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Precise Motion Control with Stepper Motors

Automation World

The growing availability of customizable options for motors allows engineers to tailor motors to specific application needs, while modular designs simplify integration and reduce development time.

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Ignition Latest Release from Inductive Automation

Gary Mintchell

The last software update of Ignition from Inductive Automation before the Ignition Community Conference coming up in September offers several interesting enhancements. Gateway Trial Status Indicator—a persistent indicator in the designer to keep you informed about the status of your Gateway’s trial mode. Mitsubishi Driver Configurable Settings—you can now configure MELSEC Access Route settings in the Mitsubishi Driver.

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How will LiDAR sensing be used in industrial applications?

Design World

Light Detection and Ranging or LiDAR is often used in the latest searches for ancient ruins (lost cities and walls), underwater exploration, and even treasure hunting to display 3D imaging that other techniques cannot provide. LiDAR is also one of the key technologies (besides radar and cameras) that is integrally involved in the quest for […] The post How will LiDAR sensing be used in industrial applications?

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CV production turns up heat for summer

SMMT

Commercial vehicle output soars 71.7% in best July since 2008. Demand grows at home and overseas, up 63.7% and 76.8% respectively. Year-to-date output rises 7.3%, now up 81.1% on pre-pandemic 2019. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output soared 71.7% in July to reach 15,252 units, reversing four months of decline, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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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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Beckhoff USA opens Greater Atlanta office to serve as local sales and support hub

Design World

Beckhoff Automation has opened a new regional office in Greater Atlanta. With more than 5,000 ft2, the facility will boost sales, support, and training capabilities and accommodate customer meetings, seminars, and other events. Strategically located in Alpharetta, Georgia, the office will help ensure Beckhoff continues its strong customer and market share growth across the Southeast… The post Beckhoff USA opens Greater Atlanta office to serve as local sales and support hub appeared first o

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Fieldwork Robotics unveils new Fieldworker 1 robot for efficient berry picking

Robotics Business Review

The new Fieldworker 1 robot can navigate the rows between plants to autonomously pick ripe fruit. | Credit: Fieldwork Robotics Fieldwork Robotics Ltd. yesterday unveiled the Fieldworker 1, a robot designed to automate berry picking. The Cambridge, U.K.-based company said it expects the robot to pick berries at speeds similar to human workers and to work in a fleet managed by a single operator in the field.

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FANUC’s new robot controller offers cybersecurity, remote maintenance functions

Robotics Business Review

The new R-50iA controller is available in three sizes. | Source: FANUC FANUC America Corp. this week introduced the R-50 i A, a robot controller that offers cybersecurity along with a wide range of enhancements and new features designed to maximize robot performance. People can see FANUC’s controller in action at the International Manufacturing Technology Trade Show in Chicago next month.

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New onshore wind farm in Scotland enables UK to hit 30GW wind power milestone

E&T

The UK has reached a historic milestone of 30GW of wind generation capacity with the opening of the Viking Wind Farm on the Shetland Islands.

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Wayve announces strategic partnership with and investment from Uber

Robotics Business Review

Wayve has established a strategic partnership with Uber, which includes Uber investing in the company. | Source: Wayve Most self-driving vehicle developers, like Cruise and Waymo, meticulously map the areas their robotaxis will drive in. These maps are constantly updated, and the vehicles that use them are limited to mapped areas. Wayve, a developer of embodied AI for autonomous vehicles, hopes to take a different approach.

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Students learn about welding, career possibilities

The Fabricator

Students at the Young Women’s Welding Workshop learn about welding, design, and the career possibilities those skills can foster.

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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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Introducing Smart Skin for Robots, Data Transmission via LEDs, and Other Developments

Control.com

Researchers are developing technologies that could impact automation across industries, including smart robotic skin, data transferring light, undersea seismo-acoustic imaging, and improved 3D-printed concrete.

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Easy-To-Install Data Acquisition System for Real-Time Monitoring Across Brands

Modern Machine Shop

cnSEE Data Acquisition, under development by All World engineers, will enable factory monitoring from anywhere with data collection, analysis and visualizations. Compatible with various machines, cnSEE tracks setup durations, cycle times, stoppages and more with no monthly subscription fees. All World Machinery Supply engineers are developing a cost-effective, easy-to-install data acquisition system for real-time factory equipment and process monitoring. cnSEE Data Acquisition offers comprehensi

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Free to Fly: ABB YuMi Cobots Free Researchers to Study Disease Treatments

Control.com

Duncan NRI has begun using an ABB YuMi cobot to automate maintenance tasks on fruit flies, saving 20% of the time required for medical research.

