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9.5 mm potentiometer with four-section ganging and 1kΩ – 1000 kΩ resistance range

Design World

Same Skys Motion & Control Groupannounced two new rotary potentiometer series offering ganging up to four sections. Housed in a 9.5 mm package, the PTN09X and PTN09SX series feature resistance ratings from 1 up to 1000 k, shaft lengths of 15, 20, or 25 mm, and D-cut, knurled, or slotted shaft styles. Ideal for control […] The post 9.5 mm potentiometer with four-section ganging and 1k – 1000 k resistance range appeared first on Design World.

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New Mobile Collaborative Robot Combines High-Payload Autonomous Mobility and Precision Robotics Arm

Gary Mintchell

You got peanut butter in my chocolate; no, you got chocolate in my peanut butter. This didnt come to me because I just ate a dish of peanut butter chocolate ice cream. No, its because someone got their collaborative robot on someone elses autonomous mobil robot (AMR). OK, a stretch. But why not add to the capabilities of an AMR. Makes sense to me. Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) announced the MC600 mobile collaborative robot (cobot), the latest addition to its growing list of MiR Go Approved prod

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Using Modular Coding to Untangle Spaghetti Code

Automation World

Do you know how to handle the spaghetti code problem? Take this quiz to find out.

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Being right too soon about the Goal Tree went well for me

Chris Hohmann

Usually, being right too soon has detrimental effects. That is if others, your colleagues, your peers or supervisors aren’t ready to consider the possibility youre promoting. In my case, being right too soon about the Goal Tree went well for me, despite others not being ready to follow.

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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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Norstat announces SR E, SR E4C for E-Stop buttons, safety switches

Design World

Norstat now offers the SR E and SR E4C, safety interfaces for E-Stop buttons and safety switches. The ReeR SR E and SR E4C are safety interfaces for E-Stop buttons and safety switches that are equipped with selectable automatic or manual start/restart command. They utilize either screw terminal blocks or clamp terminal blocks and have… The post Norstat announces SR E, SR E4C for E-Stop buttons, safety switches appeared first on Design World.

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Keep Your Operators Safe With IDEM’s MLZ-M RFID Guard Locking Switch

Control.com

IDEM has introduced the MLZ-M RFID guard locking switch, designed to enhance safety in automated systems by incorporating advanced RFID technology.

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Boeing Invests $1 Billion to Boost 787 Production

Industry Week

The aim is to increase production of the 787 Dreamliner to 10 every month by 2026, Boeing said.

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North West SME manufacturers to benefit from £230k digital transformation funding boost

Manufacturing Management

Researchers at the University of Liverpool are working with Merseyside and Cheshire community groups on a new research project to address the rising flood risk across the region.

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Connected Worker Tech and AI, Technologies that Provide Fast Results

Industry Week

Industry leaders discuss the immediate impact of connected-worker systems and AI on manufacturing, offering insights into accelerating profits and efficiency.

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Jersey Shore Steel expands capacity by 25%

The Fabricator

Jersey Shore Steel, a steel mill manufacturer of precision angles and specialty shapes, has announced it is increasing capacity by 25%.

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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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Connected Worker Tech and AI, Technologies that Provide Fast Results

Industry Week

Industry leaders discuss the immediate impact of connected-worker systems and AI on manufacturing, offering insights into accelerating profits and efficiency.

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Warren Controls Announces Updates to ValveWorks® Program for Enhanced Sizing and Selection Process

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Free Online Tool Receives Significant Updates to Streamline User Experience and Expand Functionality

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DEI Dissent, Essential Agility and More Disruption Is on the Way: IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads

Industry Week

Also, why psychological safety is so important and the benefits of design thinking.

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Tube markets limp across 2024 finish line

The Fabricator

Looking for a bright spot in manufacturing numbers? Keep lookingthe latest figures paint a bleak picture for now.

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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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Opinion: Will autonomous cars ever gain regulatory approval to operate freely on public roads?

Robotics Automation News

The news that General Motors has decided to fold Cruise into its overall business should send shock waves through the industry. If Cruise cant do it, with all its money and giant parents backing, who can?

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

The Last Frontier: How Pumps Support Research Stations and Renewable Energy on Antarctica

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Registration opens for Powder Coating Week 2025

The Fabricator

PCIs Powder Coating Week 2025 returns to the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, Fla., April 14-16.

