Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 3, 2025
From left to right: NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter, Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid, and Waymo’s latest autonomous vehicle. | Source: NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, and Waymo With 2024 in the rearview mirror, we’re looking back at some of the biggest robotics trends of the year. While the year was full of exciting innovations and new technologies, we also saw the industry weather dips in funding and slower sales.
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 3, 2025
OPSWAT Acquires Leader in Advanced Data Diode Technology to Strengthen Cyber Defenses for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity was a top topic for the past couple of years. I anticipate it being a top topic for the foreseeable future. One sub-trend has been market consolidation through acquisition. This news concerns OPSWAT acquiring Fend Inc. to broaden their offering in the Data Diode technology space.
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Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 3, 2025
Humanoid robots are getting more agile and potentially more useful. LimX Dynamics Inc. today released a video (see above). It shows a full-sized humanoid lying down, doing parallel squats, rotating at the waist, and lifting itself into a standing position by rotating its legs in a way that human hips cannot. “With ongoing advancements in system engineering, @LimXDynamics full-size humanoid robot features a hollow actuator design and high torque-density actuators, enabling full-body balanc
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) and DHL Supply Chain have taken a significant step towards transforming freight transportation with the launch of autonomous operations in the United States. The operations will be enabled by the purpose-built, production-ready Volvo VNL Autonomous which is powered by the Aurora Driver.
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
The Guardian Manufacturing
JANUARY 3, 2025
Factory closures highlight the turbulent shift to a green economy, exposing political challenges and the urgent need for a equitable move to net zero One of the biggest political battles of the future began to take shape in 2024, yet it did not centre on Westminster. Instead, try Grangemouth in central Scotland, Port Talbot in south Wales and Luton in the south of England.
Automation World
JANUARY 3, 2025
Are you familiar with the key strategies involved in boosting manufacturing operations? Find out with this quiz.
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Automation World
JANUARY 3, 2025
Are you familiar with the key strategies involved in legacy machinery optimization? Find out with this quiz.
E&T
JANUARY 3, 2025
While Tesla dominates the electric vehicle (EV) market, Chinas BYD has reported that it sold more pure electric cars than Tesla in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Control.com
JANUARY 3, 2025
Behold Weidmller's Powercrimper Vario, a semi-automated electric crimping machine designed for efficiency, flexibility, and safety in panel building. It ensures perfect, reliable connections.
Industry Week
JANUARY 3, 2025
Navigating the global economy is increasingly complex, but there are ways to simplify doing business.
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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.
Automation Mag
JANUARY 3, 2025
Zebra Technologies is acquiring Photoneo , a developer and manufacturer of 3D machine vision solutions. The company shares in a press statement that this acquisition will further strengthen its presence in the fast-growing 3D segment of the machine vision market. Zebra Technologies explains that combining Photoneos 3D machine vision solutions with Zebras advanced sensors, vendor-agnostic software and AI-based image processing capabilities will allow customers to benefit from an expanded portfoli
Industry Week
JANUARY 3, 2025
The decision was left with Biden after a U.S. government panel failed to reach a consensus in late December on whether U.S. Steel's acquisition by Nippon Steel threatened Washington's national security.
E&T
JANUARY 3, 2025
A lidar-equipped robot that can create detailed 3D models of its surroundings has been developed by researchers who believe it could be used to assess areas deemed too dangerous for humans.
Manufacturing Management
JANUARY 3, 2025
Dr John Lazar CBE FREng, President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, has received a Knighthood in His Majesty The Kings New Year Honours List for services to engineering and technology.
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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.
MRPEasy
JANUARY 3, 2025
Inventory carrying costs can quietly drain your profits. Knowing what these costs areand how to reduce themcan make a big difference for your business. In this guide, well explain inventory carrying cost, how to calculate it, and share simple strategies to help you save money and boost your bottom line. What is inventory carrying cost? […] The post What Is Inventory Carrying Cost And How to Reduce It?
Manufacturing Management
JANUARY 3, 2025
Zebra Technologies, a digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, announced it intends to acquire Photoneo, a developer and manufacturer of 3D machine vision solutions.
Industry Week
JANUARY 3, 2025
Navigating the global economy is increasingly complex, but there are ways to simplify doing business.
Manufacturing Management
JANUARY 3, 2025
The UK Manufacturing PMI dropped to 47.0 in December, an 11-month low, indicating a deepening sector downturn.
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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.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 3, 2025
Bombardier has announced the addition of Bettina Fetzer to its board of directors. Fetzer is vice-president of digital and communications at MercedesBenz AG. She joined the company in 2004, and after working in various positions within Daimler AG and its subsidiaries, she became head of global communications at MercedesBenz in 2015. Thereafter, she was appointed youngest vice-president at MercedesBenz in 2018 and became the first female chief marketing officer of the company.
Manufacturing Management
JANUARY 3, 2025
JCB has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty King Charles III as manufacturers of construction and agricultural equipment.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 3, 2025
Multimatic, a global enterprise that supplies components, systems, and engineering services to the automotive industry, has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in PKM Consulting, a supplier and service provider of advanced racing dampers. PKM Consulting is joining Multimatic as an autonomous division of its Special Vehicle Operations Group and will reportedly become responsible for all racing damper operations by 2027, with full support from Multimatic and complete access to its res
The Fabricator
JANUARY 3, 2025
Kurimoto Ltd. has introduced a three-roll bending machine that simplifies plate metal bending to fabricate cylindrical parts in one-third the typical operating time.
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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).
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 3, 2025
Richardson International, headquartered in Winnipeg, is undertaking a significant expansion project at its South Sioux City, Nebraska oat mill and processing facility. The investment will reportedly more than double the sites granola packaging capabilities, enabling the company to increase production and better meet evolving customer needs. According to the company, the project will incorporate the latest advancements in automation technology.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 3, 2025
Antes de iniciar su carrera como consultor de manufactura esbelta, Gary Conner pas aos en un taller de chapa metlica de precisin. Las lecciones en el departamento de prensas de hace tantos aos se siguen aplicando actualmente.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 3, 2025
Universal Matter recently concluded an equity financing round of up to USD $20 million led by NewTech Investment Holdings and joined by Westlake Innovations, a subsidiary of Westlake Corporation, and others, opening up new global collaboration opportunities. The investment will be instrumental for enabling the company to expand its graphene-based dispersions capacity which will be deployed for servicing both existing and new customers in its target markets.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 3, 2025
Discover how your organization stacks up in the current job market with insights from Steve Zerio, Partner at Triumph Partners and a member of FMAs Management Advisory Council. He will delve into the findings from FMA's 2024 Salary/Wage and Benefit Survey, highlighting emerging trends in.
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?
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Denso and onsemi are strengthening their long-term relationship to support the procurement of autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies. For over 10 years, onsemi has been supplying Denso with the latest intelligent automotive sensors to enhance ADAS and AD performance.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
JANUARY 3, 2025
P&R Measurement is set to unveil AI-empowered precision solutions and interactive innovations at CES 2025, showcasing its vision to empower global innovators and drive the future of intelligent manufacturing.
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Kuka robotic arms took centre stage at a spectacular rock concert performed by Stromae, whose shows have been described by music media as avant garde and immersive.
DO Supply
JANUARY 3, 2025
The Kinetix 6200 Drive series is well known for its sophisticated motion control features, which provide accuracy, adaptability, and efficiency. It offers both standard and high-level motion control and seamlessly integrates with different industrial systems, making it one of the best choices for different automation environments. The crucial steps for properly installing and configuring your Kinetix 6200 drive system are covered in this article.
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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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