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This is the second of four Siemens news items. In the vein of everyone in industrial software is Microsofts best friend, Copilot headlines this news. And no news today is complete without mentioning generative AI. The Siemens Industrial Copilot , a generative AI-based assistant, is empowering customers across the entire value chain from design and planning to engineering, operations, and services Siemens expands its Industrial Copilot offering with extended capabilities for Senseye Predictive M
Anyone who produces one billion metal pins per year around the clock can report that production is running smoothly. The art lies in making even the most difficult steps work easily to protect workers while reducing downtime and maintenance periods. KeyTec Netherlands, in cooperation with ACE Stodmpfer, has shown success in this area. As a… The post Industrial Powerwise and ACE’s gas springs improve ergonomics and safety for tooling machine operators appeared first on Design World.
From left to right: Kali Hamilton, Kait Peterson, and Sonali Deshpande. | Sources: Scythe Robotics, Locus Robotics, and Relay Robotics Women are an underrepresented group within the robotics industry. Today, women make up 48% of the total workforce and just 34% of the STEM workforce, according to the National Girls Collaborative Project. When it comes to engineering and robotics roles, the number is even smaller, with women only making up about 16% of the workforce.
Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance
The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s
Dr Graham Melrose, who only discovered the products that would become Recce Pharmaceuticals when he retired from the industry. Image: Reece Pharmaceuticals Recce Pharmaceuticals has entered global clinical trials with a product that could be a game changer for the medical industry. Sydney-based Recce Pharmaceuticals has developed a new class of anti-infectives capable of protecting against the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
The third of Siemens pre-Hannover news releases concerns Xcelerator Edge with Microsoft Azure IoT Operations. Siemens Industrial Edge works seamlessly with Microsoft Azure IoT Operations, making OT and IT data planes fully interoperable for manufacturing Edge and cloud data integration enables adaptive production through AI- and digital-twin-powered solutions Industrial customers benefit from improved machine performance, product quality and reduced machine maintenance Siemens announces an exten
AutomationDirect has added Wenglor OPT25 series laser measurement sensors that offer best-in-class distance sensing for ranges within 1 meter. These sensors are IO-Link v1.1 compatible, employ a Class 1 red or Class 2 blue laser, use triangulation to measure distances with extreme accuracy, and can reliably detect tiny objects with a reproducibility up to 0.8m.… The post AutomationDirect offers Wenglor OPT25 series laser measurement sensors appeared first on Design World.
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AutomationDirect has added Wenglor OPT25 series laser measurement sensors that offer best-in-class distance sensing for ranges within 1 meter. These sensors are IO-Link v1.1 compatible, employ a Class 1 red or Class 2 blue laser, use triangulation to measure distances with extreme accuracy, and can reliably detect tiny objects with a reproducibility up to 0.8m.… The post AutomationDirect offers Wenglor OPT25 series laser measurement sensors appeared first on Design World.
States Logistics in California was an early user of Contoros truck-unloading robot. Unloading trailers and containers is a labor-intensive task that has been difficult to automate, but a number of companies have made progress. Contoro Robotics today said it has raised $12 million in Series A funding to scale its artificial intelligence-powered robots.
Image: eakgrungenerd/stock.adobe.com Yesterday evenings Federal Budget announcement saw the Australian Government make a range of investments into Australias manufacturing industry. Providing his perspective on the recent Federal Budget, RSM Australia National Manufacturing Leader, Louis Quintal, believes the budget represents a continued Government focus on fostering growth and resilience within the domestic manufacturing sector through their flagship Future Made in Australia Act. “Announ
I have four items from Siemens shortly before Hannover Messe. An acquisition, Copilot, Xcelerator, and this oneto use their euphemism Siemens to strengthen competitiveness in automation business and in electric vehicle charging business. These are the highlights: Automation business: focus on growth markets and stronger customer orientation Electric vehicle charging business: concentration on fast-charging infrastructure for depots and fleets and for en-route charging Capacity adjustments worldw
Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.
ABB has secured a contract with the West Sea Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, to equip six new Portuguese Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) with an integrated power, propulsion, and automation system to ensure optimal efficiency. The vessels are planned to be delivered between 2027 and 2031. The new vessels will have the Azipod… The post ABB to deliver integrated power, propulsion and automation system for six Portuguese Navy vessels appeared first on Design World.
FlexxCORE has been updated for longer unattended production, increased capacity, and improved product quality. | Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics today announced the latest release of FlexxCORE, the patent-pending technology at the center of its Flexxbotics system. The company said the new release delivers more powerful capabilities for machine tending, quality control, and robotic production.
Woods Foodservice has taken delivery of 12 refrigerated Ford E-Transit L4 vans, each one offering multi-temperature storage, including chilled, ambient and frozen compartments. The vehicles supplied by Progreen, the sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division of Prohire are equipped with solar panels on the roof, reducing the energy required for charging.
