Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Image: Volgren Volgren, Australia’s largest bus body manufacturer, has announced the construction of its first hydrogen-powered bus, in collaboration with Wrightbus. A second hydrogen bus is already in production and will be delivered to the customer in the coming months, further expanding Volgren’s leadership in zero-emission transport solutions. These two hydrogen-powered buses are a valuable addition to Volgren’s extensive Zero Emission Bus portfolio, which now includes over 150 zero-emissio

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The family of employee Johnny Peterson, who perished in severe flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, blames the injection molding company for “reckless and negligent conduct” resulting in a preventable death.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Lean manufacturing principles can streamline operations, reducing waste and boosting efficiency across the production line. Image: Me studio/stock.adobe.com Manufacturing in Australia has undergone significant transformation over the years, which has reshaped the industry’s landscape, driven by the need for efficiency, quality, and innovation. Understanding Manufacturing in Australia From traditional methods to advanced technologies, the manufacturing sector continues to evolve, reflecting the

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Rockwell and Taurob executives celebrate their partnership. Source: Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation Inc. last week singed an agreement with Taurob GmbH, a Dietsmann Group company, to provide robots that would enable industrial facilities to automate their operations. Vienna, Austria-based 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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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Image: Anastasiia/stock.adobe.com Solar and battery manufacturers are set to benefit from the NSW Government’s creation of a $250 million royalty deferral initiative for critical minerals projects. The State Government also announced will examine the implementation of a rapid assessment framework for minerals mining projects. The initiatives are the first actions of the NSW Government’s new Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy, which sets a vision for NSW to become a global leader in

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Metrology

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The rapid advancement of Industry 4.0 technologies is revolutionizing industrial quality control. At the forefront of this evolution are AI cameras, which bring unprecedented accuracy and efficiency to metrology tasks. The post Role of AI Cameras in Tomorrow’s Metrology Systems appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 20, 2024

GROWTH OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHT Personalized Nutrition in the Pet Food industry Opportunity Size: $ 500 million – $1 billion Growth Expected: Within 3 years Key Regions : Global, with a focus on Asia Pacific, European Union, and North America. How to Succeed: Dive into our detailed analysis on Global Growth Opportunities in the Pet Food Ingredient Industry to learn how personalized nutrition is revolutionizing healthy pet food.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Image: tope007/stock.adobe.com Australian solar innovator, SunDrive Solar, and one of the world’s largest solar manufacturers, Trinasolar, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a majority Australian-owned joint venture (JV). This JV aims to establish cutting-edge solar manufacturing capabilities in Australia. “This collaboration with Trinasolar, one of the world’s largest and most respected manufacturers, is a testament to SunDrive’s position as a world leader in solar

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The “good old days” of two jobs for every worker are coming to an end, and we’re not prepared for what comes next.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Image: Quality Stock Arts/stock.adobe.com Premier and minister for Trade and Major Investment, Jeremy Rockliff, has released the Advanced Manufacturing Action Plan 2028 to take the Tasmania ‘s $2 billion Advanced Manufacturing industry to the next level. Rockcliff announced the strategy as a part of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future. “Manufacturers employ nearly 20,000 Tasmanians and support another 33,000 Tasmanian jobs through the flow on effects to their supply chains and in t

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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?

Plastics Today

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Used cooking oil is used by Envalior as a base material in the Pocan X-MB series of mass balance–certified compounds.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 20, 2024

FIN Windows & Doors’ manufacturing facility in Cameron Park, Greater Newcastle. Image: Capral FIN Windows & Doors partners with Capral Aluminium to source Australian-made components, ensuring high-quality custom windows and doors for Newcastle, Central Coast, and Hunter Valley customers. Based in Newcastle, FIN Windows & Doors (FIN) has been at the forefront of custom-made aluminium windows and doors since 1968.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Coordinates specified within a CNC program tell a CNC machine where to position the cutting tool during the program’s execution. This could be for the purpose of making the cutting tool approach the workpiece, to make the cutting tool machine surfaces, to retract the axes to the tool changing position or for any other purpose that requires the cutting tool to move.

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Min-Hui

OCTOBER 20, 2024

A high-speed vertical injection molding machine is essential for manufacturing various thin plastic products in different shapes by using a range of plastics and molds. The clamping force required will vary based on factors such as the type of material, product surface area, and shape. It is recommended to set the clamping force at a […] The post What Are the Guidelines for Operating a High-Speed Vertical Injection Molding Machine?

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Source: Grob Systems Inc. Grob Systems Inc. will host an Aerospace Technology Day together with industry partners Concepts NREC , Emuge-Franken USA , Open Mind Technologies , Seco and Third Wave Systems at Grob’s North America headquarters and production facility in Bluffton, Ohio on November 19th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will feature live machining demonstrations on the high precision GROB G350 5-Axis Universal Machining Center featuring aerospace applications such as a

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Metrology

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 21st October appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Source: Kuka Robotics Corp. Kuka Robotics Corp.’s KMP 600P mobile platform is well suited for confined production environments. Kuk says it is the most compact platform in its high-performance P series to date. Due to differential drive technology, the platform can not only move forwards and backwards but can also turn on the spot and take curves with a defined radius, making it suitable for applications where space is limited.

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Metrology

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Flexxbotics has announced the publication of a new white paper titled 'Autonomous Process Control (APC) using Robots and Automated Inspection in Manufacturing'. The post Autonomous Process Control Using Robotics and Automated Inspection in Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Control.com

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The new service consists of optimization, monitoring, and benchmarking tools to help companies achieve greater sustainability by improving the energy efficiency of robots.

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Metrology

OCTOBER 20, 2024

AI modeling and generation service significantly reduces the cost, engineering effort, and time-to-market for AI-powered products; it delivers high-quality models in days versus weeks. Teledyne FLIR has announced Prism AIMMGen, its latest addition to the Teledyne FLIR Prism™ software family. The post Teledyne FLIR Releases Prism AIMMGen with Synthetic Data Generation for Automated AI Model Optimization appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The awards program will honor achievements in design, manufacturing, and applications involving the injection molding process by plastics professionals and students.

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Metrology

OCTOBER 20, 2024

SEAT S.A. chooses Hexagon's advanced digital twin manufacturing technology to optimise processes for greater efficiency and reduced waste Strategic collaboration encompasses the digitisation of manufactured vehicle components, advanced process simulation, data management, and reporting for the entire organisation. The post Hexagon and SEAT Partnership To Leverage Digital Twin Technology Transforming Manufacturing Efficiency appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 20, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, TX. – 21 st October 2024 – Frost & Sullivan recently analyzed the mid-market investment advisory services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes ARC Group with the 2024 Asian Company of the Year Award. The company is one of Asia-Pacific’s leading financial advisors, and through its comprehensive service provisions, innovation, and strategic market positioning, it has carved a niche in the financial domain, including equity markets such as initial public offerings (IPOs)

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