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.
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
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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).
Dinesh Mishra
DECEMBER 10, 2024
In todays rapidly evolving world, manufacturing industries are at a crossroads. On one hand, they must meet the increasing demand for precision, speed, and customisation. On the other, they must prepare for a future shaped by emerging technologies, sustainability imperatives, and growing complexity. In this context, photo-chemical etching (PCE) is proving to be more than just a manufacturing process, and instead is seen as an enabler of innovation and a vital tool for future-proofing.
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.
Design World
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Festo introduces its new flagship valve terminal, the VTUX. The VTUX can serve as I/O, remote I/O, and decentralized I/O. These compact and rugged IP65/67-rated terminals can be located anywhere on a machine that boosts operational performance and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) installation productivity. VTUX modularity results in less inventory and lower overhead costs.
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.
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?
Motion Control Tips
DECEMBER 10, 2024
maxon has launched the High Efficiency Joint (HEJ) Drive 70-48-50, the newest addition to its High Efficiency Robotic Joints portfolio. This advanced actuator sets new standards in torque density and efficiency, catering specifically to autonomous mobile robots operating in unstructured environments such as humanoids, quadrupeds, exoskeletons, or mobile manipulators.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The da Vinci SP surgical robotics system. | Source: Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical last week shared findings from a meta-analysis of surgical outcomes across a number of robotic surgical procedures. The peer-reviewed Annals of Surgery published a meta-analysis of 30-day surgical outcomes across seven oncological surgical procedures. It compared robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical approaches, covering a 12-year timeframe.
Design World
DECEMBER 10, 2024
OKW reports strong interest in its TOPTEC universal plastic enclosures following the electronica 2024 trade fair in Munich. TOPTEC allows PCBs with protruding connectors and interfaces to be mounted directly into the case. Applications include monitoring, signalling equipment, control systems, medical/wellness devices, computer peripherals, IoT and IIoT.
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Image: ID1974/stock.adobe.com Northrop Grumman has expanded its investment in Australian sovereign weapons manufacturing through the award of a non-recurring engineering contract to A.W. Bell. The contract will enable the ongoing development of A.W. Bells titanium casting capability and further develops Australias sovereign guided weapons and explosive ordnance (GWEO) manufacturing capabilities.
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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.
Dinesh Mishra
DECEMBER 12, 2024
In a rare moment for the manufacturing world, Apple, Qualcomm Technologies, and SEAT S.A. took to the stage together at an international awards event recognizing innovation in virtual and augmented reality technology (AIXR XR Awards), marking a pivotal moment for industrial and hardware advancements. Representatives from all three companies took the stage to be recognised for their transformative contributions to technology and manufacturing.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 11, 2024
During the 2023 peak season, Ambi Robotics’ robots sorted 7.4 million packages at 410 sorts per hour. This year, they can sort up to 500 packages per hour. | Source: Ambi Robotics The month between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the busiest time of year by far for logistics providers, and this year, its even shorter than most peak seasons. With Thanksgiving falling just a week later than usual, automation providers such as Ambi Robotics Inc. need to ramp up operations to help customers ensu
Design World
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Festo introduces the VTEP, the worlds first proportional valve terminal. The VTEP is an ideal solution for flexible gripping, web tensioning, force-controlled polishing, precision piloting, dispensing, dosing, and diaphragm pump control. The VTEP valve terminal provides closed-loop control of moderate air flow vacuum up to 35 l/min. It comes in 2-, 3-, and 5-valve… The post Festo introduces VTEP proportional valve terminal appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Image: KONGSBERG Defence Australia KONGSBERG has announced that its first Australian manufactured Naval Strike Missile launcher has successfully completed a Blast Test Vehicle (BTV) firing in Port Wakefield, South Australia. This activity has been performed as part of deliveries under Project SEA 1300 Phase 1 Navy Guided Weapons. This BTV firing was the final element of the First of Type testing of an Australian-built NSM launcher, assembled from Australian manufactured components in KONGSBERGs
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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.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
DECEMBER 11, 2024
SAN ANTONIO, TX. December 11, 2024 Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the fleet charging and energy management industry and, based on its findings, recognizes EO Charging with the 2024 European Product Leadership Award. As the global demand for EVs intensifies, the company is a significant innovator that accelerates the transition to carbon-free transportation by making EV charging simple, reliable, and accessible for fleets worldwide.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The ANYmal robot is designed to provide real-time, actionable data from difficult environments. Source: ANYbotics Legged robots have found success in industrial facility inspections. ANYbotics AG today announced that it has raised $60 million, bringing its total funding to more than $130 million. The company said it plans to use the funding to accelerate its global and U.S. expansion.
Design World
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Sponsored by Altech. Monitoring relays are essential for the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems. They continuously monitor critical parameters such as voltages, currents, frequencies and phase rotation, triggering a response when abnormalities arise. For example, they can prevent motors from overheating due to unbalanced loads, which could lead to uneven wear and tear… The post Optimizing Energy Efficiency Through Multi-Use Monitoring Relays appeared first on Design World.
Canadian Manufacturing
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Bridgehead Centro House 100% Compostable Coffee Pods (CNW Group/Nexe Innovations Inc.) WINDSOR — NEXE Innovations Inc., a compostable and materials manufacturing company, announces a second delivery to Bridgehead Coffee, a Canadian-owned and operated business. Additionally, NEXE and Bridgehead have entered into a multi-year master manufacturing agreement.
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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?
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