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How Industrial Controllers Enable Manufacturing Flexibility

Automation World

We hear a lot about the need for flexibility in modern manufacturing. But what role do controllers play in managing and optimizing diverse manufacturing processes? Experts from AutomationDirect, Emerson and Siemens offer their insights.

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What to expect at AeroDef Manufacturing 2025 in Detroit

Design World

AeroDef Manufacturing 2025 is a three-day event featuring advanced technology exhibits, thought leadership, and educational sessions from manufacturing industry experts and aerospace and defense leaders. With direction from leading companies, such as BAE Systems, Bell Textron, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX, Boeing, and more, AeroDef brings together top government and industry leaders, focuses on a… The post What to expect at AeroDef Manufacturing 2025 in Detroit appeared first on

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TCA collaborates to protect Australia from cyber threats

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: NongAsimo/stock.adobe.com The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) collaborates to protect cybersecurity by partnering with the government, 26 Australian startups, peak bodies, major corporations, and the research sector to build sovereign cybersecurity capability. TCA CEO, Damian Kassabgi, reinforced the importance of bringing industry, academic and government leaders together to build up Australias cyber security capabilities.

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IBM improves cloud services in Canada to support AI and data sovereignty

Automation Mag

IBM has announced advancements in its cloud capabilities in Canada, aimed at enhancing AI deployments and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for data storage and security, including Canadian data sovereignty. IBM has opened a new Cloud Multizone Region (MZR) in Montreal, Que., expanding its cloud infrastructure across North America. This development is intended to help clients meet regulatory requirements and leverage technologies such as Generative AI on a secure, enterprise cloud

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

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.

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Minitab: Maximising yield by minimising errors

Manufacturer's Monthly

Minitab solutions are applicable in many sectors, including food and beverage, automotive, pharmaceuticals, medical technology and semiconductors. Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adobe.com Minitab brings more than 50 years worth of expertise in helping manufacturers boost production yields and reduce errors with its software solutions. More than 50 years ago, chairwomen and co-founder of Minitab, Barbara Ryan, would found the company at Penn State University to revolutionise the way statistics and anal

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Boston Dynamics and Hyundai expand collaboration to ‘produce more robots’

Robotics Automation News

Boston Dynamics, a developer of mobile robotics, and Hyundai Motor Group have entered a new chapter together to increase manufacturing capabilities, expand collaboration to produce more robots, and build a vibrant robotics ecosystem in the US.

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Wyyt launches AI-powered robotics for agile manufacturing

Robotics Automation News

Wyyt, a developer of adaptive robotics for agile manufacturing, has launched groundbreaking robotic solutions designed specifically to help manufacturers quickly automate production line tasks without disrupting existing production processes. Autonomous production lines powered by Wyyt enable companies in high-cost-of-living countries to bring production home, simplify logistics, and protect intellectual property.

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Diraq leads Australian-UK-US Quantum consortium

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Diraq Diraq leads Australian-UK-US collaboration with a Stage A contract from DARPA to work on the newly announced Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI). Diraqs focus is to design, build, and deploy the worlds first truly utility-scale quantum computer, said chief executive officer and founder of Diraq, Andrew Dzurak. Led by the US government, QBI seeks to determine whether its possible to build an industrially useful quantum computer faster than previous predictions.

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Five minutes with… Paul Philpott, President and CEO of Kia UK

SMMT

What will Kia UK have on its stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show in April? We are excited to launch our new PBV electric van business at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show. The highlight on our impressive show stand will be the unveiling of our PV5 Kias first fully electric van making its UK debut with confirmation of UK specification, pricing and other customer centric information.

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Yamaha Motor acquires Australian boat manufacturer

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: chocolatefather/stock.adobe.com Yamaha Motor Australia has signed a purchase agreement to acquire all shares of Telwater, an Australian aluminum boat manufacturer. This acquisition is premised on obtaining the clearances, permits, etc., required by competition laws and other regulations. Telwater is one of Australia’s oldest boat manufacturers and one of the major producers and seller of boats in the southern hemisphere.

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6 Common Production Scheduling Mistakes Manufacturers Make

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.

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CV Show 2025 Preview: Part One

SMMT

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.

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The future of manufacturing is integrated – NetSuite

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: InfiniteFlow/stock.adobe.com Anyone who has been in business any length of time sees that todays conditions are uniquely challenging, asking us to achieve more. Against the backdrop of global supply chain disruptions, rising production costs and increasing competition both local and offshore we need to see more visibility. More agility and control.

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Rohde & Schwarz presents comprehensive R&S ELEKTRA portfolio for reproducible, standard-compliant EMC measurements

i4.0 today

Rohde & Schwarz continues to develop its R&S ELEKTRA EMC test software by adding new measurement methods, adapting it to new standards and ensuring that users can carry out measurement tasks even more efficiently. R&S ELEKTRA now supports all current EMC standards in the commercial, automotive, wireless, military and aerospace sectors. The software provides interactive, partially and fully automated solutions for EMC measurements during development and for fully automated standard-co

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China’s Automotive Industry: B2B/EDI Integration as the Key to Success

Seeburger

The automotive industry in China is growing rapidly and is now a global leader in production and sales. With more than 30 million vehicles sold annually and a network of over 120 OEMs and 200,000 suppliers1 , the industry is a force that can only be mastered through precisely integrated processes.

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Agility Amid Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions

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

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Across-the-board Tariffs Harmful to Plastics Industry, Says Seaholm

Plastics Today

The tariffs will disrupt supply chains, increase production costs, and undermine our global competitiveness, warns the president and CEO of the Plastics Industry Association.

