Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 30, 2024
Remember the cute and ground-breaking collaborative robots that pioneered the space—Baxter and Sawyer? I wrote about Rethink Robotics in March and November of 2015. The company closed in 2018 0r 2019 and many employees wound up at Universal Robotics. The company’s assets wound up in Germany at the HAHN group. Time has passed. The market blossomed and then consolidated.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 30, 2024
When will humanoid robots be ready for household chores? While many robotics experts take a long view on the topic, 1X Technologies AS today unveiled the NEO Beta prototype of its humanoid as it prepares for pilot deployments in select homes later this year. The company has been working on humanoids for more than a decade and has been an innovator since the introduction of the EVE robot, a predecessor to NEO, in 2017.
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Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 30, 2024
Speaking of robotics and collaborative robotics—my last post mentioned Universal Robots. The company is alive and well as a part of a conglomerate since 2017. UR leaps on the AI bandwagon at IMTS announcing an AI-powered machine tending solution. This enables faster batch changeovers by eliminating the need for fixtures. Universal Robots (UR) recently surveyed 1,200 manufacturers across North America and Europe about their use of technology and future investment plans, over 50% of the respondent
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 30, 2024
It’s predicted that by 2030, over 1 million mobile robots will be in the field. However, implementation is still complex and the cost of robot downtime is estimated to range from $1,000 to $10,000 per minute. With AI and SLAM systems struggling with real-world variability, what are the real challenges in understanding the total cost of ownership? For mobile robots to be feasible and improve operational efficiency, customers need performance in real-world environments at an acceptable cost.
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
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2024
Two ERP systems failed to deliver for Aldine Metal Products. But the job shop finally found software that manages its entire operation well.
Control.com
AUGUST 30, 2024
Besides using a Raspberry Pi or an Arduino Uno, a low-cost PLC can be built using the popular ESP32 microcontroller. The OpenPLC software supports this popular 32-bit platform.
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Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 30, 2024
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $22.6 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to expand production capacity and boost energy efficiency in the agriculture and food sector. The Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative is supporting 319 farming and agri-food businesses to help them invest in innovative technology, equipment or processes that will expand production capacity or enhance efficiency.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2024
Honda North Carolina Manufacturing (NCM) has opened weld and paint operations for ATVs at its Swepsonville, N.C., facility.
E&T
AUGUST 30, 2024
The first battery-powered train to run on UK tracks has begun testing on routes from York to Manchester Airport and Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2024
Caster Concepts, a manufacturer of heavy-duty casters and industrial caster wheels, has expanded operations at its Albion, Mich., facility to include a 3,000-sq.-ft. advanced engineering area.
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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.
Manufacturing Management
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched its new Manufacturing Facility Support Programme (MFSP), targeted at unlocking investments in UK manufacturing facilities to support the growth of the offshore wind sector.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2024
Paul Mueller Co., a manufacturer of stainless steel tanks, components, and equipment, will expand in Springfield, Mo., investing $22 million and creating 133 jobs.
Industry Week
AUGUST 30, 2024
Also, optimizing people and does AI have a place in engineering?
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2024
Combilift has been helping businesses enhance safety, and productivity for steel-handling operations while increasing storage since 1998. Visit us at Fabtech (#S26059) for live demonstrations of Combi-AGT, world's first autonomous sideloaderandCombi-CB155E, shortest 15,000lbs counterbalance forklift in the market! More Information.
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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.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 30, 2024
Covestro and Chinese Tier 1 collaborate in development of cost-effective battery pack that reduces weight by more than half compared with conventional metal-based products.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2024
CAD guru Gerald Davis discusses how to add, modify, and delete configurations in CAD without using a design table.
E&T
AUGUST 30, 2024
During its CEO Investor Day on Wednesday, Hyundai Motor Company revealed how it plans to launch 21 electric vehicle (EV) models by 2030, ranging from affordable to luxury and high-performance models.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2024
See our FXL Electro-Permanent Magnetic Workholding Chucks in action! More Information.
