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New Generation of Real Time Location System Tags

Fabricating & Metal Work

WISER Systems , Inc. unveiled its latest innovation—a new generation of RTLS Tags—at FABTECH 2024. Utilizing proprietary Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) Redundant Radio Location & Tracking (RRLT) technology, WISER’s ATLAS and Locator live positioning systems empower Industry 4.0 automation initiatives in smart manufacturing, operational improvements, warehouse management, inventory control, supply chain logistics, and yard management.

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Merger to create a united voice for the Aluminium Industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Aleksei/stock.adobe.com In a milestone move for the Australian aluminium industry, the Australian Aluminium Council will integrate the Australian Aluminium Extrusion Association (AAEA) into its membership and organisational structure. This integration marks a strategic consolidation, providing a unified, independent advocacy voice for the entire aluminium sector in Australia.

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Keystone Electronics provides PTFE insulated terminals, pins

Design World

Press-in type PTFE (Teflon) insulated terminals for high temperature and high-quality terminal and connector applications are part of the Keystone Electronics family of multi-purpose hardware. Engineered for high density packaging on.062” and.093” thick PCBs, these versatile pins and terminals provide outstanding electrical, mechanical, thermal and chemical characteristics.

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MC600 combines UR cobot with MiR base for mobile manipulation

Robotics Business Review

The MC600 is designed for reliable mobile manipulation, says MiR. Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Mobile Industrial Robots ApS today announced the the latest addition to its growing list of MiR Go-approved products, the MC600 mobile collaborative robot. “By integrating the ‘legs’ of a mobile robot with the ‘arms’ of a cobot, the MC600 addresses multiple automation workflow challenges such as palletizing and machine tending with one system,” said Jean-Pierre Hathout, president of Mobile Industri

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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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AutomationDirect offers FTG enclosed-style power distribution, terminal blocks

Design World

AutomationDirect has added FTG enclosed-style power distribution and terminal blocks to provide a convenient central location to connect several wires and distribute power from a single source to multiple loads. The enclosed power distribution blocks feature a modular design for easy multi-pole assembly and an IP20 finger-safe protection rating. They are offered with ampere ratings… The post AutomationDirect offers FTG enclosed-style power distribution, terminal blocks appeared first on De

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Ford cuts 4,000 jobs in Europe, including 800 in UK, after slowdown in EV sales

The Guardian Manufacturing

Carmaker does not specify where British cuts will fall but Dagenham and Halewood will not be affected Business live – latest updates Ford has said that it will cut 4,000 jobs in Europe, becoming the latest carmaker to seek to reduce costs amid slowing growth in electric car sales and competition from China. The American carmaker said on Wednesday it would cut 800 jobs in the UK and 2,900 in Germany.

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In just seven years, the global robot density in factories has doubled, IFR finds

Robotics Business Review

Robot density in the manufacturing industry in 2023, according to the IFR. | Source: IFR Factories worldwide are continuing to adopt more robots, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. The new global average robot density reached a record 162 units per 10,000 employees in 2023 — more than double the 74 unit average measured only seven years ago.

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Kentucky EV Battery Builders Launch UAW Campaign

Industry Week

According to the autoworkers' union, a supermajority of workers at BlueOval SK in Kentucky have signed union cards.

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Tutorial: RSLogix For SLC and MicroLogix PLCs

Control.com

Many PLC systems still require knowledge of the previous generation of RSLogix software from Rockwell, including the SLC 500 and the Lite software version for the MicroLogix family.

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Sustainable Packaging Strategies Are Missing the Forest for the Trees

Plastics Today

Paper is typically touted as a superior alternative to plastic in packaging applications, but that is an oversimplification of its impact on a complex ecosystem.

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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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Siemens’s Latest Partnerships Bolster Industrial AI and Digital Rail

Control.com

Developing digitized rail systems and embedding generative artificial intelligence into industrial systems is Siemens’s’ primary focus going into 2025.

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Battery Separator Film Boom Fuels Investments in North America

Plastics Today

Microporous is building a $1.35-billion manufacturing plant in Virginia.

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New $370 million investment for VIC solar farm

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: teamjackson/stock.adobe.com Premier Jacinta Allan and minister for the State Electricity Commission Lily D’Ambrosio have announced the SEC will invest $370 million to build the SEC Renewable Energy Park – a massive solar farm and battery in Horsham. It will be the first 100 per cent government-owned energy generator in Victoria since the Liberal Party privatised the state’s energy system.

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Prioritizing Workholding Density Versus Simplicity

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Way of the Mill LLC Reader Question: We do a mix of small-batch and high-volume production for our customers. We’ve recently started utilizing fixtures which hold more parts to improve productivity. However, for some jobs it doesn’t seem to make sense to invest the time into setting these up. Can you help us discern when it makes sense to increase parts per fixture and when to keep it simple?

