Tue.Dec 17, 2024

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The AI Capabilities Midsized Manufacturers Need

Automation World

Why a cloud-based ERP system could be the ideal onramp to AI for many industrial manufacturers.

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Slip Robotics picks up $28M for trailer loading/unloading robots

Robotics Business Review

SlipBot moves automotive parts for Nissan in Mississippi. Source: Slip Robotics For more than a century, truck trailers have been loaded and unloaded in the same way, leading to wasted time for drivers and dangerous bursts of activity for forklift operators. Slip Robotics today said it has raised Series B funding of $28 million as it offers to automate and accelerate truck loading and unloading with its SlipBots.

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Flexiv Robotics Participates in the Opening of the Stanford Robotics Center

Gary Mintchell

Ive recently heard of Flexiv Robotics and its Gecko Gripper. I thought I had written something, but evidently it didnt make the cut. This news regarded participating in the opening of the Stanford Robotics Center. This makes sense given that the companys four founders are alumni. The Stanford Robotics Center (SRC) is dedicated to advancing robotics across industries including logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, art, space exploration, and home automation.

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Without a Purpose-Built MES: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers Risk Contract Loss & Revenue Decline

iBASEt

Aerospace and Defense (A&D) manufacturers face unique challenges: constant design updates, strict quality and compliance standards. Likewise, Department of Defense (DoD) traceability requirements can make or break their ability to win government contracts. Additionally, managing significant production backlogs and optimizing limited capacity requires greater precision and efficiency than ever.

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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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Mbodi and T-Robotics are ABB Robotics’ AI Startup Challenge winners

Robotics Business Review

ABBs is working with T-Robotics and Mbodi to make robots more autonomous, intuitive, adaptive, and efficient. Source: ABB Robotics Artificial intelligence promises to make industrial robots smarter and easier to use, but innovators need help getting them there. ABB Robotics today named Mbodi and T-Robotics the winners of its 2024 ABB Robotics AI Startup Challenge.

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Kennametal Turning Tools Enhance Small Part, Medical Machining

Modern Machine Shop

Micro Boring Solid tooling. Source: Kennametal Inc. Kennametal Inc. is expanding its turning portfolio with inserts and cutting tools that broaden its machining capabilities in the small parts and medical machining space. TopSwiss Micro Boring Solid (MBS) tooling and KCU25B turning inserts are designed to improve output, enhance component quality, reduce errors and help users achieve accurate and clean results.

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Sanctuary AI’s hydraulic actuation brings human-level dexterity to general-purpose robots

Automation Mag

Sanctuary AI, a company on a mission to create human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots, has achieved a technological milestone on its path to mission success. The company shares in a press statement that its 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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PowRgrip Responds to Three Tooling Trends

Modern Machine Shop

Rego-Fix launched PowRgrip as a high-performance tooling system including toolholders, collets and clamping units that could handle tools ranging from 20 millimeters down to 3 millimeters. In the 20 years since, Rego-Fix has expanded the product line to keep up with changes in the manufacturing industry. Photo provided by MMS. When Rego-Fix first launched its PowRgrip tooling system in the early 2000s, it was a collection of toolholders, collets and clamping units that could handle tools ranging

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Shoulder Milling Cutter Line Expanded With Additional Sizes

Mold Making Technology

Source | Walter USA LLC Walter USA LLC has extended the Xtra-tec XT M5130 shoulder milling cutter line by adding 29 new inch sizes, increasing its offering to 119 tools. The extension of the inch line covers cutters using the 09, 12 and 16 mm insert sizes. The M5130 bodies using the 09 mm insert have added new sizes from 0.5 to 1.5 in., the M5130 bodies using the 12 mm insert is expanded with additional sizes from 1.0 up to 5.0 in., and the M5130 bodies using the 15 mm insert adds more choices f

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Partner Country Canada at HANNOVER MESSE 2025

Dinesh Mishra

Canada is Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2025 under the theme The futures here. At the worlds leading industry show, Canada will highlight its industrial strength in areas such as automation, energy, digital transformation, and green technology. More than 200 companies will showcase the nations talent, innovation and commitment to sustainable solutions.

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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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Marvel Over DC Voltage: Permanent Magnet vs. Field Wound Motors

Control.com

Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, well examine the differences between various types of field-wound and permanent magnet DC motors.

