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How Alarm Notification Systems Ensure GMP Compliance

Automation World

For companies in regulated industries, such as life sciences, properly managed alarm systems are key to quality assurance.

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Automating food production, one serving at a time

Robotics Business Review

Chef Robotics food automation pods assemble ready-to-cook meals for leading food manufacturers. | Credit: Chef Robotics The path to success in food robotics is littered with interesting concepts that failed to deliver. Chef Robotics is a young startup that has built a healthy portfolio of clients and iterated quickly over the last two years to mature the capabilities of its autonomous meal assembly solution.

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Hydrogen-powered aircraft could service all flights under 750 miles by 2045

E&T

Almost all air travel under 750 miles could be made with hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2045, researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have said.

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Jacobi Robotics raises $5M for motion planning software

Robotics Business Review

Traditional industrial robot programming can take weeks to months. If you are a software programmer for a systems integrator, your schedule is often squeezed at the end of the project development cycle for your customer, after the hardware build and implementation delays hit the project schedule. Jacobi Robotics is trying to solve these issues for robot programmers with its new AI-powered motion planning software that it claims can deploy robot arms in days and requires 1000x less computation ti

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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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The Top Wholesale VoIP Providers of 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

Robotics Automation News

In the fast-paced world of business communication, having a reliable and cost-effective solution is crucial. Wholesale VoIP providers offer discounted call rates for businesses making large volumes of outbound calls.

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Report by Nesta lays out a policy plan for government to accelerate heat pump installation

E&T

The decarbonisation of home heating should be a top government priority if the UK is to meet its climate goals, finds UK charity Nesta.

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Universal Robots surpasses 500 products in UR+ ecosystem

Robotics Business Review

A UR20 cobot performing a palletizing task using an OnRobot gripper, part of the UR+ Ecosystem, at an Irish dairy cooperative’s Ledbury site. | Source: Universal Robots Universal Robots reached a new milestone this week. The Danish collaborative robot (cobot) developer has now launched over 500 products through its UR+ ecosystem. The company says this marks significant growth in the ecosystem. “Universal Robots is built on collaboration and this milestone clearly indicates that we ar

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Why Should Tech Startups Opt for Network Maintenance Plan?

Robotics Automation News

Putting up and sustaining a fully functional computer network gets more challenging as your firm grows and evolves. Modern technological developments have introduced numerous new hardware devices, software applications, and communication platforms, all of which necessitate sophisticated network capabilities.

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Siemens Releases its Zel X Web-Based Engineering App

Automation World

This new SaaS works with Siemens and third-party CAD/CAM software to streamline engineering from design and simulation to manufacturing.

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How to Make a User-Friendly IT System?

Robotics Automation News

Using IT systems well is essential to productivity and company success in the current corporate environment. The advantages of these technologies, meanwhile, are frequently outweighed by difficult user interfaces and processes. It needs user experience (UX) and system design to fully utilize your IT infrastructure.

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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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National biotech summit has kicked off in WA

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Studio Romantic/stock.adobe.com The nation’s leading Bioshares Biotech Summit has kicked off in Fremantle, marking the first time this major event has been held in Western Australia. The WA Government has welcomed the summit coming to Perth in its 18th year of operation as a coup for the state’s health and medical research sector and the range of exciting opportunities it presents for local businesses and investors.

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How to Allocate the Right Funds for IT Infrastructure?

Robotics Automation News

IT infrastructure implementation and management are made possible in large part by budgeting. Estimating and distributing money is part of the process of buying, maintaining, and updating different IT components like networks, hardware, software, and data centers.

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Faster Connections! Push-In Terminal Blocks From Phoenix Contact

Control.com

Wiring is a major part of the industrial automation journey. New styles of push-in connectors from Phoenix Contact promise to reduce the time and frustration associated with most traditional wiring.

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What Startups Need to Know about Cryptocurrency Regulation

Robotics Automation News

Emerging as an influential player in the financial scene in the past few years, cryptocurrencies provide distributed, borderless, pseudonymous transactions challenging established banking systems. Navigating the regulatory terrain is essential for conformity, investor confidence, and steady development for firms joining the crypto scene.

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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?

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Investment to drive down emissions in heavy industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Leonid/stock.adobe.com Australian industries are being supported to cut more than 1 million tonnes of climate pollution a year with a $91 million investment under the Powering the Regions Fund from the Federal Government. The Powering the Regions Fund is supporting 6 new projects to help significantly cut emissions from some of Australia’s largest emitters.

