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AI-powered Tools: Analyze and Adapt in Real Time and Improve Outcomes

Fabricating & Metal Work

Artificial intelligence strengthens the design process, provides real-time insights, enhances vision inspection systems, optimizes energy consumption, and more driving efficiencies, innovations and opening up new opportunities. New AI Accelerator Enables a new Wave of Cobot Innovations Universal Robots (UR) (Odense, Denmark) UR AI Accelerator is a ready-to-use hardware and software toolkit created to further enable the development of AI-powered cobot applications.

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Emerson introduces DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0 to enhance batch data integration

Design World

Emerson has launched DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0, the latest iteration of its edge technology designed to integrate operational technology (OT) control systems with enterprise information technology (IT) applications. The updated platform enables batch processing industries like life sciences and chemical manufacturing to access and use critical operational data for analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine… The post Emerson introduces DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0 to enhance batc

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Siemens Begins Release of Immersive and Photorealistic, Physical AI Tech

Automation World

Virtual reality and photorealistic digital twin technologies, designed by Siemens Digital Industries Software with Sony and Nvidia, are being released in 2025.

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New collaboration to introduce intrinsically safe devices for hazardous environments

Design World

Vertex Wireless has announced a new strategic collaboration withSamsungandPepperl+Fuchs. This collaboration aims to improve industrial mobile communications by introducing intrinsically safe mobile devices designed for hazardous environments. As part of this partnership, Vertex Wireless will leverage Samsungs mobile technology and Pepperl+Fuchs expertise in intrinsically safe design to provide mobile devices that meet safety standards for… The post New collaboration to introduce intrinsica

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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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Rethink Your Supply Chain Strategy for Better Outcomes

NIST

Traditional approaches to supply chain management, which often emphasize cost-per-unit, no longer provide the flexibility manufacturers need to create the innovative solutions necessary for achieving long-term success. In todays highly competitive manufacturing environment, optimizing supplier relationships requires more than just negotiating the lowest price: Its essential to move beyond transactional vendor relationships and focus on building strategic partnerships.

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Precision hinges from JW Winco

Design World

Precision hinges from JW Winco are wear-resistant and deliver extreme precision for every project. Certain applications, such as jig construction, automation systems, or testing systems, require moving elements supported by extremely precise bearings. The GN 7580 precision hinges offer the long service life and adjustability, to keep your project running smoothly.

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Revolutionizing Industries with Advanced Adhesives: Strategies for Growth

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The adhesives industry serves as the backbone of key manufacturing processes, spanning automotive , packaging , electronics , aerospace , construction , and healthcare sectors, among others. Innovative adhesives, including pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) , adhesive tapes , debondable adhesives , and radiation-cured adhesives , are shaping the future of these industries.

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Defining Practical Laser Power Utilization

Fabricating & Metal Work

Size and strength are in constant debate in every aspect of our lives. People dream about a bigger home and more horsepower under the hood. In recent years, more and more powerful lasers have been introduced to the market that satisfy this innate human desire to quench the thirst for power. Lasers breaching 100 kW make sense for potential applications in the military or defense industries.

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Capra Robotics raises $11.6M to expand distributor and integrator partnerships

Robotics Business Review

Capra’s leadership team, from left to right: Mads Bendt, the chief innovation officer; Lars Hee Hansen, the chief commercial officer; and Niels Jul Jacobsen, the CEO. | Source: Capra Robotics Capra Robotics today announced that it has obtained 11.3 million, around $11.6 million, in seed funding. The investment will go towards further accelerating Capra Robotics growth trajectory fueling both growth and global expansion. “The investment depicts a strong group of investors’ confi

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The Secret to Effective Preventative Maintenance is ERP software

Fabricating & Metal Work

Work orders can even be scheduled weeks or months in advance, allowing you and your team to plan around production schedules, optimizing resource allocation and preventing unnecessary downtime. In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage it’s a necessity. Traditionally, maintenance has been reactive.

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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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Cyngn raises $33M to grow autonomous forklift deployments

Robotics Business Review

Cyngn has built DriveMod to add onto existing equipment to automate materials handling. Cyngn Inc. yesterday said that it secured $33 million in funding late last month. The company plans to use the funding to scale the production and deployment of its autonomous tuggers and forklifts. “This capital infusion strengthens our ability to fund operations, drive commercialization, and continue investing in groundbreaking autonomous vehicle technologies,” stated Lior Tal, chairman and CEO

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Siemens Begins Release of Immersive and Photorealistic, Physical AI Tech

Automation World

Virtual reality and photorealistic digital twin technologies, designed by Siemens Digital Industries Software with Sony and Nvidia, are being released in 2025.

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NANUK announces Terri Schiek as new Vice President of Global Sales for the Consumer Division

Canadian Manufacturing

NANUK welcomes Terri Schiek as new VP of Global SalesConsumer Division (CNW Group/NANUK) MONTREAL — President and CEO of NANUK GEAR PROTECTION Inc., 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.

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The IDEC FS1B: Safety Control Made Simple

Control.com

The FS1B controller from IDEC simplifies installation without programming; simply wire and flip the DIP switches, and the FS1B will do the rest.

