Control Engineering

MAY 16, 2023

North American companies ordered fewer robots in the first quarter of 2023 than for the same period last year. During Q1, non-automotive orders in consumer goods, semiconductor & electronics, plastics & rubber, life sciences/pharmaceutical/ biomedical, metals, and others purchased 3,519 robots, down 42% over Q1 2022.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 2, 2023

To highlight its newly launched KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform AGV system, KUKA partnered it with a KR IONTEC robot in a cell developed by Mujin for palletizing and depalletizing consumer goods. To coordinate robot movement, the cell incorporates a Mujin controller and camera system.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 31, 2023

economy and high interest rates, resulting in a 37% drop in robot orders and a 20% decrease in value in Q2 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The post Robot orders decline in Q2 2023 appeared first on Control Engineering. A slow U.S. A slow U.S.

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Plastics News

JULY 13, 2023

Preliminary figures released by BASF SE suggest that sales dropped by a quarter in the second quarter of 2023. While it does not anticipate further weakening in global demand because of the customer destocking that has already taken place, it still expects demand for consumer goods to be lower than previously expected.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JUNE 30, 2023

AIDA-America NSX-1100, 110-Metric Ton, 300 SPM Stamping Press AIDA-America, metal stamping press manufacturer in Dayton, OH, USA, is introducing the NSX mechanical stamping press at FABTECH® Chicago 2023. The post FABTECH 2023: New Mechanical 110-Metric Ton, 300 SPM Stamping Press appeared first on Fabricating and Metalworking.

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MEM

APRIL 20, 2023

Jim joined Paragon Rapid Technologies on 20th March 2023. Jim is a Rolls-Royce trained Fuel systems engineer with 10 years’ experience in Additive Manufacturing (AM), supporting the Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Optics, Military, Robotics, and Consumer goods markets UK wide.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 22, 2023

TORONTO — Nulogy, a provider of supply chain solutions, announced that two of its leaders have been named Supply Chain Pros to Know for 2023: CEO Jason Tham and Vice-President of Product Marketing and Go-to-Market Christine Barnhart. CEO Jason Tham and Vice-President of Product Marketing and Go-to-Market Christine Barnhart. Photo: Nulogy.

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MEM

APRIL 25, 2023

Chemspec Europe 2023 is the ideal platform for enabling new learning opportunities, networking with industry peers, and showcasing this dynamic industry. The post Chemspec Europe 2023: The marketplace for fine and speciality chemicals appeared first on Manufacturing & Engineering.

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 8, 2024

million) during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to the latest robotics market report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). percent increase over the first half of 2023. Food & Consumer Goods reported a strong performance, with orders surging by 85.6 percent to $982.83

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 22, 2023

The automotive, appliance, hardware, consumer goods markets, and beyond will benefit from the applications of this press system. The post AIDA-America Introduces Newly Designed NSX Stamping Press at Fabtech 2023 appeared first on Fabricating and Metalworking. Eight programmable limit switch channels are standard.

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Automation Mag

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Continuing the strong performance shown earlier this year in emerging robotics markets, life sciences/pharma/biomed (up 35 percent), and food & consumer goods (up 13 percent) both reportedly showed another quarter of double-digit growth. percent drop in revenue compared to the same period in 2023.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 17, 2023

Organizers are calling Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 the “most comprehensive packaging and processing event in North America this year,” highlighted sustainability, noting the Sept. link] The post Motion control, ease of use, sustainability: Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 appeared first on Control Engineering.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 27, 2023

SoMAC CRC commenced operations in January 2023. We are excited to have lift-off, and to start deploying our main mission – to position Australia as a future leader in composites technologies. The post SoMAC CRC executes first Australian space research project appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 19, 2023

The post RAPID + TCT 2023 Recap appeared first on Additive Manufacturing (AM). In addition to the 350+ exhibitors, there was also a Main Stage with a high-calibre speakers rotating through the stage all day, and the Tech Hub for events such as the all-new Pitch Fest, which was standing room only every time I walked past it.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 31, 2023

Companies ordered 7,697 robots valued at $457 million from April to July 2023, a 37 percent decline in robot orders and 20 percent drop in value over the same period in 2022. In contrast, automotive components, food and consumer goods, and automotive OEMs saw the most substantial declines.

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 1, 2023

“Australian manufacturing is being impacted by the global manufacturing slowdown, partly a reflection of the post-pandemic drop in demand for consumer goods and partly a reflection of weaker global industrial production,” said Warren Hogan, chief economic advisor at Judo Bank.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For the first time in its exhibition history, the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag booth at Fakuma 2023 (B1-1105) features entirely all-electric machines. At Fakuma 2023, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag demonstrates that its all-electric IntElect platform is an excellent option for manufacturers producing components in every market segment.

