Design World

MARCH 19, 2023

In its wake, the COVID pandemic left lingering supply-chain issues that are still affecting manufacturing and other automated industries. Now some slowdowns at least have cleared. By Lisa Eitel | Executive editor The last few years’ supply-chain issues have featured container ships waiting weeks for cargo unloading; empty shelves at stores; year-long waits for appliances;… The post The automation best addressing supply-chain and labor issues appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

MARCH 21, 2023

This installment in Automation World’s continuing series on key industrial network technologies clarifies what EtherNet/IP is and traces its development as a leading Ethernet-based industrial networking protocol.

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E&T

MARCH 21, 2023

The solar panels will generate around 100,000 tonnes of waste at the end of their life, according to a study led by the University of South Australia. Most solar panels are expected to last around 25 to 30 years before their energy-generation capacity declines significantly. In a new paper, the researchers called for incentives for producers to design solar panels that can be more easily recycled if they are damaged or out of warranty.

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SMMT

MARCH 21, 2023

67% of UK car owners support keeping first MOT test at three years rather than extending to four. 74% say typical MOT cost of £35-£45 is a price worth paying for peace of mind with nine in 10 preferring other ways to save money. Automotive industry calls on government to maintain MOT frequency in its current format. Sector supports measures to bring MOT up to date with revised emissions and ADAS checks.

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In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Design World

MARCH 23, 2023

As automation continues to expand in existing as well as newer applications, the enabling automation technology is evolving to keep pace with these changes. Motors and drives are no exception. In particular, motors have gotten smaller to accommodate space and size restrictions in new, unique applications. There have also been changes to how motors are… The post Automation propels trends in motors and drives appeared first on Design World.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 19, 2023

For young people interested in a career in metal fabrication or another manufacturing sector, the barrier to entry might be a pair of steel-toed boots. That shouldn’t be the case.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 23, 2023

MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) recently held its members meeting online. I was able to sit in as a long-time member. The association made it through the difficult times of the pandemic and losing most of its platinum supporting members. I’m sad about the companies I worked with over 20 years who have dropped away from the organization.

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Design World

MARCH 24, 2023

With the rise of smart farming in agriculture, equipment manufacturers face the challenge of maximizing machine uptime in harsh and extreme environments. Companies are leveraging different types of motion systems to improve reliability in their designs, with technology evolving alongside farming practices. Such systems take advantage of advancements across automation more generally, which includes robotics,… The post Top trends in agriculture and off-highway automation appeared first on De

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The Fabricator

MARCH 22, 2023

Precision metal fabricators now take a holistic and automated view of the blanking process: deburring, part leveling, part removal and stacking—essentially, everything it takes to get a part to the next major operation.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 24, 2023

A startup company called Hengbot has unveiled what it claims is “the world’s first robotic dog with musculoskeletal limbs”.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 22, 2023

Innovation has not died even at the sensor level of automation. This news from Zebra Technologies features a new line of environmental sensors including the new ZS300 sensor, ZB200 Bridge and Android Sensor Discovery app. Using these sensors, manufacturers, wholesalers, transportation and logistics operators in the food, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries now have cloud-based visibility into a range of environmental factors, including temperature monitoring and moisture detection.

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Design World

MARCH 20, 2023

ARRIS — manufacturer enabling high-performance composites at scale with new design latitudes for mass-market consumer products, transportation, and industrial applications — recently signed a contract manufacturing partner (CM) to further increase production part capacity. Additive Molding, a first-of-its-kind manufacturing, materials, and software technology developed by ARRIS, has been scaled from tens of thousands of parts in 2021… The post ARRIS increases additive molding production ca

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Plastics Today

MARCH 21, 2023

Scientists enhance lithium-ion battery performance at the atomic level.

