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The Beginner’s Guide to Automation: Maintaining Your System

Control.com

It's important to keep your system up and running without regular intervention. While every system requires maintenance, never overlook the critical importance of tools and training for the operators.

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Low-Code: Why It’s No Longer Just an IT Tool

Automation World

Automation World spoke with Ray Kok, CEO at Mendix, a Siemens business that provides a low-code platform for app development to learn how manufacturers are using low-code apps to modernize legacy systems and add new capabilities.

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How do 224 G connectors support AI/ML training in hyperscale data centers?

Design World

224 Gigabits per second (Gbps) pulse-amplitude modulation 4-level (PAM 4) technology is foundational for the hyperscale data centers needed for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) training and implementation. This article begins by examining the multiple uses of 224 G connectivity in servers and storage devices. It then considers how multiple 224 G lanes […] The post How do 224 G connectors support AI/ML training in hyperscale data centers?

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SCADA Is Changing the Game

Gary Mintchell

Long-time acquaintance Travis Cox, Inductive Automation Chief Technology Evangelist, writes in Efficient Plant magazine (check it out—I had a very small part in that a long time ago and run by some friends) that SCADA is Changing the Game. An engineer at a Phoenix Contact event approached me about 20 years ago. “You!” he exclaimed. “It’s all your fault.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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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Realtime Robotics Optimization system for workcell motion planning wins IERA recognition

Robotics Business Review

The Optimization system generates motion plans and avoids collisions in multi-robot workcells. Source: Realtime Robotics While conventional manufacturing involves robots working along a well-defined production line, software can enable multiple robots to work together more closely without collision for more complex and flexible processes. Realtime Robotics this week said it has won the Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation, or IERA, Award for its Optimization system.

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Device Management Must Change As Industry Changes

Automation World

With device management software, reliability teams gain real-time visibility into the health and configuration of plant devices, facilitating predictive maintenance.

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NTT DATA and Zebra Technologies Drive Global Private 5G Adoption

Gary Mintchell

Zebra Technologies has assembled an interesting group of technology companies. Far from its printer days, it promotes wireless infrastructure and worker empowerment often. Seemingly like most technologies, private 5G systems impact on manufacturing plants takes time to reach a critical mass. Relevant press releases come my way more often lately. This news includes NTT Data announcing a strategic partnership with Zebra Technologies to accelerate innovation in the 5G device ecosystem (the current

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Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid lands first official job

Robotics Business Review

Agility Robotics continues to have a leg up in the humanoid race. The company today signed a multi-year deal with GXO Logistics Inc., the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, to deploy its Digit humanoids in various logistics operations. The first official deployment of Digit is already up and running, generating real revenue for Agility Robotics , the inaugural RBR50 Robot of the Year winner.

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Why Pneumatics Remain an Automation Mainstay

Automation World

Greater intelligence, coupled with cost and sustainability advantages, keep pneumatic motion control a staple of modern automation.

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ATEX Cabinet Coolers provide a rugged solution for hazardous locations

Design World

EXAIR’s Cabinet Cooler Systems provide a rugged, industrial-duty solution for cooling and purging electronic cabinets. These low-cost, CE-compliant Cabinet Cooler Systems can be installed in minutes and are available in sizes up to 5,600 Btu/hr. The company offers ATEX Cabinet Cooler Systems for use with purged and pressurized electrical control panels within ATEX-zoned areas.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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GreenPower delivers electric bus produced in West Virginia mfg. facility and provides updates

Canadian Manufacturing

GreenPower delivered the first Type D BEAST zero-emission school bus manufactured at its West Virginia plant to the Kanawha County (WV) School District. SOUTH CHARLESTON — GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, delivered the first Type D BEAST school bus manufactured at the Company’s South Charleston, West Virgini

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Pushing the limits of warehouse inventory management

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast · Pushing the limits of warehouse inventory management In Episode 155 of The Robot Report Podcast , Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the news of the week. On today’s episode, we catch up with Oana Jinga, co-founder, Chief Commercial and Product Officer for Dexory to learn all about the Dexory warehouse inventory management solution.

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AI Capabilities Added to IFS Cloud

Automation World

The newest update to IFS Cloud includes an AI Copilot to help users understand operations data across a company’s supply chain as well industry-specific tooling for maintenance and regulatory compliance.

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Digital transformation and the workforce: a discussion with Deloitte

Design World

At the 2024 Digital Transformation Forum in Boston, Design World sat down with Deloitte’s Asi Klein, managing director of industrial products and construction, and Matthew Fox, senior manager, to discuss trends in workforce development. Here’s a video of the discussion and a Q&A article below. What are the major workforce trends you’re seeing in manufacturing?

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

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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Exam markers unable to detect AI answers in university papers

E&T

A new study has found that experienced exam markers were unable to detect AI generated papers in 94% of cases and gave them higher grades, on average, than real students.

