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Duke Robotics starts bringing in drone revenue from utility cleaning agreement

Robotics Business Review

The Insulator Maintenance Solution uses remote operation technology to reach locations known for their difficult access. | Source: Duke Robotics Duke Robotics Corp. this week announced initial revenue generation from its agreement with the Israel Electric Corp. Per the agreement, the company provides high-voltage insular washing services with its IC Drone.

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Why Are Digital Twins Becoming Important for Testing?

Automation World

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Partnership between industry and government is critical

SMMT

This week’s announcement of plans to close one of Britain’s oldest automotive factories came as a huge blow, most importantly to the workers at Luton and their families. It is a stark reminder of the intense pressure the entire industry is under in the transition to net zero, with recent news of closures and cutbacks at manufacturers and suppliers in the UK and globally.

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Oxipital AI releases VX2 Vision System for inspection and picking

Robotics Business Review

The VX2 Vision System uses AI for food-grade inspection and picking, says Oxipital AI. Oxipital AI this month launched its VX2 Vision System, which uses artificial intelligence for inspection and high-speed picking applications across food-grade and industrial sectors. Built on the company’s proprietary Visual AI platform, the VX2 comes in a more compact package at a more accessible price than its predecessor.

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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?

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Panasonic and Arm partner to ‘standardize’ software-defined vehicles

Robotics Automation News

Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) and chip designer Arm have agreed a strategic partnership aimed at standardizing automotive architecture for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs).

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ARRAY Invests in Swap Robotics to Advance Automation in Solar

Control.com

ARRAY Technologies has made a $3 million investment in Swap Robotics, bringing together the companies' technologies and expertise to advance robotic automation in the solar industry.

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Unlocking the Potential of the Kinetix 2000: Tips and Features that Enhance Automation

DO Supply

For industrial automation, the Kinetix 2000 series provides a dependable and expandable solution that integrates easily with a range of controllers, including CompactLogix, ControlLogix, and MicroLogix. Precision and efficiency in motion control applications are guaranteed by the Kinetix 2000 because of its modular architecture, various input possibilities, and dependable SERCOS fiber-optic connectivity.

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Centennial College alumnus receives distinction for skilled trades impact

Canadian Manufacturing

Emily Chung, a Centennial College alumnus and owner of AutoNiche Inc., has received a Premier’s Award for the impact she has made in the skilled trades (CNW Group/Centennial College) TORONTO — Emily Chung, a Centennial College alumnus and owner of AutoNiche Inc., has received a Premier’s Award for the impact she has made in the skilled trades as an automotive service technician.

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Custom RFID Solutions for Tracking and Traceability in Manufacturing

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Custom RFID solutions enhance tracking and traceability in manufacturing by enabling real-time monitoring of assets, inventory, and workflows. These solutions improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and support data-driven decision-making for smarter production management.

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Western Forest Products and United Steelworkers reach tentative agreement

Canadian Manufacturing

VANCOUVER — Western Forest Products Inc. announced that the Company and the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 have agreed to the terms of a tentative collective agreement. The USW represents approximately 1,000 Western employees. The tentative agreement is subject to a ratification vote by USW membership, which is expected to occur before the end of the year.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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Cincoze’s Two Latest High-performance GPU Embedded Computers Create New Options for Edge AI Applications

Manufacturing Tomorrow

With a compact size of only 260 x 200 x 85 mm and support for an NVIDIA MXM GPU card, they combine powerful computing performance and excellent graphics processing capabilities. It has been the best-selling model in the GPU Computing - GOLD product line for many years.

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Innovate B.C. awards $1.5M to 5 R&D projects

Canadian Manufacturing

VANCOUVER — Through its Ignite program, Innovate B.C. has awarded $1.5 million across five B.C.-based research and development projects focused on developing solutions that equip industries to address priority challenges. Project areas include accessibility in healthcare, emissions reduction in mining, etc. “We are proud to deliver the Ignite program, which provides critical funding to drive the commercial success of cutting-edge solutions coming out of industry and academic partnerships in Brit

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Innovation at the Edge: 8 Megatrends Influencing the Future of Private Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC)

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The emergence of multi-access edge computing (MEC) is transforming the global telecommunications landscape by decentralizing infrastructure, and bringing advanced intelligence, processing, analytics, and communications closer to network endpoints and gateways. This shift is enabling real-time insights and responses, facilitating seamless service delivery, optimized network operations, and enhanced user experience, especially for mission-critical and latency-sensitive applications.

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NEO Battery Materials signs MOU with OCSiAl to enhance silicon anodes

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — NEO Battery Materials signs a MOU with OCSiAl. OCSiAl will supply NEO with SWCNT products to manufacture a high-specification model of NEO’s polymer-coated silicon anodes. There are no material terms or considerations regarding this MOU. Via the usage of single wall carbon nanotubes, NEO targets advancements in three key metrics: battery cycling stability, initial specific capacity, and coulombic efficiency.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

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.

