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Certifying Manufacturing Student Programs and Parts

Modern Machine Shop

Kooyers runs morning and afternoon sections of the Advanced Manufacturing course, both of which have a maximum of 18 students. A manufacturing program is much like a part in one key aspect: It doesn’t matter how well either is made unless there’s a way to check the results. All images courtesy of Verisurf.

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Path Robotics raises $100M to automate welding

Robotics Business Review

Founded in 2018 by brothers Andy and Alex Lonsberry, Path Robotics’ stated goal is to fill gaps in the manufacturing industry. Path’s AI robotics technology is a game changer for manufacturing, starting with addressing critical labor shortages in welding but with potential far beyond that,” Huang said.

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ELGi: Leading compressors in manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Images: ELGi Compressed air specialist ELGi Equipment has found success focussing on advanced manufacturing, innovation, and customers. By investing in advanced manufacturing techniques and vocational training programs, it strengthens the industry with skilled talent and elevates standards for quality and efficiency.

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VDMA Robotics + Automation Association names new chairman

Robotics Business Review

From 2003 to 2018 he was a member of the Management Board of the VDMA’s Machine Vision department – the largest German federation of vision technology companies. Since 2018, he has been a member of the Management Board of the Robotics & Automation department of the VDMA.

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In just seven years, the global robot density in factories has doubled, IFR finds

Robotics Business Review

Robot density in the manufacturing industry in 2023, according to the IFR. Robot density serves as a barometer to track the degree of automation adoption in the manufacturing industry around the world,” stated Takayuki Ito, the IFR’s new president. This is an increase of 5.2% Japan is close behind with 419 units.

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Stial Technologies unveils humanoid robot for polishing

Robotics Business Review

Stial manufactures polishing robots using artificial intelligence and following a research-and-development principle of anthropomorphism. It serves customers in high-precision industries such as automotive manufacturing, aerospace , and semiconductor electronics. Toronto-based Stial Technologies Inc.

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AMSL Aero draw further investment from IP Group to develop VTOL aircraft

Manufacturer's Monthly

AMSL’s concept for zero-emissions aviation came to the attention of IP Group Australia in 2018. The post AMSL Aero draw further investment from IP Group to develop VTOL aircraft appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly. We want to be changing the way transport works in this country and around the world,” said Moore.