Design World

MARCH 4, 2023

Discrete automation’s edge devices include actuators, sensors, and connectivity components such as gateways and motor-mounted controllers. Many of these components feature computational capabilities to minimize data bandwidth and latency issues associated with legacy versions of centralized control. Their installation at the furthest reaches of automated equipment means their processing power is situated to filter and… The post Top industrial connectivity and digital-transformation trends:

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Automation World

MARCH 7, 2023

The new Process Health component of Seeq Workbench applies analytics and machine learning to complex production, quality and optimization procedures in process manufacturing.

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SMMT

MARCH 6, 2023

Britain’s new car market rises 26.2% in February, in seventh consecutive month of growth. Battery electric deliveries rise 18.2%, with all plug-in cars taking almost a quarter market share. Plug-in uptake set to near half a million units in 2023, but Spring Budget measures needed to ensure a fair net zero transition for UK motorists. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE UK new car registrations grew by 26.2% in February as 74,441 new cars joined Britain’s roads, a

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The Fabricator

MARCH 10, 2023

Fabricating aluminum brings with it a few challenges unique to bending and forming—getting sharp bends without cracking, reducing or eliminating galling, and preventing marking. Three press brake bending experts offer their assistance.

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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

MARCH 9, 2023

By Mark Jones On the second pull, there was a cloud of white smoke and the engine sputtered to life. My 20-year-old snowblower was ready to tackle the fresh snow. The 2-cycle fumes hitting my face come with twinges of guilty. I don’t need to use the snowblower. My trusty snow shovel offers a fumeless,… The post Time saved on energy consumed appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

MARCH 6, 2023

To maintain uptime, ensure compliance, and maximize the use of skilled labor, more facilities than ever are centralizing production control and monitoring.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 9, 2023

Fraser Atkinson, CEO and Brendan Riley, President with the EV Star refrigerated box truck LOS ANGELES — GreenPower Motor Company Inc., announced the delivery of its first refrigerated box trucks to the University of California San Diego. “GreenPower has expanded its offering of purpose-built, all-electric commercial vehicles with the addition of the best-in-class, EV Star Refrigerated Box Truck,” said GreenPower Vice-President of Medium Duty & Commercial Vehicle Sales Claus Tritt

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Design World

MARCH 4, 2023

In the first part of this series, we heard from industry experts about discrete automation’s edge devices; efforts to promote standards for increased system compatibilities and interoperabilities; and the rise of fog computing as well as industrial uses for wireless technologies such as 5G. In this follow-up piece, we detail the holistic approaches needed for… The post Top industrial connectivity and digital-transformation trends: Part 2 of 2 appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

MARCH 8, 2023

Fluke's cloud-based thermal imaging workflow software—called Baseline—automates route execution and reporting to optimize asset maintenance.

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Plastics News

MARCH 8, 2023

At the space draw for NPE2024, set for May 6-10, 2024, in Orlando, Fla., more than 1,100 exhibitors snapped up 1.02 million square feet of space for 1,259 booths for the event from the Plastics Industry Association.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 10, 2023

Dynamic beam laser (DBL) technology might be a harbinger in the industrial lasers arena. No longer static, the laser beam can be shaped, sequenced, and focused in multiple ways to suit an application’s and metal fabrication shop's needs.

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Design World

MARCH 7, 2023

Endress+Hauser has announced the opening of a new 48,000 ft2 Indianapolis, Indiana-based regional logistics hub, marking a further milestone in the company’s project aimed to boost the fulfillment of customer orders and satisfaction on a local and global scale. “This new regional logistics hub will allow us to move products through a global network regardless… The post Endress+Hauser opens new regional logistics hub in Indiana appeared first on Design World.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 6, 2023

Collaboration to recycle LLDPE for food packaging, PepsiCo trial for paper-based multipack packaging, prize-winning tech for flexibles recycling, Constantia acquires Drukpol Flexo.

