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The optoNCDT 1900 series of laser triangulation sensors are quick and easy to operate. They combine a compact size and an integrated controller with fieldbus connection and high precision. The new protective housing with air purging and cooling means the sensors are now even better suited for use in industrial environments. The optoNCDT 1900 laser… The post optoNCDT 1900 laser sensors now optimized for industrial environments appeared first on Design World.
Agriculture robotics is one of the most promising market segments that The Robot Report covers. Innovations could help growers maximize yields and optimize profits with less chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Automation is also making agriculture more attractive to the next generation of farmers. Agricultural robotics is a key part of the Field Robotics Forum at RoboBusiness 2024, which will be on Oct. 16 and 17 in Santa Clara, Calif.
New from Turck, an expanded family of IO-Link products now includes an 8-port Class A IO-Link module. This new solution helps improve cost efficiency in typical IO-Link applications for complex sensor systems and terminal devices. This IP69K-rated block offers 8 IO-Link master channels and 8 configurable PNP I/O channels, or you can configure the IO-Link… The post FLEXIBLE IO-LINK CLASS A MASTER appeared first on Design World.
Billions risk being lost without joined-up policy on tech, robotics, renewables and training, says manufacturing body UK manufacturers have renewed calls on the government to urgently draft an industrial strategy that will bring in investment and fix the “terrible” damage caused by the Brexit deal. The trade body Make UK is reiterating its demands for Labour to come up with a joined-up industrial vision , or else risk losing billions of pounds in investment abroad.
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Source (clockwise) | Cimatron, Blum-Novotest Inc., Ingersoll Cutting Tools, Takumi USA Looking for the next technology, software or service to take your mold shop to the next level? MoldMaking Technology has got you covered! With IMTS 2024 (International Manufacturing Technology Show) rapidly approaching, our staff has curated a comprehensive, two-part guide to what’s new, improved upon and readily available at IMTS this year.
Baumer has expanded its process sensing portfolio with a new labor-saving flow metering device, useful for industrial water applications featuring high pressures and large pipe diameters.
Image: sutichak/stock.adobe.com A Glue Laminated Timber prototype made exclusively from Eucalyptus Globulus (Bluegum) grown in the Green Triangle has been showcased as the industry’s new engineered wood product. Generated after two-year manufacturing trials, the new hardwood product is equivalent to structural steel in building construction, with work currently testing the product durability and domestic and export market opportunities.
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Image: sutichak/stock.adobe.com A Glue Laminated Timber prototype made exclusively from Eucalyptus Globulus (Bluegum) grown in the Green Triangle has been showcased as the industry’s new engineered wood product. Generated after two-year manufacturing trials, the new hardwood product is equivalent to structural steel in building construction, with work currently testing the product durability and domestic and export market opportunities.
Warehouses are the frontier for autonomous robots. As consumers become more accustomed to fast-turnaround shipping, warehouses need to operate faster and more efficiently. However, warehouses can be difficult working environments that require physically demanding labor such as moving heavy objects and repetitive motions. Naturally, interest is high in robotics and other automation solutions for warehouse work. “Automation doesn’t have limits around ergonomics,” notes Mike Murph
Image: bennymarty/stock.adobe.com The Western Australian Government is calling on WA industry to design and build a new fleet of modern vessels as part of its plans to expand ferry services on the Swan River. Just as the METRONET C-series trains were manufactured locally in WA, the State Government is set to ensure the ferry fleet supports quality local manufacturing jobs. “As part of the business case development, we’re keen to see what innovative and modern ferry designs are availa
Source: Expand Machinery Expand Machinery showcases its Gen Turn CW 42MY, is a small footprint eight-axis mill-turn lathe with a full-sized counter spindle and features milling capability on all 24-tool stations. A Y-axis is featured on both 12-station tool turrets for off centerline milling and drilling. This universal design allows the flexibility of both efficient chuck and bar work and is well suited to provide for a completed part in just one operation.
Image: Yaroslav/stock.adobe.com A metal fabricator is among five local recipients sharing in $380,314 of funding through the Western Australian Government’s Collie Futures Small Grants Program. A $90,750 grant will support the metal fabrication business The Beer Industries Group in taking its operations to the next level. The funding is set to help the business expand its manufacturing operations for custom-built canopies, trays and toolboxes for utility vehicles.
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.
Source: Star CNC Star CNC Machine Tool Corp. is showcasing a broad array of machines for the production of complex and high-precision parts, including two custom machines designed to address skilled workforce challenges. Star CNC machines provide tailored solutions for each customer’s application, designed for highly efficient operation, simple and logical operation, flexibility, rigid machine construction, B-axis versatility and Y-axis control for backworking.
