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ABB has launched AppStudio, an intuitive, no-code software tool allowing users of all experience levels to create customized robotic user interfaces easily. Its intuitive functionality and features, including a collaborative cloud-based library that enables users to share application templates, will reduce setup times by up to 80%. A growing shortage of skilled labor requires the… The post ABB launches AppStudio no-code tool for robot interface programming appeared first on Design World.
Six experts from across the industrial automation sector weigh in with their expectations about the technologies manufacturers will use most effectively this year.
I have written several times over the past decade about how the Industrial Internet of Things and such hardware advancements as the Edge have blown up the Purdue Pyramid Model of industrial Architecture. Especially as an information model. Rather than a static hierarchy, information can flow from source to consumer bypassing layers as required. However, the Purdue Model (and ISA95) certainly do describe different types of functions of a manufacturing enterprise.
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
RIC Technology’s new RIC-PRIMUS will be 3D printing live at WOC 2025. | Source: RIC Technology RIC Technology last week debuted its most advanced and largest construction robotic 3D printer, named RIC-PRIMUS. With the capability to print three-story structures up to 32 ft. tall, RIC-PRIMUS expands upon the innovations of its predecessor, RIC-M1 PRO.
The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking measures the current state of metalworking and machining activity through survey responses covering new orders, production, backlog, employment, exports and supplier deliveries. A reading above 50 indicates expansion; below 50 indicates contraction. Source (all figures): Gardner Intelligence The metalworking industry registered a GBI reading of 46.9 in December 2024.
Amazon is expanding zero-exhaust emission deliveries with the UKs largest-ever order of electric trucks. More than 140 new electric Mercedes-Benz Truck eActros 600 trucks and eight Volvo FM Battery Electric trucks are joining Amazons transportation network over the next 18 months as part of the UKs largest-ever eHGV order. Once fully operational, these new eHGVs are expected to transport more than 300 million packages each year with no exhaust emissions.
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Amazon is expanding zero-exhaust emission deliveries with the UKs largest-ever order of electric trucks. More than 140 new electric Mercedes-Benz Truck eActros 600 trucks and eight Volvo FM Battery Electric trucks are joining Amazons transportation network over the next 18 months as part of the UKs largest-ever eHGV order. Once fully operational, these new eHGVs are expected to transport more than 300 million packages each year with no exhaust emissions.
Prof. Green is the Founding Director of the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics at UNSW. Image: UNSW UNSW Sydney Scientia Professor Martin Green has helped change our country and the world with his groundbreaking work on solar panels. Now millions of Sydneysiders and visitors will have the chance to learn more about him as they see his ferry in Sydney Harbour and along the Parramatta River.
Efforts by the plastics industry to thwart regulation come from a familiar playbook As the public wake up to the risk of forever chemicals, or PFAS, the industry is fighting back with a campaign researchers have compared with big tobaccos battle against restrictions on smoking. New findings about its intense lobbying efforts are highly concerning and require a response from the environment secretary, Steve Reed.
Flexiv demonstrated its newest solutions at the Stanford Robotics Center opening ceremony. The company's latest solutions on display included a gecko-inspired robot gripper and a magnetic milli-spinner for vascular therapy.
The Sentire system features lightweight surgeon side arms, tremor filtration, and motion-control techniques to aid complex surgeries in confined spaces. | Source: Cornerstone Robotics Cornerstone Robotics Ltd., a surgical robotics developer, Monday today said it has raised $70 million in Series C financing. The company said the funding will advance its efforts toward commercialization, development of surgical robotics products, clinical trials, and regulatory approvals. “Cornerstone Roboti
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.
Image: Anastasiia/stock.adobe.com The Australian Governments National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) will invest $200 million in Arafura Rare Earths to help build Australias Future. The NRFCs funding commitment into Arafura Rare Earths is a cornerstone investment, enabling the company to press ahead with raising the remaining funds required to commence development of the new mine and processing facility at its Nolans Project site, 135 kilometres north of Alice Springs.
Aerotech Inc.s new HexGen HEX150-125HL Miniature Hexapod is a six degree-of-freedom (DOF) precision positioning system. This compact, cost-effective hexapod, with a 150-mm base diameter and a nominal height of 125 mm, achieves minimum incremental motion to 15 nm and payload capacity up to 12 kg for applications requiring multi-DOF motion especially those with constricted […] The post New mini hexapod from Aerotech with 6 degrees of freedom appeared first on Design World.
Source: Getty Images If you have been working in a machine shop for many years, you will probably have been bombarded with information on how to make your shop more efficient. Machine tool dealers will tell how much more efficient you can be by utilizing their newer, faster and more capable machines. Tooling manufacturers will recommend their latest and greatest tools to make your machining processes faster and more efficient.
