Automation World
AUGUST 11, 2022
If you need your robot to pick and place different objects or handle objects in different orientations, you’ll need a robot vision system. Understanding the differences among 2D, 3D, and 2.5D cameras is a major factor in your vision system choice.
Design World
AUGUST 10, 2022
ITT Inc. has announced it acquired Clippard Instrument Laboratories’ product lines of durable, low maintenance, and cost-competitive interchangeable pneumatic cylinders. The product lines include stainless steel, brass and aluminum cylinders and volume tanks. These industry-leading components will expand ITT’s Compact Automation product offering of air cylinders, linear and rotary actuators used in applications such as robotics,… The post ITT expands portfolio with acquisition of Clippard
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Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 10, 2022
Telexistence has started the mass production of its originally developed artificial intelligence robot, TX SCARA, to be installed in 300 FamilyMart stores, Japan’s top-tier convenience store chain in major metropolitan areas, starting later this month, validating its AI-based “robot-as-a-service” solution for grocery retailers. TX SCARA was created to do the specific task of restocking refrigerated […].
Universal Robots
AUGUST 10, 2022
Palletizing is the epitome of the kind of physically demanding and repetitive work that increases the chance of workplace injury when done for hours on end.
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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
AUGUST 8, 2022
The goal is not to just donate money or goods, but to provide support on a professional basis to help Ukrainian system integrators keep their businesses and families alive.
Design World
AUGUST 8, 2022
Today, ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of four $10,000 scholarships for their studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of various applicants. The following candidates will receive the 2022 ASTM International graduate scholarships: Diana Wyman is pursuing her Ph.D. in fiber and polymer science at North Carolina State University.
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The Fabricator
AUGUST 11, 2022
Garland, Texas metal fabrication shop TPI turned to a SafanDarley Mini Cell robotic press brake to stay on top of its bending jobs. The automation investment was a big step in the company’s growth.
Automation World
AUGUST 12, 2022
Beckhoff introduces a new modular, customizable robot technology amid dramatic increases in robot use to address workforce, quality, and throughput issues.
Design World
AUGUST 8, 2022
Bosch Rexroth is now offering linear modules for small handling applications with its new new SHB and SHL models. These modules are suitable for more than factory automation; they are designed for lighter load applications, such as in medical labs, universities and vision systems. With simple USB to laptop connectivity, monitoring and controlling are easy to achieve.
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 10, 2022
Acieta has unveiled a new collaborative robotic system for welding. The company says the new “FastARC” cobot can pay back customers’ investment “in as little as six months”. Acieta says that “everyone is struggling to hire and retain good laborers, especially those with welding skills”. But when the position is unfilled, a welding system sits […].
Plastics News
AUGUST 8, 2022
Bingham Farms, Mich.-based auto supplier Gissing North America LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with up to $100 million in liabilities, including $13.3 million owed to Tesla Inc. Under an agreement pending approval, however, the electric vehicle behemoth and other customers, including General Motors Co., have agreed to keep the supplier afloat until it is sold.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 10, 2022
Engineers in Melbourne have discovered a way to replace conventional aggregates in concrete such as gravel and crushed rock with rubber from discarded tyres that meets building codes. . The team from RMIT University says the new greener and lighter concrete also promises to reduce manufacturing and transportation costs significantly and boost the circular economy. .
Design World
AUGUST 8, 2022
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, has welcomed a new member company. MEM Industrial, LLC (Wichita, Kan.) began in 2003 as a rebuild shop for electric motors, gearboxes and pumps. In 2015, the company opened a parts side–Midwest Industrial Supplies.
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 9, 2022
Stäubli Robotics and Quantum Surgical, an innovative surgical robotic company, is developing an innovative solution, a combination of powerful software and robotic platform for minimally invasive therapies in liver cancer. This strategic partnership aims to combine this “savoir-faire” to strengthen the role of robotics in minimally invasive cancer treatments and to build a “world leader”, […].
