Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 11, 2024

The Nokia Drone Networks FCC certification setup with Rohde & Schwarz CMX500 radio communication tester. | Source: Nokia Last week, Swisscom Broadcast chose Nokia to deploy a drones-as-a-service network across Switzerland. By deploying 300 Drone-in-Box units, the companies said they plan to enable emergency response, perimeter protection, and infrastructure inspection, which will help keep public safety workers safe.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 11, 2024

Australia’s first Moon rover, Roo-ver, was named by public vote, receiving 35 per cent of votes. Image: ELO2 Consortium The ELO2 Consortium, short for EPE and Lunar Outpost Oceania, is pioneering the development of designs for Australia’s first lunar rover. As part of its mission in establishing infrastructure on the Moon, NASA signed an agreement with the Australian Space Agency to establish lunar operations.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 11, 2024

Automation requires buy-in and maintenance in addition to service-level agreements, or SLAs, says Roboworx. Source: Dale Walsh, Dall-E Every robot original equipment manufacturer (OEM), integrator, or reseller dreads the moment when they revisit a customer site only to find that the robot they installed has been gathering dust in a corner for months.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 11, 2024

Image: Littlelion PR The iconic South Australian knitting mill, Silver Fleece, has been saved by the sustainable fashion company Sunset Lover, who has officially secured all its assets. Co-founders of Sunset Lover, Dean and Melanie Flintoft, were behind announced the acquisition, which was made possible by a successful 48-hour capital raising media campaign.

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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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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 11, 2024

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for July, 2024 dropped below 50, with a 47.5 reading versus 52.1 in June, seasonally adjusted. The Forward Looking Indicator (FLI) also dropped, sinking to 49.6. Key Points: FDI below 50 for first time since January. The July seasonally adjusted FDI declined to a reading of 47.5 compared to 52.1 in June.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 11, 2024

Image: Sundry Photography/stock.adobe.com The Western Australian Government has announced that development is underway for the Pilbara’s first major transmission line, aimed at delivering clean electricity to the Burrup Peninsula. Plans are progressing for the delivery of a new high-capacity common use transmission line to link renewable energy generation in the Maitland Strategic Industrial Area with Karratha and major Pilbara industry players.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 11, 2024

Image: zhu difeng/stock.adobe.com The Murchison Green Hydrogen project, NiWest Nickel Cobalt project and Australian Renewable Energy Hub have been awarded major project status. Projects awarded major project status are of national significance and will contribute to economic growth and employment. The Murchison Green Hydrogen project is a large-scale wind, solar, hydrogen and ammonia plant that will cost an estimated $15 billion.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 11, 2024

A piece of advice that made a difference in my career is very much a cliché, but I’ve found it to be true: Love what you do and make it your passion. When I first got into this industry — after college I took a job with Warner & Swasey, which was a legendary manufacturer of machine tools — I was told that I would probably never leave because it is a place where you can see what few do: products from when they are raw all the way to being a finished part.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 11, 2024

Image: APchanel/stock.adobe.com The Western Australian Government has announced a multimillion-dollar investment to establish an iron ore railcar manufacturing production line and a centre of excellence in Karratha. Minister assisting the minister for State and Industry Development, Stephen Dawson, said almost $8 million was being invested under the Government’s Local Manufacturing Investment Fund (LMIF). “The opening of this new Rail Collaboration Centre in the Pilbara is another m

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 11, 2024

Source: Haimer USA Haimer is showcasing its precision products and tool management systems in collaboration with WinTool tool management software and ToolBase dispensing systems. WinTool is said to enable continous data exchange and access management, which can provide complete traceability of a user’s equipment. The ToolBase dispensing systems are customizable and aim to eliminate outdated demand determination and ordering processes.

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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?