Image: Zainab / stock.adobe.com The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the first recipient from its Hydrogen Headstart Program, with $814 million in funding allocated under round 1 to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) 1,500 MW Murchison Green Hydrogen Project in Western Australia. ARENA CEO, Darren Miller said Australia has immense potential when it comes to hydrogen projects, however, many projects face challenges due to the current gap between the market price for
In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
5G and private 5G cellular networks were all the rage a few years ago. They hype cycle has progressed. Ive seen some examples of real-world applications. It remains more promise than use at this time. However, some news continues to flow through my system. This one is a partnership of sorts between Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) and Celona. This new turnkey solution integrates with ALEs OmniVista, OmniSwitch, and OmniAccess Stellar networking portfolio, enabling secure and high quality connecti
Lanner Electronics has launched the ICS-P770, a rugged computing platform certified to IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, and EN50121-4 standards, designed for substation automation, virtualization, and network security. The ICS-P770 is a 3U rackmount industrial computer designed for digital substation automation and ICS/SCADA security. Equipped with the Intel Xeon 6 Processor, it provides reliable computing performance,… The post Lanner unveils ICS-P770 industrial computer powered by Intel Xeon 6 pr
Shanghai-based Fourier Intelligence provides one example of humanoid robot development in China. Source: IFR While other countries debate the best mix of public policy, academic research, and private investment to advance their economies, the People’s Republic of China is focusing on robotics. Chinas National Development and Reform Commission has announced plans for a state-backed venture capital fund focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and innovation.
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Network (MEPNN) advances U.S. manufacturing by helping small and medium-sized manufacturers grow, make operational improvements and reduce risk. The Network has MEP Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each Center is a partnership between the federal government and a variety of public or private entities, including state, university and nonprofit organizations.
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
Image: Hanwha Defence Hanwha Defence Australia and Penske Australia have signed an Acquisition Contract for the assembly, testing, and supply of 129 engines in Australia in support of the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles under LAND 400 Phase 3. The companies gathered together at the Avalon Air Show, next door to the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) where the vehicles will be built, to celebrate signing the contract.
TORONTO POET Technologies Inc., an advanced manufacturer, announced plans to demonstrate its latest technology products at the Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference, which will be held in San Francisco, California from April 1st to April 3rd, 2025. POETs executive management team and engineers will be meeting customers and industry analysts at the Companys booth during the Exhibition.
Advanced Conversion, a subsidiary of Electro Technik Industries Inc. (ETI) in Clearwater, Florida, announces a new 200C film capacitor. Designed, qualified, and tested for high-temperature and mission-critical applications, these capacitors offer long life and capacitance stability at temperatures up to 200C, supporting improved system performance and enhanced reliability.
Zooxs purpose-built robotaxis dont have traditional manual controls. | Source: Zoox Zoox Inc. last week filed a Part 573 Safety Recall Report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. The company issued this voluntary safety recall in response to two incidents in which its vehicles braked unexpectedly and were rear-ended by motorcycles.
Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.
Nokia has announced the expansion of its industrial application ecosystem with the launch of six new Industry 4.0 applications on the MX Industrial Edge (MXIE) platform. This development aims to enhance industry automation, efficiency, safety, security and sustainability by integrating advanced applications from technology partners such as Bosch Rexroth, Ipsotek, Nozomi Networks, Prosys OPC, SmartCone and SwitchON.
Image: Anduril Andurils high-performance, multi-mission autonomous fighter jet Fury will make its first appearance outside of the USA at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025. Fury is designed to act as a force multiplier for crewed fighter aircraft, combining trusted collaborative autonomy, hyper-scale producibility, modularity, and affordability.
Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader of compute and connectivity for IoT solutions enabling Edge AI Intelligence, today announced its new Open-Q 8550CS System-on-Module (SOM). Powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS8550 processor, this production-ready module provides low-power, on-device Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities, simplifying design and empowering developers to more quickly bring innovative edge products to market.
Master Bond EP29LPSPND-3 is a two component, non-drip epoxy compound with a paste consistency that can be used for bonding and sealing applications. The system is electrically non-conductive and thermally insulative, with a thermal conductivity of approximately 0.2 W/(mK) at room temperature. It withstands cryogenic temperatures and is serviceable in the range from 4K to… The post Non-drip cryogenic epoxy offers electrical and thermal insulation appeared first on Design World.
Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.
The AI Accelerator features an embedded NVIDIA Jetson Orin box combined with PolyScope X. | Source: Universal Robots At NVIDIA GTC 2025 last week, Teradyne Robotics unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence-driven tools that it developed with NVIDIA. The event featured the first public demonstration of the AI Accelerator in commercially viable applications.
ABB has unveiled My Measurement Assistant+, an AI-powered digital solution designed to enhance the maintenance and troubleshooting of measurement devices at industrial sites. Utilizing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), cloud computing and Augmented Reality (AR), this web application consolidates data from various IT and operational technology sources, offering a unified access point for information retrieval, device diagnostics and remote support.
Image: stellastock/stock.adobe.com Central Coast manufacturers are encouraged to apply for funding available from a new $800,000 pilot program launched by the NSW Government to boost productivity, reduce costs and increase competitiveness. The Lean Manufacturing Pilot Program will provide small-to-medium-sized manufacturers across regional NSW with funding to undertake audits by professional consultants.
Industrial production relies on efficient Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) to protect employees working environments. According to the international industry analysis organization IBISWorld, electricity prices in the UK are projected to increase by over 13 percent annually for the next five years. As a result, more businesses are prioritizing energy efficiency when planning and installing LEV systems, putting higher demands on both manufacturers and installers of LEV solutions.
Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
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