SMMT

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Commercial vehicle manufacturing output increases 25.9% in September to 14,643 units. Production for export up by more than a third in the month while volumes for domestic buyers rise 10.1%. Year to date production grows by 8.5% to 93,447 units in best first nine months since 2008. Commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output grew by more than a quarter (25.9%) in September as 14,643 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolled out of UK factories, according to new figures published today by th

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Design World

OCTOBER 24, 2024

DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is excited to announce its expansion in both supplier partners and new product introductions (NPI) during the third quarter of 2024. This includes the addition of 139 new suppliers and more than 611,000 innovative… The post DigiKey adds more than 611,000 products and 139 new suppliers appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The UR AI Accelerator toolkit includes reference hardware and software. Source: Universal Robots The latest advances in artificial intelligence promise to improve robot capabilities, but engineers need to bring the technologies together. Universal Robots A/S last week announced its UR AI Accelerator, a hardware and software toolkit to enable the development of AI-powered collaborative robot applications.

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Design World

OCTOBER 24, 2024

ABB has launched the RB 1000i-S paint atomizer to revolutionize automotive paint shops. The new paint atomizer mounted on the ABB robot improves transfer efficiency by 10%. It can significantly reduce paint waste and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by a minimum of 30% compared to its predecessor, the RB 1000i. In addition, central efficiency and… The post ABB launches new paint atomizer, making paint shops more efficient and sustainable appeared first on Design World.

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Control.com

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Tolomatic has introduced five new RSX high-force electric linear actuators to meet a broader range of applications. These high-force actuators may be a better option than traditional hydraulics.

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Design World

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Bell-Everman announces that its latest generation of ServoBelt Linear actuators feature a design enhancement that simplifies the assembly and installation of long-travel motion systems including gantry and linear robots. The new design, which involves the lower static toothed belt, also strengthens ServoBelt’s ability to non-destructively withstand high-force events, such as carriage crashes.

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E&T

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Starlink has enabled passengers to use their own internet-enabled devices while onboard a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 flight from Doha to London.

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Control.com

OCTOBER 24, 2024

OTTO has released a new software update that has given their Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) a software upgrade to enable faster and more efficient performance while providing enhanced authentication security measures.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Emeritus Professor Roy Green AM author of The Green Report: ICN Past Present and Future. Image: ICN The Industry Capability Network connects local suppliers with projects via its Gateway by ICN platform, promoting Australian manufacturing and supporting the Future Made in Australia Act to boost economic growth and sustainability. Industry Capability Network (ICN) is an independent organisation aimed at connecting local suppliers with projects across Australia and New Zealand.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Image: Photocreo Bednarek/stock.adobe.com The winners of the 2024 New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Welding Excellence Awards have been announced in Sydney. As the most prestigious event on the welding industry calendar, the awards showcase and celebrate the world-class work being undertaken by local welders, fabricators and industry educators.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Simbe won an RBR50 award for expanding its Tally deployment at BJ’s Wholesale Stores. Source: Simbe Robotics Retailers’ desire for data is driving the spread of automation. Simbe Robotics Inc. today announced that it has closed a $50 million Series C equity financing round. The South San Francisco-based company said it plans to use its latest capital to meet the need for retail technology, continue growing its fleet to stores and brands worldwide, and expand into new product areas. &

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Organization: NASA JPL Country: U.S. Website: jpl.nasa.gov Year Founded: 1936 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Technology The Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE) generated oxygen for the 16th and final time aboard NASA’s Perseverance Rover on Aug. 7, 2023. The microwave-sized device surpassed all expectations from its creators at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA JPL ) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Image: Austal USA Austal’s USA branch has celebrated the start of construction for a new manufacturing facility for submarine modules (MMF3) today. This new building, scheduled to be fully operational in late 2026, is set to increase Austal USA’s capacity to support the U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB). The new building will provide 369,600 square feet of indoor manufacturing space purpose-built to manufacture submarine modules.

