Automation World
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
With a Universal Robot and custom-designed pneumatic gripper, In-Position Technologies helped El Pinto Foods reduce the need for manual packaging and handle rapid product surges more efficiently.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
MicroPower Direct released several new product models as direct replacements for discontinued options. Designed with engineers in mind, these products aim to deliver exceptional performance, efficiency, and versatility to tackle complex projects. MPM-05C A compact 1 x 1-in., 5 W ac-dc module drop-in replacement for the LD05 series. Features an ultra-wide ac input, low power… The post MicroPower Direct has options for discontinued products appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Cybersecurity initiatives resemble the Whack-a-Mole game. As long as everything is connected, especially to outside environments, securing digital assets will be impossible. Certainly companies formed to combat these threats are trying. Take this news from Tenable. It has added new risk prioritization and compliance features for Tenable Nessus. Nessus supports new and updated vulnerability scoring systems – Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) and Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) v
SMMT
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
New car market stable in traditionally quiet month of August, dipping -1.3% to 84,575 units. Battery electric car demand up 10.8% in month as buyers respond to summer of heavy discounting. Sector calls for renewed focus on measures to help more buyers to go electric as crucial plate change month begins. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market remained stable in August, down just -1.3%, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Ma
Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance
The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The Presto XL system helps aerospace quality professionals accelerate inspection by 50% and reduce hidden manufacturing costs.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Stratasys announces the availability of the Origin Two DLP printer in tandem with its post-processing system, the Origin Cure. This solution addresses the growing demand among manufacturers for injection-molding quality for short production runs, delivering a level of accuracy, repeatability, and surface finish previously unattainable with additive manufacturing.
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
AMD said its processors enable robotic surgery such as with Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci system. Source: AMD The need for robotic surgery is well established, but most systems are still costly to purchase, operate, and maintain, noted Advanced Micro Devices Inc. The company said its technologies can help control those costs, and AMD is already working with leading surgical robot providers.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
PoE systems can now deliver up to 90W per port, enough to operate the most power-hungry IoT sensors, devices and controllers.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Schmersal’s AZM40, the smallest electronic solenoid interlock, now offers a broader range of application options with new accessories and features. Measuring 119.5 x 40 x 20 mm, it is helpful for small safety gates, maintenance hatches, and confined installation spaces. Despite its compact design, the AZM40 delivers a remarkable locking force of 2,000 N, making… The post The smallest electronic solenoid interlock now available with expanded features appeared first on Design World.
Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
For my money, Jack Nehlig has been one of the premier leaders in the control and instrumentation market in the US. He has led Phoenix Contact US through the difficult market transitions of the past 15-20 years. I’ve enjoyed his Tweets (remember those) and LinkedIn posts that are always positive and supportive. He is retiring at the end of the year. And thus a leadership transition.
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Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.
Industry Week
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Sometimes chasing data means discovering problems you didn’t know or weren’t sure you had, but you can’t argue with the numbers.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Get up to speed on how factors such as cybersecurity, environmental conditions, and monitoring and diagnostics are impacting manufacturers’ choice of networking devices.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Using an air purge on linear encoders provides a number of reliability benefits, but generating the required flow of dry, clean compressed air requires a considerable amount of energy over the lifetime of a machine. This has an impact on the total cost of ownership and the lifetime CO2e footprint of the encoders. Why use… The post Reducing air purge usage with FORTiS™ encoders, achieving energy saving up to 91% appeared first on Design World.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Unitree robots at the World Robotics Conference 2024 in Beijing. | Source: Unitree At its recent Third Plenum, China mapped out the direction of its economic policies. Beijing wants to adapt to the latest round of industrial transformation by using robots as an engine for growth. The country is by far the largest robot market in the world. “China’s rapid development in industrial robot automation is extraordinary,” stated Marina Bill, president of the International Federation o
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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).
