MRPEasy
APRIL 1, 2025
Keeping accurate inventory records is an important part of maintaining a smooth running operation. An inventory management software solution provides an answer to this challenge, keeping the business fiscally fit. What are inventory records? Inventory records, also known as stock records, are based on a structured collection of information and data for items in the […] The post How to Keep Accurate Inventory Records?
Gary Mintchell
APRIL 1, 2025
Some final thoughts from the ODVA meetings in March in Florida. Ive been thinking for some time about complexity. Sometimes we get into the weeds with our technologies, building routine atop routines, solving a multitude of problems through creating others. The thinking began with considering my reporting from the March 2022 ODVA meetings. Paul Maurath, Technical DirectorProcess Automation from Procter & Gambles Central Engineering, presented the users view of automation.
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Design World
APRIL 1, 2025
The Applied Motion Products STF stepper drives and SSDC StepSERVO drives are now UL certified by Underwriters Laboratories. The drives now meet stringent safety standards with certification, reducing risks of electrical hazards, fire, or component failures. The STF Stepper Drives are DC-powered microstepping drives that control two-phase, bipolar step motors.
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 1, 2025
The RDS fleet management system can serve in scenarios such as multilevel movement. Source: SEER Robotics Under the wave of Industry 4.0, robotics technology is increasingly permeating production and logistics processes. However, achieving efficient collaboration and optimal resource allocation in complex multi-machine operations, cross-regional scheduling, and diversified scenarios remains a critical challenge.
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
Design World
APRIL 1, 2025
The new members of the FAULHABER metal planetary gearhead family are the 14GPT and 16GPT. The compact additions to the series deliver high torque with minimal volume, making them suitable for demanding applications where space is limited. They are extremely robust, capable of withstanding frequent and sudden load changes, and operate with high efficiency.
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 1, 2025
Digit humanoid demonstrates its latest functionality at ProMat 2025. Source: Agility Robotics At ProMat last month, Agility Robotics Inc. unveiled new capabilities for Digit that the company said expand the humanoid robot’s utility for its growing user base. These upgrades allow Agility to expand Digits capabilities to meet our expanding commercial and customer needs, stated Melonee Wise, chief product officer at Agility Robotics.
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Automation Mag
APRIL 1, 2025
The Festo Group achieved a positive result in the financial year 2024, on par with the previous year, as announced by the Chairman of the Management Board, Thomas Bck, at a press conference held during Hannover Messe in Germany on March 31. The company expanded its portfolio in electric and pneumatic automation, particularly in the areas of control technology and digital solutions, software, and AI.
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 1, 2025
RSM Australia supports manufacturing businesses by providing a range of advisory services to help them capitalise on opportunities. Image: Quality Stock Arts/stock.adobe.com Experts from RSM Australia share insights on the key trends and growth opportunities Australian manufacturers should capitalise on in 2025. As we enter the first quarter of the new year, Australian manufacturers both large and small are evaluating industry trends to identify opportunities for growth and success.
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 1, 2025
With big events like ProMat and NVIDIA GTC bringing an avalanche of new releases, March was a non-stop month for the robotics industry. In addition, humanoid robotics news drew our readers’ attention this month. Here are the 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in the past month. Subscribe to The Robot Report Newsletter and listen to The Robot Report Podcast to stay updated on the latest robotics developments. 10.
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 1, 2025
Image: Weld Australia Many industries worldwide, including structural buildings, bridges, mining equipment, marine applications, and more, now require welding to comply with the AWS D1.1 code. Achieving this certification ensures fabrication and inspection meet stringent quality standards, helping companies reduce rework, minimise costs, and deliver projects on time.
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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.
NIST
APRIL 1, 2025
Every year, employers across the United States open their doors to curious kids, inviting them to experience a day in the life of their parents at work. On April 25, 2025, Take a Child to Work Day and Beyond will give children whose parents work in manufacturing a fun opportunity to explore technologies like robots, simulations and more. While Take a Child to Work Day (TACTWD) isnt specifically designed to inspire future careers in manufacturing, it offers a great way for children to learn about
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 1, 2025
Image: H3D/Swinburne Swinburne University of Technology has invested in AI-driven technology for dental devices based on Swinburne PhD research. The investment in technology company H3D , will support the commercialisation of its innovative cloud-based AI Computer-Aided Design (CAD) service for dental laboratories worldwide. H3D has already transformed the audio manufacturing industry, automating the design of over one million annual custom hearing aid earmolds, noise protection earplugs, and i
Automation Mag
APRIL 1, 2025
ProMat 2025 is a little different for Canadian companies this year. The four-day trade show, which took place at McCormick Place in Chicago, Il., featured companies from across the globe showcasing the latest technologies and solutions in a bid to compete for business. For Canadian manufacturers, that meant standing out in the midst of an ongoing trade war, which has seen tariffs levied on both sides of the border, and the pausing and unpausing of other tariffs.
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 1, 2025
Vice-Chancellor Professor Pascale Quester, Deputy Vice Chancellor Research Professor Karen Hapgood and the Swinburne and CAE team at Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025. Image: Swinburne University Swinburne University of Technology’s presence at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025 showcased its contributions to aerospace, advanced manufacturing, detect and protect research, and space technology.
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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.
Canadian Manufacturing
APRIL 1, 2025
TORONTO A new survey conducted by MaRS Discovery District and Communitech reveals that Canadian startups are preparing for significant disruption if U.S. tariffs are imposed. More than three-quarters of respondents expect direct or indirect impacts on their businesses, with potential implications for revenue, investment and hiring. The survey, conducted between February 10 and March 10, 2025, gathered responses from more than 175 startups across healthtech, cleantech and advanced manufacturing.