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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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Mold Building Stats Improve Performance

Mold Making Technology

Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course — the distance between your ears.” Moldmakers can apply that same “measurable” distance to their moldmaking business. Source | Getty Images Mold manufacturing requires using measurement to a shop’s advantage because what gets measured, gets done. I’ve played golf with players who want to improve their game, and the one thing I noticed is that they keep track of their shots in one form or another (fairways hit

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Outlook, trends, and pay for the welding workforce according to AWS data

The Fabricator

Recent welding workforce data from American Welding Society sheds light on the trends, outlook, and demand for welding-related jobs as 330,000 welders will be needed by 2028.

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Navigating New Product Development for Moldmakers

Mold Making Technology

Teams collaborate during design review meetings using mold simulation, DFM and processing expertise to ensure well-managed, timely project execution tailored to scope. Source (All Images) | Dynamic Tool Corp. For moldmakers, new product development (NPD) projects represent both exciting opportunities and potential pitfalls. These projects offer the chance to work on cutting-edge designs for globally recognized brands, but they also come with unique challenges that can strain customer relationshi

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Sizewell C nuclear plant costs set to double as project faces scrutiny

E&T

The total cost of upcoming nuclear power plant Sizewell C is expected to be double the initial estimates, the Financial Times (FT) has reported.

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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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Clamshell split-frame machine bevels and bores simultaneously

The Fabricator

Esco Tool has developed an ID boring module for its COHOG clamshell split-frame machine that bolts directly onto the rotating ring.

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Renewables contribute 45% to UK energy mix as gas-fired power output falls to 20-year low

E&T

Demand from gas-fired generation dropped in 2024 as a result of near-record levels of renewable generation, according to a report from Montel Analytics.

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Winkworth Machinery secures £750k deal

Manufacturing Management

UK-based industrial mixer manufacturer Winkworth Machinery secures 75,000 in new financing deal supported by a UK Export Finance (UKEF) guarantee.

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AI-powered Tools: Analyze and Adapt in Real Time and Improve Outcomes

Fabricating & Metal Work

Artificial intelligence strengthens the design process, provides real-time insights, enhances vision inspection systems, optimizes energy consumption, and more driving efficiencies, innovations and opening up new opportunities. New AI Accelerator Enables a new Wave of Cobot Innovations Universal Robots (UR) (Odense, Denmark) UR AI Accelerator is a ready-to-use hardware and software toolkit created to further enable the development of AI-powered cobot applications.

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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).

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iconsys hires Robinson as new head of sales for Energy Transition

Manufacturing Management

iconsys, a control and automation specialist has hired Steve Robinson as the head of sales for Energy Transition.

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Faster Cycle Times and Consistent Output Empower Fab Shops

Fabricating & Metal Work

The ability of press brakes and stamping presses to integrate with robotics, automation and IIoT ensures scalable and sustainable production solutions for metalworking shops. Mobile Bending Cell Handles Order Surges and Combats Labor Shortages TRUMPF Inc.s (Farmington, CT) new, rapid mobile bending cell, the Flex Cell, offers highly efficient bending in combination with the TruBend 7050 press brake.

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Airframe Designs apprentices work on WWII icon

Manufacturing Management

Aerospace company Airframe Designs has used its apprentices to develop a project on WWII Spitfire aircraft, using company technology.

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Advancements mitigate the challenges posed by toxic weld fumes

Fabricating & Metal Work

Weld fume control not only contains the harmful elements but is vital to compliance and creating a productive metalworking environment. The future of weld fume control will be increasingly automated, intelligent, and eco-friendly. Weld Fume Extraction Using Continuous Duty Units Hastings Air Energy Control Inc.s (New Berlin, WI) FumeVac FV-190SC-1 and V-190SC-2, paired with the FumeVac ErgoBoom, make the perfect combination for weld fume extraction.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Babcock obtains first NATO training contract

Manufacturing Management

UK-based aerospace and defence company Babcock has secured its first NATO training contract.

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Automating Double-Flank Gear Testing

Modern Machine Shop

Gears — you’ve got to love ‘em or hate ‘em. You love them because they are part of your everyday life. They are necessary for virtually all transportation needs and any type of manufacturing tool. Micro gears are even making their way into medical devices. With the continued advancement of electric vehicles (EVs), the interaction between gears is becoming increasingly important since there are more demands on efficiency and noise reduction.

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SPE and Routsis Training Collaborate to Provide Workforce Development Solutions for Plastics Professionals

Mold Making Technology

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) announces a strategic collaboration with Routsis Training Inc. , a leading provider of advanced training solutions for plastics professionals. Through this collaboration, plastics processors will have the opportunity to participate in Routsis Training's comprehensive workforce development solutions – from injection and blow molding to part design and extrusion – enhancing troubleshooting skills, expanding knowledge and implementing best pra

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Advancements mitigate the challenges posed by toxic weld fumes

Fabricating & Metal Work

Weld fume control not only contains the harmful elements but is vital to compliance and creating a productive metalworking environment. The future of weld fume control will be increasingly automated, intelligent, and eco-friendly. Weld Fume Extraction Using Continuous Duty Units Hastings Air Energy Control Inc.s (New Berlin, WI) FumeVac FV-190SC-1 and V-190SC-2, paired with the FumeVac ErgoBoom, make the perfect combination for weld fume extraction.

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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?