Design World

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Using an air purge on linear encoders provides a number of reliability benefits, but generating the required flow of dry, clean compressed air requires a considerable amount of energy over the lifetime of a machine. This has an impact on the total cost of ownership and the lifetime CO2e footprint of the encoders. Why use… The post Reducing air purge usage with FORTiS™ encoders, achieving energy saving up to 91% appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Learn how companies adopting vision-based localization are redefining the AMR market by achieving faster ROI and better TCO through streamlined commissioning & maximum availability and by accelerating adoption of advanced AI capabilities Author: Amir Bousani, Co-Founder & CEO of RGo Robotics In the rapidly evolving world of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), a seismic shift is underway.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Tired of cheap, poor-quality tools, Robin and JoJo Wood decided to resurrect the craft – with orders now coming from around the world Axes are being forged in Sheffield again for the first time in decades, after a father-and-daughter team revived the city’s lost tradition. Robin Wood, 59, and his daughter, JoJo, 30, teach courses in spoon carving, a craft that requires the use of an axe.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Image: tong2530/stock.adobe.com The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the initial phase of its $1 billion Solar Sunshot program to boost innovation within Australia’s solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing industry. Solar Sunshot was announced by the Australian Government in March and the Program Guidelines have been designed following a period of extensive consultation.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Metrology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Deciding whether to replace a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) with a robotic measurement system can be challenging. To make an informed choice, it's essential to understand the unique strengths and limitations of each technology. Let’s explore this in more detail, with examples to help you visualize the differences. The post Should a CMM Be Replaced With a Measuring Robot?

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Metrology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The pioneer of collaborative robotics is set to unveil a new AI-powered machine tending solution at IMTS, enabling faster batch changeovers by eliminating the need for fixtures. The post Universal Robots Shows Deep Learning-Based Part Detection At IMTS appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Image: Minister for Industry and Science Hon Ed Husic MP (centre) spoke at the Industry Capability Network’s 40th birthday celebrations at Parliament House. Image: Good PR Minister for Industry and Science Hon Ed Husic MP spoke at the Industry Capability Network’s 40th birthday celebrations at Parliament House. You don’t get to stay around for four decades as an industry association group of any kind unless you’re very good at what you do.

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Metrology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The API ProGAGE Scanning and Inspection Arms are designed with advanced materials, ensuring a lightweight and portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) that is both reliable and efficient. The post API Launch ProGage Scanning and Inspection Portable Arm Range appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Image: New Africa/stock.adobe.com Queensland’s $45 million Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Scheme, which has been incredibly successful in helping Queensland drivers transition to electric vehicles (EVs), will close today at 11:59pm. Since 1 July 2022, the Queensland Government committed $45 million to support Queensland’s successful EV uptake and assisted with cost of living pressures by making EVs more affordable, through reducing upfront costs of purchasing a new eligible EV.

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Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.

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Metrology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Nikon Metrology, a supplier of traceable shop floor metrology, has welcomed the recent comprehensive update to Volume 5.1 of the automotive measurement standards issued by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). The post Laser Radar Aligns With New VDA Metrology Standards appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Image: industrieblick/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Government has celebrated the achievements of Victoria’s nation-leading TAFE and training sector with Melbourne Polytechnic and the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency among the winners at the 70 th annual Victorian Training Awards. Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle Tierney congratulated the award winners at the Victorian Training Awards Gala.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The global IoT and Edge landscape is undergoing a seismic change, driven by the convergence of disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), edge computing, blockchain, 5G, and hybrid networks. This shift is not only reshaping how businesses operate but also how they deliver value to customers. As a result, ecosystem players feel the pressure to pivot IoT growth strategies and modernize infrastructure, thereby enabling faster data processing, reduced latency,

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Image: Tindo Tindo announced a new partnership with Capral Aluminium, which will see the aluminium company provide extruded frames for Australian-made solar panels , with the potential for new onshore aluminium manufacturing to support Tindo’s proposed Gigafactory. Tindo, Australia’s only maker of solar panels, has ordered its first consignment of aluminium frames from Australia’s largest extruder and distributor of aluminium products.