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How to Optimize Remote Work

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Simplify Your Remote Work Security and Systems with These 5 Tips If you frequent our blog, you know how often we talk about remote work and how it’s here to stay.

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New Victorian biotechnology facility to combat brain injury

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: peopleimages.com/stock.adobe.com A new treatment that could potentially reverse or stop the progression of traumatic brain injury will be developed at a new state-of-the-art biotechnology facility launched at La Trobe University. The $8 million Bio Innovation Hub is funded by the Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund (VHESIF) and will support the development of world-leading biotechnology and agri-technology businesses.

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4 Ways to Optimize Sales & Marketing for Business Growth

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

It’s no secret that California’s manufacturers face unique challenges that require tailored approaches to stand out in the market. Whether it’s product and service differentiation, targeted online and offline marketing tactics, or optimizing distribution channels, each approach is vital for expanding the business. In this blog, we’ll explore four ways manufacturers can optimize sales and marketing in order to enhance market presence, build long-lasting customer relationships, and open up new gro

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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First Australian Navy officers assigned to UK Astute-class submarines

Manufacturer's Monthly

Australia's first Navy officers to graduate from the Royal Navy's Nuclear Reactor Course. L-R: Lieutenant Stephen, Lieutenant Commander James and Lieutenant Isabella. Image: LPhot Edward Jones / ADF After completing the Officers Nuclear Operator Course and Engineering Administration Course, the first three Royal Australian Navy officers have graduated from the Royal Navy’s Nuclear Reactor Course in the United Kingdom.

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University of Manchester's "future proof solutions" to energy storage

Manufacturing Management

University of Manchester researchers are working to provide a “future-proof” solution to the UK energy storage conundrum.

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Highest South Australian vocational training number in almost a decade

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Tund/stock.adobe.com More students are training in South Australia’s priority industries including construction and electrotechnology according to a new report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows. The NCVER’s Government-funded Students and VET Activity report shows there were 72,095 government-funded vocational education students, a 5 per cent increase from 68,640 in 2022.

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Companies make last ditch effort to thwart Chinese tariffs

The Fabricator

Despite some pleas denouncing tariffs, the White House plans to move forward with increased tariffs on Chinese steel and metal fabricating equipment as well as addressing the problem of Mexican-fabricated products made of Chinese steel crossing the U.S. border.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

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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New critical minerals grants to help graphite manufacturer

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: RHJ/stock.adobe.com What is set to become Australia’s first vertically integrated graphite manufacturer is among other critical mineral projects that are to benefit from $13 million in grants from the Federal Government. South Australian-based Renascor Resources will receive $5 million for its pilot purified spherical graphite project.

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FANUC America unveils $110 million robotics and automation campus

The Fabricator

FANUC America, a producer of robotics and automation systems, has unveiled its new 650,000-sq.-ft. West Campus facility in Auburn Hills, Mich.

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3D-printed Tooling Company Reaches Funding Milestone

Plastics Today

Investors are bullish on Mantle’s metal 3D-printing system that reportedly can slash tooling costs by more than 65% and development cycles by as much as 90%.

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National Safety Apparel acquires Tri-Star Glove

The Fabricator

National Safety Apparel (NSA), a portfolio company of Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired Tri-Star Glove (TSG).

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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41 next-gen electric buses for London

SMMT

Stagecoach will receive 24 Enviro100EV small buses and 17 Enviro400EV double deckers in early 2025 for routes operated by Transport for London (TfL). The next generation of Alexander Dennis electric buses meets the latest iterations of TfL’s pioneering Bus Safety Standard, with the Enviro100EV “big small bus” providing 21 seats that can navigate narrow residential streets thanks to its short 8.5-metre length and narrow 2.35m width.

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Vise articulates and rotates for precise workpiece positioning

The Fabricator

Work IQ Tools recently debuted the IQ Vise.

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Five Minutes With… Rob Gwynn, Strategic Development Manager for Asset Alliance Group

SMMT

Describe what Asset Alliance Group does and what your role in the company entails? Vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group supplies trucks, trailers, coaches and buses with tailored vehicle requirements supported by award-winning lending, contract hire, rental and finance packages. I was appointed in January of this year to support customers with their decarbonisation journeys.

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Companies make last-ditch effort to thwart Chinese tariffs

The Fabricator

Despite some pleas denouncing tariffs, the White House plans to move forward with increased tariffs on Chinese steel and metal fabricating equipment as well as addressing the problem of Mexican-fabricated products made of Chinese steel crossing the U.S. border.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!