November, 2024

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CNC Machining Design Guide

Design World

CNC machining is one of the most widely used prototyping and manufacturing methods today, especially for metal parts. Most of the details, such as tooling, spindle speed, cutter type, and depth of cut, are taken care of at the machine shop, but there are some things you can do while designing your product to not… The post CNC Machining Design Guide appeared first on Design World.

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Pre-loved EVs soar to record levels as used car market goes green

SMMT

Used car market up 4.3% in Q3, marking seventh quarter of growth as almost 2 million vehicles change hands. Pre-loved EVs soar by 57.0% to 53,423 units, recording largest ever market share at 2.7%. Industry calls for urgent review of new EV market support and regulation to keep UK’s transition on track. Download the used car sales report for Q3 2024 The used car market grew by 4.3% between July and September, marking the seventh successive quarter of year on year growth, according to the latest

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Chicago’s South Suburbs see the future of manufacturing as American and robotic

Robotics Business Review

The Southland Development Authority is reinvigorating manufacturing in Chicago’s suburbs through programs such as the Metals HUB. Credit: Adobe Stock For decades, the Chicagoland area has played a pivotal role in American manufacturing capability. Unfortunately, the once-strong bastion of manufacturing and fabrication has lost much of its fervor following years of economic stagnation, outmigration, and a declining tax base.

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Cisco and Tele2 IoT: Co-Innovation Broadens IoT Benefits Across Industries

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco and Tele2 IoT are expanding their partnership to jointly develop new features for the IoT Control Center and other solutions within the Cisco Mobility Services Platform, aiming to empower businesses to maximize their IoT investments. This collaboration focuses on enhancing connectivity and driving digital transformation across industries, marking a significant advancement in IoT technology.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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The Importance of Air Preparation in Pneumatic Systems

Control.com

Compressed air is a common economical way of adding motion to your automated equipment, but the air needs to be filtered, regulated, and sometimes lubricated. The air prep unit does all that and more.

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Flexiv unveils ‘smarter solution’ for robotic programming

Robotics Automation News

Flexiv, a developer of general-purpose robotics solutions, has launched “Elements Series 3”, the latest evolution of the adaptive robot control system that the company says “makes programming faster, easier, and more capable than ever before”.

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EV deliveries rise in October as overall market shrinks

SMMT

New car market falls by -6.0% in October, as businesses, fleets and private buyers register 9,241 fewer vehicles. Battery electric the only powertrain to see uptake rise as manufacturers continue to subsidise transition with billions in unsustainable discounting. One in five BEV models now retailing for less than the average petrol or diesel but consumer support still needed for fast and fair transition.

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Pickle Robot gets orders for over 30 unloading systems plus $50M in funding

Robotics Business Review

Pickle applies AI and computer vision to unload a range of items. Source: Pickle Robot Robotic truck unloading fits the classic definition of dull, dirty, or dangerous jobs worth automating. Pickle Robot Co. yesterday announced that it has raised $50 million in Series B funding and that six customers placed orders during the third quarter for more than 30 robots to deploy in the first half of 2025.

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The state of Australia’s defence manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Ryan/stock.adobe.com The evolution of Australia’s defence expenditure from 1949 to 2023 reveals a story of growth, with recent years showing increases. This article includes interactive graphs to help you explore the data in more detail. Australia’s journey toward becoming a military power began in the post-war era. In 1949, just a few years after World War II, Australia’s defence expenditure stood at around AUD $114 million.

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Intel, Commerce Department Finalize $7.9 Billion Chip Making Grant

Industry Week

More than two years since the signing of the CHIPs Act, funding is finally flowing to some of the mega-projects that the semiconductor bill intended to support.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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Shine Bright Like a Beacon: PATLITE’s GL10 Lights Up Industrial Efficiency

Control.com

PATLITE Corporation has announced the upcoming release of its GL10 series flashing beacon. This innovative beacon brings multi-color signaling, robust durability, and advanced integration options to industrial applications.

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Cómo optimizar la máquina combinada de punzonado y corte por láser

The Fabricator

Special ProductsandManufacturing cuenta ahora con cuatro sistemas automatizados de punzonado y corte por láser que, en conjunto, han transformado la operación de punzonado de la empresa.

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Industry unites to fight the electric fear

SMMT

New initiative launched to combat misinformation surrounding electric vehicles Auto Trader, ChargeUK and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have committed to promote a set of user-friendly facts about electric cars, endorsed by the Department for Transport Research shows a significant proportion of consumers believe myths such as “electric vehicles are more likely to catch fire” and “electric cars are not cheaper to run” Auto Trader, the UK’s largest automotive platform, together wit

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Duke Robotics starts bringing in drone revenue from utility cleaning agreement

Robotics Business Review

The Insulator Maintenance Solution uses remote operation technology to reach locations known for their difficult access. | Source: Duke Robotics Duke Robotics Corp. this week announced initial revenue generation from its agreement with the Israel Electric Corp. Per the agreement, the company provides high-voltage insular washing services with its IC Drone.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

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.

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How Combilift makes the most of warehouse floors

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Combilift Combilift Managing Director Martin McVicar and Australia Country Manager Chris Littlewood on the company’s free warehouse design service. A top-of-the-line forklift can’t solve for poorly managed warehouse space. That’s why Combilift solves for both. “We manufacture forklift trucks,” said Combilift managing director Martin McVicar. “But beyond that we see ourselves as offering warehouse solutions.

