Automation World
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Though data analytics-driven artificial intelligence in machine vision systems is most commonly applied in manufacturing quality control applications, generative AI also plays a role. Heres how.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Have you noticed new buildings under construction during your drives around your areas? I have observed for many years. The purpose was often from the point of view of sales. I was looking at potential clients. Over a period of 40 years I have noticed the change from large manufacturing sites to large warehousing sites to large healthcare sites. Reports of sales and jobs from the US manufacturing sector have been depressing.
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Control.com
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Twas the Night Before Christmas: like youve (probably) never heard it before.
Design World
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Orbex Group, a U.S.-based supplier of slip rings and electric motors, has introduced a new family of compact wheel drives (CWD), increasing its offering of precision motion solutions. The CWD-500 and CWD-1000 are integrated motor, gearbox, encoder and wheel combination units, designed to facilitate easy application in compact robotic applications like autonomous mobile robots (AMR)… The post Orbex Group offers new compact wheel drives for advanced mobile robots appeared first on Design Wor
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
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Eureka automated the lens coating process with precise loading, unloading, and flipping systems. | Source: Eureka Robotics Eureka Robotics last week said it has raised $10.5 million in Series A funding. The Singapore-based startup said this latest round positions it to accelerate the development and deployment of its main products, the Eureka Controller and Eureka 3D Camera.
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Goulburn has a direct connection to the Western Sydney Airport and an efficient route to Port Kembla. Images: Goulburn Goulburn Mulwaree Council fosters manufacturing innovation with the regions prime location, strong infrastructure, and dedicated business initiatives. The Goulburn Mulwaree region is situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales.
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E&T
DECEMBER 17, 2024
A new policy report from the Fusion industry Association lays out policy recommendations to ensure the UK attracts fusion investment and secures its position in the global fusion race.
Industry Week
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Among the major industry groups, the index for manufacturing rose overall, but the indices for mining and utilities both fell.
NIST
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Its no secret: I love Legos. When I was a child growing up in upstate New York, Legos (along with comic books, action figures, and my creative imagination) were my constant companions and sources of inspiration just like my hardworking, entrepreneurial immigrant parents and friends from all walks of life. The simplicity and elegance of Lego-building makes sense to me.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The devil is in the data – harnessing AI and predictive technologies to drive resilience in an era of connectivity These year-end predictions stories always seemed like some sort of journalist fill-in piece to me. I seldom did them as a magazine editor. And here. Although I have written two so far for other publications. I have a good relationship with Fluke Reliability.
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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.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The Apollo robot combines humanoid hardware and AI. Source: Apptronik A year full of humanoid robot news is ending with more developments. Apptronik Inc. today announced that it has partnered with the Google DeepMind robotics team. The companies said the strategic partnership will combine artificial intelligence with robotics hardware, enabling humanoids to be more helpful to people in dynamic environments.
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Image: ELO2 The ELO2 Consortium, co-led by EPE Oceania and Lunar Outpost Oceania, has announced its selection by the Hon. Ed Husic MP, Minister for Science and Industry, to deliver Australias first lunar rover. The $42 million Australian Space Agency project will see ELO2 design, construct, and operate the Australian-made rover, “Roo-ver,” on the lunar surface.
Design World
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Bosch Rexroth is expanding its comprehensive VarioFlow conveyor system to include the new VarioFlow belt conveyor variant, which features a fine-meshed chain surface. It ensures that Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) are transported gently and efficiently. The VarioFlow belt product line fits seamlessly into the VarioFlow system portfolio, reduces engineering times, and enables a customized material… The post New VarioFlow belt conveyor: Smooth transport of sealed-edge bags appeared first on D
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Ive written about other companies working on the rather local problem of cybersecurity vulnerabilities of the ubiquitous USB sticks. This news comes from yet another company working on the problem. Apricorn , the leading manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, announced manufacturing-specific findings from global research of IT security decision-makers.
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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).
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 17, 2024
SlipBot moves automotive parts for Nissan in Mississippi. Source: Slip Robotics For more than a century, truck trailers have been loaded and unloaded in the same way, leading to wasted time for drivers and dangerous bursts of activity for forklift operators. Slip Robotics today said it has raised Series B funding of $28 million as it offers to automate and accelerate truck loading and unloading with its SlipBots.
