Design World

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Accumold recently announced a further investment in its micro additive manufacturing (AM) capability, having just finalized the purchase of a second Fabrica 2.0 machine from Nano Dimension. The continued integration of precision micro AM at Accumold complements the micro molding services that the company already provides and which it has been innovating for over 30 […] The post Micro AM is changing the economics of manufacturing appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

JANUARY 31, 2023

OnRobot’s D:Ploy hardware and software is now available to automate the process of integrating robots into palletizing, CNC machine tending, packaging, and pick-and-place applications.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

One more ABB news item. That company has made a flurry of news over the past several weeks. ABB here has completed its portfolio divestments announced after some acquisitions in 2020. This one is the power conversion business for $505 million. ABB Ltd Chairman Peter Voser sees his firm acquiring between 5 to 10 small-to-medium enterprises a year to add to the company’s organic business, he said on Monday.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Nasa and IBM have joined forces to promote a new application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to Nasa Earth observation satellite data. The two organisations have revealed their plans to develop several applications to extract insights from Earth observations about the impact of climate change. In one of the projects, scientists will train an IBM geospatial intelligence foundation model on Nasa's Harmonized Landsat Sentinel-2 dataset, a record of land cover and land use changes captur

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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).

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Design World

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The long-awaited MD&M West, D&M West, and ATX West shows are almost here! In just a few days, engineers and innovators from all over will convene to share knowledge and new technologies that advance our collective capabilities. The conference and exhibition will take place February 7-9, 2023, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Here’s… The post What to expect at MD&M West, D&M West, and ATX West in 2023 appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Data analytics software can be applied to a variety of production operations. Identifying energy efficiency losses is one example of how the software can deliver fast results.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 31, 2023

Advancements like virtual reality are making patients receive quality healthcare and experts who can help them use the advanced technology Role of Virtual Reality Applications in the Healthcare Industry The transformations in the field of health care in the last decade are remarkable.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Could switching to a custom save you money? By Justyna Rapacz, Marketing Engineer Picture this – you’re looking at our retaining ring selection guide to find a ring suitable for your application. You locate a ring series that looks promising. You flip through the catalog in search of the standard part, only to discover that the required… The post Top 6 overlooked benefits of a custom-engineered design appeared first on Design World.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 30, 2023

Josh Welton looks back at past attempts to automate to see if there are hints on what’s to come in automation and whether workers will reap the benefits of cobots and other technology advancements.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 31, 2023

Festo must be among the leaders of innovation. They send a continual stream of new product news. It’s also often pretty cool. Today, two new items from January 2023. Festo Introduces an Online 3D CAD Configurator for Actuators and Accessories Festo Introduces a Uniquely Engineered Angle Seat Valve A 3D CAD file of the actuator assembly is ready for download at the end of configurator’s streamlined design process.

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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?

Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 31, 2023

When it comes to business, marketing is the area where many experts widely predict that enormous change will occur due to artificial intelligence. Moreover, beyond sales, studies have found this single function where the technology is likely to have the most impact financially.

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Design World

JANUARY 30, 2023

High energy costs, broken supply chains, and rising raw material prices continue to pose new challenges to business. To remain competitive, companies need to take steps to increase their efficiency and contain energy costs, which in turn will lead to a reduction in their carbon footprint. High-tech solutions in this area will be presented at… The post Hannover Fair 2023: Motion, drive, automation firms accelerate digital transformation appeared first on Design World.

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AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 31, 2023

Toyota Australia has revealed its plans to launch at least three EVs in three years, starting with the bZ4X SUV late this year. In a press release on Tuesday, the company said electrified vehicles – including hybrid-electric and other technologies – would account for more than half its sales in 2025. With this announcement, Toyota highlighted its commitment to the product by unveiling a $20 million investment by dealers in charging stations that will assist in the sale and maintenan

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 31, 2023

Two items from Universal Robots recently came my way. One discusses new uses for Cobots, while the other reveals Universal’s growth in 2022. Turnkey robotic solutions, complete with all hardware, software, sensors and interfaces, will be powerful automation drivers in 2023, according to Universal Robots “In 2023, cobot automation will become more sophisticated yet more straightforward to use,” predicts Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications development and strategic marketing at Universal

