
AUAR’s pop-up factories combine robotics with software to automate the design and construction process. | Source: AUAR Automated Architecture, or AUAR, yesterday said it is shipping two of its Micro-Factories, which feature ABB robotic arms, to the U.S. This is the Bristol, U.K.-based construction technology startup’s first expansion of operations to North America.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in machine vision technology, is pleased to announce its next generation AI-powered BOA3 smart camera for industrial automation and inspection. The new BOA3 smart camera is designed to leverage the best features from previous BOA generations and combine them with new sensor and AI (Artificial Intelligence) inspection technologies… The post Teledyne introduces AI-powered BOA3 smart camera for industrial automation, inspection
Mold Making Technology
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
MMT Team visits Matrix Plastic Products to see moldmaking, injection molding and assembly executed with precision. Mold builder and molder Matrix Plastic Products is a one-stop shop with a legacy of precision dating back to 1978. They’ve evolved from a small moldmaking operation into a full-scale injection molding and assembly powerhouse, specializing in medical, electronics and safety markets. 3 Main Takeaways from our visit: 1.
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Control.com
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Keyence has released its latest next-gen PLC, the KV-X, with an impressive quad-core CPU, providing a machine ops recorder and granting preset access to over 300 peripheral device EDS files.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Researchers at Michigan State University’s College of Engineering are integrating photoelastic gel for vision-based, tactile gel-robots. The goal is to help assistive robots be better at grasping various items. (Courtesy Jiabin Liu.) Research at Michigan State University is focused on teaching robots to use colors to perceive, visualize, and interpret interactions when manipulating objects.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
POSITAL has introduced new versions of its IXARC absolute encoders with the popular Ethernet/IP interface. These new models feature three rotary switches for manual IP address configuration. These, along with diagnostic LEDs, simplify network setup and reduce the risk of configuration errors. Two variants are available: a version with IP54-rated environmental protection features easy access… The post POSITAL upgrades IXARC absolute encoders with EtherNet/IP interface appeared first on Desi
E&T
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
An ammonia-powered tugboat named NH3 Kraken has completed its maiden voyage as part of a research project designed to reduce carbon emissions from shipping.
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Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.
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