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Critical mission for Queensland’s critical minerals

Manufacturer's Monthly

Resources Minister Scott Stewart will head to the United States next week to secure partnerships with government and industry representatives to grow Queensland’s critical minerals industry. The foundations for this mission were laid in June this year at the World Mining Congress where Minister Stewart, alongside Queensland Government officers, met with some of the world’s most influential governments and government investment banks.

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Machine Learning Can Raise CNC Machining Efficiency Levels

Metrology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine learning (ML) represents an important evolution in computer science and data processing systems which can be used in order to enhance almost every technology-enabled service, products, and industrial applications. The post Machine Learning Can Raise CNC Machining Efficiency Levels appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Revolutionising the Australian solar rooftop mounting market

Manufacturer's Monthly

In the renewable energy landscape, Sunlock is synonymous with innovation and efficiency, with its solar mounting systems gracing the rooftops of Australia’s most prominent commercial and government buildings. Sunlock’s work with renowned brands, including Ikea, Aldi, McDonald’s, Goodmans, Woolworths, Bunnings, and KFC, and its widespread presence on commercial and government rooftops across Australia underscores its market-leading position.

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Organizations Investing in Artificial Intelligence Solutions To Bolster Quality Engineering

Metrology

The 15th edition of the World Quality Report, has been published by Capgemini, Sogeti, and OpenText, and highlights the rising importance of Quality Engineering to enhance both sustainability in business operations and The post Organizations Investing in Artificial Intelligence Solutions To Bolster Quality Engineering appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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5 Ways CMMS Software Transformed Broderick's Manufacturing Plant: A Case Study

Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

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Trend Analysis Report 2023

Manufacturer's Monthly

Supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and economic challenges have haunted manufacturers throughout the years, and the last few years have been the hardest on the industry. We’ve seen businesses learn to be resourceful and innovative when dealing with hardships head-on, but reactive companies will be worse off than those that are proactive heading into 2024.

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Bringing Generative AI In Mixed Reality To Frontline Workers

Metrology

At the recent Microsoft Ignite 2023 conference Copilot in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guides was announced which combines the power of generative AI with mixed reality to help frontline workers complete complex tasks and resolve issues faster with less disruption to the flow of work. The post Bringing Generative AI In Mixed Reality To Frontline Workers appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Mazak Brings Speed and Precision Machining to PRI 2023

Fabricating & Metal Work

Mazak’s QT-Ez 8MSY Turning Machine for Multi-Tasking Done In One production capability will be on display at PRI 2023. At this year’s Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show December 7-9 in Indianapolis, Mazak will demonstrate three automation-ready machines designed with motorsports part production in mind. The VC-Ez 20X Vertical Machining Center that provides accurate and cost-effective processing of complex parts via 3+2 or full 5-axis machining, the SYNCREX 38/9X Swiss-style Turning Machine f

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Portable Metrology Specialist Acquires CMM Services Company

Metrology

Manchester Metrology, the foremost independent provider of portable metrology equipment and measuring services in the UK, has recently disclosed its acquisition of Apex Metrology. The post Portable Metrology Specialist Acquires CMM Services Company appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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The 24th Greater Bay Area Industrial Expo has successfully concluded!

Min-Hui

The 24th Greater Bay Area Industrial Expo has successfully concluded! During the exhibition, MINHUI showcased various types of injection molding equipment and technologies, attracting exhibitors and visitors from around the world. At this exhibition, we showcased the latest injection molding equipment and solutions. Exhibitors presented efficient and intelligent injection molding machines to meet the diverse … The 24th Greater Bay Area Industrial Expo has successfully concluded!

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QualiSense Wins Dana Challenge For Visual Inspection

Metrology

QualiSense is a leading mature start up in the visual inspection industry and seized the opportunity to develop a solution for Dana Incorporated, an American supplier of axles, driveshafts, transmissions and digital equipment for conventional, hybrid and electric-powered vehicles. The post QualiSense Wins Dana Challenge For Visual Inspection appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Madison Chemical Degreaser Easily Removes Machining Oil

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Madison Chemical Madison Chemical ’s ProClean Degreaser is a liquid, moderately alkaline, multipurpose detergent for general purpose cleaning and degreasing in challenging industrial and manufacturing environments. According to the company, the water-based Degreaser quickly and completely removes oil and grease with its superior wetting and penetrating properties.

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GANTRY.SPECTOR Provides Precision and Flexibility For Automated Optical Part Inspection

Metrology

ue to its combination of state-of-the-art HALCON Machine Vision and advanced AI, GANTRY.SPECTOR offers unparalleled precision and flexibility offering consistent, automated & error-free quality control. The post GANTRY.SPECTOR Provides Precision and Flexibility For Automated Optical Part Inspection appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Sandvik Coromant Turning Grade Provides High-Feed Roughing

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Sandvik Coromant Sandvik Coromant ’s GC4405 steel turning grade is designed to provide high metal removal rates in stable conditions, particularly in harder steels. The option to machine dry in softer steels also offers opportunities for more sustainable machining. According to Sandvik Coromant, Grade GC4405 should be applied as a high-feed productivity optimizer with high metal removal rates in stable conditions with demanding plastic deformation properties.

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‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 4th December

Metrology

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 4th December appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Walter AG Partners With Heller to Integrate Machining Solutions

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Heller Walter AG and Gebr. Heller Maschinenfabrik GmbH recently entered into a technology and development partnership. The collaboration focuses on integrated customer solutions for the machining industry. The companies aim to test, optimize and market their products through the joint development of sustainable machining processes. The two CEOs of the Germany-based companies say they are looking forward to working closely together and are convinced that this is a win-win strategy.

