Design World

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Diodes Incorporated announces the ZXCT18xQ series of automotive-compliant* high-precision current shunt monitors. These single-stage instrumentation amplifiers accurately measure very small sense voltages across a wide range of common-mode voltages up to 26V while operating from a 2.7V to 5.5V supply. Automotive applications include ambient lighting control, battery management, heated seats, and other body control systems.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A marketing person offered a meeting with Sanu Warrier, Software Product Director at nVent during the recent Automation Fair. I have not kept up with all mergers and acquisitions. NVent is the parent company of Hoffman enclosures and much more. My last update from this company was several years ago. I was familiar with electrical enclosure layout CAD software.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

An HSS study tested the effectiveness of robot-assisted and augmented reality surgeries. | Source: Adobe Stock A study at the Hospital for Special Surgery, or HSS, comparing robot-assisted navigation to the use of augmented reality in spinal surgery found that both techniques demonstrate excellent accuracy and safety for pedicle screw placement. More than 1.2 million spinal surgeries are performed in the U.S. each year, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Image: Peera / stock.adobe.com WA businesses seeking to be a part of the local wind energy manufacturing supply chain can now apply for co-investment to cover up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs under the Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program. The funds will be made available through a co-investment and advice program co-created by the WA Government and AMGC with $8 million allocated by the WA Government.

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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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i4.0 today

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Monolith, artificial intelligence (AI) software provider to the world’s most innovative engineering teams, has been selected by Europe’s leading automotive engineering consultancy HORIBA MIRA as its AI partner for data-driven battery and powertrain development and testing. The partnership will provide a value-add technical offer for existing HORIBA MIRA and Monolith customers, as well as an attractive option for other OEM vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 battery suppliers looking to enhance thei

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Image: Negro Elkha/stock.adobe.com Renewable hydrogen production could create 4000 new jobs and generate $1.7 billion in revenue for the economy by 2050, a new report by CSIRO Futures has found. A new report from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has projected Australia’s hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing (HEM) sector could generate $1.7 billion in revenue and create nearly 4000 jobs by 2050.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Australia’s transition to renewable energy relies on harnessing wind power to drive sustainable manufacturing growth. Images: AMGC Recently, I penned a short article on Australian manufacturing and its latent potential. It correlated with the 10th anniversary of a foundational piece of research delivered by McKinsey & Company titled “Compete to Prosper”.

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Design World

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The ASI8100 stepper motor with built-in drive from Beckhoff adds another space-saving tool to the company’s broad range of compact drive technology products (up to 48 V DC). The ASI8100 series combines a stepper motor, stepper motor output stage, and fieldbus connection in a fully integrated design. These EtherCAT devices mount directly on the machine… The post ASI8100 stepper motors with integrated drives enable cabinet-free machine concepts appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

MyEcoBag’s compostable bags break down naturally, providing an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastics, as shown here in an active compost setting. Images: MyEcoBag SECOS Group’s MyEcoBag produces compostable alternatives to plastic bags, aiming to replace conventional plastics. MyEcoBag, a Melbourne-based manufacturer, produces certified compostable alternatives to traditional plastic bags using biopolymer technology.

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Control.com

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Many new products are released around tradeshows and the automation industry is no exception. Following recent shows, check out some of the exciting new developments from your favorite manufacturers.

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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?

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Image: Aliaksandr Marko/stock.adobe.com Micro-X Inc has signed a development contract for $12.5 million and up to $25 million with ARPA-H to develop a novel lightweight and ruggedised CT scanner. Micro-X’s new Portable Full Body CT will leverage the Company’s core technology advancements made through both the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Baggage CT and Australian Medical Research Futures Fund (MRFF) Head CT programs.

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Design World

DECEMBER 4, 2024

AutomationDirect has added more ACCU-Torq motors from Nidec U.S. Motors. The ACCU-Torq motors are high-performance inverter duty motors and are an excellent cost-effective solution for applications that require 100% torque down to zero speed. They are available in 230/460 VAC and are now offered in sizes up to 20 hp at 1800rpm and from ¼… The post More Nidec U.S.

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E&T

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The government’s plan to renationalise the UK’s railways has officially begun with the announcement that South Western Railway’s (SWR) services will be the first to transfer into public ownership next year.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The KAD Models team has nicknamed its FANUC M-710 i C robot “Ripley.” It (and the rest of the AX5) are paired with a Haas UMC750 five-axis machine. The facility also has three other five-axis mills, one lathe, and seven 3+1-axis mills. Images courtesy of FANUC America. Prototyping shops and automation are a seemingly counterintuitive pairing.

