Gary Mintchell
APRIL 18, 2025
The Aras ACE2025 Community Event in Boston closed two weeks ago. It has taken me that long to wrap my head around everything I learned. Normally there are many really important-sounding words that sound so enlightening at the time, yet when I sit to write I find no substance. In this case, there was so much substance that I have trouble filtering to the most important themes.
Design World
APRIL 18, 2025
Emerson has announced the release of the Rosemount 490A Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor, a digital Modbus-enabled measurement device designed to enhance operational flexibility, simplify installation, and reduce maintenance costs across many industrial applications in the water/wastewater treatment, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage processing, and steam power generation industries.
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Design World
APRIL 17, 2025
Exair’s compressed air-operated Chip Vac is an industrial-duty vacuum designed specifically for vacuuming chips. It creates a powerful direct flow action that vacuums metal, wood, or plastic chips into an ordinary drum. The Chip Vac is used to clean chips from fixtures, floors, and work surfaces of machining centers, lathes, saws, mills, and other industrial… The post Exair’s industrial-duty Chip Vac handles metal, wood, and plastic appeared first on Design World.
The Guardian Manufacturing
APRIL 13, 2025
Taking control of the ailing company wasnt an easy decision, but it makes sense. Hopefully the nationalisation phobia is passing The four stately queens were saved. Mary, Vicky, Annie and Bessie are the mighty blast furnaces, though only two are still in action. Jubilation broke out in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire council leader Rob Waltham told me, still exhausted from striving to keep the steelworks open.
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Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.
Automation World
APRIL 16, 2025
Acoustic detection and ranging (ADAR) is a new type of ultrasound imaging developed for use on autonomous mobile robots to reduce sensing costs and improve on LiDAR (light detection and ranging) sensor limitations.
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Gary Mintchell
APRIL 14, 2025
Many years ago in a galaxy far away, I actually sold an MRO software solution to one of my clients. Fortunately, I left that position to become a senior editor at Control Engineering magazine never learning how it all worked out. This news concerns a partnership between an MRO software supplier and a services provider said to deliver technology technology-drive solutions.
Design World
APRIL 17, 2025
Is your company a top workplace for engineers? What makes a company a great place to work? Is it the flexible hours or lunchroom ping pong tournaments? Is it the paid time off or tuition reimbursement? Or maybe the medical benefits and retirement matching? Everyone has different values and priorities when it comes to employment… The post April 2025 Issue: Reimagine aircraft design with decentralized hydraulics appeared first on Design World.
The Guardian Manufacturing
APRIL 13, 2025
Jonathan Reynolds says high trust bar now in place for Chinese companies to invest in critical UK infrastructure UK politics live latest updates The business secretary has refused to guarantee that blast furnaces in Scunthorpe will get raw materials in time, saying the emergency government action meant there was now a high trust bar for Chinese companies to invest in critical UK industries.
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 15, 2025
Image: 3M Australia For over a century, 3M tape has been at the forefront of innovation, consistently delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of various industries. One of our most significant contributions has been in the realm of masking tape, a product that has revolutionised the construction and painting industries over the last century.
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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.
Mold Making Technology
APRIL 13, 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 Index revealed continued growth in business conditions with a reading of 52.4 in March.
Robotics Automation News
APRIL 17, 2025
As the race to commercialize humanoid robots intensifies, companies across the globe are staking their claim in a market that spans industrial powerhouses to everyday household helpers. Once confined to research labs and sci-fi films, humanoid robots are now inching closer to mainstream reality and price is emerging as one of the key battlegrounds.
Design World
APRIL 17, 2025
Miki Pulley Magnetic Couplings are shaft couplings that transmit torque from one shaft to another using a magnetic field instead of a physical or mechanical connection. These Magnetic Couplings are non-contact and rely on the attraction and repulsion of magnetic poles to generate rotational power. The full product range of these coupling models can withstand… The post New contactless link magnetic couplings from Miki Pulley appeared first on Design World.
Dinesh Mishra
APRIL 15, 2025
Waldmssingen/Pune, April 15, 2025 Schwbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH (SW) is further expanding its global footprint with the opening of a new subsidiary in Pune, India, effective April 1, 2025. This move strengthens SWs presence in the local market and enables customers to benefit even more quickly from the companys advanced manufacturing solutions.
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 15, 2025
Image: ECi Solutions Far too many Australian manufacturers get stuck in a cycle of losing money and cant get out of it. They keep doing the same things and expecting a different result. How did you go bankrupt? Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly. Hemingways famous quote about the process of going broke provides a timeless insight. It captures how problems build up slowly over time before reaching a tipping point where everything falls apart rapidly.
