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Impact of Machine Learning on Semiconductor Industry Automation

Manufacturing Tomorrow

The semiconductor industry is at the heart of the modern digital revolution, enabling the rapid advancements in technology we see today. With increasing demand for high-performance and efficient semiconductor devices, manufacturers are seeking innovative solutions to enhance production processes and ensure quality. Machine learning (ML) has emerged as a transformative tool, reshaping the landscape of semiconductor industry automation.

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New TPSMB Asymmetrical TVS Diodes provide gate driver protection

Design World

Littelfuse, Inc.has announcedthe launch of itsTPSMB Asymmetrical TVS Diode Series, the first-to-market asymmetrical transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode specifically designed for the protection of Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET gate drivers in automotive applications. This innovative product addresses the increasing demand for reliable overvoltage protection in next-generation electric vehicle (EV) systems, delivering a compact, single-component solution… The post New TPSMB Asymmetrical

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UK factory output falls at fastest rate since February amid tax rise fears

The Guardian Manufacturing

Manufacturing PMI in December at 11-month low as government policy dampens confidence and raises costs Business live latest updates Manufacturers in the UK cut back output last month at the fastest rate since February, compounding the gloomy picture for the British economy, according to a closely watched survey. The purchasing managers index for manufacturing fell to 47, down from 48 in November the weakest for 11 months.

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RobotLAB expands product portfolio with Vision Aerial partnership

Robotics Business Review

RobotLAB Inc., which offers robots as a service, or RaaS, is now selling and servicing drones from Vision Aerial. The Bozeman, Mont.-based drone manufacturer is the first of its kind to join RobotLAB’s portfolio, which currently includes mobile robots for restaurants, hospitality, floor scrubbing, and sidewalk delivery. Southlake, Texas-based RobotLAB has local franchises , with more than 18 sites across the U.S.

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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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Expandable GPU-accelerated system comes with discrete graphics

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: BST Backplane Systems Technology has released VECOWs RCX-3750 PEG. The Vecow RCX-3750 PEG is an expandable GPU-accelerated system, built to handle demanding AI, edge computing, and industrial tasks. It is powered by Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3 processors from the 14th generation (RPL-S Refresh/RPL-S/ADL-S), offering scalability and performance suited for AI inferencing and high-speed industrial applications.

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Video: Hybrid Manufacturing Without Melting: Hermle’s Metal Powder Application (MPA) Process

Mold Making Technology

Machine tool builder Hermle is known for its high-precision milling systems, but the company also offers part production services using a hybrid platform that builds on this expertise. A subsidiary based in Germany is focused on operating the Metal Powder Application (MPA) process, a hybrid manufacturing strategy that combines five-axis milling with cold spray deposition.

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POET completes acquisition of Super Photonics Integrated Circuit Xiamen: A strategic move to accelerate optical engine manufacturing

Canadian Manufacturing

POET Technologies has completed its previously-announced acquisition of control of Super Photonics Integrated Circuit Xiamen (SPX), the company jointly held by, and previously operated as a joint venture between, the company and Quanzhou San’an Optical Communication Technology. The company has acquired all of the outstanding minority equity interests of SPX from SAIC, thus securing the its 100 per cent ownership of SPX.

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Sandvik Coromant Toolholding System Provides Rapid Tool Changes

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Sandvik Coromant Sandvik Coromant ’s QS Micro quick-change toolholding system is developed specifically for small part machining and sliding head machines. It is designed to provide precision, security and repeatability, as well as maximized machine utilization. The QS Micro toolholding system is designed for small part machining and sliding head machines.

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Furlani Foods to expand product line with Cole’s Quality Foods acquisition

Canadian Manufacturing

Furlani Foods has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cole’s Quality Foods. According to a press statement from the company, this acquisition will create production, innovation and supply chain advantages for both brands customers and consumers. Furlani manufactures garlic breads, including garlic Texas toast, loaves, rolls, breadsticks, bread knots and related products.

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Transforming the Food Supply Chain: Sustainable Packaging and Cold Chain Innovations

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The food and beverage industry is experiencing a transformation impacting the complete value chain. While much attention has been given to the farm and the fork, the stages in between food processing, packaging, and supply chain movement hold the key to maintaining quality, reducing waste, and unlocking profitability. This emphasis on the journey from farm to fork is now seeing ecosystem players prioritize innovation across the food supply chain, from sustainable food packaging and advanced fo

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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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Samsung Electronics becomes largest shareholder in Rainbow Robotics

Robotics Automation News

Samsung Electronics has decided to become the largest shareholder in Rainbow Robotics to accelerate future robot development such as humanoid robots. Rainbow Robotics is a startup that is developing and building a variety of robots including collaborative robotic arms, quadruped or dog-like robots, and dual-armed humanoids for the industrial sector.

