Control.com
JANUARY 23, 2024
Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory floor. Why would someone choose pneumatic over electrical controls?
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 23, 2024
Animated training videos represent a model shift in educational and corporate training. These captivating visual tools combine storytelling, graphics, and animation to convey complex information in an easy-to-understand manner. Animated training videos cater to diverse learning styles by leveraging the power of visuals and narratives, fostering deeper understanding and retention.
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Design World
JANUARY 24, 2024
When a grain blending company realized it was time to upgrade its aging controls originally developed in-house, it looked for just the right combination of PLC and HMI automation to advance its capabilities. The grain production company batches and blends ingredients to produce various livestock feed. Over the years, the operation applied equipment and electrical/electronic… The post Feeding time: HMIs and PLCs help in grain blending application appeared first on Design World.
The Guardian Manufacturing
JANUARY 20, 2024
The country’s net zero transition may not be short of funds. But it desperately requires many more skilled engineers, electricians and workers than it has In recent years, Britain has been busy setting up the scaffolding of the country’s future low-carbon economy. But beyond the Westminster pledges and white papers lies a very practical challenge: where are the workers who will bring the government’s green agenda to life?
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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?
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 26, 2024
A number of consortia and other collaborative groups have sprung up recently to foster standard approaches to new technologies. One such group is the Digital Twin Consortium (DTC). As technology moves more quickly than human organizations, the DTC has announced a liaison agreement in December with the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance. This agreement is not only for the exchange of information but also to bring digitalization and collaboration to the next level.
Automation World
JANUARY 26, 2024
The integration of cybersecurity technology into industrial control applications is crucial for protecting against evolving cyber threats.
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Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 23, 2024
According to data from New York State, Intuition Robotics’ ElliQ has resulted in a 95% reduction in loneliness amongst users. | Source: Intuition Robotics Intuition Robotics Ltd. has unveiled the latest edition of its AI companion for older adults, ElliQ 3. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company said that the social robot has been proven to benefit seniors’ health, social connectedness, and independence.
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 25, 2024
After two years of intense competition, five international finalists have travelled to Abu Dhabi for the final live demonstration phase of the Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC).
Automation World
JANUARY 22, 2024
System Integrator Valiant TMS uses Realtime Robotics tech to reduce cycle time by 17%.
Design World
JANUARY 24, 2024
Synopsys with Ansys may be too big to be acquired by a design software company. By Roopinder Tara | Director of content at engineering.com Synopsys’ acquisition of Ansys for $35B, expected to close the first half of 2025, will be the biggest deal ever in the design and engineering software industry, dwarfing the $4.5B acquisition… The post What good is an Ansys acquisition by an EDA company to designers and engineers?
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 25, 2024
Jacobi Studio is a web app designed to ease robot project setup. | Credit: Jacobi Robotics Jacobi Robotics Inc. today came out of stealth with the launch of a new software product using artificial intelligence to improve the programming time and performance of robot applications. The Berkeley, Calif.-based startup also announced a partnership with Formic Technologies Inc.
E&T
JANUARY 25, 2024
The UK government has announced the recipients of four grants for green heating projects, including one aiming to keep Bolton homes and businesses warm with waste heat from the local sewer.
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 26, 2024
Samsung Electronics has developed what it describes as a “hip-assist robot to advance fitness in the elderly”. EX1, as the robot is called, significantly improves physical functions and balance in older adults, enhancing their quality of life and well-being. With aging, walking function deteriorates, including a decrease in stride length, decreased balance, and decreased propulsion.
Design World
JANUARY 22, 2024
Koford Engineering has introduced a new 36-mm diameter x 43.6-mm long, high power density four pole slotless hall sensor brushless motor. The motor produces an output of 301 watts at 13,300 rpm. weighs only 198 g, and has a peak efficiency of 88%. Typical applications include surgical power tools or aerospace applications. The motor can… The post Koford Engineering’s 36 mm high-performance motor offers versatility for high end applications appeared first on Design World.
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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.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 24, 2024
The ARM Institute supports workforce development and robotics adoption. Source: Adobe Stock The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today announced that the continuation of its cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Manufacturing Technology Program. The $35.4 million agreement will continue the ARM Institute’s funding to support U.S. manufacturing through automation and workforce development through 2028.
Plastics Today
JANUARY 25, 2024
A digital twin can play an essential role in designing a device that aligns with current standards and regulations while anticipating future market needs.
Control.com
JANUARY 25, 2024
Have you ever heard of a relay? Of course you have. There are many different kinds, plus hundreds of different trade lingo names. What are some of the most common, and how do we use them?
