Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 9, 2024

I checked in to the only source I have, Control Global , who somehow maintains contact and once again published the email show daily. Looks like the highlight from the keynote is that once again Honeywell Process is reorganizing. The post Honeywell User Group 2024 appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Additionally, its advanced process control mechanisms prioritize plate protection and consumable efficiency, minimizing downtime and maximizing output. With four gas-connect console options, the XPR460 offers unparalleled flexibility and control over the cutting process.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Source | United Grinding United Grinding highlights a new feature for WALTER Tool Grinding Machines called the Automated Tool Production (ATP). ATP is available on WALTER grinding, eroding and measuring machines, as well as machines from other system partners — both upstream and downstream in the production process.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 5, 2024

The combined power of these features contextualizes vulnerability data from internal and external sources, enabling organizations to close the exposures that pose the greatest risks to their businesses. Those of us in process control have dealt with the problem of too many alarms demanding response, many of which are not critical.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 21, 2025

Source: Prime Technical Services Inc. PTSI) showcases Tool Monitoring Adaptive Control (TMAC), Caron Engineering ’s CNC tool monitoring and process control. Prime Technical Services Inc. TMAC can help shops reduce scrap rates by catching tool issues and breakage in real time, minimizing waste.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics has announced that its robotic technology is now compatible with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving products for machine tending. In addition, the integration offers closed-loop feedback to the robot for autonomous process control, it said. Kniptash, FOBA’s sales manager for Americas.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 8, 2024

Source: Binder USA Binder USA LP, a supplier of industrial circular connectors, last week announced that it is offering connectors from its M12 series as surface-mount devices, or SMDs). It claimed that its SMDs can enable streamlined and automated processes. Binder USA is a subsidiary of unit of Franz Binder GmbH & Co.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

There has been a shift in how the manufacturing industry thinks about automation. With no end in sight to the labor shortage, automation is becoming a necessity, especially for smaller manufacturers. Automation is no longer optional for these manufacturers. Finally, we have a story from Athena Manufacturing.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Source: binder Industrial applications are growing more complex, imposing high requirements on connector systems, according to binder USA, which specializes in circular connectors. binder USA LP is a subsidiary of binder Group, a leading global manufacturer of circular connectors, custom cord sets, and LED lights.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 4, 2024

Source: Mazak Corp. This year marks the 50 th anniversary of Mazak North American manufacturing operations in Florence, Kentucky. Through its focus in manufacturing innovation and technology, engineering and customer support, the company has positioned itself as a leader of the North American manufacturing industry.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Source: binder Today’s demanding industrial applications require compact, robust connectors that can reliably transmit high currents and voltages, noted Binder USA LP. The standardized flange components are cross-manufacturer compatible, according to DIN EN IEC 61076-2-116, offering maximum flexibility, Binder said. Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

Leading manufacturers are already using the new M8 12-pin circular connectors in length-measurement systems and laboratory automation. Source: binder USA As robotics become more common in warehouses and manufacturing facilities, modern machines are becoming smaller and more powerful. ” Register now and save.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Source: binder For demanding environments, Binder USA LP has introduced a new generation of molded M16 connectors, which it said are engineered to deliver reliability and performance even in the harshest conditions. The new M16 connectors have been redesigned to be modular and easier to handle.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Image: Gorodenkoff/shutterstock.com How a private mobile network can help manufacturers in Australia overcome their biggest challenges. Manufacturers in Australia and around the world are facing mounting pressure to boost profitability amid high inflation, rising interest rates, and escalating energy costs. technologies.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Share Complex products require complex manufacturing processes, and that’s the essence of high-tech manufacturing. Machinery and controls are highly sophisticated and often tightly integrated. This blog answers the question, “What is high-tech manufacturing?” A high-tech factory challenges the maintenance function.

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ATS

APRIL 5, 2024

The types of signals and records a machine data collection system can gather include: Sensor data Some of the i ndustrial machine sensors used for process control can also capture machine health data. In other cases, manufacturers retrofit machines with IoT devices. This can drive improvement efforts to find and reduce waste.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

In addition, when connected to a plant’s control and safety systems, it enables the utilization of manufacturing site data that has been acquired by robots, and the issuing of procedural instructions to robots, thus enabling the first step to be taken toward autonomous plant operations.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Saving money while optimizing process control is a key aspect of success in manufacturing, especially when it comes to solvents and vapor degreasing. When it comes to process control, using a vapor degreaser to clean parts can be challenging. Subscribe to learn the latest in manufacturing. www.kyzen.com.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

