Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
Prototyping is a critical step in the manufacturing process. It plays a vital role in product development, validation, and refinement. By using prototypes, manufacturers can test and validate their product designs before moving forward with full-scale production, which can save time and resources in the long run.
Automation World
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
As supply chains become increasingly perceived as strategic tools for business performance and growth, simulation technologies can help govern logistical calculations among entities and help those entities adjust to changing circumstances.
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Design World
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Mechanical and plant engineering is an important industry, many well-paid jobs depend on it in Europe. To be competitive in the long term, it needs knowledge of production processes, physics and digital tools for new business models. European machines sell all over the world. However, margins are low and often one-off. Mechanical engineering needs new,… The post Hannover Fair preview: Lenze’s Nupano bridges IT and OT worlds appeared first on Design World.
SMMT
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
British car production stable in January, down -0.3% with just 215 fewer units made. Output for export declines -1.5% while volumes for UK market rise 5.6%. Electrified vehicle production charges ahead, up almost 50% to a total of 28,329 units. UK car production was stable in the first month of 2023, with output down just -0.3% to 68,575 units, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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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?
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
It is without a doubt that we live in a society that depends so much on technology. Therefore, it is really important to be aware of all the current tech trends so that you could keep up to speed as well.
Automation World
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
With its D/3 Distributed Control System, NovaTech addresses the processing industry’s adoption of a standards-based approach to alarm management to avoid alarm flooding.
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The Fabricator
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Columnist Caleb Chamberlain discusses lessons learned in sheet metal nesting and inventory management, and how high-product-mix job shops can better use data.
E&T
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
UK drivers will benefit from an additional £56m in public and industry funding for increasing electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the country. A total of 2,400 new chargepoints will be installed in locations such as Cumbria, Norfolk, Oxfordshire and West Sussex, the DfT has announced, as part of the 'Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure' (LEVI) pilot scheme.
Automation World
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Why upgrading to modern, scalable, and manageable infrastructure should be considered as part of any smart manufacturing initiative.
Design World
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
XR expert Holo-Light will showcase the new, enhanced version of its Augmented Reality Engineering Space AR3S at Hannover Fair April 17-21, 2023, in hall 15, booth F71. In exclusive demos, visitors will experience how immersive technologies simplify and accelerate product development and how to collaborate across Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).
NIST Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Detailed virtual copies of physical objects are opening doors for better products across automotive, health care, aerospace and other industries.
Control Engineering
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Today, the industrial internet covers multiple verticals from manufacturing (whose products are placed into every vertical) to retail (which is normally considered to be merely point-of-sale, but can be connected to global supply chains, changing the business requirements significantly). It is deep in that multiple layers—from control of actuators through connectivity via gateways to big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to the business application—are needed.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
The world of web development has undergone significant changes in recent years, with new technologies and tools constantly emerging to help streamline the development process. One of the most significant developments in this area is the growing role of automation.
Design World
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
AMETEK Abaco Systems and Rockford Xellerix have announced a strategic sales partnership at IDEX 2023. The partnership combines Rockford Xellerix’s extensive Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) customer base reach with Abaco’s 30 years of international commercial open architecture computing and rugged embedded electronics innovation. The sales partnership focuses on commercial, as well as air, land, and… The post AMETEK Abaco Systems and Rockford Xellerix announce sales partnership at IDEX 2023
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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.
SMMT
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
January CV production increases 35.6% to 9,299 units, the best start to a year since 2012. Output rises for both domestic and overseas markets, up 36.2% and 35.1% respectively. Exports drive growth, with nearly six in ten CVs built for international markets. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 35.6% in the first month of 2023, with 9,299 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lines, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMM
The Fabricator
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Conventional wisdom in lean manufacturing says that material handlers should stage tools and material for operators. The less wasted movement operators make, the better. Still, how does this affect shop culture and idea generation? It's worth putting more value in talking a communication in the metal fabrication job shop.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
EEM (Employee Experience Management) is a big warm hug for your employees. From onboarding to career development, it covers everything that makes your team feel appreciated and motivated. Unfortunately, many organizations need help to implement effective EEM strategies, leading to unhappy employees and high turnover rates.