Design World
JANUARY 25, 2024
Mitsubishi Electric Automation is proud to launch its FA Integrated Selection tool as a configuration resource for its customers. As opposed to digging through catalogs and manuals to select components that meet system requirements, the tool is designed to do this for customers in a user-friendly way. The FA Selection also allows users to configure… The post Mitsubishi launches tool to match system requirements and streamline quoting process appeared first on Design World.
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 Business Review
JANUARY 21, 2024
Robotics, data, and AI promise to help both sustainability and profitability. Source: Gecko Robotics Robots and artificial intelligence have a significant role to play in maintaining crumbling infrastructure — and they could help bring about a zero-carbon economy while they’re at it. That’s the conclusion of a new report by Gecko Robotics and Rho Impact , which studied how these technologies could reduce the environmental impact of critical infrastructure by bringing them into the digital
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 26, 2024
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the world’s largest robotics and automation trade group, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024. The global advocate for the benefits of automation now represents more than 1280 member companies as it promotes automation technologies and ideas that transform and redefine the business environment.
Fabricating & Metal Work
JANUARY 24, 2024
For over 55 years, Guill Tool has been providing tooling for the aerospace, extrusion, medical, consumer and commercial, defense, wind, oil and energy industries. Due to its years of experience, the company has a highly skilled team of expert machinists and engineers trained in the latest CAD, CAM, CFD and FEA programs. Besides being experts in extrusion tooling, Guill is a major industrial manufacturer who can provide customers with one-stop shopping for their tooling and other select machine s
Design World
JANUARY 23, 2024
Emerson announces that the Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) has elected Andy Duffy as chairperson of its board of directors for 2023-24. In his new role, Duffy will help ensure the organization provides the most value to its members and advances the valve industry at large. Duffy, vice president of sales at Emerson´s discrete automation… The post Emerson executive elected to lead Valve Manufacturer Association of America Board appeared first on Design World.
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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!
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 24, 2024
This lawsuit puts Waymo’s final permit in San Francisco in jeopardy. | Source: Waymo Robotaxis have had a bumpy ride in San Francisco since companies first began giving public rides in February 2022. Now, the city of San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the organization responsible for regulating autonomous vehicles in the state, to drastically reduce the number of robotaxis on the city’s roads, according to The Washington Post.
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 26, 2024
GUSS Automation’s autonomous herbicide orchard sprayer is now available in a 100 percent electric version. Electric GUSS is built to withstand the high standards GUSS Automation produces and is the first electric autonomous herbicide orchard sprayer in the world. This technologically advanced machine is designed to lower operating costs while increasing precision and efficiency.
Modern Machine Shop
JANUARY 23, 2024
Photo Credit: Getty Images I define setup time as the time that elapses from the completion of the last workpiece in the most recent production run to the first acceptable workpiece in the next production run. Anything that occurs while the machine is down between production runs, regardless of the reason for it, must be considered as part of setup time.
Design World
JANUARY 22, 2024
Danfoss Drives has announced that Hannes Leichtfried has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the Drives business segment in North America. With nearly 30 years of experience at Danfoss in Austria and Germany, Leichtfried, an Austrian native, is excited to continue to build the North America Drives business. “I am thrilled about my… The post Hannes Leichtfried named head of Danfoss Drives in North America appeared first on Design World.
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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 Business Review
JANUARY 25, 2024
This image was created using Microsoft’s Bing AI Image Creator. There has been $90 billion invested in robotics companies in the last five years, according to F-Prime Capital’s 2023 State of Robotics Report. With more than 1,250 companies currently within the industry, it can be hard to sift through them all to pinpoint the most exciting startups.
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 26, 2024
Ready Robotics, a provider of operating systems for automation and robotics, is collaborating with Toyota Motor Corporation and Nvidia to bring a “significant leap forward” in industrial robotics.
Plastics Today
JANUARY 25, 2024
Vinny Sastri, who wrote the book — literally — on “Plastics in Medical Devices,” speaks to the ins and outs of process validation for the medtech supply chain.
Design World
JANUARY 25, 2024
METCASE has launched elegant new TECHNOMET-CONTROL aluminum enclosures for electronic control systems, panel PCs, and HMI electronics. They are specifically designed for mounting on standard VESA brackets/arms, walls, machines, and round poles. TECHNOMET-CONTROL is ideal for indoor applications such as industrial machine control, factory processing, security systems, test and measurement, point-of-sale, IIoT, and detection equipment.… The post TECHNOMET-CONTROL VESA-mount enclosures for co
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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