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Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, TX. – 3 rd September, 2024– Based on a recent assessment of the BPO Customer Service outsourcing market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Teleperformance (TP) in India with the 2024 Best Practices Customer Value Leadership Award in the Asia-Pacific Customer Care Outsourcing industry. TP in India has over 90,000 employees and represents the largest multicultural team within Teleperformance.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Image: Motion The recent overhaul of welding fume regulations in Australia has ushered in a new era of workplace safety. With the new, safer exposure limit reduced to 1 milligram per cubic meter from 5 mg/m3 of air, it’s imperative that companies and workers adapt swiftly to maintain compliance and protect the health of the workforce. This tightening of regulations reflects a growing recognition of the serious health risks posed by welding fumes, including potential respiratory and neurolo

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Metrology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 2nd September appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Image: Austal Australia Austal has released its financial results for the financial year ended 30 June 2024 which show an improvement in Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) and a slight decline in revenue. The company recorded an EBIT of $56.5 million (FY2023: loss of $4.8m), on Revenue of $1,468.9 million. EBIT was in line with the market guidance range (three per cent to four per cent EBIT margin on targeted eight per cent to ten per cent growth in FY2023 revenue), despite FY2024 reven

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The rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. In the event of a defect, recall, or customer complaint, manufacturers must quickly identify and trace the affected parts and components, including their maintenance, installation, and purchase history – back to the purchase order.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

L&L Special Furnace is pleased to announce the delivery of the second FB435 model furnace to Doncaster Precision Castings of Groton CT, a global leader in the aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and automotive markets. This advanced furnace will bolster Doncaster’s in-house annealing, tempering, and heat treatment capabilities, significantly enhancing their production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Putting food waste to good use: the hub is developing sustainable plastics using food waste, such as cooking oil. Image: CSIRO CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Murdoch University have launched The Bioplastics Innovation Hub, an $8 million collaboration that will work with industry partners to develop a new generation of 100 per cent compostable plastic.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Designed for high robot utilization, the pre-engineered ArcWorld® 200 welding solution from Yaskawa America Inc. (Dayton, OH) is equipped to be a versatile workhorse for small- to medium-sized parts or medium-volume production runs. Yaskawa America will be in Booth N-236601. Requiring minimal floorspace, this dual-station model is easy to install and customize, and it allows the operator to load one workstation while the robot is servicing the other.

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Granta Automation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Manual palletising, where workers physically stack products onto pallets, is a staple in many industries due to its flexibility and straightforward approach. However, it’s also fraught with challenges that can hinder efficiency, increase costs, and put workers at risk of … Continue reading → The post Manual Palletising Efficiency Problems and How to Overcome Them first appeared on Granta Automation.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

WALTER Surface Technologies’ SPY Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet from ArcOne. WALTER Surface Technologies is thrilled to announce the launch of the new SPY TM Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet from ArcOne®, the ultimate solution for welders who require the best in versatility, visibility, and comfort. As industrial projects and trade schools ramp up for the fall, the SPY helmet stands out as the best option for welders who aim to work as efficiently as possible without compromising.

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Granta Automation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

In today’s highly competitive market, businesses are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and stay ahead of the curve. Automation, particularly in material handling, has proven to be a key driver in achieving these goals. Among the most … Continue reading → The post ROI Analysis: Is Investing in a Palletiser Worth It?

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Weiler Abrasives , a leading producer of abrasives and power brushes for surface conditioning, is excited to announce two upgrades in its high -performing lineup of Tiger 2.0 cutting, grinding and combination wheels. Designed to address the challenges of demanding metal fabrication industries like shipbuilding, pressure vessel and heavy equipment fabrication, the new Tiger Ceramic 2.0 and Tiger INOX 2.0 wheels help cut through inefficiencies, safety issues and labor shortages that prevent compan

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Control.com

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

ABB and Komatsu shake hands on an electrifying agreement that seeks to advance electrification and decarbonization solutions in the mining industry.

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Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar

Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.

Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

There has been a shift in how the manufacturing industry thinks about automation. With no end in sight to the labor shortage, automation is becoming a necessity, especially for smaller manufacturers. Automation is no longer optional for these manufacturers. At the same time, technology is advancing so automation systems can become more productive and take on more tasks of increasing complexity.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Unitree robots at the World Robotics Conference 2024 in Beijing. | Source: Unitree At its recent Third Plenum, China mapped out the direction of its economic policies. Beijing wants to adapt to the latest round of industrial transformation by using robots as an engine for growth. The country is by far the largest robot market in the world. “China’s rapid development in industrial robot automation is extraordinary,” stated Marina Bill, president of the International Federation o

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Source (clockwise) | Allied Machine & Engineering, Lyndex-Nikken Inc., Siemens Industry Inc., Horn USA Inc. Are you searching for the next technology, software or service to take your mold shop to the next level? MoldMaking Technology makes it easy for you to find your next technology innovation with a curated product roundup. With IMTS 2024 (International Manufacturing Technology Show) just around the corner, our staff has crafted a comprehensive, two-part guide to what’s new, improve

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