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The Timken Company has earned a spot on Fast Company’s list of Best Workplaces for Innovators as a finalist in the manufacturing category. This recognition highlights companies across the globe that encourage employees throughout the organization to invent new and better ways of doing business. “Throughout our 125 years as a company, our employees have… The post Timken named one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for innovators in manufacturing appeared first on Design Wor
Siemens is adding Teradyne robots to its visitor experience at MxD, which also hosts the EY digital operations hub. Source: EY Teradyne Robotics today announced that it is developing a robotics showcase at the MxD (Manufacturing x Digital) innovation center in Chicago with Siemens AG. A founding member of MxD, Siemens is adding a focus to its industry-specific Digital Threads on robotics use cases driven by artificial intelligence.
Naviq’s new MTS160 is a state-of-the-art magnetic guide sensor for mobile robots, featuring patented angle measurement capabilities with 1-degree precision and position accuracy within 1 mm. This unique dual functionality provides exceptional orientation and positioning precision, significantly improving the navigation capabilities of mobile robotic systems.
The Robot Report Podcast · Yarbo brings robots to the backyard The Robot Report Podcast · Unpacking Amazon’s unique Covariant AI acquisition In Episode 163 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the latest robotics news from the past week, including Rethink Robotics’ recent product portfolio launch. Then we hear f rom Kenneth Kohlmann, co-founder and vice president of Yarbo , about developing consumer robots for the yard.
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
TeraSignal introduced TSLink, the world’s first intelligent chip-to-module (C2M) interconnect designed to revolutionize data transmission between large ASICs and linear optical modules. Leveraging existing microcontroller resources in optical modules, the TSLink solution automates link training and performance monitoring without the need for additional digital signal processors (DSPs).
In order to further drive decarbonization, improving the energy efficiency of buildings is crucial, as they contribute significantly to global energy consumption and carbon emissions. Innovative solutions are needed to optimize energy consumption while ensuring a healthy indoor environment. Infineon Technologies AG is addressing this need with the introduction of the new XENSIV PAS CO2 […] The post CO2 sensor offers 5V power supply and multiple interfaces appeared first on Design World.
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In order to further drive decarbonization, improving the energy efficiency of buildings is crucial, as they contribute significantly to global energy consumption and carbon emissions. Innovative solutions are needed to optimize energy consumption while ensuring a healthy indoor environment. Infineon Technologies AG is addressing this need with the introduction of the new XENSIV PAS CO2 […] The post CO2 sensor offers 5V power supply and multiple interfaces appeared first on Design World.
If your facility or workplace uses a PLC, it’s almost certainly because it must interface with physical input and output devices. What kinds of I/O modules exist, and how can you tell the difference?
Companies deploying robots can get clear guidance on how to keep human workers safe at the International Robot Safety Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 1-3.
PickoBot specializes in robotic grasping in challenging scenarios with changing items. | Source: Pickommerce Pickommerce today announced that it has secured $3.4 million in funding. The Meitar, Israel-based company said the latest financing will help it to advance the development, production, and marketing of its PickoBot piece-picking robot. Today’s logistics facilities are increasingly automated, with processes like crate collection and package unloading now predominantly handled by robots, no
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.
Image: Queensland Government The State Government’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program’s (QTMP) 65 six-car passenger trains will be supplied with climate control systems by Darra company, Knorr-Bremse, after they were awarded a more than $30 million contract. The company will expand their existing service facility at Darra to produce climate control systems for the new trains.
Pickommerce, a warehouse automation startup, has secured $3.4 million in funding to advance the development, production and marketing of its “innovative PickoBot piece-picking robot”. Pickommerce’s technology is poised to disrupt the warehouse automation market, which is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 53.
image: Combilift Combilift, a leading global innovator in material handling solutions, has achieved dual recognition at this year’s UK Engineering & Manufacturing Awards 2024, securing two highly prestigious awards. Design Team of the Year The ‘Design Team of the Year’ award was presented to Combilift’s Heavy Equipment Team for their exceptional work on the groundbreaking 12-Wheel “Combi-LC Blade.
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.
The autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market grew by 27% in 2023 to reach $4.5 billion globally, according to Interact Analysis. There’s more competition than ever for AMR developers, so it’s essential to get things right from the start. Join us for an insightful webinar focused on accelerating ROS 2 AMR development. This webinar will uncover common pitfalls in AMR projects and how to effectively resolve them.
The Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Richard Marles MP joined the Chief Defence Scientist, Professor Tanya Monro AC for a fireside chat at the Opening Plenary for the Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research (ADSTAR) Summit 2024. During the discussion, the new Innovation, Science and Technology (IS&T) strategy Accelerating Asymmetric Advantage – Delivering More, Together was launched.
The Naviq sensor can sense angular orientation over a magnetic tape line. | Credit: Naviq Naviq today unveiled the MTS160, a magnetic guide sensor for mobile robots. Magnetic guidance involves placing adhesive magnetic tape on the floor, which the robot senses and follows throughout the facility. The new, patented sensor delivers angle measurement with 1-degree precision and position accuracy within 1 mm (0.039 in.).
Images: Australian Foundry Institute Industry leaders call for strategic government intervention to prioritise local scrap consumption and rejuvenate manufacturing capabilities amidst global competition. Metal Casting Industry leaders and the Australian Foundry Institute are calling on the government to recognise the challenges facing the metal casting sector in Australia.
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.
Beacon, a wholesale distributor offering roofing, waterproofing, and related exterior products, has announced its acquisition of Chicago Metal SupplyandFabrication Inc.
Image: Holcim Holcim Australia and Putzmeister Oceania have announced an agreement to a trial of the first Australian Design Rules (ADRs) approved and road registered, 100 per cent electric concrete truck mixer in Australia. To meet local requirements, Putzmeister Oceania partnered with the experts at Cesco Australia to manufacture an Australian-made mixer structure on a SANY SY408P Electric Chassis, integrated with locally designed and accepted controls.
Image: Viks_jin/stock.adobe.com A blueprint for Australia to develop new clean energy manufacturing capabilities and capitalise on export opportunities for clean, secure energy supply chains has been published. State, territory and federal governments have worked together and with industry to finalise the National Hydrogen Strategy. It identifies four objectives, supported by 34 actions and associated enablers to underpin delivery of Australia’s hydrogen industry at scale.
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).
Naviq’s new MTS160 is a state-of-the-art magnetic guide sensor for mobile robots, featuring patented angle measurement capabilities with 1-degree precision and position accuracy within 1 mm. This unique dual functionality provides exceptional orientation and positioning precision, significantly improving the navigation capabilities of mobile robotic systems.
Image: Latrobe University La Trobe University and India’s Biotechnology Industry Research Association Council (BIRAC) have today signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish a Bio Innovation Corridor to support research and innovation in medtech. The Bio Innovation Corridor between India and Victoria will open access and provide landing pad opportunities to entrepreneurs, startups and researchers from both countries.
Image: Rodney Braithwaite/Department of Defence The Federal Government’s Domestic Rocket Motor Program aims to establish a manufacturing complex that will enable production of rocket motors for some of the world’s most advanced missiles in Australia. This is backed by an initial investment of $22 million over the next three years, that is set to help grow Australia’s advanced high-tech manufacturing sector and boost long‑range strike capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
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?
When roller leveling reduces residual stress, parts flow downstream much more predictably, and the entire operation becomes much easier to streamline—and automate.
Raider Targetry utilises Fishbowl to enhance precision and efficiency in its inventory management system. Images: Fishbowl In high-tech industries, where high-mix, low-volume production intersects with complex products and rapid technological advancements, achieving precision in inventory management can pose a challenge. Recognising the role of robust inventory management in overcoming these challenges, Raider Targetry, a force in military training solutions, unveiled an advancement in efficie
Image: Lovells Automotive Systems Australian automotive component and equipment manufacturer, Lovells Automotive Systems, has launched a new Research and Development (R&D) Facility in Edwardstown, South Australia. The company manufacturers suspension components, original equipment (OEM) parts, aftermarket coil, and leaf springs, has launched The facility will underpin the company’s vehicle dynamic stability testing capabilities and simulate the most extreme road and climates conditions enco
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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