AI can make work easier, more efficient for boots-on-the-ground HVAC professionals.

The first phase took effect on January 1, 2018, and increased the minimum efficiency of commercial rooftop units (RTUs) by about 13 percent.

With each passing year, rooftop system developers find new ways to improve this staple piece of HVAC commercial equipment.

For many manufacturers, higher efficiency systems have been in the works for a while, but the 2023 DOE standards, pandemic, and current supply chain issues have added pressure.

Portable cooling products used to be considered “temporary” solutions, but consumers are now looking to portables to solve more of their residential and commercial needs.

Technology is redefining how consumers control their homes. That includes everything from lighting to mood music to heating and air conditioning.

While “smart” tools and tablets are becoming more and more common in an HVAC tech’s toolbox, there are still plenty of things an app just can’t do.

Access Inc. will be the new manufacturers' representative for Hitachi VRF systems and SmartFlex™ systems in eastern Michigan and Northwest Ohio

Manufacturers and contractors are working to educate end users about the ways heat pumps work differently from traditional heat sources.

The 30-day ANSI public review period closes May 14.  

It is 2018, and this is not your father’s rooftop equipment. The old, reliable system taking up space on the roof has become so much more.

Smart products enable service providers to take a more proactive approach to addressing HVAC system and equipment issues, said Susie Gornick.

Guest: Wilbert Albers Host: Markus In this episode we take a look at microchip production, with a special focus on waferscanners. To do this, we talked with Wilbert Albers of ASML, the leading waferscanner manufacturer in the world. In the episode, we talk about the overall chip production process (from silicon sand over wafer cutting […]

For pharmaceutical manufacturers, measuring and controlling moisture content is critical to ensure product safety, quality and efficient production since the amount of moisture in deliverables can have diverse effects when converting feedstock into products such as tablets, capsules, gel or liquid-based products.

In this episode with Lee Coffey of Rockwell Automation, we delve into the results of a recent survey conducted by Rockwell regarding smart manufacturing in CPG.

All of Ultra Solo’s components – cap, pump engine, actuator and bottle – are polyethylene (PE). As such, the whole product boasts 100% recyclability.

New flexible packaging plant will be the company’s first facility in the commonwealth.

Indiana-based Closure Systems International Inc. (CSI) automates its closure production with FANUC robotics to solve labor challenges and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

The 185,000-square-foot addition will nearly double the size of the company’s current production space, optimizing its operational capacity to meet the growing demand of the automation industry.

With over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing and operations sector, Ben brings a wealth of expertise to the new role.

Hiring a CP/CM provider allows brand owners to access machinery/packaging formats not available in-house, test new packaging, offer customized packaging, and more.

Packaging Strategies recently spoke to three heavyweights in the area of form/fill/seal equipment, TNA Solutions, Viking Masek Packaging Technologies, and Formost Fuji Corp., regarding their responses to a variety of new demands including sustainability and new food trends.

Facility will expand the company’s packaging product manufacturing footprint into the United States, including its role as the primary packaging supplier for Pennsylvania-based poultry company Bell & Evans.

Room 21, Parliament Buildings

Room 21, Parliament Buildings

VIENNA, 25 July 2016 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today welcomed the revision of United States Department of Defense’s Law of War Manual, which better recognizes the status and role of journalists under the law of war.

“Updating the manual and deleting problematic provisions which could endanger members of the media covering armed conflicts was a much-needed and welcome step,” Mijatović said. “Journalists are civilians and should be treated and protected as just that.”

The first version of the Law of War Manual, released in June 2015, provides guidelines for members of the US military. The manual said that journalists in general are to be considered civilians, but that they also may be “members of the armed forces, persons authorized to accompany the armed forces, or unprivileged belligerents”. The term “unprivileged belligerents” could have allowed military commanders to detain journalists indefinitely outside the rules of war without charge or trial.

The original version of the manual also included provisions which likened war reporting to spying, and censorship. In the updated version of the manual, these provisions have been abolished.

