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Seeq and AVEVA Partner to Provide Enterprise Data Management Services, Analytics and AI

Gary Mintchell

As a student of corporate strategy, I love to follow these increasingly closer dances of complementary companies. This one involves analytics developer Seeq and leading industrial software developer AVEVA. Seeq announced a strategic partnership with AVEVA. Core to the partnership is the native integration between the two companies’ platforms that will simplify access to operational data in context, enabling chemical, energy, metals, mining, and utility organizations to improve their operations a

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New Atlas video; Climbing to new heights in warehouse automation with BionicHive

Robotics Business Review

 The Robot Report Podcast · New Atlas video; Climbing to new heights in warehouse automation with BionicHive In Episode 170 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the latest video from Boston Dynamics showing Atlas electric humanoid in an autonomous material movement demo. The video shows Atlas moving automotive parts from one storage bin to another bin.

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Budget for growth but markets and supply chain matter

SMMT

This week’s Budget was the perfect moment for the Chancellor and her government to put a down payment on the UK’s future growth. After all, the automotive industry – a growth-driving, decarbonisation-critical sector in the midst of rapid technological change – has monumental growth potential in the near and long term. It was positive, therefore, that government reiterated its £2 billion commitment to automotive transformation funding as part of its modern Industrial Strategy, a commitment which

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AI-Driven OCR is Revolutionizing Manufacturing

Automation World

How optical character recognition combined with artificial intelligence is transforming quality control and compliance processes in manufacturing.

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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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Union urges striking Boeing workers to back improved pay offer

The Guardian Manufacturing

Members to vote on terms that include 38% rise, raising hopes of end to seven-week stoppage Striking Boeing staff have been urged by their union to vote for an improved contract offer that includes a 38% pay rise over four years, raising hopes of an end to the stoppage after more than seven weeks. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) that represents the 33,000 workers has endorsed the new deal, which also includes a bigger bonus for signing up, and will ballot

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Design World presents the 2024 LEAP Awards Winners: Connectivity

Design World

In its seventh year, Design World’s LEAP Awards showcase the best engineering innovations across several design categories. This wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and support of the engineering community. The editorial team assembles OEM design engineers and academics each year to create an independent judging panel. Below is their selection for this year’s LEAP […] The post Design World presents the 2024 LEAP Awards Winners: Connectivity appeared first on Design World.

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PI offers P-545 PInano piezo stage family

Design World

PI offers a series of piezo-flexure controlled nanopositioning stages for high-resolution microscopy and material science applications. The P-545 PInano piezo stage family is engineered for nanometer scale accuracy, high stability, and high scanning speed, by PI’s US design and manufacturing team in Hopkinton, MA. Performance-Driven Design for Ultra-Fine Control at the Nanoscale Built to provide […] The post PI offers P-545 PInano piezo stage family appeared first on Design World.

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Gremsy and HHLA Sky partner to offer industrial inspections with drones

Robotics Automation News

Gremsy, a provider of advanced gimbals and payloads, and HHLA Sky, a mobile robot management and automated drone inspection solutions company, have agreed a strategic partnership in the are aof industrial inspections.

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Magna International lowers guidance due to production decline of light vehicles

Canadian Manufacturing

Magna International Inc. cut its guidance for its full year after seeing its sales decrease last quarter amid a global production slump of light vehicles. In its outlook, the Ontario-based auto parts company said that it now expects total sales for 2024 between US$42.2 billion and US$43.2 billion, compared with earlier expectations for between US$42.5 billion and US$44.1 billion.

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Kivnon and ProLog Automation partner to expand German AGV market

Robotics Automation News

Kivnon, a provider of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and intralogistics solutions, has agreed a strategic partnership with ProLog Automation to accelerate the deployment of AGV solutions in the German market. This collaboration establishes ProLog Automation as Kivnon’s key partner for AGV projects and services in Germany.

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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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Best Manufacturing ERP Systems: Top Software Solutions for 2025

MRPEasy

Modern manufacturers need modern production management tools. Deciding on an ERP should involve a lot of comparison and analysis. In this post, we introduce six of the best manufacturing ERP systems you should shortlist for 2025. What is an ERP system? An ERP system is comprehensive business software designed to unify all business processes into […] The post Best Manufacturing ERP Systems: Top Software Solutions for 2025 appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Thousands more SME manufacturers to benefit from Made Smarter after Budget commitment

Manufacturing Management

Brian Holliday, Co-Chair of the Made Smarter Commission, and Donna Edwards, Programme Director for Made Smarter North West, hail ‘positive’ move.

