Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The many ways that composites manufacturing businesses can grow their operations and profits by using the latest technological solutions The eco-friendly composites industry, pivotal in driving sustainable innovation, is at a crossroads where digital integration can significantly enhance profitability.

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Composites Manufacturing 110

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

New industry-linked Swinburne research uses smart composite structures to help engineers detect structural defects in planes and rockets before they cause disaster. The industry-linked project with Sparc Technologies and Composite Materials Engineering is creating graphene-enabled smart composites for aviation, aerospace and renewable energy.

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Composites Aerospace Advanced manufacturing Prototype  97

Plataine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With a rising skills gap and an emphasis on attending university over learning a trade, the manufacturing labor shortage is not a new problem. Suppliers are facing the same labor shortages as manufacturers. The post How the labor shortage is killing aerospace composites manufacturing appeared first on Plataine.

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Composites Aerospace Supply Chain Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 13, 2023

Billy Friend sat down with founder and director Joe Bryant to learn about the company’s ambitions to propel Australia into the upper echelon of advanced composites manufacturing. Fresh from university, Joe Bryant began his career as an aerospace engineer with Airbus, working on the company’s first composite helicopter, the ARH Tiger.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 4, 2025

Spanish technology centre Ideko says it is pushing the boundaries of innovation to enhance competitiveness and optimize the aerospace industrys value chain. Its commitment to progress will be on full display at the upcoming edition of the JEC World international trade fair, held in Paris from March 4 to 6. As a leading showcase for […]

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Aerospace Composites Value chain Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 26, 2023

Omni Tanker has launched a world-first composite triple road train, able to move almost 100 tons of payload in a single haulage run, while significantly reducing operational costs for its customer Townsville Logistics. The post Australian composite innovator launches triple road-train tanker appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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Composites Logistics Aerospace Advanced manufacturing 98

Plataine

JANUARY 19, 2023

Waltham, MA, January 19th, 2023 – Plataine, a leading provider of AI-based manufacturing optimization solutions, has released a new version of its FabricOptimizer offering to address the supply chain and workforce challenges Aerospace manufacturers face today.

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Composites Aerospace Supply Chain Manufacturing 98

Design World

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

FLYING-CAM, a leader in design and manufacturing of unmanned helicopters and pioneer of professional drone filming services, celebrated its 30th anniversary with the World premiere of Discovery, its newest unmanned aircraft system.

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3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Manufacturing 226

Plastics Today

AUGUST 24, 2024

This transformative shift is exemplified by Rocket Lab's recent installation of a groundbreaking automated fiber placement machine.

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Composites Manufacturing Automation 111

Design World

MARCH 20, 2023

ARRIS — manufacturer enabling high-performance composites at scale with new design latitudes for mass-market consumer products, transportation, and industrial applications — recently signed a contract manufacturing partner (CM) to further increase production part capacity.

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Composites Manufacturing 3D printing Additive manufacturing 195

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The automotive and aerospace manufacturing industries are undergoing a profound transformation fueled by the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), and smart manufacturing technologies. What steps are you taking to overcome these challenges and future-proof your manufacturing operations?

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Aerospace Automotive 3D printing Manufacturing 59

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Image: Endeavour Awards The Manufacturers’ Monthly Endevavour Awards 2024 was an outstanding night for many whom gathered to celebrates the contributions and achievements of Australian Manufacturing. The post Celebrating industry achievements: Highlights from the 2024 Endeavour Awards appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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Composites Manufacturing Advanced manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 15, 2024

The STRIX prototype features composite aerostructures and a unique tilt body configuration, developed through a collaboration between BAE Systems Australia and Perth-based SME, Innovaero. The post Bae Systems unscrewed VTOL achieves first flight milestone appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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Prototype  Composites Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Image: KONGSBERG Defence Australia KONGSBERG has announced that its first Australian manufactured Naval Strike Missile launcher has successfully completed a Blast Test Vehicle (BTV) firing in Port Wakefield, South Australia. The post Australian-made NSM launcher fires first missile appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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Supply Chain Composites Function Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Dassault Systèmes , its valued partner MEMKO and the University of Southern Queensland ’s (UniSQ) iLAuNCH Trailblazer program are collaborating to catalyse the development of Australia’s sovereign space manufacturing capabilities. Dassault Systèmes is poised to become a catalyst for Australia’s overall technological progress.

Composites 105

Composites Manufacturing Aerospace Value chain 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 7, 2022

Queensland composite panel supplier Link Composites uses Combilift forklifts to provide a safer, space-saving materials handling process at its new factory on the Sunshine Coast. Link Composites is one of Australia’s leading advanced composite materials and systems suppliers. The CB3000 handles the composite panels.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 5, 2024

Image: Ingo Bartussek/stock.adobe.com Milk bottles and other used plastics are being combined with wood waste and turned into composite decking following the completion of a new $12 million facility just north of Launceston. The facility was supported with 50-50 funding totalling $5.8

Composites 96

Composites Manufacturing 96

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With weight-reduction being a priority for industries such as motorsports and aerospace, many manufacturers have recently turned to the lightweight aluminum-silicon-magnesium based alloys, such as F357 and AlSi10Mg, when 3D printing parts for everything from race cars to rockets. What’s the Attraction?

