Automation World
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Rockwell Automation's Blake Moret and Nvidia's Rev Lebaredian explore how combining simulation and domain expertise is making technology easier to work with.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Rethink Robotics , founded by Rodney Brooks of iRobot fame in 2008, pioneered the concept of robots working collaboratively with humans. Here are a few previous posts. First post about Rethink Robotics 2015 Employees hired by Universal Robots 2018 Rethink Re-emerges New Products at IMTS –Side note: Reacher and Riser are not as cool as the original Sawyer and Baxter, but interesting that they came back.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Image: Combilift Moving long loads through narrow aisles poses real challenges for warehouse operations. Combilifts equipment helps businesses handle these tasks safely and efficiently. In warehousing and logistics, space isnt just a physical dimension its a critical asset that impacts efficiency, safety, and the bottom line. The challenge of handling long loads in narrow aisles is a common headache for many businesses.
Chris Hohmann
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Usually, being right too soon has detrimental effects. That is if others, your colleagues, your peers or supervisors aren’t ready to consider the possibility youre promoting. In my case, being right too soon about the Goal Tree went well for me, despite others not being ready to follow.
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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).
Design World
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Norstat now offers the SR E and SR E4C, safety interfaces for E-Stop buttons and safety switches. The ReeR SR E and SR E4C are safety interfaces for E-Stop buttons and safety switches that are equipped with selectable automatic or manual start/restart command. They utilize either screw terminal blocks or clamp terminal blocks and have… The post Norstat announces SR E, SR E4C for E-Stop buttons, safety switches appeared first on Design World.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The UR20 cobot with its increased payload at the 2024 China International Industry Fair. | Credit: Universal Robots Universal Robots A/S is looking to significantly expand its presence in China, the world’s largest market for industrial robots. The world’s leading developer of collaborative robot arms is opening a production facility there and introducing two robots that will be available exclusively to the Chinese market.
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Dinesh Mishra
DECEMBER 7, 2024
The 5th Edition of the Samurai Awards and Conference, held from November 7 to 15, 2024, successfully showcased India’s manufacturing prowess, bringing together visionaries, innovators, and policymakers. Hosted at the majestic Taj Miramar in Goa, complemented by virtual sessions, the event witnessed participation from over 2,000 delegates globally, both physical and digital, and reached a phenomenal 2 million-plus audience through online channels.
E&T
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Smart TVs made by the likes of Samsung and LG routinely screenshot the contents on display and send the data back to the manufacturers in order to create detailed profiles of their customers, researchers have found.
Automation World
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Siemens generative AI technology is being used by thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering to develop PLC code and generate data visualizations in equipment HMIs.
Design World
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Festo introduces Controlled Pneumatics, a digital closed-loop control strategy for delivering energy efficiency, high dynamic response, and precision movement. Controlled Pneumatics is an ideal solution for web tensioning; welding; surface processing; flexible gripping, including vacuum gripping; dispensing and pumping; PET bottle blowing; and diaphragm pump control.
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?
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 13, 2024
You got peanut butter in my chocolate; no, you got chocolate in my peanut butter. This didnt come to me because I just ate a dish of peanut butter chocolate ice cream. No, its because someone got their collaborative robot on someone elses autonomous mobil robot (AMR). OK, a stretch. But why not add to the capabilities of an AMR. Makes sense to me. Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) announced the MC600 mobile collaborative robot (cobot), the latest addition to its growing list of MiR Go Approved prod
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Image: Piyawat/stock.adobe.com Minister for Jobs and Industry Natalie Hutchins visited Melbournes south-east to tour the new facilities for advanced manufacturing in the health, automotive and food sectors that will create over 150 new jobs for the area. Medical device company ParagonCare has recently opened its new global headquarters and blood manufacturing facility in Mount Waverley creating up to 35 new jobs.
Automation World
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Do you know how to handle the spaghetti code problem? Take this quiz to find out.
Design World
DECEMBER 11, 2024
By significantly expanding data interoperability between their offerings, Siemens and Eplan will improve the efficiency of customers’ engineering and production processes in machine and line building. The automated interaction between Siemens Teamcenter X software, TIA Portal, Eplan Electric P8, and Eplan Pro Panel makes engineering information available right in Eplan and vice versa.
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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?
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Ah, AI. Its everywhere. Often the wrong questions are asked and answered in general and tech media. The real question is what problem will it solveand how well. This news comes from Copia Automation who attempts to solve the problem of how controls engineers write, manage, and document industrial code. As the first step in Copias vision of integrating AI into industrial automation, Copia Copilot enhances productivity, efficiency, and quality by automating routine coding tasks, simplifying comple
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Wilson Transformer Companys 167-tonne 375/400 MVA 300/21kV Power Transformer. Images: Wilson Transformer Company In the pre-dawn darkness of a September morning, an industrial colossus began its odyssey across Australias eastern seaboard. A 168-tonne superload transformer weighing embarked on a preciously coordinated 2500-kilometre journey. This wasnt merely moving machinery; it was a carefully orchestrated symphony of logistics that had been two years in themaking.
