Automation World
JANUARY 30, 2025
Insights from manufacturers that have already transformed their operations with AI indicate a preference for moving AI inference to the edge using vector stores and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to comply with security standards.
Design World
JANUARY 30, 2025
RealMan Robotics showcased its latest innovations at CES 2025, highlighting advancements in robotics technology. Ultra-Lightweight Humanoid Robotics Arms RealMans ultra-lightweight robotic arms offer high agility, strength, and precision. Designed with lightweight materials and precise motion control, these arms enable natural movements, making them suitable for manufacturing, service industries, and domestic assistance.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 28, 2025
Image: phonlamaiphoto/stock.adobe.com Quantum researchers from CSIRO, Australias national science agency, have demonstrated the potential for quantum computing to significantly improve how we solve complex problems. These problems include large datasets, highlighting the potential of using quantum in areas such as real-time traffic management, agricultural monitoring, healthcare, and energy optimisation.
Manufacturing Management
JANUARY 27, 2025
124 women and non-binary STEM leaders embark on an historic expedition to Antarctica as part of the Homeward Bound initiative to help tackle sustainability issues.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
SMMT
JANUARY 30, 2025
British commercial vehicle production rises 4.0% to 125,649 units in best year since 2008. Exports drive growth, up 6.6% to 82,097 units as output for UK market dips -0.8%. Sector calls for fast tracked industrial and trade strategies to keep UK manufacturing globally competitive. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 4.0% in 2024, with 125,649 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lines, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and
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Control.com
JANUARY 26, 2025
The Dataman 290 and Dataman 390 from Cognex offer quick, AI-enhanced barcode measurements.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 30, 2025
Rock Tech and Schwenk Zement partner on zero-waste strategy. (CNW Group/Rock Tech Lithium Inc.) TORONTO Rock Tech Lithium Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SCHWENK Zement GmbH & Co. KG (Schwenk), a German cement manufacturer, to use Lithium production by-products from Rock Tech’s Guben Converter for use in Schwenk’s cement manufacturing.
i4.0 today
JANUARY 30, 2025
Swedish materials innovator Graphmatech and Lithuanian filament manufacturer Filalab UAB unveiled C-PETG, a graphene-enhanced filament they claim is the fastest electrostatic discharge (ESD) polymer solution on the market. Designed to modernize electronics manufacturing , this new filament promises printing speeds of up to 120 millimeters per second (mm/s), shaving hours off production times while offering protection from static electricity.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
JANUARY 31, 2025
Kistler supports the MedTech industry with state-of-the-art process measurement tools for advanced plastic injection-molding, assembly and testing applications
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Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass
Design World
JANUARY 30, 2025
AMCI’s SMD networked series motor/drive/controllers are PLC-based, setting them apart from other EtherNet/IP steppers. Theyre designed for seamless integration with Allen-Bradley PLCs with simplified configuration, programming, and coordinated motion control. For over 20 years, AMCI has developed stepper motion technologies designed for seamless integration with Allen-Bradley PLCs, complementing existing servo solutions.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 31, 2025
UR and MiR consolidated R&D facilities and headquarters in 2024. Source: Universal Robots Economic uncertainty has taken a toll on the robotics industry, including leading vendors. Teradyne Inc.’s robotics group laid off 10% of its global workforce this week. Teradyne owns Universal Robots A/S and Mobile Industrial Robots ApS, leading developers of collaborative robot arms and autonomous mobile robots, respectively.
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 31, 2025
Ive been watching developments of robotics and peripherals with anticipation. Engineers continually get closer to mechanisms that can make life so much better for handicapped or aged people. Not to mention extensive use cases in manufacturing. This news concerns a company emerging from stealth with a hand exoskeleton with exciting sensory input along with a its operating system (Alan KayPeople who are really serious about software should build their hardware.).
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 28, 2025
Image: UNSW Engineers at UNSW have broken the world record for a specific type of solar cell that has been touted as a potential long-term improvement in photovoltaic (PV) technology. PV researchers around the world are working to find the best material to combine with traditional silicon cells to form a tandem solar cell, which can boost efficiency compared to single junction solar cell.
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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.
Design World
JANUARY 26, 2025
AutomationDirect has added Dold VARIMETER series voltage and phase monitoring relays to safeguard electrical equipment and prevent costly downtime by evaluating voltage levels and phase sequences. These relays provide early detection and response to abnormalities such as undervoltage, overvoltage, phase loss, phase reversal, and phase imbalance. The VARIMETER series monitoring relays feature wide voltage measuring… The post AutomationDirect adds Dold VARIMETER relays for equipment protecti
SMMT
JANUARY 29, 2025
British vehicle production slips -11.8% to 905,233 units in 2024, with cars down to 779,584, as industry continues transformation to EV production. 4.0% growth in commercial vehicle production fails to offset -13.9% decline in car output. Potential to surpass one million cars and light vans in 2028 if markets improve and model launches stay on track.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 26, 2025
Piab said its PMG series is suitable for applications requiring reliable and efficient magnetic gripping systems. | Source: Piab Piab last week added magnetic grippers to its portfolio of systems tailored to industrial requirements. It said these latest product offerings will help it better address specific market demands, fill gaps in its product range, and enhance its competitive position in automation.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 29, 2025
Image: Bruce.stock.adobe.com The Federal and Western Australian Governments are investing $14.6 million to deliver training facilities to give Australians the skills needed to build and maintain critical Australian defence capabilities, through the WA Defence TAFE Centre of Excellence. This is a milestone in the WA defence industry that has the potential to deliver tens of billions of dollars in new defence capabilities and thousands of well-paid, highskilled jobs over the next two decades.
