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Why Asset Performance Management is Critical to Modern Manufacturing

Automation World

By combining real-time monitoring, predictive analytics and proactive maintenance, APM shifts focus from reactive problem-solving to proactive performance optimization.

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Cornerstone Robotics brings in $70M to scale Sentire endoscopic system globally

Robotics Business Review

The Sentire system features lightweight surgeon side arms, tremor filtration, and motion-control techniques to aid complex surgeries in confined spaces. | Source: Cornerstone Robotics Cornerstone Robotics Ltd., a surgical robotics developer, Monday today said it has raised $70 million in Series C financing. The company said the funding will advance its efforts toward commercialization, development of surgical robotics products, clinical trials, and regulatory approvals. “Cornerstone Roboti

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How Proper Scheduling Leads to a Successful Machine Shop

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Getty Images If you have been working in a machine shop for many years, you will probably have been bombarded with information on how to make your shop more efficient. Machine tool dealers will tell how much more efficient you can be by utilizing their newer, faster and more capable machines. Tooling manufacturers will recommend their latest and greatest tools to make your machining processes faster and more efficient.

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What is Throughput Time in Manufacturing?

MRPEasy

Throughput time is an important KPI in manufacturing management, helping companies to improve performance both on the shop floor and in the supply chain. Lets take a deeper dive into the metric. What is throughput time? Throughput time is the amount of time it takes to manufacture a product from start to finish. Measuring throughput […] The post What is Throughput Time in Manufacturing?

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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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Maintenance Troubleshooting: A Comprehensive Guide for Optimized Industrial Operations

ATS

Share Effective troubleshooting is vital for driving down unplanned downtime and minimizing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). Often, machine troubleshooting is regarded as an art rather than an essential maintenance technician skill. This leads to inconsistency in how equipment failure is addressed, which impacts operational efficiency. This blog outlines a structured approach to maintenance troubleshooting.

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Motion Industries to acquire Texas distributor M.B. McKee

Design World

Motion Industries, Inc. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of M.B. McKee Company, Inc. The transaction is expected to close at the end of January 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Established in 1943, M.B. McKee is a family-owned distributor of mechanical bearings, belts, chain, conveyor systems/components, motors, drives and power… The post Motion Industries to acquire Texas distributor M.B.

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RoboSense and Coco Robotics partner to ‘revolutionize’ autonomous last-mile delivery

Robotics Automation News

RoboSense, a developer of AI-driven robotics technology, and Coco Robotics, an innovator in delivery robots and now known as Coco Delivery, have announced a strategic partnership to transform last-mile logistics. By combining RoboSenses advanced sensor technology with Coco Robotics delivery solutions, the collaboration aims to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in urban networks.

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CES 2025 Showcases Giant Leaps in Automotive Technology

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Beyond the standard-issue weird and wonderful consumer techthink an air-purifying cat perch and a furry, pocket-size robotthis years Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 lived up to its promise of being a proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. The event which ran from January 7-10, 2025, highlighted significant advances in automotive technology.

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Why Asset Performance Management is Critical to Modern Manufacturing

Automation World

By combining real-time monitoring, predictive analytics and proactive maintenance, APM shifts focus from reactive problem-solving to proactive performance optimization.

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Ainos unveils ‘AI nose’ for robotics

Robotics Automation News

Ainos, a developer of technology which can digitize scent, has unveiled its revolutionary AI Nose for robotics application and invites robotics companies worldwide to join Ainos Alliance. The company says this technology aims to equip robots with the ability to smell, filling a long-standing gap in sensory capabilities.

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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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Elcogen Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling High-efficiency, Emission-free Power and Green Hydrogen Production with Its Versatile Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Stack Technologies

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SAN ANTONIO, TX. January 14, 2024 Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the solid oxide electrochemical cell industry and, based on its research, recognizes Elcogen with the 2024 European Enabling Technology Leadership Award. The company is a global leader in clean energy, specializing in solid oxide fuel cells ( SOFC ) and solid oxide electrolyzer cells ( SOEC ) , stacks, and modules.

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Dürr to install 120 industrial robots at Chinese auto giant BYD’s first plant in Europe

Robotics Automation News

The giant Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD Auto is building its first European passenger car plant. To equip it with painting technology, BYD selected Drr. Over the coming months, the German mechanical and plant engineering company will send more than 120 robots to Hungary for various painting lines.

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AtkinsRéalis and Mott MacDonald to deliver services to submarine manufacturer

Canadian Manufacturing

MONTREAL — AtkinsRalis Group Inc., an engineering services and nuclear company, has been appointed to provide nuclear and infrastructure services to deliver critical nuclear-powered submarine facilities in the UK. Rolls-Royce Submarines has jointly appointed AtkinsRalis and Mott MacDonald as its new fissile design partner as part of plans to double the size of its submarines site in Derby, England.

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Is there too much hype around robotics and automation?

Robotics Automation News

When our website, RoboticsAndAutomationNews.com, started 10 years ago, we were probably the only dedicated website reporting on robotics and automation, especially in the industrial sector, more specifically, about industrial robotic arms. At the time, industrial robotics was a niche topic, generating little or no attention in mainstream media.

