Design World

MAY 1, 2025

A better future is a key focus for all manufacturers in the aviation industry, and every manufacturer is working toward that solution in their own way. Austin Major, Group Vice President of Business Development and Global Support at Parker Aerospace, highlights what this approach means in a conversation. Q: Recently, Parker joined the consortium to… The post Sustainability, Innovation and Safety, Central to Our Approach appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 12, 2025

We have passed through the valley of the shadow of Large Language Models version of AI. Now we have moved a level to the gorge of Agentic AI. Ive written about three posts I believe on that subject. Here is another company unveiling Agentic AI solutions. Akka , the leader in helping enterprises deliver distributed systems that are elastic, agile, and resilient, announced new deployment options for its Akka solution, as well as new solutions to tackle the issues with deploying large-scale agentic

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 5, 2025

Iggy Rob is a humanoid robot intended to cost less than $54,000 U.S. Source: igus As market analysts predict that up to 20 million humanoid robots could be deployed in industrial settings by 2030, igus GmbH last week unveiled its first humanoid, Iggy Rob. The motion plastics specialist said it designed the robot to support industrial production, service environments, and transport tasks.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 4, 2025

Image: Incat Hundreds gathered at the Incat shipyard in Hobart for the launch of Incat Hull 096 the worlds largest battery-electric ship. Constructed for South American ferry operator Buquebus, Hull 096 is the most significant vessel ever built by Incat and represents a giant leap forward in sustainable shipping. When it enters service between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, it is set to operate entirely on battery-electric power, carrying up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the River Plat

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As automation continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more integrated solutions will only grow. The Accuride FULLELECTRIC® is a new approach to powered linear motion that represents the next evolution in system design. By integrating compact electric actuators directly into Accuride's industry leading drawer slides, this approach addresses the pain points of traditional systems while delivering reliable performance.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

MAY 7, 2025

Open roles include engineers and manufacturing operators as firm prepares to ramp up production British Steel has said it will hire more than 180 new employees, as it prepares to ramp up iron and steel production for the first time since its government rescue. The company has started recruiting for 165 roles in Scunthorpe and a further 17 at its operations in Teesside and Skinningrove, to support production at its two blast furnaces.

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Design World

MAY 5, 2025

Function, purity, and process are key considerations when researching aerospace materials. Daniel Hess, applications engineer at NuSil, explains silicones unique characteristics and guidance for choosing the right material. Humans have used silicone-based materials for thousands of years, with archaeological evidence from ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Phoenician cultures.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 5, 2025

Ah, competition for Adobe. And finding good, small application for AI beyond all the hype we hear. Foxit has upgraded its AI Assistant within the Foxit PDF Editor. The enhanced AI Assistant includes features such as chat with image, multiple document analysis, automatic bookmarking, and additional read-aloud options. A new tab in the ribbon toolbar also provides users with streamlined access to the powerful suite of AI-driven tools designed to simplify and supercharge document management workflo

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 10, 2025

The current RO1 model is a six-axis robot that integrates with grippers, conveyors, seventh-axis lifts, linear actuators, and more. | Source: Standard Bots Standard Bots yesterday unveiled a new robot and announced that it has expanded its production facility in Glen Cove, N.Y. The American robotics company said the new 16,000-sq.-ft. (1486.4 sq. m) factory doubles the size of its previous Long Island location.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 4, 2025

Nitrogen ensures a burr-free environment while laser cutting and thus eliminates material handling. Image: Atlas Copco Atlas Copco offers on-site nitrogen generation solutions that can boost productivity for industrial laser cutting companies. This means you can produce nitrogen right where you need it, helping to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Dinesh Mishra

MAY 5, 2025

Introduction India’s logistics sector often called the backbone of the economy, is changing in big ways. In the past, it struggled with slow processes, delays, and scattered operations. Now, it’s moving towards a future powered by instant data smooth connections, and clear digital systems. The Indian government’s focus on digital tools is driving this change.

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Control.com

MAY 5, 2025

Check out a few of the technology and product demo highlights from leading control automation and robotics companies coming soon to Huntington Place in Detroit for Automate, May 12-15.

