Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 30, 2024

With Brightpicks ARR [annual recurring revenue] growing 8x in 2024 and our 2025 production capacity nearly fully booked, this funding will enable us to scale manufacturing and deployment to meet soaring demand for our AI robots and serve even more customers. In May, the company expanded its offerings for manufacturers.

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Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Logistics 111

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

JULY 28, 2021

Increasing the number of women in digital jobs is an urgent priority to ensure the diverse mix of skills the tech industry needs to benefit society and the economy - according to the latest book to be published by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

AUGUST 30, 2022

Support groups say energy bills, higher interest rates and falling order books putting thousands of firms on the edge Insolvencies across the manufacturing sector have soared by 63% since last year ahead of a wave of business failures expected this winter in response to rising energy prices, higher interest rates and falling order books.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 98

Gary Mintchell

JUNE 24, 2024

I mostly discard all analyst predictions about the future of manufacturing markets. They sent me a recent report by Jack Loughney, senior data analyst, who maintains the Manufacturing Industry Output Tracker (MIO). Our prediction for a soft 2024 for global manufacturing followed by a “strong-ish” recovery next year is mostly holding.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Supply Chain Fit Automation 130

Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 10, 2024

I have just the book for you. After reading this book, the reader will be confident enough to participate in public discussions about how new generations of language models will impact society and be aware of the risks and pitfalls of such technologies. The publicists sent a review copy. I was fascinated.

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Artificial Intelligence Automation Manufacturing 147

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 20, 2025

You will be contacted to attend an information session or book a consultation Selected businesses will be notified with an Offer Letter, which they can choose to decline, delay, or accept. Find out more and submit an EOI here: [link] The post Accelerate your business growth today appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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Form Manufacturing 92

Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 15, 2024

A couple of weeks ago he told me his book had been published. Well, you can read the book, but in a word—batteries. Bob’s book is not long, but it is a comprehensive look at lithium. If you have even the slightest curiosity about this metal important to our culture, check out the book. (My The Lithium Rush Is On!

Composites 147

Composites Fit Electronics Manufacturing 147

Gary Mintchell

JULY 30, 2023

What is productivity in this age, not only in manufacturing, but also in knowledge work? Seth Godin has written many books worth your time reading. His latest book, Song of Significance , is packed with thoughts that both inform and prod into action. You can define productivity in manufacturing by how many widgets per hour.

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Manufacturing 130

Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Faster extrusion speeds and the need for greater accuracy encouraged tyre manufacturers to replace manual loading with automatic tread booking systems. More and more booker loading systems have been installed to overcome the problems associated with manual loading. Tread deformation is a good example of this.

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Robotics Robotics Manufacturing 52

Gary Mintchell

JULY 17, 2024

Cal Newport , computer science professor and author ( Slow Productivity ), noticed a sign while on book promotion tour in England regarding the noxious effects of overly processed food, aka junk food. The post Junk Food For The Mind appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. Likewise, what do you allow to fill your mind?

Manufacturing 147

Manufacturing 147

Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In that case, this book is for you. His book is Stfu: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World. If you read nothing else in the book, do the first chapter on the problem and the last chapter on listening. I needed the book! Now we’ve gone from gently amusing to greatly annoying. You’ll like it.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing 130

Gary Mintchell

MAY 2, 2023

When this book arrived, I discovered I had the first edition on my bookshelf. I wrote about this book five years ago. It’s one of those books that requires a reread periodically. The post The Gentle Art of Asking Part Two appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. Schein and Peter A. Ever listen to them? It’s brief.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing 130

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 24, 2024

It got buried amongst other reading, plus it is not one of those “skim through” business books. This book has real meat. His books include (with John Palfrey) Born Digital: How Children Grow Up in a Digital Age. His books include Delete: The Virtue of Forgetting in the Digital Age (Princeton).

Artificial Intelligence 130

Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing 130

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Vincent Bozzone, a renowned expert for improving performance in job shops, proudly announces the release of the third edition of his influential book, Speed to Market: The Future of Job Shops – Embracing the New Paradigm. He shows how to redesign the job shop along process lines, which provides greater control and other benefits.

Lead Time 52

Lead Time Function Manufacturing 52

Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I began with the digital world in manufacturing in 1976. Were I an editor or book reviewer, I’d pick at his style or writing. But as someone interested in spiritual formation, I recommend the book. Read real books. appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. It became a career. And digital became toxic.

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Fit Manufacturing 130

Fastener News Desk

JUNE 12, 2024

INDEPENDENCE, OHIO (May 28, 2024) – The Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) has announced the launch of the 12th Edition of the IFI Book of Fastener Standards, now available for purchase. During this time, copies have been distributed to major manufacturing and construction interests throughout the world.

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Sourcing Form Manufacturing 52

i4.0 today

MARCH 10, 2025

Critical Manufacturing, a leader in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and a subsidiary of ASMPT, will once again be present at Hannover Messe to show how its products can Make Industry 4.0 a Reality for all manufacturers of discrete products. states Francisco Almada Lobo, CEO and co-founder of Critical Manufacturing.

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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Bill of Materials Manufacturing Industry 4.0 52

Automation Mag

JANUARY 2, 2024

Downturn in the Canadian manufacturing industry continued till the end of 2023, contracting further from November. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 45.4 An unwillingness to replace leavers at a time of deteriorating order books was noted by several panellists.

