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With Rockwell Automation’s Emulate3D digital twin software, users can identify potential control issues preemptively, saving valuable time and resources during implementation. | Source: Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces (APIs) into its Emulate3D digital twin software. Rockwell Automation said this integration will enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence (AI) and physics-based simulation technology.
Image: Soonthorn/stock.adobe.com A recent public address underscored the role that regions like the Hunter play in revitalising Australia’s manufacturing. Announced in the Federal Budget 2024/25, the $22.7 billion Future Made in Australia investment package aims to secure industrial benefits and enhance the nation’s global economic standing through a transition to Net Zero.
Trio Motion Technology has launched Motion-PLC, a new class of machine controller that combines motion, robotics, and logic. Motion-PLC provides Trio’s advanced motion control performance with the functionality and simplicity of a PLC to reduce the cost and complexity of machine design. The new controller combines multi-axis motion control and IEC language programming with Trio’s… The post Trio launches Motion-PLC to reduce cost and complexity of machine design appeared first on Design Wor
Image: Capral Aluminium Capral has successfully trialled the recycled-content billet supplied by Rio Tinto at Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL), using 50 to 100 tonnes of post-production aluminium scrap from its Bremer Park extrusion plant in Southeast Queensland. The scrap was remelted and cast into billets, resulting in a new product with a minimum of 20 per cent recycled content.
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
AJAX — The Ontario government says they are building over 1,300 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in small and medium-sized communities, marking a milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province. As the province continues to see substantial job creation and investment in the growing EV and EV battery manufacturing sector, these new charging stations hope to provide
Image; GME Bringing together C4I capabilities from across Australia and South Korea, GME, Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) and Hanwha Systems have signed a three-way Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement will see the three parties working together to explore a range of manufacturing and technology transfer opportunities for the Australian Defence market around C4I (command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence) opportunities.
Rockwell Automation is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces into its Emulate3D digital twin software to enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence and physics-based simulation technology. Rockwell explains in a press statement that digital twins enhance equipment development and control testing through simulation models and emulation, reducing startup time and risk.
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Rockwell Automation is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces into its Emulate3D digital twin software to enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence and physics-based simulation technology. Rockwell explains in a press statement that digital twins enhance equipment development and control testing through simulation models and emulation, reducing startup time and risk.
Image: James Arup/stock.adobe.com The WA Government is inviting small to medium enterprises from the defence and space sectors to submit an expression of interest to attend Avalon 2025 as either a Co-exhibitor or Rover. The Avalon Australian International Airshow is a global business, defence and aviation event, attracting senior aerospace, defence and civil aviation industry, military and government decision-makers from around the world. “Western Australia’s defence industry contin
Wi-Fi 7 offers faster speeds, lower latency, and enhanced performance, enabling businesses to handle growing data demands and support advanced applications like AR, IoT, and telemedicine. The convergence of Wi-Fi 7 and 5G, along with OpenRoaming, ensures seamless, reliable connectivity across industries, improving operational efficiency and customer experiences.
Image: CSIRO Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has announced the appointment of Dr Jen Taylor as executive director of Future Industries. In this role, Dr Taylor will help drive innovation across multiple areas, including health, agriculture, biosecurity and manufacturing. On announcing the appointment, CSIRO chief executive Dr Doug Hilton said Taylor had an impressive track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovation across a broad spectrum of agricultural researc
Brightpick’s Autopickers automate both mobile manipulation and each picking tasks. | Source: Brightpick Brightpick today announced that it has raised an additional $12 million in a mix of equity and debt funding. The company said it will primarily use the new funding to support the deployment of robots and artificial intelligence in the U.S., which is expected to generate 50% of its revenue in 2024.
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.
Aheadd® CP1 fan blade printed using laser powder bed fusion. The part, produced on a Velo3D Sapphire printer, measures 300 mm in diameter and is shown in its as-printed condition. With weight-reduction being a priority for industries such as motorsports and aerospace, many manufacturers have recently turned to the lightweight aluminum-silicon-magnesium based alloys, such as F357 and AlSi10Mg, when 3D printing parts for everything from race cars to rockets.
Trio Motion Technology has launched Motion-PLC, a new class of machine controller that combines motion, robotics, and logic. Motion-PLC provides Trio’s advanced motion control performance with the functionality and simplicity of a PLC to reduce the cost and complexity of machine design. The new controller combines multi-axis motion control and IEC language programming with Trio’s […] The post New Motion-PLC combines motion and logic, reducing cost and complexity of machine design appeared
Ascento AG launched the latest generation of its two-wheeled autonomous security robot called Ascento Guard 2.0. Enhancements in this new platform include integrated cameras and spotlights three times brighter than its predecessor. The new cameras provide better nighttime visibility than in the mobile robot’s the first generation. They can detect people at twice the distance in front and five times further on the sides and rear.
Programming the TruArc welding cobot is easy. More welding production can be achieved with the same number of available hands, and employees can be cross trained to tackle different fabrication steps in a much shorter timeframe without a complicated apprenticeship. Within the last few years collaborative robots, or cobots for short, have become more and more commonplace in manufacturing operations.
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.
Prima Additive at Formnext 2024 – Prima Additive will showcase its advanced metal additive manufacturing solutions, focusing on industrial scalability and automation in Hall 12.0, Booth E81. New Theme: “Scaling AM for Industrial Production” – Highlighting Prima Additive’s commitment to transforming additive manufacturing for large-scale applications, including fully automated systems now serving the automotive industry.
While Johnson & Johnson has mostly kept its Ottava surgical robot under wraps, it said the system offers surgical teams the freedom and flexibility to adapt to clinical workflows and individualize patient needs. | Source: Adobe Stock Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted its Ottava surgical robot investigational device exemption, or IDE.
Google Cloud has become one of the “who’s who of cloud suppliers and world-famous manufacturers” that have joined the OPC’s newly launched Cloud Initiative, according to the OPC Foundation. OPC, also known as the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA), is a machine-to-machine communication protocol used for industrial automation and developed by the OPC Foundation.
ORO-MEDONTE — The Ontario government is launching the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream starting November 29, with over $74 million in available funding to build, expand and retrofit training facilities for workers in the trades, including construction, manufacturing technology and health care. The government says they are also investing nearly $5 million from the first round of the SDF Capital Stream with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) to bu
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.
Brain Corp, a developer of software for robots, says its fleet of over 37,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), powered by the BrainOS Robotics Platform, has now “autonomously covered more than 250 billion square feet of space globally”.
BrainOS powers the new Dane AIR 2 retail inventory robot. Source: Brain Corp Mobile robot fleets are continuing to scale, as is the technology to support them. Brain Corp. today announced that its fleet of more than 37,000 autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, has now covered more than 250 billion sq. ft. of space globally. The San Diego, Calif.-based company said the milestone indicates that industries around the world are continuing to adopt automation to optimize their operations and address wor
The robotics and automation sector is exploding with potential. Industries everywhere – from manufacturing to healthcare – are embracing robots and automation to streamline processes, cut costs, and boost productivity. For investors, this wave of tech-driven change means opportunities to tap into growth.
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).
ANYbotics, a Switzerland-headquartered industrial inspection robotics company, has opened an office in Silicon Valley, USA. The company says the move will help it to “further advance autonomous inspection in North America”.
Scientists from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory used AI-generated images to train a robot dog in parkour, without real-world data. Parkour is a non-competitive physical discipline where participants move through an environment using their bodies to overcome obstacles – basically like navigating an obstacle course.
The Honeywell-Google Cloud partnership combines the companies’ respective technologies to increase industry-wide automation and upskill the workforce via a new AI-powered solution.
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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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