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Manufacturing-X – digital transformation of manufacturing

Expo21xx

Industrial data ecosystems represent the next stage in the digital transformation of manufacturing. They enable globally connected supply chains that enhance resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability. Supply Chain Data Exchange in Industrial Data […] The post Manufacturing-X – digital transformation of manufacturing appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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Industrial Powerwise and ACE’s gas springs improve ergonomics and safety for tooling machine operators

Design World

Anyone who produces one billion metal pins per year around the clock can report that production is running smoothly. The art lies in making even the most difficult steps work easily to protect workers while reducing downtime and maintenance periods. KeyTec Netherlands, in cooperation with ACE Stodmpfer, has shown success in this area. As a… The post Industrial Powerwise and ACE’s gas springs improve ergonomics and safety for tooling machine operators appeared first on Design World.

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Flexxbotics updates FlexxCORE to help robotic companies scale production

Robotics Business Review

FlexxCORE has been updated for longer unattended production, increased capacity, and improved product quality. | Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics today announced the latest release of FlexxCORE, the patent-pending technology at the center of its Flexxbotics system. The company said the new release delivers more powerful capabilities for machine tending, quality control, and robotic production.

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B&R AcoposTrak and Acopos 6D

Automation World

A look at the differences between B&R' s AcoposTrak ad Acopos 6D materials handling technologies.

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Agility Amid Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions

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

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Confidence plummeting among UK food and drink manufacturers, survey shows

The Guardian Manufacturing

Food and Drink Federation says business confidence fell to -47% amid inflation, energy and labour pressures Confidence is tumbling among Britains food and drink manufacturers, as inflationary pressures including energy, labour and raw material costs gain pace, according to a survey by the industry body. Business confidence plummeted to -47% in the final three months of last year, according to the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), down from -6% in the previous quarter, as companies in the sector w

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A3 Updates Industrial Robot Safety Standards

Automation World

The updated ISO 2018 series of robot safety standards address integrated safety requirements for cobots and cybersecurity issues.

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Anduril UAS and intrusion detection technology trial underway

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Anduril Anduril Australia has successfully delivered a UAS and intrusion detection system for a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) trial within 15 weeks from contract signing to implementation and training of the first cohort of users. The speed of delivery, installation and training demonstrates Anduril’s ability to rapidly deploy capability tailored to a location’s unique environment and user requirements.

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5 Best Lab Characterization Services for Semiconductor Projects

Robotics Automation News

When embarking on a semiconductor project, selecting the right lab characterization service is crucial to ensure your devices meet performance and reliability standards. Below is a curated list of top companies offering lab characterization services for semiconductor projects, highlighting their unique offerings to assist you in making an informed decision. 1.

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Shedding Light on Safety: Keyence’s GL-V Curtain

Control.com

Keyences GL-V Safety Light Curtain ensures worker safety in harsh environments with durable design, easy installation, and advanced troubleshooting features.

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The metal fabricating leader you wish you had

The Fabricator

Good leaders in manufacturing need to look beyond themselves and focus on the success of their team.

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

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.

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Opinion: How co-ordinated multi-robot systems are transforming EV battery swapping

Robotics Automation News

As electric vehicles transform our transportation landscape, the demand for innovative charging solutions grows. Battery swapping where depleted batteries are quickly replaced with fully charged ones offers a compelling alternative to traditional charging. Yet, this seemingly straightforward concept requires sophisticated engineering behind the scenes.

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Strategic Mold Cooling: Common Causes of Inadequate Mold Cooling

Mold Making Technology

Series: Emphasizing the Basics In this article series, Dennis Czubin , a seasoned plastics professional, shares valuable insights from his 40-plus years in the industry, focusing on fundamental principles in part and mold design to help mold builders and molders enhance their practices and avoid common pitfalls. The highest points of cooling lines can potentially trap air.

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Bakergoodchild launches new SaaS platform to support SMEs

Robotics Automation News

The direct mail industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Historically, small businesses faced significant barriers such as high costs, lengthy setup processes, and restricted business hours, making it challenging to compete with larger corporations. Now, Birmingham-based Bakergoodchild (BG) is changing the landscape with the launch of its new Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, frankk.

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The secret (grim) life of fabrication words

The Fabricator

Fabrication processes typically arent violent, but common industry terms connect us, via language evolution, to some of the most brutal aspects of life.

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Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Agility & Supply Chain Resilience

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.

