Automation World
AUGUST 22, 2024
Production monitors provide real-time data visibility, enabling operators and managers to track and improve performance, identify issues and make informed decisions quickly to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce downtime and improve productivity.
Control.com
AUGUST 20, 2024
Predicting when maintenance should occur isn’t simply a matter of getting on board with the latest trend, it can save many thousands of dollars in lost downtime and unnecessary parts and labor.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 22, 2024
Image: Joscha Nivergall/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government is backing metals manufacturers to grow and decarbonise with a new expert Advisory Panel to advance green metals production in Australia. By 2040, the greener metals industry could deliver up to $122 billion a year to Australia’s economy, while reducing emissions by as much as 250 megatonnes.
Design World
AUGUST 21, 2024
Charlotte Böhning, creator of OriVa, formally called the Gutsy Port, sat down with Design World last year to share how she used 3D printing to prototype a new medical device for ostomates. After graduating from Pratt Institute, Böhning won a 2023 James Dyson Award and was named in the International Top 20 for her remarkable… The post OriVa, formerly the Gutsy Port, is taking shape for ostomates 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
AUGUST 20, 2024
To accelerate humanoid robot development, Nvidia is providing robot manufacturers, AI model developers and software makers with a suite of services, models and computing platforms to develop, train and build the next generation of humanoid robots.
Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 23, 2024
After many years of Automation Fair expos from Rockwell Automation , the 2024 edition from November 18-21 in Anaheim boasts a new look and feel. Registration is now open for what Rockwell Automation calls, “a vibrant convergence of innovation, learning, and networking opportunities for industrial operations and technology leaders worldwide.” The Rockwell publicity team pulled out the old Thesaurus.
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Design World
AUGUST 22, 2024
Spherical air bearings are extensively used for testing satellites’ attitude control systems. They provide a zero-gravity environment by allowing frictionless motion in three degrees of freedom (DOF) to simulate pitch, roll, and yaw movements. This capability is vital for testing how satellites will behave in the weightlessness of space without expensive and complex simulations, such… The post Testing satellites with friction-free spherical air bearings appeared first on Design World
Automation World
AUGUST 19, 2024
With AI advancing fast, humanoid robots could break new ground for manufacturing. But it will take some time, the outcome is unclear and preparation will be key.
Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 21, 2024
Cybersecurity companies release periodic reports trying to alert people to recent threats and new awareness. This report, Industrial Ransomware Analysis: Q2 2024, comes from Dragos , written on his blog by Abdulrahman H. Alamri. The report shows a resurgence in ransomware group activity, almost doubling the number of attacks in Q2 (312 incidents) compared to Q1(169 incidents) after law enforcement crackdowns earlier this year.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 20, 2024
Members of the first MassRobotics Accelerator cohort celebrate at the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo. Much of the most impactful support for robotics startups happens at the local level. MassRobotics today announced the launch of its second MassRobotics Accelerator in partnership with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. After the success of the inaugural program, the partners said the upcoming accelerator will support robotics entrepreneurs with programming, mentorship, and immersion in
Design World
AUGUST 21, 2024
Charlotte Böhning, creator of OriVa, formally called the Gusty Port, sat down with Design World last year to share how she used 3D printing to prototype a new medical device for ostomates. After graduating from Pratt Institute, Böhning won a 2023 James Dyson Award and was named in the International Top 20 for her remarkable… The post OriVa, formerly the Gusty Port, is taking shape for ostomates appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
AUGUST 22, 2024
As the digital transformation of industrial systems accelerates, organizations face a growing challenge in securing their operations technology environments.
Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 20, 2024
Here’s a good reason to carefully read what data purveyors and analysts give you. This is from Martin of Newsworthy Data. He’s a data scientist. First off, this is negative in tone, which is thought to be newsworthy (unstated, but true). 2024 Tech Layoffs He uses emotionally laden words… revealing the technology firms that have slashed the most jobs in 2024 so far.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 18, 2024
Window Hero debuted its new drone cleaning service at Ambassador Christian School in Huntersville, N.C. | Source: Window Hero Window Hero, a HomeFront Brands franchise that specializes in a wide range of exterior cleaning services, is launching a drone window-cleaning service. The company has partnered with Lucid Bots Inc. to offer a drone-powered exterior cleaning system. “This new drone-powered cleaning service is a cost-effective solution that allows for a faster cleanup time with a sma
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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
AUGUST 23, 2024
AutomationDirect has added the BLOCK PM series mini power supplies, which feature a compact form factor, sufficient transient voltage protection, and an affordable price. They are robust and adaptable for various applications, offering performance and reliability without the higher cost of full-featured power supplies. The new BLOCK PM-0624-100-0 redundancy module prevents costly downtime by monitoring… The post AutomationDirect’s BLOCK PM series mini power supplies prevent downtime appear
Control.com
AUGUST 23, 2024
No doubt you have heard all about the use cases of AI and predictive maintenance. Learn about the algorithms that are actually used to provide analysis and insights based on industrial data sets.