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Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Boeing reported a loss of more than $6 billion in the third quarter. The union workers continue to strike. New CEO Kelly Ortberg laid out his plan to turn Boeing around after years of heavy losses and damage to its reputation. In remarks he planned to deliver later Wednesday to investors, Ortberg said Boeing needs “a fundamental culture change in the company.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Image: Atlas Copco Group Ceccato’s ECOntrol+ system optimises compressor room performance, boosting efficiency while reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. A new era of compressor management As well as being a monitoring tool ECOntrol+ is the brain of a compressor room. Capable of connecting to 10 compressors, ECOntrol+ ensures seamless operation by reducing the pressure band and minimising unloaded running hours.

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Motion Control Tips

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The increasing demand for compact servo drives in mechanical engineering has led to a corresponding need for smaller gearboxes that are suitable for these drives. In response to this market need, Neugart is introducing three new precision planetary gearboxes in frame size 055: the PSBN055, PSN055, and PSFN055. These new additions extend the proven capabilities […] The post New compact precision gearboxes in 055 frame size from Neugart appeared first on Motion Control Tips.

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Manufacturing Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Segen, the UK-based renewables distributor, announced the launch of the Segen Academy, a dedicated training facility tackling the country’s critical shortage of qualified renewables installers and supporting the Government’s net zero targets.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

OnLogic Powered by ZEDEDA integrates cloud-native edge management capabilities into industrial-grade hardware solutions to accelerate edge deployments and ROI.

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Manufacturing Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Aurrigo International rose above the competition from some of the biggest global names in the industry to win Air Cargo News’ Innovation Product of the Year.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, TX — October 24, 2024 — The 2024 Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards Gala, hosted at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, AZ, brought together the best in business to celebrate trailblazing companies. The event honored organizations that have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and business excellence in their respective fields.

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Manufacturing Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The firm, part of the JR Group, specialises in eco-engineered non-wovens and PU foam replacements while innovating with sustainable, recycled fibres.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Source: Rego-Fix Tool Corp. Rego-Fix is partnering with Omega TMM to create the Orion tool measuring machine, which uses Rego-Fix’s PowRgrip toolholding system with Omega TMM’s presetting technology. According to the companies, Orion was created based on customer requirements that demanded reliable and precise tooling with a simple-to-use and robust tooling system.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Source | Swiss Steel USA Swiss Steel USA introduces its latest innovations in tool steels, showcasing significant advancements in heat resistance and durability for die-casting applications. In particular, advancements that address the extreme thermal stresses inherent in high-temperature production processes. The new tool steels are specifically designed to resist the formation of "hot cracks," a common issue caused by repeated thermal cycling during die casting.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Source: Getty Images There are only two task categories related to running a CNC: making setups and running production. In similar fashion, there are only two types of tasks involved with each: online (internal) tasks, which add to machine usage time, and off-line (external) tasks, which do not. Accordingly, setup time or production run time is the total of all online tasks.

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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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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As the global economic landscape evolves, geopolitical tensions are prompting nations to reconsider their manufacturing strategies. Emerging economies like India, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Mexico are not only reacting to global pressures but leading the charge toward a new manufacturing paradigm. These nations are leveraging their competitive advantages to reshape the industry and are at the forefront of this transformation.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Source: ModuleWorks GmbH ModuleWorks and Toolpath have signed a technology partnership focusing on accelerated deployment of cloud computing technology for machining estimation and CAM automation. The technology partnership focuses on accelerating the development of innovative software solutions that automate tasks for shop owners, estimators, planners and CNC programmers.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As the world grapples with rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer demands, the homes and buildings industry finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. Traditional approaches are giving way to groundbreaking business models that not only ensure survival but enable companies to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape. Leaders are recognizing the necessity of thinking outside the box to harness innovation and sustainability , actively transforming challenges into strategic opport

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Metrology

OCTOBER 24, 2024

PI Americas has introduced several new families of motorized linear and rotary stages tailored for precision automation, motion control, and positioning applications in the photonics, semiconductor, imaging, and metrology industry. The post US Manufactured Precision Motion Stages Launched appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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