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

At Fakuma 2023, visitors will get the opportunity to see Sumitomo (SH) Demag’s LSR processing competence in two live demonstrations. where insulation is required, as well as in medical and healthcare products and the consumer goods sector. The post Sumitomo (SHI) Demag LSR Double-bill at Fakuma 2023 appeared first on i4.0

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i4.0 today

MAY 25, 2023

At COMPUTEX Taipei 2023, the Group will present smart technologies empowering sustainable cycles to create green values for customers. The post The BenQ Group Presents a Green Booth Compliant with ISO 20121 at COMPUTEX Taipei 2023 Showcasing Smart Solutions, Highlighting Innovative and Sustainable Values appeared first on i4.0

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 5, 2023

Pharmaceutical company Sigma Healthcare Limited has signed a binding term sheet with Chemist Warehouse for the supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines as well as Fast-Moving-Consumer-Goods (FMCG) products for a five-year period beginning on 1 July 2024.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

METALFORM, Finishing, Tube & Pipe (Hall D) Fabricating & Metalworking is proud to present the FABTECH 2023 Product Showcase, which is an invaluable guide to navigating the trade show floor at McCormick Place in Chicago this September. An estimated 45,000 people will attend FABTECH 2023.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

At PLAST 2023 in Milan, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Italia showcases the company’s own-label robotics series, alongside two energy-efficient and compact IntElect machines equipped with digital tools and remote monitoring. Packaging and medical are continuing to perform strongly and consumer goods remains as important as ever.

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Fastener News Desk

JUNE 7, 2023

Prodex Is a Fastener & Hardware Distribution Company MINNEAPOLIS – June 5, 2023 – The Minneapolis-based True North Family of Companies is pleased to announce the acquisition of Prodex Supply, Incorporated, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. True North Family of Companies Acquires Prodex Supply Inc. of Eden Prairie, Minn.

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Dinesh Mishra

AUGUST 30, 2022

Climate-neutral delivery of machines and systems starting in 2023. Starting in 2023, Optima will be able to determine the individual climate footprint of customer projects, implement reduction measures together with customers and deliver machines and systems in a climate-neutral way by means of residual compensation. About OPTIMA.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 19, 2023

San Antonio, TX – April 19, 2023 – Frost & Sullivan recently researched the fashion, retail, and consumer goods product lifecycle management (PLM) industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Centric Software with the 2023 Global Customer Value Leadership Award.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 12, 2023

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure sector, Agricultural & Agrochemical, Manufacturing, Engineering & Infrastructure are the leading sectors. GDP growth in 2023. Regardless of global economic challenges, India recorded a GDP of 8.7%

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AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 29, 2022

The aerospace sector averaged the highest end-use part CAGR rate across all technologies, closely followed by consumer goods. Unsurprisingly, end-use part categories across numerous industries dominate the list of ‘top 5 fastest compound annual growth’ opportunities in each major polymer AM print technology segment through 2030.

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 18, 2022

IDTechEx’s new report, “ Polymer Additive Manufacturing 2023-2033: Technology and Market Outlook “, finds that polymer 3D printing is moving beyond prototyping to high-value adoption by end-users, which will propel its growth to US$21.1 Consumer Goods. billion in 2033.

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i4.0 today

MARCH 31, 2023

Mitsubishi Electric will highlight sweet spots for its smart solutions in the food packaging industry with a range of chocolate-filled demos at Interpack 2023 in Hall 6, Stand A40. Visit Mitsubishi Electric on Stand A40, Hall 6 at Interpack, taking place from 4th-10th May 2023, at Messe Düsseldorf, in Düsseldorf, Germany: www.interpack.com.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

And IBM’s submission of three additional quantum-safe signature schemes in 2023 continues to support NIST and its ongoing standardization efforts. IBM’s FN-DSA (formerly Falcon) was also among the four algorithms NIST initially selected in 2022, and is expected to be standardized in the future.

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Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In July and August 2023, MIT Technology Review Insights polled 1000 business leaders about their organizations’ approaches to implementing generative AI technologies. Respondents were distributed among 11 industries, including consumer goods and retail, financial services, manufacturing, and pharma and health care.

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MEM

APRIL 26, 2023

Launched at the January Furniture Show 2023, the new section of membership welcomes retailers into the organisation who are committed to selling and promoting British made goods and is open to retailers across the UK. SCS was among the first major retailers to join the BFM’s Approved Retailer category, along with Furniture Village.

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MEM

DECEMBER 7, 2022

CGTech will attend the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics exhibition from 7 th – 9 th February 2023 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. On stand C215, the CGTech team will be demonstrating the latest release of their simulation software, VERICUT 9.3.

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MEM

APRIL 12, 2023

To hear HSE scientists and engineers presenting 5 min ‘Turbo Talks’ on their work, please join them for the 2023 HSE Annual Science Review launch seminar, online, at 1pm on 20 April. Read more about HSE’s case studies highlighted in this year’s Annual Science Review.

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Canadian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 14, 2022

. “Our ongoing mission is to enable sustainable innovation for our consumer brand customers around the world—powering their external supply chains through emerging technologies such as data-enabled visibility and collaboration. “The supply chain management software segment is projected to reach $18.04

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Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This financing will enable BFT to produce over 10,000 metric tons of sero hemp fibre per year by 2023 and up to 50,000 metric tons per year by 2026. BFT will immediately begin work to expand fibre manufacturing capacity at its US-flagship facility in Lumberton (NC) and its EU-facility near Düsseldorf (NRW).

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 10, 2024

Most mold customers hail from the automotive and consumer goods markets, but the company also makes tooling for the aerospace and medical segments. Most molded products are for consumer goods customers. It was named the AMBA Mold Maker of the Year in 2022 and Trail Blazer of the Year in 2023.

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