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Capitol Engineering Co., a Phoenix-based metal fabrication company, has named John Carney as president.

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Design World

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Motion Industries, a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of International Conveyor and Rubber (ICR), a U.S.-based company. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close at the end of December 2024.… The post Motion enters into agreement to purchase conveyance company appeared first on Design World.

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Automation Mag

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Festo is introducing the VTEP, a proportional valve terminal. The VTEP is an ideal solution for flexible gripping, web tensioning, force-controlled polishing, precision piloting, dispensing, dosing, and diaphragm pump control. The VTEP valve terminal provides closed-loop control of moderate airflow vacuum up to 35 l/min. It comes in 2-, 3-, and 5-valve variants, which can control up to 10 channels.

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ATS

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Share Facilities management is rarely considered a source of competitive advantage, but manufacturers adopting an integrated facilities management strategy benefit from lower costs and higher operational efficiencies. For readers seeking ways to improve performance in areas from machine maintenance to landscaping and security, this blog provides an overview of integrated facilities management.

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Industry Week

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Brian Thompson was killed Wednesday morning in what is believed to be a targeted attack.

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Manufacturing Management

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Labour has pulled the red carpet of ‘growth’ from under UK manufacturing following its recent budget and failure to act swiftly on a stalled EV market.

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ATS

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Share Field maintenance refers to performing maintenance work on remote assets. This might be attending to breakdowns, performing planned maintenance or tending to any other aspect of setting up and running equipment in distant locations. This blog post covers key roles in industrial field maintenance, discusses field service management, looks at the role of technology in improving effectiveness and considers the challenges and benefits of running an efficient field service operation.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The L.S. Starrett Co., a leading global manufacturer of saw blades, precision hand tools and gages, power tool accessories, and more, has expanded its Sawing Products Specialists team in the U.S.A. two-fold, broadening and strengthening its territory sawing application support. Starrett welcomes Mr. Jack Heinz, Mr. Keith Wilson, Mr. Greg Dettorre and Mr.

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E&T

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Brevik CCS facility, which is based at Heidelberg Materials’ cement facility in Brevik, Norway, is expected to become operational in 2025.

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Manufacturing Management

DECEMBER 4, 2024

PhysicsX, a London-based start-up bringing the power of generative AI to enable breakthrough engineering in advanced industries, has launched an application based on a Large Geometry Model (LGM)

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E&T

DECEMBER 4, 2024

EDF has extended the lifespan of four nuclear power plants in the UK as part of efforts to boost domestic energy security.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As 2024 winds down, it's time to reflect on the content that captured your attention the most. Consider this a gift, and just in time for the holidays! Below is a list of MoldMaking Technology ’s most viewed articles, webinars and videos of the year. Take a moment to catch up on any you may have missed by clicking the links below. Happy viewing!

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 4, 2024

New Orders Growing and Backlogs Contracting; Production and Employment Contracting; Supplier Deliveries Faster; Raw Materials Inventories Contracting; Customers’ Inventories Too Low; Prices Increasing; Exports and Imports Contracting TEMPE, Ariz. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the eighth consecutive month and the 24th time in the last 25 months , say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufac

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The MPXS micro vacuum pump puts the features of COVAL’s intelligent vacuum pumps into a smaller physical space. | Source: COVAL COVAL SAS, a designer, producer, and marketer of vacuum components and systems, has released its latest micro vacuum pump, the MPXS. The Montélier, France-based company said it designed the pump to be pilot-controlled, ultra-compact, and equipped with high-performance communication capabilities.

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i4.0 today

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Hesai (Nasdaq: HSAI), the global leader in lidar technology for robotics and industrial applications, autonomous driving, and ADAS, announced today that it will be exhibiting at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas from January 7-10 (LVCC West Hall #6824). As of Q3 2024, Hesai has delivered over 600,000 units cumulatively to customers worldwide and continues to expand its lidar model offerings for automotive, robotic and industrial applications.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The new M16 connectors have been redesigned to be modular and easier to handle. Source: binder For demanding environments, Binder USA LP has introduced a new generation of molded M16 connectors, which it said are engineered to deliver reliability and performance even in the harshest conditions. The M16 circular connectors are designed for applications ranging from heavy-duty machinery like construction cranes and excavators to precision-driven laboratory equipment.

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