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Oriental Motors Announces the BLS Motor and Controller System

Control.com

The BLS line of motors and universal driver reduce energy costs compared to standard AC motors and inverters.

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UK’s ambitious sustainable aviation fuel mandate officially comes into force

E&T

A mandate on the aviation sector to supplant 2% of its jet fuel demand with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has come into force from 1 January 2025.

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The Science Behind Electromagnets: Induction and Coils

Control.com

Have you ever disassembled a motor and wondered how it rotates? Throughout this article, we’ll discuss electromagnetic induction and how magnetic fields can be utilized to generate motion.

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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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Tech predictions: Beyond 2025

E&T

Here are the technologies shaping the next five to 10 years, and the impact they will have on businesses, industry, people and climate.

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Celestica welcomes Amar Maletira to board of directors

Canadian Manufacturing

Celestica, a company specializing in the design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, has announced the appointment of Amar Maletira to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2025. The company shares in a press statement that Maletira has over 25 years of broad public company business, strategic and finance leadership in numerous enterprise technology industries, including holding various senior executive positions with Rackspace Technology, VIAVI Solutions, Hewlett

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Cupples' J&J Co. adds 20-kW fiber laser

The Fabricator

Tennessee-based contract manufacturer Cupples J&J Co. Inc. has added a 20-kW 4020 FAST laser system from Cutlite Penta.

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Neo Performance Materials sells 80 per cent stake in Quapaw to co-founder Kevin Reading

Canadian Manufacturing

Neo Performance Materials has completed the sale of its equity ownership interest in Neo Rare Metals ( Quapaw ) to Kevin Reading, the current general manager and co-founder of the facility. Reading acquired Neos 80 per cent equity interest in Quapaw for an aggregate cash purchase price equal to US$1.5 million. The transaction also includes a seven-year agreement wherein Quapaw will purchase gallium from, and purchase and transfer gallium scrap to the companys recycling facility in Peterborough,

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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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Tesla Reports Lower 2024 Auto Deliveries, Missing Forecast

Industry Week

Investors cheered a Musk statement in July that he plans a new, more affordable model in the first half of 2025, but the company has provided few details.

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Rapid Fusion signs international deal with Nanoo

Manufacturing Management

Rapid Fusion, a UK-based technology specialist with Italy-based startup Nanoo, which will see additive manufacturing used to make complex concrete moulds.

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Humanoid robotics startup Figure AI finds its first customer

Robotics Automation News

The humanoid robotics startup Figure AI has found its first commercial customer, according to a post on LinkedIn. The companys founder and CEO, Brett Adcock, says it is exciting news, but did not reveal who the client is.

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Structural fabrication focus: Bolting or welding?

The Fabricator

Outside engineers cant know a structural fabricating shops strengths and weaknesses, so an in-house licensed engineer should design most of a structures connections.

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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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BMW and Yamaha back US firm Phoenix Tailings, which plans to decarbonise rare metals mining

E&T

BMWand Yamaha Motorhave invested in US-based rare earths processing startup Phoenix Tailings, which plans to open a $13m facility by June 2025.

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Pentagon Plastics hire two new Setter Technicians

Manufacturing Management

Pentagon are delighted to have welcomed Adam Abusetta and Dave Mayhead to the already strong team of plastic injection moulding technicians.

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UK must maintain 2030 ban on hybrid cars or become a ‘laughing stock’, experts warn

E&T

Labour has been urged to ban the sale of new hybrid cars by 2030 amid concerns that their continued availability will damage the UKs shift to electric vehicles.

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Bournemouth University scientists develop self-repairing plastic

Manufacturing Management

A new study has made advances in the development of plastic that can fix itself after it has been cracked or broken into pieces.

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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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Canadian Solar signs major agreements with Sunraycer Renewables for solar and energy storage projects

Canadian Manufacturing

Canadian Solar has executed three significant agreements with Sunraycer Renewables, an Annapolis, Maryland-based renewable energy platform. These include battery energy storage supply and commissioning agreements for two projects in Texas, as well as the purchase of up to 2 GWp of high-efficiency solar modules for various Sunraycer projects. As per the agreements, e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar’s subsidiary specializing in the design, manufacturing and integration of battery energy storage syst

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ADS Group reports lowest demand for aircrafts in November since 2020

Manufacturing Management

Commercial aircraft orders fell 65% in November 2024 to just 79, representing the lowest demand for aircraft in the month since 2020, reports ADS Group.

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Stark Aerospace expanding in Mississippi

The Fabricator

Global aerospace and defense company Stark Aerospace is expanding in Columbus, Miss.

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Hapman Launches CablePro™ Tubular Drag Conveyor

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Innovative solution designed for gentle, efficient conveyance of food and delicate products

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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?