Automation World

JANUARY 14, 2025

Six experts from across the industrial automation sector weigh in with their expectations about the technologies manufacturers will use most effectively this year.

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Design World

JANUARY 10, 2025

Midwest Motion Products, Inc. has announced MMP D22-376B-12V GP52-068 EU-1024 a brushed 12V DC gearmotor with 1024 CPR integral optical feedback encoder. Capable of producing up to 72 in-lbs continuous torque and 155 in-lbs peak torque with an output speed of 42 RPM. Description: Brushed 12Vdc gearmotor with 1024 CPR integral optical feedback encoder.

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Automation World

JANUARY 9, 2025

Though its still early in industrys digital transformation journey, real world applications show how manufacturers are boosting maintenance, quality and production operations with data, AI-infused analytics, IIoT connectivity and digital twins.

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Design World

JANUARY 9, 2025

Telit Cinterion expands its deviceWISE AI suite and further integratesNVIDIA AI Enterprise empowering automakers, industrial equipment manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, energy producers, and other industries with innovative AI resources. Through this work, manufacturers will be better equipped to improve quality, productivity, efficiency and profitability.

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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).

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2025

RoboForce’s RF-04 dual-armed mobile manipulator. | Source: RoboForce RoboForce on Monday emerged from stealth with $10 million in early-stage funding. The startup offers a dual-armed mobile manipulator, called RF-04, targeting the solar and space industries. The company said it aims to begin deploying its system this year with early customers.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 9, 2025

CES goes on this week in Las Vegas. Qualcomm is there; I am not. ButI have news. Ive also heard that Qualcomm is quietly taking chunks of business from Nvidia. Not sure about that, but the company does put out some quality chips. This news regards Qualcomm Aware, a platform enhancing applications like IoT. Highlights: Qualcomm Aware adds observability, monitoring and location services to enable the development of IoT solutions that meet specific needs and challenges of consumers and enterprises

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Design World

JANUARY 9, 2025

Thomson Industries, Inc. has announced a significant upgrade to its stepper motor linear actuator (SMLA) online selector tool, adding the ability to include encoders in the design process. The new option streamlines the design and purchasing process for engineers and machine builders, making it even easier for them to weigh their options for incorporating position […] The post Thomson adds encoder option to stepper motor linear actuator online selection tool appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2025

RIC Technology’s new RIC-PRIMUS will be 3D printing live at WOC 2025. | Source: RIC Technology RIC Technology last week debuted its most advanced and largest construction robotic 3D printer, named RIC-PRIMUS. With the capability to print three-story structures up to 32 ft. tall, RIC-PRIMUS expands upon the innovations of its predecessor, RIC-M1 PRO.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 8, 2025

New Semiconductor Fabs Starting Construction in 2025 by Region MILPITAS The semiconductor industry is expected to start 18 new fab construction projects in 2025, according to SEMI’s latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report. The new projects include three 200mm and fifteen 300mm facilities, the majority of which are expected to begin operations from 2026 to 2027.

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Industry Week

JANUARY 9, 2025

The competitive advantage for U.S.-based manufacturers, who consume roughly one-third of the country's energy resources, began with the "shale gale" of the early 2000s and innovations have continued from there.

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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?

Automation World

JANUARY 13, 2025

By combining real-time monitoring, predictive analytics and proactive maintenance, APM shifts focus from reactive problem-solving to proactive performance optimization.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2025

MassRobotics is working with corporate partners to mentor the latest Healthcare Catalyst startup cohort. Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics has announced the fourth cohort of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program, marking a record-breaking year with an unprecedented number of applicants. This years cohort includes six innovative companies selected for their cutting-edge solutions in healthcare robotics.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 12, 2025

Prof. Green is the Founding Director of the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics at UNSW. Image: UNSW UNSW Sydney Scientia Professor Martin Green has helped change our country and the world with his groundbreaking work on solar panels. Now millions of Sydneysiders and visitors will have the chance to learn more about him as they see his ferry in Sydney Harbour and along the Parramatta River.

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E&T

JANUARY 8, 2025

Recent analysis from Tussell into UK public procurement has found that Tesla has been a beneficiary of the UK government since 2016 having received almost 200m in grants.