Design World
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Exair’s HollowStream Liquid Atomizing Spray Nozzle won two 2022 New Product Awards from Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Protection in their Dust Control and Pollution Control categories. Exair’s HollowStream Spray Nozzles provide a hollow cone spray pattern for pressurized liquids. They are applied to solve cooling, cleaning, foam breaking, rinsing, and dust suppression applications… The post HollowStream Liquid Atomizing Spray Nozzle wins awards appeared first on Design
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.
Dinesh Mishra
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
AI is a game-changer for enterprises. From risk analysis to operations, it has the potential to transform almost every aspect of how companies handle their business. However, when it comes to something as expansive and complicated as machine intelligence, it becomes important to make sure that the technology is deployed in the right way and only across areas where maximum value can be attained.
The Fabricator
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
During these days of climbing inflation, tube producers are looking at all aspects of the production process to possibly save costs. One area that deserves a closer look is the use of high-frequency welding.
Robotics Automation News
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
Assets, both tangible and intangible, are a major and valuable investment in your business. Asset management software provides you with a centralized platform that enables smooth asset tracking and allows you to have greater visibility of your assets. This helps improve asset management processes like maintenance, tracking, cost optimization, and more.
Design World
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Algae are small climate savers. Even in their natural state they are extremely efficient photosynthesizers and absorb ten times more carbon dioxide (CO₂) than land plants. In bioreactors equipped with appropriate sensors, control technology and automation, the efficiency of algae can be increased to a hundred times that of land plants. This shows that they… The post Hannover Fair preview: Festo’s PhotoBionicCell and its automated cultivation of biomass 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!
E&T
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Electrical experts, including a former employee of one the UK’s major power networks, have told E&T that there is a real risk of deadly gas explosions and fires in the UK due to an increasingly common fault on the electricity network. They argue that the Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) must acknowledge the risks of neutral current diversion (NCD) so that a programme of testing can be implemented - and lifesaving upgrades made to the grid.
Mold Making Technology
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Photo Credit: StackTeck Systems StackTeck Systems Ltd. is a global provider of integrated plastic molding solutions for the injection molding industry. From product and mold design to complete automation systems and systems integration, StackTeck develops injection molds and systems that provide effective and efficient production solutions. Through technical innovation in mold bases, quick product change (QPC) and multilevel stack molds, StackTeck differentiates itself by delivering high product
Plastics News
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
A coalition of industry and environmental groups could be finding common ground for a "difficult but not impossible" push for a bottle bill in Washington.
Design World
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
In an evolution of its industry-renowned FORPHEUS AI-based table tennis robot, OMRON will show, for the first time at Hannover Fair, how the emerging concept of harmonized automation can be applied in an industrial context to help ease labour shortages. The highlight of OMRON’s booth, celebrating 90 years of innovation, will be a flexible assembly… The post Hannover Fair preview: OMRON uses AR glasses for digital twin assembly experience 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.
The Fabricator
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Members of the AWS D1 Committee on Structural Welding try to dispel misconceptions related to the D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
E&T
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Research conducted by BCS, the chartered institute for IT, found that 62 per cent of professionals believe that chatbots like ChatGPT will make it harder to mark students’ work fairly. ChatGPT is a large-language model (LLM) which can answer questions in a seemingly natural way and is trained on a massive data set. It has been shown to be able to create passing-grade answers at university level - including passing law exams at one university - but it is fallible.
Plastics Today
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Manufacturers trying to leave China increasingly view Mexico as an attractive base of operations to serve the North American market. Pulling out of China the wrong way, however, can have serious consequences.
Design World
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
From industrial automation to autonomous vehicles to care robots, mastering the challenges of the future will require powerful 3D sensors that capture their surroundings quickly, comprehensively, and with millimeter precision. A technological innovation from Pepperl+Fuchs in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT enables maximum precision and performance — while remaining highly cost-efficient.… The post Hannover Fair preview: Pepperl+Fuchs’ innovative
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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