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Celebrating with Women in Industry Awards

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Prime Creative Media Nominations are officially open for the 2025 Women in Industry Awards. For more than 10 years, these awards recognise outstanding women from across a range of industrial sectors, including manufacturing. This is your opportunity to recognise the women who are driving change in your industry and in doing so breaking down barriers and creating new possibilities for the next generation.

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Students discover future possibilities at manufacturing camps

The Fabricator

This summer, thousands of kids will head to campnot to canoe or trek in the woods, but rather to discover the exciting world of robotics, computer-aided design, and other cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. Thanks to grants from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association and.

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MNP’s Succession Readiness Report shows potential of ‘silver tsunami’ due to retiring owners and tariff impacts

Canadian Manufacturing

CALGARY — Amid economic uncertainty and tariff wars, Canada faces a wave of small business closures, partly driven by the “Silver Tsunami” of retiring Baby Boomer entrepreneurs. With small businesses making up 98.1% of all employer businesses, employing 46.5% of the private sector workforce, and with many owners nearing the age of retirement, succession planning is critical to the transition.

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

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.

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Amazon’s space-based broadband service to launch its first satellites next week

E&T

Amazons Project Kuiper, the space-based broadband service that will compete with Elon Musks Starlink, is planning to launch its first batch of satellites next week.

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Canadian Wood Council applauds federal government’s investment in N.S.’s mass timber industry

Canadian Manufacturing

The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) says it applauds the Government of Canadas strategic investment in Nova Scotias mass timber sector, recognizing its role in advancing low-carbon construction, economic growth, and job creation. This funding will accelerate the fabrication of high-value mass timber components from undervalued eastern spruce, unlocking new opportunities for Canadas forest sector and expanding the use of advanced wood materials in construction.

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TIMTOS 2025: Taiwan’s Machine Tool Industry Embraces Technology to Meet Global Demands

Modern Machine Shop

The Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) 2025 took place March 3-8 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2, as well as Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. The show featured more than 1,000 exhibitors from Taiwan and around the world. Photos provided by MMS. Doing business in the global economy has become difficult thanks to recent and ongoing factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical instability and economic volatility.

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DIN Valve Connectors: Types, Applications, and Benefits

Control.com

DIN valve connectors, not to be confused with DIN rails, are a common electrical connector for valves in the automation industry, efficiently providing power to valves, sensors, and even small motors.

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Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Agility & Supply Chain Resilience

Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.

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Professor Keith Jackson Appointed Chair of Digital Catapult

Manufacturing Management

Digital Catapults Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Keith Jackson as its new Chair. Professor Jackson will succeed Juergen Maier CBE from May 2025.

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Millimetre-sized injectable pacemaker could revolutionise heart surgery

E&T

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a tiny pacemaker that is injected into the body, controlled using light, and dissolves when no longer needed.

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Trelleborg’s Collaboration with NTU for Healthcare Innovation

Manufacturing Management

Trelleborg, a developer in engineered coated fabrics, announced a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Nottingham Trent Universitys (NTU) Medical Technologies Innovation Facility.

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Sanctuary AI shows how reinforcement learning can control hydraulic robotic hands

Robotics Business Review

Sanctuary AIs proprietary robotic gripper is differentiated by a high number of active degrees of freedom. | Source: Sanctuary AI Sanctuary AI this week released a video demonstrating advanced manipulation skills with its hydraulic robotic hands. The company said it used dexterous policies to train the hand, which features strength, speed, and a high degree of freedom.

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Unmasking Energy Waste: Manufacturing’s Hidden Inefficiencies and Costly Impacts

Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.

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Corporate Profile: KHK USA Inc.

Fabricating & Metal Work

KHK USA Inc. offers 200 styles of stock gearing products. KHK’s product offering includes spur, helical, internal ring, straight and helical racks, circular pitch (CP) racks and pinions, straight, spiral, & hypoid tooth bevel, straight & spiral tooth miter, and screw gears; also, worms & worm wheels, metric ratchets & pawls, gear couplings, involute splines & bushings, and right-angle metric gearboxes made from a variety of materials.

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HCL CAMWorks Software Features Machine-Aware Programming

Modern Machine Shop

Source: HCL Software HCLSoftware announces the release of CAMWorks for 3DExperience Solidworks with the release of HCL CAMWorks 2025. HCL CAMWorks is now seamlessly integrated with 3DExperience Solidworks, facilitating data management and cross-discipline collaboration in the cloud. Cloud-connected technologies enable companies to collaborate and combine expertise during new product development from several disciplines, including engineering, design and manufacturing.

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Corporate Profile: Solar Atmospheres

Fabricating & Metal Work

Solar Atmospheres is one of the worlds largest providers of commercial vacuum heat treating and brazing services. Solar’s thermal processing produces bright, scale-free parts with minimal distortion. Solar serves over 18 industries including aerospace, defense, medical, and power generation. With over 90 vacuum furnaces ranging from lab-sized to 48 feet long with a 150,000 pound workload capacity, Solar Atmospheres can efficiently handle any size job.

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PTXPO 2025: Innovations, Impressions and Inspirations

Mold Making Technology

As I reflect on my first-ever PTXPO experience with MoldMaking Technology ( MMT ) in Rosemont, Illinois, I still find myself inspired by the connections and community found throughout the moldmaking industry. While at the show, I was a witness to the passion and fire within this community as industry professionals from all walks of life networked, learned and shared their valuable knowledge during the three-day event. gLIMPSE iNTO pTXPO 2025: sNAPSHOT sTYLE * Slideshow will go here * Conversatio

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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).