Automation World
JULY 19, 2024
Understanding the difference between seeing and detecting defects, and the limitations of current technology, is essential for setting realistic project goals and achieving successful implementations.
Design World
JULY 19, 2024
SMW Autoblok has introduced the KIT-RR Chuck System, available in sizes from Ø 210 to Ø 400 and suitable for manual or robotic use. The system incorporates the RR Adapter and the RR soft top jaws, which through the company’s two-point contact design, can be switched from O.D. clamping to I.D. clamping in seconds. The… The post Convert a standard chuck into a quick-change chuck in seconds appeared first on Design World.
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Gary Mintchell
JULY 18, 2024
Aras invited me to their annual customer event this year. Energy and ideas abounded. The next edition will be held in Boston March 31-April 3, 2025. Aras, a leader in product lifecycle management (PLM) and digital thread solutions, today announced today the date for its annual event, ACE 2025, taking place March 31-April 3, 2025, in Boston at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza.
Canadian Manufacturing
JULY 19, 2024
Dr. Jerome Kim, Director General of IVI (left), and Mélanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs (right), exchange Canada’s formal request to join IVI and the IVI BOT’s approval letter. Credit: IVI SEOUL — Mélanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited the International Vaccine Institute’s (IVI’s) headquarters in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and announced Canada’s intention to join the IVI as a state party.
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Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.
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Automation World
JULY 15, 2024
Yaskawa Electric’s Motoman Next also employs Nvidia’s Jetson Orin modules alongside Wind River Linux.
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Gary Mintchell
JULY 17, 2024
Cal Newport , computer science professor and author ( Slow Productivity ), noticed a sign while on book promotion tour in England regarding the noxious effects of overly processed food, aka junk food. The message caused a companion thought—junk food for the mind. He had been thinking about how social media, over reliance on smart phones, and the like have corrupted the minds of many throughout the world.
Robotics Business Review
JULY 17, 2024
There are lots of questions about humanoid robots as they start to make their way into commercial markets. While the “wheels versus legs” debate is the go-to topic, questions about the business model — cost, ROI, etc. — are also top of mind. Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson gave us a quick peek behind the curtain for Digit while speaking at a tech conference this week.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JULY 16, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Appreciation Day, celebrated on July 16th every year, recognizes the positive contributions of AI technology to humanity and encourages discussions about its ethics. This event is an opportunity to celebrate AI's history and evolution, with Cisco playing a significant role.
Design World
JULY 18, 2024
Anyone who follows which major topics are currently “trending” is sure to have come across the term “simplexity“ Composed of the two words “simplicity” and “complexity”, it is, at first glance, a combination of two opposites. Essentially, the term encompasses the desire for simple and intuitive operability of complex systems and programs, as well as… The post Everything is getting easier, thanks to ‘simplexity’ and some software a
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Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.
Gary Mintchell
JULY 19, 2024
A major cybersecurity failure. I have not written about the “Blue Screen of Death” or BSOD since the late 90s and the PC-based control movement. Waking up this morning, that dreaded phrase returned to my mail reads. By now you’ve seen photos of lines at airports and other inconveniences. Someone in my community posted about difficulties finding a ride home from O’Hare in the early morning hours.
Robotics Business Review
JULY 19, 2024
Continental mobile robots are deployed in logistics operations at manufacturing facilities. | Credit: Continental Continental Mobile Robots, a Frankfurt am Main, Germany-based division of Continental’s Automotive Group Sector, has developed mobile robots for use in automotive plants. The company provides a complete autonomous mobile robot ( AMR ), including hardware, an autonomy software stack, and fleet management software powered by artificial intelligence and backed by its partners.
E&T
JULY 16, 2024
Twenty Starlink satellites have fallen to Earth and burned up in the atmosphere just days after being launched into orbit due to a faulty rocket.
Design World
JULY 18, 2024
Nominees are sought for a new recognition program that celebrates the accomplishments and abilities of up-and-coming engineers. Engineering.com, one of Design World’s sibling publications, has launched Future Engineering Leaders, a recognition program designed to celebrate the achievements and contributions of engineers still in the early stages of their careers.
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Gary Mintchell
JULY 19, 2024
• ResumeTemplates.com Survey Finds ChatGPT Helps 4 in 10 Users Get Raises, as Workers’ Fears of AI Fizzle Workers report that ChatGPT helps them save time, complete tasks more efficiently, and increase their productivity Everyone performs surveys these days. This company would not normally hit my radar. ResumeTemplates (think CV, not beginning again) provides a platform for free professional resume templates and examples.