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Plastics News

MARCH 9, 2023

The U.S. government's lead negotiator on the global plastics treaty told an industry conference about changes that could be coming from the agreement and outlined U.S. priorities.

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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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The Fabricator

MARCH 6, 2023

As it tries to do more with less, Raytec Fabricating combines its new panel bender with its punching/shearing machine to create an automated fabricating system in its New Holland, Pa.-based job shop.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 10, 2023

Today, automation is revolutionizing productivity and bringing other benefits across almost all industries. Agriculture is also shifting from manual labor towards a highly automated model where almost no workers are required on site.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 9, 2023

In partnership with suppliers, recyclers, and researchers, the automaker is investigating ways to close the loop on materials such as plastic, steel, aluminum, and glass.

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Plastics News

MARCH 7, 2023

Alpek will transfer Cooper River's PET resin production to its other sites, officials said, enabling annual cost reductions of around $20 million and improvements in capacity utilization.

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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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The Fabricator

MARCH 7, 2023

For metal fabricators considering adding powder coating capabilities, they need to understand what they are getting into. It’s not as easy as just adding equipment.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 9, 2023

Digital communication insights Digital communication has exploded in the last few decades and the trend will continue as hardware and software advances continue happening. Machine learning (ML), deep learning, cryptography and other advanced algorithms can be implemented into so many devices. Digital technologies have evolved in the past 20 years, and things that were unconceivable a couple of decades ago, right now are being adopted and taken as common standards.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 7, 2023

NAPCOR study shows PET plastic bottles create less solid waste, use less water during production, and generate fewer emissions than their aluminum and glass counterparts.

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Plastics News

MARCH 7, 2023

The American Chemistry Council has a new report out showing that, on average, from 2012 to 2021 the amount of plastics in the car increased by 16 percent 411 pounds.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 8, 2023

DeIla Ray’s welding career has taken her from North Dakota to Missouri, from pipelines to welding labs, and from starting a small business to advocating for women in the manufacturing industry.

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E&T

MARCH 9, 2023

A global dataset of ocean plastic pollution between 1979 and 2019 has been collated by Marcus Eriksen and colleagues from non-profit group The 5 Gyres Institute. Improved understanding of plastic accumulation in the oceans to date could provide a “critical baseline” to help address this form of pollution, the researchers said. Previous studies have focused primarily on northern-hemisphere oceans near the world’s most industrialised nations, while other studies have found increases in ocean plast

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 5, 2023

fruitcore robotics has unveiled what it describes as a new “all-rounder” industrial robotic arm – the Digital Robot HORST1000, which has a payload of up to 8 kilograms. The robot also has a reach of 1,018 millimeters, and short cycle times.

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Metrology

MARCH 7, 2023

As manufacturers lean more and more into automation, the only way to measure the success of their efforts is with … measurement. Investments in metrology, like other forms of automation, The post Metrology: Automation’s Unsung Hero appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Plastics Today

MARCH 10, 2023

Workforce development remains the number-one issue for US mold makers, but its dominance is shrinking as other challenges come into view, according to a business report from the American Mold Builders Association.

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E&T

MARCH 9, 2023

The number of smaller pieces of space debris currently in orbit is thought to number more than 100 million. Due to their colossal orbital speeds, even small pieces can pose a threat to satellites and spacecraft, several of which have been damaged or destroyed already. The number of satellites in orbit is expected to increase from around 9,000 today to over 60,000 by 2030.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 7, 2023

The global Covid-19 pandemic has given a massive boost to remote work, with a large number of companies choosing a fully-remote or hybrid mode of work. While this system is beneficial for employees, it is also quite easy for people working from home to get distracted and lose track of time during work hours.

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Metrology

MARCH 8, 2023

As a family-owned company, WENZEL has been thinking long-term and across generations since its founding 55 years ago. “We want to make things better through our actions and then pass The post Wenzel Brings Sustainability To CMMs With Its EcoLine Series appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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