Robotics Business Review

MAY 19, 2024

Researchers reported at ICRA that they can vectorize controllers to be available during training and deployment. | Source: NVIDIA NVIDIA Corp. research teams presented their findings at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, or ICRA, last week in Yokohama, Japan. One group, in particular, presented research focusing on geometric fabrics, a popular topic at the event.

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Control.com

MAY 19, 2024

Thermo Fisher’s Thermo Scientific LInspector Edge In-line Mass Profilometer analyzes electrode coatings in real time to improve battery performance and safety.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 19, 2024

Image: ifm Ifm takes pride in how robust and reliable its sensors are. In this video Glenn Thornton and Roland Denholm from ifm Australia test the products in some fun but challenging ways, all the while showing that their products are still working. The post Still working – ifm cables appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 19, 2024

Adam Narkter, MMT EAB member and Diversified Technologies International (DTI) business development manager. Source | DTI Q: Diversified Technologies International (DTI) applies a disciplined and systematic approach to simulation iterations for mold processes and design from a plastics point of view. How do you define the scope and objectives of your simulation iterations?

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Metrology

MAY 19, 2024

20 May is World Metrology Day, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in Paris, in 1875. This treaty provides the basis for a worldwide coherent measurement system that underpins scientific discovery and innovation, industrial manufacturing and international trade, as well as the improvement of the quality of life and the protection of the global environment.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 19, 2024

Image: Altium Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are at the heart of modern electronics, driving innovations in countless industries from consumer electronics to aerospace. As the demand for skilled PCB designers grows, equipping the next generation with cutting-edge tools is more crucial than ever. Altium, a proud Australian brand, is the top-share PCB design tool in the world, known for its industry-leading solutions and commitment to innovation.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 19, 2024

Image: cunaplus/stock.adobe.com Global Defence Solutions (GDS), a local leader in innovative defence technologies, is set to deliver a Zone 4 certified deployable secure container tailored to meet Australian Defence Force (ADF) requirements. The GDS Zone 4 certified deployed facility is housed in a 10-foot secure container and provides a cost-effective and portable method of securely processing electronic classified information.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

MAY 19, 2024

A state industrial strategy is needed to reduce carbon output, produce cleaner growth and redistribute jobs around the UK Theresa May and Boris Johnson both argued for levelling up and for a state-supported green transition undergirded by an industrial strategy. Neither delivered and their successor, Rishi Sunak, has repudiated their legacy as prime minister.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 19, 2024

Image: Australian Made Australian singer-songwriter Jessica Mauboy serenaded factory workers at the launch of Australian Made Week today, lending her voice to the call to buy local. Family-owned manufacturer GME hosted the singer and Minister for Industry and Science, The Honourable Ed Husic who urged shoppers to prioritise Aussie products. “We Aussies have a reputation and passion for creating things.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 19, 2024

As a vacation rental business owner, selecting the best Short-Term Rental Software (STRS) is crucial for streamlining operations and maximizing efficiency. With numerous options available, it’s essential to consider various factors to ensure you make an informed decision that aligns with your business needs and goals.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 19, 2024

Image: Industry Capability Network The best way to take advantage of advanced manufacturing opportunities is to get back to the basics, according to Industry Capability Network (ICN) NSW Advanced Manufacturing Manager Marcus Batten. He has a key piece of advice to manufacturing businesses – “Don’t be led by the software”. “It’s important to stop and take a breath.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 19, 2024

To ensure it remains globally competitive now and in the future, Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Ltd. has partnered with Hermle AG and made a decade-long commitment to increase automation to reduce setups, machine faster, improve unattended machining and increase throughput. Photo Credit: Hermle AG Founded in 1975, moldmaker Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Ltd. of Windsor, Ontario, produces more than 160 medium-to-large-size injection and compression molds per year with a team of 200 in thre

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 19, 2024

Image: ABCDstock/stock.adobe.com The new iLAuNCH Trailblazer project brings together The Australian National University and Inovor to develop resilient radio links to ground stations and for inter-satellite communication. The project will develop and qualify a satellite-based Software Defined Radio for an on-orbit demonstration of capability. The iLAuNCH Trailblazer project originates from the reality that signals between ground stations and satellites may be weakened due to interference, orig

