Robotics Business Review

JUNE 2, 2024

The NVIDIA Isaac platform powers electronics, healthcare and industrial applications. | Credit: eCential Robotics (left), Amazon Robotics (right) In addition to artificial intelligence products, NVIDIA Corp. founder and CEO Jensen Huang announced several robotics-related items during his keynote today at COMPUTEX in Taiwan. The company said that many computer manufacturers are producing a new generation of “AI computers” using its chips to enable Omniverse for modeling and business w

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Control.com

JUNE 2, 2024

Naver Labs and Adlink Technology are partnering to drive innovation in next-generation service robots for delivery, café assistance, and parcel distribution applications.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 2, 2024

The Taiwan International Machine Tool Show took place March 27-31 this year, with many manufacturers participating. The show saw a range of OEMs that produce machine tools, as well as manufacturers of vital machine tool components. We sat down with representatives from six of these companies. Patrick Chen — Chairman of the Taiwan Machine Tool and Accessory Builders Association (TMBA) and GM of Yeong Chin Machinery (YCM) Patrick Chen of YCM poses in front of the company’s “Green

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 2, 2024

Minister Grace with Nick Badyk, Chief Operating Officer, BMI Group. Image: Queensland Government The Miles Government has announced a $45 million investment to support resource recovery and recycling businesses in developing large-scale, high-volume projects. Launched on the Gold Coast during a Community Cabinet meeting, the funding aims to enhance Queensland’s recycling capacity and meet ambitious waste-diversion targets.

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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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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 2, 2024

The Factor 4 has an MSRP of $20,000 and is designed in a modular fashion so repairs and maintenance can be made easily on-site, without having to move this 260-lb machine once installed. A storage cart specifically designed for use under this printer is being introduced as well (but was not on-site when I visited the company’s Manhattan headquarters).

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 2, 2024

Image: chokniti/stock.adobe.com Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic will lead Australia’s presence at the BIO International Convention 2024, the world’s largest biotech event, showcasing Australian innovation in biotechnology and medical science. From June 1 to 6, BIO2024 is set to attract over 20,000 participants and 7,000 companies from 84 countries.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 2, 2024

ARIAMESH™ perforated architectural screens used for outdoor spaces Image: BlueScope Distribution With a background in steel manufacturing, Oliver Taseski saw a gap in the market for bespoke, locally produced architectural screen and aluminium products. So, in 2016, Oliver launched Precise Metal Products with a CNC Turret Punch. Since establishing the business, his organic designs, using high quality aluminium products supplied by BlueScope Distribution, are now in high demand by the infrastructu

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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 2, 2024

French grocery and retail giant Carrefour has entrusted Fives, an industrial engineering group that has been active in intralogistics for over 50 years, with the automation of its new order-picking platform in Bourges, France.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 2, 2024

Image: amnaj / stock.adobe.com This year, the Fair Work Commission has decided to increase the National Minimum Wage and all modern award minimum wage rates by 3.75 per cent, effective from 1 July 2024. The Fair Work Commission labelled the cost-of-living pressures as a primary consideration in this decision-making behind the increase. These pressures affect modern-award-reliant employees, particularly those who are low-paid and live in low-income households.

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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 2, 2024

Rocla AGV Solutions expands the existing AGV line and introduces ARTsmf, a shorter version of our automated reach truck, offering our customers a more versatile product range to fit their unique needs even in aisles with free space as narrow as 2.85 metres.

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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

JUNE 2, 2024

Image: Andrey Popov / stock.adobe.com When people talk professional services for Manufacturing businesses, often niche services like Grant and Investor Funding, Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentives, Cyber Security and Risk and ESG, to name a few, are mentioned first. Written by by Tom Huberli, CA Before undertaking these very important functions (which RSM can help you with too … but more about that another time), it’s important to get your factory floor ticking the right basic fina

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Robotics Automation News

JUNE 2, 2024

Advancements in automotive technology have led to newer cars coming equipped with innovative safety features aimed at preventing accidents.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 2, 2024

In the past six years, the Dynamic Team has grown from 60 to 85 full-time employees, a 40% increase. As the company continues this progressive course, they are proactive in maintaining and improving their collaborative culture. After completing ISO certification last fall, Dynamic is implementing the 5S workplace organizational method to promote efficiency and productivity increases.

