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Implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles In CNC Machining

Manufacturing Tomorrow

In the rapidly evolving world of manufacturing, companies are constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality. One proven approach to achieving these objectives is the implementation of Lean Manufacturing Principles. Lean manufacturing, a system that emphasizes value creation while minimizing waste, has gained widespread recognition for its ability to streamline operations and reduce costs.

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What You Need to Know About Robot End of Arm Tooling

Automation World

End of arm tooling is more than just a robot attachment its a critical factor of automation.

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Motion strengthens national footprint with Wittenbaker acquisition

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Motion Australia By integrating Wittenbaker Engineering Services, Motion Asia Pacific enhances its ability to serve Australias heavy industries, with a strong focus on supporting mining, utilities, and bulk materials handling through expanded bi-coastal operations. Editorial Contributors from Wittenbaker, & Motion: Ryan K, Heath F, Wayne Wittenbaker, Harrison H In a bold move for Australias heavy industries, Motion Asia Pacific has acquired Wittenbaker Engineering Services, a leading

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The Bot Company, led by Kyle Vogt, brings in another $150M

Robotics Business Review

Kyle Vogt, then president and CTO of Cruise, delivered a keynote at the 2019 Robotics Summit & Expo. The Bot Company — led by former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt — has raised $150 million in new funding, according to Reuters. While the company has yet to reveal a service robot prototype, this latest funding puts its valuation at $2 billion. The latest funding round includes participation from Greenoaks, a San Francisco-based global investment firm.

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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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UK’s First Retrofit Private 5G Network in Large-scale Manufacturing Facility Goes Live

i4.0 today

The private 5G network installed at JLRs Solihull site as part of the 5G Innovation Regions (5GIR) Advanced Manufacturing programme has now been successfully deployed. The project, which is being delivered by WM5G and is funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, will streamline JLRs operations, allowing for seamless, real-time data transmission that will transform its manufacturing processes.

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Modern Solutions for Legacy Systems: Exploring the 1336 PLUS II

DO Supply

In todays rapidly evolving digital landscape, modernizing legacy systems is an essential business imperative. For many industrial firms, legacy motion control systems are seen as holding back their initiatives and industrial processes. This is because legacy systems are generally inefficient, inflexible, costly to maintain, less secure, and ill-suited to meet the demands of present-day automation applications, such as lower operating costs with higher performance, application versatility, and gr

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Bota Systems gets hands-on with haptic teleoperation at Robotics Summit

Robotics Business Review

Bota Systems , a provider of force sensing technology, will be exhibiting at the Robotics Summit & Expo , the premier event for robotics developers. The event takes place April 30-May 1, 2025 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Attendees can visit Booth 538 to experience live demonstrations of the multimodal force-torque sensing platform of Bota for enabling safe and precise interaction for robotic systems.

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ENCY Software and DAMRC partner to advance robotic machining technologies

Robotics Automation News

ENCY Software, a European developer of innovative CAD/CAM/OLP solutions for automating CNC machine and industrial robot programming, and the Danish Advanced Manufacturing Research Center (DAMRC), a non-profit research organization dedicated to enhancing manufacturing productivity, are excited to announce their new partnership.

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AI-Driven DevOps Frameworks Take Centre Stage at Eficode’s ‘The Future of Software’ Conference

i4.0 today

According to Eficode, Europe’s leading DevOps solutions provider, 2025 will be “The Year of AI Productivity,” with businesses increasingly adopting Generative AI to achieve substantial competitive advantages. Realising these benefits requires robust and flexible DevOps frameworks, enhanced by AI capabilities. “DevOps is rapidly embracing automation through Infrastructure-as-Code and Generative AI.

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Flexiv Robotics expands operations in Singapore

Robotics Automation News

Flexiv, a developer of general-purpose robotics solutions, is expanding its operations in Singapore, which the company describes as a key market because the country is committed to adopting cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity.

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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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AM SOLUTIONS TO SHOWCASE CUTTING-EDGE POST-PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES AT RAPID + TCT 2025

Manufacturing Tomorrow

With a broad portfolio of automated finishing solutions, AM Solutions is a key enabler of scalable additive manufacturing (AM) for production applications, helping manufacturers transition to full-scale production with cost-effective, high-quality solutions. The company is rapidly expanding its presence in the U.S. market with a fully equipped 300,000 sq. ft. facility, providing post-processing solutions tailored for industrial AM users.

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Dizolve unveils new manufacturing facility in N.B.

Canadian Manufacturing

Dizolve Group Corp. New Manufacturing Facility (CNW Group/Dizolve Group Corporation) MONCTON Dizolve, a manufacturer of dissolvable laundry and cleaning sheets, opens a new 72,000 sf manufacturing facility in Moncton, New Brunswick. “Dizolve is proud to lead the way in sustainable cleaning innovation,” said Ken Reid, CEO of Dizolve. “Our new facility not only exponentially increases our manufacturing capacity but also showcases our commitment to advanced manufacturing practice

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National Grid says Heathrow had enough power capacity despite substation fire

E&T

Britains electricity transmission network was capable of providing enough power to Heathrow Airport to keep it operating despite a fire at a substation that forced it to close for nearly 24 hours last week, National Grids CEO has said.