“Working as a journalist in a conflict zone is a very dangerous job. This revised manual is one of many efforts needed to improve journalists’ safety,” Mijatović said.

The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media observes media developments in all 57 OSCE participating States. She provides early warning on violations of freedom of expression and media freedom and promotes full compliance with OSCE media freedom commitments. Learn more at www.osce.org/fom, Twitter: @OSCE_RFoM and on www.facebook.com/osce.rfom. 

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Manufacturing Technology Orders Jump as IMTS Returns  Industrial Distribution

The new manufacturing facility, GAF Energy's second, will increase its capacity by 500% and bring total production of its solar shingle to 300 megawatts annually.

A combination of McElroy Metal’s 238T 24-gauge Galvalume Plus roofing panels and S-5! clamps helped create a 145-kilowatt photovoltaic system for a McElroy Metal facility in Michigan.

The new editions have been updated to comply with the 2018 International Building Code and are based on the standards referenced in the code.

Western Specialty Contractors of St. Louis recently announced its Peoria, Ill. branch completed a 500,000-square-foot roof expansion for EV manufacturer Rivian.

Unas 1.100 personas tuvieron que ser rescatadas por los servicios de emergencia durante el paso de la DANA por Andalucía Leer

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DENSO Manufacturing UK (DMUK) is a global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. Dexory (formerly known as BotsAndUs) has partnered with DMUK to unlock further benefits from automation at its plant in Telford.

Plex, by Rockwell Automation, the cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions provider, has announced that automotive supplier Futaba North America Group (FNA) has selected the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform as a state-of-the-art, complete and integrated manufacturing and business solution to run their North American operations.

By Raymond Cheng, Managing Director, WayKen Rapid Manufacturing Ltd.

Automotive lighting prototyping is an essential aspect of creating the right aesthetics of an automotive vehicle. Lights need to be functional but lighting prototypes also aid with the general design and aerodynamics of the vehicle.

By Greg Thomas, freelance writer.

When manufacturing, these unassuming substances play a crucial role in bringing products together. From the aerospace and automotive industries to electronics and construction, industrial adhesives provide a reliable bond that withstands immense pressure and holds everything in place.

The UK manufacturing sector was 6.6% more productive in the third quarter of 2023 than the same period in 2022, driven primarily by improvements in the automotive and broader transport equipment sector, according to analysis of ONS data from FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics, a technology company that measures machine productivity.

By Terry Onica, Automotive Director, QAD.

Within a complicated global landscape, where interconnectedness is vital for business success, managing the intricacies of a supply chain on such a scale is undeniably expensive.

The October 2023 edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT magazine features a Special Technology Report looking, in depth, at the latest developments in the world of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Voice-directed Picking.

Also included is a ‘Cover Story’: With automotive supply chains stabilising, focus on sustainability expected to rise back up automakers’ agendas.

The BCMPA – The Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, is exhibiting alongside five of its members at this year’s White Label World Expo, helping brand owners find their perfect UK based third-party outsourcing partner.

By Dan Coleman, freelance writer

Despite the devastation that the coronavirus pandemic has wrought, the need for innovative products has never faltered. Some firms have even been crucial pillars of support in these scenarios.

By Nidhi Gupta, CEO of Portcast.

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a profound transformation in the wake of the post-pandemic era. With volumes stabilising, profit margins narrowing, and rivals multiplying, setting themselves apart in all aspects of business has become paramount for manufacturing companies.

Optimised supply chain management benefits extend well beyond the bottom line. More and more companies across various sectors are turning to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to keep up with market demands and maintain a competitive edge.

By Alex Edwards, Head of Communications EU, Protolabs.

It’s fair to say that the past five years have stress-tested the UK manufacturing sector. Not only have manufacturers had to deal with a global pandemic, but they’ve also faced geopolitical uncertainty, a cost of living crisis and the after effects of Brexit.