Automation World
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Rockwell Automation's Blake Moret and Nvidia's Rev Lebaredian explore how combining simulation and domain expertise is making technology easier to work with.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The devil is in the data – harnessing AI and predictive technologies to drive resilience in an era of connectivity These year-end predictions stories always seemed like some sort of journalist fill-in piece to me. I seldom did them as a magazine editor. And here. Although I have written two so far for other publications. I have a good relationship with Fluke Reliability.
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Design World
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Orbex Group, a U.S.-based supplier of slip rings and electric motors, has introduced a new family of compact wheel drives (CWD), increasing its offering of precision motion solutions. The CWD-500 and CWD-1000 are integrated motor, gearbox, encoder and wheel combination units, designed to facilitate easy application in compact robotic applications like autonomous mobile robots (AMR)… The post Orbex Group offers new compact wheel drives for advanced mobile robots appeared first on Design Wor
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Image: wacomka/stock.adobe.com The Southern Hemisphere’s only mRNA manufacturing facility has opened in Victoria to ensure world-class mRNA vaccines and medicines can be made in Australia. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan today joined federal minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler and acting minister for Economic Growth Danny Pearson to open Moderna’s facility at Monash University’s Clayton campus.
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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).
Modern Machine Shop
DECEMBER 3, 2024
All images provided by the Monks of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel. The Carmelite monks of Wyoming — known formally as the Monks of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel — are a contemplative, cloistered community established in 2003 by two men in a remote Rocky Mountain territory in Meeteetse, Wyoming, about a two-hour drive west of the Bighorn National Forest.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 4, 2024
An HSS study tested the effectiveness of robot-assisted and augmented reality surgeries. | Source: Adobe Stock A study at the Hospital for Special Surgery, or HSS, comparing robot-assisted navigation to the use of augmented reality in spinal surgery found that both techniques demonstrate excellent accuracy and safety for pedicle screw placement. More than 1.2 million spinal surgeries are performed in the U.S. each year, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Anthony Murphy, Vice President and Head of Product Management at Plex, a Rockwell Automation Company, met with me for a bit at the recent Automation Fair. I had toured the show floor captivated by the demo of the connected factory worker. I’ve followed the workflow technology for many years. Companies keep improving both the technology and the utility.
Design World
DECEMBER 17, 2024
ABB has elevated its Baldor-Reliance Food Safe stainless-steel motor product portfolio with a streamlined three-lead electrical connection design, delivering a superior experience for food and beverage processing operations. This new motor solution is engineered to simplify installation, enhance reliability and improve workplace safety all while seamlessly integrating with existing 460-V systems. “This new configuration… The post ABB optimizes Baldor-Reliance Food Safe stainless-ste
Chris Hohmann
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Usually, being right too soon has detrimental effects. That is if others, your colleagues, your peers or supervisors aren’t ready to consider the possibility youre promoting. In my case, being right too soon about the Goal Tree went well for me, despite others not being ready to follow.
E&T
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Feeding cattle with seaweed helps to reduce their methane emissions by nearly 40% without affecting their health or weight, a study has found.
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 Business Review
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The UR20 cobot with its increased payload at the 2024 China International Industry Fair. | Credit: Universal Robots Universal Robots A/S is looking to significantly expand its presence in China, the world’s largest market for industrial robots. The world’s leading developer of collaborative robot arms is opening a production facility there and introducing two robots that will be available exclusively to the Chinese market.
Automation World
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Why a cloud-based ERP system could be the ideal onramp to AI for many industrial manufacturers.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Ive written about other companies working on the rather local problem of cybersecurity vulnerabilities of the ubiquitous USB sticks. This news comes from yet another company working on the problem. Apricorn , the leading manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, announced manufacturing-specific findings from global research of IT security decision-makers.
Design World
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Festo introduces Controlled Pneumatics, a digital closed-loop control strategy for delivering energy efficiency, high dynamic response, and precision movement. Controlled Pneumatics is an ideal solution for web tensioning; welding; surface processing; flexible gripping, including vacuum gripping; dispensing and pumping; PET bottle blowing; and diaphragm pump control.
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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?
Industry Week
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Rare-earth mineral restrictions are a very real option that the US should be actively preparing for.
