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New from Ruland: Large bore zero-backlash jaw couplings

Design World

Ruland Manufacturing has expanded its jaw coupling line to meet the demands of high-torque applications, now offering bore sizes up to 1-3/4-in. or 45 mm and torque capacities of 2,655 in-lb (300 Nm). These new jaw couplings are designed for use in precision systems with high deceleration and acceleration curves, such as those found in […] The post New from Ruland: Large bore zero-backlash jaw couplings appeared first on Design World.

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Planning or Doing?

Gary Mintchell

Personal productivity writer Oliver Burkeman asks of us—you’re merely the kind of person who spends your life drawing up plans for how you’re going to become a different kind of person later on. This will sometimes garner you the admiration of others, since it can look from the outside like you’re busily making improvements. But it isn’t the same at all.

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Scaling Cloud Network Infrastructure for the AI Era

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Generative AI applications are driving the demand for high-performance networking with AI/ML clusters in cloud provider environments. Cisco is introducing new 800G innovations to address these demands and improve outcomes.

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Military background kindles passion for fire safety

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Industry Capability Network With military deployments to Afghanistan and the 2020 bushfires, Firevolt’s founder Hayden Heath brings impressive credentials to his new venture. His experience sparked an interest in fire safety and when he left the military, he worked in a fire safety company as a fire trainer. While he already ran an e-commerce brand selling plasma lighters, Hayden soon decided to take a bigger leap of faith and set up is own fire safety business.

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Changing the Game with MES: Cut Costs, Drive Efficiency, & Achieve Sustainability Goals!

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes

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Top 3 Tips to Automate Your Data Center with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Gain expert insights on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and learn how to access it with Cisco Services as Code. Check out this co-authored blog to learn more.

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NIST Awards $15 Million to ASTM International to Establish Standardization Center of Excellence

NIST Manufacturing

The new center will support U.S. engagement in international standardization for critical and emerging technologies.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with Wolfspeed to Solidify U.S. Technological Leadership in Silicon Carbide Manufacturing

NIST Manufacturing

Media Contact: Maddy Broas, madeline.broas [at] chips.gov (madeline[dot]broas[at]chips[dot]gov) Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Wolfspeed, Inc.

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Coffee concrete shortlisted for national award

Manufacturer's Monthly

RMIT University researchers Dr Rajeev Roychand, Dr Mohammad Saberian and Dr Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch with Jordan Carter, Co-founder of the Indigenous-owned Talwali Coffee Roasters (pictured left to right). Credit: Carelle Mulawa-Richards, RMIT University Universities Australia has shortlisted RMIT University’s coffee concrete innovators for the upcoming 2024 Shaping Australia Awards in the Problem Solver category.

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Cisco Is a Five-Time Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SD-WAN

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

For a fifth consecutive year, Gartner has recognized Cisco as a Leader in SD-WAN security and performance—we feel the heart of platform-level secure networking.

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Seven Australian Navy sailors mark AUKUS milestone

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: razihusin/stock.adobe.com The first seven Royal Australian Navy (RAN) enlisted sailors have graduated from the United States Navy Nuclear Power School in what is a milestone in the AUKUS partnership. The seven sailors, alongside a third group of RAN officers who also graduated, are pioneers towards Australia establishing a sovereign conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) fleet in the early 2030s.

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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!

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Google signs deal for small nuclear reactors to power AI

E&T

Google has announced a deal to buy nuclear energy generated by small modular reactors (SMRs) in a bid to power its increasing reliance on energy-hungry AI.

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Supercharge Your AI Data Center Infrastructure with New Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Powered by Cisco Silicon One G200 technology and capable of delivering high-density 800G fabrics, Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches are engineered to meet the demands of next-generation leaf-and-spine… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales down in August

Canadian Manufacturing

Statistics Canada says wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, fell 0.6 per cent to $81.9 billion in August. The agency says sales fell in five of the seven subsectors with the motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and accessories subsector down 1.8 per cent at $14 billion. Meanwhile, the miscellaneous subsector dropped 3.9 per cent to $10.1 billion as six of its seven industry groups fell, with the agriculture supplies in

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Rough Year for Arburg May Lead to Workforce Adjustments

Plastics Today

Arburg forecasts a turnover of approximately €620 million for 2024, compared with €784 million in 2023, the company revealed during a press conference at Fakuma.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.

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£200,000 automation cell unveiled by In-Comm Training

Manufacturing Management

A £200,000 state-of-the-art automation cell was unveiled at In-Comm Training’s Telford Technical Academy last week in a major boost to the Marches’ advanced engineering capability.

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Sonair Secures Funding for 3D Ultrasonic Object Detection in AMRs

Control.com

In a cost-saving shakeup of the AMR industry, Sonair raised $6.8M to advance the sensing capabilities of mobile robots from 2D LiDAR and vision to a 3D array of acoustic sensors.

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Hunter program kicks off to encourage defence aviation workforce

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: FiledIMAGE/stock.adobe.com Careers in the defence aviation industry will be on show in the Hunter this week with Government and industry partners coming together to provide a glimpse into the career path of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Thanks to the NSW Government’s Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Attraction Program, Hunter students and adults alike are getting a taste of what it takes to work in the aircraft and defence industries.