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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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Bishop-Wisecarver Announces Acquisition of Symation Inc., Expanding Automation Solutions Portfolio

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Bishop-Wisecarver has acquired Symation, a leader in motion control system integration, to expand its mechatronic solutions and launch Wisecarver Automation. This new division combines expertise in mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering to offer comprehensive automation system design, custom-engineered solutions, enduring quality, multidisciplinary guidance, and advanced control system integration, solidifying Bishop-Wisecarver as a single-source supplier for innovative autom

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Prepare your company for managing smart manufacturing initiatives

The Fabricator

If your workforce doesnt have the right data analytical skills, your company might not be ready to embark on a smart manufacturing journey.

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Endries International Inc. Plans Expansion with New Distribution Center in Texas

Fastener News Desk

January 8, 2025 Brillion, WI January 8, 2025 Endries International Inc. a leader in fastener, Class-C components and fulfillment solutions for many of the best-known manufacturers in the world, is proud to announce it will be opening a new, state-of-the-art distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas. This significant expansion will double current capacity, increasing square footage to 65,000 sq/ft, and reinforces Endries commitment to providing world-class service to our customers across the re

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Changing of the guard at a family-owned fabrication shop

The Fabricator

Meet Wyatt Imhoff and Cameron Leakey, two new superintendents who are replacing their fathers, who held the same roles at Goodhart Sons, Lancaster, Pa.

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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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China-based WeRide to start a driverless shuttle service at Zurich Airport

E&T

China-based autonomous driving start-up WeRide is to follow a dedicated route transporting employees to various areas of Zurich Airport starting in early 2025.

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4 steps to prepare your company for managing smart manufacturing initiatives

The Fabricator

If your workforce doesnt have the right data analytical skills, your company might not be ready to embark on a smart manufacturing journey.

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Things aren’t all bad: hail the UK customer service heroes of 2024

The Guardian Manufacturing

Over the past year, in addition to their consumer complaints, readers have asked us to highlight those businesses that went above and beyond to help Its the bad news that tends to capture newspaper headlines and my consumer column is devoted to misery. Spend a year in my shoes and youll assume that UK traders are a cartel of con artists. Broken Britain is the conclusion of readers who comment.

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Top 15 Lean Manufacturing Tools in 2025

MRPEasy

Lean manufacturing tools help you organize workspaces and fix problems before they can slow you down. With these tools in place, you’ll be able to lower costs, boost quality control, and give your customers exactly what they want. What is lean manufacturing? Lean manufacturing is all about working smarter, not harder. At its core, its […] The post Top 15 Lean Manufacturing Tools in 2025 appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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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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Manufacturing is capitalism at its finest

The Fabricator

The quest for short-term gains in manufacturing can lead to an abysmal customer experience. A competitive market keeps customers first.

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RS releases 2025 Indirect Procurement Report: ‘Tackling the cost of business’

Manufacturing Management

RS, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has today released its 2025 Indirect Procurement Report Tackling the cost of business.

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Flexiv partners with KURABO to create KURAVIZON adaptive robot for precision automation

Automation Mag

Flexiv, a global company specializing in general-purpose robotics solutions, has partnered with KURABO, a Japanese pioneer in high-speed image processing and 3D measurement technology, to develop the KURAVIZON adaptive robot. KURABOs KURASENSE technology, which functions as both the “eyes” and “brain” of the robotic system, combined with Flexivs Rizon robot as the integration platform, reportedly creates an ideal automation solution for industries that demand absolute pre

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Imperial College London hires new head of department for electrical and electronic engineering

Manufacturing Management

Imperial College London has announced that Tim Green will serve as the new head of department for electrical and electronic engineering.

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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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Forkardt Hardinge Swiss Workholding Provides Reliable, Consistent Performance

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Forkhardt Hardinge Forkardt Hardinge ’s Swiss collets are designed to provide optimized concentricity and gripping strength for Swiss-style machines. These collets are said to securely hold parts without marring surfaces, minimizing vibration to ensure smoother machining, enhanced accuracy and extended tool life. Designed with precision in mind, collets and guide bushings feature enough spring draw to handle slight diameter variations in bar stock, providing reliability and consist

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Advanced Propulsion Centre launches new future-mobility accelerator

Manufacturing Management

Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), a non-profit organisation for automotive industry to reach net-zero and with financial company Zenzic have partnered to launch a new business accelerator.

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Midaco’s Automatic Pallet Changer Enhances VMC Versatility

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Midaco Corp. Midaco Corp. ’s Automatic 4-Pallet Changer with trunnion system for CNC machining is designed for seamless integration with VMCs. The system is said to optimize workflows by eliminating idle time while increasing spindle utilization and flexibility for complex jobs. Midaco’s four-pallet shuttle system is engineered for both high-volume production and low-volume, high-mix jobs, enabling continuous operation without interruption.

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Manufacturers see industrial strategy as game changer for investment

Manufacturing Management

Britains manufacturers believe the introduction of an industrial strategy will be a game changer for increasing investment and boosting productivity, while helping them secure the skills they need for the future according to a major survey published today.

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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?