Automation World
AUGUST 22, 2024
How to choose between programmable logic controllers and industrial PCs.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 23, 2024
Boston Dynamics showed off the capabilities of its electric Atlas humanoid in a new video. In the video, Atlas does eight pushups as a quick “warm-up” before work. The company has previously shown the hydraulic version of Atlas performing several stunts, including backflips, dances , parkour, and taking tools through a mock construction site.
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.
Design World
AUGUST 22, 2024
DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, will partner with Schneider Electric to host a webinar on wireless pushbutton technology on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. CDT titled “Experience Mobility in Manufacturing with Wireless Pushbuttons.
Control.com
AUGUST 21, 2024
Creating low-volume, custom batches of parts is one of the costliest and time-intensive manufacturing paths. Join us for a tour and learn how Protolabs "automates the automation" to deliver results.
E&T
AUGUST 21, 2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, is to construct a €10bn computer chip plant in Dresden, Germany, expected to be a key supplier to European industry and car makers.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 19, 2024
A&K Robotics’ self-driving robots are used to navigate large spaces such as airports and malls. | Source: A&K Robotics Rick Hansen Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to removing barriers for people with disabilities, is partnering with A&K Robotics, an autonomous micromobility company. The companies say the strategic partnership will aim to advance accessibility and inclusivity. “The Rick Hansen Foundation continues to embrace innovation in removing barriers for the 1 in 4 Cana
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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!
Design World
AUGUST 22, 2024
The confocalDT IFD241x confocal chromatic displacement sensor systems are now available with all common industrial Ethernet protocols. This opens up numerous other measurement tasks in precision automation where highly accurate results are required. The compact sensor systems are also easy to operate with their intuitive web interface. The Confocal chromatic sensor systems from Micro-Epsilon are… The post Confocal sensor systems available with PROFINET, EtherNet/IP appeared first on Design
Control.com
AUGUST 18, 2024
Like smacking a pinball machine, Baumer's new GIM600R inclination sensor gives users a competitive edge. The sensor brings improved performance to mobile machines, regardless of harsh environmental conditions.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 22, 2024
The team is using mobile technologies to turn bulky expanded polystyrene into reusable styrene monomer onsite. Image: CSIRO Association commentary from Dr Ranya Simons, CSIRO group leader Our world is facing a materials crisis. Global demand for raw materials has skyrocketed to 100 billion tonnes each year and is projected to hit a staggering 160-180 billion tonnes by 2060.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Saildrone Voyager is a 10 m uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) designed for seafloor mapping at depths up to 300 m. | Source: Saildrone Two Saildrone Voyager uncrewed surface vehicles, or USVs, have surveyed 1,500 square nautical miles (5,144.8 sq. km) in a north-central area of the Gulf of Maine. The marine robots mapped areas that had never been mapped in high resolution.
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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.
Modern Machine Shop
AUGUST 18, 2024
Source (all images): Mahr Inc. As far as reference surfaces go, after flatness, the most important is likely to be squareness. There are a number of different terms used to describe this relationship, including “perpendicularity,” “90 degrees” and “normalcy.” In engineering products, which may not have perpendicular surfaces, the right angle is used in the dimensioning of rectangular coordinates.
Control.com
AUGUST 22, 2024
In any process industry, transducers are the basic instrumentation unit for continuous monitoring of system variables that provide inputs for control system algorithms and outputs.
E&T
AUGUST 21, 2024
Blood packs have been successfully transported by drone in a series of “beyond visual line of sight” flights, marking the first time such a feat has been accomplished in the UK.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 23, 2024
Custos specializes in developing systems using the mobile robot platform from its parent company, Capra Robotics. | Source: Custos Robotics Capra Robotics this week announced the formation of its new subsidiary, Custos Robotics ApS. The company said it established Custos to explore new business ventures within the security and defense industries. Custos will specialize in non-offensive applications based on Capra Robotics’ mobile robots.
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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