Design World

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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.

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Motion Control Tips

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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.

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Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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.).

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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.

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Beacon, a wholesale distributor offering roofing, waterproofing, and related exterior products, has announced its acquisition of Chicago Metal SupplyandFabrication Inc.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Origin Shipyard. Image: Austal Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited has announced that its U.S. arm, Austal USA, has been awarded a US $450 million (approx. A$670 million) contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat. The contract is set to enable Austal USA to expand production capacity at its US shipyard in support of the U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB). “General Dynamics Electric Boat has recognised that Austal USA is a solid partner to deliver high-quality components for Virg

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Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When roller leveling reduces residual stress, parts flow downstream much more predictably, and the entire operation becomes much easier to streamline—and automate.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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).

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Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.

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Control.com

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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?

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In recent years, the construction and transportation industries have witnessed a surge in demand for durable and innovative vehicles capable of meeting the challenges of diverse sectors. Among the most sought-after are pickup and flatbed trucks, which have carved out a significant place in the global automotive landscape.

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iBASEt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In my last blog , I introduced the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in the complex discrete manufacturing space, noting that companies need to take certain steps to prepare for AI adoption. Many companies have already tested and proven AI’s capabilities, from accelerating the concept and design phase to streamlining manufacturing automation. We have already seen its profound ability to solve workflow and efficiency challenges in mere minutes when that same solution might otherwise take mont

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Ever wondered how businesses make sure their backup power systems are ready to kick in when needed? That’s where load bank testing comes in. It’s a crucial procedure that checks the performance and dependability of generators and UPS systems under different conditions.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Manufacturing Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Unipart Manufacturing is set to play a key role in Project PULSE (Power electronics Upscale for Localisation and Sustainable Electrification), an £11million initiative funded by the UK government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC).

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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.

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Control.com

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The latest release from ABB features two new electromagnetic flowmeters that hope to provide users with a futureproof solution for creating modular flowmeter systems in the industrial environment.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

AutoStore has added new capabilities to its automated storage and retrieval system for warehouses: the AutoStore Multi-Temperature Solution, an expanded 18-Level Grid, a Motorized Service Vehicle, and enhancements to the cube control software.

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The rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. In the event of a defect, recall, or customer complaint, manufacturers must quickly identify and trace the affected parts and components, including their maintenance, installation, and purchase history – back to the purchase order.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill has unveiled “Autocado”, its avocado processing cobotic – collaborative robotic – prototype developed in partnership with Vebu that cuts, cores, and peels avocados before they are hand mashed to create the restaurant’s signature guacamole, and the Augmented Makeline, a cobotic makeline built in collaboration with Hyphen, are being tested in Chipotle restaurants […]

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Plastics Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

At Informa's upcoming Battery Show, battery safety, whether for portable electronics, industrial systems, or electric vehicles, will be a oft-discussed topic.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The robotics industry is revolutionizing the way the world works. With new technologies being introduced regularly, they play an important role in making sure that processes in various industries are improved and that existing problems will be addressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Cyngn, a developer of autonomous vehicle technology, says its AI-powered autonomous driving solution, DriveMod, will now be able to operate in outdoor environments.

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Data must provide an accurate reflection of production conditions to result in useful, productive, and safe decisions on the fabricating shop floor.

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