Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The da Vinci Xi Surgical System features precise robotic arms and high-definition 3D visualization, giving surgeons enhanced control. | Source: Hoag Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian recently completed its 30,000th robotic-assisted surgery. This is a significant milestone for the Newport Beach, Calif.-based health system, which claimed to be the first in Orange County to adopt the technology 20 years ago.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Image: AA+W/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government is investing in local innovation in quantum and counter disinformation technologies that are key to giving Defence an edge. The new Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s (ASCA) Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDT) program has signed 21 contracts as part of an investment of over $60 million with Australian universities and industry partners.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

For roboticists, one challenge towers above all others: generalization – the ability to create machines that can adapt to any environment or condition. Since the 1970s, the field has evolved from writing sophisticated programs to using deep learning, teaching robots to learn directly from human behavior. But a critical bottleneck remains: data quality.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Image: bannafarsai/stock.adobe.com Smartcrete CRC has committed $3.2 million in funding to six industry-led research projects aligned to its mission of transitioning concrete for a sustainable Australia. The six projects, co-funded by industry, research and SmartCrete CRC, will explore novel approaches to sustainable design, use and management of concrete.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

New initiative launched to combat misinformation surrounding electric vehicles Auto Trader, ChargeUK and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have committed to promote a set of user-friendly facts about electric cars, endorsed by the Department for Transport Research shows a significant proportion of consumers believe myths such as “electric vehicles are more likely to catch fire” and “electric cars are not cheaper to run” Auto Trader, the UK’s largest automotive platform, together wit

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Dr Cheng Zhang displays a PFAS battery prototype, utilising fluorine compounds for enhanced performance and stability. Images: University of Queensland A project at the University of Queensland aims to turn PFAS waste into a valuable resource for battery production. A team of 15 researchers at the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) is developing technology to remove PFAS from contaminated water for use in battery manufacturing PFASs

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Image: AMSL Aero Zero-emission aircraft manufacturer, AMSL Aero , has completed the first free flight of Vertiia, Australia’s first passenger-capable, emission-free, long-range electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) aircraft. The flight is the first by an Australian-designed and built eVTOL which is a new generation of aircraft that take off and land like a helicopter but fly fast and smoothly like a fixed-wing aeroplane.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Source: Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Ltd. Cavalier Tool and Manufacturing Ltd., a global leader in medium to large tooling, hosted a Retiree’s Tour to honor past contributors to the tooling industry. This event provided former industry professionals with a firsthand look at today’s advanced processes and technology. Held at Cavalier Tool’s World Headquarters in Windsor, Ontario, the gathering celebrated both the legacy and the future of tooling innovation.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Source: Verisurf Software Inc. Verisurf Software Inc. ’s Machine Tool Probing (MTP) solution is designed to support in-process inspection directly on CNC machine tools. As a CAD/CAM-based metrology software, Verisurf continues to build on its intelligent model-based definition (MBD) with added features, enhancements and optimized workflows for inspection, reporting, reverse engineering, tool building and guided assembly.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Source | Sandvik Coromant Company Sandvik Coromant Company introduces its automatic tool change (ATC) for machine-adapted clamping units (MACU) in turning centers. This solution enables unmanned production, free from manual handling for improved machine utilization and increased output. In complex part production, the time-consuming process of manual tool changes often results in low utilization of turning centers.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The commercial aviation industry is welcoming a new era. With international air transport expected to double by 2037, airline companies and tech innovators are embracing disruptive technologies to meet the surging demand for efficiency , sustainability, and enhanced passenger experience. From electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft revolutionizing urban mobility to AI-powered operations optimizing everything from booking to flight schedules, the current state of aviation business

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Min-Hui

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

2024DMP Plastic Machinery Expo MINHUI sincerely invite you to visit and negotiate! Exhibition time: November 26-29, 2024 Venue: Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Fuyong) Booth No.: 10D15 Exhibition content: 24 years of focus on the research and development, production and sales of vertical injection molding machines. The post 2024DMP Plastic Machinery Expo Exhibition Invitation appeared first on Vertical Injection Molding Machine | Plastic Injector Machine.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Image: Atlas Copco Compressors In a world of piston compressors with modest duty cycles, the Atlas Copco LT series stands tall, offering an impressive 100% duty cycle. Here’s why they are a game-changer: Robust Performance: the LT series compressors are 2-stage or 3-stage reciprocating wonders. They handle pressures ranging from 15 to 40 bar (218 to 580 psi) without breaking a sweat.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Beijer Electronics' soon-to-launch HMI series features an upgraded operating system and development software. The new HMIs aim to deliver an enhanced and modern user experience for various applications.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Manufacturers want ministers to ease EV mandate, which would mean energy firms losing out Big UK businesses including Ovo, SSE and BT Openreach are urging the government to stick to current electric car targets as struggling carmakers pile pressure on ministers to relax the rules before industry talks this week. The businesses said the zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate , which forces carmakers to sell greater numbers of electric cars each year, is an essential part of the plan to reduce the c

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

A catalytic process that breaks down polyester in about an hour at moderate temperatures yields virgin-quality resin.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Gelsight’s tactile sensor could take the place of multiple inspection systems. Its elastomeric skin conforms to objects in a similar way to human skin, while a camera behind the sensor records what it’s detecting and creates a 3D map of the part’s surface. Image provided by Gelsight. “If you see a little scratch on a part, but you also want to do a profile of the surface roughness, and then you want to measure the diameter of a hole, how would you do it today?

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