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MoldMaking Technology's Hottest Tips of 2023

Mold Making Technology

Photo Credit: (top left) D.W. Sales, (top right) MC Machinery Systems, (bottom left) EVCO Plastics, (bottom right) Walter AG At MoldMaking Technology , our team takes great pride in our commitment to delivering an array of invaluable insights and practical advice tailored specifically for our audience within the industry. We bring this insight to our audience via our “Tips” column, a one-page article that is published monthly in MoldMaking Technology magazine as well as on our websit

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Driving advanced manufacturing in Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources tabled its report Sovereign, smart, sustainable: Driving advanced manufacturing in Australia. The chair of the committee, Rob Mitchell , said “manufacturing has been in decline in this country since the sixties. Now is the time to turn that around and set Australia on a course to becoming globally competitive in advanced manufacturing.

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binder USA Introduces M12 K- and L-Coded Overmolded Cable Components to Meet UL 2238 Standards for North America

Manufacturing Tomorrow

binder USA expanded its 823/824 product series with K- and L-coded overmolded cable components that meet the UL 2238 standard for North America. The transmission of electrical power via compact M12 interfaces has become a fundamental requirement. The new components provide reliable power transmission to field devices, such as sensors, wireless transmitters, and Fieldbus devices.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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ABB Extends No-code Wizard Easy Programming to Industrial Robots

Fabricating & Metal Work

ABB Robotics has extended the scope of its free Wizard Easy Programming software to include its 6-axis industrial robots powered by an OmniCoreTM controller in addition to its collaborative robots. ABB Robotics has extended the scope of its free Wizard Easy Programming software to include its 6-axis industrial robots powered by an OmniCore controller in addition to its collaborative robots.

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8 ways ERP will save your manufacturing company

Manufacturer's Monthly

Discover 8 ways an ERP will put your manufacturing company on the road to success. Overview If your company plans to grow, it must take steps early on to lay the foundation for that growth. No step is more important than the decision to select and implement an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. ERP is not just accounting or materials planning, as some people believe.

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ProCAM Software Suite Developed for Profilers by Profilers

Fabricating & Metal Work

HGG Profiling Equipment BV’s ProCAM and ProCAM Lite are the only suite of software specifically designed for HGG profiling machines. Designed in house, the software uses HGG’s 40 years of 3D profiling knowledge and synthesizes it into a software system designed to maximize throughput and material usage, saving users both time and money. “We are specialists in 3D profiling, so we know what our customers need,” said HGG Global Sales Manager, Wiebe Wiersma.

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Hermle Event Encourages, Educates on Five-Axis Machining

Modern Machine Shop

Shops may have once thought five-axis machining is too complicated or unnecessary for their business, but as parts become more complex and shops are challenged to produce more parts with fewer people, interest in five-axis machining is soaring. “I think it's the right time for us to be good stewards of our customers and good stewards of five axis,” says Cullen Morrison, regional sales manager at Hermle.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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CERATIZIT Adds Conger to West Region Sales Leadership

Fabricating & Metal Work

CERATIZIT USA, Inc. CERATIZIT welcomes Dave Conger as National Sales Manager, West Region. Based in Texas, Conger brings with him 26 years of cutting tool industry sales leadership and three years of hands-on machining expertise. Conger earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Stephen F. Austin State University. With in-depth management training through an elite development program, he understands the role of leadership in focusing sales energies on growth goals and brand

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Is your blood boiling?

Manufacturer's Monthly

Blood can be a health dashboard for your body. It can show vitamin deficiencies, chemical imbalances and abnormalities. Keeping blood at a safe temperature is vital as this article explores. With so much at stake, it is imperative that blood testing be as painless as possible. Retesting costs money, it costs time, and in many instances, there is no slack, which means inefficiency in the system can cost lives.

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New Non-marring Nozzle Provides Precise Blowoff While Protecting Expensive Equipment

Fabricating & Metal Work

When working with surfaces and equipment that are sensitive to scuffing or abrasion, it’s important to employ tools that ensure protection from what could be costly downtime and repairs. EXAIR’s new PEEK 1/2 NPT Super Air Nozzle has been engineered to produce powerful blowoff without damage to expensive equipment. A PEEK plastic construction provides non-marring protection to production items and excellent resistance to damage from harsh chemicals and temperatures up to 320°F (160°C).

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Australian Centre for Quantum Growth grant opening

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Federal Government has unlocked $18.5 million in funding to establish the Australian Centre for Quantum Growth to support the growth of the nation’s quantum workforce and build relationships with key international counterparts. Organisations can now apply for $18.5 million in funding to set up the centre. The Federal Government is committed to harnessing and connecting brilliant businesses and researchers across the Australian quantum technology sector.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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AIDA-America Announces its Newest Associates

Fabricating & Metal Work

America, metal stamping press manufacturer in Dayton, OH, USA, welcomes its newest team members! Tenoch Avilez, Technical Assistant (AIDA de México) Brian Dlugos , Project Manager Zack Parcels, Welder Hillary Peffly, AP/Payroll Specialist Masato Shinozaki, Director of North American Service Pat Sweeney, Electrical Assembler Hajime Tanizawa, Service Engineer AIDA is a global leader in the design, manufacture, sale, service and support, refurbishment, and modernization of metal stamping presses an

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