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Automation World

JANUARY 10, 2025

After learning about AI copilots, take this quiz to test your knowledge.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 12, 2025

Moldmaking Index The Gardner Business Index (GBI) measures the current state of moldmaking activity through survey responses covering new orders, production, backlog, employment, exports and supplier deliveries. A reading above 50 indicates expansion; below 50 indicates contraction. The moldmaking industry registered a GBI reading of 47.3 in December 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2025

The KURAVIZON robot integrates Flexiv’s Rizon arm with Kurabo’s sensing technology. Source: Flexiv Flexiv Robotics Inc. today announced that has partnered with Kurabo Industries Ltd. Santa Clara, Calif.-based Flexiv plans to integrate its force-control technology with Kurabo’s KURASENSE 3D vision sensing technology to develop the KURAVIZON adaptive robot. “The KURAVIZON system is a testament to Flexiv’s commitment to expanding our global presence by delivering cutti

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 9, 2025

Image: IM Imagery/stock.adobe.com The Australian Governments $400 million Industry Growth Program is growing Australian manufacturing, with more than $26 million delivered across 20 businesses and counting. Recipients spanning robotics to medical manufacturing, farming, defence and mining have been the first to receive funding since the program commenced, boosting jobs, growing businesses and strengthening local supply chains.

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Manufacturing

Chris Hohmann

JANUARY 14, 2025

What looks easy often isnt. The logic tools from the Logical Thinking Process (LTP) look easy to use, but can turn out to be more difficult to master than expected, tricky or give a sense of mastery, which is often no more than a mere illusion of understanding.

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Automation World

JANUARY 8, 2025

Nvidias Isaac simulation platform is being used by Cobot, Neura Robotics, Swiss Mile, Vention and others to more quickly train robots to handle complex environments with cognitive capabilities.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 9, 2025

Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. operates multiple tungsten carbide recycling centers in Europe, and a U.S. site in Towanda, Pennsylvania (pictured). This site processes end of life cutting tools and other tungsten-containing scrap and reverts it into raw materials that can be reused to make new parts with the same properties as those made with mined tungsten ore.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Intel RealSense D421 Depth Module. | Credit: Intel We were a little surprised in mid-September 2024 with the launch of the entry-level Intel RealSense Depth Module D421. With the recent financial turmoil and changes at the company, there was uncertainty whether Intel would continue to invest in the product line. Well, today The Robot Report learned more about the plans for the line of depth cameras.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 13, 2025

Meet Wyatt Imhoff and Cameron Leakey, two new superintendents who are replacing their fathers, who held the same roles at Goodhart Sons, Lancaster, Pa.

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Control.com

JANUARY 8, 2025

Check out some recent developments in the automotive industry: vehicle manufacturing at ABB and deployments of automation in commercial and agricultural applications with Volvo and John Deere.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 9, 2025

Automated molding DFM offers draft and thickness review, undercut analysis and parting line projection. Source | Fictiv Designing for injection molding poses unique challenges that can disrupt production timelines and delay product launches. However, combining human expertise with automated design for manufacturability (DFM) can reduce the cycle of revisions, testing and mold validation, resulting in streamlined processes that minimize costly delays and optimize injection mold designs from the o

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 12, 2025

The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking measures the current state of metalworking and machining activity through survey responses covering new orders, production, backlog, employment, exports and supplier deliveries. A reading above 50 indicates expansion; below 50 indicates contraction. Source (all figures): Gardner Intelligence The metalworking industry registered a GBI reading of 46.9 in December 2024.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Design World

JANUARY 13, 2025

Motion Industries, Inc. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of M.B. McKee Company, Inc. The transaction is expected to close at the end of January 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Established in 1943, M.B. McKee is a family-owned distributor of mechanical bearings, belts, chain, conveyor systems/components, motors, drives and power… The post Motion Industries to acquire Texas distributor M.B.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 9, 2025

In todays fast-paced business environment, manual processes and disconnected systems can lead to inefficiencies, create data silos across your organization and hinder real-time decision-making. You need a future-proof solution that offers robust process automations and seamless integration while.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 13, 2025

The Sentire system features lightweight surgeon side arms, tremor filtration, and motion-control techniques to aid complex surgeries in confined spaces. | Source: Cornerstone Robotics Cornerstone Robotics Ltd., a surgical robotics developer, Monday today said it has raised $70 million in Series C financing. The company said the funding will advance its efforts toward commercialization, development of surgical robotics products, clinical trials, and regulatory approvals. “Cornerstone Roboti

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Control.com

JANUARY 8, 2025

A shunt resistor connects in series with a load to measure the high current in the DC circuit. Using Ohm's law, the current value can be calculated by measuring the voltage across the shunt.

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