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Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Aerospace 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Image: Matrix Composites and Engineering The winners of the 2024 Western Australian Export Awards have been announced in categories that include Advanced Technologies and Manufacturing and Advanced Materials. The post Manufacturer among winners of 2024 WA Export Awards announced appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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Composites Manufacturing 98

Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 30, 2025

Technological Advancements: The integration of 3D printing, carbon fiber composites, and precision machining is enhancing gear durability and efficiency. Shift to Electric Vehicles (EVs): EV manufacturers are increasingly focusing on high-efficiency pinion gears to improve power transmission and optimize battery performance.

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Automotive 3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing 89

Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 5, 2025

3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in December for the ninth consecutive month and the 25th time in the last 26 months , say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business . A Manufacturing PMI above 42.5 Fiore , CPSM, C.P.M.,

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Electronics Beverage Composites 59

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Sparc Technologies’ said that construction is underway for its new modular and scalable graphene-based additive manufacturing facility in Adelaide. The manufacturing facility will support the production of commercial quantities of graphene-based additives for the growing global markets for coatings and composites.

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Additive manufacturing Composites Manufacturing 97

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 2, 2025

A subsidiary based in Germany is focused on operating the Metal Powder Application (MPA) process, a hybrid manufacturing strategy that combines five-axis milling with cold spray deposition. I'm Stephanie Hendrixson with Additive Manufacturing Media here at IMTS 2024 in the Hermle booth.

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Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in October for the seventh consecutive month and the 23rd time in the last 24 months, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM ® Report On Business ®. This is the lowest Manufacturing PMI ® reading in 2024.

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Manufacturing Beverage Apparel Electronics 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 26, 2024

The Gold Coast based manufacturer is now looking for approx. There are 10 individual trades on offer including Marine Craft Construction, Composites, Cabinetmaking, Engineering Fabrication, Diesel Fitting, Fabrication Trade Welding, Electrical, Timber Composites Machining, French Polishing and Upholstery.

Composites 98

Composites Manufacturing Fit 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 29, 2023

The state-of-the-art facility enables Sparc Technologies Limited to produce commercial quantities of its graphene additive product, ecosparc, for the global coatings industry, composites, and other graphene additive applications. Ecosparc can also be incorporated into composites and other bulk materials to improve environmental outcomes.

Additive manufacturing 97

Additive manufacturing Composites Manufacturing 97

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Leading advanced manufacturing companies such as the aerospace composites maker, Quickstep Holdings, will boost production with backing from the Victorian state government. Victoria’s manufacturing industry is worth $30 billion to the state’s economy each year and creates over 27 per cent of the country’s manufacturing output.

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Advanced manufacturing Composites Manufacturing Aerospace 97

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 14, 2024

Image: amorn/stock.adobe.com CSIRO is calling small to medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in advanced manufacturing to apply for a 10-week, self-paced online program designed to transform concepts into R&D opportunities. Advanced manufacturing is a vitally important sector, employing over 800,000 people across Australia,” said Zipper.

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Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing Composites Additive manufacturing 111

Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The US Department of Energy has announced a $30 million funding opportunity to advance the cost-effective domestic manufacturing of materials, including lightweight composites, that allow wind turbines to produce power more efficiently.

Composites 104

Composites Manufacturing Sourcing 104

Manufacturing Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Electroplating specialist BEP Surface Technologies and nanodiamond manufacturer Carbodeon have announced a strategic relationship to develop a ‘world first’ copper-nanodiamond composite coating Manufacturing Voices reported.

Composites 59

Composites Manufacturing 59

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 4, 2023

Markforged is collaborating with Australia’s brightest minds to push the envelope for additive manufacturing capability. Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke to Markforged’s CEO about how its platform creates digital inventory to build Australia’s sovereign production.

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing Composites Additive manufacturing Aerospace 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Ebusco’s decision to set up its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Melbourne is a vote of confidence in our state’s nation-leading innovation and advanced manufacturing capabilities, as well as our leadership in cutting emissions,” Carroll said. battery electric bus for right-hand drive markets including Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

Manufacturing 110

Manufacturing Composites Aerospace Advanced manufacturing 110

Plastics Today

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The partnership between Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research and Solvay charts a path for advances in composite technologies in aviation.

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Composites Manufacturing 102

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

AutonomyOS is designed to help automate manufacturing tasks. The Laval, Quebec-based company said it plans to use the financing to commercialize robots using its proprietary AutonomyOS platform for manufacturers struggling with labor shortages in high-mix production environments. . Source: Omnirobotic Omnirobotic Inc.

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Manufacturing Robotics Robotics Automation 127

Design World

APRIL 29, 2024

Fiber-reinforced composites manufacturer ARRIS has raised $34M from new and returning investors, including ST Engineering, Zebra Technologies, Youngone, Standard Industries, Vertex Exploratory Fund, NEA, XN, Taiwania Capital, Bosch Ventures, Modern Venture Partners (MVP), and Alumni Ventures Group (AVG).

Aerospace 130

Aerospace Composites Manufacturing 130

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 23, 2023

AEROBOND , a South Australian based specialist in advanced composite and sheet metal manufacturing and Kongsberg Defence Australia today announced that they have entered into a new contract for the production and provision of launcher canisters for the KONGBSERG Naval Strike Missile (NSM).

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Composites Supply Chain Aerospace 98

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Frost & Sullivan’s growth experts have identified ten key strategies for automotive manufacturers and suppliers to navigate this dynamic landscape, fostering innovation, leveraging sustainable growth strategies, and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Read on to learn more. Click here to engage with our Growth Experts now!

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