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Reuters U.S. factory activity unexpectedly rebounded in January, after contracting for five straight months, amid a surge in new orders, offering hope that a prolonged slump in business investment has probably bottomed out. Visit https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy-manufacturing/u-s-manufacturing-activity-rebounds-in-january-ism-idUSKBN1ZX207 to view the full article online. |
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Medium
The world of manufacturing is on the brink of another revolution due to the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. Aside from clear use cases like robotics and automation, big data applications are coming into play thanks to industrial time series data collected by data historians. By collecting the right data, manufacturers can get really creative with their AI solutions. Visit https://medium.com/nightingale-hq/industry-iot-smart-factories-and-ai-in-manufacturing-7cdb35c49ffe to view the full article online. |
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NEW! AGMA has partnered with Global OSHA to develop an introductory worker safety training course to address safety and health hazards faced by workers in gear manufacturing. Sign up today to start the online course!
Visit https://www.agma.org/education/online/introductory-agma-worker-safety-course/ to view the full article online. |
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General Motors
General Motors President Mark Reuss shares how battery-electric trucks are a foundation of the all-electric future as the company kicks off 2020 by debuting the GMC HUMMER EV battery electric truck. Visit https://www.gm.com/masthead-story/hummer-electric-truck-ev.html to view the full article online. |
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Inside EVs
DAF celebrates a milestone of 150,000 electric kilometers covered by its test fleet of six CF Electric 4x2 tractors, used by several customers. Visit https://insideevs.com/news/389542/daf-cf-electric-trucks-tested-150000-km/ to view the full article online. |
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Forbes
Honeywell is a company best known today for its operational technology (OT) presence in the commercial flight and industrial sectors. Its technology is deeply integrated throughout transport aircraft satellites, defense agencies, manufacturing and chemical plants, refineries and commercial office buildings. All of these scenarios are incredibly ripe for a digital transformation and exemplify the target markets for the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things). Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2020/01/29/honeywell-demonstrates-that-its-an-iiot-not-just-an-ot-company/ to view the full article online. |
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Machine Design
Here, Machine Design takes a look at five ways robotics will change the future of manufacturing and design with Jeff Bernstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). Visit https://www.machinedesign.com/markets/robotics/article/21121705/five-future-trends-in-robot-deployment to view the full article online. |
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Machine Design
Machine Design discusses the future uses of AMRs with Josh Cloer, sales director for Mobile Industry Robots (MiR). Visit https://www.machinedesign.com/markets/robotics/article/21121650/autonomous-mobile-robots-on-the-move-in-manufacturing to view the full article online. |
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New Atlas
A fun little heads-up for this coming Valentine’s day: Canadian manufacturer Felino is preparing to unveil a muscled-up version of its cB7 supercar. The cB7R rocks a 700-horsepower V8 and brings sub-3 second 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) times to the party. Visit https://newatlas.com/automotive/felino-cb7r-supercar-canadian/ to view the full article online. |
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Automation
The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC), an organization transforming business and society by accelerating the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), launched a community forum for industry experts to exchange ideas, discuss IIoT problems in need of solutions and to network. IIC Community Forum will be an IIoT discussion forum to provide helpful, relevant content to technology users, vendors, integrators, technology experts, researchers, government entities and academicians. Visit https://www.automation.com/automation-news/industrial-internet-consortium-announces-launch-of-iic-community-forum to view the full article online. |
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Machine Design
America in Motion's founder explains how machine learning, vision and speech on a universal PC-based platform can move mobile robots forward for intralogistics. Visit https://www.machinedesign.com/automation-iiot/article/21121644/automation-advances-chart-new-course-for-agvs to view the full article online. |
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Electronic Design
Vitesco Technologies, the powertrain business unit of Continental, is taking a less-traveled path toward paving the way for more affordable hybrid electric vehicles. The task is challenging due to the fact that a hybrid has two power sources: an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, complete with power electronics and a battery. Visit https://www.electronicdesign.com/markets/automotive/article/21121664/new-powertrain-promises-to-drive-down-the-cost-of-plugin-hybrids to view the full article online. |
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3D Printing Industry
Intech Additive Solutions, a Bangalore-based manufacturer of Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) systems, has launched its latest range of 3D printers at the Indian Metal Forming Exhibition (IMTEX 2020). Previously called Intech DMLS, the company’s new line of metal 3D printers, the iFusion series, consists of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) systems, the iFusion SF1 and the iFusion LFMulti. Visit https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/intech-additive-solutions-launches-ifusion-sf1-and-ifusion-lfmulti-slm-metal-3d-printers-167788/?goal=0_695d5c73dc-17317e8059-64597641 to view the full article online. |
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3D Printing Industry
GE Aviation has announced that American multinational aerospace giant Boeing has completed the first flight of its 777X jet, powered by twin GE9X engines. The engines are equipped with over 300 3D printed parts. The airplane is the world’s largest twin-engine jetliner and passenger plane. Visit https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/boeing-77x-ge9x-engines-with-300-3d-printed-parts-powers-largest-twin-engine-jetliner-in-first-flight-167793/?goal=0_695d5c73dc-f2199a746b-64597641 to view the full article online. |
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Industrial Machinery Digest
Customers GROB 5-axis machining center with Siemens CNS onboard reduces cycle time by 50% and tooling costs by 60% for Seattle-based job shop Honeycutt Manufacturing, a Mukiteo, Wash.,job shop in service to the aerospace, marine and general industrial markets, made a major investment recently in a GROB G550T 5-axis universal machining center. To say the purchase was a “game changer” would be an understatement. Visit https://industrialmachinerydigest.com/industrial-news/features/industry-insights/driving-more-business-from-aerospace/ to view the full article online. |
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Forbes
When you read business magazines, it is easy to get the impression that business executives are overwhelmingly opposed to increasing tariffs. When it comes to U.S. manufacturing executives, that is not true. Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebanker/2020/02/01/us-manufacturing-executives-are-supportive-of-increased-tariffs-despite-the-risks-of-recession/ to view the full article online. |
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3D Print
As 3D printing with metal continues to expand for industrial users around the world, so does the study of materials like powders, unique alloys and a range of composites. In this study, outlining their findings in the recently published ‘Strength analysis of Ti6A14V titanium alloy produced by the use of additive manufacturing method under static load conditions,” researchers focus on the uses of titanium alloy Ti6A14V and comprehensive analysis of mechanical properties after printing via direct metal laser sintering (DMLS). Visit https://3dprint.com/262560/ti6a14v-titanium-alloy-testing-dmls-3d-printed-samples-under-static-load/ to view the full article online. |
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3D Printing Industry
U.S. based on-demand manufacturing marketplace Xometry has launched its European instant quoting on 3D printing services. These new capabilities include Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) additive manufacturing in six materials, the range is set to expand later this year. Visit https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/xometry-launches-instant-quotation-3d-printing-services-in-europe-168075/ to view the full article online. |
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New Atlas
Back in July, researchers at Purdue University created the world’s fastest-spinning object, which whipped around at 60 billion rpm – and now that seems like the teacup ride at Disneyland. The same team mow broken its own record using the same technique, creating a new nano-scale rotor that spins five times faster. Visit https://newatlas.com/physics/fastest-spinning-object-300-billion-rpm/ to view the full article online. |
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AGMA
Fundamentals of Worm & Cross axis helical gears is Feb. 18-20 and Steels for Gear Application is March 24-26. Learn more about these advanced manufacturing courses today. Discounts for employees of AGMA member companies apply. Visit https://www.agma.org/education/advanced-courses/ to view the full article online. |