Foley

MARCH 29, 2023

The ever-resilient manufacturing sector has been bruised (and some might say battered) in recent years, through the pandemic, raw material shortages, increased labor costs, rising interest rates, and Russia’s war against Ukraine. Below are the three likely disruptors manufacturers face at the outset of 2023, and tips for surviving (or even thriving) in the face of what Foley and Lardner’s manufacturing sector attorneys see coming down the road: More manufacturers will suffer financia

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Electronics Weekly Manufacturing

MARCH 30, 2023

Open-source licencing needs a re-think in the face of intellectual property abuse, according to open-source advocate Josef Prusa, founder of 3D printer maker Prusa Research, which publishes full design files for its products. While Prusa concentrates on the stifling effect of open-source leeches on innovation in the 3D printer world, his comments are applicable more.

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Chris Hohmann

MARCH 27, 2023

The Lean Toolbox Sixth Edition: A Sourcebook for Process Improvement by John Bicheno and Matthias Holweg is out. Published by Picsie Books on the very first days of January 2023, the new book counts 360 pages compared to the 342 pages of the previous edition and weighs 617 grams (1.

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Design World

MARCH 30, 2023

AutomationDirect has added 300V Atlas Type AWM (appliance wire material) wire that is commonly used for appliance wiring, control cabinets, and machine tool applications. This new wire meets the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA Standard 79 requirements and is made in the USA. Atlas Type AWM wire consists of a tinned copper single conductor… The post AutomationDirect has added Atlas Type 300V AWM Wire, covered with a PVC outer jacket appeared first on Design World.

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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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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 28, 2023

36 robotics investments accounted for US $620M, with funding for firms providing drone enabled data and analytics services particularly strong. The post February 2023 Robotics Investments Total $620 Million appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Canadian Metalworking Magazine

MARCH 29, 2023

Market Intelligence Keep up with protests, riots, and strikes across the Web Tracking the ever-changing nature of protests can be a daunting task. Today, we are excited to release two new Feedly AI models: Protests and Violent Protests. They help security analysts track riots, strikes, and rallies that pose a risk to a company’s assets and employees.

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Design World

MARCH 29, 2023

COVAL has decided to join the Piab Group. COVAL is a major global player in vacuum automation components and systems. With more than 35 years of history, COVAL adds a solid portfolio of premium products, highly experienced and skilled employees, a strong brand known for the highest quality standards, and many new customers to Piab… The post COVAL joins the Piab Group appeared first on Design World.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 31, 2023

Photo Credit: Meltio Meltio seeks to bring affordable wire-laser metal 3D printing systems to a variety of end markets — automotive aerospace, machine shops, railway, military, naval, mining and more — for applications across industrial prototyping, mold and die, one-offs, short runs, mass manufacturing, maintenance, cladding and repair.

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Plastics News

MARCH 31, 2023

Backers of the Biden administration's new stretch goals for bioplastics manufacturing are advocating for things like renewable chemicals tax credits and support for biorefineries and composting infrastructure. Some see vehicle electrification helping bioplastics growth.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 26, 2023

As the Western Australian government prepares to launch its new $2.5 million defence industry grants program, industry stakeholders are being invited to provide feedback on the expression of interest document before applications open. The new Defence Industry Reskilling and Upskilling Grants will support the development and delivery of new, customised or existing education and training products to meet the defence industry’s current and emerging workforce needs.

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Design World

MARCH 30, 2023

Clean air and water are essential for life. Protecting these valuable, and in many cases, limited essential elements, starts with sensors to detect threats from intentional or unintentional contamination. Today, available sensing technologies target different locations/areas to ensure the safe ongoing supply of fresh air and water. Using a variety of different sensing techniques, the […] The post How can sensors protect vulnerable areas?

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E&T

MARCH 27, 2023

It will be second nature to the engineering mindset that digital twins, as Peter Coveney and Roger Highfield point out in their introduction to ‘Virtual You: How Building Your Digital Twin Will Revolutionize Medicine and Change Your Life’ (Princeton University Press, £25, ISBN 9780691223278) “have been used to help create wind turbines, oil rigs, cars, jet engines, aircraft, spacecraft and more besides.

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Plastics News

MARCH 27, 2023

Lessons from an all-pro salesperson If you were looking for a mentor to learn the ropes of selling plastics products, Ed Rich would be a great choice. I worked with Ed for more than 26 years. We first met at Plastics News , where he sold classified ads. Later he became sales director for PN 's sister brand Urethanes Technology International and its trade shows.

