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Saronic raises $175M in Series B funding for autonomous surface vessels

Robotics Business Review

The Spyglass and Cutlass ASVs combine hardware, software, and AI to accomplish critical maritime missions. Source: Saronic Saronic Technologies last week said it had raised $175 million in Series B funding, placing its valuation at $1 billion. The designer and manufacturer of autonomous surface vessels, or ASVs, for defense missions said it plans to use the investment to accelerate its growth both domestically and internationally.

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Autodesk CAM Software Simplifies Part Programming

Modern Machine Shop

Autodesk Fusion receives multiple updates that impact three- and five-axis machining Source: Autodesk Inc. Autodesk Inc. is showcasing its complete portfolio of design and make products, including the release of Autodesk Fusion, a cloud-enabled software for designers and manufacturers. This year alone, there have been eight major releases of Fusion, delivering over 50 custom manufacturing features and 1,500+ improvements.

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Metal Mania highlights Wisconsin sculptors’ quick skills

The Fabricator

Teenagers and adults in southern Wisconsin demonstrated their metal fabrication and creative skills at Metal Mania, a sculpture competition held at Madison Area Technical College’s Fort Atkinson campus.

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Australia’s largest single military assistance package for Ukraine

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Kym Smith / Australian Defence Force The Federal Government has continued its support for Ukraine, with the 11 July announcement of Australia’s largest single military assistance package, worth nearly $250 million. The latest package of military assistance to Ukraine contained equipment from Australian Defence Force stocks, some of which was manufactured in Australia.

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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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Growing inflation in UK’s service-based economy was never going to be easy | Larry Elliott

The Guardian Manufacturing

High interest rates are needed to reduce wage inflation but productivity improvements are harder to chisel out I’m due a haircut and in the past week received a message from my barber containing the news that the price will be 10% higher than the last time I went for a trim. If I call in for a coffee on my way to work it will be a similar story. After recent price rises, I can expect to pay the thick end of £4 for a flat white.

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New collaboration set to accelerate Australia’s maritime autonomous capabilities

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Alkath Group Australian defence SME Alkath Group and UK-based MSubs have announced a new collaboration aimed at revolutionising maritime autonomous system capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. The collaboration paves the way for cost-effective and versatile uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) to be available for applications including defence, marine science and commercial offshore survey operations.

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Australian manufacturers behind HMAS Sydney’s successful Naval Strike Missile test

Manufacturer's Monthly

HMAS Sydney fires Royal Australian Navy’s first Naval Strike Missile during a SINKEX off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii as a part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Image: LSIS Daniel Goodman / Australian Defence Force HMAS Sydney – built at Osborne in South Australia – has conducted a successful firing of the Naval Strike Missile thanks to an array of partners and Australian company’s including Axiom Precision Manufacturing.

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ABB Launches OmniCore Next-Generation Robotics Control Platform

Metrology

The OmniCore platform, the result of more than $170 million of investment in next generation robotics, is a step change to a modular and futureproof control architecture that will enable the full integration of AI, sensor, cloud and edge computing systems to create the most advanced and autonomous robotic applications. The post ABB Launches OmniCore Next-Generation Robotics Control Platform appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Call for inclusive training approach revolutionises EV Education

Manufacturer's Monthly

teksomolika/stock.adobe.com In an effort to increase the impact of Australia’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) Centre of Excellence, independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are being urged to join the initiative. The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) emphasised the importance these independent providers play to deliver diverse, industry-aligned training solutions nationwide.

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Meltio Wire-Laser System Reduces Material Waste

Modern Machine Shop

The Meltio M600 wire-laser metal directed energy deposition system. Source: Meltio Meltio ’s M600 metal 3D printer features blue lasers, a large build volume and a fully inert chamber for the best material properties. The printer is designed to solve the problems of long lead times, costly stock-keeping and fragile supply chains. This wire-laser metal directed energy deposition (DED) system was conceived to introduce metal additive manufacturing (AM) to the world of industrial production o

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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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Construction has finished on 50 new Brisbane built buses

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: am/stock.adobe.com Queensland premier Steven Miles and Transport minister Bart Mellish have today celebrated the construction of 50 of 200 Queensland-made buses being delivered as part of a $133.8 million investment. The Queensland made buses are Euro 6 diesel buses on a Volvo chassis, and have been built by local workers at Volgren’s Eagle Farm manufacturing facility.

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U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Grow in May 2024 But Remain 12% Down From 2023

Metrology

New machinery orders were up nearly 22% from April 2024 and up 6.5% over May 2023. This is the first month in 2024 where the value of orders placed exceeded those of the same month the previous year. The post U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Grow in May 2024 But Remain 12% Down From 2023 appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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The manufacturing gateway to local, national and international markets

Manufacturer's Monthly

View of Thomastown Industrial Area and M80 Metropolitan Ring Road within the City of Whittlesea. Image: City of Whittlesea Strategically located less than 20 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, the City of Whittlesea has long been considered a manufacturing hub in Melbourne’s North. With its advantageous proximity to major roadways, rail networks and air links, key suburbs of Epping and Thomastown have a well defined history of playing a pivotal role in Victorian manufacturing.

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Verisurf Software Announces Inspection Planner Suite to Enhance Manufacturing Process Control

Metrology

Verisurf Software has introduced Inspection Planner Suite, the latest in a series of application suites. Inspection Planner provides an affordable solution with full-featured CAD capabilities, open device compatibility, and an optimized inspection and reporting process. The post Verisurf Software Announces Inspection Planner Suite to Enhance Manufacturing Process Control appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Top Tools for Injection Molding

Plastics Today

From nozzle leak-detection systems to precision-ground ejector pins, these recently introduced products promise to save injection molders time and money.

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The Importance of Eliminating Data Silos In Manufacturing

Metrology

In the rapidly advancing field of manufacturing, the integration of cutting-edge technologies is transforming how products are designed, produced, and inspected. Among these advancements, Metrology 4.0 stands out as a revolutionary approach that leverages data to enhance precision, efficiency, and quality. The post The Importance of Eliminating Data Silos In Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Fonon 3D Metal Printing Set To Revolutionize Maritime Manufacturing

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Shipbuilders Set To See Decisive Advantage With 3D Laser Metal Printing

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Mahr Acquires Optical Surface Metrology Company OptoSurf

Metrology

Mahr has announced that it has acquired the German company OptoSurf GmbH. Mahr expands its portfolio in the field of optical surface metrology and opens to its customers the unique potential for assessing tribological properties. The ability to measure surfaces extremely accurately and efficiently enables friction to be minimized, wear to be reduced and the efficiency of systems to be substantially improved.

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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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The Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Tunnel Gateway: Built for High-Speed Demands

Control.com

HMS Networks' new Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Anybus Tunnel Gateway are a dynamic duo that aims to boost reliability and security in the AMR and robotic manufacturing markets.

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Free APP Captures and Digitizes Industrial Procedures

Metrology

Taqtile, Inc. has created an exceptionally efficient, and absolutely free, tool for creating spatially anchored work instructions for use by deskless personnel in industrial and defense organizations – Manifest Maker. powerful new capabilities have been incorporated into Maker, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) to dramatically reduce the effort required to dynamically create step-by-step videos on complex procedures.

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New program to facilitate international partnerships for AUS Defence manufacturers

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: James Arup/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government is increasing export opportunities for the Australian defence industry through a significant expansion of the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program, with several local manufacturers to benefit. The Program is aimed at supporting Australian businesses to integrate into global supply chains, diversify their revenue, drive economies of scale and build resilience through exports.

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METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 22nd July

Metrology

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 22nd July appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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).