Design World
JANUARY 9, 2024
Motion Industries, a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, named Chris Cleland to Senior Vice President of Strategy & Markets, effective immediately. Mr. Cleland’s career spans over 25 years in consulting, strategy, marketing, branding, e-commerce, business development, and transformation.
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 9, 2024
CES rolled into Las Vegas this week. Many companies with technologies relevant to the area I cover have significant news. Lately there has been a lot of activity in vision generally. LiDAR has many industrial applications. SiLC Technologies has launched its Eyeonic Vision System Mini (Eyeonic Mini), a “groundbreaking” advancement in LiDAR technology.
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Automation World
JANUARY 9, 2024
The growing importance of energy storage solutions in the context of alternative energy sources like solar and wind.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 9, 2024
Collaborative robot maker Doosan Robotics Inc. yesterday unveiled two new products at CES in Las Vegas. The company said its new Dart-Suite software and Otto Matic palletizing system add versatility and ease of use to its cobot line. “As we unveil our groundbreaking Dart-Suite at CES, we recognize the strategic importance of this platform’s launch in providing direct access to consumers and a multitude of industries,” William Ryu, CEO of Doosan Robotics, said in a release. R
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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).
Automation World
JANUARY 9, 2024
With system integrator and technology supplier insights, we take a look at the rise of industrial data ops—how it differs from historical data storage and trending activities and how it can be used to predict future trends to optimize supply chains and derive strategic business insights.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 9, 2024
The Eyeonic Vision System Mini is designed to be compact and power-efficient. Source: SiLC Technologies SiLC Technologies Inc. today at CES launched its Eyeonic Vision System Mini, which integrates a full, multi-channel frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) lidar on a single silicon photonic chip and an integrated FMCW lidar system on chip (SoC).
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Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 9, 2024
The GX10B is designed for power and compactness. Source: Epson Epson America Inc. announced today that the GX10B and GX20B, larger models in its GX-B series of SCARA robots, are now available through its channel distributor partners. The Los Alamitos, Calif.-based company said its latest systems deliver performance, safety, and flexibility for the medical device, electronics, and consumer electronics markets. “The latest GX-B Series is our most advanced lineup to date, enabling integrators
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 9, 2024
Poor manufacturing, or poor design, or both? One wonders about the 737 Max program at Boeing. I don’t want to oversell myself, but I have worked in product development and program management. The stories about the program following the two early crashes hinted at management interference in the program. It almost sounded like pressure for shortcuts to get the planes out.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 9, 2024
A small investment in welding automation has led to big changes for this turnkey supplier of store fixtures and retail displays.
Plastics Today
JANUARY 9, 2024
The Chinese Tier I’s presence at the annual consumer electronics fest in Las Vegas is, more than anything, an indicator that future vehicles are essentially software-centric electronic devices on wheels.
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?
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 9, 2024
GE Vernova’s Gas Power business announced that it has secured an order from Queensland Government-owned energy company CS Energy for 12 LM2500XPRESS aeroderivative gas turbines for a new power station in the Western Downs Region, west of Brisbane. The new Brigalow Peaking Power Plant is expected to provide up to 400 megawatt of reliable energy supply, ideal to ensure and enhance grid stability in alignment with the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, which outlines Queensland’s energy system transf
Control.com
JANUARY 9, 2024
Controlling the startup of a motor not only reduces the wear on the motor, but eases the burden on the electrical supply, reducing infrastructure demands and the running cost of industrial loads.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 9, 2024
TORONTO — Nextech3D.AI, an AI-3D model supplier for major e-commerce retailers announces an uptick in sales with a series of six 2024 contracts, renewals from: CB2 – a division of Crate and Barrel, Artika, renowned for its lighting solutions, Raptor Tactical, a designer and manufacturer of modern tactical equipment for Military, Police and other Law enforcement units, William Wood Mirrors, EOD Gear supplies, providing Tactical Gear to EOD Techs and Commands, SWAT, and City Grounds, a
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 9, 2024
Google and hyperscale data centre specialist AirTrunk, announced a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and the development of a new solar farm expected to add 25 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy generation capacity into Australia’s energy grid. Under the agreement, OX2 will develop a new solar farm in the Riverina district of New South Wales – helping to advance Google’s ambitious 2030 goal to run on 24/7 carbon-free energy on every grid where they operate.
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E&T
JANUARY 9, 2024
A University of Oxford study has found that offering green ammonia at just 10 regional fuel ports could decarbonise 60 per cent of shipping. It concluded that the fuel could be a viable option for decarbonising international shipping by 2050.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 9, 2024
Global semiconductor developer BluGlass Limited has secured its first purchase order of alpha gallium nitride (GaN) Distributed Feedback (DFB) lasers. The customer is a pioneer in photonic and fibre-based laser technology, and will use BluGlass’ blue prototype DFB lasers in the development of cutting-edge defence, aviation, and scientific applications.
