This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
I see Dr. Bob Kapheim several days a week at the community fitness center. He’s a professor in the science department at Judson University in suburban Chicago. A couple of weeks ago he told me his book had been published. The Lithium Rush Is On! Li. I ordered a copy from Bookshop.org and read it the last couple of days. Why do we care about Lithium?
IKO International’s CFL Series cam follower boasts a unique, space-saving outer ring design and polymer layer that exceeds the capabilities of conventional resin-type cam followers. Many conventional cam followers press-fit a layer of resin onto the unit’s standard outer ring in order to maintain radial load capacity and provide quiet, clean and durable operation.
By focusing on targeted applications such as OEE, downtime tracking, batch recipe management, LIMS data integration and bi-directional workflows, manufacturers can quickly achieve tangible benefits and build a strong foundation for future growth.
AutomationDirect has added the Murrplastik MP18 series cable/hose drag chains which are built from rugged polyamide (PA) and are available in various sizes with support for cables up to 15 mm diameter. Drag chains are used to route cables/hoses to moving components while keeping them organized and protected. They help extend cable and hose life, […] The post Murrplastik cable / hose drag chains and accessories from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.
Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance
The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s
Future newbuild ships of all types should be built without a sterntube and with a seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing arrangement, according to Blue Ocean Alliance’s (BOA) Chris Leontopoulos. Speaking at a recent maritime industry forum in Hamburg, Mr. Leontopoulos said the sterntubeless ship design – jointly developed by Blue Ocean Alliance members ABS, Thordon Bearings, […] The post BOA says seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing arrangement for all new build ships appeared
Shadow Robot’s dexterous robotic hand, DEX-EE. | Source: Shadow Robot Co. Shadow Robot Co. recently finished a multi-year project working with Google DeepMind to produce a new class of robot hand. The team aimed for the hand to be reliable and robust enough to survive the challenges of reinforcement learning in the real world. At the same time, it had to be dexterous and capable enough to perform human-like manipulation tasks.
Signup to get articles personalized to your interests!
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Shadow Robot’s dexterous robotic hand, DEX-EE. | Source: Shadow Robot Co. Shadow Robot Co. recently finished a multi-year project working with Google DeepMind to produce a new class of robot hand. The team aimed for the hand to be reliable and robust enough to survive the challenges of reinforcement learning in the real world. At the same time, it had to be dexterous and capable enough to perform human-like manipulation tasks.
EXAIR’s new Ultrasonic Leak Detector (ULD), a hand-held instrument engineered to help locate the source of costly leaks in a compressed air system, has received an upgrade in look and function. The EXAIR ULD can play a major role in identifying and pinpointing costly leaks that often go undetected, allowing quick repair and cost savings.… The post Ultrasonic Leak Detector has been upgraded to help pinpoint leaks appeared first on Design World.
Turck is adding to its family of IO-Link single input/output (SIO) hubs with both the FIL small (8 points) and FIL large (16 points) variants. These hubs are ideal for use by machine builders and integrators in a range of industries. Reduces device requirements by allowing SIO to be integrated into an IO-Link master. Reduces… The post FIL20 I/O HUB WITH IO-LINK appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.
Image: Industry Capability Network More than 400 people representing government, industry and SMEs came together at Parliament House tonight for the launch of The Green Report: ICN Past Present and Future, and to celebrate over $53 billion dollars in contracts won by SMEs following introductions brokered by Industry Capability Network (ICN). ICN is commemorating its anniversary marking 40 years of specialist services for major projects and SMEs.
British bus market rises by 7% in fifth consecutive quarter of growth. Double deck and minibus demand doubles, with more modest growth for single deck buses. Zero emission buses now a quarter of all new registrations – sustaining the UK as Europe’s biggest market for the greenest buses. The number of new buses, coaches and minibuses joining Britain’s roads increased by 61.7% to 1,826 units in the second quarter of 2024 as the country’s bus sector posted its fifth consecutive quarter of growth, a
Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.
