Gary Mintchell

JULY 31, 2024

What I want to hear from marketing people is not that their products have built-in artificial intelligence (AI), or even Generative AI. What is more interesting is a real use for the technology. The world has been filled with technologies over the centuries that never really made it into something usable by the population. The pitch was, where and why manufacturing businesses need to adopt AI to remain relevant and boost productivity.

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Design World

JULY 30, 2024

Visit igus at booths 236557 and 236230 igus, a maker of motion plastics, has announced its participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. The event will be held from September 9-14, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. This year, igus will showcase its latest advancements at two booths, highlighting its commitment to improving… The post igus to exhibit cutting-edge engineering and automation solutions at IMTS 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

AUGUST 2, 2024

Manufacturers currently use smart technology to augment human insights and digitize operations. Tomorrow, manufacturers will become technology companies with a technical workforce. To get there, upskilling will need become part of the manufacturing business strategy.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 29, 2024

Developers can use Apple Vision Pro to teleoperate robots for capturing demonstration data. Source: NVIDIA At SIGGRAPH today in Denver, NVIDIA Corp. announced research and offerings for simulation, generative artificial intelligence, and robotics. The company said it is providing a suite of services, models, and computing platforms to enable robotics and AI designers “to develop, train, and build the next generation of humanoid robotics.” “The next wave of AI is robotics, and o

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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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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 2, 2024

How refreshing to talk to a true evangelist of American manufacturing. While I believe in international cooperation and market expansion, I recognize that as long as we have countries those countries will need a solid manufacturing base to survive. The other day I received a pitch about a new company in the US trying to bring digital solutions to manufacturing—from small to large enterprises.

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Design World

JULY 30, 2024

Tough industrial environments require high-resolution flow control valves to control the flow of compressed air, gases, and liquids. The Proportion-Air FCV flow control valve performs this by precise closed-loop proportional pneumatic control of the position of a valve off the seat. This angle seat valve, with special seat geometry, results in a linear relationship between… The post Proportion-Air explains how its FCV works in tough environments appeared first on Design World.

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E&T

JULY 30, 2024

Britain’s nuclear regulators have approved early designs for small modular reactors (SMRs) developed by Rolls-Royce SMR as a first step towards significant expansion of the UK’s nuclear power capabilities.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 30, 2024

To work in a wide range of real-world conditions, robots need to learn generalist policies. To that end, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, or MIT CSAIL, have created a Real-to-Sim-to-Real model. The goal of many developers is to create hardware and software so that robots can work everywhere under all conditions.

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Design World

AUGUST 2, 2024

SMW Electronics, a new division of SMW Autoblok, launched a new line of grippers — Motiact — to automate key processes for industrial and electronic applications including machine tools, material handling, inspection, assembly, and more. The Motiact gripper series is suitable for performing precise, consistent, and accurately monitored gripping operations for moving parts, pallets, and… The post SMW Electronics introduces new Motiact mechatronic grippers appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

JULY 29, 2024

IT/OT convergence is essential for realizing the full benefits of IIoT.

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JULY 29, 2024

Photo: kali9/Getty Images TORONTO — The Ontario government’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream opens on Jul. 29, with up to an additional $260 million available, the biggest funding round since the Fund launched in 2021. Building on the previous four rounds, the fifth round will help tackle Ontario’s labour shortage by connecting jobseekers with employers, allowing them to begin careers in in-demand sectors such as manufacturing, construction and technology.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 27, 2024

Interact Analysis’ survey gave insights into what end users expect from autonomous mobile robots. | Source: Adobe Stock Mobile robots have become an essential part of the automation landscape in recent years. For end users, they offer flexibility, scalability, and efficiency for various industries and applications. But what do customers actually want from mobile robots, and how do they evaluate and select different technologies and vendors?

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Design World

JULY 31, 2024

According to PwC, 70% of CEOs worldwide believe Generative AI (GenAI) will significantly transform the way their companies create, deliver and capture value. That includes manufacturers, who can use the systems to spot equipment failures and minimize downtime. Here, Chris Johnson of SMB Bearings emphasizes how industrial bearings equipped with sensors can support GenAI by […] The post Industrial bearings support the GenAI revolution appeared first on Design World.

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The Fabricator

JULY 29, 2024

Peak Precision Manufacturing, a fabricator of metal parts for the automotive, agricultural, defense, steel, and aluminum industries, will establish a new 21,000-sq.-ft. facility in Bowling Green, Ky., creating 24 jobs.