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Metrology

JUNE 2, 2024

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 3rd June appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JUNE 2, 2024

Explore the new AECO SIA series inductive ring sensors from IBIS Electro-Products Corp.

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Metrology

JUNE 2, 2024

A perfect rubber profile starts with a perfect compound. With the ProfilControl 7 Roughness inspection system from PIXARGUS, users can check the quality of rubber compounds in a straightforward, time-saving and efficient way. The post ProfilControl 7 Roughness Checks Quality of Rubber Compounds appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 2, 2024

Source: Walter USA LLC Walter has developed its Tiger·tec Gold WMP45G button insert specifically for turbine blade machining, including the blade, blade root and blade head, for use with the F2334R copy milling cutter. Two insert sizes are available: the 10-mm ROMX10T3M0 and the 12-mm ROMX1204M0. The WMP45G comes standard as a sintered insert. Each button insert also has four faceted locating faces for optimized pocket stability.

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Metrology

JUNE 2, 2024

March 2024 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $212.4 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT). This total was down 1.1% from February’s $214.6 million and down 5.8% when compared with the $225.6 million reported for March 2023. The post US Cutting Tool Orders Up Two Percent From 2023 appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 2, 2024

Source | Rocklin Manufacturing Co. Rocklin Manufacturing is exhibiting the MoldMender Micro Welder, a technology that delivers simple and cost-effective mold repair in-house through a low-heat, non-arcing welding process. Instead of sending molds out for repair, scrapping them prematurely or pursuing other high-cost repair methods, the portable MoldMender solves scratches, imperfections, pin holes, parting lines flashing and other imperfections.

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Metrology

JUNE 2, 2024

Mahr MWF has developed and built a measuring machine for double-flank gear roll testing to meet the individual requirements of a customer. This machine tests the form feature concentricity deviation Fr on the internal toothing of gears. The noise development of the subsequent gearbox can then be predicted on the basis of the measurement results. This is an important aspect, particularly in electromobility.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 2, 2024

Big Daishowa announces personnel changes to support the company’s strategic initiatives. Source: Big Daishowa Edgar Argueta joins the company as sales manager, Southwest District, covering Southern California, Baja Peninsula and Southeast Nevada. Argueta has a manufacturer’s representative for a number of years. With a deep technical understanding of the Big Daishowa product offering and commitment to customer satisfaction, Argueta excels in providing innovative solutions and the hig

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Metrology

JUNE 2, 2024

Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, has announced advanced robotic machine tending compatible for in-line inspection connectivity for the complete line of Cognex vision solutions including vision sensors, vision systems and 3D vision systems. The post Flexxbotics Provides Robot Compatibility with Cognex Machine Vision for In-Line Inspection appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Fastener News Desk

JUNE 2, 2024

June 1, 2024 marks the one-year anniversary of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network (SCOIN), a two-year pilot program to kick-start supply chain efforts across the country. Authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, NIST MEP awarded a total of $20 million for SCOIN to MEP Centers in each state and Puerto Rico.

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Metrology

JUNE 2, 2024

In this guide, we’ll discuss the importance of quality control (or QC) in welding and how the consistency and accuracy of these processes can be improved by using 2D/3D profilers. The post Quality Control In Welding: Ensuring Consistency and Accuracy with 2D/3D Laser Profilers appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Omron

JUNE 2, 2024

Non-Contact Safety Door Switch Supports a wide range of equipment requirements with safety and environmental resistance

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Metrology

JUNE 2, 2024

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced new handheld 3D scanning technology that complements its broad range of manufacturing inspection devices with unprecedented capabilities for flexible measurement. The post Hexagon Introduces Its First Handheld 3D Scanners appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 2, 2024

cJoin us as we shed some light on the status and processes involved for achieving FedRAMP® Authorization for Cisco Defense Orchestrator (CDO).

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