Wed.Apr 09, 2025

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Manual vs. Automatic Palletising: A Comprehensive Comparison

Granta Automation

Palletising plays a crucial role in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics by ensuring products are efficiently stacked for transportation and storage. As businesses strive for greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness, they must choose between manual and automatic palletisers. While manual palletising relies … Continue reading → The post Manual vs.

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High-precision rotary motion — designed and manufactured in the USA, new from PI

Design World

PI (Physik Instrumente), a global leader in precision motion control, announces the launch of the V-625 direct drive rotation stage, a high-performance rotary positioning and scanning stage designed for applications requiring smooth, high-precision rotary motion. The V-625 rotary stage combines frictionless, advanced direct-drive motor technology with a large clear aperture, making it an ideal solution… The post High-precision rotary motion designed and manufactured in the USA, new from P

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Robots Increase Truck Loading/Unloading Speed

Automation World

Home furnishings company Four Hands uses Slip Robotics SlipBots to drive a 4x increase in throughput, a 75% reduction in trailer unload time and a 50% reduction in loading time.

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BRINC raises $75M in funding for emergency response drones

Robotics Business Review

BRINC is a leading provider of ‘drone as a first responder’ systems in the U.S. | Credit: BRINC BRINC Drones Inc. yesterday said it has raised $75 million in new funding. The Seattle-based company said it plans to use the capital to accelerate the development and production of its emergency-response drones. We will continue building world-class emergency-response drones and scale our team to meet the growing demand for our life-saving technologies, stated Blake Resnick, founder and C

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.

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Deal to save British Steel’s Scunthorpe furnaces ‘in sight’, says minister

The Guardian Manufacturing

Lisa Nandy says commercial solution is still achievable as talks with Chinese owners continue Business live latest updates A deal to keep the blast furnaces at British Steel burning is within sight, a cabinet minister has said, as the government heads for crunch talks with the Scunthorpe plants Chinese owners aimed at avoiding nationalisation. Jingye, which promised a new chapter in UK steelmaking when it rescued British Steel in 2020, said last month the sites two blast furnaces were no longer

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BTQ Technologies Corp. announces strategic partnership with QPerfect

Canadian Manufacturing

VANCOUVER BTQ Technologies Corp., a quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, announces that it has signed a non-binding term sheet to invest 2,000,000 in QPerfect, a neutral atom quantum computing company based in Strasbourg. This strategic investment reflects BTQ’s attempts to build a robust global quantum ecosystem and accelerate the development of secure quantum applications.

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Unifor calls for unified approach to fight U.S. duties on Cdn. softwood lumber

Canadian Manufacturing

Unifor calls for Team Canada approach to forestry following preliminary decision to more than double U.S. softwood lumber duties (CNW Group/Unifor) TORONTO — Unifor is calling for a large-scale Team Canada approach to support the forestry sector across Canada after the U.S. Department of Commerce’s recent announcement that will more than double the combined duties on Canadian softwood lumber. “We have an opportunity to address two crises with one made-in-Canada plan to build th

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ODVA Adds Level Sensor Profiles and CIP Security Configuration

Automation World

The level sensor addition improves interoperability and preparation of data for edge and cloud analytics, while the new pull model for CIP Security eases device replacement and allows for configuration data to be automatically provided to mobile devices and devices on a private network.

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Mazak promotes Kevin Bates to vice president of sales and regional operations

Automation Mag

April 9, 2025, Florence, Ky. Mazak has been promoted Kevin Bates to vice president of sales and regional operations. Bates, who has over 30 years of leadership experience in the machine tool industry, will now oversee Mazaks six U.S. regions as well as operations in Canada, while continuing to lead the companys SYNCREX Swiss-style turning machine product group.

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Ont. government celebrates launch of Argo’s Smart Routing™ transit system

Canadian Manufacturing

From left: Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria; Argo CEO Praveen Arichandran; Minister Caroline Mulroney, MPP York-Simcoe; Argo CBO Qamar Qureshi; Mayor of Bradford West Gwillimbury, James Leduc. (CNW Group/ARGO CORPORATION) BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY — Argo Corporation, involved in transit solutions, and the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) hosted a celebration on Apr. 7, marking the successful launch of its Smart Routing transit system in BWG.

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6 Common Production Scheduling Mistakes Manufacturers Make

Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.

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Endress+Hauser’s 2024 sales hold steady, Canada helps spur growth in Americas

Automation Mag

April 9, 2025, Burlington, Ont. Despite a challenging 2024 sales environment, family-owned measurement technology and automation solutions specialist Endress+Hauser slightly increased sales, with anticipated additional growth momentum from the expansion of its portfolio of gas analysis and flow measurement technologies. 2024 was a year of many challenges, Peter Selders, CEO of Endress+Hauser, commented at the companys annual media conference in Reinach, Switzerland, which was later shared in a

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MetaBrain: AI-Powered Business Intelligence for Smarter, Faster Decision Making

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Static dashboards and backward-looking analytics no longer cut it in todays fast-paced digital economy. The pressure to make real-time, strategic decisions is growingand most organizations are still struggling to bridge the gap between human judgment and machine-driven intelligence. Enter MetaBrainan AI-powered, human-centric decision intelligence platform designed to transform how organizations operate, compete, and grow.