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E&T

AUGUST 2, 2024

Chipmaker Intel has branded its latest set of financial results ‘disappointing’ and is planning to cut around 15% of its workforce to save costs – roughly 15,000 jobs worldwide.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 2, 2024

The new Unitree Go2-W quadruped adds wheels to the feet, offering new types of locomotion. | Credit: Unitree Unitree Robotics launched its latest quadruped platform, the Go2-W (“W” for wheeled). This is a variation of its low-cost Go2 quadruped. The new Go2-W features wheels instead of “paws,” giving it a unique kinematic design that makes the robot nimble, efficient on hard surfaces, and capable of some new tricks.

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Design World

AUGUST 2, 2024

Bishop-Wisecarver offers OEMs and end users complete automation solutions built from its wide array of mechanical components along with the motors, controls, and robotics of its industrial partners. Design engineers and plant engineers tasked with automating operations can work with Bishop-Wisecarver to source fully integrated assemblies — including those completed with motors and controls.

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Control.com

AUGUST 2, 2024

Fanuc America has opened a new 650,000-square-foot campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, to expand its North American footprint of innovative industrial automation and robotics solutions.

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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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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 1, 2024

Source: Getty Images “Your price is too high compared to the competition.” Have you ever heard this feedback from your customers or potential customers? Over the last 40-plus years, I have heard this said to me many times. I find it very frustrating, because what it really means is that my shop has not shown the value of our company to the customer.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 31, 2024

Code Metal says it is bringing its algorithmic breakthroughs to hardware applications to apply LLMs at the edge. | Source: Code Metal Code Metal Inc., a startup creating artificial intelligence-powered development workflows for the edge, has raised $16.45 million across pre-seed and seed funding rounds. The Boston-based company said it plans to use the funding “to continue building modular and verifiable agentic workflows that transform product development timelines from months to days.

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Design World

AUGUST 2, 2024

Hirose has expanded its high-voltage wire-to-board (WTB) connector offering to include a high-heat-resistant version with a space-saving design. The ZG05HV Series WTB connector supports applications up to 125 degrees C, making it ideal for automotive applications including battery, converter, ECU, inverter, and onboard charging connectivity. The ZG05HV Series connector is also commonly used in storage […] The post Small wire-to-board connector resist heat from battery circuits appeared fir

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 1, 2024

Wyatt Hansen looks to bring back a gold medal to Utah and the U.S. as he competes at the WorldSkills 2024 welding competition in France in September.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 30, 2024

Source: Mahr Inc. When you put a sheet of paper in the printer, you don’t think twice about it. The paper size fits the printer; the printer fits the paper. This is no coincidence, but instead, the result of a standard. Even though there are probably millions of different standards worldwide, if you consider country-specific standards, many are based on some common threads.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2024

The proposed ASTM F45 committee standard would define safety and sustainability features for solar panel cleaning robots. Source: Adobe Stock ASTM International said its F45 Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems Committee is developing a standard for the evaluation of robots that clean solar panels. The organization said it will help modernize solar panel cleaning systems.

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Control.com

AUGUST 1, 2024

The SX8R communications module from IDEC connects automation hardware protocols with fast, easy, and dependable transmission, eliminating head and heartache.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 28, 2024

Richard Petterson (right) oversees production at Tindo’s Adelaide facility, Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer. Image: Tindo Solar Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke with Richard Petterson, CEO of Tindo, to learn more about his company’s journey in becoming Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer. Tindo, an Adelaide-based company in South Australia, specialises in manufacturing high-quality solar panels for residential and commercial use.

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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.

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MRPEasy

JULY 30, 2024

Co-products are secondary products created during a manufacturing process. Tracking these goods enables companies to significantly reduce waste, manage costs, and increase profitability. What are co-products? Co-products are secondary products generated during the manufacturing process alongside the main product. Co-products have significant value and are often planned for and managed as integral parts of the […] The post What Are Co-Products and How to Track Them?

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · The State of Warehouse Automation In Episode 158 of The Robot Report Podcast, Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the week’s news. You’ll also hear the State of Warehouse Automation panel that was one of the highlights from the Robotics Summit & Expo. An esteemed panel moderated by Eugene Demaitre, the discussion featured Tim Tetzlaff, vice president, global head of accelerated digitalization at DHL Supply Chain; John Santagate, VP of robotics at Körbe

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Control.com

JULY 27, 2024

In an effort to advance manufacturing, industrial automation-focused companies Engineered Products and Chang Robotics have partnered together to exchange expertise and formulate affordable automated solutions.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 1, 2024

Source: Mastercam Mastercam showcases Mastercam 2025, the latest version of its software which introduces features and enhancements designed to maximize speed, efficiency and precision in machining operations. Mastercam 2025 is designed to advance productivity and sustainability in manufacturing. Mastercam Deburr is a solution for automated edge finishing that is said to enhance the deburring process for Mastercam Mill, Mastercam Mill 3D, Mastercam Router and Mastercam Mill-Turn.

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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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