Automation World
OCTOBER 18, 2024
From what’s hot to what’s not, a panel of system integrators at Inductive Automation’s Ignition Community Conference share their insights on key manufacturing technologies.
SMMT
OCTOBER 4, 2024
New car market up 1.0% to 275,239 units in key ‘74’ plate change month of September as heavy EV discounting shores up demand. Record 56,387 BEV registrations in September, driven by massive manufacturer discounting, pushes YTD market share to 17.8%, with 18.5% forecast by year end – still below the zero emission vehicle mandate. SMMT and major vehicle manufacturers write to Chancellor calling for urgent consumer support as growth in private buyer demand for diesel outstrips EVs in September.
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Control.com
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Softing Industrial has integrated OPC Unified Architecture (UA) Information Modeling into its edge products and Secure Integration Server (SIS) to enhance functionality in Industrial IoT applications.
Gary Mintchell
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Expands the number of Nokia-owned and best-in-class industry applications integrated on the MX Industrial Edge (MXIE) to drive efficiency, productivity and OT security. New applications help to improve worker safety and enable responsive video for machine remote control, leading to higher operational efficiency and strengthening OT environment security.
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
Design World
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Vehicle wiring harnesses without a zonal architecture can have over 1,000 wires connecting over a hundred ECUs. They are difficult to fabricate and install, and changes can be difficult and costly to implement. However, using modular wiring harnesses in zonal architectures can overcome those challenges. A zonal architecture places electronic control units (ECUs) in multiple […] The post How do modular wiring harnesses support zonal architectures?
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Agtonomy hopes its technology can solve agriculture’s most immediate and pressing problems including labor scarcity, climate change, and shrinking profit margins. | Source: Agtonomy Agtonomy recently raised an additional $10 million to close its Series A round, bringing total funding to $32.8 million. The South San Francisco-based company said this investment, combined with its commercial offerings and business model, positions it for accelerated growth and market expansion over the next few yea
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Automation World
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Speedy product changeover is crucial for multi-product manufacturing facilities to rapidly turn around equipment for the next product cycle. Here’s how to address rapid changeover challenges with recipe management.
MRPEasy
OCTOBER 28, 2024
“MRPeasy has filled every void in our manufacturing and stock management processes. It’s a software perfectly adapted to the niche of small and medium manufacturers,” says Jonathan Martin, COO and President of Black Mamba Rod Lift. Oil well innovators from Oklahoma Black Mamba Rod Lift is an Oklahoma producer of down-hole plastic components used in […] The post Oil Well Innovators Fuel Success with MRP Software appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.
Fabricating & Metal Work
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Cutting tools specialist Sandvik Coromant has upgraded the damping mechanism for its Silent Tools turning adaptors for even more consistent performance and improved surface finish during internal turning operations at long overhangs. The new adaptors integrate seamlessly with the company’s new generation of CoroTurn ® SL cutting heads, which feature side-oriented internal through coolant.
Design World
OCTOBER 29, 2024
STMicroelectronics, has introduced a new bio-sensing chip for the next generations of healthcare wearables like smart watches, sports bands, connected rings, or smart glasses. The ST1VAFE3BX chip combines a high-accuracy biopotential input with ST’s proven inertial sensing and AI core, which performs activity detection in the chip to ensure faster performance with lower power consumption.
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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.
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The Robot Report is seeking nominations for its 2025 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards. The RBR50 has recognized the most innovative and influential organizations in robotics for the past dozen years. Here are the winners from 2024 , 2023 , 2022 , and 2021. Each year, a team of experts selects the most interesting and important robotics innovations from around the world.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 31, 2024
AMSL Aero’s Vertiia vertical take off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Image: BCDA/AMSL Aero AMSL Aero ‘s Vertiia aircraft attracted investment from IP Group Australia to support further development of the electric and zero-emissions vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, the Vertiia. The Vertiia takes off like a helicopter before changing to fly like a plane, which is a more efficient way of flying.
Automation World
OCTOBER 23, 2024
In collaboration with companies like British Sugar, Seeq has created AI-assisted tools that capture decades of operational expertise and apply it in real-time.
The Guardian Manufacturing
OCTOBER 28, 2024
German carmaker warns of stagnation in the European sector amid news of deeper-than-expected action Business live – latest updates German carmaker Volkswagen is planning to shut at least three factories in its home country, lay off thousands of workers and cut pay by 10%, according to the company’s union. The deeper-than-expected cuts come as the company faces weak sales and slow expansion in the electric vehicle (EV) sector amid tough competition from Chinese manufacturers.
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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).
