Automation World
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
A manufacturer’s initial frustration at being locked out of their new HMI software evolved into an appreciation for built-in zero trust measures to protect industrial operations from a range of cyber threats.
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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Control.com
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Mencom added a new product line of magnetic sensors to its portfolio. These sensors serve various applications within sectors such as automation and manufacturing environments.
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
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
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
At Agility Robotics, we are working with our humanoid robot Digit, which balances actively at all times, can recover from unexpected bumps, and can lift and move heavy things. There are 28 degrees of freedom and quite a few sensors. That’s a lot of information to take in, and a lot of actuators to coordinate, for complex actions that need to be decided in real time.
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
News from the AVEVA World Conference 2024 in Paris. Noteworthy announcements include: Industrial AI Assistant AVEVA Unified Engineering AVEVA Operations Control AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure AVEVA Unified Engineering , the new enhancements will bring together global, multi-discipline, multi-organization teams and allow them to work from the same up-to-date project data in a common environment.
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
New Project GR00T workflows and AI world model tools are intended to help developers of robot dexterity, control, manipulation, and mobility. Source: NVIDIA NVIDIA Corp. today announced new artificial intelligence and simulation tools to accelerate development of robots including humanoids. Also at the Conference for Robotic Learning, Hugging Face Inc. and NVIDIA said they are combining their open-source AI and robotics efforts to accelerate research and development.
Design World
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Nidec Drives, a global leader in industrial drives and automation, is launching a groundbreaking change to their warranty program. Effective immediately, customers will now receive a 5-year warranty as standard on all Control Techniques and KB Electronics AC, DC, Servo drives, option module and keypad product lines*. Nidec Drives are the first drives supplier to… The post Nidec Drives introduces standard 5-year warranty appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Image: Photocreo Bednarek/stock.adobe.com Skill, quality, and professionalism took centre stage last night as the winners of the 2024 Victoria and Tasmania Welding Excellence Awards were announced in Melbourne. Hosted by Weld Australia , the Excellence Awards are the most prestigious event on the welding industry calendar. These awards honour and highlight the exceptional work of local welders, fabricators, and educators contributing to the industry’s growth.
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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.
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
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Physical Intelligence demonstrates the application of foundation models to training robots for tasks such as assembling boxes and folding laundry. Source: Physical Intelligence Foundation models promise to give robots the ability to generalize actions from fewer examples than traditional artificial intelligence approaches. Physical Intelligence today announced that it has raised $400 million to continue its development of AI for a range of robots.
Design World
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The growing complexity of industrial applications imposes high requirements on connector systems, especially in settings with restricted installation space. binder, a specialist in circular connectors, is enhancing its product range with angled M5 panel mount connectors. These connectors are engineered for applications needing compact, durable solutions, opening new opportunities in fields like automation, robotics, and… The post binder offers angled M5 panel mount compact connectors appea
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Image: FiledIMAGE/stock.adobe.com One year since its release, The South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Report and Action Plan has seen more than 80 per cent of the Australian and South Australian Government-funded workforce development initiatives are now underway. The strategy provides a detailed blueprint to create, train, and retain a skilled and experienced defence industry workforce.
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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).
The Guardian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Companies are waiting up to 14 years for connections, leading some to revise net zero targets On the south bank of the Mersey, Britain’s first factory dedicated to manufacturing electric vehicles may one day be powered exclusively by wind and solar farms. Stellantis, the European carmaker that owns the Ellesmere Port site, has begun work to fit four megawatts (MW) of solar power capacity across 500 sq metres (5,400 sq ft) of its rooftop space, enough to power the equivalent of 8,000 homes.
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
1X’s Eve robot. Over the last several years, the investment environment has been tough for robotics startups. Capital deployment has fallen and companies have closed as the general downturn in tech investment that started in 2022 hit the resource-intensive robotics particularly hard. We have tracked that decline — and identified green shoots of recovery — in our annual State of Robotics reports.
Design World
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Cippard’s new proportional direct-acting valves provide precise, linear control for accurate dosing and flow regulation in critical applications. With low power consumption, they offer excellent energy efficiency while maintaining quiet operation and minimal vibration. Their versatile design makes them suitable for a wide range of medical, diagnostic, and industrial applications.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Image: The Cryogenics Group/stock.adobe.com The COVID pandemic was a challenge for many Australian businesses. For some, it meant focusing on a new product or service (hand sanitiser and masks, anyone?), while for others it meant finding Australian supply chains when travel bans hit imports. For Indigenous-owned and Supply Nation Certified company, The Cryogenics Group, it meant an unplanned cross-country move and a whole new market.
