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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.
I was raised in the industry. My parents came from Yemen back in the ‘60s. My father worked at a machine shop in California before moving to Chicago. Like many immigrants, they saved every dime so they could open up their own business in 1981: M&M Quality Grinding. My brothers were teenagers, and I was 11 years old. The joke is that some girls had Barbie dolls, and I had a centerless grinder.
The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF) provides annual updates at a forum in Orlando in February. I missed that meeting, however recently receiving an update from Aneil Ali, The Open Group OPAF Director. OPAF members have worked diligently for years developing a standard of standards in order to break the proprietary grip of specific process automation suppliershence the word Open in the name.
The city of Adelaide will be home to the construction of SSN-AUKUS submarines / Image: myphotobank.com.au / stock.adobe.com Uni SA researchers are the big winners in a Federal Government announcement of two new industry-led collaborative research centres designed to strengthen Australias manufacturing sector. The Future Industries Institute is set to play a major role in both theAdditive Manufacturing CRCand theSMART CRC, collectively awarded more than $500 million in funding from industry, rese
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
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Dorner has introduced the C3 Compact Curve Conveyor, designed for use in applications such as confectionary, packaged goods, and food handling. The C3 conveyor, part of Dorners line of belted systems, uses food-grade belting and a curved design to guide products through turns of up to 180 degrees while maintaining orientation. It is compatible with… The post New C3 compact curve conveyor offers flexible product movement appeared first on Design World.
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.
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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.
People used to (actually, still do) respond to my answer about what I cover as automation, Oh, robots. And Id say, Yes, that, too. The robot market was pretty stagnant for quite a time until the cobot flurry from Denmark. Then, quiet again for the most part. Something interesting does come my way at times. The current topic seems to be expansion of software control to make robotics easier to use and with expanded repertoire.
Union welcomes announcement company is closing consultation on laying off up to 2,700 Scunthorpe workers British Steel will not continue with a consultation on making up to 2,700 steelworkers at its Scunthorpe plant redundant, after the government took control of the firm earlier this month. The Chinese company Jingye, which promised a new chapter when it bought British Steel in 2020, last month proposed closing Scunthorpes two blast furnaces, putting the roles under threat and ending Britains a
If applied properly, standards ensure that fabricated structures meet all design criteria, are fit for purpose, and remain structurally sound. Image: Andrey Burmakin/stock.adobe.com The importance of quality standards in manufacturing cannot be overstated. Adherence to stringent standards plays a critical role in ensuring public safety, maintaining product integrity, and fostering a competitive edge in the global marketplace.
In anonymous industrial parks across the United States, a new kind of race is quietly under way one that could redefine the future of American manufacturing. Major companies and ambitious startups are investing billions in a dream once thought decades away: the fully automated, human-free factory.
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Ceratizit has been a key player in cutting tool solutions. How does the company cater to the specific needs of the aerospace industry in India, given its demand for high precision and challenging materials? Ceratizit is a trusted partner in the Indian aerospace industry, providing cutting-edge solutions that meet the sectors stringent requirements for precision, reliability, and the machining of challenging materials like titanium, Inconel, and high-strength aluminium alloys.
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
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.
April 28, 2025, Sunnyvale, Calif. Cybersecurity company Fortinet have released the 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report from FortiGuard Labs, providing a snapshot of the active threat landscape and trends from 2024, including a comprehensive analysis across all tactics used in cyberattacks. Key findings from the report include: Automated scanning hits record highs as attackers shift left to identify exposed targets early: Active scanning in cyberspace reached unprecedented levels in 2024, rising
The Yarbo product family is built around a core vehicle with attachments that include a mower deck, snow blower, and leaf blower. | Credit: Yarbo Robots could be coming to backyards near you soon. Yarbo last week said it has closed its Series B funding round, raising about $27 million. The New York-based company said a group of strategic and financial investors has backed its vision of reimagining how the world handles outdoor work one season at a time.
Community outreach sharing the advantages of a welding career. I get to wake up every day and go play in essentially, you know, a giant toy box filled with toys and build whatever I want, Becker said. I share that passion with other folks that have never been exposed to welding. Jason Becker said that one of the things he has learned during his welding career of more than 26 years is that the more he learns about welding, the more he realizes he knows nothing about welding.
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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.
Image: Elextronex Electronex expo The Electronics Design and Assembly Expo & Conference opens Its doors in just 2 weeks time at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 7 8 May. Co-located with Australian Manufacturing Week trade visitors are able to attend both events on the Wednesday and Thursday. Electronex is a sell out and over one hundred exhibitors will be meeting face to face with key engineers and decision makers to compare the latest technology and products and discuss
Maple Advanced Robotics, a Canadian company, was named the winner of the Hannover Messe Robotics Award for 2025 at the events press preview on February 19, for its Autonomous Adaptable Robot System AARS. The award honours companies that are driving pioneering developments in industry with their robot-assisted automation and logistics solutions. The companys award-winning AARS project is an AI-driven robotics platform for fast and code-free programming.
The Marauder is Saronic’s largest autonomous surface vessel yet. | Source: Saronic Saronic Technologies last week announced the acquisition of Gulf Craft, a Louisiana-based shipbuilder, to accelerate its growth into autonomous shipbuilding. The company also unveiled its latest autonomous surface vessel, or ASV, the Marauder. Austin, Texas-based Saronic said the acquisition will give it a shipyard strategically located on the Gulf Coast.
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The ARM Institute said its calls serve as a platform for collaboration and innovation for projects facing a lack of funding or engineering roadblocks. | Source: ARM Institute The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute yesterday issued its latest project call. The Pittsburgh-based organization is looking for submissions around robotic inspection for casting and forging.
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Government hails safeguarding of jobs as 55,000-tonne load and other imminent supplies mean blast furnaces have fuel Steelmaking at Scunthorpe will continue for months, the government has said, after it confirmed that a shipment of more than 55,000 tonnes of coking coal arrived in the UK this weekend. The shipment more than four times the weight of the Shard, western Europes tallest building landed at the Immingham bulk terminal on the Humber River on Sunday and will be taken by rail the 20 mi
InterAct-backed academics have developed a digital servitization toolkit to boost growth for SME manufacturers by empowering them to explore and adopt innovative business models. Developed by leading academics at the University of East Anglia (UEA), InterAct DigiServe is an interactive website and toolkit designed to educate and support SME manufacturing leaders in evaluating and implementing digital servitization models that can unlock significant business benefits.
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