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Soft N Dry TreeFree Diaper names Dr. Tanja Hacker to Board of Advisors

Canadian Manufacturing

Soft N Dry Diapers Corp. (CNW Group/Soft N Dry Diapers Corp.) TORONTO and FRANKFURT — Soft N Dry Diapers Corp. , a manufacturer of tree-free disposable diapers, announces the appointment of Dr. Tanja Hacker to its Board of Advisors. With experience in retail strategy and sustainability throughout Europe, Dr. Hacker brings a background in retail private label innovation, supply chain optimization and sustainability.

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Oxipital AI Debuts Next-Generation Vision System for Picking and Inspection

Control.com

The new vision system is powered by Oxipital AI's visual AI platform and serves as an advanced and affordable option for high-speed robotic picking and inspection in food-grade and industrial applications.

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UK Ministry of Defence Entrusts SSTL with £40m Spy Satellite

Manufacturing Management

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has awarded a £40 million contract to Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) to build its Juno spy satellite, European Spaceflight reported.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Partnership between industry and government is critical

SMMT

This week’s announcement of plans to close one of Britain’s oldest automotive factories came as a huge blow, most importantly to the workers at Luton and their families. It is a stark reminder of the intense pressure the entire industry is under in the transition to net zero, with recent news of closures and cutbacks at manufacturers and suppliers in the UK and globally.

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Red Cat wins U.S. Army next-gen drone contract over Skydio

Robotics Business Review

Red Cat’s Black Widow drone features forward-looking obstacle-avoidance capabilities and an integrated FLIR Prism AI software stack. | Source: Red Cat Red Cat Holdings Inc. this week announced that it won the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance, or SRR, program of record contract. The company replaced Skydio on this contract. The U.S. Army set an initial acquisition target of 5,880 systems over a five-year period.

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New supply chain portal boosting business for Queensland manufacturers

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: moodboard/stock.adobe.com Supply Queensland, a groundbreaking online platform developed by Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) and powered by BenchOn, is set to revolutionise Queensland’s manufacturing industry. This innovative supply chain and skills mapping portal connects local manufacturers with major projects, contractors, buyers, and fellow manufacturers, offering numerous benefits.

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From the Garden State to the Magnolia State: Mississippi Polymer Institute Provides Solutions to Technology Challenges

NIST

As a manufacturer, you sometimes face technical challenges beyond the scope of your in-house expertise or experience. It is important to focus on finding the right partners and advisors to help you navigate these obstacles and remain competitive. The Mississippi Polymer Institute ( MPI ), based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is one of those resources.

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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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Actual Costing Guide for Manufacturers

MRPEasy

Actual costing, or keeping track of your actual costs, is vital for ensuring profitability, especially in industries where production costs fluctuate. Here is how and why to implement actual costing in your company. What is actual costing? Actual costing is a specific cost accounting method that precisely records real costs incurred during production, including direct […] The post Actual Costing Guide for Manufacturers appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Tutorial: RSLogix For SLC and MicroLogix PLCs

Control.com

Many PLC systems still require knowledge of the previous generation of RSLogix software from Rockwell, including the SLC 500 and the Lite software version for the MicroLogix family.

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Moldmakers Deserve a Total Production Solution

Mold Making Technology

For mold work, a VMC offers the most effective design for machining complex shapes and surfaces. Spindle construction, thermal stability, and bed and column design are more important considerations than horsepower and torque. Source (All images) | Hwacheon Machinery America Inc. Speed, precision and stability are the key attributes of a mold machine.

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Renesas launches its highest performing MPU for industrial equipment

Robotics Business Review

Renesas said the RZ/T2H MPU provides powerful application processing and fast real-time control. | Source: Renesas Electronics Corporation Renesas Electronics Corp. this week launched the RZ/T2H, its highest-performance microprocessor for industrial equipment. Thanks to its powerful application processing and real-time performance, the RZ/T2H is capable of high-speed, high-precision control of industrial robot motors for up to nine axes, the company said.

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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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AMRC Cymru and Japan Marine United partner for floating offshore wind research

Manufacturing Management

AMRC Cymru is working with Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) as part of a strategic research partnership to develop floating offshore wind (FLOW) power in Wales, and the rest of the UK.

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Cloud Native Computing Foundation Announces cert-manager Graduation

i4.0 today

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation ® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today announced the graduation of cert-manager. cert-manager helps cloud native developers automate Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Mutual Transport Layer Security (mTLS) certificate issuance and renewal. It ensures secure communication within distributed systems by automating and simplifying the issuance, renewal, and lifecycle management of X.509 certificates in Kubernetes platfo

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Vast Receives $30M from ARENA for decarbonisation technology

Manufacturer's Monthly

Vast’s 1.1MW demonstration project in Forbes, New South Wales Image: Vast Renewables / Wilkinson Butter Vast Renewables has signed an updated funding agreement to access up to $30 million of its existing $65 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (“ARENA”). The funding will support Vast’s green technology manufacturing and project development activities as it deploys its concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) solution to deliver the clean, dispatchable power and heat that the

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Beijer Electronics to Launch X3 Series HMIs With New OS3 Open Platform

Control.com

Beijer Electronics' soon-to-launch HMI series features an upgraded operating system and development software. The new HMIs aim to deliver an enhanced and modern user experience for various applications.

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A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing

Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.