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St-Hubert Group invests close to $50M in developing its operations

Canadian Manufacturing

BOISBRIAND St-Hubert Group announces a strategic investment of close to $50 million to be rolled out by 2026. These financial commitments will consolidate the chain’s position in the food industry, in the areas both of restaurants and of grocery products. These investments are being made to reportedly optimize the customer experience, and will mainly be devoted to modernizing and opening restaurants, as well as improving the group’s food manufacturing plants in Boisbriand and Blainv

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Sager Electronics to exhibit at the Robotics Summit & Expo

Robotics Business Review

Sager Electronics will be exhibiting at the Robotics Summit & Expo. Source: Sager Electronics Sager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of interconnect, power, and electromechanical products and a custom solutions provider, will be exhibiting in Booth 301 at the 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo , which runs from April 30 to May 1 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

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Agility Amid Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions

Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance

The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s

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Cybereco receives $500K in funding from Desjardins

Canadian Manufacturing

MONTREAL — Cybereco announces that it has received a financial contribution of $500,000 from Desjardins. This support is provided through the GoodSpark Fund and will try to help Cybereco strengthen its capacities and carry out projects focusing on innovation and codevelopment to further develop Canada’s cybersecurity industry. Cybereco says it is expressing its sincere appreciation to Desjardins for this strategic support. “With this invaluable support from the GoodSpark Fund,

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Rollon presents AXNR curved motion system at Advanced Factories Expo

Motion Control Tips

Rollon has completed a project for a high-tech company in Europe that specializes in the design and production of electrical wires and connectors. The required system was developed by Nadella, now part of the Rollon Group. The customer needed a customized curvilinear handling system to transport coils of electric wires through nine processing stations within […] The post Rollon presents AXNR curved motion system at Advanced Factories Expo appeared first on Motion Control Tips.

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UK achieves first long-distance secure data transfer over a quantum network

E&T

Researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Cambridgen have successfully conducted the UKs first long-distance, ultra-secure data transfer using a quantum communications network.

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Debunking the 'Drop-In Resin' Myth: What the Blow Molding Industry Needs to Know

Plastics Today

Resin transitions are not as simple and seamless as we are sometimes led to believe.

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.

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The Small Drive with a Big Impact: The PowerFlex 40P

DO Supply

The PowerFlex 40P AC drive is a space-effective solution with advanced functionality. It further exemplifies innovation with its flexibility and performance. The drive is built on the foundation of the famous Powerflex 40 with more enhanced features in closed-loop control, category 3 Safe-off, and position control capability. With all that, the PowerFlex 40P drive can be utilized in diverse applications.

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Artificial Intelligence for Materials Science (AIMS) Workshop

NIST Manufacturing

As part of the JARVIS workshop series, the 6th Artificial Intelligence for Materials Science (AIMS) workshop will be held as an in-person only event at the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) located at 9700 Great Seneca Highway in

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Robots Reshape Plastics Manufacturing in 2025

Plastics Today

Automation is enhancing efficiency, quality, and sustainability through AI, cobots, and digital-twin integration.

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Detect Non-Metallic Materials with Gavazzi’s Smart Capacitive Sensors

Control.com

Carlo Gavazzis new capacitive proximity sensors feature LED bar graphs for easy alignment, real-time diagnostics, and IO-Link for advanced automation control.

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Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Agility & Supply Chain Resilience

Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.

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Earth Month and Plastic Waste: A Tale of Two Food Brands

Plastics Today

Two brand owners in the frozen treats market announced on the same day changes to their packaging lineup that address plastic waste in different ways.

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Carlo Gavazzi SPDL Series Power Supplies Offer Compact Efficiency

Control.com

The new SPDL series offers up to 75 W of power in a compact 32 mm wide package. In addition to a small build, these power supplies are DIN-rail mountable and designed to operate in extreme temperatures.

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EDM Technologies for Preventing Machining Errors and Attaining Higher Precision

Mold Making Technology

Source | GF Machining Solutions GF Machining Solutions is highlighting the Intelligent Spark Protection System (ISPS) and iWire with Spark Track technology, which give shops the ability to fully optimize their entire moldmaking process with electrical discharge machining (EDM). These technologies are designed to significantly improve machining accuracy, reduce downtime and provide overall increased productivity.

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Preparing for the Fire Next Time

Plastics Today

Smart, sustainable restoration of the habitat destroyed by the recent wildfires in Southern California requires some out-of-the-box thinking. Heres one idea: Using bioplastics embedded with seeds to nurture new growth on the burned-out hillsides.

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Unmasking Energy Waste: Manufacturing’s Hidden Inefficiencies and Costly Impacts

Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.

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Understanding the Importance of Hands-On Learning in Science and Technology

Robotics Automation News

Memorizing theories is useful, but real learning happens through hands-on experience. From engineering to medicine, applying knowledge builds problem-solving skills and prepares students for real-world challenges. As industries evolve with robotics, AI, and space exploration, the need for practical learning is greater than ever.

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Laser Duo Speeds UDI Marking for Medtech

Plastics Today

Laser Photonics and CMS Laser accelerate research and development on cold marking technology to meet strict FDA traceability rules for plastics.

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What Happens After Injuries from a Plant Explosion? Understanding the Legal Path to Recovery

Robotics Automation News

Plant-related explosions present catastrophic events that create devastating injuries which permanently affect victims’ lives instantly. Physical injuries from burns meet emotional challenges caused by traumatic brain injuries and loss of limbs in plant explosions. Healthcare treatment and survival demands immediate attention but securing vital recovery resources requires the legal process to begin.

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ABB Survey Predicts EV Growth, but Industry Is Doubtful It Can Meet 'Full EV' Deadlines

Plastics Today

About one-third of industry professionals polled by the robotics company believes EV production will grow by more than 10% this year.

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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).