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CNC Machining Design Guide

Design World

CNC machining is one of the most widely used prototyping and manufacturing methods today, especially for metal parts. Most of the details, such as tooling, spindle speed, cutter type, and depth of cut, are taken care of at the machine shop, but there are some things you can do while designing your product to not… The post CNC Machining Design Guide appeared first on Design World.

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ZettaScale designs Zenoh to transcend DDS for automotive, ROS communications

Robotics Business Review

Zenoh is middleware designed to enable scalable data communication across technologies. Source: ZettaScale While multiple industries could benefit from mobile robots, the standard Data Distribution Service or DDS middleware has difficulty keeping up in wireless environments, according to ZettaScale Technology Ltd. This limits communications and scalability, said the U.K.

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Michell Bearings expands reach with launch of German website

Design World

Michell Bearings, a leading UK bearing manufacturer, has launched a German website to enhance support for customers in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria and strengthen its position within these regions. This development is central to Michell Bearings’ strategy to improve digital accessibility and provide technical content tailored specifically to Western European markets.

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Why internal generative AI projects fail in manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Antonioguillem/stock.adobe.com Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been heralded as the next big thing in technology. Its advocates promise to revolutionize industries by automating tasks, generating content, and enhancing decision-making processes. Word from – Dr Errol Brandt, founder and chief innovation officer, Knowledge Orchestrator Yet, despite the hype, the results have been disappointing.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Nidec Drives unveils 700 hp / 500 kW power module drive

Design World

Nidec Drives is launching a new Control Techniques 700 hp (500 kW) power module, the largest drive in its 50-year history. Delivering a product that is big on power but small on space, it weighs less than its competition and offers a more flexible and serviceable solution than anything else of its kind. Installation and… The post Nidec Drives unveils 700 hp / 500 kW power module drive appeared first on Design World.

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Spectur Awarded Long Term Contract with Transport for NSW

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Alan/stock.adobe.com Solar security, sensing and visual AI solutions company, Spectur Limited, has announced the signing of a three-year contract for $787,428 with Transport for NSW with optional extensions to nine years. “The Spectur ecosystem is becoming increasingly flexible and expandable, with an ever greater number of opportunities to add in third party AI, sensors, cameras, devices and other applications.

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Atlas Copco: Talking ’bout N2 Generation

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Atlas Copco Specialty Rental A first-time collaboration can sometimes have its hiccups, but Atlas Copco’s customer’s team didn’t have to hold their breath long. When a closed system needed purging, the company made sure the right Nitrogen Solution was on its way quickly! Purging systems with Nitrogen Nitrogen purging is necessary when an unwanted hazard or contamination has entered the closed system.

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The ABB Edge: Using AI and robotics to transform industries

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast · The ABB Edge: Using AI and Robotics to Transform Industries In Episode 172 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman catch up on the news of the week, including several recent stories about self-driving vehicles. We also catch up with Yoshi Umeno and learn how Kollmorgen helps clients design and build surgical robots.

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Hundreds of STEM scholarships awarded to build skills

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Oksana Klymenko/stock.adobe.com Elevate scholars for 2025 from around the country will receive support to access science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) university education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They will directly contribute to growing the diverse STEM workforce needed to deliver on Australia’s national priorities over coming decades, including the renewable energy transition, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence ATSE CEO Kylie Walk

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First 100% Bioplastic Pouch Debuts

Plastics Today

A sugarcane-derived resin from Braskem, a collaboration with Fresh-Lock closures, and savvy in-house converting all make Accredo Packaging’s store drop-off recyclable pouch possible.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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RBR50 Spotlight: Robotic ventricle advances understanding of heart disease

Robotics Business Review

Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Country: U.S. Website: [link] Year Founded: 1861 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services MIT engineers developed a robotic replica of the heart’s right ventricle that mimics the beating and blood-pumping action of live hearts. The robotic right ventricle (RRV) combines real heart tissue with synthetic, balloon-like artificial muscles.

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30 ‘common set of skills’ to drive Electrification Skills Network platform launch in 2025

Manufacturing Management

More than 30 ‘common set of skills’ will go live when the UK’s first ever single source of truth for the electrification skills sector is launched in the new year.

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New AI-Driven Semantic Search and Summarization

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, finding precise and relevant information is crucial. At DevNet, we continuously innovate to enhance the user experience and streamline how our users interact with our platform.

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BAE Systems invests £25m in new artillery production facility in Sheffield

E&T

Work is currently underway to build a new BAE Systems artillery development and production facility in Sheffield that will create 50 high-skilled jobs.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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Driving Success Together: Key Takeaways from WebexOne and Partner Summit

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Discover Cisco's exciting updates from WebexOne and Partner Summit! From AI-driven solutions to the new Cisco 360 Partner Program, explore how we're driving innovation and growth together. Watch event highlights now!

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Optomec and Siemens Deliver Next Generation Manufacturing Solution for High Value Metal Repair

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Optomec’s CS 558 system combined with the Siemens SINUMERIK ONE control platform offers simplified, automated additive manufacturing to laser cladding in production environments

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Cooling Solution Increases Efficiency, Energy Savings in Molds

Mold Making Technology

Source | Hasco America Inc. Hasco America Inc. highlights its Cooling Tornado, a solution for increasing efficiency and saving energy during the cooling of the mold. The Cooling Tornado offers a variety of application possibilities and can be used both in combination with runners in core cooling systems and directly in the corresponding cooling bores.