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Two new electric vehicles and accompanying equipment arrives at WA TAFE

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Halfpoint/stock.adobe.com Automotive students at South Regional TAFE Bunbury are being trained for jobs of the future with the arrival of two new hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) with diagnostic test equipment. Automotive students at South Regional TAFE Bunbury are being trained for jobs of the future with the arrival of two new hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) with diagnostic test equipment.

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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?

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The Future of High Feed Milling in Modern Manufacturing

Modern Machine Shop

In today’s highly competitive global landscape, manufacturers face an extraordinary demand to produce high-quality parts and be highly productive and efficient, often with fewer resources. In the past, the traditional thought was to take as heavy a depth of cut as possible with a 90° or 45° milling tool and run “low and slow.” Although there is still a place for such techniques, those days have passed for most applications.

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Kemppi launches lightweight welding helmets with maximum breathing protection

Manufacturer's Monthly

The new Kemppi Fresh Air W201x PFU210e welding helmet in action. Image: Tempi A leading international welding equipment manufacturer, Kemppi, has released its new Zeta Fresh Air welding and grinding helmets. The brand-new lightweight helmets come with a respirator for maximum breathing protection while also offering complete eye and face safety and a range of additional must-have features.

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Stay in the H2 know – providing clean water with Cisco industrial IoT

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Learn how the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) manages hundreds of water and wastewater facilities as easily as one.

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New TAS institute to help connect students with defence industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: gumpapa/stock.adobe.com The Tasmanian Government is helping more university students gain hands-on defence industry experience as part of a two-year $300,000 investment. The Defence Science Institute facilitates collaborations between industry and the academic community, supporting university students to gain industry experience and assists businesses with access to collaborative research grants.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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Customer Experience is a Learning Experience

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Learn more about the beginnings of Tal Schierau's career and see how he got started in customer experience. You might learn a little along the way, just like he has!

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TAS Gov’t partners with Incat on new facility

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Incat Incat is set to acquire 12 hectares of land at Boyer in Tasmania from Norske Skog to construct a new vessel manufacturing facility and increase its shipbuilding capacity. The acquisition of the site in the Derwent Valley, located north-west of Hobart, will allow Incat to double its current shipbuilding capacity and workforce. The expansion plan for the site includes the construction of a 240 x 120 metre production facility, with capacity to construct three large ships at one time.

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Japan’s first lunar lander mission ends after months of silence

E&T

Japan’s state-run space agency has abandoned efforts to revive communications with its lunar lander mission after being unable to receive a signal for several months.

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The Power of Reporting at Cisco Black Belt Academy: Driving Success for Partners

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Discover how Cisco Black Belt Academy's advanced reporting and AI-driven insights empower partners and distributors to make informed decisions, optimize strategies, and achieve business success through customized training and real-time data

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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Durable goods index lonely bright spot in sagging market

The Fabricator

Manufacturing nationwide continued to stumble in the latest data, with most tube-intensive industries following suit.

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Unifying Cyber Defenses: How Hybrid Mesh Firewalls Shape Modern Security

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Hybrid mesh firewall platforms enable security policy enforcement between workloads and users across any network, especially in on prem-first organizations.

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Rapid prototyping capabilities for motors

Motion Control Tips

Rapid prototyping for plastic parts is one thing, but when components are more complex designers are forced with selecting from a limited catalog or waiting a long time for a specialized component to be created. That is no longer the case with motor design. The latest innovation by Parvalux by maxon is their ability to […] The post Rapid prototyping capabilities for motors appeared first on Motion Control Tips.

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6 Principles for Use of AI in K12 Education

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Ready to leverage AI in K12 education? First step, learn the 6 principles that will help your school district create a broad AI governance framework for identifying and addressing potential risks.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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Universal Robots updates UR Care and Field Care service for cobot applications

Robotics Business Review

Universal Robots is planning six demonstrations featuring its collaborative robots at IMTS. | Source: UR Led by Universal Robots A/S, the collaborative robot market was valued at $1.23 billion in 2022. It is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate of 32.0% from 2023 to 2030, according to Grand View Research. Much of this growth is due to small or midsize enterprises (SMEs) adopting cobots, said the research firm.

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New Merseyside factory creates 25 jobs with £1m loan

Manufacturing Management

A £1m mayoral loan enables a Liverpool city region business that makes insulated panels for modular homes to create 25 jobs at its new factory, Liverpool Business News reported.

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The Human Impact of Machining Technology

Modern Machine Shop

SSP reinvests its profits into the company, enabling it to implement the latest machining technology. Not only does this improve its machining operations, it serves as an employee retention strategy as well. Photos provided by SSP. Machining technology affects many aspects of a manufacturing business — the type of work it does, its throughput, the quality of its work and more.

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The Role of Technology in Semi-Truck Accident Prevention

Robotics Automation News

The transportation industry is a big part of the global economy, especially the economy in the USA. Currently, the transportation industry is really expanding and tracking companies play a big role in that expansion.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!