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What sensors are in a digit?

Design World

In this case, the digit is a finger. Advanced robots designed to interact on a personal level with humans will need hands that can sense a variety of interactions. To do this and achieve the right level of dexterity and avoid excessive force, several sensing techniques could be employed – some at the same time […] The post What sensors are in a digit?

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Legacy Equipment: The Core of Your Digital Transformation

Automation World

A rich supply of data is constantly coursing through the electronic veins of your legacy automation. Here’s how make use of it by integrating existing systems into your digital transformation strategy.

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New Z-Tip-Tilt nanopositioning stage from PI is wear-free

Design World

PI released an ultra-low-profile Z-Tip-Tilt stage designed for demanding alignment applications in optics, semiconductors, precision assembly, and photonics. Based on air bearings and linear motors, the stage is wear-free, maintenance-free, and cleanroom-compatible. Three-phase linear motors ensure high speed, while high resolution and precision are provided by closed-loop operation with linear encoders (1 nm resolution) for […] The post New Z-Tip-Tilt nanopositioning stage from PI is wear

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What Flow Measurement Technique is Right for You?

Automation World

Valuable guidance on handling unique and demanding flow measurement scenarios.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Pressure sensors offers digital SENT output for automotive applications

Design World

Melexis expands its Triphibian family with the MLX90834 pressure sensor, designed for automotive applications such as EV thermal management. This robust, factory-calibrated MEMS solution accurately measures pressure in both gas and liquid media from 2 to 70 bar. Its digital SENT output delivers absolute pressure information, and diagnostic and temperature data, enabling enhanced system performance […] The post Pressure sensors offers digital SENT output for automotive applications appeared

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The economics of speed in metal fabrication

The Fabricator

When you charge more for rush orders, what happens when you shorten standard lead times? No surprise, fewer people pay for faster delivery, but there’s a big upside.

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Robotics: A Global Industrial Policy Competition

Robotics Automation News

By Marc Fasteau and Ian Fletcher This article is extracted from the robotics case study in Industrial Policy for the United States: Winning the Competition for Good Jobs and High-Value Industries by Marc Fasteau and Ian Fletcher.

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Quantum Brilliance announces new collaboration

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Negro Elkha/stock.adobe.com Global leader in diamond-based quantum technology, Quantum Brilliance has announced a strategic collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to build a new platform. The platform is set to enable the collaborative development of quantum computing with high-performance computing (HPC) by exploring the on-premises integration of QB’s quantum computing cluster into HPC systems at ORNL.

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First hyperloop test capsule hurtles its way through 420-metre tube at European test centre

E&T

Hardt Hyperloop announced the first successful test of its hyperloop vehicle at the European Hyperloop Center in Veendam, Netherlands.

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Guide to Agile Manufacturing and Its Advantages

Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.

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Australia’s Net Zero Economy Authority passes parliament

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: teamjackson/stock.adobe.com The Net Zero Economy Authority has been passed through parliament and is now officially written in law after previously being passed through senate. Climateworks Centre CEO and Net Zero Economy Agency advisory board member, Anna Skarbek, welcomed this valuable addition to Australia’s institutional arrangements. “The authority, now enshrined in law, sends a clear signal to Australia and to the rest of the world that the nation is committed to making the most of

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Three years of progress on the pathway to net zero

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

As we celebrate our three-year anniversary of our net zero goal, we want to highlight some of the progress we’ve made so far.

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Knowledge Orchestrator announces revolutionary knowledge management platform for Australian manufacturing companies

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: ty/stock.adobe.com Australian startup, Knowledge Orchestrator, has announced general availability of its groundbreaking knowledge management platform, specifically designed to meet the needs of the Australian manufacturing sector. After more than two years in development and an investment of over $1 million, this innovative solution promises to revolutionise how manufacturing companies harness and apply knowledge to make faster, better decisions.

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IMTS Day 2: Big Tech Says ‘We Love Manufacturing’

Industry Week

Google, Microsoft and Amazon make a big splash at IMTS 2024, a show traditionally populated by ‘big iron’ tool makers.

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A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing

Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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Consultation for $523 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative now open

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Mike Mareen/stock.adobe.com Consultation has opened for the Australian Government’s $523 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative, being delivered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Announced in the 2024-25 Federal Budget in May, the initiative aims to fund projects that enhance the development of Australia’s battery manufacturing capability.

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Improving Operational Efficiencies and Providing Tighter Integrations with Cisco Security Products

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Secure Network Analytics 7.5.1 is now available. This release provides features including expanded firewall log ingestion, custom dashboards, better ISE integration, and much more.