Virtual reality and photorealistic digital twin technologies, designed by Siemens Digital Industries Software with Sony and Nvidia, are being released in 2025.
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).
ARENA funding will help to accelerate the commercialisation of Gelions sulphur batteries Image: Adobe Stock/sommart The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $4.8 million in conditional funding to Gelion Technologies Pty Ltd (Gelion) to implement its Advanced Commercial Prototyping Centre (ACPC) facilitating the development of its unique battery technology at its site in Sydney.
Bishop-Wisecarver, a provider of innovative linear and rotary motion solutions, has acquired Symation, a leader in motion control system integration. This strategic acquisition aligns with Bishop-Wisecarvers mission to deliver diversity in mechatronic solutions. The integration of Symations extensive capabilities into Bishop-Wisecarvers portfolio introduces Wisecarver Automation a new level of expertise in mechanical, electrical, controls, […] The post Bishop-Wisecarver acquires Symation
Da Vinci systems offer surgeons high-definition 3D vision, a magnified view, and robotic and computer assistance. | Source: Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc. this week announced preliminary fourth-quarter results that highlight significant da Vinci surgical robot procedure growth. Shares of the Sunnyvale, Calif.based company rose nearly 5% to $565 apiece in early morning trading on Jan. 15 following the release of the preliminary results.
Throughput time is an important KPI in manufacturing management, helping companies to improve performance both on the shop floor and in the supply chain. Lets take a deeper dive into the metric. What is throughput time? Throughput time is the amount of time it takes to manufacture a product from start to finish. Measuring throughput […] The post What is Throughput Time in Manufacturing?
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?
As someone who eats honey on toast almost every day, Ive been quite interested over the past few years by stories about the supposed collapse of the global bee population. Bees not only produce honey, they are, of course, natures great pollinators.
The new 1218 SXR and 1228 SXR DC motors offer enhanced flexibility for various applications. These models expand FAULHABERs DC motor lineup, setting new benchmarks in performance and versatility for miniature drive systems. The new SXR motors offer standard higher performance and a broader range of configuration options to meet the demands of modern drive… The post FAULHABER expands portfolio with high-performance DC motors appeared first on Design World.
CES 2025 didn’t disappoint, with robots of all shapes and sizes designed for various applications. | Credit: The Robot Report The annual Consumer Electronics Show brings together the latest in technology product announcements. Last week, Las Vegas was once again full of robotics and AI-based systems. While CES 2025 catered primarily to consumer electronics and robotics, we hunted down the commercial robotics products sprinkled throughout the event.
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.
Share Effective troubleshooting is vital for driving down unplanned downtime and minimizing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). Often, machine troubleshooting is regarded as an art rather than an essential maintenance technician skill. This leads to inconsistency in how equipment failure is addressed, which impacts operational efficiency. This blog outlines a structured approach to maintenance troubleshooting.
Emerson has launched DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0, the latest iteration of its edge technology designed to integrate operational technology (OT) control systems with enterprise information technology (IT) applications. The updated platform enables batch processing industries like life sciences and chemical manufacturing to access and use critical operational data for analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine… The post Emerson introduces DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0 to enhance batc
Six experts from across the industrial automation sector weigh in with their expectations about the technologies manufacturers will use most effectively this year.
Eliza Wakes Up, the project bringing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) agents to life, has opened pre-orders for Eliza (main picture), which the company or group describes as the next-generation personal robot set to redefine the capabilities of robotics and intelligent machines.
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.
British firm in the vanguard of companies arguing SMRs are a quicker and cheaper option than large Hinkley-sized plants The Hinkley Point C power plant in Somerset is gargantuan. The 176-hectare (435-acre) plant will provide 3.2 gigawatts of power, enough for 6m homes. It is not just the project that is huge: the cost is as well. With a price tag that has ballooned to a reported 48bn , and delayed by at least five years, it has become a symbol of the pitfalls of nuclear power.
Vertex Wireless has announced a new strategic collaboration withSamsungandPepperl+Fuchs. This collaboration aims to improve industrial mobile communications by introducing intrinsically safe mobile devices designed for hazardous environments. As part of this partnership, Vertex Wireless will leverage Samsungs mobile technology and Pepperl+Fuchs expertise in intrinsically safe design to provide mobile devices that meet safety standards for… The post New collaboration to introduce intrinsica
Experts from Rockwell Automation and Siemens weigh in on the best ways to ensure safe operations to protect workers and equipment when deploying robots.
As covered in our previous blog , warehousing and distribution management is of critical importance. Your warehouse is like the beating heart of your supply chain. When its pumping reliably, your manufacturing operations benefit from predictability providing your business with a rock-solid foundation for growth. When your warehouse is clogged, cluttered, or disorganized, the flow slows down.
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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