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 11, 2024

Image Credit: xiaoliangge/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government has announced a nation-leading implementation of new safety standards for battery-powered devices from February 1 2025. In response to the rapidly increasing demand for e-mobility devices and the associated risks posed by low-quality lithium-ion batteries, the NSW Fair Trading will enforce these new standards, which include comprehensive testing, certification, and labelling requirements.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 11, 2024

Source: Kurt Workholding Kurt Workholding is expanding its five-axis workholding lineup with a range of products, including three vise models, manual quick-release pallets and pneumatic pallets with 96-mm zero-point docking. Vise models feature three snap-on, snap-off jaw options, simple adjustment options and pull studs for automated pick and place.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 11, 2024

Adwo/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government is rolling out advanced firefighting trucks and state-of-the-art satellite technology across New South Wales. These upgrades aim to boost the safety and effectiveness of Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews as they face the upcoming bushfire season. The $69 million VaaN project, delivered in partnership with the NSW Telco Authority, will see over 5,000 RFS operational vehicles equipped with this new technology over the next three years.

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Metrology

AUGUST 11, 2024

The annual 3D Metrology Conference, focused on technologies and applications relating to industrial 3D measurement and metrology, will be held over 2 ½ days in 2024. The conference will present a mix of industrial applications, research and commercial developments through talks, posters and supplier presentations. The post 2024 International 3D Metrology Conference Registration Open appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 11, 2024

Image: APchanel/stock.adobe.com Mackay manufacturers have received more than $5.2 million across 20 projects through the highly successfu l Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program (MHGP), Made in Queensland (MIQ) program and Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grants. The funding has created and supported more than 500 manufacturing jobs across the region. Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, minister for Water, Glenn Butcher, said Mackay is a local manufacturing powerhouse and the QLD Go

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Metrology

AUGUST 11, 2024

The automated inspection platform Twyn from Visometry is revolutionizing quality control: Utilizing augmented reality (AR), deviations in welded and other complex assemblies can be quickly identified right on the production line. The Visometry solution is setting new standards in manufacturing. Since 2022, the engineering firm Chropynska Slovakia has been utilizing Twyn to streamline processes, reduce errors, and cut down on costly rework.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 11, 2024

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 reporting the latest news making headlines the week of August 5, 2024. Watch now on FastenerTV at Youtube: (11:37) IN THE NEWS… Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in July for the ninth consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation’s supply

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Metrology

AUGUST 11, 2024

Representatives from Boeing, SEMPRE, Northrop Grumman, Skydio, and Near Earth Autonomy recently showcased advanced technologies on the B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base. Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Mobility Command, and 8th Air Force leadership, along with B-52 maintainers, observed as these companies demonstrated innovative maintenance capabilities for the 60-year-old airframe using unmanned aerial systems (UAS), AI software, stand-alone networks, and augmented reality (A

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Control.com

AUGUST 11, 2024

Balluff has expanded its sensing solutions by introducing smart photoelectric sensors for demanding applications and integrating SWIR and UV image sensors into its established camera series.

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Metrology

AUGUST 11, 2024

Reverse engineering involves analyzing an object, machine, or product to get an understanding of its design, form, functions, and parts. The method is commonly used in product development, manufacturing, and maintenance, extracting data from physical objects or systems and converting it into digital formats. The post Reverse Engineering Explained – Methods and Uses appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 11, 2024

Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) and Hennig Inc. are exhibiting together to showcase a wide range of technologies designed to keep machine tools operating safely at maximum efficiency and accuracy. Technologies on display in the booth include: AMROK tombstones and fixture plates, plus a range of modular workholding solutions Multiple Hennig chip conveyors Hennig high-pressure coolant systems Trinity Automation AX2 automated pallet system connected to a vertical machining center Hennig pr

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Metrology

AUGUST 11, 2024

By integrating 3D vision systems from Luxolis AI with collaborative robots (cobots), the company is enhancing Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) testing in the electronics manufacturing sector. 3D vision technology can accurately detect and locate components, thus ensuring cobots’ precise and efficient ESD testing without the risk of unwanted collisions.

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Metrology

AUGUST 11, 2024

The BMW Group is exploring the use of humanoid robots in production for the first time. During a trial run lasting several weeks at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, the latest humanoid robot Figure 02 from California company Figure successfully inserted sheet metal parts into specific fixtures, which were then assembled as part of the chassis. The robot must be particularly dexterous to complete this production step.

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Metrology

AUGUST 11, 2024

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 12th August appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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