Automation World
DECEMBER 10, 2024
CIP Safety on EtherNet/IP now allows for concurrent connections while process device profiles expand to include RTD and thermocouple temperature sensors.
Design World
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Research conducted by Festo finds a new generation of its low-energy flow-control valves utilized by Front Opening Unified Pods (FOUPs) purge systems can reduce Nitrogen gas (N2) consumption by as much as 75%. A new Festo white paper details how these piezo-based flow-control systems help semiconductor fabrication plants (Fabs) reduce their carbon footprint and lower… The post New Nitrogen purging technology in semiconductor fabrication can accrue millions in energy savings appeared first
Industry Week
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The Micron investment helps bring development and production of advanced memory semiconductor technology to U.S. shores, said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Image: The Cheroke/stock.adobe.com Babcock has officially launched a new International Engineering and Technology Hub in Melbourne as part of increased research and development efforts across global defence markets. The $3.5 million Abbotsford facility is set to have a collaborative environment for engineers and technologists working in areas such as systems engineering, secure communications, autonomy, artificial intelligence and digitally-enabled asset management.
Automation World
DECEMBER 9, 2024
What you think you know about edge computing may be wrong, leading you to miss out on simple, cost-effective ways to advance your digital transformation while delivering bottom-line business value.
Design World
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Same Skys Motion & Control Groupannounced two new rotary potentiometer series offering ganging up to four sections. Housed in a 9.5 mm package, the PTN09X and PTN09SX series feature resistance ratings from 1 up to 1000 k, shaft lengths of 15, 20, or 25 mm, and D-cut, knurled, or slotted shaft styles. Ideal for control […] The post 9.5 mm potentiometer with four-section ganging and 1k – 1000 k resistance range appeared first on Design World.
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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.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 10, 2024
At the height of its success, Cruise was running robotaxi services in San Francisco, Austin, Houston, and Phoenix. | Source: Cruise General Motors Co. today announced that it will no longer fund Cruise LLC’s robotaxi deployment work. It cited long development times, high costs, and an increasingly competitive robotaxi market as the reasons behind its decision.
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Image: bnenin/stock.adobe.com Premier Jacinta Allan, Minister for Jobs and Industry Natalie Hutchins and Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny today visited Duluxs factory in Merrifield to announce that the Economic Growth Statement will deliver a 10-year pipeline of industrial land in Victoria. This land is set to secure the space businesses need to expand and create jobs and will make it easier to work with the government and slash the time it takes to get environmental approvals.
Industry Week
DECEMBER 10, 2024
A labor strike by the IAM shut down Puget Sound production for almost three months.
Design World
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Torque-dense and efficient motors are essential in developing humanoid robots. And brushed dc motors are answering the call. Edited by Miles Budimir Senior Editor Humanoid robots, designed to operate in close interaction with humans, rely heavily on smooth and controlled joint and limb motion. This makes the selection of the motors that power the […] The post Brushed dc motors find use in robotic applications appeared first on Design World.
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.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 10, 2024
At the height of its success, Cruise was running robotaxi services in San Francisco, Austin, Houston, and Phoenix. | Source: Cruise General Motors (GM) today announced that it will no longer fund Cruise LLC’s robotaxi deployment work. It cited long development times, high costs, and an increasingly competitive robotaxi market as the reasons behind its decision.
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Image: Advanced Navigation Advanced Navigation, a global leader in assured positioning navigation and timing (APNT) technologies and autonomous systems, has finalised a deal with Rheinmetall Defence Australia to supply fibre-optic gyroscope (FOG) inertial navigation systems (INS). These systems will integrate into Rheinmetalls Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV), currently in service with the Australian Army.
Modern Machine Shop
DECEMBER 12, 2024
My dad started the company in 1982. I bought the business from him about two years ago, and I took over the business two years prior to that. I grew up in the shop since I was able to walk and talk. We started with old manual equipment and we just continued expanding with technology and capabilities. I had a very wonderful mentor that I learned from and worked with in the shop for many years.
Design World
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Norstat has introduced the MBI-L series, a line of larger sized polycarbonate enclosures that are ideal for demanding industrial environments where additional space is needed. The MBI-L series from Multi-Box are larger sized polycarbonate enclosures designed for demanding industrial environments and for applications where a larger size is needed. The enclosure bases come with either… The post Norstat unveils MBI-L series larger sized polycarbonate enclosures appeared first on Design World.
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