The Fabricator
MAY 31, 2023
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.
The Fabricator
JUNE 1, 2023
Cleveland-based association Women in Manufacturing has announced that its 13th annual Summit will take place in San Diego Sept. 25-27, 2023, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. The event will welcome in-person and virtual participation from an estimated 1,000 manufacturing professionals from across.
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AU Manufacturing
MAY 31, 2023
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.
Design World
MAY 30, 2023
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?
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
JUNE 1, 2023
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.
Gary Mintchell
JUNE 2, 2023
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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Design World
JUNE 1, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. expands its line of MELSEC iQ-F series compact controllers to now offer a basic model providing OEMs with an all-in-one controller for small machines up to 60 I/O with integrated Ethernet connectivity. The FX5S PLC is a solution for simple automation applications at a more affordable price than the original FX5U… The post Mitsubishi adds powerful and easy-to-use controller to its iQ-F series compact PLC appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
MAY 30, 2023
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.
Gary Mintchell
JUNE 1, 2023
I hear that the Rockwell Automation investment in PTC has not brought all the desired benefits—although they did short-cut some software development with ThingWorx. The real pay-off came with the acquisitions of Plex and FiiX for cloud development. Further to the cloud story, this release details extension of cloud to its design software (think control system design, not CAD).
MESA
MAY 30, 2023
Israel-based XJet (XJET), a leading provider of cutting-edge 3D printing technology, has recently announced the terms for its proposed $10 million initial public offering (IPO). The company aims to offer 2 million shares priced between $4 and $6 per share, potentially raising approximately $10 million if priced at the midpoint. Additionally, underwriters will have a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 300,000 shares to cover over-allotments.
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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.
Design World
JUNE 2, 2023
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
Automation World
MAY 31, 2023
The app, built using PTC’s CAD and augmented reality technologies, is directed at first responders to help guide them in rescue operations.
Gary Mintchell
MAY 31, 2023
These Honeywell news items are a couple of months old. I’ve had a lot of news—especially coming first from Hannover and then from Automate. But most of my thinking time is about humans using the technology; or, technologies using the humans. Will we be replaced? Or, will we figure out how to use all the technology being developed in order to make life better for us all?
MESA
MAY 30, 2023
CINCINNATI, OH – May 23, 2023 – AddUp, Inc. has joined $1.5M research contract “Development of Manufacturing, Heat Treatment, and Surface Finishing Guidelines to Yield Ready-to-Use IN- 718 Additive Manufacturing Components” through the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program led my REM Surface Engineering (REM).
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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).
Design World
MAY 30, 2023
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
Automation World
JUNE 2, 2023
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.
Gary Mintchell
MAY 30, 2023
I had family commitments and did not attend PTC’s LiveWorx events. They did send a couple of press releases detailing announcements made there. One is an AI-enhanced (of course, they had to work AI into some release!) visual inspection called Step Check from Vuforia. There was also a sustainability partnership announcement along with a SaaS solution for Creo.
MESA
MAY 30, 2023
Board of Directors Unanimously Recommends Stratasys Shareholders NOT Tender Shares into the Nano Tender Offer and Stresses Critical Importance for Stratasys Shareholders to Deliver a Notice of Objection Against the Partial Offer Board of Directors Unanimously Determines that Nano’s Opportunistic $18.00 Per Share Partial Offer of Questionable Authority Substantially Undervalues Stratasys Releases Investor Presentation Highlighting Strength of Stratasys’ Strategy and Inherent Risks of Nano’s Misin
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?
Design World
JUNE 2, 2023
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.
Plastics News
MAY 31, 2023
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.
E&T
JUNE 2, 2023
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.
MESA
MAY 28, 2023
CONCORD, N.C. (May 28, 2023) – RFK Racing has announced a partnership with BlueForge Alliance (BFA), the non-profit integrator for the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Program, aimed at promoting SIB careers and reinvigorating America’s manufacturing workforce through its BuildSubmarines.com initiative. This new partnership will showcase the wide array of desirable careers across the nation to NASCAR’s large, passionate fan base.
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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.
Design World
JUNE 2, 2023
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
Plastics News
MAY 30, 2023
Tekni-Plex is spending about $8.5 million and doubling capacity at the Costa Rica plant, adding six extrusion lines plus downstream equipment.
Automation Mag
MAY 30, 2023
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
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 2, 2023
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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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.
Design World
JUNE 2, 2023
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.
E&T
MAY 31, 2023
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
Plastics News
JUNE 1, 2023
The packaging company wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by the end of 2030.
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 1, 2023
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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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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