The Fabricator

AUGUST 28, 2023

Healthcare.gov’s disastrous rollout tells metal manufacturers what to avoid when looking into software, its quality, and how it was developed.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 31, 2023

Smart manufacturing insights Smart manufacturing has great potential in manufacturing and can enhance operations in many ways, but companies struggle with implementing even though they recognize its benefits. Developing a solid and thorough plan that identifies areas where the company can improve and builds a strategy around that is a good first step.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 29, 2023

My latest podcast on YouTube. Do digital tools have the effect of adding more things to our plate rather than helping us get things done? Gary looks at how software helped him get productive and then seemed to bog down and still accomplish a lot, but it seems slower over all. Even more, what is more important—getting more done or doing what is impactful?

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AUGUST 30, 2023

Co-authored by Carlos Rojas and David Gutshall.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

AUGUST 30, 2023

The company is recognized for its end-to-end 3D printing capabilities and quality manufacturing processes.

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Automation World

AUGUST 27, 2023

IT/OT convergence, plug-and-produce and reference implementation are key to implementing digital automation globally.

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E&T

AUGUST 30, 2023

The amount of electricity that the EU generated from fossil fuels in 2023 has hit a record low, according to clean energy thinktank Ember. The 27-nation bloc produced 410TWh of electricity from polluting sources, amounting to 33 per cent of the EU’s total power in the first half of this year. This is the lowest amount based on available data. The drop in fossil fuel generation was driven by a 4.6 per cent (-61TWh) fall in demand for electricity, prompted by high gas and power prices, as well a

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SMMT

AUGUST 30, 2023

UK car production surges 31.6% in July marking sixth consecutive month of growth. Double digit rises in demand from overseas and UK, up 36.1% and 13.7% respectively. Year-to-date, factories turn out 526,619 cars, with volumes up 14.2% on first seven months of 2022. UK car production surged in July, rising 31.6% to mark the sixth consecutive month of growth, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 76,451 units rolled off factory li

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

• SCADAfence will integrate into the Honeywell Forge Cybersecurity+ suite providing expanded asset discovery, threat detection, and compliance management capabilities. SCADAfence extends Honeywell’s OT cybersecurity portfolio to build upon its comprehensive professional services, managed security services, and software solutions. With the announcement of this major cybersecurity acquisition, Honeywell communications offered me the opportunity to talk with Michael Ruiz, the new VP/GM Cyber Innova

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Darren Conway, Global Product Line Director, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Many industrial sectors, including aerospace, semiconductor, automotive, and biopharmaceutical, require rotary seals as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) switch from hydraulic to electric motor systems for greener solutions and improved product performance. Globally, the industrial sector is responsible for 33% of greenhouse gas emissions, and in the… The post Advantages of high-performance rotary seals for

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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?

Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Plastics News, Rubber News and Sustainable Plastics are teaming up to host a livestream all about PFAS. Read all about the event and more about PFAS in today's Kickstart.

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Packaging is more than just a protective cover for products; it’s an art form that influences consumer perception, brand identity, and market success. Mastering the art of packaging requires a careful blend of creativity, functionality, and strategic thinking.

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E&T

AUGUST 29, 2023

The UK’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said the technical fault was “identified and remedied” on Monday evening, but “significant disruptions” are set to continue over the next few days as airlines work to clear the flight backlog. The technical problem was revealed at 12.15pm on Monday, causing staff to have to input flight plans manually until the automatic system was recovered at 3.15pm.

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Design World

AUGUST 30, 2023

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s MR-J3 Servo Amplifiers are highly flexible and designed to fit a wide range of applications while providing industry-leading technology and performance. Mitsubishi Electric recently announced that this product would enter its discontinuance phase in its lifecycle, meaning new unit stock is very limited and/or nonexistent.

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Materials firm Washington Penn is investing more than $100 million on an expansion in Kentucky that will create 88 jobs.