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The Lion Electric Co. defaults on debt, will pursue creditor protection

Canadian Manufacturing

The Lion Electric Co. says it expects to seek protection from creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. The electric school bus maker says it has defaulted on its debt and is in talks with its senior lenders to obtain additional funds for a new debtor-in-possession credit facility. It says it plans to restructure its business and pursue a formal sales and investment solicitation process.

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Emerson’s New Energy Manager Targeting 30% Energy and Emissions Cuts

Control.com

The new Energy Manager solution by Emerson is designed to enhance electricity monitoring, allowing manufacturers to reduce energy waste and emissions.

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UK government must act now to capture fusion’s £5bn global economic opportunity – report

E&T

A new policy report from the Fusion industry Association lays out policy recommendations to ensure the UK attracts fusion investment and secures its position in the global fusion race.

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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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Manufacturing with P.R.I.D.E. in North Carolina

Industry Week

Diverse teams drive innovation and creativity, which are crucial in today's competitive landscape.

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Norwood Sawmills announces the opening of a showroom

Canadian Manufacturing

Norwood Sawmills Showroom in Barrie, Ontario (CNW Group/Norwood Industries Inc.) BARRIE — Norwood Sawmills, involved in portable sawmills, announces the opening of its brand-new showroom on December 16, 2024. Located at 35 Reid Drive in Barrie, Ontario, the showroom offers woodworking enthusiasts, professional sawyers, and hobbyist millers with products in portable sawmilling technology.

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US Industrial Production Slump Extends into November

Industry Week

Among the major industry groups, the index for manufacturing rose overall, but the indices for mining and utilities both fell.

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Part 5: Secure Cloud Migration Planning: Minimize Risk, Standardize Processes

Seeburger

Webcastst for download about SEEBURGER Business Integration from A for API management to Z for zero downtime.

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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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Hexagon to Acquire 3D Systems Software Suite

Industry Week

Hexagon AB will add to its manufacturing software portfolio the scanning technology developed by 3D Systems subsidiary Oqton Industrial Manufacturing.

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How Nostalgia Led to the Invention of the First Christmas Card

Manufacturing.net

Christmas cards are a product of the industrial revolution.

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Hexagon to Acquire 3D Systems Software Suite

Industry Week

Hexagon AB will add to its manufacturing software portfolio the scanning technology developed by 3D Systems subsidiary Oqton Industrial Manufacturing.

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How Nostalgia Led to the Invention of the First Christmas Card

MBT

Christmas cards are a product of the industrial revolution.

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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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Critical Manufacturing Climbs Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 and Secures Prestigious Market Catalyst Award

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Critical Manufacturing Climbs Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 and Secures Prestigious Market Catalyst Award

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Collaborate North America 2025

The Fabricator

The nations largest cobot conference and tradeshow, Collaborate North America 2025, takes place in Novi, Mich., on Jan. 28, 2025.

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Mantis Robotics Raises $5M to Advance Human-Centric Robots

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Emerald Technology Ventures Invests in Mantis to Advance Physical AI and Human-Centric Automation

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Safety Check: 6 Key Steps to Boosting Equipment Safety

The Fabricator

Prioritize safety in equipment purchases with these 6 steps. Key insights to help manufacturers make safe and informed equipment choices.

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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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T-robotics Secures $5.4M Seed Funding and Applies AI to How Industrial Robots Understand, Learn, and Adapt to Complex Manufacturing Environments

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Company is one of two winners of the ABB AI Startup Challenge, selected to collaborate on conversational AI and adaptive learning robotics

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Tata Steel UK and JCB strike deal for ‘green’ steel supply from Port Talbot plant

E&T

Construction equipment giant JCB has signed a memorandum of understanding for the supply of low-carbon steel from Tata Steels Port Talbot plant.

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PackworldUSA Highlights the Versatile and Precision-Driven 3400 Series Heat Sealer

Manufacturing Tomorrow

A Precision Heat Sealer Offering Unmatched Cleanroom Compatibility and Versatile Sealing Solutions for Critical Packaging Applications

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FABTECH 2024 Recap: Addressing metal fabrication industry’s greatest challenge

The Fabricator

FABTECH panels address the industrys greatest challengeskilled laborand some out-of-the-box solutions to address it.

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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?