Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Renesas said the RZ/T2H MPU provides powerful application processing and fast real-time control. | Source: Renesas Electronics Corporation Renesas Electronics Corp. this week launched the RZ/T2H, its highest-performance microprocessor for industrial equipment. Thanks to its powerful application processing and real-time performance, the RZ/T2H is capable of high-speed, high-precision control of industrial robot motors for up to nine axes, the company said.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Image: kamonrat/stock.adobe.com As cyber threats evolve, manufacturing ’s operational technology (OT) environments urgently need robust cybersecurity solutions. Dragos and Rockwell Automation collaborate to address manufacturing’s unique security challenges. This partnership offers key advantages:  Unified digital transformation and OT security Intelligence sharing for better preparedness Continuous monitoring, asset tracking, and threat detection with the Dragos Platform Augmented capabilities

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E&T

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Nasa has reported that all is going to plan with its Europa Clipper mission, which launched on 14 October 2024 to study Jupiter’s icy moon Europa.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Image: Sundry Photography/stock.adobe.com As summer approaches, bringing hotter and drier conditions, businesses across Australia are expected to face heightened energy challenges. For manufacturers, rising electricity costs and potential blackouts could disrupt critical operations. However, with the right energy strategy, these challenges can be transformed into opportunities.

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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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SMMT

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing falls -3.9% in October, but still records second-best monthly performance since 2008. Production for exports drops -11.6%, while domestic demand grows by 11.9%. Year to date output up 6.9% to 105,834 units – a 16-year high. News comes as industry calls for urgent action on market regulation and business costs. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing fell by -3.9% in October following September’s return to growth, according to the latest figures published toda

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Image: Nick Brundle/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government’s Future Made in Australia legislation has passed Parliament in a major step forward to make Australia indispensable to the global net zero transformation. This legislative package helps put Future Made in Australia agenda into action, so we make the most of the major economic and industrial opportunities of the energy transformation.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Image: weerasak/stock.adobe.com Skill, quality, and professionalism took centre stage last night as the winners of the 2024 South Australia Welding Excellence Awards were announced in Adelaide. Hosted by Weld Australia, the Excellence Awards are the most prestigious event on the welding industry calendar. These awards honour and highlight the exceptional work of local welders, fabricators, and educators contributing to the industry’s growth.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Renault Trucks will be taking orders for its range extended E-Tech T model, designed for long-haul transport, from 2025. The increased 600km range on a single charge is achieved by integrating an electric axle into the truck, enables all the elements of the powertrain – electric motors and transmission – to be grouped together at the rear of the vehicle.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Image: Piyawat/stock.adobe.com The Tasmanian Liberal Government has released a consultation paper as part of the ongoing development of an Advanced Technology Industries Strategy. The strategy seeks to accelerate the development and adoption of advanced technologies across key sectors of the Tasmanian economy to drive innovation, productivity, sustainability, jobs and growth.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A mold produced on a desktop resin 3D printer. Source (All images) | APSX As moldmakers face increasing pressures to deliver faster and more cost-effective solutions, integrating 3D printing (3DP), machining and desktop injection molding into the process can offer significant advantages for both novice and advanced moldmakers. Desktop Molding Desktop injection molding machines can provide a gateway into industrial-grade molding without the complexity or high cost of traditional large-scale machi

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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?

Control.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Banner has expanded its lighting and indication catalog to include new TL70 Pro tower lights. The latest additions feature Modbus RTU, Ethernet, and Power over Ethernet models.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Reddit is now more popular than X (formerly Twitter) in the UK, while Gen Z (18-24) women are spending over an hour longer each day online than men of same age, new data from Ofcom has shown.

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Manufacturing Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2025, an event in medical technology, is now open for registration.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The government has been urged to prioritise the reintroduction of trams in the UK’s towns and cities by introducing planning reforms and devolving the approval process to elected mayors.

