Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Department of weird headlines—from today’s OPC Foundation news, “DCS Vendors Shift Toward OPC UA Over Classic.” There is some nuance. But it caused a double take. From The Athletic newsletter, “NFL Playoff Predictor, updated projections.” It’s only the second week of the season. Predict? Supposedly Yogi Berra stated, “Predictions are difficult, especially about the future.
Design World
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Festo has created a seamless product environment for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) designing servo-motion solutions for electronic light assembly, packaging, automated laboratory devices, pharma tablet handling, cannabis processing, and conveying. This one-stop shop includes the award-winning CMMT-ST multi-protocol DC servo drive, the innovative, new EMMT-ST stepper motor, a wide range of actuators, Automation Suite configuration […] The post Festo introduces innovative stepper m
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Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
A German company called Makersite has developed a product in a genre it calls product lifecycle intelligence focused on managing product sustainability. Managing sustainability for a manufacturing organization begins with product design. Makersite has expanded its strategic partnership with product design software developer Autodesk. Makersite’s sustainability and cost data will now be available to Autodesk Inventor users, enabling engineers to analyze their products’ design, sustainability, and
Design World
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Festo has created a seamless product environment for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) designing servo-motion solutions for electronic light assembly, packaging, automated laboratory devices, pharma tablet handling, cannabis processing, and conveying. This one-stop shop includes the award-winning CMMT-ST multi-protocol DC servo drive, the innovative, new EMMT-ST stepper motor, a wide range of actuators, Automation Suite configuration […] The post Festo introduces innovative stepper m
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
Gary Mintchell
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Zebra Technologies has added a range of new deep learning features to its Aurora machine vision software to support machine and line builders as well as manufacturers faced with quality and visual inspection challenges. Zebra’s judicious acquisitions over the years have compounded it into an interesting high-tech company. Zebra’s Aurora software suite with deep learning tools provides powerful visual inspection solutions for machine and line builders, engineers, programmers and data scientists i
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Burro Grande is an example of a robot designed for outdoor use. Source: Burro Robots for outdoor use pose different design challenges than their indoor cousins. Not only must they be able to navigate dynamic environments, but they must also deal with challenges unique to their applications. An panel at RoboBusiness 2024, which will be on Oct. 16 and 17 in Santa Clara, Calif., will discuss these considerations and more.
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Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The GuideNOW system provides adaptive real-time robot guidance based on AI and 3D vision. | Credit: Inbolt Inbolt today announced that it has secured €15 million ($16.4 million U.S.) in Series A funding led by Exor Ventures with participation from MIG Capital. The Paris-based company said it will use the round to expand its operations and accelerate the development of its AI-powered 3D vision guidance technology for robots.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station in Nottinghamshire will close at the end of September after nearly 60 years.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Today’s manufacturing isn’t your father’s manufacturing. It’s clean and bright, not dark, dirty, or dangerous—right? Maybe, but just look at that blue haze in the weld shop.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
US car manufacturers that have switched to making electric vehicles (EVs) have had to employ at least three times more employees, bucking expectations that the shift would require fewer workers, according to research.
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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.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
LZRTect from Shaver Industries is a retractable laser weld screen designed to protect workers from laser beams, sparks, heat, ultraviolet light, and flying debris.
The Guardian Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Food container firm affected by ‘challenging macroeconomic environment’ Tupperware, the lossmaking 78-year-old American plastic food container brand, has filed for bankruptcy and is on the hunt for new owners as it attempts to lure younger customers. The company, which was founded by the chemist Earl Tupper in 1946 and became known for its patented “burping” seal, has started US chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings as bosses said that its finances had been “severely impacted” by the economic enviro
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Associate Professor Julien Freitag, the Chief Medical Officer of Magellan Stem Cells. Image: Meredith O'Shea The Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has awarded stem cell research company Magellan Stem Cells $7 million as funding for the company’s Phase III human trial of Magellan’s MAG200. MAG200 is an off-the-shelf donor stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis, a joint disease-causing pain and damage, with a Phase III trial starting in 2025.
Control.com
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Regardless of industry, codes and standards developed by organizations including ISO, ANSI, and IEEE are an integral part of the environment in which we work and have a major influence on engineering and design.