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Record SA contingent on show at Land Forces 2024

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: FiledIMAGE/stock.adobe.com South Australia’s defence industry will be on the national stage at the Land Forces International Defence Expo in Melbourne that runs from today until September 13. A record 67 exhibitors from SA will feature on the Defence SA stand, cementing its place as the Defence State. “Once again, South Australia’s defence industry will be reinforcing our reputation as the Defence State – showcasing our world-class companies, infrastructure and capabilities,” said Treasur

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Reshape Automation closes $5M seed round to accelerate automation hub development

Automation Mag

Reshape Automation has raised $5 million (USD) in seed funding. According to the Austin, Texas-based company, this funding milestone reinforces its innovative approach to scaling industrial automation. Reshape Automation’s platform consolidates and analyzes process data, tracks requirements, and aggregates demand and supply for automation equipment and services.

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Advanced Traceability: Implementing Reliable, Compliant Tracking in Manufacturing

The rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. In the event of a defect, recall, or customer complaint, manufacturers must quickly identify and trace the affected parts and components, including their maintenance, installation, and purchase history – back to the purchase order.

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Countdown begins: Nominate your industry achievements for the Endeavour Awards 2024 

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Prime Creative Media Scheduled for 7 November 2024, the Endeavour Awards , presented annually by Manufacturers’ Monthly, serve as a premier platform for celebrating the industry’s most outstanding achievements. The Endeavour Awards are renowned for recognizing and rewarding outstanding contributions across various facets of manufacturing.

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Paperless Parts expands into Canadian and Mexican manufacturing markets

The Fabricator

Paperless Parts, a provider of quoting and collaboration software for custom part manufacturers, has announced its official entry into the Canadian and Mexican manufacturing markets.

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Up to $5 million in grants for regional Queensland manufacturers

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: THINK b/stock.adobe.com Queensland Government Manufacturing minister Glenn Butcher has announced that $5 million is now available through round 4 of the Manufacturing Hubs Grants Program (MHGP). Manufacturers in the Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mackay and the Gold Coast regions can now access grants up to $500,000 through this new round that the minister announced as part of Manufacturing Month celebrations.

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Plasma/oxyfuel system with 3D scanning automates challenging dome cutting operations

The Fabricator

Situation With more than 70 employees, Waterford Tank and Fabrication manufactures above-ground storage tanks and custom ASME pressure vessels in Beverly, Ohio. The company’s 90,000-sq.-ft.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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$20 million on offer for Queensland manufacturers

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Quality Stock Arts/stock.adobe.com Queensland Manufacturing minister Glenn Butcher has launched a new round of Made in Queensland (MiQ) grants with $20 million available to help manufacturers grow and create more jobs. MiQ is a $121.5 million Queensland Government grant program helping small and medium sized manufacturers to increase international competitiveness, productivity and innovation.

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Festo Canada launches Certified System Integrator Program to connect manufacturers with expert integrators

Automation Mag

Festo Canada is introducing its Certified System Integrator Program to match end users with highly skilled system integrators, providing the validated know-how and expertise to turn the aspirational into the realizable. Festo Canada shares in a press statement that its Certified System Integrator Program is suited for Canadian end users and projects of all sizes.

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Lightforce Group cements its role as a defence manufacturer

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Lightforce Group In July this year, Lightforce Group announced that it had supplied 120 advanced and customisable night vision and thermal imaging systems to the ADF’s Dismounted Combat Program whilst also providing ‘train-the-trainer’ instruction in the use of this world-leading military kit. This development is just another in a series of contract wins for the Adelaide headquartered global business after it announced its intentions in 2017 to formally enter the defence manufacturing ma

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3D Scanning Sensor With Large Field of View Launched

Metrology

Automation Technology is expanding its cost-efficient ECS series with the new ECS 4090 3D sensor, which has been specially developed for applications in the food and logistics industries as well as for robot vision. The post 3D Scanning Sensor With Large Field of View Launched appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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The Project Clinic: Assessing Project Health, Planning, and Execution

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar

Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.

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AIM’s new advanced manufacturing and export Facility opens

Manufacturer's Monthly

AIM Defence's Fractl Portable High Energy Laser. Image: CPL Jacob Joseph / Australian Government Defence Deputy prime minister of Australia and Minister for Defence, The Hon Richard Marles MP, has officially opened AIM Defence’s brand-new advanced manufacturing and export facility. AIM Defence has expanded into a new 4000sqm state-of-the-art facility to support the manufacture and export of AIM’s Fractl Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) laser.

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Nuclear jobs hit record high as major new projects revitalise sector

Manufacturing Management

The number of people working in the civil nuclear industry in the UK is at its highest level ever with major new projects helping to drive a 60% increase in the number of jobs in a decade, according to a new report by the Nuclear Industry Association (NIA).

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Commercial Vehicle Show appoints new director

SMMT

Commercial Vehicle Show appoints Mike Costain as new Event Director to bring fresh strategic vision to Britain’s largest trade show for the road transport sector. Appointment follows new strategic partnership between Nineteen Group, SMMT and the RHA, cementing the show’s reputation as the sector’s place to do business. Show set to deliver all-new opportunities for exhibitors and attendees in 2025, building on latest additions to the event in recent years.

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