Automation World

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

How optical character recognition combined with artificial intelligence is transforming quality control and compliance processes in manufacturing.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

I tend to like the research coming from Interact Analysis. Their methodology appears to be more rigorous than others that come my way. Samantha Mou, Research Analyst based in China, covers Industrial Automation. This research report covers motion control in the face of high interest rates, elevated inventory, and sluggish demand in 2024. She continues, “This has been affecting sales of industrial automation components to machine builders (OEMs), including motion control products.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

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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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

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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iBASEt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Transitioning to a Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) can feel overwhelming, especially in complex industries like aerospace and defense (A&D). MBE shifts traditional, segmented manufacturing into a unified, data-driven approach that boosts precision and efficiency. However, for MBE to thrive, teams must become and remain aligned, and departments must avoid slipping into siloed practices.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Rockwell Automation announced that it is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces into its Emulate3D digital twin software to enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence and physics-based simulation technology. Digital twins enhance equipment development and control testing through simulation models and emulation, reducing startup time and risk.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

I have been writing occasional blog posts regarding Quickbase and have also appeared at their annual user conference and on a podcast.* I first heard of the company at the beginning of the year. The customers who spoke at the user conference gave examples of the simplicity and speed of the nocode application development. The product is operations management software without the extensive overhead of many competitors.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

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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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

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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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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NIST

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Don Bailey, CEO of Suburban Tool Inc., stands inside of the company’s latest addition, a Mazak HCN 10800. The machine, along with Suburban Tool’s Mazak FH 8800 and FH 680, is enabling the company to expand the range of products it machines in-house. Source (all photos): Suburban Tool. “We don’t like to outsource.” This was one of two key motivations for Suburban Tool ’s recent shift toward producing its large tombstones and angle plates in-house rather than ha

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Design World

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Renishaw received the Industry Partner Award at Davis Technical College Foundation’s Annual Life Changer Luncheon on Oct 3, 2024. Each year, the ceremony honors the foundation partners for their significant contributions to Davis Tech and their unwavering commitment to education. The Davis Tech CNC Machining program enhances the lives of students as they prepare for… The post Renishaw receives Industry Partner Award at Davis Technical College Foundation’s Annual Life-Changer Luncheon appea

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

I remember Digi from many years ago as a networking interface of serial to Ethernet. I lost track of the company for some years. It has become active over the past few years, still working on connectivity. This news concerns further connectivity options. Digi International’s Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M , powered by Digi Axess, has been officially certified for use on the T-Mobile network.

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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.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Europe is a major center of robotics development and use, according to Humanoid. Source: Adobe Stock While headlines often spotlight U.S. and Asian companies in the humanoid robotics race, a silent revolution is brewing in the tech hubs of Europe, where cutting-edge startups are making remarkable strides in developing human-like robots. From Norway to Switzerland, innovative European firms are pushing the boundaries of robotics technology, creating machines that can sense, feel, and interact wit

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Image: jamesteohart/stock.adobe.com The manufacturing of Melbourne ’s first G Class Trams is underway which is set to support more than a thousand local jobs on the journey of building a better experience for passengers on the world’s biggest tram network. The new trams are being built with at least 65 per cent local content and will support up to 1,900 local jobs across manufacturing, construction and the supply chain.

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MRPEasy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Manufacturing PMI is a vital economic metric that indicates whether the manufacturing industry is experiencing an expansion, a contraction, or a standstill. It provides growing manufacturers with valuable insights and helps prepare for market changes. What is the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)? The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is an economic metric reported […] The post Manufacturing PMI Definition and Insights for SMEs appeared first on Blog for Manuf

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

AJAX — The Ontario government says they are building over 1,300 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in small and medium-sized communities, marking a milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province. As the province continues to see substantial job creation and investment in the growing EV and EV battery manufacturing sector, these new charging stations hope to provide

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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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Design World

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

By Mary C. Gannon, Senior Editor igus Inc. exhibited at MinExpo this past September for the first time, using the event to promote its newer lines of heavy-duty bearings, for use in heavy equipment like excavators, cranes, and other machinery used in rugged environments. For example, the iglide TX1 heavy-duty bearing is rated for up… The post igus goes big with heavy-duty bearings, zero-lubrication for large machinery appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Blake Moret deserves credit for many reasons during his tenure as CEO of Rockwell Automation. He has not been afraid to try things. If they don’t work out, he just pivots and tries something else. There was the interlude with PTC and ThingWorx. Rockwell gained some benefit, but in the end the benefits were less than spectacular. He sold the stake and acquired Plex (operations software) and Fiix (maintenance management software) gaining solid cloud-based performers.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Image: Studio-FI/stock.adobe.com Minister for Jobs and Industry Natalie Hutchins has announced four manufacturing businesses will share in more than $1 million of funding through the Made in Victoria – Energy Technologies Manufacturing Program. The businesses will be able to buy new equipment and technology to manufacture more components that support the road to zero emissions and renewable energy.

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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?

MRPEasy

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Managing inventory well is essential for maintaining accuracy and efficiency in your operations. In this guide, we explain periodic and perpetual inventory systems and help you decide which system best suits your business needs. What is a periodic inventory system? A periodic inventory system is an inventory valuation practice in which a company’s stock is […] The post Periodic Inventory System vs.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This week’s discussion with Ministers and major automotive manufacturers about the EV transition was an important reminder of the industry’s support for UK economic growth and decarbonisation. Having already collectively committed hundreds of billions of pounds to developing zero emission vehicles and services, businesses across the entire value chain are in the midst of an immensely complex and costly transformation.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Michell Bearings, a leading UK bearing manufacturer, has launched a German website to enhance support for customers in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria and strengthen its position within these regions. This development is central to Michell Bearings’ strategy to improve digital accessibility and provide technical content tailored specifically to Western European markets.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

OnLogic Powered by ZEDEDA integrates cloud-native edge management capabilities into industrial-grade hardware solutions to accelerate edge deployments and ROI. The edge appears to be the place where innovation is focused. Here is yet another partnership in that market space. ZEDEDA , the leader in edge management and orchestration, and OnLogic , a global leader in industrial computing hardware and solutions, announced a strategic partnership to launch OnLogic Powered by ZEDEDA.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Kassow Robots has introduced a new line of compact collaborative robot arms (cobots) designed to integrate with mobile robots. The new Edge Edition cobots are smaller, fully integrated manipulators designed for mobile manipulation applications. The new cobots feature a direct DC connection from battery power, enabling them to operate while mounted to a mobile robot.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Image: Kenishirotie/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government continues to use innovative methods to solve the housing crisis with construction now underway on the state’s first 3D-printed social housing properties in Dubbo. The development will transform a vacant block of land into two modern two-bedroom duplexes for Aboriginal social housing tenants. This innovative method of construction will reduce costs and cut construction time in half, delivering more homes sooner for those who need them.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Sandvik Coromant introduces the QS Micro — a new quick-change holding system developed specifically for sliding head machines. Sandvik Coromant , an industry-leading manufacturer of metal-cutting tools and solutions, has introduced the QS Micro — a new quick-change holding system developed specifically for sliding head machines. It promises exceptional precision, security and repeatability, and maximized machine utilization.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Easy access to current data across the company is the goal of digital transformation, that’s why information should be centralized rather than viewed via multiple apps. Major manufacturers offer three key steps to doing this effectively.

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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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