NIST
JANUARY 9, 2024
Precision Machine & Manufacturing (PMM) was established in 1997. Based in Eugene, Oregon, this manufacturer has been setting the industry standards for designing, manufacturing, rebuilding and repairing extreme-duty rotary valves and feeders. Industries served include cement, pulp, paper, wood products, coal/biomass, and oil and gas industries. PMM recently made leadership changes to improve oversight, production and sales processes.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 9, 2024
BAE Systems was awarded a contract by the Australian Government to upgrade existing Mk 45 Mod 2 naval gun systems on Anzac class frigates with a Common Control System. The upgrade modifies existing Mk 45 systems to eliminate obsolescence issues and extend the life of the gun system. The Common Control System upgrade replaces electronics on earlier Mk 45 Mod 1 and Mod 2 gun systems to be compatible with the Mk 45 Mod 4, the latest configuration used by the U.S.
Automation Mag
JANUARY 9, 2024
Toronto-based Xaba has raised US$2 million in a seed extension round of funding that will help it establish and staff a new robotics lab. The funding will also be used to accelerate the delivery of its two manufacturing platforms – xCognition and xTrude. “With the integration of AI-powered cognition and awareness, robots become easy to adopt and profitable for businesses across various tasks and sizes,” said Massimiliano Moruzzi, CEO of Xaba.
Modern Machine Shop
JANUARY 9, 2024
Intech Athens specializes in medical device prototyping and production. As its business has expanded over the past decade, so has its tooling inventory — it has more than 10,000 different component types. Photo Credit: Kardex Remstar For manufacturers of medical devices, fast turnarounds on prototypes can often be the difference between seizing an opportunity and missing out.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 9, 2024
TORONTO — Black Swan Graphene Inc. announces that its partner, Nationwide Engineering Research and Development or “NERD”, the maker of Concretene, a graphene-enhanced concrete admixture, has executed a development agreement with Roger Bullivant Limited. Roger Bullivant is part of Soletanche Bachy, a foundations company and part of VINCI, the French construction, infrastructure and energy group of companies with €60 billion in annual revenue.
Modern Machine Shop
JANUARY 9, 2024
Photo Credit: Siemens Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced the latest version of NX for manufacturing, which includes new features and product updates to NX CAM, NX CAM On-Machine Probing and more. The new quick roughing operation in NX CAM software offers a swift and easy-to-program offset roughing process with a user-friendly interface and streamlines the creation of roughing operations with minimal input.
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Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 9, 2024
MONCTON — Breathe BioMedical (BBM) announces the appointment of Dr. Rachel Brem to the company’s Board of Directors in her newly appointed role of Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Brem is the Director of the Breast Imaging and Interventional Center at the George Washington University. She is a cutting-edge clinician, researcher with peer-reviewed publications, author of a recently published book, No Longer Radical: Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the Breast C
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JANUARY 9, 2024
As you drive across a bridge you might think of the impact it’s having on your commute, but have you ever considered the impact you’re having on the bridge itself?
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 9, 2024
VANCOUVER — Reflex Advanced Materials Corp. announces that it has sold a 100% interest in the ZigZag Lake Lithium Property, located near Crescent Lake, Ontario, to Integral Metals Corp. pursuant to a property purchase agreement dated January 8, 2024. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchaser has paid $400,000 to the Company and issued 1,000,000 common shares in the capital of the Purchaser in consideration for the Property.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JANUARY 9, 2024
Becoming a parent looks different for everyone. Some are blessed for this journey to come swiftly. For others, the road is bumpier and has many pit stops along the way.
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.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 9, 2024
COLLINGWOOD — AGNORA Ltd. announces the acquisition of West Coast Glass Products, an architectural glass fabricator based in Cerritos, California. Established in 1988 by Rusty Neubauer, WCP is a manufacturer of high-performance insulated glass materials. WCP has built relationships with many window & door manufacturers and end customers. Together, AGNORA and WCP will continue to focus on fabricating custom architectural glass for premium residential and commercial customers.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JANUARY 9, 2024
Cloud transformation has given rise to a new era of business innovation and growth.
Automation Mag
JANUARY 9, 2024
RōBEX, a robotic material handling integrator, welcomed robotics and automation executive Craig Ulrich to its board of directors. The appointment, made by Angeles Equity Partners, is the latest step to support the company’s strategic plan to accelerate growth in the industrial automation and robotics sector. “Craig’s leadership experience and innovation across industrial automation and robotics makes him a valuable partner to Angeles and the RōBEX management team.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 9, 2024
TCI Precision Metals, Gardena, Calif., has announced that its C110 copper premachined blanks now are available from e-commerce metal supplier Online Metals.
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