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Get prepared for an epic showdown as Duke vs. Texas Tech face off in a high-stakes college basketball in shape. This article explores the history, key players, techniques, and predictions for this thrilling sport. College basketball enthusiasts mark your calendars because an electrifying showdown is on the horizon.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 31, 2023

37% fewer robots were purchased in April through June of 2023 than during the same period of 2022, according to A3's latest report. The post A3: North American robot orders drop for 2nd quarter in a row appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Design World

AUGUST 29, 2023

By Mark Jones Detroit, or at least the Detroit Airport, has one clear advantage over other airports. This is thanks, I believe, to Ferruccio Ratti. Research was required to identify Ratti. All I had to go on was my observations of an innovation in action. Let me begin by saying I don’t like most of… The post What’s innovation without usefulness?

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Plastics News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Plastics recycling 101 The community where I live, Van Buren Township, Mich., recently negotiated a new solid waste collection contract. The bad news is now we're paying $165.84 per year for service. It used to be free in exchange for hosting a landfill. But there's good news, too. We all received brand-new 64-gallon recycling carts for free! This is, by far, the biggest recycling container I've ever owned.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The truth is that it is difficult and it can take months, if not years, to get followers on your social networks. For this reason, many quality services have emerged where you have the possibility of buying followers for different sites, such as Instagram.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Electric scooter operators have removed all their 15,000 vehicles from the streets of Paris following a controversial public vote. Five years after it become the first city in Europe to open to the e-scooter market, the French capital has also become the first to end the experiment after r esidents voted to ban e-scooters in an April referendum with a 7.5 per cent turnout.

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Design World

AUGUST 28, 2023

Kollmorgen, a maker of motion control systems, announces ATEX certification and IECEx/cETLus listing for the explosion proof Goldline EBH 480 Vac servo motor. These new explosion-proof approvals for the high-voltage Goldline EBH servo motor exemplify Kollmorgen’s commitment to advancing the state of the art in motion control and meeting the most demanding application requirements.

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Plastics News

AUGUST 30, 2023

If Hollywood ever gets around to making a Plastic Man movie, Jeremy Pafford should get an audition for the main role. Pafford covered plastics markets for more than a decade for research firm ICIS. He recently posted a photo on LinkedIn about a medical procedure. "So I had a little work done in the past few weeks to unwind what has been a two-years-long pinched nerve in my neck," Pafford wrote.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Harnessing the Power of the Atmosphere for a Sustainable Tomorrow Water Crisis: The Rising Global Challenge Water scarcity has rapidly escalated into a global challenge, with approximately 2.2 billion people lacking safe drinking water access as of 2021. Traditional water sources are strained, and the need for innovative, sustainable solutions is more pressing than ever.

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E&T

AUGUST 30, 2023

The research found that people’s attention levels and how engrossed they are in on-screen activities can be detected from their eye movements. Although fully autonomous driverless cars are not yet available for personal use, cars with a ‘driverless’ autopilot mode are available for commercial private use in some locations, including Germany and certain US states.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Renishaw The problem: Machine tools can produce significant vibration during operation and high levels of machine vibration can adversely affect the enclosed position encoders installed on these machines, leading to measurement inaccuracies. The quality of axis position measurement can directly impact aspects of process quality, such as feature accuracy and surface finish.

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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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Plastics News

AUGUST 31, 2023

The facility in Urbana, Ill., is slated to close later this year after the company works to complete customer orders.

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

When welder or operator performance suffers, the worst thing your supervisors can do is pretend the problem doesn’t exist.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 30, 2023

Comment Innes Willox – Chief Executive of the national employer association, Ai Group More Australian companies sell products to New Zealand than any other market. Yes, China is our biggest market by value, but that sits in the offices of just a few companies; more than 18,000 Australia companies rely on New Zealand customers for sales. When the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA or CER) was signed in 1983 it was ground breaking and held up as the e

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Design World

AUGUST 31, 2023

AutomationDirect has added more Quabbin DataMax industrial and commercial Ethernet cable gauge sizes and styles to their cut-to-length cable offering. New Quabbin DataMax Extreme industrial Ethernet cable additions include Cat6/6a cable in 26 and 24 AWG with 4-twisted pairs and 7-stranded tinned copper conductors. These cables are available with a black polyurethane jacket.

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