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Top Trends in 2025

Automation Mag

Canadian companies have had a rough start to the year as discussions on the potential economic impact of tariffs point towards difficult times ahead. Manufacturers are in strict saving-mode, hoping to emerge from this potential crisis mostly unscathed. Manufacturers will reduce unplanned downtime, and make better, smarter decisions.

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Hexagon Startup Accelerator Picks Eight Metaverse Startups

Gary Mintchell

It enables manufacturers to identify cost reduction opportunities, suggests geometry changes to the part’s design, estimates the cost and lead time and connects the manufacturer to a printing service bureau.

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GF Machining Solutions' Smart Manufacturing System Boosts Production

Modern Machine Shop

Among those are the company’s WorkPal 1, WorkPartner 1+, Transformer WorkMaster and Transformer six-axis robot, all of which are said to shorten lead times and maximize ROI. System 3R Automation offers scalable automation solutions for 24/7 production. System 3R’s software solutions are designed to be user-friendly.

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SIs to increase US manufacturing competitiveness

Control Engineering

CSIA and CESMII help system integrators with Smart Manufacturing. Integrating automation and control devices and systems improves Smart Manufacturing and can improve connections with higher-level systems helping supply chain integration. System integration, smart manufacturing competitive insights.

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Trends Shaping the Future of Moldmaking

Modern Machine Shop

The Automation Job Manager feature simplifies setup without robot programming. This system demonstrates easy implementation of automation in small- to medium-sized manufacturing operations. Source: Hurco Market Dynamics and Business Strategies Reshoring trends are leading to increased emphasis on domestic production in many markets.

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Beyond the Machine: Total Solutions

Fabricating & Metal Work

Automotive manufacturers were some of the earliest adopters, but today, automation is found in a wide variety of industries and companies of all sizes. When working with some of the earliest automation systems, every pickup point had to be taught to the robot. Put Automation to Work for You Now you’re ready.

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Eight ‘Digital Reality’ Start-ups Win Opportunity to Advance Manufacturing

MEM

It enables manufacturers to identify cost reduction opportunities, suggests geometry changes to the part’s design, estimates the cost and lead time and connects the manufacturer to a printing service bureau. . GelSight , Waltham, USA . JITbase , Montreal, Canada . JITbase , Montreal, Canada .