Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
One market area still showing signs of technology life concerns Autonomous Mobile Robots. Once relegated to warehousing operations, these quiet workhorses move parts around many manufacturing plants. The power of software coupled with intelligent automation onboard offers to further improve usability of these devices. This news comes from Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) , a Danish robotic developer.
Design World
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
GEA introduces the coneVerge homogenizing valve, designed for optimal efficiency in dairy and beverage processing. By requiring lower pressure, coneVerge reduces energy usage up to 20% and extends the lifespan of homogenizing equipment, enhancing sustainability. This advanced valve meets the high-quality standards of GEA’s engineering, offering reduced maintenance costs while delivering consistent performance.
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Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
New Project GR00T workflows and AI world model tools are intended to help developers of robot dexterity, control, manipulation, and mobility. Source: NVIDIA NVIDIA Corp. today announced new artificial intelligence and simulation tools to accelerate development of robots including humanoids. Also at the Conference for Robotic Learning, Hugging Face Inc. and NVIDIA said they are combining their open-source AI and robotics efforts to accelerate research and development.
Design World
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
AutomationDirect has added Bondhus hex and Torx tools, which are precision machined in the USA with a proprietary high-torque steel for reliable, long-lasting service life. Hex-end L-key sets have chamfered tool tips to eliminate burrs and provide a proper seat. Ball-end L-key sets insert at a 25° angle, allowing for superior torque transfer and natural… The post AutomationDirect offers Bondhus hex, Torx tools appeared first on Design World.
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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?
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
One of the robotics industry’s household brands continues to struggle. iRobot , maker of the popular Roomba robot vacuum, is laying off another 105 employees as part of its restructuring plans. The number of employees being let go represents 16% of iRobot’s global workforce as of September 28, 2024. Since the start of 2024, iRobot has reduced its global workforce by nearly 50%.
Design World
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Cippard’s new proportional direct-acting valves provide precise, linear control for accurate dosing and flow regulation in critical applications. With low power consumption, they offer excellent energy efficiency while maintaining quiet operation and minimal vibration. Their versatile design makes them suitable for a wide range of medical, diagnostic, and industrial applications.
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Design World
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Renishaw received the Industry Partner Award at Davis Technical College Foundation’s Annual Life Changer Luncheon on Oct 3, 2024. Each year, the ceremony honors the foundation partners for their significant contributions to Davis Tech and their unwavering commitment to education. The Davis Tech CNC Machining program enhances the lives of students as they prepare for… The post Renishaw receives Industry Partner Award at Davis Technical College Foundation’s Annual Life-Changer Luncheon appea
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Image: StockPhotoPro/stock.adobe.com The Australian Research Council (ARC) has today announced more than $38 million in funding for 36 new research projects over 5 years under the 2025 ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme. Acting ARC CEO, Dr Richard Johnson said the LIEF scheme is an integral part of the ARC’s Linkage Program.
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The CLX robotic vision stack was inspired by human eyesight. Source: CynLr CynLr, or Cybernetics Laboratory, today said it has raised $10 million in Series A funding. The company said it plans to use the investment to enhance its hardware reliability, improve its software performance and user experience, reduce costs for the customer, and expand its team.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Image: Photocreo Bednarek/stock.adobe.com Skill, quality, and professionalism took centre stage last night as the winners of the 2024 Victoria and Tasmania Welding Excellence Awards were announced in Melbourne. 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.
Fastener News Desk
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Oct 25, 2024 Genesys Industries Acquires F3 Aerospace, An Advanced Aerospace Products Manufacturer. Decatur, IL / USWIRE / October 25, 2024 / Genesys Industries announced today that the company has acquired 100% of F3 Aerospace (F3). Genesys expects the acquisition to be accretive to its earnings within 3 months of closing. and this transaction will create equity value in-line with our long-term objectives.
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
From left: HAI Co-Director James Landay and Stanford Robotics Lab Director Oussama Khatib. | Source: Madeleine Wright The Stanford Robotics Center and the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence last week launched a partnership to identify responsible uses for AI. The initiative will involve interdisciplinary research into how humanity can benefit from the latest technological advances and that those benefits are broadly shared, said the organizations.
Manufacturing Management
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
A Wakefield fabricator of windows, door and living spaces is reaping the benefits of a £250,000 investment drive in developing its own staff.
Mold Making Technology
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Source | iD Additives Inc. The Eco-Pro 360 from iD Additives Inc. provides safe, effective cleaning of clogged water lines in plastic injection molds. Eco-Pro 360 is a water-based, eco-friendly plastic mold cleaner that effectively removes rust and provides long-term rust protection, all while being non-aerosol, non-flammable with no VOC’s as well as user-friendly.
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Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.
Modern Machine Shop
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Additive manufacturing (AM) promises lightweighting, assembly consolidation and other advantages to end-use parts. While the technology is sometimes thought to be in competition with machining, subtractive processes are also benefiting from AM, with 3D printed parts now making their way into CNC mills, turning centers and bar feeders, as seen in this video.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Image: KAESER Australia Pharmaceuticals, foodstuff, healthcare, chemicals and other specialised manufacturing applications have especially high demands when it comes to compressed air quality. For these sensitive processes, KAESER Australia has released the latest class 0 oil-free compressor. Newly launched in Australia, the new CSG.1 rotary screw compressors have air flow rates ranging from 4 to 15 m³/min and pressures up to 11 bar.
