Automation World
JULY 1, 2024
Manufacturing executives note difficulties measuring digital transformation ROI, along with a lack of alignment and inefficient use of data are the top challenges preventing them from more rapidly progressing.
MRPEasy
JULY 1, 2024
Understanding and monitoring supply chain dynamics is essential for maintaining efficient inventory and production operations. In this guide, we outline the top 11 supply chain KPIs to help you focus on critical areas of your supply chain performance. What are supply chain KPIs? Supply chain KPIs are key performance indicators relevant to the logistics of […] The post Top 11 Supply Chain KPIs – Guide for 2024 appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.
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Gary Mintchell
JULY 3, 2024
This company intrigues me. Copia Automation. Its co-founder and CEO’s credentials include heading IT at Uber. They have taken the IT technology of DevOps and ported it to industrial use. HighByte performed a similar adaptation of DataOps to Industrial DataOps in 2016. Maybe the time is ripe for better programming paradigms for industrial control? We’ll see.
Design World
JULY 2, 2024
By Mark Jones “Save water. Shower tomorrow” is the message on a billboard I just passed. It stood out from the others along I-75 near Flint, Mich., a mix of personal injury lawyers, fast food, and cannabis shops. As it happened, I was listening to a podcast on water. Seemed fitting. Flint is synonymous with… The post Technical thinking: Reflections on Flint 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?
Automation World
JULY 5, 2024
From navigating different hardware options and worker training issues to integration and future trends, seven industry experts offer their advice on how to approach your HMI hardware purchase process.
Robotics Business Review
JULY 1, 2024
The RoboGrocery system combines vision, algorithms, and soft grippers to prioritize items to pack. Source: MIT CSAIL As a child, I often accompanied my mother to the grocery store. As she pulled out her card to pay, I heard the same phrase like clockwork: “Go bag the groceries.” It was not my favorite task. Now imagine a world where robots could delicately pack your groceries, and items like bread and eggs are never crushed beneath heavier items.
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Design World
JULY 2, 2024
PHD, an innovator in industrial automation solutions, announces the release of its latest catalog, featuring the complete line of PHD Pneumatic Thruster & Rodless Linear Slides. This comprehensive catalog offers a wide variety of guided linear slide styles, sizes, travels, and options designed to meet the diverse needs of the automation industry.
Automation World
JULY 5, 2024
Snowflake’s Tim Long explains how Snowflake fits among the cloud computing providers and how its SaaS model enables manufacturers to access massive compute power on demand.
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 29, 2024
From left: Prof. Angela Schoellig from TUM, Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger, and Prof. Tamim Asfour from KIT at the presentation of the RIG in Berlin. Also present: ARMAR-7 robot from KIT. | Source: BMBF/Hans-Joachim Rickel Germany’s leading robotics centers are coming together to establish the Robotics Institute Germany, or RIG.
Gary Mintchell
JULY 4, 2024
Every year I suggest that all Americans take some time to read a few things to refresh our memories about the founding of our country. It’s probably not a bad practice for all of you who do not live here just for the ideals. Read The Declaration of Independence The Preamble to the Constitution Actually the entire Constitution If not all, at least the first 10 amendments—the Bill of Rights Bonus points—read The Federalist Papers These documents are full of compromises—something that has made it l
Design World
JULY 5, 2024
As your industrial network becomes larger and more complex, the importance of efficient network mapping and supervision increases. Industrial HiVision from Hirschmann safely and automatically identifies network devices and helps you configure and monitor them – including SNMP-enabled devices from multiple vendors. Plus, Industrial HiVision streamlines device commissioning and replacement in the field with Zero… The post Hirschmann Industrial HiVision network management software appeared fi
Automation World
JULY 5, 2024
With downtime and OEE programs largely automated, manufacturers are turning their attention to energy efficiency as the next benchmark for optimization.
NIST
JULY 5, 2024
For the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, protecting children in the workplace is our top priority. The Division is responsible for enforcing foundational labor standards, including the child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments.
Gary Mintchell
JULY 2, 2024
My “spare time” after thinking about industrial technology and applications involves thinking about how we grow and become mature human beings. As humans, we like to believe that we are ruled by reason, but the truth is that our imagination and senses affect us much more than we realize. Descartes corrupted Western thought with his maxim, “Cogito, ergo sum” (I think, therefore, I am).
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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.
Design World
JULY 3, 2024
Whether consciously or subconsciously touch points form the foundation for customers to perceive and make decisions regarding the products they choose. Touch points drive the quality of customer experiences and serve as the basis for the resulting relationship, this is why it is so important to understand the impact touch points can have on Automotive… The post Why touch points matter to automotive design appeared first on Design World.
E&T
JULY 2, 2024
An international research team led by the Photonic Network Laboratory of Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) has set a new world record for data transmission speed of 402 terabits per second using commercially-available optical fibre.
