Robotics Business Review

APRIL 5, 2024

lost these jobs when apparel manufacturing moved overseas, but it poses a significant risk to our national security, as evidenced by the nation’s struggle to manufacture and obtain personal protective equipment (PPE) at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. is made overseas, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association.

Apparel 124

Apparel Robotics Robotics Manufacturing 124

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

TGW Logistics’ RovoFlex picking robot can handle a variety of items, from grocery and fashion to industrial and consumer goods. ” RovoFlex can handle 1k items per hour, says TGW RovoFlex can handle a variety of goods at a throughput of more than 1,000 items per hour, said TGW Logistics.

Logistics 125

Logistics Robotics Robotics Consumer Goods 125

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

JULY 26, 2017

Struggles with the complexity of legacy systems are preventing consumer goods companies from achieving digital supply chain maturity and realising the benefits of end-to-end visibility and real-time access to data, according to research by EVRYTHNG, the Internet of Things Smart Products Platform.

Consumer Goods 40

Consumer Goods Supply Chain 40

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 1, 2024

This combination of mobile robotics and leading AI-powered navigation technology brings unmatched intralogistics flexibility and scalability for ABB’s customers, in an environment that is shifting from linear production to dynamic manufacturing networks,” said Marc Segura, President of ABB Robotics.

Robotics 130

Robotics Robotics Consumer Goods Logistics 130

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 5, 2023

PakTech has announced its official launch in Australia, through which its technology, manufacturing and products will enable the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries to respond to the growing ESG pressures and consumer demand for sustainable packaging and practices.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Consumer Goods Beverage 98

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Formerly Soft Robotics , Oxipital is targeting food processing, agriculture , and consumer goods production for its technology. . | Source: Oxipital AI Oxipital AI, a developer of machine vision technologies for robotic automation and product inspection, is teaming up with Stubli Robotics. The Duncan, S.C. .”

Robotics 62

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Goods 62

AU Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The global additive manufacturing sector has generated a total of $3 billion for the second consecutive quarter of 2022, according to SmarTech Analysis. Still, business leaders in the industry reaffirmed their expectations, noting additive’s value in innovating manufacturing during periods of an extended supply crisis. .

Additive manufacturing 84

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Supply Chain Manufacturing 84

MEM

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Almost three quarters (71%) of small to medium sized manufacturers believe their industry’s fortunes would be improved with a dedicated Minister for Manufacturing, according to research commissioned by after-market technology specialist SamsonVT. It found various challenges were impeding SME manufacturing growth.

Manufacturing 95

Manufacturing Supply Chain Consumer Goods 95

Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

With this new funding, AMFG will continue to help companies scale their additive manufacturing processes, further solidifying AMFG’s position at the forefront of the autonomous manufacturing revolution. In particular, 3D printing technologies are rapidly permeating the manufacturing scene. These include expanding into the U.S

3D printing 98

3D printing Manufacturing Rapid prototyping Additive manufacturing 98

Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A leading consumer goods company, P&G is also a global leader in the Smart Manufacturing domain through its efforts to drive innovation by using digital technologies, including OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA), in a concept they call “constructive disruption.”

Smart manufacturing 182

Smart manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Consumer Goods Sourcing 182

AU Manufacturing

JUNE 6, 2023

PakTech , a US-based producer of sustainable secondary packaging solutions, is officially bringing its technology and manufacturing capabilities to Australia with a new on-the-ground facility in Victoria. The post Sustainable packaging manufacturer PakTech brings capabilities to Australia appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

Manufacturing 79

Manufacturing Consumer Goods Beverage 79

Control Engineering

AUGUST 30, 2022

According to the Association for Advancing Automation , of the 12,305 robots sold in Q2 2022, 59% of the orders came from the automotive industry with the remaining orders from non-automotive companies largely in the food & consumer goods industry, which saw a 13% increase in unit orders over the same period, April through June, in 2021.

