Wed.Nov 13, 2024

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Almost 300 new defence industry pathways in South Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: lotusa/stock.adobe.com Almost 300 more young South Australians will have access to new training and employment pathways, to equip them with the skills needed for a career in the state’s vibrant defence industry. The Federal Government in partnership with the South Australian Government will establish the Defence Industry Pathways Program and the Shipbuilding Employment Pathways pilot initiative.

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Beckhoff strengthens packaging industry team in the US and globally

Design World

Following another successful PACK EXPO International, Beckhoff has announced the promotions of both Mark Ruberg and Greg Marsh. These changes will further strengthen the packaging industry management team and increase Beckhoff’s ability to support customer success in the U.S. and around the world. Marsh will serve as packaging industry manager for Beckhoff USA.

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Manufacturers Should Combine Tech with Empathy to Improve the B2B Experience

Automation World

In a tough business environment, manufacturers cannot afford to offer sub-par purchase processes and tools to buyers.

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ABB announces mfg. collaboration with Black Box Innovations to expand EV charging infrastructure

Canadian Manufacturing

Mike Shenouda and Taner Cairns, Founder of Black Box Innovations celebrated the signature of this licensing agreement at ABB’s Canadian head office in Montreal. (Credit: ABB) ABB Electrification Canada – Installation Products has completed a licensing agreement in Canada with Black Box Innovations, a North American company involved in advanced Energy Management technology, to bring systems that allow a more efficient installation of EV chargers and other appliances to homes and businesses across

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Agility Amid Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions

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

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Silicon Sensing to supply PinPoint gyros for Martian moons exploration

Robotics Business Review

Silicon Sensing’s miniature CRM200 PinPoint gyro. | Source: Silicon Sensing Systems Robotic missions to Earth’s moon are challenging enough, but motion control on the moons of Mars requires precision technology. Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd. has been contracted by the German Aerospace Centre to supply two miniature PinPoint gyros for use in the Martian Moons eXploration mission.

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ClearVue takes patented solar vision glass global

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: anatoliy_gleb/stock.adobe.com ClearVue Technologies Limited has entered into a Manufacturing and Distribution Licence Agreement with My Glass Projects, a glass fabrication company based in London, United Kingdom. My Glass Projects is granted non-exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute products incorporating ClearVue’s advanced photovoltaic glazing technology into the UK market.

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IN THE NEWS with Fastener News Desk the Week of November 11, 2024

Fastener News Desk

Podcast Transcript: INTRO: Cris Young: Hello, fastener enthusiasts and industry professionals, Cris Young here LIVE in the FastenerTV studio! Welcome to your weekly roundup of the latest in fasteners—industry news, trends, upcoming events, and scholarships. Let’s dive into this week’s episode of In the News with Fastener News Desk! HOST: Lisa Kleinhandler, Editor-in-Chief Fastener News Desk.

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Robotics in the Eyewear Industry: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Glasses

Robotics Automation News

The eyewear industry is experiencing a major transformation thanks to advancements in robotics and automation. From manufacturing processes to personalized customer experiences, robotics is making eyewear production faster, more efficient, and more customized than ever before. These innovations aren’t just limited to high-end manufacturing but are also changing how consumers select and purchase eyewear.

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To Celebrate National Recycling Day, Resist Misinformation

Plastics Today

Arm yourself with these basic facts about plastics recycling.

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Cómo optimizar la máquina combinada de punzonado y corte por láser

The Fabricator

Special ProductsandManufacturing cuenta ahora con cuatro sistemas automatizados de punzonado y corte por láser que, en conjunto, han transformado la operación de punzonado de la empresa.

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

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.

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Pack Expo Wrap-up V2: The Future of Packaging Automation

Control.com

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies that solve problems in the packaging and handling industries.

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SAP Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Driving Sustainability in Energy, Oil, and Gas, and its Market-leading Position

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SAN ANTONIO, TX. – 13 th November 2024 – Recently Frost & Sullivan assessed the digital sustainability in the energy, oil and gas industry, and based on its findings, recognizes SAP with the 2024 Global Company of the Year Award. The company is a global technology leader that provides enterprise application software and services. Its extensive suite of applications and solutions span areas such as supply chain management, finance, and data analytics, enabling businesses to adapt to changing

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Assume young people don’t want to work? Here’s the truth

The Fabricator

Do the kids want to work anymore? Recent conversations at FABTECH prompted Josh Welton to revisit this age-old trope.