As Wales Tech Week draws closer, visitors can expect digital transformation in manufacturing to be one of the main focuses. I spoke to experts in the industry to see how manufacturing businesses stand to reap huge benefits from tech advances including digital transformation. But digital transformation cannot be considered in isolation.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The AUHMI series also offers the optional smart battery backup feature, providing an emergency backup power source to protect data and the system from unexpected power outages. Industrial Panel PCs with Intel Celeron/Core i Processors appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly. The post AUHMI Series: 10.1”~21.5”

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 23, 2023

With this agreement, ABB becomes a single-source vendor for gas analyzer system integration for Samsung in Saudi Arabia. The post ABB and Samsung Engineering To Collaborate on Gas Analyzers for Saudi Arabia’s Energy Industries appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 19, 2024

Customers will benefit by receiving more products from a single source. From 2025, the production and further development of process analyzers and gas flowmeters will be the responsibility of a joint venture in which each partner will hold a 50 percent stake.

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Cisco Manufacturing

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Examples are, mobile robots, AGV(automated guided vehicles), and manufacturing infrastructure. For these processes to run over wireless infrastructure, the communications technology must deliver against strict application requirements for performance and reliability. 2) Manufacturing logistics. 3) Process automation monitoring.

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ATS

JANUARY 24, 2024

Sometimes called “inferential” or “virtual” sensors, soft sensors are rapidly becoming a key component of the digital transformation underway in manufacturing. Their uses include improved process control, detection of sensor problems, and operation of digital twins.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Identifying and monitoring correct weld settings provides a means for quality control of the product being manufactured. During process development, one can compare the stability of the settings and optimize the process. The key is to quickly identify the true source of the problem and get back on track with production.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

I was wondering if I should have more security than I have being a manufacturing and industrial site. Security information comes at me faster than to my friend Greg Hale who specializes on the subject at Industrial Safety and Security Source. 6 months later, the proverbial “shields” are still up but is the U.S.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 4, 2023

Understand the shift toward the smart factory and the challenges process manufacturers face. Distributed control system (DCS) users are working toward eliminating the proprietary nature of automation and working toward a universal standard for process control industries. Learning Objectives.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 2, 2024

Source: Verisurf Software Inc. and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence have entered a metrology solutions agreement. Users can now receive single-source consultation, quoting, transactional support and relationship management for complete metrology solutions. Verisurf Software Inc.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Source: Renishaw Inc. showcases its Equator gaging systems, which are designed to deliver high-speed comparative gaging for the inspection of medium to high-volume manufactured parts. EZ-IO software simplifies the setup of automated manufacturing cells to configure communications between Equator systems and the cell controller.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 10, 2023

Embracing concepts and technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and smart manufacturing can help. In the past, upgrading a distributed control system (DCS) typically involved ripping out the old system and replacing it with a new one from a different vendor, or undergoing a hardware or software upgrade.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 21, 2018

There is no one size fits all view when it comes to manufacturing. Large, advanced plants are using a plethora of advanced manufacturing processes, robots and data as a core part of their operations. The report noted five key insights and areas that manufacturers in the middle market are focusing on, these include: Competition.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 15, 2024

Image: zinkevych/stock.adobe.com Globally, manufacturing has become a prime target for Cyberattacks. We spoke with an industry expert to find out how manufacturers can manage the risk of cyber-attacks and equip themselves with the skills necessary to safeguard their businesses. million, marking a nearly 15 per cent increase.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 21, 2023

The majority of a manufacturing facility’s energy is expended in the use of fans and motors to run dust collection equipment. Through the use of sensors, controls and automation, manufacturers can reduce energy consumption by about 50%-to-80% using new technology,” said David Bohrer , president, Hastings Air Energy Control.

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ATS

MARCH 20, 2024

Share Lack of data on products and processes is no longer a problem for manufacturers. This blog explains the digital thread concept and what it does in manufacturing. Digital records permeate every aspect of manufacturing business. Design data is available to manufacturing and quality. What is a digital thread ?

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 28, 2024

Source: Blum-Novotest Inc. introduces the FormControl X, a user-friendly measurement software for machining centers, designed for automated quality control of workpieces in individual and series production. The process is managed based on the recorded measured values and previously defined warning and control limits.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The report’s economic modelling was undertaken by independent economist Steve Lucas of Developmental Economics, in conjunction with ABB Energy Industries and supported with desktop research of academic and industry sources. ABB will publish reports focused on the power and chemicals markets in 2023. Notes to editors.

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 4, 2025

Nashvilles strategic location in the heart of the Southeast manufacturing corridor allows easy access to a wealth of resources and expertise. Whether you’re a fastener professional, aluminum expert, or industrial manufacturing leader, this event offers unparalleled value in one convenient venue.

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