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JLR’s Recruitment Drive: 150 Technicians Needed for EVs

Manufacturing Management

JLR's recruitment drive seeks 150 technicians. Apply now to join their growing electric vehicle manufacturing team.

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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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European start-up set to launch orbital rocket from Norwegian spaceport today

E&T

Isar Aerospace to launch its first test flight mission, Going Full Spectrum, from Andya Spaceport in Norway later today.

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Growth Plans for the Semiconductor Sector in Wales

Manufacturing Management

The Welsh Government is going forward with its plans to expand the semiconductor sector in Newport, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething announced.

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The Untapped Opportunity in B2B Digital Commerce for Mid-Market Manufacturers

Industry Week

In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, we discover opportunity around digital commerce for mid-market manufacturers.

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Scotland’s £5M Investment in Bio-Based Manufacturing

Manufacturing Management

Bio-Based Manufacturing initiatives in Scotland have received a 5 million funding boost through Innovate UKs Launchpad programme.

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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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View From My Shop: The Challenge of a One-Man Machine Shop

Modern Machine Shop

For Mason Montalvo at Montalvo Machine, the point of starting a machine shop on his own was not the prospect of profit, but the chance to commit himself to manufacturing challenges in his own way. “I think if I was in it for the money, I wouldn’t have kept doing this,” he says. “But I’m not in it for the money; I’m in it for the challenge.” Montalvo began his shop in part because the challenge excited him.

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What are Interposing Relays in Control Circuits?

Control.com

An interposing relay is an interface between a control system and a higher power circuit to provide isolation or amplification of mismatched voltage and current from a control to a load circuit.

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PostProcess Technologies Launches DEMI X 200 Plus: An Automated All-in-One Resin Cleaning Solution for 3D Printed Parts

Manufacturing Tomorrow

This fully automated compact system is designed to integrate into manufacturing facilities, dental labs, and service bureaus, offering an unprecedented all-in-one workflow for post-processing resin 3D printed parts.

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Energy-Efficient SMA Gripper Revolutionizes Industrial Robotics

Control.com

Saarland Universitys SMA-based gripper cuts energy use by 90%, offering a sustainable alternative to pneumatic grippers for automation and manufacturing.

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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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SymphonyAI Brings Predictive, Generative, and Agentic AI to the Edge for Actionable Real-time Industrial Decision-Making, Predictive Maintenance, and Optimized Process Control

Manufacturing Tomorrow

New SymphonyAI Capabilities on Microsoft Azure IoT Operations Debut at Hannover Messe

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Odd Burger Corporation halts U.S. expansion plans

Canadian Manufacturing

LONDON — Odd Burger Corporation, a vegan fast-food restaurant chain and food manufacturer, announces that its U.S. expansion plans are being halted amid escalating political tensions between Canada and the U.S. On March 10th, 2025, the Company announced a strategy to deal with tariffs and raise capital to invest in its U.S. expansion, however, those expansion initiatives and investment plans are not moving forward at this time.

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Tolomatic Showcases Latest Servo Linear Actuators at Automate 2025: Booth #7004

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Tolomatic Inc., an industry leader in innovative linear motion systems, will be showcasing its latest servo linear actuators at Automate 2025. Featuring an integrated servo motor, Tolomatic servo linear actuators are ideal for applications where dynamic movement, precise positioning and force repeatability are a priority.

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MESA Announces Launch of MES/MOM Refresher Programs

Gary Mintchell

This news comes from Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) International promoting its education programs. If you are involved in manufacturing software, you might find these beneficial. Over the years, Ive heard good things about the courses. Im not as involved with MESA as I was for yearslots of changes. This program is perhaps the best value from the organization.

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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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FLIR Si1-LD Acoustic Imaging Camera for Compressed Air Leak Detection Offers Higher Performance at Accessible Price Point

Manufacturing Tomorrow

New Acoustic Imaging Camera Helps Professional Inspectors Locate Smaller Compressed Air Leaks Faster and More Accurately

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igus at Hannover Messe 2025

Design World

Demonstrating its dedication to innovation and sustainability, igus will present environmentally friendly technologies at Hannover Messe 2025. The motion plastics specialist will showcase its new PTFE-free materials, cable carriers made from recycled materials, and newly developed dry cleanroom certification for its e-chain cable carriers developed in collaboration with Fraunhofer IPA.

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RS and Schneider Electric facilitate smart manufacturing

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Schneider Electrics Lexium product portfolio, available at RS, makes it easy and economical for small- and medium-sized industrial organizations to deploy cobots as part of fully integrated smart manufacturing solutions designed to improve process quality, productivity, efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

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Implementing reliable warehouse communications

Design World

Data drives decisions. The modern warehouse depends on the seamless data flow across various systems from inventory tracking to AGV route optimization and supply chain visibility. This data is more than a nice to have it gives design engineers valuable insights across the manufacturing operations helping identify bottlenecks, prevent system shutdowns, and boost… The post Implementing reliable warehouse communications appeared first on Design World.

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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?