Canadian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
From left to right : Professor Sébastien Tremblay, a researcher in cognitive psychology at Université Laval and Professor Tiago Falk, a specialist in wireless multimedia communications at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) have been awarded the 2024 Synergy Award for Innovation in the University Partnerships category by the NSERC.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Image: Weld Australia Understand how to easily apply and implement the quality requirements defined in the ASME B31.3 Code with Weld Australia’s three-day course in December 2024. The Last Word Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia Facilitated by US expert, Jim E. Meyer, a new course is being presented that will provide an introduction to the ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Canadian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Canadian Air Navigation Specialists Association (CANSA) at Unifor Local 1016 continues to fight NAV Canada’s perception that members are deemed essential service and therefore, do not have the right to strike, at the Canada Industrial Relations Board. (CNW Group/Unifor) TORONTO — The Canadian Air Navigation Specialists Association (CANSA) at Unifor Local 1016 is preparing to file a grievance after NAV Canada announced it is moving the members’ training work to another company, CA
The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
DeWys Metal Solutions, a provider of metal fabrication services from sheet metal processing to powder coat painting and assembly, recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil its newly expanded facility in Marne, Mich.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Lyft, the ride-hailing app provider which claims it is now “one of North America’s largest transportation networks”, has revealed plans for new “multiple autonomous vehicle partnerships” to connect the Lyft community with future autonomous vehicle rides in the Lyft app.
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Formant, a developer of a leading cloud robotics platform, has partnered with Holman, a global automotive services company. This collaboration will combine Formant’s cloud robotics platform with Holman’s fleet and automotive expertise. Formant ’s expertise in cloud robotics shares a number of natural synergies with Holman’s suite of commercial automotive services, which includes fleet management and leasing, upfitting, and vocational vehicle equipment manufacturing.
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Canadian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Government of Canada invests over $660,000 through the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs) to support the Labrador West Transmission Study, which will help expand transmission infrastructure to support mining in Labrador West. The funding will help Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro upgrade a 735-kilovolt transmission line between Churchill Falls and Labrador West, facilitate existing and potential iron ore and critical minerals projects in the region and increase curr
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The automotive industry is in the midst of a groundbreaking revolution, with electric vehicles (EVs) rapidly taking over as a driving force in global sales. By the end of 2024, one in every five vehicles sold globally is expected to be a battery electric vehicle (BEV), underscoring the escalating demand for zero-emission transport. Southeast Asia, home to 700 million people, is positioning itself as a key hub for EV industry growth, fueled by proactive government policies and significant investm
Canadian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
MONTREAL — Nuclear company AtkinsRéalis, welcomes Nu-Tech Precision Metals as a new ambassador in support of the Canadians for CANDU campaign. Nu-Tech Precision Metals is located in Arnprior, Ontario and has, since 1959, been the manufacturer and supplier of zirconium fuel channel pressure tubes. Over the past 65 years Nu-Tech has supplied pressure tubes for CANDU reactor. “I would like to thank Nu-Tech for their leadership in Canada’s world class nuclear sector, and their support fo
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Farming Simulator 25, or FS25, is the new farming simulation game that all fans are waiting for its release on November 12th, 2024. As the date draws nearer, both new fans and players cannot wait to see its gameplay and technological advancements that can be said to revolutionize the series.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Canadian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
One of the partners behind the Cedar LNG project says it has seen an uptick in interest from potential long-term contracted natural gas suppliers since the project was green-lit in June. Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline Ltd. and its project partner, the Haisla First Nation, made a final investment decision at that time to go ahead with the US$4-billion facility.
Fastener News Desk
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Pittsburgh, Penn.-based Triangle Fastener Corporation announced Monday it had finalized an acquisition agreement with Pro Fastening Systems Inc., based in Arlington Heights, Ill., on Nov. 1. Terms of the deal were not announced. Pro Fastening Systems, Inc., founded in 1980, provides specialty fasteners and products nationwide to the construction industry.
Canadian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Detroit Style Pan Pizza Assortment (CNW Group/Rustica Foods) MONTREAL — Rustica Foods adds Detroit style pan pizzas to its frozen pizza line-up. The new product, which features Detroit-style crust and the brands’ pizza pan, is available in four different flavours- Double pepperoni 4 cheese and garlic meat lovers Deluxe “We created this new pizza segment to offer an elevated pizza experience that captures the essence of Detroit Style Pan Pizza,” said Richard Morgante, president
Fastener News Desk
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Podcast Transcript: INTRO By Cris Young: Hello, fastener enthusiasts and industry professionals, Cris Young here LIVE in the FastenerTV studio! Welcome to your weekly roundup of the latest in fasteners—industry news, trends, upcoming events, and scholarships. Let’s dive into this week’s episode of In the News with Fastener News Desk! HOST: Lisa Kleinhandler, Editor-in-Chief Fastener News Desk.
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Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.
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