Robotics 104

Robotics Robotics Consumer Goods Automotive 104

i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Centric Software ® is pleased to announce that TPV Technology Limited, a leading global electronics manufacturer has selected Centric PLM TM to centralize product information and streamline workflows. TPV Technology, established in Taiwan in 1967, is a leading global manufacturer of monitors and TVs, listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Electronics Beverage Sourcing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 2, 2023

As the director of CSIRO’s Lab 22, Australia’s centre for additive innovation, I have witnessed the rapid and impressive growth of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. Automotive businesses have adopted AM for rapid prototyping and parts manufacturing, expediting the design process.

Additive manufacturing 96

Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Supply Chain Prototype  96

Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

ARS Automation this month announced the launch of FlexiBowl 200, it latest flexible feeding system for modern manufacturing. “The FlexiBowl 200 is a game-changer for manufacturers focused on space optimization,” stated Chris Round , vice president of sales for North America at ARS Automation. ” Register now.

Automation 108

Automation Consumer Goods Robotics Robotics 108

AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 17, 2022

The US manufacturing industry has shown growth beyond initial projections in July, according to a Reuters report citing the US Federal Reserve. . Motor vehicles and parts posted the largest gain within durable manufacturing, reporting a 6.6 Durable consumer goods advanced 3.5 per cent after the industry saw a 0.4

Manufacturing 70

Manufacturing Consumer Goods Aerospace Electronics 70

AU Manufacturing

MAY 22, 2023

no-change mark for a second consecutive month amid sustained expansion in services activity as manufacturing output shrank for a sixth straight month. Meanwhile, Judo Bank Flash Australia Manufacturing PMI remained unchanged from April at 48.0 Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to slow in May and is on track for a soft landing.

Manufacturing 73

Manufacturing Composites Consumer Goods Lead Time 73

Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 22, 2023

Lead time is the culmination of the entire mold manufacturing process. A quality mold delivered on time results from a team of professionals working together from sales, design and manufacturing to validation, delivery and support. Armin Tool & Manufacturing Byrne Tool & Die Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Century Die Co.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Lead Time Form Consumer Goods 98

Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 15, 2025

Jos Chagnon, announced the appointment of Terri Schiek as Vice President of Global Sales for the Consumer Division. NANUK is the manufacturer of professional-grade waterproof protective cases. “We’re proud to welcome Terri to the NANUK family.

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain 52

Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 10, 2024

TERREBONNE — Nita acquires Shorewood Engineering, a rotary labeller manufacturer based in Minnesota. Shorewood’s president and founder, Jason Good, will remain in his current position and retain a significant stake in the company. ”

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Manufacturing Beverage 52

AU Manufacturing

MAY 1, 2023

Weak demand in the Australian manufacturing sector has driven the country’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) to a 35-month low, according to the latest data from Judo Bank. However, the rate of decline in new orders moderated since March due to efforts by manufacturers to complete backlogged work. in April, down from 49.1

Supply Chain 71

Supply Chain Manufacturing Consumer Goods 71

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Industrial Gas Turbine component built with Certified HX parameters, manufactured on the DMP Factory 500 (Image courtesy of GF Casting Solutions). is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant copper alloy that is significantly stronger than pure copper and easier to process for additive manufacturing applications. Certified HX.

Consumer Goods 98

Consumer Goods Aerospace Additive manufacturing Automotive 98

NIST Manufacturing

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Earlier in 2022, NIST researchers released a simulation package that models the behavior of "discrete manufacturing systems," which include the production and assembly of finished products, like vehicles, consumer electronics, and consumer goods.

Discrete manufacturing 52

Discrete manufacturing Consumer Goods Manufacturing Electronics 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

MM Plastics announces its acquisition of Micro Precision Plastics (MPP), a venerable family-owned leader in Injection Moulding and Manufacturing. Going beyond manufacturing , MPP offers a comprehensive suite of value-added services, encompassing toolmaking, engineering, material selection, and product assembly.

Consumer Goods 96

Consumer Goods Pharmaceutical Automotive Manufacturing 96

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2024

Accenture and Mujin have created a joint venture to help bring robotics and automation to the manufacturing and logistics industries. The new company will combine Mujin’s industrial robotics expertise with Accenture’s digital engineering and manufacturing service, Industry X. Manufacturing is the cornerstone of Japanese industry.

