Design World

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

EXAIR’s Heavy Duty Line Vac is a compact, quiet, and powerful in-line conveyor that transports high volumes of material through ordinary hose or tube. Commonly used to transfer complex shapes, bulk solids, and waste, the units feature large throat diameters that convey more material over long vertical and horizontal lengths. The conveying rate of this… The post EXAIR’s Heavy Duty Air powered conveyors transport high volumes of material appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The Southland Development Authority is reinvigorating manufacturing in Chicago’s suburbs through programs such as the Metals HUB. Credit: Adobe Stock For decades, the Chicagoland area has played a pivotal role in American manufacturing capability. Unfortunately, the once-strong bastion of manufacturing and fabrication has lost much of its fervor following years of economic stagnation, outmigration, and a declining tax base.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Image: Ryan/stock.adobe.com The evolution of Australia’s defence expenditure from 1949 to 2023 reveals a story of growth, with recent years showing increases. This article includes interactive graphs to help you explore the data in more detail. Australia’s journey toward becoming a military power began in the post-war era. In 1949, just a few years after World War II, Australia’s defence expenditure stood at around AUD $114 million.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The world’s poorest countries will receive a combined $300bn annually by 2035 to help them address the growing impacts of climate change, countries at the COP29 climate conference have agreed.

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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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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Unifor CN Bargaining Committee (CNW Group/Unifor) MONTREAL — Unifor members of Council 4000 and Local 100 at Canadian National Railway (CN Rail) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, with 96% of Local 100 members and 97% of Council 4000 members supporting the mandate, preparing to take action should an agreement not be reached by January 1, 2025. “This overwhelming vote sends a clear message to CN that our members are united and prepared to take action to achieve the

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Farmers across the world are currently faced with some significant challenges, including labor shortages, an increased demand for food, and the need for sustainable solutions. To address these numerous challenges, farmers are turning to advanced technologies to make their farms more efficient.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Automotive systems that impact safety require adherence to the automotive functional safety standard — ISO 26262. Those electronic and electrical systems that are interlinked to use the input from one sensor to provide different functions in the automobile and minimize system cost, have additional safety considerations. To ensure proper and verified capability, the hardware (HW), software […] The post How does ASIL SEooC affect sensors?

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

I remember Digi from many years ago as a networking interface of serial to Ethernet. I lost track of the company for some years. It has become active over the past few years, still working on connectivity. This news concerns further connectivity options. Digi International’s Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M , powered by Digi Axess, has been officially certified for use on the T-Mobile network.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The addition of kernel-based virtual machine capabilities allows users to run concurrent edge workloads with maximum computing reliability.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The Insulator Maintenance Solution uses remote operation technology to reach locations known for their difficult access. | Source: Duke Robotics Duke Robotics Corp. this week announced initial revenue generation from its agreement with the Israel Electric Corp. Per the agreement, the company provides high-voltage insular washing services with its IC Drone.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The devil is in the details Design World’s annual Casebook is one of our favorites. After all, there are few things more satisfying than a well-detailed application story about how a certain set of components and systems solved a specific set of requirements. Such case studies are notoriously hard to procure, in large part because… The post November 2024 Special Edition: Applications Casebook appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Blake Moret deserves credit for many reasons during his tenure as CEO of Rockwell Automation. He has not been afraid to try things. If they don’t work out, he just pivots and tries something else. There was the interlude with PTC and ThingWorx. Rockwell gained some benefit, but in the end the benefits were less than spectacular. He sold the stake and acquired Plex (operations software) and Fiix (maintenance management software) gaining solid cloud-based performers.

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Industry Week

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

More than two years since the signing of the CHIPs Act, funding is finally flowing to some of the mega-projects that the semiconductor bill intended to support.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Renesas said the RZ/T2H MPU provides powerful application processing and fast real-time control. | Source: Renesas Electronics Corporation Renesas Electronics Corp. this week launched the RZ/T2H, its highest-performance microprocessor for industrial equipment. Thanks to its powerful application processing and real-time performance, the RZ/T2H is capable of high-speed, high-precision control of industrial robot motors for up to nine axes, the company said.