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Unlocking Innovations in Cardiometabolic Care: From GLP-1 Therapies to Multiomics

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Life sciences companies are revolutionizing the management of cardiometabolic diseases through the integration of omics-based research, advanced therapies, and digital health solutions. This convergence has paved the way for innovative approaches that not only enhance patient outcomes but also reduce healthcare utilization and hospital readmissions.

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Alstom renews contract to operate and maintain automated people movers at Denver Airport

Robotics Automation News

Alstom, a global company specializing in transportation and mobility systems, has signed a contract renewal with Denver International Airport to operate and maintain the airport’s Innovia Automated People Mover (APM) system – built by Alstom – over the course of next seven years.

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Immune-Oncology Innovations: The Future of Cancer Treatment with ICIs, CAR-T, and CAR-NK Cell Therapies

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The landscape of immune-oncology (I-O) is rapidly evolving, driven by groundbreaking innovations in cell therapies and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). As the leading class of I-O agents, ICIs continue to be a foundational treatment for various cancers, while emerging therapies like Chimeric Antigen Receptor T (CAR-T) and Natural Killer (NK) cells are offering new avenues for targeted and more effective treatments.

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Heraeus inaugurates new facility in China

Robotics Automation News

Heraeus Electronics Technology – a Germany-headquartered company specializing in the production of electronics components and special materials – has officially started operations at the Changshu New & Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone (CNZ), Jiangsu Province.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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ChatGPT consumes one 500ml bottle of water per 100-word request, according to research

E&T

Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, consume just over one 500ml bottle of water per 100-word request, research by the IET has found.

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B&R introduces new coding environment with cloud collaboration and AI assistant

Robotics Automation News

Industrial automation specialist, B&R, part of the ABB Group, has released a “major update” to its suite of engineering and runtime software. The company showcased the upgrade at this year’s SPS exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany. With Automation Studio Code, B&R says it has introduced an entirely new engineering experience.

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Comment: Industrial metaverse adoption grows as manufacturers invest in a digital future

E&T

Is the industrial metaverse proving to be more than just a promising concept? Tom Cash, director of industrial parts supplier Foxmere, explains the current state of play.

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Honeywell and Google Cloud to accelerate autonomous operations with AI agents for the industrial sector

Robotics Automation News

Honeywell and Google Cloud are partnering to launch a “unique collaboration” connecting artificial intelligence (AI) agents with assets, people and processes to accelerate safer, autonomous operations for the industrial sector.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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Knauf Insulation completes £40m upgrade of St Helens facility

Manufacturing Management

Knauf Insulation has completed a £40m+ upgrade of its glass mineral wool manufacturing plant in St Helens, which is the largest in the UK.

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Siemens and Microsoft scale industrial AI

Robotics Automation News

Siemens says it is “revolutionizing” industrial automation with Microsoft. Through their collaboration, they have taken the Siemens Industrial Copilot to “the next level”, enabling it to handle the most demanding environments at scale.

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UK car making continues to falter as firms struggle with transition to EVs

E&T

UK car manufacturing output has fallen for the eighth month in a row as firms continue to struggle with the shift to electric vehicles (EVs).

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Volvo Group and Daimler Truck to jointly develop software-defined vehicle platform

Robotics Automation News

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck are planning to create a joint venture to develop a common software-defined vehicle platform and dedicated truck operating system, providing the basis for future software-defined commercial vehicles.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

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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Car tyres shed a quarter of all microplastics in the environment, research reveals

E&T

With 2 billion tyres produced globally every year, research is calling for urgent action to be taken to tackle tyre pollution.

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Alstom celebrates launch of Riyadh Metro network, featuring its driverless Innovia trains

Robotics Automation News

Alstom, a global transportation engineering company, is celebrating the launch of the Riyadh Metro network, a key milestone of the ambitious plans outlined by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) to improve mobility and enhance quality of life in the capital city.

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Impossible Objects Announces European Commercial Availability of World’s Fastest 3D Printer

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Award-winning industrial-level CBAM 25 3D printer now available in the region, following successful global debut this summer.

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Siemens supplies 67 Inspiro driverless trains for Riyadh’s metro

Robotics Automation News

The BACS consortium led by Bechtel, along with local construction companies Almabani and Consolidated Contractors Company, and in collaboration with Siemens Mobility, have successfully delivered Riyadh Metro’s 64-kilometer Blue Line (line 1) and Red Line (line 2), equipped with 67 Siemens Mobility Inspiro trains for fully automated, driverless operations.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.