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Video: Mold Component Technology Solutions Boost Sustainability

Mold Making Technology

DME Product Manager Mike McCutcheon discusses how moldmakers can embrace sustainability with innovative solutions that improve productivity, reduce waste and support eco-friendly manufacturing, including: A stress-relieving machine that is a proven substitute for 80% to 90% of heat-treatment stress relief in metalworking applications. It improves the inconsistencies of the previous resonant vibration technology by using more efficient, more consistent "sub-harmonic" vibrational energy, w

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Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Agility & Supply Chain Resilience

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.

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Digital Tools for Circular Economy, Sustainability in Manufacturing

Industry Week

New technologies enable manufacturers to integrate circular economy and sustainability practices into their business processes, driving competitive advantage.

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Sustainability 101: What is e-waste?

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

You have an electronic product that is no longer working and it has now become what is sometimes referred to as “e-waste.” Learn more about this topic from Cisco's Kelsi Doran.

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Fieldwork Robotics partners with Burro to help with raspberry harvesting

Robotics Business Review

Fieldwork and Augean have developed a base-agnostic raspberry-harvesting payload, shown here on a Burro. Source: Fieldwork Robotics Like other industries, raspberry growers face growing labor challenges. Fieldwork Robotics Ltd. today announced that it has signed a collaboration agreement with Augean Robotics Inc., manufacturer of the Burro autonomous and collaborative mobile robot.

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Cisco and Our Partners: Moving Forward as One

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Celebrate the future of technology from Partner Summit 2024! Discover the Cisco 360 Partner Program and One Cisco initiative, empowering partners to drive AI transformation and deliver unparalleled customer outcomes.

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Unmasking Energy Waste: Manufacturing’s Hidden Inefficiencies and Costly Impacts

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.

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COP29: Starmer plans to cut UK’s emissions by 81% by 2035

E&T

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to cut the UK’s emissions by 81% by 2035 and called for greater international collaboration on climate change.

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Unifor confirms Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has issued orders against manufacturer

Canadian Manufacturing

Unifor has learned that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has finally issued an order to Best Theratronics, confirming the company is not in compliance with its licence condition requiring a financial guarantee for decommissioning. (CNW Group/Unifor) KANATA — Unifor says they have learned that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has finally issued an order to Best Theratronics, confirming the company is not in compliance with its licence condition requiring a financia

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Nasa backs sustainable aviation with $11.5m for green aircraft designs

E&T

Nasa is giving five projects a cumulative $11.5m to progress designs for new sustainable aircraft.

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GM recalling big pickups and SUVs because the rear wheels can lock up, increasing risk of a crash

Canadian Manufacturing

General Motors is recalling nearly 462,000 pickup trucks and big SUVs with diesel engines because the rear wheels can lock up, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall in the U.S. covers certain Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2020 through 2022 model years. Also included are the 2021 Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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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VW and Rivian increase tie-up agreement to $5.8bn to ‘help accelerate EV adoption’

E&T

New tech joint venture will see developers and engineers from both VW and Rivian working together for both companies' future EV models.

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Wayland Additive Partners with 3Dees Industries

Manufacturing Management

Wayland Additive announced its partnership with 3Dees Industries for sales of Calibur3 electron beam (eBeam) metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems across Central and Eastern Europe.

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UK government’s £500m skills drive to support next generation of engineers and scientists

E&T

Thousands of postgraduate students will be backed by £500m government fund to study biological, engineering and environmental sciences at 45 universities across the UK.

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Vecna Robotics raises funding, names industry veteran Karl Iagnemma CEO

Robotics Business Review

CaseFlow orchestrates case-picking robots and workers, noted new CEO Karl Iagnemma. Source: Vecna robotics Vecna Robotics today announced that it has closed $14.5 million in additional funding from existing investors and brought on Karl Iagnemma as CEO. The Waltham, Mass.-based company provides mobile robots for materials handling. Iagnemma has been a robotics researcher and an entrepreneur.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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Tech-Driven Medicine: How Innovation Is Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Robotics Automation News

In the age of rapid technological advancement, the healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Tech-driven medicine is reshaping the way healthcare is delivered, making it more efficient, personalized, and accessible.

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Engineering apprentice saves employer 86% on operational pump costs

Manufacturing Management

A University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre apprentice has helped the UK's largest aircrete block manufacturer slash operational pump costs by 86% by significantly reducing water usage, repair costs and downtime.

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Canada introduces the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute to address AI risks

Automation Mag

The Canadian government has launched the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (CAISI) to bolster Canada’s capacity to address AI safety risks, further positioning the country as a leader in the safe and responsible development and adoption of AI technologies. It is one component of a broader $2.4 billion investment announced in Budget 2024 to help researchers and businesses develop and adopt AI responsibly.

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Hundreds attend ERS Hub annual conference

Manufacturing Management

Hundreds of delegates from the electrification community and industry in general attended the Electric Revolution Skills (ERS) Hub annual conference.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?