Robotics Automation News
JULY 14, 2024
Richtech Robotics, a Nevada company and a provider of AI-driven service robots, has launched its latest robot: Medbot, an elevator delivery robot designed to streamline pharmacy operations with uninterrupted, 24/7 medications delivery. With high operational accuracy, Medbot improves healthcare facility efficiency with a secure delivery, reducing operating costs and improving the overall patient experience.
The Fabricator
JULY 13, 2024
Fabricators are tapping into AI’s potential, using it to automate presentations and seeing how it can help with strategic planning. And they’re just getting started.
Design World
JULY 17, 2024
Contributed by Del Williams When the demand for electronic chips outstrips supply, prices rise, impacting consumers and manufacturers alike. Just as volatile oil markets succumb to geopolitical tensions, shortages, and natural disasters, such factors also impact computer chip supply chains. Fluctuations in chip prices can ripple through the economy, affecting the cost of electronics, vehicles,… The post Manufacturers are “banking” electronic chips to protect against shortages a
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Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-
Robotics Business Review
JULY 19, 2024
The F45.07 Robotics Applications Subcommittee will develop standards for A-UGVs such as this Husky agricultural robot. Source: Clearpath As robots spread from factories and warehouses to fields, standards need to keep up. ASTM International today said it has approved the formation of a new subcommittee on robotics applications. Its goal is to provide a venue where representatives from a variety of industries can come together to develop standards specific to their sectors.
Robotics Automation News
JULY 14, 2024
The Healey-Driscoll administration, of Massachusetts, has awarded $10,280,407 in grants to 13 companies to support sustainable alternatives to traditional manufacturing through the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2), a program through MassTech Collaborative’s (MassTech) Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) that bridges the gap between innovation and commercialization by providing capital grants and supporting pioneering projects in […]
The Fabricator
JULY 13, 2024
Two-time Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato drove No. 75 at the iconic race held the Sunday before Memorial Day, a weekend when the sheet metal industry gained some significant exposure. AMADA was his car’s primary sponsor.
Design World
JULY 15, 2024
By Mike McGuire When a fastening application involves fastener performance or fastener product quality complaints, the following list of questions should be considered in an effort to understand the reason(s) and the scope of the problem being experienced and how to evaluate it and solve it. + Who is the supplier? When was the product… The post Fastening application troubleshooting appeared first on Design World.
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The rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. In the event of a defect, recall, or customer complaint, manufacturers must quickly identify and trace the affected parts and components, including their maintenance, installation, and purchase history – back to the purchase order.
Control.com
JULY 19, 2024
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology researchers have developed a proof-of-concept multispectral 3D camera that features optical components made using an inkjet printer.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 15, 2024
Image: DP/stock.adobe.com PsiQuantum has signed a memorandum of understanding with five leading universities in Queensland to help support the growing demand for skills in the quantum computing economy and to explore research projects in adjacent fields. This collaboration will provide a framework for academic institutions in Australia to offer opportunities for academic, postgraduate, and undergraduate placements that will attract and retain leading Australian and global talent.
Robotics Business Review
JULY 17, 2024
A&K Robotics’ autonomous mobility pods are all-electric and offer a new way for people to navigate venues. | Source: A&K Robotics Delta-Q will be providing its battery chargers for A&K Robotics’ autonomous mobility pods. The companies say the partnership will help advance sustainable urban mobility initiatives across British Columbia.
Design World
JULY 15, 2024
Pallet conveyors are hardly a new development, but the increasing speed and precision of these systems have made them the go-to conveyance option for a growing number of industries that are trying to boost throughput to keep up with demand. By Dave Giffels • Senior business development manager | Dorner Corp. Small electronics is one… The post Pallet conveying — for pacing small electronics and more appeared first on Design World.
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Control.com
JULY 17, 2024
University of Bristol researchers successfully developed a four-finger robot hand with tactile fingertips. The hand is capable of rotating objects in all directions while maintaining its grasp.
Robotics Automation News
JULY 15, 2024
Rocsys, a provider of hands-free charging solutions, together with partners Ionity, Audi, TÜV SÜD and affiliated partners Porsche, BMW, Ford, Marquardt, AVL, and Huber+Suhner, as part of the ROCIN-ECO consortium, has developed and demonstrated what they say is “the first interoperable automatic conductive charging solution for passenger electric vehicles”.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 18, 2024
Image: iLAuNCH Trailblazer The Australian defence and space industry is set to gain onshore manufacturing of new eye in the sky technology, a space camera that can provide images back to Earth at high speed that will aid in disaster resilience operations, land management, and defence. This multi-sensor camera for Earth observation is now in development with Leonardo, Spiral Blue, Nominal Systems and The Australian National University (ANU), brought together under an iLAuNCH Trailblazer project.
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