Form 125

Form Robotics Robotics Logistics 125

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Out of over 700 submissions, Ampcontrol was ranked eighth within the Manufacturing and Consumer Goods category of the Australian Financial Review (AFR) BOSS Most Innovative Companies List for 2023.

Consumer Goods 98

Consumer Goods Benchmarking Energy Solutions Manufacturing 98

Automation Mag

JANUARY 23, 2025

Toronto-based startup Basetwo, which provides an AI platform for manufacturing engineers, has raised USD $11.5 The investment reportedly allows the company to accelerate its mission to revolutionize how pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers optimize their production processes. million in Series A funding. ” .

Pharmaceutical 64

Pharmaceutical Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Consumer Goods 64

21st Century Tech

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Globally, companies are closing the circular economy loop as consumers demand greater environmental accountability. However, manufacturers struggle to reach sustainability goals and recycling rates continue to lag. Another alloy, aluminum 3003 can be found in consumer goods and is used in chemical and food processing.

Beverage 65

Beverage Artificial Intelligence Consumer Goods Supply Chain 65

MEM

APRIL 20, 2023

Paragon Rapid Technologies, one of the UK’s leading prototyping and low volume manufacturing companies , is delighted to welcome James Ashby as its new Applications Development Manager for the South. Jim joined Paragon Rapid Technologies on 20th March 2023.

3D printing 105

3D printing Consumer Goods Prototype  Additive manufacturing 105

Robotics Business Review

JUNE 12, 2024

Among these customers, the greatest growth in orders between Q1 2023 and Q1 2024 was seen in: Food & consumer goods: 120% Life sciences, pharmaceutical & biomedical: 72% Metals: 46% Non-automotive companies purchased 15,436 robots total in 2023. It’s clearly not just a trend but the cornerstone of modern manufacturing.”

Robotics 113

Robotics Robotics Automotive Artificial Intelligence 113

Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

The new solution enables consistent, high-quality production of white parts, and provides the benefits of HP’s robust, manufacturing-readyMulti Jet Fusion platform, including industrial-grade reliability, low cost per part, and enhanced manufacturing predictability.

Consumer Goods 91

Consumer Goods Additive manufacturing Digital manufacturing Automotive 91

AU Manufacturing

JULY 25, 2022

From humble beginnings as a water heater company founded in Sydney 1947, Zip Water’s 75th anniversary is a true testament to its commitment to innovation and manufacturing here in Australia. Zip Water is a success story of Australian design, innovation and local manufacturing. This year a great Aussie icon turns 75. About Zip Water.

Consumer Goods 86

Consumer Goods Form Function Manufacturing 86

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

It will bring together more than 5,000 developers focused on building robots for aerospace and defense, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and other markets. Companies in this cohort represent a number of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, consumer goods, assistive technology, and ocean tech.

Robotics 70

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Form 70

Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Industries served include automotive, appliance, lawn and garden, hunting and fishing, RV, marine, packaging and consumer goods. Collaborating with these various markets enables us to adapt and proactively seek new manufacturing techniques that exceed our customers’ expectations.

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing 3D printing Consumer Goods Robotics 105

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 19, 2024

This combination of mobile robotics and leading AI-powered navigation technology brings unmatched intralogistics flexibility and scalability for ABB’s customers, in an environment that is shifting from linear production to dynamic manufacturing networks,” Marc Segura, President of ABB Robotics, said in a release.

Robotics 126

Robotics Robotics Consumer Goods Logistics 126

Canadian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Nulogy and Kinaxis announce partnership to improve supply chain networks (CNW Group/Nulogy Corporation) TORONTO — Nulogy, a provider in supply chain collaboration solutions, and Kinaxis, involved in supply chain orchestration, have announced a partnership to develop new solutions for brand manufacturing supply chain networks worldwide.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Consumer Goods Manufacturing Advanced manufacturing 52

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The organization said it expects the slowdown, particularly in automotive manufacturing, to continue until the second half of 2024. We’ve seen a slowdown in the manufacturing of electronic vehicles this year, along with fewer new distribution centers, both likely reducing the demand for robots,” he added. The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based

Robotics 124

Robotics Robotics Automotive Electronics 124