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These financial results from Beckhoff Automation reflect what Ive long suspectedthe market for automation and manufacturing has been weak not only in Germany but also globally. The company has announced 2024 fiscal year revenues of 1.17 billion, a sharp decline of 33% compared to the 2023 annual result of 1.75 billion. The companys explanation: However, this decline in revenue had been expected due to the huge boom trend observed over previous years.
A better future is a key focus for all manufacturers in the aviation industry, and every manufacturer is working toward that solution in their own way. Austin Major, Group Vice President of Business Development and Global Support at Parker Aerospace, highlights what this approach means in a conversation. Q: Recently, Parker joined the consortium to… The post Sustainability, Innovation and Safety, Central to Our Approach appeared first on Design World.
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A RHyME-equipped robot picking up a mug from a counter. | Source: Cornell University Cornell University researchers have developed a new robotic framework powered by artificial intelligence. RHyME — Retrieval for Hybrid Imitation under Mismatched Execution — allows robots to learn tasks by watching a single how-to video. Robots can be finicky learners, said the Columbia team.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
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Acquisitions power large companies when that becomes easier than innovating on their own. Company founders find it the way to cash out. This news exemplifies large automation companies seeing software as a means of growthand serving customers. Last night I thought on this news and several other items Ive received over the past year, and I arrived at a questionwhat do all these companies mean by digital transformation (aka DX).
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Acquisitions power large companies when that becomes easier than innovating on their own. Company founders find it the way to cash out. This news exemplifies large automation companies seeing software as a means of growthand serving customers. Last night I thought on this news and several other items Ive received over the past year, and I arrived at a questionwhat do all these companies mean by digital transformation (aka DX).
Ellsworth Adhesives announced a collaboration with 3M to meet demand for 3M Scotch-Weld One-Part Epoxy Adhesives 6101 and 6102. These adhesives are intended to support electronic design and improve manufacturing efficiency. Several electronics manufacturers have reported operational improvements after switching to the new one-part epoxies. One company noted increased throughput and reduced work-in-progress materials, resulting… The post Ellsworth Adhesives, 3M partner to distribute one-par
Image: phonlamaiphoto/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government is supporting jobs and investment for Western Sydney with the approval of a new $139 million warehousing estate that is set to create more than 600 jobs within the booming Western Sydney Aerotropolis. The 19.4 hectare estate has been approved as a State Significant Development and will offer a diverse range of warehousing options from around 1,000 square metres up to 30,000 square metres, with a total of more than 63,500 square metres of f
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Vehicle production rises 17.1% compared with weak March last year, but total Q1 output down -6.3% ahead of new US tariff announcements. Car output rises for first time in a year, reflecting model changes in 2024, with commercial vehicle output also up as demand stabilises following two years of post-pandemic volatility. Exports drive growth in car production, while commercial vehicle output rises through domestic demand.
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Remember what Beaulieu said about tariffs. In late January of this year, I was fortunate enough to see our industrys beloved economist Alan Beaulieu present at the A3 Business Forum in Orlando. As hes announced his retirement, that keynote was likely the last time folks in our industry will get hear him speak. Beaulieu will… The post May 2025 Special Edition: Power Transmission Guide appeared first on Design World.
VFBs provide safe, reliable, and long-duration energy storage in comparison to traditional lithium-based batteries. Image: malp/stock.adobe.com With the recent announcement of Australias first Vanadium Flow Battery (VFB) project, discussions from last years 40th Anniversary Flow Battery Innovation Symposium at UNSW may soon become a reality. A recent $150 million investment from Western Australias State Government is set to have implications for the future of energy storage in Australia.
BOULDER, CO, PickNik Robotics , a provider of MoveIt Pro, will be exhibiting at the Robotics Summit & Expo , the premier event for robotics developers. The event takes place April 30 – May 1, 2025 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Attendees can visit Booth 442 to experience live demonstrations of MoveIt Pro , a robotics developer platform to accelerate your teams momentum and save time to market. “At the Robotics Summit, we’re showcasing our latest MoveIt Pr
Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.
Fanuc America, global industrial automation leader, brings new manufacturing solutions to the Manufacturing Technologies Series East Show taking place May 13-15 in West Springfield, Massachusetts at Booth 1428. Innovations for manufacturers looking to streamline their business and operate more efficiently and profitably will be demonstrated.
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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.
April 30, 2025, Toronto, Ont. Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability software provider Cority has released a new AI-powered motion capture for industrial ergonomics solution. Built to compliment Coritys CorityOne evosystem, this technology helps organizations proactively assess and address ergonomic risks in demanding, non-office environments, from manufacturing shop floors to oil and gas fields, where musculoskeletal injuries frequently occur.
The Robotics Summit & Expo is finally here! The show will bring together over 5,000 developers focused on building robots for aerospace and defense, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and other markets. The show begins at 9:00 a.m. ET at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Room 258ABC with two back-to-back keynotes. The first, Redesigning Atlas: Boston Dynamics on the Future of Humanoids , will be from Aaron Saunders, chief technology officer of Boston Dynamics.
TORONTO — Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc., a photonic quantum computing company based in Toronto, Canada, is collaborating with Applied Materials, Inc., a company involved in materials engineering, to develop a 300 mm high-volume-compatible process for building superconducting transition edge sensors (TESs). These TESs are a core component of photon-number-resolving detectors (PNRs), which are key elements that enable the qubit state preparation process in Xanadu’s photonic quantum
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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?
Same Sky‘s Motion and Control Group has expanded its motion and control accessories product line with the addition of the SPK family of plastic knobs. These knobs are designed for compatibility with Same Sky’s rotary potentiometers and panel mount incremental encoders that feature 6 mm diameter D-cut shafts. The SPK product family includes both ribbed […] The post Knobs feature 8.5 – 19.45 mm heights for potentiometers appeared first on Design World.
Image: Sergey Nivens/stock.adobe.com Following the release of the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035 , innovations that transform industries and tackle some of the states most pressing problems were celebrated at the 2025 NSW Commercialisation Showcase. Held at University of Technology Sydney, the day-long event offered an opportunity for researchers and entrepreneurs to learn from each other and help ensure the ongoing growth of high-tech industries in NSW. 45 companies will have their technology on
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