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 3, 2024
RASCAL was developed by Siemens and Centric PA, in conjunction with the NSW RFS. Image: Siemens Siemens and Centric PA have collaborated on an innovative time-saving technology that’s not only helping New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) save precious minutes during fire emergencies, but also helping control harmful carbon emissions from fires.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 5, 2024
AMP ONE is designed to capture billions of dollars in value otherwise lost to landfills or incineration annually. Source: AMP Robotics AMP Robotics Corp. today said it has has raised $91 million in corporate equity in a Series D financing. The Louisville, Colo.-based company plans to use its latest funding to accelerate deployment of its AMP ONE systems, which uses artificial intelligence and robotics to sort municipal solid waste, or MSW.
Automation World
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Siemens generative AI technology is being used by thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering to develop PLC code and generate data visualizations in equipment HMIs.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 4, 2024
A marketing person offered a meeting with Sanu Warrier, Software Product Director at nVent during the recent Automation Fair. I have not kept up with all mergers and acquisitions. NVent is the parent company of Hoffman enclosures and much more. My last update from this company was several years ago. I was familiar with electrical enclosure layout CAD software.
Design World
DECEMBER 11, 2024
By significantly expanding data interoperability between their offerings, Siemens and Eplan will improve the efficiency of customers’ engineering and production processes in machine and line building. The automated interaction between Siemens Teamcenter X software, TIA Portal, Eplan Electric P8, and Eplan Pro Panel makes engineering information available right in Eplan and vice versa.
Industry Week
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The Micron investment helps bring development and production of advanced memory semiconductor technology to U.S. shores, said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Image: Zainab / stock.adobe.com Japanese oil company, ENEOS, is set to increase its production of green hydrogen using its own technology in Queensland. From 2026, ENEOS will produce up to 680 kilograms of green hydrogen per day at Bulwer Island by building and running a $200 million demonstration plant. Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates, who is leading the current trade mission to Japan and the Republic of Korea, said the announcement highlighted Queensland’s contin
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Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Eureka automated the lens coating process with precise loading, unloading, and flipping systems. | Source: Eureka Robotics Eureka Robotics last week said it has raised $10.5 million in Series A funding. The Singapore-based startup said this latest round positions it to accelerate the development and deployment of its main products, the Eureka Controller and Eureka 3D Camera.
Automation World
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Do you know how to integrate existing systems into the digital transformation?
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 6, 2024
I think this is the last of the meetings I had at Automation Fair last month. The team at Stratus discussed the ztC Endurance platform. Stratus is know for high availability, redundant server and compute technology. This new platform enables organizations to run critical applications without downtime or data loss, in edge or data center environments, using intelligent, predictive fault tolerance based on Stratus redundant hardware architecture, hardened drivers, and Stratus Automated Uptime Laye
Design World
DECEMBER 16, 2024
As noted in Part 1, some of the latest offerings for smart home sensors are based on sensor integration, technology, and connectivity. However, identified needs have created new applications that were not possible, simply not considered, or only offered for businesses until recently. For example, the smart shelf was offered to retailers over 20 […] The post Whats new in sensors for smart homes: part 2 appeared first on Design World.
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.
E&T
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Scientists and engineers from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Bristol have teamed up to create the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery.
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Image: Combilift Moving long loads through narrow aisles poses real challenges for warehouse operations. Combilifts equipment helps businesses handle these tasks safely and efficiently. In warehousing and logistics, space isnt just a physical dimension its a critical asset that impacts efficiency, safety, and the bottom line. The challenge of handling long loads in narrow aisles is a common headache for many businesses.
i4.0 today
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Monolith, artificial intelligence (AI) software provider to the world’s most innovative engineering teams, has been selected by Europe’s leading automotive engineering consultancy HORIBA MIRA as its AI partner for data-driven battery and powertrain development and testing. The partnership will provide a value-add technical offer for existing HORIBA MIRA and Monolith customers, as well as an attractive option for other OEM vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 battery suppliers looking to enhance thei
Automation World
DECEMBER 18, 2024
With more than 100 ecosystem partners, now including Pepperl+Fuchs, ServiceNow and SMC, and the introduction of new app bundles, Bosch Rexroth continues to focus on centering ctrlX as industrys vendor-neutral operating system.
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