Automation World

AUGUST 19, 2024

With AI advancing fast, humanoid robots could break new ground for manufacturing. But it will take some time, the outcome is unclear and preparation will be key.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 19, 2024

Partnerships continue to form core strategy in this maturing industrial marketplace. This partnership allows each entity to focus resources on their core businesses forming a new entity with another focus. Perhaps more technology companies should consider splitting out pieces of the business that could be focused and innovative. Then the core business could also be more focused and innovative.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 19, 2024

A&K Robotics’ self-driving robots are used to navigate large spaces such as airports and malls. | Source: A&K Robotics Rick Hansen Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to removing barriers for people with disabilities, is partnering with A&K Robotics, an autonomous micromobility company. The companies say the strategic partnership will aim to advance accessibility and inclusivity. “The Rick Hansen Foundation continues to embrace innovation in removing barriers for the 1 in 4 Cana

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E&T

AUGUST 19, 2024

A research team at Cranfield University has developed two fast and accurate methods to detect sugar syrup adulteration in jars of honey.

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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).

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 19, 2024

No. 1 on the FAB 40 for over a decade, MEC has significantly shifted how it schedules and fabricates many of its jobs. And soon it will be deploying a welding cobot.

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E&T

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has seen its Tyche satellite blast off into space to provide crucial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

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Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 19, 2024

Memory and Logic Integrated Circuit sales are projected to increase in Q3 2024. MILPITAS — The global semiconductor manufacturing industry saw notable improvements in the second quarter of 2024, as reported by SEMI and TechInsights in their latest Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) Report. The report highlights a 27 per cent year-over-year increase in Integrated Circuit (IC) sales during Q2 2024.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 19, 2024

Image: ndoeljindoel/stock.adobe.com The Western Australian Government has released the Western Trade Coast Infrastructure Strategy to help realise its vision to transform the precinct into a Global Advanced Industries Hub. This is strategy is intended on positioning WA as a leader for defence and clean energy industries, to create long-term local jobs and diversify the State’s economy. “We’re already seeing a boom of major job-creating clean energy projects in Kwinana and Rocki

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Industry Week

AUGUST 19, 2024

“This flagship manufacturing facility will dramatically accelerate our efforts to deliver sodium-ion batteries to customers who are hungry for safe, reliable and environmentally responsible energy storage solutions,” said Natron Energy Founder and co-CEO Colin Wessells.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 19, 2024

Image: Kyta Willets/stock.adobe.com Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle Tierney has announced a nearly $9 million funding package to boost vocational skills in environmental sustainability and the clean economy. The investment will support TAFEs, universities, training providers and industry to establish practical Skills Labs where innovative new short courses called Skill Sets can be developed.

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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?

Automation Mag

AUGUST 19, 2024

SICK and Endress+Hauser have entered into a strategic partnership to combine their process automation offerings. As part of this, Endress+Hauser will take over worldwide sales and service of SICK’s process analyzers and gas flowmeters, with a joint venture to be established for their production and further development. The aim of the partnership is reportedly to provide customers with better support in increasing their efficiency and sustainability.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 19, 2024

Image: Ego Pharmaceuticals Ego Pharmaceuticals has secured a Silver medal for Sustainable Packaging Design at the 2024 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards. The sustainable packaging redesign for the QV Face range earned the accolades in the highly competitive award category. This category celebrates companies that have pioneered innovative packaging solutions with a focus on sustainability.

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 19, 2024

IoPP’s annual awards competition highlights packaging innovation, functionality, and sustainability, including these three that exemplify plastic's possibilities.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 19, 2024

Image: Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Atlas Copco Rental has unveiled its new I-Rent platform, a state-of-the-art digital solution designed to enhance project management for its customers. This platform is packed with features aimed at improving efficiency, sustainability, and control over rental equipment and projects. Key Features of I-Rent Real-Time Project Tracking: Customers can now monitor their projects in real-time, including running hours, fuel consumption, and energy usage.

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E&T

AUGUST 19, 2024

Britain’s deteriorating road infrastructure has forced manufacturers to spend more on logistics, as well as increasing difficulty around labour mobility and access to skills, Make UK has said.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 19, 2024

Image: IM Imagery/stock.adobe.com A new Sydney University Biomanufacturing Incubator will help biologists in fabricating organoids and cell models that imitate natural tissue via 3D bioprinting. Currently, it’s most common use is a one size fits all model which prints cells within biomaterial scaffolds that provide basic tissue cues. That’s where the Faculty of Medicine and Health’s newly established Biomanufacturing Incubator comes into play.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

AUGUST 19, 2024

For MSPs, choosing the right network platform is crucial for several notable reasons. The ideal solution should be operationally efficient, reducing the complexity and costs of managing multiple individualized networks.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 19, 2024

Image: Queensland Government The draft design for Australia’s most accessible passenger trains has been put to the test at a Low-Fidelity (Lo-Fi) train mock-up in Geebung, Brisbane. Members of the disability sector, train passengers, train drivers and bike users have had a chance to inspect the mock-up of the new Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) trains.

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E&T

AUGUST 19, 2024

EDF Renewables UK has said it will launch six battery projects across the UK in the next 12 months, with a combined capacity of more than 300MW.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 19, 2024

Image: RSM RSM Australia recently hosted an informative lunch event in Brisbane City for SMEs and Corporates in the manufacturing sector. The session, led by Jessica Olivier , RSM’s National Leader of R&D Tax and Government Incentives, brought together industry experts and business leaders to discuss important issues, opportunities, and trends impacting the manufacturing sector.

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 19, 2024

The European Space Agency is using Lego-like Space Bricks to develop and test structures that may be built on the moon one day. The bricks are currently on display at various Lego stores.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 19, 2024

Cincinnati, OH – [8/14/24] – AFC Industries, a leading provider of supply chain management and industrial distribution solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Shoemaker as the new Vice President of Marketing for North America. With over 20 years of experience in industrial marketing, Shoemaker will lead AFC’s marketing strategies, driving brand growth and enhancing customer engagement across the region.

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 19, 2024

The winner will be revealed at the Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Atlanta.

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 19, 2024

Introducing the meticulously designed all-in-one robotics solutions, the UP Xtreme 7100. Engineered to deliver high-performance solutions for the most demanding robotics applications, the AAEON’s UP Xtreme 7100 is available in two shapes: as a single-board computer and as a Mini PC.

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 19, 2024

Kraiburg TPE has developed new, thermally conductive TPEs that advance thermal management in battery systems.

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Manufacturing Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

Bowa Medical UK, a medical device manufacturer, has broken ground on their new site at Oak Tree Business Park, Torbay Weekly reported.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 19, 2024

Starbucks recently named a new CEO, and the value of the company increased by around $16 billion. There’s a lesson in this for you and your company.

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Manufacturing Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

A Teesside-based stainless steel company, which recently secured a King's Award for Enterprise, has returned to profit in what it called a "positive year" with a record order intake, Insider Media reported.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 19, 2024

Source | Tebis America Inc. Tebis is featuring its ProLeiS manufacturing execution system (MES), which is designed to provide efficient planning, transparent scheduling and meticulous process quality for single-part manufacturing. It integrates seamlessly with existing production environments, offering real-time monitoring, control and analysis capabilities.

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Manufacturing Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

Manufacturers are urging the government to make repairing the country’s roads a priority after complaining about years of underinvestment, MorningStar reported.

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