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B.S.B. Manufacturing secures $1.2M in federal funding to enhance EV parts production capabilities

Automation Mag

B.S.B. Manufacturing (B.S.B), a Burlington-based machined components and parts manufacturer serving the automotive, agricultural and industrial product markets, is receiving $1.2 million to seize future growth in the industry with the addition of new automated production equipment and facility upgrades. This investment will reportedly increase the company’s capacity to produce EV and hybrid vehicle components and fulfill new contracts within the EV industry.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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Local startup tackling the space debris

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Andrei Armiagov/stock.adobe.com Local aerospace company Paladin Space will use a $100,000 State Government grant to progress its work into reducing the risk posed to spacecraft by space debris. This debris can originate from defunct satellites, rocket parts and much smaller items floating in the Earth’s orbit. Currently there is an estimated 9,000 metric tons of space debris orbiting Earth, travelling at speeds of 27,000 kilometres per hour, which is posing a risk to the long-term safety

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SPE MTD Opens Nominations for 2025 Moldmaking Distinction Awards

Mold Making Technology

The Mold Technologies Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers invites you to participate in recognizing excellence in the moldmaking industry with its 2025 International Awards, which are now open for nominations. These awards offer a unique opportunity to highlight the individuals who are redefining the boundaries of precision and innovation in moldmaking.

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AAC renews call for bauxite, alumina, and aluminium to be listed as Critical Minerals

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Aleksei/stock.adobe.com The Australian Aluminium Council (AAC) has renewed its call for the inclusion of bauxite, alumina and aluminium to Australia’s Critical Minerals list, as a new report highlights growing risks to the sector. The report titled Vulnerabilities & Opportunities in Australia’s Upstream Aluminium Sectors highlights the increasing risks to Australia’s domestic upstream supply chain.

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Top Fastener Distributor Chooses AI-Powered HawkSearch

Fastener News Desk

WOBURN, Mass., Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLIN), a leader in AI-powered search solutions, announces that a leader in fastener distribution has selected HawkSearch to enhance its search experience across 15 countries and 12 languages. The fastener distributor will leverage HawkSearch’s Keyword & Concept Search features to improve product discovery.

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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Unlocking manufacturing potential: The convergence of AI and edge computing with universal automation

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Art_Photo/stock.adobe.com Revolutionising the manufacturing industry, the convergence of universal automation, AI, and edge computing marks a pivotal shift. Today’s global manufacturing landscape thrives on ongoing disruption as the ‘new normal.’ Just a couple of years back, manufacturers grappled with pandemic-induced upheavals, compelling substantial process and infrastructure adaptations to stay ahead amidst unparalleled workforce and supply chain hurdles.

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Embracing neurodiversity: The key to unlocking hidden talent in the workforce

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

As AI transforms the tech industry and recruitment processes, organizations are beginning to understand the immense value of hiring neurodivergent talent.

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Control costs: How ERP software can help manufacturers save

Manufacturer's Monthly

Gorodenkoff/shutterstock.com As we enter 2024, the effects of inflation—peaking at a staggering 9.1% in 2022 and lingering at above-average levels throughout 2023 and into 2024—continue to pose significant challenges for the manufacturing sector. Defined as the general increase in prices of goods and services, inflation has become a critical concern for businesses striving to maintain profitability and growth.

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YASA Partners With Formula Student And Launches Search For The Next Generation Of Automotive Engineers

Manufacturing Management

YASA Partners announced that they are partnering with Formula Student 2025 as part of its ambition to inspire the next generation of automotive engineers.

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11 KPIs for Measuring Innovation Success

Measuring innovation success is critical yet challenging for organizations, often leading to confusion over which KPIs to use. Many rely on inappropriate metrics borrowed from other departments, wasting resources and overlooking valuable opportunities. This guide outlines why innovation metrics are hard to track and offers a framework for creating effective KPIs.

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Smart manufacturing: How data-driven decisions are shaping Industry 4.0

Automation Mag

T he future of manufacturing can be summed up in one word: data! We’re in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0 or the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things). This revolution is all about making factories smarter, more connected and able to gather and share data in real-time. Jason Bean, IIoT/Industry 4.0 market specialist for Pepperl+Fuchs says that we’re seeing a global shift towards connected factories, and warns that some manufacturers might be looking at sm

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Honing System Enhances Precision of Hot Runners in Injection Molding

Mold Making Technology

Source | Microcut AG Microcut AG highlights Swiss honing systems for the fine machining of bores in mold manufacturing. The company also provides subcontracting work of high precision for bores in the diameter range of 0.015 – 16.0 mm (0.0006″ – 0.63″). In terms of optimizing quality criteria, the company says it is achieves the first shot, no burr needed at the injection molded part.

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Rockwell Automation partners with Taurob to offer comprehensive robotic automation solutions

Automation Mag

Rockwell Automation has signed an agreement with Taurob (Dietsmann Group) to provide a holistic robotic solution that would enable industrial organizations to move towards autonomous operations in their facilities. Taurob designs and manufactures ground robots for inspection, maintenance and data collection to optimize and enhance efficiency on a variety of industrial sites.

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Five-Axis Machines Speed NASCAR Engine Production

Modern Machine Shop

“Attention to detail wins races,” says Michael Tummond, engine engineering manager for NASCAR giant Hendrick Motorsports. Hendrick has set records for its Cup Series wins and hosted iconic drivers like Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. — household names even for those who don’t follow the sport. These victories are a combination of both driving skill and the high quality of the car assembly, especially the engine.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

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