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Plastics News

MARCH 22, 2023

Economics Editor Bill Wood: "At the present time, I am not forecasting either a soft landing or a hard landing this year. But I am not ruling anything out.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 20, 2023

Here is my second piece of news from the foundation level of the enterprise pyramid. I lien’t think I’d write about motor control again. This news from Rockwell Automation announces a complete revision to its Allen-Bradley Branch Motor Control & Protection Solutions. The recent overhaul of its motor control components within its Branch Motor Control & Protection Solution was brought on by the need for updating full systems where components are used to turn on and off motors of all sizes

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Design World

MARCH 23, 2023

Teledyne announces its Sapera Vision Software Edition 2023-03 is now available. Teledyne DALSA’s Sapera Vision Software provides field-proven image acquisition, control, image processing, and artificial intelligence functions to design, develop, and deploy high-performance machine vision applications. The new upgrades include enhancements to its AI training graphical tool Astrocyte 1.40 and its image processing and AI… The post Teledyne adds advanced AI enhancements to its image processing

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 22, 2023

Qualcomm Technologies has launched what it says are “the world’s first” integrated 5G IoT processors that are designed to support four major operating systems, in addition to two new robotics platforms, and an accelerator program for IoT ecosystem partners.

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Plastics News

MARCH 23, 2023

One person was injured March 22 in an explosion and fire at a cumene plant operated by Ineos in Pasadena, Texas.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 20, 2023

Some custom and contract metal fabrication shops grow on the backs of just several large accounts. All seems well, until one of those “whale” accounts pulls its business.

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Design World

MARCH 24, 2023

AutomationDirect announces the addition of IDEM two-hand safety control panels to their safety products portfolio. Two-hand safety control panels, used with a special control monitoring relay, require an operator to use both hands simultaneously during a hazardous operation. This forces operators to keep their hands on the two-hand control actuator and out of harm’s way.… The post Two-hand safety control panels force operators to keep their hands out of harm’s way appeared first on D

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MARCH 21, 2023

Automation has gained significant attention and importance in the realm of digital marketing, and rightfully so. With the rise of technology and the increasing importance of data-driven decision-making, brands are turning to automation tools to streamline their marketing efforts and connect with customers in new and innovative ways.

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Plastics News

MARCH 22, 2023

The outlook for investments in North American shale oil fields; the impact of bank failures and winning designs for your pets.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 23, 2023

Vortex nonwoven abrasives from Norton | Saint-Gobain help shops achieve optimal finishes in fewer steps with increased safety.

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Design World

MARCH 24, 2023

Rittal North America, a global manufacturer of industrial and IT enclosures, introduces the Wire Terminal WT C machine, a fully automated wire processing machine. It enables wires to be processed from bulk with individual wire printing (black, white, and light blue) and then ready for assembly. The core advantages of the new Wire Terminal WT… The post Wire processing 10x faster with Rittal’s new Wire Terminal WT C appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 24, 2023

Personal computers significantly impact how we live, work, and communicate in the twenty-first century. With the development of technology, personal computers have seen substantial improvements in capability, performance, and design. They are now more powerful, faster, and smaller than before.

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Plastics News

MARCH 22, 2023

Lebanon, Ore.-based Entek said the project is its largest investment and "will create up to 642 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2027 and support the growing electric vehicle industry in Indiana and across the United States.

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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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Modern Materials Handling

MARCH 21, 2023

Synkrato (Booth N6256) is showcasing its Digital Twin and AI-Driven Logistics solutions at ProMat 2023

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Design World

MARCH 23, 2023

AMETEK Germany opened a new state-of-the-art Customer Solutions Center in Weiterstadt, Germany, where visitors can find the latest news concerning the company’s many brands, and experience product demonstrations of technologies ranging from the field of elemental analysis, drive technology, optics metrology, and surface measurement. Serving numerous industries including aerospace and defense, automotive, food, pharma and… The post AMETEK Germany opens new customer solutions center appeared

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 23, 2023

Smart Robotics, a warehouse robotics and automation specialist, has launched its Smart Mixed Case Palletizer, an industrial robot pick and place station. Smart Robotics says the system is designed to improve warehouse delivery speed by removing one of the biggest bottlenecks – manual palletizing of mixed products or stock-keeping units (SKUs).

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Plastics News

MARCH 20, 2023

Fresh off being named a finalist for Processor of the Year, Redline Plastics LLC has made an acquisition to boost its rotational molding capacity.

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