Tue.Aug 20, 2024

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Nvidia Microservices Target Humanoid Robot Development

Automation World

To accelerate humanoid robot development, Nvidia is providing robot manufacturers, AI model developers and software makers with a suite of services, models and computing platforms to develop, train and build the next generation of humanoid robots.

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How To Read Data Reports

Gary Mintchell

Here’s a good reason to carefully read what data purveyors and analysts give you. This is from Martin of Newsworthy Data. He’s a data scientist. First off, this is negative in tone, which is thought to be newsworthy (unstated, but true). 2024 Tech Layoffs He uses emotionally laden words… revealing the technology firms that have slashed the most jobs in 2024 so far.

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ABB Baldor-Reliance Motors Earn Energy Star Award

Automation World

The U.S. EPA’s 2024 Energy Star Emerging Technology Award recognizes products that meet stringent performance criteria in specific categories.

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MassRobotics Accelerator opens to second round of startup applications

Robotics Business Review

Members of the first MassRobotics Accelerator cohort celebrate at the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo. Much of the most impactful support for robotics startups happens at the local level. MassRobotics today announced the launch of its second MassRobotics Accelerator in partnership with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. After the success of the inaugural program, the partners said the upcoming accelerator will support robotics entrepreneurs with programming, mentorship, and immersion in

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Industrial Maintenance: How AI Can Predict Failures Before They Happen

Control.com

Predicting when maintenance should occur isn’t simply a matter of getting on board with the latest trend, it can save many thousands of dollars in lost downtime and unnecessary parts and labor.

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Australian built XL-AUV ‘Ghost Shark’ arrives in the United States

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: House of Kitch Anduril’s advanced Extra-Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle, Ghost Shark, has arrived in the United States for the first time to enable collaboration with U.S partners. Designed and built in Australia, this Ghost Shark arrived in the United States via trans-pacific flight by a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17A, showcasing its rapid and agile expeditionary capabilities.

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Lego’s latest campaign encourages fans to pass on their bricks

E&T

The Lego Group has launched a new ‘made to be played’ campaign, inspiring fans and families to pass on their bricks to the next generation.

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Registration for advanced manufacturing event announced at Rockhampton business

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Sasint/stock.adobe.com Queensland manufacturing minister Glenn Butcher took to the premises of Rockhampton-based All Industries Group to announce that registrations are open for the annual Inside Advanced Manufacturing event. The event will see leading advanced manufacturers from across Queensland opening their doors from 2 to 13 September to showcase advanced industry technologies.

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China is five years behind the West in chipmaking, report finds

E&T

China is about five years behind the market leaders in global chip manufacturing technology, a report from US think tank ITIF has claimed.

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Guide to Agile Manufacturing and Its Advantages

Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.

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Submarine camp introduces kids to maritime fabrication

The Fabricator

Students get the chance to see what maritime manufacturing is all about as part of the Building Giants Submarine Manufacturing Camp in Mansfield, Ohio.

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ARENA renewables startup showcase returns

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Panumas/stock.adobe.com The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced that the 2024 ARENA Renewables Startup Showcase will return for a fifth year, with the gala to be held in Sydney on Thursday, 21 November. Applications are now open for early-stage founders in the renewables, clean tech and climate tech sectors to be featured at this event.

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FAA announces $291m investment to boost development of clean aviation technologies

E&T

The US government’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is allocating $291m to projects that will help the country reach its net zero greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by 2050.

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New food grade cylinder – a notch above the rest

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: SMC Corporation SMC Corporation has now added a rod-type electric actuator to its range – specifically designed for the food manufacturing industry. Complete with a IP69K protection from dust and water jets, stainless steel external parts and an NSF-H1 food grade rating, the HF2A-LEY series answers to the rigorous requirements of one of the largest manufacturing sectors in both Australia and New Zealand.

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A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing

Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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Webinar: Learn about software and systems to enable the intelligent warehouse

Robotics Business Review

Learn about the latest software, robots, and drones for the intelligent warehouse in this week’s webinar. Source: Adobe Stock Tracking mobile robots or monitoring inventory are only parts of the challenge for the intelligent warehouse. As robotics and the accompanying software stack continue to evolve, warehouse operators have more tools to orchestrate and optimize multiple types of robots, as well as human associates.

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Australia’s first ride-share space mission takes flight

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: wowinside/stock.adobe.com Five NSW start-ups at the cutting edge of space technology are celebrating following the successful launch of Australia’s first ride-share space mission, the Waratah Seed. The NSW Government backed Waratah Seed-1 satellite launched on Saturday 17 August carrying payloads from NSW startups to test and prove the functionality of their products in space.

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Securing Catalyst Center: ISO Certified

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

New security standards conformance for Catalyst Center highlights our team’s dedication to protecting your network and your data.

