Robotics Business Review

JULY 7, 2024

A Unitree H1 robot performing unloading tasks using Open-TeleVision. | Source: MIT, UC San Diego Teleoperation can be a powerful method, not only for performing complex tasks, but also for collecting on-robot data. This data is essential for robot learning from demonstrations, as teleoperation offers accurate and precise examples, plus natural and smooth trajectories for imitation learning.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

JULY 7, 2024

Attempts by Harland & Wolff to restore the city’s industrial prowess could be dashed as the new government beds in, but the famous firm is already in choppy waters elsewhere The Harland & Wolff (H&W) shipyard in Belfast is famous for having built the Titanic, the largest passenger ship of its time before it hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 7, 2024

Renew IT Founder and CEO James Lancaster and UNSW SMaRT Centre Founder and Director, Professor Veena Sahajwalla. Image: UNSW A collaboration between UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Sustainable Materials Research & Technology (SMaRT) and Renew IT has begun turning discarded hard plastics into 3D printer feedstock. A UNSW-invented Plastics Filament MICROfactorie Technology module has been installed at the IT asset management company, Renew IT’s Sydney warehouse in Lane Cove, Sydney.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

JULY 7, 2024

New business secretary Jonathan Reynolds confirms that negotiations with owner Tata Steel are continuing The UK will press for “job guarantees” in return for taxpayer-funded investment during talks with the Indian-owned Tata Steel about the future of its flagship Port Talbot site. The new business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, said he believed there was a “better deal available” for the south Wales site and the steel industry as a whole, as he confirmed on Sunday that negotiations with Tata were

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 7, 2024

Image: weerasak/stock.adobe.com Weld Australia has been awarded the Andre Leroy Prize at the 2024 International Institute of Welding (IIW) Awards, held during the IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference on Welding and Joining in Rhodes, Greece. This accolade recognises Weld Australia’s contribution to the Manufacturing and Engineering (MEM) Training Package, which significantly improved scientific and technical training in welding processes and quality control of welded joints.

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Metrology

JULY 7, 2024

Nano Dimension and Desktop Metal have jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Nano Dimension will acquire all outstanding shares of Desktop Metal in an all-cash transaction. The transaction represents a 27.3% premium to Desktop Metal’s closing price for total consideration of approximately $183 million. The post Nano Dimension to Acquire Desktop Metal – Creating a Leader in Additive Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 7, 2024

Source: Allied Machine & Engineering Allied Machine & Engineering announces the installation of solar panels at its Deeds Drive facility in Dover, Ohio to reduce its carbon footprint. The solar panel project is intended to impact numerous areas of the environment, including the offsetting of an estimated 1,112 tons of CO 2 per year, keeping it from being released into the air.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 7, 2024

Image: DEN_EFC/stock.adobe.com The Australian Government has acquired the Switchblade 300 precision loitering munitions system to provide a critical combat edge and to add to drone capabilities available to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The Switchblade 300 is a lightweight, portable precision loitering munition system with superior payload, range, time to target, and operator functionality.

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DO Supply

JULY 7, 2024

Ever watched a robot arm assemble a car with the precision of a master surgeon and wondered, “How on earth does it do that?” The secret lies in motion control, a key player in the industrial automation game. Motion control ensures that machinery moves exactly as intended, whether it’s positioning, velocity, or acceleration. At the… The post Introductory Guide for Implementing Motion Control with PLC’s first appeared on Do Supply Tech Support.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 7, 2024

Image: The Desert Photo/stock.adobe.com Perth-based company SCEE Electrical has won a $50 million contract to help build Collie’s big battery storage system’s link to the power grid. Synergy awarded the contract to construct the switchyard works to SCEE Electrical, which is already undertaking $160 million worth of civil, electrical, and major equipment installation works.

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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?

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 7, 2024

Source: Tapmatic Corp. Tapmatic Corp. announces the DeBurr-Z cutting tool with floating capabilities in compression and extension. These capabilities enable the tool to follow top or underside edges of the workpiece, even when they are not clearly defined. The tool is designed to make programming simpler and to provide a controlled and consistent edge break.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 7, 2024

Image: Vadim/stock.adobe.com Small and medium businesses will be able to obtain cheaper finance for solar, batteries, and more energy-efficient vehicles and equipment, with a new $50 million Federal Government investment to support discounted loans. Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, said the investment will help Australian businesses in reducing their operating costs.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 7, 2024