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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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Design World

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Teledyne DALSA has introduced Z-Trak 3D Apps Studio, a suite of software tools developed for in-line 3D machine vision applications. Designed to work with Teledyne DALSA’s Z-Trak family of laser profilers, it simplifies 3D measurement and inspection tasks on production lines. Capable of handling 3D scans of objects with varied surface types, sizes and geometric… The post Teledyne launches Z-Trak 3D Apps Studio software tools appeared first on Design World.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

PATLITE Corporation has announced the upcoming release of its GL10 series flashing beacon. This innovative beacon brings multi-color signaling, robust durability, and advanced integration options to industrial applications.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Imagry says its software enables buses to autonomously handle complex situations such as roundabouts. Source: Imagry Autonomous vehicles often rely heavily on prior information about their routes, but new technology promises to improve real-time situational awareness for vehicles including buses. Imagry said its “HD-mapless driving” software stack enables vehicles to react to dynamic contexts and situations more like human drivers.

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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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SMMT

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This week’s announcement of plans to close one of Britain’s oldest automotive factories came as a huge blow, most importantly to the workers at Luton and their families. It is a stark reminder of the intense pressure the entire industry is under in the transition to net zero, with recent news of closures and cutbacks at manufacturers and suppliers in the UK and globally.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Power and control interruptions are, at best, problematic. In some applications, it’s catastrophic. Learn about redundancy for the system, power supplies, control devices, and network topologies.

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MRPEasy

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

David Nayan, CEO of German wellness company Nayure, says that MRPeasy is probably the best decision a starting business can make: “Do not hesitate and just get started. I would encourage any size of business to try this out.” A holistic approach to wellness products After working more than 10 years in wellness products manufacturing, […] The post Essential Oils Producer Distills Success with MRP software appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Image: Combilift Combilift Managing Director Martin McVicar and Australia Country Manager Chris Littlewood on the company’s free warehouse design service. A top-of-the-line forklift can’t solve for poorly managed warehouse space. That’s why Combilift solves for both. “We manufacture forklift trucks,” said Combilift managing director Martin McVicar. “But beyond that we see ourselves as offering warehouse solutions.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Soft N Dry Diapers Corp. (CNW Group/Soft N Dry Diapers Corp.) TORONTO and FRANKFURT — Soft N Dry Diapers Corp. , a manufacturer of tree-free disposable diapers, announces the appointment of Dr. Tanja Hacker to its Board of Advisors. With experience in retail strategy and sustainability throughout Europe, Dr. Hacker brings a background in retail private label innovation, supply chain optimization and sustainability.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For mold work, a VMC offers the most effective design for machining complex shapes and surfaces. Spindle construction, thermal stability, and bed and column design are more important considerations than horsepower and torque. Source (All images) | Hwacheon Machinery America Inc. Speed, precision and stability are the key attributes of a mold machine.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Learn about various ways to activate directional control valves for fluids using manual input, air pilot sources, and electrical controls. Sometimes, valves even use a mix of multiple power sources.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Image: moodboard/stock.adobe.com Supply Queensland, a groundbreaking online platform developed by Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) and powered by BenchOn, is set to revolutionise Queensland’s manufacturing industry. This innovative supply chain and skills mapping portal connects local manufacturers with major projects, contractors, buyers, and fellow manufacturers, offering numerous benefits.

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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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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Explore Cisco Black Belt Distribution Academy's new updates! Enhance your skills with role-based enablement, new content, and a streamlined learning experience, empowering distributors to excel in supporting Cisco technologies.

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Drushal Fabricating owner Jeff Drushal discusses some of his more notable metal art projects, the creativity that is common among welders, and his Michigan shop.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Beckhoff has just released their EP3751-0260 EtherCAT Box module featuring a built-in 6-axis MEMS sensor, which combines a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope, ideal for AGVs and robotics applications.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Vast’s 1.1MW demonstration project in Forbes, New South Wales Image: Vast Renewables / Wilkinson Butter Vast Renewables has signed an updated funding agreement to access up to $30 million of its existing $65 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (“ARENA”). The funding will support Vast’s green technology manufacturing and project development activities as it deploys its concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) solution to deliver the clean, dispatchable power and heat that the

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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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