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Dragos Acquires Network Perception to Advance OT Network Visibility

Control.com

The acquisition will combine the companies' complimentary cybersecurity products to enhance network security. Both companies will also benefit from combining their respective experience and customer base.

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WMEP Welcomes Annita Wozniak

WMEP

We are happy to welcome Annita Wozniak to the WMEP team! From day one, her infectious enthusiasm and genuine warmth have made a meaningful impact on our culture. Annita’s adaptability and talent for collaboration shine through as she engages with team members. We’re excited about the fresh perspectives she brings, and we look forward to [.] Read More. from WMEP Welcomes Annita Wozniak The post WMEP Welcomes Annita Wozniak first appeared on WMEP Manufacturing Solutions.

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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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Network Hacking Course Pairs with Cisco Modeling Labs

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

If you’ve ever been to Cisco Live and seen the booth with a display for you to pick locks, then you know about the Cisco Advanced Security Initiatives Group (ASIG). We are chartered with security testing and ethical hacking for all Cisco products and services, whether in the cloud or on-premises.

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Ontario appoints new CEO for Skilled Trades Ontario

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — The Ontario government appoints Candice White as the new Chief Executive Officer for Skilled Trades Ontario (STO), effective November 25, 2024. “It’s an honour to be appointed as the CEO for Skilled Trades Ontario,” said White. “I look forward to working with STO’s Board, its talented workforce and tradespeople across Ontario as we continue to modernize service delivery and advance world-class certification standards for the more than 1.3 million registered skilled tradespeople and app

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What is an Ad Exchange? A Beginner’s Guide to Programmatic Advertising

Robotics Automation News

There is just so much jargon in the advertising. Even terms such as ad exchange and programmatic advertising that companies like Attekmi provide as service – these concepts may sound complicated, but they are actually simpler than you think.

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TfL plans purpose-built solar farms to power London Underground

E&T

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking partners to build a network of purpose-built solar farms that will be used to power the London Underground.

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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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Opinion: Automation planning for employee safety in warehouses

Robotics Automation News

By Heico Sandee, founder and CEO of Smart Robotics Robotics and automation undoubtedly address several safety and efficiency challenges that warehouses have grappled with for years.

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Boeing Again Raises Offer to End Strike, Union to Vote Monday

Industry Week

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 has endorsed the new offer.

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Changing the Game for our Customers and Partners with One Cisco

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

In this new AI era, the technology landscape has forever changed how people and technology work across our physical and digital worlds. Learn how Cisco is strategically evolving how they do business – connecting the digital world to your most important asset, your people.

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India’s Chandrayaan-4 mission to Moon’s south pole planned for 2028 launch

E&T

India aims to launch its Chandrayaan-4 mission to the Moon’s south pole by 2028, bringing back 3kg of lunar samples.

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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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Expert takes structures skills to new heights at Airframe Designs

Manufacturing Management

An expert in structures is taking the expertise of aerospace company Airframe Designs to new heights as it grows its specialist services for its customers.

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Volvo Cars to buy out Northvolt from battery-making joint venture

E&T

Volvo Cars has released a statement declaring that it plans to take full ownership of Novo Energy, a joint venture between Volvo and the Swedish battery company Northvolt.

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ISM Report: Manufacturing PMI Registers Lowest Reading Since July 2023

Industry Week

11 out of 16 manufacturing industries reported contraction in October.

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NIST Industrial Wireless Team Supports Kick-off of the ASTM F45.04 Task Group on Mitigation of Interference in Wireless Communication Systems

NIST Manufacturing

NIST Industrial Wireless Systems Research Lead Dr. Richard (Rick) Candell participated in the kick-off meeting for the ASTM F45.

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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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Manufacturing Priorities for the Next President and Supercharging Battery Production: IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads

Industry Week

Also, addressing single points of failure and looking to Nevada for lithium.

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NIST Researchers Give Presentation on High-reliability Industrial Wireless Communications at IECON 2024

NIST Manufacturing

At the 50 th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society ( IECON 2024 ), Dr. Richard (Rick) Candell presented a collaborative effort between NIST and Intel, showcasing key advancements in industrial communications.

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NIST Research Leader Featured at IECON 2024 Industry Forum

NIST Manufacturing

At the 50 th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society ( IECON 2024 ) in Chicago, Illinois, Dr.

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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?