MRPEasy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The lean manufacturing methodology chiefly revolves around minimizing production times and raising efficiency by eliminating waste. In this post, we go through the 8 principal wastes in lean manufacturing and see how manufacturing software can help to address them. What is waste in lean manufacturing? In the lean manufacturing methodology, waste is described as any […] The post The 8 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Automation World

MARCH 1, 2023

One of the most common motion applications in automated machinery is linear motion due to its precision capabilities. Guide wheels are often critical to the dependability of such systems, especially in harsh environments.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

By Antonin Deschamps, APEM As more industrial and commercial applications are requiring greater functionality, there is a need for low-profile input devices that enable users to achieve fine control, even in the harshest field environments. Many heavy-duty industrial and commercial applications, despite the large scope and scale of driven equipment, still need delicate operator-initiated control… The post Low-profile, high value: thumbsticks balance toughness and sensitivity appeared first

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 1, 2023

The most appealing aspect of innovation is the thrilling possibilities that it brings. For many years, ERP software appeared to be stable, but cloud, mobile, and Big Data have upended the business.

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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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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Parts can collide with nearly every surface of the press brake. Having a plan and using the right tools can help prevent those collisions and make life easier in the brake department.

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Automation World

MARCH 3, 2023

A collaborative project between Rockwell Automation and Cytiva combines biomanufacturing and automation to create a scalable platform for the pharmaceutical industry’s digital transformation.

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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Join Manufacturing AUTOMATION for the FREE webinar “ Build your automation game plan: Tools to prioritize winning robot projects.” Sponsored by Universal Robots, the webinar airs live on March 29 from 2 pm ET. REGISTER NOW Automation technologies have progressed to the point where the majority of manufacturing businesses have multiple processes that are ready for robotic automation.

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E&T

MARCH 2, 2023

Renewably produced electricity this winter has displaced more than a third of the UK’s entire annual gas demand for power generation, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). Between October 1 and February 28, power generated by wind, hydro and solar reached 47TWh (terawatt hours), the research said. In contrast, generating the same amount of electricity using gas power stations would have required around 95TWh of gas – equal to 110 tankers of liquified natural gas (LNG), wh

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Applying heuristic usability principles is a great strategy to evaluate the usability of your industrial interface graphical design without swapping existing graphical assets.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already started transforming a wide range of industries, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is no exception. As a technology that allows voice and data communication over the internet, VoIP has changed the way businesses and individuals communicate.

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Plastics News

MARCH 1, 2023

Jim Beadle has been with the Baraboo, Wis.-based extruder and injection molder for five years. He previously held positions in finance at retailers Lands' End and Sears.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Robotics investments for the month of January 2023 totaled US $521M, the result of 41 investments. Firms providing robotics solutions for autonomous ground transportation such as sensors, autonomy 'stacks' and 'drivers', and autonomous platforms, was particularly strong. The post January 2023 Robotics Investments Total $521M appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Automation World

MARCH 2, 2023

Realtime Robotics’ RapidPlan software is initially being used by BMW in 3D computer tomography scanning to assure weld quality.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The debate over the UK's long-delayed request to join the EU’s flagship research programme, post-Brexit, has seemingly been solved by a new UK-EU agreement. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said work on associating the UK to the EU’s Horizon Europe research programme will start “immediately” once the wider deal between Brussels and London over the Northern Ireland protocol is implemented.

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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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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

SPE CEO Patrick Farrey says the deal makes sense because SPE and 3Dnatives are both in business to create and disseminate technical information for plastics professionals.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 1, 2023

Thousands of wealthy foreign investors acquire housing in Europe. Most of them choose Spain as the most profitable and interesting destination. In this country, the real estate market has become truly international because Germans, Englishmen and residents of other European countries buy homes here.

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Inductive Automation’s Ignition Cloud Edition shows how not all cloud-based software is software-as-a-service.

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E&T

MARCH 2, 2023

The Department for Transport (DfT) said 117 of the zero-emission vehicles will be rolled out in Yorkshire, Norfolk and Hampshire. The buses will be manufactured in Northern Ireland by Wrightbus and operated by First Bus. FirstGroup, an operator of buses and rail in the United Kingdom, said its capital spending would increase to £120-125m in the full year 2024 as it plans to put in an additional £35m to expand the fleet and electrify the infrastructure.

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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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Plastics News

MARCH 1, 2023

Teel Plastics stood out as a leader in all of the Processor of the Year criteria, including industry and public service, customer relations, employee relations, financial performance and technological innovation.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Setting up a new milling operation has many considerations: tooling, toolholding and workholding selections; workpiece source selection (additive preform, casting, forging or wrought stock); tool path generation; tool life for hard-to-machine materials; and, of course, vibrations. Because the toolholder, spindle, machine and workpiece may be stiff but are never rigid, vibrations and chatter are important topics.

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Automation World

MARCH 1, 2023

Brian Burke of Bishop-Wisecarver explains why guide wheels are often used as a component of linear motion systems in automated machinery and why they're considered critical to the dependability of such systems, especially in harsh environments.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Cardano, also known as ADA, is a decentralized platform that runs smart contracts and DApps (decentralized applications). Cardano was created to provide a more secure and scalable platform for blockchain transactions. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Cardano, examining both the promise and the challenges it faces.

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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!

Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By replicating the gripping of geckos and locomotion of inchworms, researchers have developed a tiny, soft robot that could, one day, assist surgeons from inside the patient’s body.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

REEs are a group of 17 chemically similar metals which got their name because they typically occur at low concentrations (between 0.5 and 67 parts per million) within the Earth’s crust. Indispensable in modern technology – featuring in light-emitting diodes, mobile phones, electric motors, wind turbines, hard disks, cameras, magnets and low-energy lightbulbs, for example – the demand for REEs has increased steadily over the past few decades, and is predicted to rise further by 2030.

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Plastics News

MARCH 3, 2023

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla wants to hire plastics workers and has referred to a new "plastics" plant, but beyond that details are hard to find.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Here is a complete guide on everything to know about choosing the right sports bike for your needs. Getting a sports bike means considering the elements that affect your life directly or indirectly.

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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

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Imperial College London experts warn that even though EVs remove the problem of fuel emissions, society will continue to grapple with particulate matter caused by tire wear.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Inefficient grinding and finishing can damper a metal fab shop’s true productive potential. The right technique, environment, and tools can help.

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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The Victorian government has is urging Victorian training providers to deliver a new “Digital Jobs for Manufacturing” course. Expressions of Interest (EOIs) may be submitted to deliver a 12-week training course in different program streams such as additive manufacturing , computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing, or robotic process automation (RPA).

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 1, 2023

Instagram is an incredibly popular social media platform that allows users to post photos and videos. The downside of this popularity is that the video and audio files uploaded to Instagram are compressed in order to reduce their size for storage and faster uploads and playback.

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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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