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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.
E&T
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Antarctic ice sheets are melting – but at what rate? IceNode, developed by Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is on a mission to find out.
Automation Mag
AUGUST 30, 2024
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) released a statement sharing its concerns about the changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) Program announced by the federal government recently. CME notes that by restricting access to TFWs, the government risks exacerbating the labour shortages facing Canada’s industrial economy. As recently as May 2024, there were 37,600 unfilled positions in Canada’s manufacturing sector.
Modern Machine Shop
AUGUST 30, 2024
Source: Mantle Inc. Mantle has announced the release of its 420 Stainless Steel material. This material addition improves toolmaking processes, enhancing speed and efficiency while reducing labor requirements, which is beneficial in industries such as medical that require corrosion-resistant tooling. Mantle’s 420 Stainless Steel is chemically equivalent to traditional 420 stainless steel, which is known for its high strength, hardness, corrosion resistance and polishability.
Automation Mag
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Government of Canada, through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) is investing $15.6 million in 16 projects across Alberta to support businesses to innovate, grow and compete globally. According to a PrairiesCan press statement, the funds will allow innovators access to specialized equipment and knowledge to test, refine, and commercialize their advanced products and technologies.
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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).
Manufacturing Tomorrow
AUGUST 30, 2024
High response and precise control ideal for sealing wide variety of polymeric films
Fabricating & Metal Work
AUGUST 30, 2024
Novarc Technologies Inc., a full-stack robotics company specializing in the design and manufacturing of cobots and computer vision AI for automated welding applications, announced today the company has launched NovEye Autonomy (Gen 2) , a real-time vision processing system that constantly improves weld quality based on data collection and model enhancement to fully automate the pipe welding process while maximizing productivity and delivering the highest quality welds.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
AUGUST 30, 2024
Visit Booth S36107 to see the innovative, reliable rotary screw compressors and generators that deliver exceptional performance and energy efficiency
Fabricating & Metal Work
AUGUST 30, 2024
Global industrial automation leader FANUC America takes the machining world to the next level with the new FANUC Series 500 i -A CNC. This new control series advances machine performance with 5-axis integrated technology and supports both machine tool builders and CNC users with their evolving needs including easier operations, more security and optimized efficiency.
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?
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 30, 2024
David D. Jones (CNW Group/Merck Canada Inc.) KIRKLAND — Merck Canada appoints David D. Jones as president and Managing Director, effective September 1, 2024. Jones is succeeding Marwan A. Akar, who has held the position since June 2021. Before his appointment at Merck Canada, Jones was VP and executive officer of primary care, specialty medicines, vaccines and rare disease for MSD Japan.
Fabricating & Metal Work
AUGUST 30, 2024
Automation solution provider Technica International will use a KR IONTEC in the booth to demonstrate depalletizing open-top cardboard can trays. The cell’s KR 70 R2100 IONTEC has a maximum reach of 2,101 mm and a rated payload of 70 kg that can subsequently be adjusted even after mounting. Highlighting speed, versatility and flexibility for the packaging and processing industry, KUKA Robotics will feature four innovative robotics cells at PACK EXPO International, Nov. 3-6, at McCormick Place in
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 30, 2024
TORONTO — Carlsberg announces the launch of a new product in the Canadian market with their rosé beer. In what they call the season of pink drinks, 1664 Rosé is a wheat beer that reportedly has hints of citrus, peach, and subtle notes of coriander. This beer is an iteration of their 1664 Blanc. “It’s the best of two beloved and sophisticated libations: a beautiful glass of rosé and a refreshing, premium beer.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
AUGUST 30, 2024
Lowell Light & Power combats cyber threats with Cisco and Cisco AACPC Partner IP Consulting's help, upgrading to secure VoIP systems and robust UCaaS solutions, resulting in cost savings and enhanced trust in their cybersecurity partnership.
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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?
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