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Metrology

MARCH 26, 2023

Keyence has launched its high-precision LM-X multisensor measuring solution offering optical, laser, and touch-probe measurements in a single compact unit. The Keyence LM-X Series multisensor measurement system provides high-accuracy measurement The post Keyence Launches Multisensor Measurement System appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 29, 2023

SGS, a testing, inspection and certification company, has launched a new advanced slide test protocol that uses “PROF” – short for “SGS Performance Factory” – to assess the performance and durability of furniture drawers.

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E&T

MARCH 30, 2023

The UK has presented a new, more detailed plan for investing in affordable, clean, homegrown power to mark what has been informally dubbed 'Green Day'. The government was required to present one such scheme after a court ruling found that the country's net-zero strategy is "unlawful", as it failed to show how the policies included in the plan would contribute to achieving the legally-binding 2050 emissions targets.

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Plastics News

MARCH 27, 2023

An industry plan to extend a special chemical recycling permit zone in Illinois has hit a roadblock. The zone includes facilities under consideration by Ineos Styrolution and ExxonMobil.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 28, 2023

Storage of renewable energy will be essential to Australia’s net zero transition but will require significant investment, according to the latest roadmap released today by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. The Renewable Energy Storage Roadmap shows that storage capacity must grow significantly over the coming decades to keep pace with rapidly rising electricity demand, which is projected to increase as building and transport industries electrify.

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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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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 29, 2023

New technologies are gracing the industrial sector on a daily basis. Many factories and plant manufacturing companies are automating their operations with robotic solutions. One incredible technology you may need to be well-acquainted with is palletizing. It refers to the operation of loading an object on a pallet or similar device.

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E&T

MARCH 30, 2023

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), factories made an additional 8,050 cars year-on-year during the month after two years of difficulty acquiring enough semiconductors. The chip shortage was largely caused by Covid-related supply chain disruptions and the increase in demand that followed the move to remote working. The ongoing trade war between the US and China also played a role in restricting supply.

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Metrology

MARCH 26, 2023

The automotive industry has the largest number of robots working in factories around the world: Operational stock hit a new record of about one million units. This represents about one The post One Million Robots Work in Automotive Industry Worldwide – New Record appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Plastics News

MARCH 27, 2023

The PET maker and recycler has committed $1.5 billion for short-term goals and expects to spend a similar amount or more to meet end-of-decade recycling plans.

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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 Automation News

MARCH 28, 2023

When you think of robotics, what comes to mind? If you’re a sci-fi buff, you might automatically think of The Terminator. After all, it’s a great movie and probably made you excited for what was to come. But the thing is, technology has come a long way since then.

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E&T

MARCH 30, 2023

Over 1,300 people, including several notable technology experts, have asked AI labs to pause all large-scale AI experiments for at least six months, in an open letter issued by the Future of Life Institute. The letter stresses that AI labs are currently locked in an “out-of-control race” to develop and deploy machine-learning systems “that no one – not even their creators – can understand, predict, or reliably control.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 30, 2023

Martinrea’s fast-growing plant in Hopkinsville, Ky., needed to expand press capacity, so it installed two large mechanical transfer presses and built a new building to house them.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 30, 2023

This coming October 10 and 11, Modern Machine Shop will host TASC – The Automated Shop Conference. This technical conference is targeted toward small- and mid-sized machine shops (50 employees or fewer) on or about to take the journey toward lights-out machining and automating mid- to high-volume production. I’ve had the chance to start thinking about a major question related to the conference: How do the shopfloor automation capabilities at large OEMs differ from those available to

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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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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 31, 2023

What if you could make a strong, stable metal item for a cheap price? Metal fabrication is the process of preparing metal for use in a production process. The manufacturing process begins with a design from a client. Then, the design is modified to meet the requirements.

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E&T

MARCH 28, 2023

The high levels of the pollutant represent a dramatic increase on similar surveys carried out just six years ago. Research also showed the presence of a species of shrimp not normally found this far north, which could be an indicator of climate change and warming seas. The data was collected during summer 2022 by teams competing in the GB Row Challenge, a 2,000-mile event that circumnavigates Great Britain.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 29, 2023

Detroit welder-fabricator Josh Welton says welding opened doors for him, including the world of art. He ponders his evolution as a welder and a skilled tradesman and asks readers to think of their evolution as well.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 29, 2023

To make what it claims is the lightest augmented reality (AR) eyeglasses on the market, Beijing LLVision Technology landed on Sabic’s Ultem polyetherimide during the material selection process.

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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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