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Bae Systems’ unscrewed VTOL achieves first flight milestone

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Bae Systems A team of BAE Systems Australia engineers have successfully flown an all-new Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial system, fully designed, built and tested locally. STRIX has been uniquely designed to perform a range of autonomous missions independent of a runway, including air-to-ground strike, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

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PowerFlex 520 vs. PowerFlex 750: Which Drive Best Fits Your Application

DO Supply

Rockwell Automation provides solutions for all kinds of applications, from simple to demanding, with their PowerFlex controller. To get the best return on investment (ROI) one must choose a drive that completely solves their problem without features that may be redundant in the context of their applications. Hence, the choice between PowerFlex 520 and PowerFlex 750 drives comes down to understanding their suitability to your application.

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Giving manufacturing a clear voice

Manufacturer's Monthly

As the advocacy voice for manufacturers in the south-east of Melbourne, The South Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance is pushing for land and tax reform for manufacturers. Image: FotoArtist/stock.adobe.com As the advocacy voice for manufacturers in the south-east of Melbourne, The South Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) is pushing for land and tax reform for manufacturers.

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What is the connection between temperature fluctuations and induction lines in an injection molding machine?

Min-Hui

When addressing the temperature issues of the machine, it is essential to understand how to manage temperature instability and resolve these problems based on the principles of the temperature control system utilized in vertical injection molding machines. The operation of the temperature control system can be categorized into two main aspects: 1. Slow Response of […] The post What is the connection between temperature fluctuations and induction lines in an injection molding machine?

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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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A manufacturer’s gateway to growth

Manufacturer's Monthly

Goulburn has a direct connection to the Western Sydney Airport and an efficient route to Port Kembla. Images: Goulburn Goulburn Mulwaree Council fosters manufacturing innovation with the regions prime location, strong infrastructure, and dedicated business initiatives. The Goulburn Mulwaree region is situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales.

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Festo Rolls Out Suite of Safety Solutions for Pneumatic Systems

Control.com

Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest additions aim to make pneumatic system operation simpler and safer.

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Brushed DC motors find use in robot applications, humanoid development

Robotics Business Review

Humanoid robots rely on high-performance brushed DC motors to optimize their motion. | Source: Adobe Stock Humanoid robots, some of which are designed to operate in close interaction with humans, rely heavily on smooth and controlled joint and limb motion. This makes the selection of the brushed DC motors that power the axes of motion critical. In addition to high torque density and responsiveness, efficiency to enable long battery life is key.

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New plan to grow investment in Australian AI capabilities

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: sdecoret / stock.adobe.com Minister forIndustry and Science Ed Husic has announced that the Albanese Government will work together with industry to develop a National AI Capability Plan. This is in response to the AI industry growing rapidly, with AI and automation expected to generate up to $600 billion a year towards Australias GDP by 2030.

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MMT's Most-Viewed Case Studies in 2024

Mold Making Technology

Sources (Clockwise) | Alpine Advanced Materials, Dynamic Tool Corp., Intralox, Hermle AG Did you miss any of MoldMaking Technology ’s most-viewed case studies from 2024? Now’s your chance to dive into these trending topics. The comprehensive list to follow offers insight into topics ranging from build, engineer and maintain. Read on to discover your next innovation, solution or potential connection below. 1.

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Tungaloy Boring Toolholder Features Advanced Chip Evacuation

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Tungaloy Tungaloy Corp. announces the expansion of its TungBoreMini series, introducing a toolholder for a minimum machining diameter of 8 mm (0.315″). This addition is said to enhance versatility, reduce toolchange frequency and increase 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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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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Accede Mold and Tool Co. Donates $5,000 to Support Edison Students Pursuing Careers in Manufacturing

Mold Making Technology

Source: Rochester City School District Accede Mold and Tool Co., a leader in advanced moldmaking for the plastic injection molding industry, presented a $5,000 check donation to Edison Career and Technology High School. This generous contribution is in honor of Roger Fox, the President and Owner of Accede, who recently received prestigious national recognition for his excellence in the plastic injection moldmaking industry.

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SmartCAM Software Update Increases User Efficiency

Modern Machine Shop

Source: SmartCAM SmartCAM ’s v2025 software release is designed to improve and enhance the development of tailored CNC programs. The user interface and display features are said to improve the programmer’s efficiency and accuracy in the CNC program development process. The software features regenerative CTK containers. Certain panel features, when created with containers enabled, will create containers that can be regenerated; similar to the regenerative process containers.

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Nozzle Series Offers Material Flexibility for Moldmakers

Mold Making Technology

Source | Technoject Machinery Corp. Heitec Heisskanaltechnik from Burgwald, Germany, available in North America from Technoject Machinery Corp. , is highlighting its Primo Line Nozzle Series. The series features a good price to technology performance alongside short delivery times. As the requirements for processing technical resins increase, the designs of hot runner nozzles need to be optimized further.

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Vision-guided cobot automates paint process for DENSO

Robotics Business Review

Invent Automation has integrated CapSen vision technology as DENSO automates. Source: Invent Automation Automotive manufacturing has long benefited from the thoughtful deployment of robotics and automation, and for good reason. Among the many complex production processes, some can be too difficult or too tedious to be completed safely and efficiently by human workers.

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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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Fleet Space raises $150 million for critical mineral discovery

Manufacturer's Monthly

Fleet Space Co-Founders, Flavia Tata Nardini (CEO) & Matt Pearson (CXO) Image: Fleet Space Technologies Fleet Space Technologies, has announced a $150 million funding round that will be used to expand the capabilities of the companys global exploration platform, ExoSphere, to accelerate the discovery of critical minerals needed for Earths clean energy future.

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Revolutionizing workstation management with Southco monitor mounts

Design World

Idnet has been focused on helping warehouses and stores modernize their operations for greater efficiency and adaptability since its founding in 1991. Their mission is to improve customers’ work routines and increase profitability by minimizing human error through tailored IT tools and enhanced ergonomic solutions. Introduction In 2021, Idnet introduced a high-tech mobile workstation with… The post Revolutionizing workstation management with Southco monitor mounts appeared first on D

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