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Hexagon Expands Automated Quality Inspection System for Aerospace

Automation World

The Presto XL system helps aerospace quality professionals accelerate inspection by 50% and reduce hidden manufacturing costs.

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The smallest electronic solenoid interlock now available with expanded features 

Design World

Schmersal’s AZM40, the smallest electronic solenoid interlock, now offers a broader range of application options with new accessories and features. Measuring 119.5 x 40 x 20 mm, it is helpful for small safety gates, maintenance hatches, and confined installation spaces. Despite its compact design, the AZM40 delivers a remarkable locking force of 2,000 N, making… The post The smallest electronic solenoid interlock now available with expanded features appeared first on Design World.

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Phoenix Contact Announces U.S. Leadership Transition

Gary Mintchell

For my money, Jack Nehlig has been one of the premier leaders in the control and instrumentation market in the US. He has led Phoenix Contact US through the difficult market transitions of the past 15-20 years. I’ve enjoyed his Tweets (remember those) and LinkedIn posts that are always positive and supportive. He is retiring at the end of the year. And thus a leadership transition.

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Door handle with color signals: machine status is directly visible on the handle

Design World

Schmersal has introduced the DHS-U1, an innovative new door handle system. The new DHS door handle system is a robust door handle that can display individual machine status using illumination in the handle itself. The benefit: the DHS door handle system eliminates the need to install separate door handles and indicator lamps. The handle signals… The post Door handle with color signals: machine status is directly visible on the handle appeared first on Design World.

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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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Fanuc America Establishes Scholarship Fund with SME Education Foundation

Automation World

The scholarship fund will provide $50,000 annually to support North American manufacturing careers.

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AutomationDirect adds AchieVe WDW and WDN series wire ducts now available in white

Design World

AutomationDirect has added new versions of the AchieVe WDW and WDN series wire ducts, which provide easy wire management at great prices. These rugged, wide, and narrow finger wall, rigid wire ducts are made of self-extinguishing UL 94 V-0 rated flame-retardant PVC material. AchieVe wire ducts feature convenient upper and lower score lines to facilitate… The post AutomationDirect adds AchieVe WDW and WDN series wire ducts now available in white appeared first on Design World.

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Asset Connect helps bridge data gaps for machine builders

Design World

MaintainX announced the beta launch of Asset Connect, a new cloud-based platform designed to streamline communication and enhance collaboration between machine builders and their customers. Asset Connect allows OEMs to proactively monitor deployed customer equipment across facilities, boosting both post-sales revenue and customer satisfaction through real-time asset health analytics, efficient critical spare parts management, and… The post Asset Connect helps bridge data gaps for machine b

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Researchers solve ‘electrifying’ mystery of how giant gold nuggets are formed

E&T

Researchers at Australia’s Monash University have published a study that reveals how giant gold nuggets formed in quartz veins could be the result of earthquakes and electricity.

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Metal fabrication blazes a trail forward at FABTECH in Orlando

The Fabricator

FABTECH opens in Orlando this year as the industry navigates through a time of economic, operational, and generational change.

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Ask an Expert Podcast: flexible conveyance for materials handling

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast · Ask an Expert: Versaflex conveyors with mk North America Our new Ask an Expert Podcast features discussions with product experts about how technologies are changing the landscape of automation and robotics. In the premiere episode, we sit down with Michael Zampano, a product engineer from nk North America, to learn all about flexible product conveyance.

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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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Custom Woodworking Company Scales Up with MRP Software

MRPEasy

Covenant Millworks, a custom woodworking company from Louisville, Georgia, needed software to support scaling up the operation. “There’s nothing really that works like MRPeasy,” says Kent Holdeman, President. A woodworking company with two divisions Covenant Millwork is a custom woodworking company from Louisville, Georgia that manufactures hardwood flooring, cabinetry, and furniture.

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Sergey Levine to discuss foundation models in RoboBusiness keynote

Robotics Business Review

Traditionally, robots excel at performing the same task, over and over again, in the same conditions. This makes them great at doing jobs that are a chore for people. It also means these robots are often inflexible pieces of equipment that are difficult to reprogram for a new task. In recent years, however, general-purpose foundation models, like ChatGPT, have demonstrated how general-purpose models trained on diverse datasets can outperform narrowly tailored specialist models, even on tasks tho

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Green energy auction secures 131 new UK projects in turnaround from last year’s setback

E&T

The UK’s renewable energy auction has secured around 131 new green infrastructure projects, marking a significant turnaround from last year’s failed auction.

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Luxolis provides 3D vision, data tools for robot precision in electronics manufacturing

Robotics Business Review

Luxolis’ computer vision technology provides edge and background detection for electronics manufacturing. Source: Luxolis Electronics manufacturing is an example of a sector that requires automation with high levels of precision. Luxolis said its technology enables industrial and collaborative robots to more clearly perceive their surroundings and the tasks at hand.