Image: QUT Dr Sinduja Suresh has received an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship grant of $160,000 toward the project, New design-and-manufacture pipeline improving conservative treatment for paediatric scoliosis. From QUT’s School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Suresh is an early career researcher in the School’s Biomechanics and Spine Research Group and Centre for Biomedical Technologies.
The Romi New Generation C 470 CNC lathe. Source: Romi Machine Tools Ltd. (all) Romi features its New Generation C 470 CNC lathe and New Generation GL 300S horizontal turning center. The New Generation C 470 is a teach lathe with an 18.5" (470 mm) swing over bed, a 4,000-rpm 12.5-hp main motor and 39.37" (1,000 mm) between centers. It is equipped with the Romi Manual Machining Package (RMMP), which can enable simple operations to be completed without programming.
Image: Tongpool/stock.adobe.com A $1 million Accelerating Trade Grant Program is to be rolled out to strengthen the exports of Tasmania’s $2 billion advanced manufacturing industry. As part of the next 100-Day Plan, the program is set to empower Tasmanian businesses to introduce Tasmanian products and services to the mainland and the world. Premier and minister for Trade and Major Investment, Jeremy Rockliff, said the $1 million program provides Tasmanian businesses with important funding to he
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.
Source: IMCO IMCO Carbide Tool Inc. ’s M934 and M935 cutting tools extend the company’s M9 Pow-R-Feed line. Engineered with IMCO’s new multi-parabolic grinds (MPG), M934 4-flute end mills cut in metals such as steels, titanium and nonferrous materials. Great in three- to five-axis machines, users can swing the tool all around the part without clogging, increase feed rates in moves in Z and reduce cycle time.
Image: Summit Art Creations/stock.adobe.com The NSW Innovation and Productivity Council’s 2024 Scorecard shows NSW leads the nation when it comes to harnessing innovation opportunities from new investment, ideas, industries and talent. “The ability to innovate across the economy will be crucial to creating the jobs of the future and tackling our biggest challenges, including rebuilding manufacturing in NSW,” said minister for Innovation, Science and Technology Anoulack Chanthivong.
Source: Syspro ERP Software Syspro is demonstrating its Syspro Cloud ERP software, which is said to provide the benefits of a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution while providing the flexibility, customization and security of a traditional, on-premises deployment. Syspro Cloud ERP is designed to eliminate the support and integration of the core technology infrastructure, servers, storage, databases, operating system and networking.
Image: Prime Creative Media The finalists for the 2024 Women in Industry Awards were announced back in April, recognising exceptional female leaders across various industrial sectors. The 11th annual Women in Industry Awards were held at the Dolton House, Hyde Park, Sydney, recognising the achievements of exceptional women across various industries.
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.
Custom FZG machine line. Source | Zimmermann Inc. Zimmermann announces its FZG machine line, featuring a five-axis portal milling machine with a low rail gantry to its portfolio, which is designed to process long components. Accessible from the side, the FZG can enable simpler loading and unloading processes. With the FZG, the user can receive a stable system which provides the highest precision, even when processing large and long components, according to the company.
Image: tope007/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government is approved a large solar farm that will generate enough electricity to power about 191,000 homes each year in the Upper Hunter Region. The $880 million project, 28 kilometres south-west of Merriwa, is set to reduce greenhouse gases across NSW, eliminating about 733,000 tonnes per annum of carbon dioxide helping NSW move towards its net zero emission targets.
Orders received by the German machine tool industry in the second quarter of 2024 were 28 percent down on the same period last year. Orders from Germany fell by 13 percent whereas those from abroad dropped by 33 percent. The post Demand For German Machine Tools Continues To Decline appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Market participants to focus on diversifying supply chains, developing user-centric intelligent features, and collaborating with local governments to bridge infrastructure gaps. China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is poised for significant expansion, driven by strategic investments in infrastructure, advancements in battery technology, and an increasingly diverse range of EV models.
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To help increase its design and production capabilities for filtration and flow control components, Mott Corporation has acquired another metal additive manufacturing (AM) machine from global engineering technologies company, Renishaw. The post Open Architecture AM System Brings Product Designs To Life Faster appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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Taqtile, Inc., a company specializing in spatial computing technologies and augmented reality (AR) work-instruction solutions, has recently announced that its Manifest Maker tool for creating spatially anchored work instructions is now available for the first time on Apple Vision Pro and iPhone. The post Manifest Maker AR Work Instruction Platform Now Available On Vision Pro appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Waygate Technologies, a world leader in non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for industrial inspection, will hold its 19th Global X-ray & CT Forum in Hamburg and Ahrensburg, Germany, on 10-12 September 2024. The post Waygate Technologies To Host Global X-ray & CT Forum For Non-Destructive Testing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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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?
The traditional view of quality as merely a compliance requirement is rapidly becoming obsolete. Leading organizations are beginning to recognize quality as a critical value driver that can enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and improve profitability. The post Repositioning Quality as a Value Driver in Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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