Source: DN Solutions DN Solutions features the DVF 5000 Second Generation, the latest member of its family of simultaneous five-axis vertical machining centers. The DVF 5000 Second Generation features a large table, increased work envelope, faster speeds and other enhanced features. The DVF 5000 Second Generation facilitates the seamless machining of complex shapes and curved surfaces in a single setup.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 7, 2024

Image: Atlas Copco Specialty Rental We all know just how critical uptime is for any industrial-scale production facility, but when your entire operations gravitate around the health and survival of living organisms it can be a matter of life and death. Literally! Whilst executing one of their major energy efficiency investment projects, a leading producer of yeasts for the baking industry, called on Atlas Copco Rental, the most trusted provider of agile industrial solutions as a partner to e

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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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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 7, 2024

Tandem Thread Whirling Unit. Source: Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Marubeni Citizen-Cincom features demonstations of engineered accessories for Cincom and Miyano, and how they work intuitively with Citizen machines. The Tandem Thread Whirling Unit was originally designed for complicated bone screw machining. It can be used on all complex threaded components to run faster cycles and greater throughput.

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Mold Making Technology

JULY 7, 2024

Source | American Quality Molds

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 7, 2024

Source: Renishaw Inc. Renishaw ’s Tempus technology enables users of RenAM 500 series metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems to reduce build times by up to 50%, according to the company. The technology uses advanced scanning algorithms that sequence the layer data to maximize productivity while maintaining part quality. Tempus technology is standard with the new RenAM 500 Ultra system, as well as advanced process monitoring software.

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Mold Making Technology

JULY 7, 2024

Source | Allied Machine and Engineering Holemaking and finishing cutting tools manufacturer Allied Machine and Engineering is highlighting the Wohlhaupter 3E TECH+ digital readout module. Ideal for mold builders looking to make diameter adjustments right at the machine, the 3E TECH+ digital readout module provides its users with ease of use; 1 µm diameter adjustments ensures high visibility for precision boring.

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Metrology

JULY 7, 2024

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 8th July appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 7, 2024

KOTO/stock.adobe.com The WA Government’s investment in affordable training has resulted in a new record of over 153,800 publicly funded vocational course enrollments recorded in 2023. The investment includes the $250 million TAFE capital works program and an additional $25 million investment in equipment modernisation. The investment is aimed at supporting local businesses by targeting priority sectors and diverse cohorts, ensuring the state is equipped with a skilled workforce essential

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Metrology

JULY 7, 2024

The next phase of the ongoing development of the industrial sector is being referred to as Industry 5.0, or 5IR for short. Rather than launching a revolution, 5IR seeks to expand on the foundation established by its predecessor, Industry 4.0, which forever disrupted the industrial landscape by introducing big data, automation, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, M2M and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Control.com

JULY 7, 2024

Two new sensor families from KEYENCE include a vision system with AI for counting, triggers, and OCR, as well as a radar level sensor with up to 15 meters of sensing range.

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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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Metrology

JULY 7, 2024

The L.S. Starrett Company has announced the introduction of its No. W4900 Wireless Digital Electronic Indicator innovation, a precision measurement gage featuring touchscreen technology, multiple resolution and color settings, digital and analog readouts in the same indicator, seven languages, wireless output and many other unique features. The post Starrett Redefine Comparative Indicating Measurement appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Metrology

JULY 7, 2024

IntriPlex Technologies, a global leader in precision metal-stamping solutions, continues to push the boundaries of manufacturing excellence by integrating Nikon Metrology's cutting-edge iNEXIV VMA-2520 video measuring system into its California facility. The post Precision Partnership Elevates Battery Component Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Metrology

JULY 7, 2024

ZEISS has launched the ZEISS MMZ 1 table CMM, designed specifically for large workpieces and applications that require highly accurate contact measurements. This machine excels in evaluating size, form, and location measurements with exceptional precision. Equipped with the ZEISS VAST XT gold probe head mounted on a silicon carbide ram, the ZEISS MMZ 1 offers enhanced temperature stability.

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Metrology

JULY 7, 2024

In today's manufacturing landscape, the terms 'Big Data' and 'Smart Data' have become essential buzzwords, signifying a pivotal transformation in how production processes are managed and optimized. Both concepts are integral to the industry’s advancement, but understanding their distinct roles and applications is crucial for leveraging their full potential.

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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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Metrology

JULY 7, 2024

ZEISS is releasing a new version of the standard software for measuring technology on the market: ZEISS CALYPSO 2024 with many new features and improvements for different user groups. The software comprehensively analyzes the data from ZEISS coordinate measuring machines obtained with tactile and optical measurements is continuously enhanced by the company.

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