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VET Review final report aims to transform skills sector

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: industrieblick/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government has released the final report from the independent VET (Vocational education and training) Review Panel, marking a key milestone in its commitment to restoring the VET system in NSW. The announcement was made at the National Skills Week and emphasised the importance of skills development and vocational training in shaping the future workforce of the state.

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Advanced Traceability: Implementing Reliable, Compliant Tracking in Manufacturing

The rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. In the event of a defect, recall, or customer complaint, manufacturers must quickly identify and trace the affected parts and components, including their maintenance, installation, and purchase history – back to the purchase order.

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ISAGCA white paper explores zero trust outcomes using ISA/IEC 62443 standards for OT security

Automation Mag

The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) has released a white paper discussing the outcomes of the zero trust model for cybersecurity in the context of operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS). The new paper from ISAGCA, titled “ Zero Trust Outcomes Using ISA/IEC 62443 Standards ,” analyzes the use of the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards for zero trust in OT.

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SunCable receives major approval for flagship project

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Vadim/stock.adobe.com SunCable has received approval from the Federal Government for the Australian component of its flagship project, Australia-Asia Power Link (AAPowerLink). The project was assessed and approved by the Commonwealth minister for the Environment and Water under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC).

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Pilot Precision Motorized Slotter Optimizes CNC Broaching Operations

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Pilot Precision Products Pilot Precision Products is demonstrating its mini motorized slotter on a Tsugami M08 turning center with Y-axis. The slotter is available for purchase for use on Tsugami Swiss racks. Available in 15-mm and 25-mm strokes, the machine can make CNC broaching more efficient on small turret lathes and Swiss lathes because of its ability to handle internal and external keyway, as well as spline profiles in what is said to be shortened cycle times.

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Resources have served the NT well – time to grow further

Manufacturer's Monthly

Arctic Installations’ roof panels in production. Image: AMGC As a resident of the Top End, I, like many Territorians, am acutely aware of the economic impact from the mining and energy sectors on our way of life. More than a quarter of the Territory’s wealth is derived from mining and energy. These sectors are critically important, and we often miss out on many opportunities and economic dividends by not fully value-adding to these abundant resources.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Tesla faces lowest duty on Chinese-made cars exported to EU

The Guardian Manufacturing

The 9% tariff is much less than the up to 36.3% others face after investigation into Beijing’s ‘unfair’ subsidies of EVs Business live – latest updates Tesla will face a 9% levy on its Chinese-made cars exported to the EU, the European Commission has said, as it issued an update on its sweeping investigation into Beijing’s “unfair” subsidies of electric vehicles.

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£12m Applied Shipbuilding Academy opens in Glasgow

Manufacturing Management

A new £12 million state-of-the-art training facility has opened in Glasgow to ensure Scottish shipbuilding has a thriving workforce for generations to come, ADSAdvance reported.

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RoboBusiness: learn how remote interventions can accelerate robot deployments

Robotics Business Review

In the past, robotics companies turned to remote edge case handling either as a last step in the refinement of their product or not at all. Instead, they relied on customers to hire, train, and staff operators to be able to intervene when the robots fail. These groups typically do a small number of expensive pilot deployments with customers, with trained staff on-site to rescue the robots when they fail, and would spend years eliminating bugs before finally getting to 99.9999% reliability and be

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VXI Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Delivering Exceptional & Compelling CX Journeys & Customer Value with Its GenAI Digital Technologies

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SAN ANTONIO, TX. – 20 th August 2024 – Frost & Sullivan assessed the customer experience (CX) management services industry and, based on its analysis, recognizes VXI Global Solutions with the 2024 Asia-Pacific Customer Value Leadership Award. The company is a technology-driven business process outsourcing (BPO) and CX management services provider.

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The Project Clinic: Assessing Project Health, Planning, and Execution

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar

Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.

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Green Technology Metals secures AU$8M investment for lithium expansion

Canadian Manufacturing

EcoPro Innovation CEO Yoontae (Anthony) Kim, GT1 Managing Director Cameron Henry and Non-Executive Director Patrick Murphy at EcoPro Campus 3 in South Korea via GT1 PERTH — Green Technology Metals (GT1), a Canadian company focusing on lithium mining, signs a Framework Agreement and secured an AU$8 million investment from EcoPro Innovation, a South Korean producer of metals for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, as part of its expansion strategy.

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University formalises partnership with Manufacturing Technology Centre

Manufacturing Management

The University of Liverpool has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), a UK-based technology innovation centre, to further expand interactions across research disciplines and strategic innovation priorities.

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International Battery Metals names Iris Jancik as new CEO

Canadian Manufacturing

Iris Jancik, new CEO, IBAT. VANCOUVER and HOUSTON — International Battery Metals Ltd., announced its new CEO, Iris Jancik, has taken the helm of the company, effective Aug. 20, following her June 3 appointment. Jancik will be focused on expanding commercial deployment of IBAT’s patented modular direct lithium extraction (DLE) plants and engaging with potential partners and buyers.