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 19, 2024

Source: Heule Precision Tools Heule Precision Tools introduces Solo L tooling for spot facing and counterboring projects over 25 mm. Front and back counterbores up to 1.95-times bore diameter can be produced in bores ranging from 25.0 - 45.0 mm in diameter. Solo L features a simple, reliable design which functions without an anti-rotation device, change in spindle rotation, coolant pressure or contact mechanism.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 19, 2024

The eCommerce boom, digital platforms, and mobile on-demand services are transforming the automotive aftermarket across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Independent aftermarket (IAM) players with cost-effective offerings are providing a viable option to OEM authorized brands, further changing market dynamics. While the emergence of a strong eCommerce sector has impacted online parts and components distribution in the region, digital platforms are seamlessly connecting auto parts and co

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Metrology

MAY 19, 2024

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 20th May appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 19, 2024

Need a moment of levity? Try watching videos of astronauts falling on the moon. NASA’s outtakes of Apollo astronauts tripping and stumbling as they bounce in slow motion are delightfully relatable. For MIT engineers, the lunar bloopers also highlight an opportunity to innovate. “Astronauts are physically very capable, but they can struggle on the moon, where gravity is one-sixth that of Earth’s but their inertia is still the same.

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Metrology

MAY 19, 2024

NIL Technology (NILT), a world leading flat optics company, has raised €29 million in new capital. The investment was led by a syndicate of investors. Founded in 2006, NILT has been at the forefront of fabrication of advanced nanostructures and NILT is today vertically integrated within nanostructured flat optics (meta-optics). The post Investment Shaping Multi-Billion-Dollar Market For Optical Systems For Meta-Optics appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Metrology

MAY 19, 2024

As part of its commitment to servicing its growing customer base in South America, Renishaw has opened a new, sustainable facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The new multipurpose facility, formally opened in March 2024, features an industrial metrology showroom, areas that support additive manufacturing systems, events and conferencing facilities, and space for retrofitting and service activities.

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Metrology

MAY 19, 2024

More than 400,000 hip and knee prostheses are manufactured in Aarau each year. A large proportion of these are coated in five state-of-the-art vacuum chambers at temperatures of up to 20,000 degrees Celsius, either purely with titanium or with titanium and hydroxyapatite. The latter is a bone substitute substance that improves or stimulates the ingrowth of the bone follicles into the porous prosthetic surface.

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Metrology

MAY 19, 2024

The MSA-060 Micro System Analyzer from Polytec enables a non-contact and extremely precise investigation of the vibration behavior of MEMS and microsystems as well as a detailed analysis of the component dynamics of precision mechanical components and the reliability of electronics. The post Measuring Vibrations of Small Components & Microstructures appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Metrology

MAY 19, 2024

Flexxbotics’ new release includes powerful multi-factory capabilities for large scale deployments along with enhanced functionality for in-line inspection, IT business system integration, analytics, and support for mobile tablets and smartphones. With this new version of the Flexxbotics solution global companies can implement advanced robotic machine tending that enables autonomous process control at scale across multiple sites to increase capacity, production yields, and EBITDA profitability.

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Metrology

MAY 19, 2024

Like its predecessor, it is designed for the complete inspection of all types of gears as large as 175 mm in diameter and shaft-type gears up to 480 mm in length, maximum measurable tooth width of 340 mm, with a module range of 0.4 (optionally 0.15) to 6.35 mm. With this update, the measuring range of the 175GMS nano in the lower module range as well as in the capacity for shaft length and tooth width has been significantly extended.

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Metrology

MAY 19, 2024

Eleven Dynamics AG, is pioneering the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the realm of quality control. While AI's application in highly precise dimensional metrology remains nascent, its influence in enhancing visual inspection processes is undeniable. This blog post by Eleven Dynamics explores how AI technologies are not just complementing, but revolutionizing traditional quality control methods, driving efficiencies, and setting new standards in industrial automation and metrolog

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