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CSIRO offering R&D training for QLD SMEs

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Pixel-Shot/stock.adobe.com CSIRO is calling for expressions of interest for Innovate to Grow: Queensland , a free eight-week research and development (R&D) training program, aimed at helping Queensland small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) transform innovative ideas into research-ready projects. This R&D training program delivered as part of the Queensland Government funded Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC) program is aimed at guiding businesses through devel

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Kennametal Swiss Tools Specialized for Small, Complex Components

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Kennametal Inc. Kennametal showcases its TopSwiss MBS (Micro Boring Solid), which is designed to provide maximum accuracy when machining complex, small components for defense, medical, transportation, fluid transfer and small-parts machining applications. The TopSwiss MBS Medical Line (ML) inserts feature a specialized coating and sharp cutting edges for optimized surface finishes and reduced tool pressure, providing precision and biocompatibility for medical-grade applications.

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Assembling success with a private mobile network

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Gorodenkoff/shutterstock.com How a private mobile network can help manufacturers in Australia overcome their biggest challenges. Manufacturers in Australia and around the world are facing mounting pressure to boost profitability amid high inflation, rising interest rates, and escalating energy costs. To stay ahead, they must improve operational efficiency, optimise resources and meet increasingly demanding customer expectations, all while maintaining high product quality and tight deliver

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AI’s Industrial Takeover: The 10 Game-Changing Forces Reshaping Global Manufacturing

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AIs Industrial Takeover: The 10 Game-Changing Forces Reshaping Global Manufacturing In the upheaval of an industrial revolution powered by AI, global manufacturers are discarding outdated playbooks and embracing radical innovations and disruptive technologies. AI in manufacturing is no longer a futuristic buzzwordit is the engine driving efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.

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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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New grants to help build future AUS STEM workforce

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Seventyfour/stock.adobe.com Ten new grants through the Schools Pathways Program will go to organisations, enabling them to collaborate with schools and educational institutions to deliver innovative programs across the STEM domains. The grants come as a highly educated, well trained industrial workforce with skills, spanning a wide range of specialisations, is critical to the successful delivery of the capabilities needed by the Australian Defence Force to keep Australians safe.

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Combining MES and AI for Industrial Sustainability

Automation World

With the help of MES softwares production monitoring capabilities and AIs predictive and analytical power, food and beverage manufacturers can foster profitable and practical sustainability initiatives and boost their brand equity.

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Additional PVD Grades Offer Benefits for Grooving Series

Mold Making Technology

Source | Tungaloy-NTK Inc. Tungaloy-NTK Inc. highlights three new, high-performance PVD grades (AH8005, AH7025 and AH6235) for its TetraForceCut and TetraMiniCut grooving series. These additions enhance machining stability, tool life and surface quality, providing innovative and efficient solutions for parting and grooving applications. The TetraForceCut and TetraMiniCut series are known for its economical four-edge grooving inserts and a robust three-point clamping system that ensures superior

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Choosing the right high speed pick and place robot

Robotics Automation News

Choosing the right high speed pick and place robot can revolutionize your business operations. These high speed pick and place robots work tirelessly, increasing productivity and reducing operational costs. They minimize waste and manual labor expenses, providing significant long-term savings. Their precision reduces defects, ensuring higher yields.

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The SR-71 and its historical influence on aviation design

The Fabricator

Josh Welton recounts his visit to the SR-71 Spy-Posium at The Air Zoo AerospaceandScience Experience in Kalamazoo, Mich., and the conversations with the engineers, designers, and pilots behind the legendary SR-71 Blackbird.

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Everything You Need to Do for a Successful Data Analytics Career

Robotics Automation News

A career in data analytics revolves around collecting, processing, and interpreting data to help businesses and organizations make informed decisions. In todays data-driven world, companies across industries from finance to healthcare to technology rely on analysts to uncover patterns, track performance, and optimize strategies.

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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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What you need to know about the latest steel and aluminum tariffs

The Fabricator

Importers and other companies affected by the steel and aluminum tariffs need to address the new challenges they bring through education and action.

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Chinese tech repurposes retired wind turbine blades into asphalt for roads

E&T

A Chinese research team has developed technology to repurpose decommissioned wind turbine blades into a material for use in asphalt mixtures and cement concrete.

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Leaders at every level of a metal fabricating company

The Fabricator

As its employees have grown their skills, Special ProductsandMfg. has grown its business. Meet The Fabricator's 2025 Industry Award winner.