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Luwu, a STEM education technology company focused on the research and development of advanced robotics, has launched XGO 2, an advanced desktop-sized AI quadruped robot with an arm. This state-of-the-art robot brings a new level of intelligence and functionality to the world of robotics.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Lapp North America announces it will launch its expanded family of SKINTOP MINI cable glands at ATX West 2023, Booth 4355. The extended Skintop Mini range includes 2 to 7 mm diameter glands, allowing system designers to obtain protective, secure seals for their small-diameter cables while reducing cable density in their networked devices. Features and… The post Lapp introduces Skintop Mini cable glands at ATX West 2023 appeared first on Design World.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Topper Industries knows how to weld and work with aluminum. The Washington-based fabricator specializes in aluminum structures ranging from residential gangways and docks to massive bridges.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

While I was researching the QAD acquisition of RedZone , I noticed the prominence of something called “Adaptive Solutions.” When I mentioned I was curious about what that meant in beyond marketing terms, the PR team went to work and set up a conference call with QAD CEO Anton Chilton. He told me, “The pace of change facing manufacturers has required a real-time response to situations.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Whether you’re using a mobile device, a computer, or a tablet, ad blockers can help you save time, protect your personal information, and eliminate annoying ads. Among the many benefits, these tools can also help your computer speed up, block intrusive and repetitive ads, and disrupt first-party infrastructure.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Automation Direct now offers end-of-arm tooling components for robot arm vacuum pick-and-place applications. Components can be purchased individually or in kits that include everything needed to create a single-beam or dual-beam end-of-arm tool. Kits are simple, save time and money, and include structural rails (which support optional internal vacuum), connectors, cup mounts, vacuum tubing, vacuum… The post Schmalz end-of-arm tooling components for robot pick-and-place applications appeare

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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

North American polypropylene resin prices took a major leap in January, propelled by higher prices for polymer-grade propylene feedstock.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The vision and streaming video area seems to be ripe for continued investment and innovation. I’ve discussed a few applications lately that look promising. Here is news of an underlying technology that will boost these other applications. eYs3D , a silicon-design-AI computer vision solutions company, introduced at CES a state-of-the-art computer vision development platform for next-generation autonomous robotic applications such as AIoT (artificial intelligence of things), smart city, indoor cle

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 31, 2023

Wisconsin-based Mayville Engineering Company discusses its internal welding boot camp, success stories from its boot camp participants, and the lessons it’s learned along the way.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Red Lion introduces N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches. As industries around the world digitally transform and optimize their operations, reliable and secure network access is critical. NT5000 switches and their gigabit speed are designed to improve network security and reliability for industrial organizations of all sizes and environments.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Currently, home solar panels have become very popular worldwide. Renewable energy seems to be the best solution for all those who have concerns about unpredictable fluctuations in the natural gas market, rising prices, and a possible crisis. Solar panels can provide a private home with at least partial independence from fluctuations in the energy market.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 30, 2023

A certain South African-born, attention-seeking entrepreneur has brought media attention to a market for electric vehicles. We long-time industrial people are (or should be) familiar with a variety of electric vehicles that have been traversing aisles in manufacturing plants for decades. My question to Keith Simon, CEO and founder of Waev , was what could possibly be new in this world of electric material handling equipment.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2023

December 2022's 55 robotics investments totaled US $1.14B, a 7.7% increase over December 2021's funding total. Investment into companies providing robotics solutions for autonomous ground transportation such as sensors, autonomy 'stacks' and 'drivers', and whole cloth systems, was particularly strong. The post What Slowdown? – December 2022 Robotics Investments Reaches $1.14B appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Design World

JANUARY 31, 2023

According to research company BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) newly released 2022 Carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) Market Outlook, the global capacity for carbon capture in 2030 is set to increase sixfold from today’s level, to 279 million tons of CO2 captured per year. Drastic growth in the market has led to a 44% increase in expected… The post Global carbon capture capacity to rise sixfold by 2030 appeared first on Design World.

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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

CEO Tom Salmon, who has been in the corner office for the past six years and led Berry through the largest growth in its history, will leave the company at the end of the year.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The PAC report stressed that the department had been “struggling for years” to deliver critical digital projects, some of them needed for use by UK warships and satellites. The chair of the committee, Labour MP Dame Meg Hillier, said the MoD was "frankly not up to the task it faces", and called for a "significant cultural change" to bring the systems up to date and to be prepared for modern battles ahead.

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