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Robot Manufacturing with Single Axis Positioning Systems

Design World

To achieve lower production cost and improve return on investment, manufacturers are adding custom positioning systems to their process. For example, with one IEC 61131-3- compliant automation program running on one processor, manufacturers move robots smoothly along linear track systems while performing several tasks in the same cell.

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U.S. Manufacturers Make Encryption Essential for Protecting Critical Data

Gary Mintchell

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. Protecting Sensitive Data: Manufacturing organizations handle sensitive data, including designs, blueprints, and proprietary processes.

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Chicago’s South Suburbs see the future of manufacturing as American and robotic

Robotics Business Review

The Southland Development Authority is reinvigorating manufacturing in Chicago’s suburbs through programs such as the Metals HUB. Credit: Adobe Stock For decades, the Chicagoland area has played a pivotal role in American manufacturing capability. It uses digital manufacturing technology from MxD , the U.S.

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New SCARA robots offer greater flexibility for digital manufacturing

Design World

Mitsubishi Electric has launched its MELFA RH-10CRH and RH-20CRH SCARA robots, providing manufacturers with greater flexibility in adopting digital manufacturing while addressing skilled workforce shortages. These new robots enhance industrial automation through high-speed operation, easy installation, and exceptional efficiency.

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Guide to Agile Manufacturing and Its Advantages

Forward-thinking manufacturers are recognizing the limitations of traditional project management and quality control methods. For modern companies seeking to accelerate product development cycles and increase their speed to market, adopting agile methodology is becoming increasingly essential.

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The state of Australia’s defence manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

A snapshot of global defence manufacturing Current data illustrates the dominance of U.S. Although the United States dominates global arms manufacturing, Australian company, Austal Limited, has made it into the top 100, ranking 91st in terms of revenue among all arms manufacturers globally. What does Australia manufacture?

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Using Fishbone Diagrams in Manufacturing

ATS

This blog provides a guide to using the fishbone diagram in manufacturing. It explores how to create a fishbone diagram and how the fishbone fits within Lean manufacturing. Introduction to fishbone diagrams in manufacturing The fishbone diagram is so-called because it looks like the skeleton of a fish.

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How Legacy Tools Are Failing Inventive Manufacturing Engineers

Most manufacturers recognize the risk of not adapting, but they’re hampered by technologies like MES that haven’t kept up with the pace of hardware innovation. As new manufacturers enter the market with technologically progressive ways of building at scale, existing manufacturers must adapt to stay relevant.

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Advanced Traceability: Implementing Reliable, Compliant Tracking in Manufacturing

The rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. For industries like aerospace, defense, and medical device manufacturing, there are huge risks of not proactively capturing every data point.

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Unmasking Energy Waste: Manufacturing’s Hidden Inefficiencies and Costly Impacts

Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A Ex-SpaceX Start-Up Case Study

Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Discover actionable strategies to reduce these types of waste, enhance productivity, and drive sustainable practices in manufacturing. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste.

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Learn how manufacturers enhance gas-to-steam conversion, optimize transport, and improve usage efficiency—reducing costs and emissions with Emergent Energy’s expertise and Panoramic Power’s technology.

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Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Agility & Supply Chain Resilience

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.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

Next-gen manufacturers are redesigning factories to enable agility at every stage of production. From more timely communication between engineers and technicians to technologies that empower real-time collaboration, they’re getting ahead by making iterations and improvements during a build, across the production line at scale.

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Agility Amid Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions

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.