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Manufacturing Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

BEP Surface Technologies, a electroplating and surface finishing specialist, is accelerating its ground-breaking R&D into nanodiamond technology with a key appointment.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Source | Tungaloy-NTK Inc. Tungaloy-NTK Inc. announces the expansion of its TungBoreMini series, introducing a new holder for a minimum machining diameter of ø8 mm (.315″). This addition enhances versatility, reduces tool change frequency and increases productivity with advanced chip evacuation and internal coolant supply. TungBoreMini is a versatile and multifunctional tool line capable of performing drilling and OD/ID turning operations without the need for tool exchanges.

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Manufacturing Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Titan Manufacturing, a precision manufacturing company based in Weymouth, is proud to announce a new charity partnership with The Lantern Trust, a local organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable and marginalised people

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

FANUC UK is celebrating the achievements of the country’s brightest young industrial robotics talent following the WorldSkills UK winners ceremony, held in in Manchester on Friday 22 November. Morgan Leyshon and Aled Gore, both 21 and from Bridgend College in Wales, were awarded Gold in the Industrial Robotics WorldSkills UK competition, which was held in conjunction with industry partner and factory automation specialists FANUC UK.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Source | Cimatron Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, has appointed Cimatron, part of Sandvik Group, as a new global channel partner. Cimatron will amplify the reach of Altair's unique design and simulations solutions within the Altair HyperWorks platform. These solutions – particularly Altair's injection molding and metal forming solutions, Altair Inspire Mold and Altair Inspire Form – are designed to revolutionize the manufacturing industry

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Cookson Industrial aims to showcase how UK subcontractors can unlock the potential of precious metals in advanced manufacturing applications at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show 2025 (4-6 February 2025). The stand (A315) will include a range of example components produced using precious metal additive manufacturing (AM), as well as samples of the company’s gas atomised precious metal powders, industrial precious metal refining, and semi-finished capabilities.

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Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In 2025, Marposs will introduce the next generation of the Total Thermal Vision (TTV) system, a significant evolution in thermal control for die casting processes. The third generation of TTV will be able to detect the surface temperature of the mold with greater precision, thanks to the introduction of a new thermocamera developed in-house by Marposs and an even more advanced, user-friendly data interface and management software.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Physical2Digital (P2D), the Marlow-based AI-Driven technology and digital implementation consultancy, has been acquired by Proicere, a leading provider of digital construction project controls, based in Warrington. The expanded business has been rebranded Proicere Digital. Proicere Digital leverages P2D’s expertise in AI, automation and data solutions to better serve clients within the retail, food & drink, logistics, manufacturing, education, and construction industries.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The MC55 Touch and MC55 Touch Smart are the latest additions to WERMA’s MC series of LED installation beacons. The new beacons feature up to seven colors, smart software, and touch input capabilities.

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Manufacturing Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Additional tax measures announced in the recent Budget could help trigger a wave of spending in automation and outsourcing according to an industry expert.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Bolivia has signed a $1bn deal with China’s CBC to build two lithium carbonate production plants in the country’s largest salt lake.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is promoting the eleventh edition of its popular Trailer Towing Guidance and the Law Guide that helps businesses and individuals to stay on the right side of the law when towing anything weighing up to 3,500kg. Available since the late 1950s, the regularly updated publication has sold more than 300,000 copies in the last 10 years alone.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Geekplus, the world’s largest warehouse robotics provider, has unveiled a “significant upgrade” to its Robot Management System (RMS) – just in time for the peak holiday season. The company says it is “the world’s most powerful robot management system”.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), introduced in 2007, is a qualification that professional drivers of certain vehicles such as trucks and buses are required to hold in addition to their driving licence. Except in the case where a driver had ‘acquired rights’ it is initially obtained by completing four test modules consisting of a two-part theory test, case studies, a practical driving test and a practical demonstration of vehicle operation.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Relay Robotics – a provider of indoor robots mainly used in hotels and hospitals to deliver small items – is calling for the creation of a framework for indoor robots similar to that for autonomous road cars.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Hyundai Motor and Kia’s Robotics LAB Announce Plans to Launch ‘X-ble Shoulder’ at Wearable Robot Tech Day SEOUL — Hyundai and Kia unveils an industrial wearable robot ‘X-ble Shoulder.’ This device can increase workers’ efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries. The companies unveiled the X-ble Shoulder at Wearable Robot Tech Day held at the Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang near Seoul.

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