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Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment investment expected to reach $110 billion

Robotics Automation News

Global fab equipment spending for front-end facilities in 2025 is anticipated to increase by 2 percent year-over-year (YoY) to $110 billion, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth since 2020, according to industry association SEMI. Fab equipment spending is projected to rise by 18 percent in the following year, reaching $130 billion.

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More South Australian apprentices choose priority industries

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: as-artmedia/stock.adobe.com Latest data shows the proportion of apprentices and trainees commencing, in-training and completing training continues to rise in courses aligned to the South Australian Governments priority industries. There were more apprentices undertaking Certificate III level trade courses to be electricians, carpenters, plumbers and engineering fabrication tradespeople in South Australia in September 2024, compared to the same time in 2023, as well as before the pandemic.

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Dyna Robotics raises $23.5 million to commercialize embodied AI with ‘low-Cost robots’

Robotics Automation News

Dyna Robotics has closed a $23.5 million seed round, co-led by CRV and First Round Capital. The startup says to was to bring embodied AI into the real world with cost-effective, easy to deploy robots for businesses of all sizes.

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Igus e-chains: Game-changer for ports of the future

Manufacturer's Monthly

Longer and longer travels, higher dynamics, short load cycles, zero failures: the new P4HD.56R fulfils these requirements- and offers maximum economic efficiency. Image: Treotham With a unique 4-year guarantee, igus e-chains from are becoming the preferred choice for port operators worldwide, ensuring future-proof, high-performance crane operations.

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Unmasking Energy Waste: Manufacturing’s Hidden Inefficiencies and Costly Impacts

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.

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Understanding the Derivative Term in PID Control

Control.com

We know that PID stands for proportional, integral, and derivative, but have you ever seen exactly how the derivative term affects the final output signal in a motion control system?

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The Future of Welding Thick Materials

The Fabricator

Looking for a quicker way to weld thick material? Satisfied with the quality of those welded joints on heavy workpieces? Pure Dynamic Beam Laser technology provides the answers for which you are looking.

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LeanDNA Survey: Manufacturing Leaders Are Bullish on AI for Supply Chain Growth; However, Less Than 20% Have Reached Full Digital Synchronization

Manufacturing Tomorrow

LeanDNA released findings from its survey conducted by Wakefield Research, focusing on the role of AI, digital synchronization, and proactive logistics in driving supply chain growth. The survey of 100 C-level U.S. executives and 100 U.S. supply chain leaders reveals strong agreement on the importance of these technologies but highlights continued divergence in risk perception.

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Heartland announces partnership with Victory MachineandFabrication

The Fabricator

Heartland Growth Partners has announced a strategic partnership with Victory MachineandFabrication LLC, Sidney, Ohio.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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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Air Gap: A Critical Measurement in Hydroelectric Generator Performance

Manufacturing Tomorrow

By Kaman Precision Products

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Plasma Systems to distribute HSG laser systems

The Fabricator

Plasma Systems Inc., a designer and manufacturer of custom industrial CNC plasma and oxyfuel cutting machines, is expanding its product line to include the HSG line of industrial laser cutters.

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MVTec and Pepperl+Fuchs enter into technology partnership

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Pepperl+Fuchs joins the MVTec Technology Partner program Aim of the partnership: to increase customer benefits by expanding common industry standards Collaborations of this kind promote the handling and integration of machine vision in automation

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Training program integrates welding curriculum, augmented reality

The Fabricator

The American Welding Society and Seabery Augmented Technology have unveiled their Fundamentals of Welding Curriculum.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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Spray-on concrete system enables faster, cheaper bridge repairs

E&T

Engineers have created a system that allows ultra-high performance concrete to be sprayed directly onto structures for quick fixes to walls and pipes.

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Special-Lite plans $16 million expansion in Michigan

The Fabricator

Special-Lite, a manufacturer of commercial doors and entrances in Decatur, Mich., has announced it is constructing a 59,000-sq.-ft. building to expand production capacity.

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Fictiv Launches Production Manufacturing & Supply Chain Solutions to Navigate Tariff Challenges

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Trusted global manufacturing leader mitigates tariff challenges, boosts business scalability, and meets surging demand for top-tier, complex production services

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Tube straightening/cutting system handles copper tube from coil

The Fabricator

Straus-Artys offers Ravni Technologies high-speed system for cutting and straightening copper tubes from coil. The machine delivers a cutting tolerance of 0.010 in. and feed speed up to 120 m/min.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?