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IMI Invests $38M Toward Automation Manufacturing and Sustainability

Control.com

Scheduled to open in 2026, the new facility in Lake Forest, CA will primarily be targeted at manufacturing for the CCI actuator and control valve product catalog.

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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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EngineeringUK Attends Parliamentary Apprenticeships Fair 2025

Manufacturing Management

EngineeringUK attended the Parliamentary Apprenticeships Fair on Wednesday 12th February to celebrate National Apprenticeships Week.

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Zero emission truck demand stagnates as overall market normalises

SMMT

Heavy goods vehicle registrations fall by -2.7% in 2024 after three years of solid growth. Decline driven by falling demand for largest HGVs, with rises in box, curtain-sided and tipper trucks. Zero emission truck uptake stagnant at 0.5% of overall demand with almost three quarters of market required to go green in next decade. The UKs new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market fell for the first time in three years in 2024 with registrations down by -2.7%, according to the latest figures published t

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Leeds Manufacturer Anglo Stainless Plans to Double £6M Turnover in 5 Years

Manufacturing Management

The Leeds-based steel manufacturing and distribution company Anglo Stainless plans to double its 6m turnover within five years.

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Britain’s bus market soars to 16 year high and remains Europe’s biggest zero emission buyer

SMMT

Deliveries of new buses, coaches and minibuses reach 16-year high with 8,390 joining UK roads. Demand rises across all segments, with minibuses and double-deckers boasting strongest growth. UK still Europes biggest zero emission bus market, with deliveries up by more than a third in 2024. The UKs new bus, coach and minibus market has strengthened its recovery, recording a second consecutive year of growth and the best annual performance since 2008, 1 according to the latest figures published tod

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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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VM Catapult Opens Manufacturing Site in Baglan, South Wales

Manufacturing Management

The High Value Manufacturing Catapult, an advanced manufacturing technology innovator, has officially opened a new digital factory hub in South Wales.

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How to Automate Your Food Business

Robotics Automation News

Just like all sorts of other types of enterprise, the food business is going through a heavy period of automation. Unless you are willing and ready to keep up with the crowd, it is more than likely that you are going to get left behind.

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MachineMetrics at ProveIt 2025!

Machine Metrics

For months, weve been looking forward to ProveIt! , one of the most exciting events in the manufacturing technology space. Unlike traditional conferences, where vendors talk about their solutions through slides and static displays, ProveIt! brings innovation to life by challenging companies to integrate their technologies into a simulated, real-world factory.

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AXH Air-Coolers to build $5.4 million facility in Oklahoma

The Fabricator

AXH Air-Coolers, Claremore, Okla., has announced plans to build a $5.4 million facility in Sapulpa, Okla.

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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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Shiplify Launches Self-Service Product to Revolutionize LTL for Shippers

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Shiplify's new self-service product empowers shippers with improved visibility, streamlined processes and stronger relationships with LTL carriers. The platform provides detailed location data, helping optimize LTL shipping, avoid surprise fees and improve freight quote accuracy, starting at $99/month.

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Weld America announces leadership transition

The Fabricator

On-site welding services provider Weld America, Norfolk, Va., a subsidiary of Colonnas Shipyard Inc., has appointed Jeff Bristow as executive director and vice president.

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New Laser Cutting Modulating Strategy Tested with Mikrotron High-Speed Cameras

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Because of its non-contact characteristics, this technique prevents mechanical stress on the workpiece while maintaining extremely high cutting precision. Today it is widely used in aerospace, construction, and automotive manufacturing, among other industries, and is typically controlled by a CNC for accuracy and repeatability.

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Arm to launch its own chip with Meta as an initial customer

E&T

UK-based chip designer Arm is reportedly planning to launch its own chip this year after landing Meta as a customer, the Financial Times has reported.

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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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Updated ISO 10218: Major Advancements in Industrial Robot Safety Standards Now Available

Manufacturing Tomorrow

In its first major revision since 2011, these new documents offer a significant leap forward in ensuring the safety of robotics in industrial environments.

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17th Annual Safety Conference

The Fabricator

Join us at the 17th Annual Safety Conference A two-day event dedicated to safety practices and cultivating a culture of workplace well-being, the Safety Conference will unite industry leaders, experts, and professionals committed to enhancing safety in the manufacturing and metal fabrication.

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Ofgem overhauls grid connection system to speed up clean energy projects

E&T

Radical reform of the process allowing new energy facilities to connect to the grid has been announced by regulator Ofgem.

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What is a Laboratory Information Management System?

Snic Solutions

Discover the essentials of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and how they streamline lab operations. Read the article to learn more.

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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?