Design World
APRIL 1, 2025
Same Skys Audio Group today announced the continued expansion of its piezoelectric elements product line. The CEB and CPT piezo element models feature extremely low profiles down to 0.12 mm and come with or without wire leads for simple and reliable design implementation in vibration detection or touch feedback applications. Externally driven and offering diameters […] The post Ultra-thin piezoelectric elements with 150 – 1,500 impedance now available appeared first on Design World
Automation World
APRIL 1, 2025
The new 1400-GEC mailer packaging machine achieves throughput of 200-feet-per-minute using controller, I/O, networking and software programming technologies from Beckhoff.
Design World
APRIL 1, 2025
Medical devices of all sizes and types rely on connectors to ensure safe and reliable power delivery, data transmission, and fluid management. Many of these medical-grade connectors are rated for biocompatibility (ISO 10993), environmental sealing (IEC 60529), and electromagnetic interference (EMI) resistance (IEC 60601-1-2). This article highlights various medical connectors, such as implantable devices, card-edge […] The post What types of connectors are used in medical devices?
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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.
Automation World
APRIL 1, 2025
When you think of Bluetooth, its probably more about connecting your headphones to a smartphone, laptop or stereo amplifier. But its potential for use in industrial device communications has become stronger with Bluetooth LE.
Dinesh Mishra
APRIL 1, 2025
Hannover. The award was presented during the official opening ceremony of HANNOVER MESSE on 30 March 2025, by Cem zdemir, Germanys Federal Minister of Education and Research. The award-winning solution centers around AI-driven “industrial copilots” designed to enhance workforce efficiency by eliminating repetitive tasks and boosting productivity.
Fastener News Desk
APRIL 1, 2025
Jill Lewis, President | Associated Fastening Products & Integrated Packaging | MWFA President FND INTERVIEW: [Leadership] Jill Lewis, President of the Mid-West Fastener Association As the fourth female president in the associations history, Lewis shares her vision for growth, collaboration, and inspiring the next generation of industry leaders. FND: As the fourth female President in the associations nearly 80-year history, what does this milestone mean to you?
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 1, 2025
At some point, every startup will have to decide which elements of its system it will make in-house and which elements it will outsource to trusted partners. The build versus buy debate is inevitable, and there’s not one answer that will work for every startup. At the 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo , a panel of seasoned experts will explore the critical role of outsourcing in robotics commercialization.
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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).
Robotics Automation News
APRIL 1, 2025
Running a business today means navigating a competitive landscape where agility, accuracy, and cost-efficiency are everything. As organizations, especially small to mid-sized enterprises, strive to do more with less, business automation has emerged as a strategic necessity not just a technical upgrade.
i4.0 today
APRIL 1, 2025
BYD Energy Storage, a business division of BYD Company Limited, as a provider of renewable energy solutions, unveiled on March 26 th its next-gen commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system, Chess Plus, designed to address challenges in safety, efficiency, and profitability amid a fiercely competitive market. BYD Energy Storages Chess Plus establishes a new paradigm in energy storage through its cell-to-system (CTS) protection framework.
Fabricating & Metal Work
APRIL 1, 2025
The Heckert H100 scores points with its new compact machine concept which, among other things, ensures simple automation with extended clamping hydraulics and simplified interfaces to pallet storage systems and robot cells. At Technology Days 2024 at Chemnitz (Saxony, Germany) University of Technology, Starrag presented its new Heckert H100 compact machining center to the public for the first time.
ATS
APRIL 1, 2025
Share An unexpected shutdown of an industrial furnace is disruptive and often very expensive. A bigger problem though can be when its not operating correctly. This can result in products not receiving the right treatment, leading to potential warranty claims, recalls and even liability issues. Industrial furnaces are used to modify the physical and chemical properties of products or materials.
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?
Fabricating & Metal Work
APRIL 1, 2025
ANCA CNC Machines launches ANCA Academy, a new e-Learning platform for their customers, designed to elevate skills in operating ANCA CNC machines and application software. Offering a mix of free and paid courses, ANCA Academy provides a professional platform to meet the needs of the evolving precision tool manufacturing industry through expert-led technical education.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
APRIL 1, 2025
As global investments in clean energy reach unprecedented levels, the wind turbine materials industry finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. Forecasts indicate that total material consumption will surge beyond 26,000 kilotons by 2031, with the markets value expanding from $26.44 billion in 2024 to $47.41 billion by 2031an impressive 8.7% CAGR. This remarkable climb is being driven by relentless demand for stronger, lighter, and more sustainable materials, especially as offshore wind projects prop
i4.0 today
APRIL 1, 2025
FRIWO – an international product and system provider of power supplies, charging technology and digitally controllable drive solutions – is focusing on sustainable growth, innovation and an expanded international market presence with a realigned sales structure and an expanded business field strategy. From now on, the sales organization will be country-specific, having previously been structured according to the previous TIME-sectors.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
APRIL 1, 2025
SAN ANTONIO, TX. April 1, 2025 Frost & Sullivan recently analyzed the data center services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Ascenty with the 2024 Latin American Company of the Year Award. The company is Latin Americas largest connectivity and data center services provider. It has 34 data centers in operation and construction across Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia, and these are interconnected by a proprietary 5,000-kilometer (km) fiber-optic network.
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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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