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Embotech receives $27 million in funding to expand its autonomous tow truck business

Robotics Automation News

Embotech, an innovator in autonomous driving solutions for industrial logistics, has received CHF23.5 million (approximately $27 million) in Series B funding to help the company scale its autonomous tow truck business. The company calls its solutions Automated Vehicle Marshalling (AVM) and Autonomous Terminal Tractor (ATT).

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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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AMS 2025 Highlights Big Changes in 3D Printing with Pivotal Speakers and Panels

Additive Manufacturing

2023 was filled with excitement around the potential mergers being pursued by industry stalwart Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS), leading to some of the most insightful conversations imaginable at Additive Manufacturing Strategies (AMS) 2024. Things have gotten even more complex, promising that AMS 2025 will be that much more fruitful. The roster for the show, including sponsors and speakers, has filled out substantially, foretelling the most eventful AMS to date.

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General Motors to shut down autonomous car developer Cruise despite $10 billion spend

Robotics Automation News

General Motors is planning to close down Cruise, its autonomous vehicle technology development business, after the startup had racked up expenses of approximately $10 billion while generating revenues of only $500 million.

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Huawei invests $413M into robotics subsidiary

Robotics Business Review

Huawei has made several moves recently that indicate robotics becoming a bigger priority for the company. | Source: Adobe Stock Huawei Technologies, a Shenzhen-based telecommunications provider, last week invested 3 billion yuan (about $413 million) into its subsidiary Dongguan Jimu Machinery. The South China Morning Post first reported this story. Huawei has not publicly disclosed the investment.

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AMADA WELD TECH Implements Advanced Blue Diode Laser Technology for Micro Welding Applications

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Revolutionizing Micro Welding with High-Brightness Blue Diode Lasers for Greater Efficiency and Precision in Challenging Materials

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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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Miliband outlines ‘ambitious reforms’ as part of the government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan

E&T

Labour has published a report setting out a roadmap for how to decarbonise the grid by 2030.

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Advanced Metallic Production and Processing Center coming to Detroit in 2025

The Fabricator

LIFT will introduce its new Advanced Metallic Production and Processing Center in 2025 in Detroit.

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IBM study shows that vehicles may be software defined and AI powered by 2035

Canadian Manufacturing

ARMONK The IBM Institute for Business Value published its latest ‘Automotive 2035’ study which reveals an industry grappling with an erratic transition away from current products and business models. The study highlights that over the next decade, 80% of new cars will have a powertrain that will be electrified to some extent, according to respondents.

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Predictions: Ultimation Industries forecasts five material handling trends for 2025

Robotics Automation News

Artificial intelligence and other smart technologies are expected to help boost operational efficiency Smart technologies such as robotics, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in material handling operations are expected to be among the top trends in 2025 for manufacturers, distributors and warehouses in their quest to improve operational efficiency, according to Ultimation Industries.

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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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Sanctuary AI provides update on its robot capabilities

Canadian Manufacturing

New robotic hand technology demonstrates in-hand manipulation (CNW Group/Sanctuary AI) VANCOUVER — Sanctuary AI, a robotics company, says it has achieved a technological milestone. The company’s 21 degrees of freedom (DOF) dexterous robotic hands can perform in-hand manipulation, which opens up a wide range of industrial fine manipulation tasks.

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Predictions: Innovations shaping warehouse automation in 2025

Robotics Automation News

By Theresa Macdonald, business development manager, Element Logic As we approach 2025, its clear that the warehouse sector is not just evolving; its undergoing a transformative shift. Rapid advancements in technology, paired with growing customer expectations and mounting environmental concerns, are reshaping how warehouses operate.

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CarbiCrete and Meta announce collaboration on low carbon concrete

Canadian Manufacturing

CarbiCrete and Meta have teamed up to try and accelerate the deployment of low carbon concrete (CNW Group/CarbiCrete Inc) MONTREAL — CarbiCrete, a firm involved in the decarbonization of concrete, announced a new carbon financing collaboration with Meta that will better enable the installation of CarbiCrete equipment at Canal Block, a block-maker in Ontario, and expand equipment capacity at Patio Drummond in Quebec, where CarbiCrete’s technology is currently being deployed commercial

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Simbe Robotics introduces ‘industry-first’ farm supply solution

Robotics Automation News

Simbe Robotics, the provider of in-store inventory robots and its proprietary Store Intelligence software, is expanding into farm supply with a partnership with Country Supplier. After a successful proof of value, Country Supplier, a farm and ranch retailer with stores across Idaho, Utah, Nevada and Arizona, will install Simbe technology across additional locations.

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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?