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Certifying Manufacturing Student Programs and Parts

Modern Machine Shop

Van Buren Tech is a rural CTE school where 11th and 12th graders from 15 schools attend career programs for half the school day. Kooyers runs morning and afternoon sections of the Advanced Manufacturing course, both of which have a maximum of 18 students. All images courtesy of Verisurf. A manufacturing program is much like a part in one key aspect: It doesn’t matter how well either is made unless there’s a way to check the results.

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Automatic gripper changes can add flexibility in manufacturing

Robotics Business Review

An automated gripper changer is part of the CubeBOX machine tending workcell shown here. Source: Tezmaksan Robot Technologies Production manufacturing demands are increasingly diverse, so adaptability and efficiency are essential, according to Hakan Aydogdu, CEO of Tezmaksan Robot Technologies. Automatic gripper changes provide a practical solution for CNC machines to transition seamlessly between tasks without manual intervention, he said.

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How To Master Textured Molds With Design and Quality Control

Mold Making Technology

Any spark of creativity can develop into a custom-designed texture like these samples from Architexture design consultancy, with studios in Detroit, Michigan; Suzhou, China; and Manchester, UK. Source (All images) | Standex Engraving Mold-Tech. Custom textured molds are essential for improving a product's aesthetics, functionality and brand identity.

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Humanoid shows off HMND 01 robot to work alongside people

Robotics Business Review

Lately, hardly a week goes by without some humanoid robotics news. Last week, London-based Humanoid offered a first look at its HMND 01 robot in action. The startup said the video above demonstrates the humanoid’s mechanical design, motion control, and artificial intelligence integration. Serial entrepreneur Artem Sokolov founded Humanoid.ai in 2024.

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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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Advanced Navigation welcomes new head of product

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Advanced Navigation Producer of navigation and autonomous systems, Advanced Navigation, has announced the appointment of Maximilian Doemling as head of product management. The decision underscores the companys commitment to advance deep tech innovation across robotics, inertial, photonic and quantum sensing, artificial intelligence, underwater acoustics, and GPS antennas and receivers.

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Haimer Tooling Solutions Provide Repeatable Turning Performance

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Haimer USA Haimer USA showcases its latest high-performance solutions for turning applications, including toolholding, presetting, balancing and shrinking technology. One of the key highlights at Haimer’s booth is its shrink-fit toolholders specifically designed for turning applications. These toolholders are said to provide exceptional concentricity, superior clamping force and increased tool life, enabling optimal machining accuracy and efficiency.

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New incentive for critical minerals

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Anastasiia/stock.adobe.com The Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI) is set to support Australias efforts to produce and process more of the minerals needed for global net zero transformation. The Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2024 passed through the Parliament on 11 February 2025. The bill establishes 2 tax incentives: a Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive worth $2 per kilogram of renewable hydrogen produced a Critical Minerals Produc

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Heule Deburring Tool Designed for Micromachining in a Wide Range of Materials

Modern Machine Shop

Heule Precision Tools ’ DL2 deburring tool is a compact mechanical deburring tool for 1.00-2.1-mm bores in a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, composites and more. Designed for CNC operations, it is said to provide high efficiency and process reliability on even and slightly uneven bore edges. With simple, robust construction of just four components, the carbide blade is integrated into the spring to form a single unit.

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How To Cover The Key Handle?

Min-Hui

The key handle lagging can be injection molded with a disc vertical injection molding machine There are many applications of disc vertical injection molding machines, such as auto parts and electronic 3C accessories, which we often see and use in daily life. For example, the keys we use every day (electric car keys or car […] The post How To Cover The Key Handle?

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KUKA Introduces Two New Heavy-Duty Robot Families for Palletization

Control.com

KUKA has expanded its industrial robot offerings to include two new families of high-payload and long-reach models designed for heavy-duty palletizing applications.

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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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I.C.T Enhances LED Manufacturing Efficiency in Saudi Arabia with Expert Technical Support

Manufacturing Tomorrow

I.C.T engineers have delivered top-tier technical support in Saudi Arabia, boosting the efficiency and precision of LED manufacturing processes through expert training and advanced solutions.

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New partnership to deliver fuel cells to the aviation industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: AMSL Aero Deakin Universitys Hycel and AMSL Aero have announced a research partnership that will help deliver higher-performing hydrogen fuel cells for aviation applications. This industry-research partnership exemplifies Deakins pivotal role in supporting industry innovations that deliver a more sustainable world. Hycels role is to support industry to develop, test, scale and adopt hydrogen technologies to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, said Hycel director professor, Tiffany Walsh.

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I.C.T Engineers Deliver Unmatched Global Support for SMT/DIP Solutions

Manufacturing Tomorrow

I.C.T. provides expert global support, with engineers delivering top-notch installation and training services to enhance customer production in Europe, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.

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New chair for Industry Innovation and Science Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: gumpapa/stock.adobe.com Peter Rossdeutscher AM, the current chair of Quantum Australia, has been appointed as the new chair of Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA), bringing extensive Board experience and expertise in Australia’s innovation ecosystem. For over two decades Rossdeutscher has been employed across a range of sectors including quantum, mining, robotics, education and startups.

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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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$450,000 to innovative clean energy storage underground

Manufacturer's Monthly

Rendered Image: vchalup/stock.adobe.com The South Australian Government is supporting an Adelaide-based start-up who are on a mission to commercialise new technology that will make installing geothermal heat pumps cheaper, safer and more efficient. CoilRig has developed an innovative coiled tubing drilling rig that offers drilling operators and consumers a cost-effective solution for installing geothermal heat pumps an underground pipe system using geothermal energy to heat and cool homes and b