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Capital investment: Why manufacturing companies should first consider customers

The Fabricator

Of all the decisions that a growing manufacturing company has to consider, capital investment is the riskiest. Businesses should first make sure it makes sense for customers.

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Australian manufacturing industry sees most decline in last 15 years— report

AU Manufacturing

The Australian manufacturing industry has shrunk in the last 15 years more than any other sector, making it “Australia’s most endangered industry,” according to a report from Australian climate tech startup Conry Tech. The report, titled “Australia’s dig & ship obsession,” revealed that one in four Australian manufacturing jobs has disappeared since 2006 as some urgently needed manufacturing occupations declined by 70 per cent.

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Has integrated sensor and circuitry reached a new milestone?

Design World

Since the earliest days of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor products, the goal of easily combining the sensing structures made using MEMS processing with the required signal conditioning has driven many sensor R&D labs. If successful, the solution would make the resulting devices more useful in a broader range of applications. In the 1980s, the circuitry […] The post Has integrated sensor and circuitry reached a new milestone?

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Cobot Part Feeder

Automation World

PBC Linear’s Applied Cobotics introduces its new Cobot Feeder to automate parts feeding for up to three shifts to address industry labor shortages and boost production capacity.

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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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ChatGPT Trained For Industrial Applications

Gary Mintchell

This news got buried in my queue. It is an early use of ChatGPT specifically for industrial applications. This came my way about six weeks ago. I don’t think I’ve seen it elsewhere, yet. It is interesting, although ChatGPT does come with drawbacks in that it doesn’t filter for truth or facts. The product from Retrocausal is called LeanGPT and the derivative product is Kaizen Copilot.

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April 2023 Robotics Investments Total $1.63 Billion

Robotics Business Review

Robotics investment for April 2023 amounted to $1.63B, the result of 47 funding rounds. Total robotics investment for 2023 equals approximately $3.3B. The post April 2023 Robotics Investments Total $1.63 Billion appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Bosch Rexroth Showcases its Adaptable Robot Effector

Automation World

The new Smart Flex Effector from Bosch Rexroth is a sensor-based compensation unit for industrial robots and Cartesian systems with an active measuring function in six degrees of freedom.

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Roberta Nelson Shea from Universal Robots receives Engelberger Award at Automate 2023

Automation Mag

Roberta Nelson Shea, Universal Robot’s global technical compliance officer was recognized with the Engelberger Award for applications at a special awards ceremony at the 2023 Automate Show in Detroit. Roberta follows in the footsteps of Universal Robots’ co-founder Esben Østergaard, who received the award in 2018 in the technology category. The application category recognizes individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to the development of robotics technology and its

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Kickstart: Waste pickers make their voice heard in Paris treaty talks

Plastics News

Nohra Padilla said during a side event at the Paris treaty talks that she began working in a landfill, picking out plastic and other waste to sell, when she was 7 years old.

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Heilind Electronics offers HVAC components for harsh environments and home applications

Design World

Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for TE Connectivity, a maker of connectors and sensors, have the trusted TE HVAC components designed for harsh environments and connected home applications. HVAC systems are exposed to hot and freezing temperatures and dust, debris, shock, and corrosion. Extra locking mechanisms, IP ratings, and corrosion… The post Heilind Electronics offers HVAC components for harsh environments and home applications ap

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

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EtherNet/IP Gets New Process Device Profiles

Automation World

ODVA has added process device profiles to the EtherNet/IP specification to provide a standard format for process variables and diagnostics and support Ethernet-APL.

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Early universe galaxy seen by James Webb Telescope

E&T

The distant galaxy JD1 was formed from hydrogen left over from the Big Bang and has been confirmed as one of the most distant galaxies identified to date. Astrophysicists from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have been able to confirm the existence of this galaxy using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the largest and most powerful space science telescope ever launched.

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Roberta Nelson Shea highlights her career developing robot safety standards

Robotics Business Review

On the podcast this week we interview 2023 Joseph F. Engelberger winner Roberta Nelson Shea about her career in robotics safety standards development. The post Roberta Nelson Shea highlights her career developing robot safety standards appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Hot Tap Digital Flowmeters allow installation when compressed air piping is under pressure

Design World

EXAIR’s Hot Tap Digital Flowmeters allow installation when compressed air piping is under pressure. By eliminating the need to isolate and remove pressure from the pipe, these compressed air flowmeters reduce installation time while maintaining safety. Hot Tap Digital Flowmeters incorporate two valves that the measuring probes pass through. A sound muffler that also collects… The post Hot Tap Digital Flowmeters allow installation when compressed air piping is under pressure appeared

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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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Volvo Group Develops Augmented Reality App

Automation World

The app, built using PTC’s CAD and augmented reality technologies, is directed at first responders to help guide them in rescue operations.