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?
SMMT
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Demand for new light commercial vehicles rises by 2.4%, delivering best October performance in three years. Growth attributable to small and medium vans, but future of new pickup market at serious risk. Plug-in Van Grant extension welcome but further and more holistic support needed, as electric van uptake remains -1.9% down in 2024. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The number of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) joining UK roads grew 2.4% in October with 2
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
Digit 360 uses GelSight’s tactile sensing technology for high sensitivity and micron-level resolution. | Source: Meta AI GelSight, a developer of tactile technology, and Meta AI announced Digit 360, a tactile sensor for robotic fingers. This signifies the next stage of the partnership between the companies, which was established in 2021 with the launch of the Digit tactile sensor.
Design World
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Womack Machine Supply and Morrell Group, leading providers of motion control solutions and subsidiaries of Womack Group, have rebranded as Evolution Motion Solutions. The company is introducing a new logo, website, and updated marketing and sales materials. This rebrand marks the next chapter in the company’s journey as it continues to drive innovation in hydraulic,… The post Womack Machine Supply and Morrell Group rebrand as Evolution Motion Solutions appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Image: Andrei Armiagov / stock.adobe.com Accelerating space technologies and evolving threats has seen Defence has assessed that a single orbit GEO-based satellite communications system would not meet strategic priorities. As such, Defence has decided to cease its current procurement activity with Lockheed Martin Australia for a single orbit GEO-based satellite communications system.
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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.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The industrial landscape is rapidly transforming, with an ecosystem of digital industry accelerators (DIAs) emerging in response to increasing demands for digital transformation in manufacturing. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cloud computing, and 5G, these accelerators are driving unprecedented growth and fostering more agile, data-driven, and sustainable industries.
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Field robotics is redefining industries with technologies that perform complex tasks in unstructured and often dynamic environments – out of the warehouse, facing the weather, and potentially working alongside the public. Field robotics OEMs are tirelessly innovating solutions to address skilled labor gaps and improve efficiency and safety in a wide range of industries including; agriculture , mining , construction , and search and rescue.
ATS
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Share Boilers generate steam, hot water and a long list of manufacturing processes. As pressure vessels, their maintenance and safety should always be a top priority, closely followed by ensuring they comply with applicable regulations, including those for emissions, and are operating efficiently. Unplanned boiler downtime will disrupt production and has the potential to be very costly.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Image: KAESER Australia Pharmaceuticals, foodstuff, healthcare, chemicals and other specialised manufacturing applications have especially high demands when it comes to compressed air quality. For these sensitive processes, KAESER Australia has released the latest class 0 oil-free compressor. Newly launched in Australia, the new CSG.1 rotary screw compressors have air flow rates ranging from 4 to 15 m³/min and pressures up to 11 bar.
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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
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Volkswagen, Germany’s iconic automotive brand, is on the verge of making drastic structural changes. Facing surging operational costs, dwindling demand in Europe, and intensifying competition from Chinese automakers, Volkswagen is considering shuttering three factories in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history. This unprecedented decision forms part of a larger plan to save €10 billion by 2026.
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
One of the robotics industry’s household brands continues to struggle. iRobot , maker of the popular Roomba robot vacuum, is laying off another 105 employees as part of its restructuring plans. The number of employees being let go represents 16% of iRobot’s global workforce as of September 28, 2024. Since the start of 2024, iRobot has reduced its global workforce by nearly 50%.
Fabricating & Metal Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
ABB’s new Ultra Accuracy feature opens a wide range of possibilities for the use of cobots in businesses including electronics, automotive, aerospace, and metal fabrication. ABB Robotics recently launched Ultra Accuracy, a new industry-leading feature for its GoFa cobot family that delivers the highest level of precision available in cobots, enabling over 10 times greater path accuracy vs. other cobots on the market. “As industries look to automation to enhance product quality and achieve
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Image: Atlas Copco Rental Large bottling beverage plant does not risk oil contamination when it comes to their air quality processes. The Problem A food and beverage plant relies on two production plants to continue their operations. One of the two includes four production lines, which varies in capacity, but during peak season, it increases up to 100,000 liters per day.
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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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