Image: Monash University Monash Engineering is leading a research project focusing on the chemical properties of liquid metals that aims to revolutionise catalyst technology in both industrial and biological sectors. This work is led by Dr Md. Arifur Rahim from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, who recently secured a prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship valued at $883,000 to advance this innovative study.
Cisco’s advanced AI features help SMBs boost productivity, enhance security, and optimize hybrid work, leading to smarter workplaces and a competitive edge in the digital world.
Image: anon/stock.adobe.com Queensland Manufacturing Minister Glenn Butcher has launched the Queensland Government’s second annual Women in Manufacturing Apprentice Awards. The awards celebrate Queensland’s leading female apprentices who demonstrate strong leadership capabilities in the workplace. “I’ve said it before – you can’t be what you can’t see.
A little knowledge of some key factors and potential issues can help smooth the process of tuning an inverter to an electric motor. Patrick Berkner, Systems Application Engineer Jonah Leason, Electrification Product Manager Kamal T. Wolly, Senior Systems Engineer Parker Hannifin With more companies attempting to electrify their equipment, a common challenge is properly tuning […] The post Avoiding common issues when tuning an inverter to an electric motor appeared first on Motion Control T
Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.
Image: THINK b/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government’s plan to rebuild the state’s manufacturing industry will be boosted by a $2.3 million funding injection for the Industry Capability Network (ICN). The funding delivers an election commitment to expand the ICN, enabling the organisation to support economic growth and create jobs by providing more supply chain matching services for NSW manufacturing businesses, particularly in Western Sydney and regional NSW.
IKO International’s CFL Series cam follower boasts a unique, space-saving outer ring design and polymer layer that exceeds the capabilities of conventional resin-type cam followers. Many conventional cam followers press-fit a layer of resin onto the unit’s standard outer ring in order to maintain radial load capacity and provide quiet, clean and durable operation.
Image: EmmaStock/stock.adobe.com Nine Victorian Tech Schools will share in more than $2.1 million through the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Clean Energy Equipment Fund (CEEF). Through the program Tech Schools work with local secondary schools and industry partners to deliver immersive, practical and future career-linked STEM education that students need to succeed in areas such as renewable energy, robotics and advanced manufacturing.
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).
Image: skarie/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Government’s first train from its latest order of new, locally made regional trains has started taking passengers on the V/Line network. VLocity train number 119 is the first of 23 new trains ordered as part of a $601 million investment in the Victorian Budget 2023/24. The trains are targeted at helping deliver on our $219 million investment of almost 200 additional weekend V/Line train services progressively in the coming years, meeting the increas
The Senhance Surgical System is intended to keep time and cost per procedure comparable to traditional laparoscopies. | Source: Asensus Surgical Asensus Surgical Inc. said it will file for bankruptcy protection if shareholders do not approve its proposed merger with Karl Storz SE. The surgical robotics developer urged stockholders in its second-quarter earnings call to vote in favor of the merger as the extended deadline date of Aug. 20 approaches.
Image: Maksym Yemelyanov/stock.adobe.com NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) CEO, Tony Chappel has reiterated the need for a collective approach to batteries at the Australian Battery Recycling and Manufacturing Summit. Chappel’s address highlighted the power of collaborating to find solutions to issues like creating a circular economy for batteries and safe disposal pathways.
Universities need advanced security architectures for effective incident response. Discover how XDR solutions enhance visibility and resilience in complex tech landscapes.
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?
Image: chokniti/stock.adobe.com A leading life science organisation, AusBiotech, has been announced as an Industry Partner Organisation (IPO) under the Federal Government’s Industry Growth Program (IGP). The program will see AusBiotech deliver a commercialisation advisory support service for Australian biotech and medtech companies that are part of the Industry Growth Program.
Source: Getty Images CNC machining centers and turning centers are used for countless applications, which is why almost every manufacturer has these machines in their shops. Paralleling company diversity is the wide spectrum within each utilization factor: Lot size – At one end of the spectrum are companies that regularly run under 10 workpieces per lot.
While mathematical expressions are important in any programming language, the topic of math functions addresses not just the algorithms themselves, but the design of custom functions within Python.
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?
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 45,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content