Manufacturing 103

Manufacturing Supply Chain 103

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 21, 2024

Image: Quest Events Following last year’s standout event, the Women in Manufacturing Summit 2024 is coming to Melbourne this August with exciting new speakers, all new content, engaging new formats, and more opportunities to meet, learn from and build relationships with your peers in the industry.

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Manufacturing Electronics 98

Factory Worx

JULY 26, 2022

Why is Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Necessary for Future Growth? Digital transformation in manufacturing significantly impacts organisations, suppliers, customers, and other third parties. Today, we'll look at how digitisation revolutionises manufacturing and what it means for the industry.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing 105

Gary Mintchell

JULY 12, 2022

The book launches today. A book that brings you just the accurate facts–without the rhetoric, slant, or agendas–to help you be well-informed and make better decisions about climate change. If so, your search is over: The Carbon Almanac is the only book built to share with information you’re looking for – all footnoted.

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Form Sourcing Automation Manufacturing 113

Manufacturing Tomorrow

MARCH 3, 2025

Redwood Logistics has launched Modern 4PL For Dummies, a book by Chief Innovation Officer Eric Rempel that explains 3PL vs. 4PL, highlights the benefits of an open 4PL model, and provides strategies for businesses to optimize supply chains in an evolving logistics landscape

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Logistics Supply Chain 52

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 20, 2024

I wish I’d have had this new book, Turning The Giant: Disrupting Your Industry With Persistent Innovation , by former Emerson Process CEO John Berra then. Berra’s book takes a look at his career in control and automation with the stories of companies he worked for and how Emerson Automation all came together.

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Automation Fit Manufacturing 130

Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 16, 2023

Don is the author of one of the most influential books on design and usability called The Design of Everyday Things. He has a new book called Design for a Better World: How to Create a Meaningful, Sustainable, and Humanity-Centered Future. The post Humanity-Centered Design appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Manufacturing 130

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Northrop manufactures the centre fuselage section for all three F-35 variants. . 35 order book through 2025 and are a great example of the value Australian industry delivers to the world’s largest defence aerospace program,” he added. . Work will be performed in Quickstep’s headquarters in Sydney, New South Wales. .

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Aerospace Supply Chain Manufacturing Composites 93

Gary Mintchell

JUNE 23, 2023

Seth Godin has released a new book I highly recommend… The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams. appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. Or…are you merely busy? We are all doing some sort of work. It might be in the marketplace, or an organization non-profit or religious. Whom are we serving? Or, are we merely busy?

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Compliance Manufacturing 130

AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 2, 2023

Eurozone’s manufacturing sector has eased up further in the last month of 2022 following softer inflationary pressures and more stable supply-chain conditions created some respite for goods producers. . The S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI stood at 47.8, up from 47.1 in November, marking its highest reading for three months.

Manufacturing 92

Manufacturing Supply Chain 92

Gary Mintchell

JULY 24, 2023

He wrote Black Swan, Fooled by Randomness, among other books. The post True Wealth appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. I picked up this list from a tweet by one of my favorite modern writers, Nassim Nicholas Taleb. This is one of those lists you can tape above your desk and contemplate often.

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Function Manufacturing 130

AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Manufacturing in the Eurozone continued its streak in the contraction territory in the first month of 2023, dragged by downturns in production volumes and new factory orders. The latest S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI reading rose for a third successive month to 48.8 in January, up from 47.8 in December.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain 85

Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In 2022, the Company defied a slowing SaaS market, accelerating bookings growth to 46 percent, adding over 100 new clients and over 200 new plants by meeting the critical needs of manufacturers with its suite of frontline Productivity, Compliance, Reliability and Learning applications. million and cost the economy $1 trillion by 2030.

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Compliance Manufacturing 147

AU Manufacturing

APRIL 3, 2023

The health of the Eurozone’s manufacturing industry reached a four-month low in March with the S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI reporting a 47.3 The S&P Global survey found that the most robust manufacturing sector performances at the national level were once again seen outside of the “big two” of Germany and France.

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Manufacturing Lead Time 72

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

To this end, a robust inventory control management system is a must so that food and beverage manufacturers can meet their targets while maintaining regulatory compliance. Let’s look at the key features and benefits of inventory control systems in food and beverage manufacturing.

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Beverage Manufacturing Compliance Benchmarking 98

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The US manufacturing sector’s market activity has registered a 50.2 The Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Report on Business registered a rating of 50.2 The Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Report on Business registered a rating of 50.2 The Manufacturing PMI registered 43.5 per cent result. .

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Manufacturing Supply Chain 81

Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

I picked up an idea from an interesting English writer—Oliver Burkeman who writes The Imperfectionist blog and wrote the influential book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. I try to stay on the positive side of looking for ways to live a meaningful life. Thank you, Oliver.

Manufacturing 147

Manufacturing 147

Gary Mintchell

MAY 29, 2024

Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant is a must-read book. This book reveals how anyone can rise to achieve greater things. The post Find Your Hidden Potential appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. The value extends beyond ourselves to those we parent, mentor, coach, or teach.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing 130

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 3, 2023

This book contains a wealth of practical actions you can take to help reduce our carbon footprint. And this link takes you to information about Honeywell solutions for emissions and other situations. While you are at it, click the link to Carbon Almanac on the right side of my page.

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Manufacturing 130

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The electric vehicle markets are shaping up to be more diverse as larger, established companies like Porsche compete with smaller manufacturers. The global EV landscape is also more competitive than the automotive markets of previous decades, as more manufacturers — large and small — compete for space.

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Manufacturing Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Automotive Cycle time 105