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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.
Design World
JANUARY 30, 2025
AutomationDirect has added additional Zener barriers from STAHL to isolate various control signal types from hazardous environments. For automated systems installed in potentially explosive atmospheres (ex., oil and gas production), extra precautions must be taken to ensure the electrical circuits do not become ignition sources. Properly grounded Zener barriers isolate the electrical signal from the… The post AutomationDirect expands Zener Barrier offerings for hazardous areas appeared fir
The Guardian Manufacturing
JANUARY 29, 2025
Number made fell to 780,000, the lowest for seven decades barring the pandemic, as carmakers battle weak demand and EV transition British car production fell in 2024 to its lowest level in seven decades barring the coronavirus pandemic as the industry struggles with weak demand and prepares to shift away from fossil fuels to electric vehicles. The number of cars made in the UK fell to 780,000 during the year, the lowest since 1954, except for during the pandemic when first factories were force
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 31, 2025
The robotics industry started the year with large funding rounds, new product releases, and well-known brands finding new homes. If January is any indication, 2025 will be a nonstop year for the industry. Here are the 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in the past month. Subscribe to The Robot Report Newsletter and listen to The Robot Report Podcast to stay up to date on the robotics developments you need to know about. 10.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 29, 2025
Image: THINK b/stock.adobe.com The South Coast is set to become a new manufacturing hub for the next generation of public transport with the creation of a brand-new electric bus manufacturing facility in Nowra. Australian owned bus manufacturer Foton Mobility Distribution is set to build a 6,000 square metre manufacturing facility in South Nowra from late 2025, subject to council approval.
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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.
Design World
JANUARY 30, 2025
No matter what kind of products a manufacturing line produces, an effective conveyor belt system is key to ensuring safe and well-organized material handling that maintains the operations rhythm. Most conveyor systems achieve this with a combination of both standard and pallet conveyors at various stages of the line. Knowing how and where to use… The post Stacking up standard and pallet conveyors appeared first on Design World.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 28, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Linamar Executive Chair, Linda Hasenfratz tour the Guelph, Ont. plant. PHOTO: ONTARIO GOVERNMENT GUELPH The Ontario government says it is welcoming an investment of more than $1 billion from Linamar Corporation, an Ontario-based auto parts manufacturer, to expand its existing operations across the province. The investment is expected to create more than 2,300 jobs.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 31, 2025
The Robot Report Podcast Using Drones to improve wildfire and forest management In Episode 182 of The Robot Report Podcast, editors Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre interview Erin Linebarger, co-founder and CEO of Robotics 88. Linebarger discusses the innovative use of drones in wildfire management, particularly through prescribed fire techniques. She also describes the genesis of the Boston-based company, the importance of data in fire management, the technology behind its drones, and the futu
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 28, 2025
Image: Industry Capability Network While the immediate crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic feels like a thing of the past, its ripple effects continue to challenge Australian industries. Persistent transport, material, and labour shortages, combined with rising inflation and cost pressures, have underscored vulnerabilities in global supply chains. These challenges affect businesses of all sizes, forcing stakeholders to reassess their dependence on international shipping.
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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
JANUARY 30, 2025
Pepperl+Fuchs and ThinManager, a Rockwell Automation technology, have partnered to provide operators and technicians a more streamlined and secured process withThinManager software. Originally launched by Rockwell Automation more than 25 years ago, the ThinManager device management and content delivery platform is used by plant operators and maintenance specialists in manufacturing and process industries to centralize… The post New partnership enhances operator experience with device manag
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 30, 2025
WILMINGTON The global automotive pinion gear market is projected to grow steadily, reaching $17.9 billion by 2031, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7 per cent according to Transparency Market Research. This growth is primarily driven by increasing vehicle production, advancements in lightweight materials, and the rising adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stereotaxis said GenesisX is its most accessible robotic system to date. | Source: Stereotaxis Stereotaxis Inc. today announced that it has secured the first order for its latest-generation robotic system, GenesisX. The surgical robot developer said the system is geared towards minimally invasive endovascular intervention. We are thrilled to announce the first firm order for GenesisX from a pioneering European hospital, said David Fischel, chairman and CEO of Stereotaxis.
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