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Lower emissions during the pandemic caused climate warming effect, study finds

E&T

A team from Stockholm University analysed air quality data captured during the Covid pandemic shutdowns in South Asia. They found that the concentration of short-lived cooling particles in the air was greatly reduced, while the concentration of long-lived greenhouse gases was barely affected. Emissions of sulphur, nitrogen oxides and other air pollutants lead to the formation of particles in the air that can offset the full climate warming caused by greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and me

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Here are 3 Ways That You Can Use Baking Soda for Office Cleaning

Robotics Automation News

When it comes to cleaning, many of us are constantly on the hunt for the next all-around miracle product that is effective and safe, but you might already have it laying around in your kitchen.

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Exair application engineer achieves CCASS certification

Design World

Exair offers a great number of tools to assist customers in better understanding the path to improving their processes. Using years of experience working with unique processes and their requirements, EXAIR Application Engineers work directly with customers to diagnose problems and offer guidance on improving their efficiency. With this goal in mind, EXAIR is proud… The post Exair application engineer achieves CCASS certification appeared first on Design World.

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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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Four analytics areas for manufacturers to emphasize

Control Engineering

Analytics insights Companies struggle to figure out how to accumulate and make the best use of their raw data. There are support services that incorporate analytical tools to help identify potential areas for improvement and reduce the root causes of potential issues. The four major analytics focus are alarm analysis, proportional-integral-derivative (PID) performance analysis, sequencer performance and production cost calculation.

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Geothermal power could provide boost to deprived UK areas

E&T

Deep geothermal technology uses the heat from naturally occurring water sources deep underground to generate a large amount of usable heat and energy. Carried out in conjunction with backbench Conservative MP Dr Kieran Mullan and experts at the University of Durham’s Energy Institute, the report finds “strong overlaps” between areas of the UK with high potential for realising deep geothermal heat and areas in need of economic improvement.

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Tekni-Plex starts $8.5M medical expansion in Costa Rica

Plastics News

Tekni-Plex is spending about $8.5 million and doubling capacity at the Costa Rica plant, adding six extrusion lines plus downstream equipment.

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Exair application engineer achieves CCASS certification for compressed air system management

Design World

Exair offers a great number of tools to assist customers in better understanding the path to improving their processes. Using years of experience working with unique processes and their requirements, EXAIR Application Engineers work directly with customers to diagnose problems and offer guidance on improving their efficiency. With this goal in mind, EXAIR is… The post Exair application engineer achieves CCASS certification for compressed air system management appeared first on Design Wor

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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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Fundamentals of Hydraulic Pumps: Types and Operating Principles

Control.com

Hydraulic pumps take energy from a source, usually an electric motor or combustion engine, and turn it into a usable force to complete work. What kind of hydraulic pumps exist, and how do they work?

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Don’t panic about Skynet-style superintelligence

E&T

What would we do without science-fiction futures? It would certainly be a lot harder to explain the potential threat of artificial intelligence to human society without the armoury of doomsday storylines that have permeated the genre since Karel Čapek gave us the word 'robot' for obedient smart automaton, which went on to kill off most of humanity. If we are not hunted by the self-aware Skynet in the Terminator franchise or turned into the most inefficient batteries ever conceived we are impriso

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ReactJS vs. VueJS: Understanding the Differences

Robotics Automation News

Do you desire a full stack development career? As you embark on your journey, it’s crucial to understand the key differences between popular JavaScript frameworks like ReactJS and VueJS. Here, we will explore the distinctions between these powerful frameworks, shedding light on their philosophies, syntax, performance, and ecosystem.

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Understanding IP Ratings

Design World

By Kyle Bause Ingress Protection (IP) ratings, developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), are a standardized measure for manufacturers to specify and understand the level of protection that an enclosure offers against the intrusion of solid objects and liquids. It helps customers understand the suitability of a product for its intended use.

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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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World’s Most Incredible Plastic Packaging

Plastics Today

Winning plastic packaging in the WorldStar 2023 awards range from a blister films made from biomass to copper-embedded films to a plastic pump sprayer engineered for circularity.

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Electricity grid reforms to speed up connections of new generators

E&T

The rules will see energy generators pushed to the back of the queue for connection if they are not progressing their project at pace in order to leave space for other projects to connect. Developers looking to connect renewable energy projects have previously told E&T that they face delays of up to 15 years to connect to the electricity grid. To check whether milestones are met, the ESO will be supported by an engineering consultancy and a legal firm has been retained to ensure contractual

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Associated Food Stores selects Symbotic to implement warehouse automation system

Robotics Automation News

Associated Food Stores (AFS), a provider of groceries and other goods and services to independent retailers in nine Intermountain states, and Symbotic, a developer of AI-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, have entered into a commercial agreement to implement Symbotic’s robotic warehouse automation technology in AFS’ Utah distribution center.

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Sensing Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals: Enhancing Material Differentiation

Design World

By Michael Kendall Detecting metallic (ferrous) objects is a common application in many industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace. Inductive sensors are a popular choice for detecting metallic objects because they are reliable, durable, and cost-effective. Detecting a metallic object, however, is not always as simple as it seems, especially if you need to differentiate… The post Sensing Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals: Enhancing Material Differentiation appeared first o

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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.