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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.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 8, 2022
As metal fabricators and other manufacturers debate the effectiveness of tariffs, the U.S. International Trade Commission announces its own investigation into the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs and the Section 301 tariffs on various Chinese imports.
Plastics News
AUGUST 10, 2022
Core Technology CEO Geoff Foster: "We're reaching out to touch the underrepresented kids who can't afford STEM camps. A high percent of them are from low-income areas. Unfortunately, for some, the lunch is their best meal of the day.
Design World
AUGUST 11, 2022
For precise equipment, ensuring an optimum coupling is vital for performance and reliability. For over 50 years Huco has offered a wide range of standard couplings designed to meet the needs of the precision automation, motion transfer, medical and laboratory sectors. However, as application demands for couplings in these industries can vary widely, Huco offers […].
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 10, 2022
Automotive giant General Motors and open source software provider Red Hat have formed a partnership to “help advance software-defined vehicles at the edge”. The companies expect to expand an ecosystem of innovation around the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System, which provides a functional-safety certified Linux operating system foundation intended for the ongoing evolution of GM’s […].
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.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 9, 2022
Soft-tissue injuries cost metalworking and other manufacturing companies millions every year, but heeding the early warning signs can save employees and business owners at any facility a lot of aches and pains.
Plastics News
AUGUST 10, 2022
Researchers say the results show complementary technologies like molding and additive manufacturing can open up new capabilities.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 9, 2022
Queensland manufacturers are boosting sustainability and cutting costs by reducing energy, water and waste through a state government subsidy. . Queensland minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Glenn Butcher, said many manufacturing businesses want to streamline resource use and shrink their carbon footprint, but don’t know where to start. .
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 8, 2022
A PwC study found that AI will potentially contribute about $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Another survey by Accenture reported that 84 percent of C-suite executives admitted that leveraging AI is key to achieving their objectives. The report shows how companies are embracing AI automation to transform how they do business. AI […].
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The Fabricator
AUGUST 9, 2022
Zac DiVencenzo and Dan Fernback met as engineering students in college at Youngstown State University and, shortly after graduation, opened an additive manufacturing company, JuggerBot.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 11, 2022
Extensive R&D operations near Chicago include a pilot plant dedicated to optimizing chemical recycling for mixed material plastic packaging.
AU Manufacturing
AUGUST 10, 2022
Media Release. Future Energy Week will bring about 400 delegates from national and international companies, governments and academia for the event in November. It’s the second year the Tonsley Future Energy Consortium has hosted the event, which is hosted at the Tonsley Innovation Hub in Adelaide, South Australia. On the table for discussion are topics around hydrogen energy, the future of mobility, food, energy and water and the “energy trilemma”, which refers to making energy affordable, susta
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 9, 2022
The virtual currencies are the best way to invest in real estate. They allow you to have more control over your investment and make it more transparent for other investors to see. The real estate industry is one of the most profitable industries in 2018. The growth it has seen over the past few years […].
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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.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 10, 2022
Tiffany Noel Orff wants to see more women in welding, as currently they comprise a significantly small portion of the workforce. She hopes her new welding facility in southern California will help in some way.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 9, 2022
A key part of California’s single-use plastics law, Extended Producer Responsibility eventually could lead to cost savings through better product design and materials recovery, according to one analyst.
AU Manufacturing
AUGUST 9, 2022
Media Release Australian Renewable Energy Agency. On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $1.27 million in funding for MGA Thermal Pty Ltd (MGA Thermal) to help demonstrate their innovative thermal energy storage technology. . The Medium Duration Thermal Energy Storage demonstrator (MDTES), with an expected budget of $2.85 million, will see the construction of a pilot unit able to demonstrate the generation of steam from stored t
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 10, 2022
Amazon and iRobot have entered into a “definitive merger agreement” under which Amazon will acquire iRobot. iRobot is the well known maker of innovative cleaning products for the home, including the Roomba vacuum cleaning robot. iRobot says it has continued to innovate with every product generation, solving hard problems to help give customers valuable time […].
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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