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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?

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Figure’s Multipurpose Humanoid Robot Successfully Completes Testing at BMW Plant

Control.com

Figure 02, a multipurpose humanoid robot, has seen its first successful testing at BMW Group's Spartanburg plant, opening up possibilities for future humanoid robot use in an industrial setting.

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Top 10 robotics developments of August 2024

Robotics Business Review

As we enter the third quarter of the year, the frenzy around humanoid robots has continued. In August 2024, five of our top 10 stories were about such robots or humanoid alternatives. Company shutdowns and rebrands also grabbed our readers’ attention this past month. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in August 2024. Subscribe to The Robot Report Newsletter or listen to The Robot Report Podcast to stay up to date on the robotics developments you need to know about

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Solving the productivity challenge in Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

Australia’s declining labour productivity hampers economic growth; boosting it is crucial. Image: Photocreo Bednarek/stock.adobe.com Across Australia, and in particular the building and construction industry, the need to boost productivity is more critical than ever. Comment from Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia Nationally, labour productivity growth has been slowing since the mid-2000s.

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Plans for tougher North Sea windfall tax will lead to £12bn loss in tax receipts, warns trade body

E&T

Offshore Energies UK has released data showing the economic impact the government’s tougher windfall tax on oil and gas companies will have on the UK economy.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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Premcar shifts focus to land-based defence vehicles

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: AMGC With assistance from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), automotive manufacturer Premcar has embarked on an ambitious $1.53 million defence program to engineer and enhance its powertrain offering to be globally relevant for land-based military vehicles. This brings Premcar’s drivetrain into the modern era and opens the potential for exports from Australia.

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Biopolymer’s Secret is Seaweed

Plastics Today

Searo Labs and PA Consulting plan to turn the tide in single-use plastic packaging with a sustainable seaweed-based material.

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Investment can help VIC fashion manufacturing soar, says new report

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Nejron Photo/stock.adobe.com New research from RMIT university reveals Victoria’s fashion manufacturing industry requires government preference and investment to evolve. The report, commissioned by the Australian Fashion Council and Epson Australia, details the current and potential value of the almost $1 billion industry. It also shows that key policy interventions, industry and government can together inject an additional $225m into the Victorian economy and create a further 1,500 jobs.

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Alex Baldock: the Currys boss plugging into a more sustainable future

The Guardian Manufacturing

Covid and other crises took their toll, but the boss of the electricals chain says its thriving repair and recycling division is now pointing the way forward Tiny cameras from deconstructed mobile phones, LED strips and plastic vacuum cleaner handles are all to hand as engineers work on thousands of malfunctioning or outdated items at the UK’s largest electrical goods repair centre, just outside Newark.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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RSM appoints new head of manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Quintal, who started at RSM South Africa in 2004 and became CEO, later moved to Sydney, where he continued to pursue auditing and consulting with the company. Image: RSM RSM Australia, an audit and tax consulting firm, has appointed Louis Quintal as the new head of manufacturing. RSM Australia has appointed Louis Quintal as the new Head of Manufacturing, succeeding Jessica Olivier.

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Inside Story of First US Water Brand With Tethered Caps

Plastics Today

Crystal Geyser bottled water owner CG Roxane shares details, challenges, and advice from the change that reduces litter and simplifies plastic recycling.

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Construction on VIC ‘Big Battery’ now underway

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: malp/stock.adobe.com The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has returned with the Victorian Government beginning construction on one of the world’s biggest renewable energy storage batteries. Premier Jacinta Allan and minister for the State Electricity Commission, Lily D’Ambrosio visited the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub, a 600-megawatt big battery.

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Workplace morale higher among manufacturing leaders than workers, study finds

The Fabricator

According to a new Epicor report, a significant gap exists between how manufacturing managers and frontline workers perceive workplace morale.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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A new offshore wind zone in Bunbury, WA has been declared

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Peter Adams/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government’s Reliable Renewables Plan is being rolled out across Western Australia with the announcement of an offshore wind zone declared off the coast of Bunbury. The Bunbury offshore wind industry has the potential to support 11.4 GW of electricity, enough to power all the homes and manufacturing industries in the South West.

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Northland Corp. expanding in Michigan

The Fabricator

Northland Corp. has announced plans to expand its Greenville, Mich., facility.

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Black Sky Industries launches in AUS with new defence facilities

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Black Sky Industries Defence industry company, Black Sky Industries, has launched in Australia with a multi-million-dollar headquarters in Southeast Queensland and manufacturing facilities throughout Western Queensland. Formerly known as Black Sky Aerospace, the company is Australia’s only sovereign developer and supplier of solid rocket propellant and solid rocket motors to the defence sector.

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California Bans Single-use Plastic Bags. Again

Plastics Today

California was the first state in the nation to ban single-use plastic bags in 2014, but it made an exception for high-density polyethylene bags. A new law will eliminate that loophole.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!