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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.
Manufacturing Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Versinetic, a UK smart charging consultancy, has partnered with cashless payment automation company, Gemini 2000, to offer a new and simplified payment and charging point management solution for EV charging site owners and installers.
Canadian Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Six more GreenPower Type A Nano BEAST and Type D BEAST school buses will be headed to Arizona school districts under orders placed by the RWC Group. PHOENIX — GreenPower Motor Company receives a series of orders for six GreenPower all-electric, zero-emission school buses from its Arizona dealer RWC Group. The school buses, funded under the EPA Clean School Bus Program, are for three different school districts in Arizona, and RWC Group is currently working on additional orders of GreenPower all-e
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adobe.com To grow and capitalise on the State’s progress across renewable , digital and manufacturing innovations, the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) recommends five actions to unlock more economic and social benefits. The five actions are to: invest in digital skills in the regions; implement policies which incentivise efficient energy solutions; develop a state-wide sustainable water management plan; bolster adoption of emerg
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Learn why Cisco Routed Optical Networking has been deployed by more than 200 customers who have increased capacity, reduced energy consumption, and lowered network costs complexity, and footprint.
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Image: Queensland Government The Albanese and Miles Labor Governments are jointly investing an initial $20 million in the TAFE Queensland Centre of Excellence – Clean Energy (Batteries) to establish it as a state-wide initiative conducted by TAFE Queensland SkillsTech, which will set Australia on its path to achieve net zero by 2050. The centre will operate through the TAFE network and works with TAFE campuses across multiple industries, supporting the national transition to clean energy a
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The building products retailer is eliminating “certain harmful materials” aka plastics in favor of fiber alternatives while reducing the overall amount of packaging it uses.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
A new way of making ammonia by harnessing the unique power of liquid metal could lead to significant cuts in carbon emissions caused by production of the widely-used chemical. Image: Michael Quin, RMIT A team of researchers led by RMIT University have successfully developed ‘low-carbon ammonia’, made with a new technique that utilises liquid metals as a catalyst.
Automation Mag
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Apply today to the Canadian Automation Awards. This is a chance to showcase successful automation implementation within Canadian discrete manufacturing plants! Manufacturers handle multiple challenges on a regular basis – such as labour shortages, supply chain issues, gruelling competition and changing customer demands, among other things. The latest automation technologies and solutions can go a long way in managing problems and improving efficiencies in manufacturing facilities.
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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).
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Image: sirinyapak/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government has welcomed the Federal Government’s proposed ban on the importation of engineered stone benchtops, slabs and panels with a silica content of more than one percent from 1 January 2025. This follows the world-first domestic ban on the use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone products that have a silica content of more than one percent in Australia that started on 1 July this year.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Experiential marketing firm Nparallel has announced its acquisition of Atomic Props and Effects Ltd., an Oakdale, Minn., prop and structure fabrication company known for its innovative advertising displays.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Image: UNSW Biomedical engineers from UNSW have developed a new soft robotic system that works without electricity or motors, allowing for more precise surgeries at lower cost. The prototype system uses hydraulics to manoeuvre ‘artificial muscles’ that enable a flexible robotic arm to move in all directions. UNSW Medical Robotics Lab led by Dr Thanh Nho Do are the team behind the prototype known as Soft Fibrous Syringe Architecture (SFSA) and described in a paper in Advanced Science.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
SkillsUSA competitor Wyatt Hansen, age 20, of Utah won a bronze medal in welding at the WorldSkills Competition, held Sept. 10-15 at Eurexpo in Lyon, France.
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?
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The filing comes after years of financial difficulties and the shuttering of its sole US production plant.
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Texas-based Collin College has been awarded a three-year $446,852 Advanced Technological Education grant from the NSFto develop a robotic welding curriculum at the college’s Technical Campus.
E&T
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The UK government’s eVisa scheme risks a “digital Windrush scandal” when it comes into effect early next year, according to the Open Rights Group (ORG).
The Fabricator
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Wilson Tool Intl., a manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses and press brakes, has acquired Pass Stanztechnik AG, a manufacturer of precision punch press tooling.
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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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