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
OCTOBER 21, 2024
San Antonio, TX —22 nd October 2024 — Frost & Sullivan recently researched the industrial air compressor industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Kaishan with the 2024 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership Award. Kaishan is a world-leading developer and manufacturer of air compressors, offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products and solutions that address the unique air compression requirements of industries such as aerospace, construction, agriculture, and food and bever
Design World
OCTOBER 31, 2024
AutomationDirect has added new Schmersal 250 series heavy-duty limit switches featuring rugged cast iron housings for the harshest environments. The selection includes models with side rotary levers with metal or plastic rollers, metal belt alignment rollers, and high-temperature models with metal rollers. The belt alignment switches prevent costly equipment damage by providing warning, alarm, or… The post AutomationDirect offers Schmersal 250 Series heavy-duty limit switches appeared firs
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 29, 2024
China has launched a data-sharing initiative for its domestic humanoid companies to accelerate innovation. The project is being spearheaded by the National Local Joint Humanoid Robot Innovation Center and various Chinese humanoid companies. As humanoids mature , they will require vast amounts of training data to enable the intelligence to autonomously execute everyday tasks.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Image: Surak/stock.adobe.com To support Australian manufacturers and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in navigating this new landscape, Industry Capability Network (ICN) has launched their Net Zero Readiness Assessment Tool. The Australian Government has committed to reducing emissions and creating a net zero economy by 2050. This means that climate readiness is becoming more than just a competitive edge—it’s a business imperative.
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?
Automation World
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Data lessons from the bio sciences industry can be translated for every manufacturer’s digital transformation success.
Chris Hohmann
OCTOBER 9, 2024
If you are landing here intrigued by the post’s title, you may know what a Goal Tree is and maybe have watched some of my videos on the subject. If you have no idea what a Goal Tree is, I recommend you invest a little more than 3 minutes for watching my “Introduction to the … Continue reading Have you ever wondered why I use Post-it notes to build Goal Trees in the digital age?
The Guardian Manufacturing
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Marketing and sale of model prohibited after tech giant fails to meet rule 40% of phones be made from local parts Indonesia has prohibited the marketing and sale of the iPhone 16 model over Apple’s failure to meet local investment regulations, according to its industry ministry. South-east Asia’s biggest economy has a young, tech-savvy population with more than 100 million people under the age of 30, but Apple still does not have an official store in the country, forcing those who want its produ
Design World
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Samtec announces the availability of its SLH/TLH Series printed circuit board (PCB) to board (B2B) connectors that offer an ultra-low mated stack height down to 2 mm (.078″) and support 28 Gbps NRZ performance. SLH/TLH PCB board-to-board connectors are part of Samtec’s Ultra Micro line of products that maximize overall space and offer reliable connections […] The post Board-to-board connector support 28 Gbps links appeared first on Design World.
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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?
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Boston Dynamics Inc. released a new video of its Atlas humanoid robot today. The video shows the electric robot handling large automotive parts autonomously. According to the company, the robot uses machine learning to execute its tasks and 3D vision to perceive the world around it. There are no prescribed or teleoperated movements; all motions are generated autonomously online, said Boston Dynamics.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Image: tongpatong/stock.adobe.com eLumina has opened Australia’s first factory that can produce both community lithium batteries and EV chargers, with the first model set to come off the production line in 2025. The new $20 million Manufacturing and Development Centre on the Gold Coast is set to strengthen Australia’s energy storage sector and help meet soaring global demand for batteries.
Automation World
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Strategic data use, safety and integration capabilities are the key factors behind the successful use of computerized maintenance management systems to automate the processes that drive lean, proactive maintenance strategies and increased efficiency.
Modern Machine Shop
OCTOBER 28, 2024
“Production monitoring, at its core, is about the collection of data,” says Greg McHale, founder and CEO of Datanomix. Turning this raw data into actionable insights is a key part of modern machine shop software. The latest generation of software can even analyze this data and predict production outcomes in real time. One recent example of this kind of software program is TMAC AI, which was created as part of a partnership between Datanomix and Caron Engineering to collect tooling da
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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.
Fabricating & Metal Work
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Don’t be spooked by old, outdated workholding As the autumn leaves fall and jack-o’-lanterns light up porches, a different kind of fright might lurk in your machine shop. No, it’s not a ghost or a goblin – it’s your workholding setup! But fear not; we’re here to shine a light on those dark corners and show you that workholding doesn’t have to be a nightmare.
Design World
OCTOBER 29, 2024
PHD Inc. announces the release of its new 7th Axis Solutions Catalog. Designed to enhance the capabilities of Universal Robots (UR) collaborative robots (cobots), these solutions suit industries seeking to optimize their automation processes with greater precision, flexibility, and efficiency. Key Features of the 7th Axis Solutions: • Series ESU Electric Belt-Driven Linear Actuators The… The post PHD launches new 7th Axis Solutions Catalog for UR cobots appeared first on Design World.
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Organization: Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics Country: Germany Website: [link] Year Founded: 1981 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services evoBOT is the kind of robot that stands out the moment you look at it. Its unique and seemingly simple design doesn’t resemble any other autonomous mobile robot ( AMR ) on the market today.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Image: CCEP Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has officially opened an upgraded can line at its production site in Richlands, Queensland, supported by a multi-year $22.2 million investment. The upgraded can line caters for increasing consumer demand for canned beverages and allows CCEP to scale its local can production and to deliver beverages to Queenslanders.
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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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