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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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Deck the Halls with Cisco U. Learning Deals

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Get ready to shop and save with Cisco U. Learning Deals, our biggest sales event to date, November 25 – December 3, 2024.

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Collaborative Robotics unveils Proxie mobile manipulator

Robotics Business Review

Collaborative Robotics Inc. today unveiled its Proxie mobile manipulator publicly for the first time. The startup has been secretive about the design of the robot since Brad Porter founded the company in 2022. Porter has hinted at the design of the robot by alluding to the importance of a mobile manipulator for applications within the warehouse, with a kinematic better suited for warehouse workflows than a humanoid.

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Happy Third Birthday to Secure MSP Center

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MSPs love how Cisco solved the complex challenges facing the MSP community. Exciting things are coming in 2025 to help MSPs streamline and simplify offerings.

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How Implementing a Modern ERP Creates Cost Savings and Business Benefits

Fabricating & Metal Work

For manufacturing leaders, updating legacy tech to meet today’s business needs of agility and innovation means replacing traditional ERP systems with cloud architected software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions—more open, modular, and ecosystem-oriented platforms that support modern development techniques and provide AI capabilities. This commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Epicor shows how four manufacturing organizations combined to form a single composite organizatio

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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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Agentic AI – A Game Changer for IT

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

With the advent of agentic AI, assistance is moving to automation where systems act with agency to achieve specific goals. Agentic AI systems can make rapid decisions, manage complex tasks, and adapt to changing conditions.

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New FANUC heavyweight industrial robot can lift up to 500 kg

Robotics Business Review

The M-950iA is designed to deliver a wide range of motion with precision—even in tight workspaces. | Source: FANUC FANUC yesterday introduced the M-950 i A industrial robot, which is capable of lifting heavy items including automotive components, construction materials, and electric vehicle battery packs. Fitting between FANUC’s M-900 i B and M-1000 i A families, the serial-link structured M-950 i A/500 offers a wider range of motion than standard parallel-link robots.

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Quantum Cryptography: What’s Coming Next

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

NIST developed new quantum-resistant cryptographic standards, but operationalizing these standards will require more work.

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Vention appoints three new executives to drive growth in industrial automation

Automation Mag

Vention has appointed three new executives, aligned with its goal to continue capturing market share in industrial automation – Brendan Sterne, Sarah Webster and Andrea Alboni. Brendan Sterne joins the company as chief product officer. Formerly chief product officer of Xometry and a former general manager at Indeed.com, Sterne has more than 20 years of experience in delivering commercial software solutions to B2B and B2C consumers.

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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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British Steel opens £10m stocking facility for 'railways of the future'

E&T

British Steel has opened a £10m stocking facility with capacity to hold 25,000 tonnes of finished rail.

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Shotton Mill Limited tissue machine facility gets the go-ahead

Manufacturing Management

Plans for a new tissue machine facility at a £1bn paper mill campus in North Wales look set to be given the go-ahead, Insider Media reported.

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Flexiv releases Elements Series 3 to simplify robot simulation, programming

Robotics Business Review

The path toward general-purpose robots is being paved by software to accelerate application development. Flexiv last week launched Elements Series 3, the latest version of its adaptive robot control system to makes programming faster and easier. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company said its engineers have simplified the user experience, focusing on human-centered design and semi-automated features.

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Rainbow Dynamics announces new website and online domain name

Manufacturing Management

Rainbow Dynamics announced a new website and online domain name to help users enhance the online experience.

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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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CINCINNATI Incorporated named a Newsweek Top 200 Most Loved Workplace

The Fabricator

CINCINNATI Incorporated has announced its recognition as one of Newsweek’s Top 200 Most Loved Workplaces for 2025.

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Brandauer presents at King's Award

Manufacturing Management

A new micron precision tooling capability has put a Birmingham manufacturing specialist on course for its best performance in 164 years.

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PCD Milling Cutters Reduce Cutting Forces and Vibration

Mold Making Technology

Source | Walter USA LLC Walter USA LLC offers the MP060, MP160 and MP260 milling cutters with brazed PCD cutting edges for machining aluminum, aluminum-silicon alloys, magnesium alloys, plastics and fiber composite materials (ISO N and ISO O, or other material groups). The new tools are for automotive, aerospace, electronics and general mechanical engineering applications with the finest surface quality specifications.

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Galaxie Corp. announces liquidation sale of pipe production equipment

The Fabricator

Galaxie Corp., Munhall, Pa., has announced the sale of machinery and equipment for tube and pipe manufacturing.

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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?