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Tapping into the Cloud Communications Opportunity: Growth Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Key Providers, and Best Practices

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The cloud communications landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, with next generation Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) solutions becoming increasingly essential for modern businesses. This change is catalysed by: Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) that are revolutionizing collaboration by powering virtual assistants, real-time transcription, and natural language processing (NLP).

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Atlas Copco LT series high pressure piston compressors- TRULY BUILT TO LAST!

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Atlas Copco Compressors Be it laser/plasma cutting, fire suppression, tyre inflation, or an abattoir, they all need high pressure compressed air. Screw compressors are great machines when it comes to low and medium pressure air, although when talking high pressure, there’s just one answer i.e. the Mighty Piston Compressors. In a world of piston compressors with modest duty cycles, the Atlas Copco LT series stands tall, offering an impressive 100% duty cycle.

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Introducing Automatic Tool Change for Turning Centers

Fabricating & Metal Work

Complex part production becomes more efficient with Sandvik Coromant’s ATC-enabled turning center, streamlining the manufacturing process. The result is a quick return on investment that will lower the cost per part. Sandvik Coromant , a manufacturer of premium metal-cutting tools and solutions, is introducing automatic tool change (ATC) for machine-adapted clamping units (MACU) in turning centers.

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A modular system that gets the job done – easily

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: SEW Eurodrive The MOVI-C® modular automation system by SEW-EURODRIVE simplifies the growing complexities of materials handling technology. Amid increasing automation, digital transformation, and evolving customer demands, MOVI-C® offers a reliable, flexible, and fully standardised solution. Whether decentralized in the field or centralized in a control cabinet, this system effectively manages complexity, providing a dependable and future-proof choice.

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TRUMPF Inc. Announces Several Promotions

Fabricating & Metal Work

TRUMPF Inc., a high-tech company offering manufacturing solutions in machine tools and laser technology, has announced the following promotions: Claudio Santopietro to head of Smart Factory consulting & automation, Kevin Cuseo to head of software sales, Julian Schorpp to product manager for automated bend products, and Adam Simons to head of additive manufacturing for TRUMPF in North America.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is Showcasing its Workforce Development Program, “Diamondworks!,” at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2024

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Visit Mitsubishi Electric Automation at booth #631 alongside Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation and Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US for a collaborative showcase of Mitsubishi Electric solutions and programs dedicated to educating the next generation of engineers.

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New iVision Laser Measuring System Adds AI to Plate Rolling

Fabricating & Metal Work

As experienced plate rolling machine operators retire, they take with them decades of knowledge. Incorporating that existing knowledge base, Davi developed its new iVision laser radius measuring system for its e-POWER fully electric machines that brings artificial intelligence (AI) to the plate rolling process, making it significantly simpler and giving shops the ability to run machines unmanned.

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Bending long on the press brake: Part III

The Fabricator

As the bend length grows, the radius starts forming as a percentage of the die opening, but then tends to conform to the punch nose. The reason has to do with the physical nature of the press brake.

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New Safety Air Gun with Gate Valve Offers Incredible Power with Variable Force

Fabricating & Metal Work

EXAIR’s TurboBlast® Safety Air Gun is a revolutionary air gun designed to tackle the toughest cleaning and blowoff applications in industrial settings. With the help of an easy-adjust gate valve, the TurboBlast can be fine-tuned to meet the user’s specific needs on the fly. This dynamic air gun is the perfect combination of power, comfort and safety making it the ideal solution for blowoff applications requiring maximum force such as removing stubborn or heavy debris like slag and flash, part dr

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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Aon launches a cyber risk analyzer to mitigate clients’ risk exposure

Canadian Manufacturing

A look inside Aon’s Cyber Risk Analyzer web tool. CHICAGO — Aon plc, a global professional services firm, launched its Cyber Risk Analyzer, a digital application that allows risk managers to make data-driven, technology-enabled decisions to mitigate cyber risk. The tool is the latest in a series of new offerings, which brings together Aon’s data, tools and analytics professionals to try and support clients through an evolving risk landscape across sectors. “As cyber threats con

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Flex Machine Tools to Hold Open House on December 5th in Wapakoneta, Ohio

Fabricating & Metal Work

Flex Machine Tools , an American manufacturer and leading provider of machine tool solutions worldwide for metal fabrication operations and more, announced it will be hosting an Open House Event at Flex headquarters in Wapakoneta, Ohio on Thursday, December 5th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Additionally, appointment times can be reserved for Friday, December 6 th.

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Bécancour Port gets $327.6M for green tech and battery industry growth

Canadian Manufacturing

BÉCANCOUR — The federal government invests $163.8 million for a project at the Bécancour Port and Industrial Park, in partnership with the Government of Québec, for a total investment of up to $327.6 million. The project includes the refurbishment and expansion of port infrastructure, the addition of storage capacity and other measures to improve port access and fluidity in the Bécancour Waterfront Industrial Park. “Improving the Bécancour Industrial Park and Port will significantly streng

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Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals Acquires ATI’s Precision Rolled Strip Operations

Fabricating & Metal Work

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals of North Haven, Conn., is excited to announce the acquisition of ATI’s precision rolled strip operations in New Bedford, MA and Remscheid, Germany further expanding its precision-rolling capabilities and strengthening its position in the global market. Under Ulbrich’s ownership, the New Bedford, MA facility will be named Ulbrich Precision Alloys and the location in Remscheid, Germany will be Ulbrich Europe Metals.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.