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Image: Bae Systems A team of BAE Systems Australia engineers have successfully flown an all-new Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial system, fully designed, built and tested locally. STRIX has been uniquely designed to perform a range of autonomous missions independent of a runway, including air-to-ground strike, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
iBASEt
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Aerospace and Defense (A&D) manufacturers face unique challenges: constant design updates, strict quality and compliance standards. Likewise, Department of Defense (DoD) traceability requirements can make or break their ability to win government contracts. Additionally, managing significant production backlogs and optimizing limited capacity requires greater precision and efficiency than ever.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in early January not exactly your cup of tea? Try a January conference specifically on collaborative robots. Discover ways these technologies can help your manufacturing plant survive in this era of difficulty finding workers. Universal Robots Announces the Nations Largest Cobot Conference and Tradeshow: Collaborate North America 2025 The nations largest cobot conference and tradeshow, Collaborate North America 2025, takes place in Novi, Michigan, Janua
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?
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Source: Citi GPS Eight years ago, not even $1 million went into startups focused exclusively on humanoids. Today, the total amount of private capital for the industry has climbed over $1.4 billion. Just this month, Citis leading investment analysts published The Rise of AI Robots: Physical AI is Coming for You. In summarizing the report , contributing author Fei Wenyan declared on a Yahoo podcast last week: By 2050, we are looking at a $7 trillion market for humanoids.
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 15, 2024
As the advocacy voice for manufacturers in the south-east of Melbourne, The South Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance is pushing for land and tax reform for manufacturers. Image: FotoArtist/stock.adobe.com As the advocacy voice for manufacturers in the south-east of Melbourne, The South Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) is pushing for land and tax reform for manufacturers.
Automation World
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Why a cloud-based ERP system could be the ideal onramp to AI for many industrial manufacturers.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Ive recently heard of Flexiv Robotics and its Gecko Gripper. I thought I had written something, but evidently it didnt make the cut. This news regarded participating in the opening of the Stanford Robotics Center. This makes sense given that the companys four founders are alumni. The Stanford Robotics Center (SRC) is dedicated to advancing robotics across industries including logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, art, space exploration, and home automation.
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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.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The Robot Report Podcast 2024 year in review: bold bets and dashed dreams In Episode 178 of The Robot Report Podcast, we present our annual end-of-the-year review show. This episode features the voices of our entire editorial staff, including Steve Crowe , Mike Oitzman , Gene Demaitre and Brianna Wessling. The staff recalls the good, the bad, and the ugly in 2024.
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The on-site environmental test facility features a range of specialised equipment, including a salt fog chamber, accelerated UV chamber, vibration and more. Images: GME GME manufactures UHF CB radios and emergency beacon products, exemplifying its commitment to local production and innovation in the Australian manufacturing industry. In an initiative to stimulate local economies and support job creation, the New South Wales Government is set to implement new measures aimed at enhancing the role
Canadian Manufacturing
DECEMBER 18, 2024
BOUCHERVILLE — LSL PHARMA GROUP INC., a Canadian integrated pharmaceutical Corporation, announces the acquisition of Dermolab Pharma Ltd., a contract manufacturing company specializing in the manufacturing of liquid, and semi-solid products, based in Ste-Julie, Quebec. This acquisition increases LSL Pharma’s contract development and manufacturing activities, while creating synergies with its other subsidiaries, LSL Laboratory Inc., Steri-Med Pharma Inc. and Virage Sant Inc.
MRPEasy
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Santas workshop isnt just a magical place where elves run around and toys come to lifeits a masterclass in how to run a top-notch manufacturing operation. Heres how you can put some of Santas magic into your growing business 1. Find the right workers Santas elves are a dedicated, skilled, and specialized workforce who ensure […] The post 10 Manufacturing Lessons from Santas Workshop appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.
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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.
Design World
DECEMBER 18, 2024
ABB Robotics has announced T-Robotics and Mbodi the winners of its 2024 ABB Robotics AI Startup Challenge, marking a significant milestone in advancing artificial intelligence solutions for industrial robotics. Selected from over 100 global applicants, these pioneering startups will help transform how industrial robots understand, learn, and adapt to complex manufacturing environments through breakthrough artificial… The post ABB Robotics names T-Robotics and Mbodi as AI Startup Challenge
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Image: Drazen/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government is strengthening academic ties across Asia-Pacific, with the first recipients of the $40 million Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund announced. During a visit to the National University of Singapore, Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic announced $6 million for the first round of successful recipients, with partners across Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Helm.ai’s GenSim-2 allows users to modify video data using generative AI. | Source: Helm.ai Autonomous vehicle developers could soon use generative AI to get more out of the data they gather on the roads. Helm.ai this week unveiled GenSim-2, its new generative AI model for creating and modifying video data for autonomous driving. The company said the model introduces AI-based video editing capabilities, including dynamic weather and illumination adjustments, object appearance modifications
i4.0 today
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Made Smarter Adoption North West, the trailblazing digital technology adoption programme, has secured an additional 230,000 to help more SME manufacturers access transformational technology. The allocation from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will fund at least 10 new companies to adopt technologies such as sensors, robotics and 3D printers to increase productivity, growth, create new high value jobs and support decarbonisation.
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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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