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Smelt spout robots can improve safety, productivity in North American pulp and paper mills

Robotics Business Review

North American paper mills are starting to use robotics for smelt spout cleaning. Source: Valmet Recovery boilers represent a significant capital expenditure in the pulp and paper industry. While a well-maintained boiler can last for decades, routine care of this system can present challenges. Maintenance duties are often messy and risky for the operator, and many tasks are time-consuming and require full or partial boiler shutdown.

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Challenges and Ethical Considerations of Implementing Generative AI in Manufacturing

Automation World

A system integrator’s recommendations on navigating the complex issues related to data privacy, ethical artificial intelligence use and workforce training when it comes to generative AI applications.

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Series of surface area light guides unveiled by Bivar

Design World

Bivar, a manufacturer of LED and light pipe solutions has announced its new surface area light guides. These guides combine advanced light pipe technology, lensing, and control techniques to uniformly illuminate surface areas in a space-saving design. Bivar’s high reliability PLCC surface mount LEDs onboard ensure vibrant color output, attractive appearance, and long-lasting performance.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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UN’s autonomous vehicle regulations advancing at a high speed

E&T

Fully autonomous cars are still years away, but the UN is working on internationally-agreed rules that will see “globally harmonised regulation on automated driving systems ready for mid-2026”.

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Robotics investments drive past $2.1B in May

Robotics Business Review

Robotics investments for May 2024 topped $2.1 billion, the result of funding for 38 companies. The $2.1 billion is the highest monthly funding amount for the year 2024 and greatly exceeds the trailing 12-month average of $1.2 billion. Robotics funding through May 2024 totals approximately $5.7 billion. The two largest robotics investments were raised by autonomous driving companies.

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Why Walled Gardens Are Rarely a Good Fit for Industry

Automation World

Though “walled garden” technologies offer seamless interoperability within their ecosystem, the realities of industrial automation require open standards, modular solutions and vendor diversification to mitigate operational risks and higher costs.

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Actuonix Motion Devices releases new T16-R series linear track servo

Design World

Actuonix Motion Devices recently launched its new T16-R series linear track servo, a variant of its T16 track actuator line and the most powerful linear track servo the company offers. Designed for applications where side load is essential and mounting space is limited, the T16-R provides a versatile and efficient solution for engineers and designers. […] The post Actuonix Motion Devices releases new T16-R series linear track servo appeared first on Design World.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

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!

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Analog Tech Manufacturer Improves Cost Control with MRP Software

MRPEasy

Philadelphian split-flap display manufacturer Oat Foundry implemented MRP software and improved material planning, profitability, and overall visibility within their operation. “There were a bunch of products that I looked into and trialed but nothing was comparable to MRPeasy,” says Sean Rossiter, President. Bringing analog technology back to the modern world Oat Foundry from Philadelphia manufactures […] The post Analog Tech Manufacturer Improves Cost Control with MRP Software appeared f

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Formic brings in $27.4M to expand its global fleet, increase support network

Robotics Business Review

Formic Stack address labor shortages with automated palletizing, while Formic Pack automates placement of prepacked goods into containers. | Source: Formic Technologies Formic Technologies Inc. today announced that it raised another $27.4 million in Series A funding. This builds on the company’s January 2022 funding round , bringing the company’s total Series A funding to $52 million.

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Aveva Updates HMI/SCADA Capabilities and Pricing

Automation World

The new InTouch Unlimited package allows for unlimited tag counts, analytics from the edge to the cloud and includes a process historian.

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EXAIR and BETE announce strategic merger

Design World

EXAIR, a provider of engineered compressed air solutions and static elimination, and BETE, an engineered spray nozzle and spraying systems manufacturer, announced a definitive merger agreement under which EXAIR has acquired BETE. This landmark combination promises to do what both companies have been doing for decades: create something that has never existed before – and… The post EXAIR and BETE announce strategic merger appeared first on Design World.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

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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300-mile automated cargo conveyor belt to link Tokyo and Osaka

E&T

The Japanese government has launched plans for a Autoflow-Road conveyor belt system between Tokyo and Osaka that could carry the same amount of freight as 25,000 truck drivers every day.

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Licensing Your New Software in the Modern Industrial Landscape

Control.com

As commercial and industrial software migrates to ‘cloud-based’ and ‘subscription’ models, what does it mean? How does it affect the usability and security of critical parts of control infrastructure?

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Insights into Industrial Automation with IIoT-Powered Process Control

Automation World

How Industrial Internet of Things devices and supercharged connectivity are driving manufacturing.

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Autonomous vehicle legislation withdrawn from California senate

Robotics Business Review

Several autonomous vehicle companies are based in California, including Cruise and Waymo. | Source: Waymo California Sen. Dave Cortese last week withdrew Senate Bill (SB) 915 from consideration. SB 915 would have allowed local municipalities to restrict and tax autonomous vehicle (AV) companies, similar to how taxicab companies are regulated in the state.

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

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.