E&T
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Colorado-based Boom Supersonic is another step closer to bringing mainstream supersonic travel back to our skies with its Colorado XB-1 demonstrator successfully completing its second test flight.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
How sensing techniques in a sugar mill can be applicable to the process control industry as a whole.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
AutomationDirect has added Gladiator GR series DIN rail or panel-mounted quad-port power receptacles. These receptacles provide convenient power outlets and are commonly used in electrical enclosures to power laptop computers and test equipment temporarily. The GR-REC4 consists of two NEMA 5-15R duplex receptacles, while the GR-REC4-GFCI includes one standard NEMA 5-15R duplex receptacle and one… The post Gladiator GR series receptacles provide convenient power outlets appeared first on De
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Learn how companies adopting vision-based localization are redefining the AMR market by achieving faster ROI and better TCO through streamlined commissioning & maximum availability and by accelerating adoption of advanced AI capabilities Author: Amir Bousani, Co-Founder & CEO of RGo Robotics In the rapidly evolving world of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), a seismic shift is underway.
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?
E&T
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Researchers at Australia’s Monash University have published a study that reveals how giant gold nuggets formed in quartz veins could be the result of earthquakes and electricity.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
With more rate cuts expected, continued steady hiring and an upcoming election, scenario planning and contingency plans are recommended for manufacturing executive
Design World
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
ABB has introduced its CIP Safety FSCS-21 Function Module compatible with its ACS380 (Machinery), ACS580 (General Purpose) and ACS880 (Industrial) series of drives. Certified by TUV, this easy-to-use, compact plug-in safety module enables seamless integration of ABB drives into a CIP Safety network with any CIP Safety PLC. The module features two built-in safety functions: […] The post CIP Safety module for ABB drives appeared first on Design World.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The new Highmate C20 Hold Cleaning robot is equipped with five 500-bar high-pressure nozzles. | Source: RobotPlusPlus RobotPlusPlus this week provided live demonstrations of its HighMate C20 Hold Cleaning Robot at the SMM 2024 conference in Hamburg, Germany. The Beijing-based company said its new robot cleaner enhances cargo hold cleaning, an essential part of bulk carrier operations.
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Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
FABTECH opens in Orlando this year as the industry navigates through a time of economic, operational, and generational change.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
From predictive maintenance to operations resiliency and cybersecurity, edge computing provides manufacturers an array of advantages.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Canfield Connector announces the launch of its CAN-PAK Quick Ship Bulk Packs, a new offering designed to meet the immediate needs of distributors and their customers. This bulk packaging solution includes the company’s most popular products, such as the 5F and 5J series molded connectors, 5000 series strain relief solenoid valve DIN connectors, the rugged […] The post Canfield Connector launches quick shipping program for popular connectors appeared first on Design World.
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Dave Coleman CEO of PickNik Robotics is set to discuss thoughts on why robotics companies fail. | Credit: RoboBusiness Building robots is hard; building a robotics company may be even harder. Dave Coleman, co-founder of PickNik Robotics, will share his experiences and observations of what works and what doesn’t when starting a robotics business at RoboBusiness 2024.
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Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
DeWys Metal Solutions, Marne, Mich., moved its stainless steel and aluminum fabricating work to a new facility to grow that business.
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
By combining software-defined wide area network technology with security systems, manufacturers can swiftly detect and mitigate abnormalities, address vulnerabilities, secure every access point and ensure flow of network traffic even during outages.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
igus has supplied its E2.10 series of e-chain plastic cable carriers as part of JEEVES, an autonomous robot from Robotise Technologies that can autonomously navigate its environment and replace up to 300 hotel minibars. Constructed from high-performance plastics, the igus cable carriers are critical to the robot’s performance, guiding the system’s energy and data cables.… The post igus cable carriers promote efficiency in autonomous hospitality robot appeared first on Design Wo
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Seegrid is preparing to expand its product line from the LIft RS1 (left) to the Lift CR1 (right). | Credit: SeeGrid Seegrid Corp. yesterday closed its $50 million Series D investment round, led by existing investors Giant Eagle Inc. and G2 Venture Partners, along with contributions from other shareholders. The Pittsburgh-based company said it plans to use the funding to accelerate market initiatives for its autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. “We are thrilled to have secured this additional
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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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