Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A little over a year ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted his 10-point plan to fix the “plastics crisis” on X. His positions may surprise you.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE , the leading analog/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, and SMART Photonics , the leading Indium Phosphide (InP) integrated photonics foundry, have announced a strategic collaboration. This collaboration intends to integrate X-FAB’s silicon photonics platform with SMART Photonics’ InP chiplets using micro-transfer printing (MTP) for heterogeneous integration, enabling new capabilities for datacom and telecom applications.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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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E&T

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The new stretchable display prototype features a 12-inch screen that stretches up to 18 inches, while maintaining clear, full-colour image quality.

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

AE Global will bring the Talk Trash packaging sustainability initiative to MJBizCon and manage the event’s waste.

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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?

Industry Week

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

After the two 737 MAX crashes, the entire 737 MAX fleet was grounded for more than 20 months for authorities to conduct an investigation.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Carbon Upcycling, Minnesota DOT and National Road Research Alliance (CNW Group/Carbon Upcycling Technologies Inc.) CALGARY — Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Inc. (Carbon Upcycling), involved in decarbonization and carbon capture & utilization (CCU) for hard-to-abate industries, along with, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) have completed a three-year study on the use of low-carbon cement in highways.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Mobile operator O2 has built a 4G mast on the remote Scottish island of South Uist as part of the government’s efforts to reach 100% coverage in ‘total not-spot’ areas.

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Industry Week

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

IndustryWeek parent company Endeavor Business Media publications report on virtual reality jobsite training, hurricane relief efforts and more.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies are only viable if the carbon sequestered is stored ‘durably’ for at least 1,000 years, a study has found.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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

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E&T

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Ofgem has approved five major new undersea energy links including three high voltage subsea interconnector cables linking Britain to overseas energy markets and Britain’s first two offshore hybrid assets: LionLink and Nautilus.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reports Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments in million square inches (MSI) for the third quarter of 2024. The chart shows quarterly data back to the second quarter of 2023 for comparison. MILPITAS — Worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 5.9% quarter-over-quarter to 3,214 million square inches (MSI) in the third quarter of 2024 and registered 6.8% growth from the 3,010 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year, the SEMI S

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The new Cisco Wi-Fi 7 access points are more than just upgrades. Our high-end 9176 and 9178 models represent a fundamental reimagining of what’s possible in wireless networking.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Learn more about why the Cisco Foundation invested in Carbon Reform, a startup with solutions that address both indoor air quality and energy efficiency, through its Regenerative Future Fund.

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Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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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Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

RS has announced a new addition to its supplier network to increase its product portfolio – Omega Engineering. Omega Engineering, part of the DwyerOmega family of brands, is an international, integrated, single-source supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions for industrial process measurement and control applications, including sensing, control, and monitoring technologies.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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Motion Control Tips

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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