Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The third quarter (July September) of 2024 brought transformative shifts to the ransomware landscape, emphasizing its dynamic and continuously evolving nature. RansomHub , a RaaS operation, claimed over 300 victims globally in 2024. Ransomware attacks can bring factories to a standstill.

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Fastener News Desk

MAY 1, 2024

The seven industries reporting contraction in April — in the following order — are: Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Machinery; Furniture & Related Products; Wood Products; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Fabricated Metal Products; and Paper Products. ” [Chemical Products] “Sales continue to exceed expectations in 2024.

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Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Reporting the latest news making headlines the week of November 4, 2024. Manufacturing PMI® at 46.5%; October 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® NEFCO announced the acquisition of Sheinberg Tool Co., Their largest acquisition to date and marks their tenth acquisition since 2022 and the fourth in 2024. down from 47.2

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Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Watch now on FastenerTV at Youtube: (8:33) Reporting the latest news making headlines the week of September 16, 2024. Source: PE Hub Endries International announced the opening of their new distribution center in Algonquin, Illinois. Pac-West will host two beverages per person along with complimentary appetizers!

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Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

HOST: Lisa Kleinhandler Thank you, Cris, I’m Lisa Kleinhandler, Editor-in-Chief at Fastener News Desk reporting the latest news making headlines the week of September 23, 2024. orders already on the rise for the first half of 2024. Pac-West will host two beverages per person along with complimentary appetizers!

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 24, 2024

Source: Hyundai Motor Group South Korea, which already has the world’s highest robot density, is getting more service robots. The partners said the robots will deliver beverages and provide parking services, respectively, at Factorial Seongsu, a smart building owned by IGIS Asset Management. and Kia Corp., and Kia Corp.,

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Source: igus igus GmbH has supplied its E2.10 Hotel guests can request a beverage or snack by calling from the room telephone or sending a message via the app to activate JEEVES. ” igus won a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award for its low-cost, human-like hand for the ReBeL collaborative robot. Standing 49.2

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

Source: Zebra Technologies Only 1 in 6 manufacturers has a clear understanding of its own processes, according to a new study from Zebra Technologies Corp. The report also found that 61% of manufacturers expect artificial intelligence to drive growth by 2029, up from 41% in 2024. Zebra commissioned Azure Knowledge Corp.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 26, 2024

The 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have recognized the Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter. Source: Mushiny WTWH Media has named Mushiny Co. a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award winner this month. It recognized the Suzhou, China-based company for its Intelligent 3D Sorter as an innovative technology.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Source: ANYbotics ANYbotics AG recently celebrated the production of its 100th ANYmal quadruped. Submit your nominations for innovation awards in the 2024 RBR50 awards. Source: ANYbotics ANYmal works around the clock and remotely ANYbotics said said it subjected ANYmal #100 to the same extensive testing program as its other robots.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 3, 2024

Notably, all six of the largest manufacturing industries — Machinery; Transportation Equipment; Fabricated Metal Products; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Chemical Products; and Computer & Electronic Products — contracted in July,” says Fiore. It seems consumers are starting to pull back on spending.”

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Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in August for the fifth consecutive month and the 21st time in the last 22 months , say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM ® Report On Business ®. Interestingly, even though orders are down, inquiries are up.

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Prices Index climbed into expansion (or ‘increasing’) territory as new pricing levels for 2024 went into effect.” WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING “The start of 2024 looks good. ” [Chemical Products] “The commercial vehicle market appears to be retracting a bit in 2024 compared to last year.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Oxipital AIs inspection and picking solutions and Stublis hygienic robot were demonstrated at Pack Expo 2024. Source: Oxipital AI Oxipital AI, a developer of machine vision technologies for robotic automation and product inspection, is teaming up with Stubli Robotics.

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E&T

AUGUST 23, 2022

While Coca-Cola has taken the top spot, it recently announced a new reusable packaging target, aiming for at least 25 per cent of all beverages worldwide to be sold in refillable or returnable glass or plastic bottles and containers by 2030.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 3, 2024

Source: Adobe Stock Over the past year, I’ve spent a lot of time speaking with manufacturers about their digital transformation projects. But whether it’s a food manufacturer, a beverage producer, an automaker or a machine builder, they all have one thing in common: The need for community.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2024

Source: igus At its annual press conference last week, igus GmbH previewed numerous new products in advance of the Hannover Messe trade show. won a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award for a finger gripper to go with the ReBeL cobot. New offerings include the igusGO AI-driven app and more low-cost automation. The company , whose U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 6, 2024

Sales dipped 6% in North America during Q1 2024 compared with Q1 2023. Source: Schmalz The post Soft Robotics exits gripper business, launches AI-focused company appeared first on The Robot Report. According to industry association A3, sales of industrial robots in North America declined 30% in 2023.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 8, 2024

Costs related to venue, food and beverage, and travel have risen across the board. Hotels in major business hubs such as Chicago, Boston, and San Jose, and other global cities, are expected to experience double-digit price increases for business travelers in 2024. [2]

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Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

“Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, two — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Transportation Equipment — registered growth in November. The three manufacturing industries that reported growth in November are: Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; and Transportation Equipment.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 1, 2024

” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Suppliers are starting to reach out looking for new business. Inventories aren’t changed much now but will be increasing soon. The reports on cooling inflation and consumer confidence are driving expectations of a very strong back half (of the year).”