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 17, 2025
ABB Robotics makes industrial systems such as this IRB robot demonstrating friction stir welding. Source: ABB One of world’s top industrial automation providers is becoming more independent. ABB Group announced during its earnings call today that it plans to spin off its entire robotics division. The Zurich-based company said it intends for the business to start trading as a separately listed company in the second quarter of 2026. “Today, we also announced our plan to spin off the Ro
Automation Mag
APRIL 15, 2025
Canadian companies have had a rough start to the year as discussions on the potential economic impact of tariffs point towards difficult times ahead. Manufacturers are in strict saving-mode, hoping to emerge from this potential crisis mostly unscathed. While the end of 2024 suggested a growing focus on humanoid robotics and further advancements in AI, automation technologies have taken a backseat in current plans for Canadian manufacturers.
Automation World
APRIL 15, 2025
Tim Gaus, smart manufacturing business leader at Deloitte Consulting, explains agentic AI and how it differs from AI data analytics and AI chatbots, how manufacturers can use AI agents and where they will likely have the most impact in industry.
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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).
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 13, 2025
Image: FotoArtist/stock.adobe.com The Tonsley Technical College is nearing completion as the facility takes shape in tandem with Flinders Universitys Factory of the Future. Tonsley Technical College will offer three specific industry areas of advanced manufacturing and engineering for careers in defence , automotive and energy to work with electric vehicles and renewables and building and construction for trade careers.
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 14, 2025
TUV SUD has audited the Safety Case Evaluation and functional safety for Gatik’s self-driving trucks. Source: Gatik Gatik AI Inc. aims to set the bar high for autonomous truck safety. The company today announcing that it has received independent validation for the Safety Case Evaluation and Functional Safety phases of its Safety Assessment Framework from TV SD.
Robotics Automation News
APRIL 18, 2025
HEBI Robotics has entered into a Non-Reimbursable Space Act Agreement with NASAs Ames Research Center to support the development of autonomous robotic systems for assembling infrastructure on the lunar surface. This collaboration is part of NASA’s Autonomous Robotic Assembly of Lunar Surface Infrastructure (ARC-LSI) Study, aiming to advance technologies for constructing adaptable structures in space.
Design World
APRIL 18, 2025
As the aviation industry evolves, Vaupell, a Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. company, continues to provide solutions that focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. With a strong background in aircraft interiors and cargo solutions, Vaupell is advancing the development of aircraft interiors through material innovation, thoughtful design, and strategic partnerships.
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
APRIL 18, 2025
How is IO-Link being used to meet increasing factory floor needs? Test yourself with this quiz.
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 15, 2025
Image: DigiKey DigiKey , a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, has announced its continued sponsorship of KiCad , the leading open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) suite, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing open-source tools for the electrical engineering community.
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 17, 2025
With MK-V Dairy Autodrive Feed Pushing, farmers can push feed more frequently, leading to healthy, happier cows. | Credit: Monarch Tractor Monarch Tractor this announced that it has partnered with Dairy Farmers of America, or DFA, to provide savings for DFA farmer-owners. Livermore, Calif.-based Monarch Tractor manufactures electric, autonomous, and data-driven off-road vehicles for the specialty and compact tractor market.
The Guardian Manufacturing
APRIL 13, 2025
Reserves would give six months to find alternative supply if Scunthorpe blast furnaces are switched off Network Rail has built up a stockpile of rails to last as long as a year in case of disruption in the supply from British Steels Scunthorpe works. The company, which manages Britains railway tracks, has been stockpiling rails over the past 12 months as British Steel started to contemplate the closure of its two blast furnaces.
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
Design World
APRIL 18, 2025
Developed specifically for OEM applications, the new 150D series enclosed Digital Speed Pot provides the advantages of digital control without having to install an encoder. It was designed for flexibility and responsiveness with a display that is programmable in engineering units, % output, and time in process in MM: SS. Models available for 1/50 to… The post New OEM dc motor speed control from Dart Controls appeared first on Design World.
SMMT
APRIL 17, 2025
With hundreds of exhibitors as well as key decision-makers from leading fleet operators in attendance, the Commercial Vehicle Show at Birminghams NEC between April 29 and May 1, is again set to be the most important industry event of the year. More than 15,000 people attended the show last year, which, as always, brought together a high quality selection of vehicle manufacturers, converters and service providers.
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 14, 2025
Image: Komatsu Komatsu Training Academy (KTA) is in response to skills shortages that continue to affect productivity across manufacturing and heavy industry, with many businesses shifting from reactive to proactive workforce development. For companies looking to stay competitive, this means moving beyond compliance training to a model that delivers measurable gains in safety, performance, and retention.
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