Robotics Business Review
JULY 1, 2024
We’re halfway through 2024, and for the past six months, the robotics industry has continued to progress rapidly. From novel deployments and humanoid robotics developments to emerging partnerships, there was no shortage of news to cover in June 2024. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report last month. Subscribe to The Robot Report Newsletter or listen to The Robot Report Podcast to stay updated on the robotics stories you need to know about. 10.
Gary Mintchell
JULY 2, 2024
“Spotlight on the Future” Report Highlights How PLM and Digital Thread Solutions Address Key Challenges with Sustainability Data Accuracy, Availability, and Analysis Aras Research Finds That Three Out of Four Companies Feel Pressured by Regulation, Customers, Investors, and Employees to Become More Sustainable Most news invading my email client these days involves companies sending out some questionnaires and compiling a report.
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.
Robotics Automation News
JULY 4, 2024
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into physics research represents a monumental shift, accelerating scientific progress across various disciplines. AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data and simulate complex systems has revolutionized how physicists approach data analysis, experimental design, and discovery.
E&T
JULY 5, 2024
All new vehicles sold in Europe – including Northern Ireland but not Great Britain – will be required from now on to have intelligent speed assistance technology installed.
Robotics Business Review
JULY 1, 2024
ElliQ user Gloria communicates with the robot to avoid loneliness on the CoBot-I-7 scale. Source: Intuition Robotics While social robots have long promised to address conditions such as loneliness in older adults, there has been little formal proof until recently. A research paper introduced the “CoBot-I-7” scale and found that Intuition Robotics Inc.’s ElliQ system can increase user’s sense of social connection and help with their emotional well-being.
Gary Mintchell
JULY 1, 2024
Many new notes have come my way touting material innovations developing non-petroleum-based plastics. These biodegradable plastics hold great promise for reducing our waste problems globally. This news comes in the manufacturing component area from Siemens. Siemens circuit breaker is the first electrical safety product to use plastic components where fossil raw materials have been replaced by biomethane derived from recycled biowaste.
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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!
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 2, 2024
Image: AMGC Australian MedTech manufacturer Headsafe has commercialised a portable brain injury assessment device to provide faster diagnosis of potential concussions called Nurochek. Backed by co-investment from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), the home-grown technology is FDA cleared and is now available in the United States. As a result of the project, Headsafe has established local manufacturing capabilities, doubled its R&D expenditure, and will generate substantial ex
Plastics Today
JULY 1, 2024
Researchers make inroads in replacing petroleum-based low-density polyethylene with polylactic acid (PLA) film. Meanwhile, a meta-study claims that, under the right conditions, PLA will fully degrade into biomass, CO2, and water.
Robotics Business Review
JULY 5, 2024
The researchers created a robotic hand with tactile sensors in its four fingertips. It can rotate objects in any direction or orientation. | Credit: University of Bristol Researchers at the University of Bristol last week said they have made a breakthrough in the development of dexterous robotic hands. The research team, led by Nathan Lepora, professor of robotics and artificial intelligence, explored the limits of inexpensive tactile sensors in grasping and manipulation tasks.
SMMT
JULY 5, 2024
When the automotive sector succeeds, so does Britain. So as SMMT congratulates the Labour Party on its election victory, we look forward to working with the new government to implement its proposals which come at a pivotal moment for our industry. The next five years will be decisive, with a once-in-a-generation switch to zero emission vehicles alongside the rise of connected and automated vehicles – all against a backdrop of rising global competition as countries seek to put their own automotiv
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 2, 2024
Image: Flinders University Future high-tech factory workers will rely on training and support from Industry 4.0 technology to manage workflow and remote troubleshooting, Flinders University experts say. The technologies factory workers, such as shipbuilders, will soon rely on include augmented reality head-mounted display modules (AR-HMD) according to a new article published in Ergonomics.
Robotics Automation News
JULY 5, 2024
Sales velocity is a vital metric for gauging the effectiveness of a sales process. It measures the rate at which a company turns its qualified leads into revenue. By understanding and optimizing this factor, businesses can maximize their profitability and scale growth efficiently.
Robotics Business Review
JULY 2, 2024
At COMPUTEX 2024, Solomon VP of Research & Development Xuan-Loc Nguyen introduces the META-aivi AR + AI vision system for SOP validation to NVIDIA guests Madison Huang and Lori Huang. | Source: Solomon Solomon Technology Corp. yesterday said it will integrate its product offerings with the NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform. The companies announced the collaboration at COMPUTEX 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. “We are thrilled to integrate the NVIDIA Isaac platform into our products,” stated
Control.com
JULY 3, 2024
Learn how to use Festo’s FluidSIM software to design and simulate electro-pneumatic systems, featuring a reciprocating actuator example using solenoid valves and limit sensors.
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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