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

billion Tingo Foods processing facility in the Delta State of Nigeria is scheduled to be completed by the end of the first half of 2024. billion Tingo Foods processing facility in the Delta State of Nigeria is scheduled to be completed by the end of the first half of 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Due to high interest rates, elevated inventory, and sluggish demand, the global machinery industry has been facing a tough year in 2024. As of last month, 12 more companies have launched new linear smart conveyance products in 2024. Steady growth is forecast for machine-integrated robots over the next five years.

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

“Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, two — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Petroleum & Coal Products — registered growth in September. ’ ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Markets remain soft. However, many forecasts are set for the beginning of 2024.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Designed to be used with the latest Euro-6 trucks, and as a sustainable fuel source with a significantly lower carbon footprint than diesel, manufacturers believe it can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%.

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Fastener News Desk

JUNE 7, 2023

” [Transportation Equipment] “Pricing seems to be becoming the primary focus of supply and sourcing teams, as customers and consumers are beginning to push back. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Business is returning to pre-pandemic levels. Supply shortages are limited to select items only.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It can be used with power source equipment from any of the major suppliers. www.amadaweldtech.com Next-gen Welding Platform for Heavy Industrial Welding ESAB’s digital and connected Warrior® Edge 500 CX multi-process power source, pictured with the RobustFeed Edge CX wire feeder, delivers premium welding performance without complexity.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Source (Clockwise) | Hasco Ameria Inc., It is suitable for sectors such as thin-wall packaging, beverage and home, beauty and personal care, medical applications and technical components. Mastip Inc., Progressive Components, DME Company Are you looking for your next product or technology to level up your mold shop? to 120 grams.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

At FABTECH 2024, Airgas featured an expanded offering of RADNOR plasma cutting tables and a broader range of cobot options, including the BotX XSR Cobot Welding System, the latest model from Red-D-Arc, which features new welding processes and works without cloud connectivity.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 2, 2024

Currently, the Mexico operation has ensured that 92% of its packaging is recyclable, nearing its goal of 95% by 2024. Clark pointed out, “Our team sourced postconsumer recycled foil for use in coffee capsules, resulting in a reduction of over 21,000 metric tons of CO 2 e.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

billion in July 2024. Investments for the first seven months of 2024 equals approximately $9.7 billion in June 2024 , but that number was inflated by two large investments raised by autonomous vehicle companies. The two largest robotics investments in July 2024 were secured by software firms. Robotics companies raised $2.7

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 10, 2024

Source: FANUC America FANUC America Corp. Source: FANUC America FANUC America customer training facility to come FANUC America said its investment will continue with the renovation of a former law school at the West Campus site that will soon become the FANUC Academy, an advanced automation customer training center. 60,386-sq.-m)

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Source: NVIDIA Outside the glare of the klieg lights that ChatGPT commanded this past year, a troupe of autonomous machines nudged forward the frontiers of robotics, according to NVIDIA. To get a look at where autonomous machines will go next, see what’s coming at CES in 2024. Goran Vuksic with his AI-powered droid.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The Miller Auto DeltaWeld System is a MIG/flux-cored, pulsed-capable power source designed for cobots. This makes the process easier and faster compared to systems where welders must go back and forth between the teach pendant and the power source. Beacon, a Hirebotics smartphone app, now controls the entire cobot welding setup.

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Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

” On June 20, 2024, the investigation began when Public Health Ontario informed the CFIA of an outbreak of listeriosis illness and an initial detection of Listeria monocytogenes, in a sample of Silk unsweetened coconut milk. .” The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the facility was confirmed on July 9, 2024.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 15, 2024

The IoT Tech Expo Europe 2024 promises a comprehensive programme of presentations, networking sessions, and exhibitions, providing a platform for industry insights and future trends in IoT. Amsterdam is gearing up to host the IoT Tech Expo Europe on 1-2 October 2024 at the RAI exhibition and convention centre.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Source: Association for Advancing Automation Like other industries, robotics has faced uncertainty around the economy and U.S. The number of robots ordered and their total value declined in the first nine months of 2024, according to the Association for Advancing Automation, or A3. billion, a 1.9% decline in units and a 2.2%

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