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Design World

MAY 1, 2025

Remember what Beaulieu said about tariffs. In late January of this year, I was fortunate enough to see our industrys beloved economist Alan Beaulieu present at the A3 Business Forum in Orlando. As hes announced his retirement, that keynote was likely the last time folks in our industry will get hear him speak. Beaulieu will… The post May 2025 Special Edition: Power Transmission Guide appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 5, 2025

News from the upcoming Automate 2025 show continues to dribble in. This looks like an update on HMIs. Lets take it to Android (I assume some of you are on that platform). Olis will launch a remote automation monitoring, diagnostic and error recovery app that turns Android smartphones and tablets into gateways for any automation cell without the need for additional hardware at Automate 2025.

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Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass

Robotics Business Review

MAY 7, 2025

Amazon is opening new automation opportunities by deploying its first robots that leverage force and touch sensing to improve material handling tasks. One of the classic applications for robots at Amazon warehouses is centered around the goods to person (G2P) solution with the Kiva robots. The Kiva mobile robots present movable shelves, stocked with inventory, to a stationary human picker.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 12, 2025

Growth is the most common factor that has historically led businesses to pursue external capital. Image: Cavan for Adobe/stock.adobe.com RSM Australias director of corporate finance, Oliver Gaunt, explores the complex world of raising capital from the perspective of a manufacturing business. Living and breathing finance has been the reality for RSM Australias director of corporate finance, Oliver Gaunt, for the past decade.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 5, 2025

Toyota and Waymo have reached a preliminary agreement to explore a collaboration focused on accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies. Woven by Toyota will also join the potential collaboration as Toyota’s strategic enabler, contributing its strengths in advanced software and mobility innovation.

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Automation Mag

MAY 7, 2025

The old adage, If it aint broke, dont fix it, certainly applies to manufacturing. Legacy systems, including older PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, and non-networked machinery have long been the backbone of industrial operations. However, as manufacturing continues to evolve, and as companies see the benefits of leveraging data, legacy systems start to show their shortcomings.

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Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.

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Design World

MAY 5, 2025

Amprius Technologies announced the launch of its 450 Wh/kg SiCore lithium-ion battery. This is the company’s most energy-dense SiCore cell, offering 450 Wh/kg and 950 Wh/L, and is expected to move to mass production in the near term through its global manufacturing partners.Built with a proprietary silicon anode material system, this SiCore cell delivers up… The post Amprius launches new production-ready 450 Wh/kg SiCore battery for aerospace appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 7, 2025

I jumped on Skype about as soon as it was launched. There were times I pushed its limits even for recording podcasts. Then Microsoft acquired it. Skype quickly lost its utility. It has resided on my computer for years. I cant think of a time when Ive actually used it in the past 10 years. This story of small, innovative company selling to a large corporation only for users to lose the utility of the product happens so often its almost trite.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 9, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast Safety and Efficiency in Robotics Design In Episode 195 of The Robot Report Podcast, our guest isGiovanni Campanella, the Industrial Automation and Robotics General Manager at Texas Instruments (TI). Show timeline 6:30 Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman recap the 2025 Robotics Summit and Expo live from the Boston Convention Center 13:20 Mike interviews Giovanni Campanella, the Industrial Automation and Robotics General Manager at Texas Instruments (TI).

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 12, 2025

Image: Bento/stock.adobe.com For the first time Perth has been named as the next host of the medical technology (medtech) conference AusMedtech. The event will head west in 2026 with the two-and-a-half-day conference expected to attract hundreds of national and international leaders from the medtech industry. Western Australia currently has one of the fastest growing biomedical sectors in the country, with key support for growth of the sector provided by the State Government’s Future Healt

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Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 5, 2025

Hitachi and Daikin have launched a trial of a new AI-powered chatbot designed to help diagnose equipment failures on factory floors. The digital agent, developed through a co-creation partnership, acts as a conversational interface between factory operators and complex machinery data.

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E&T

MAY 2, 2025

Morrisons has begun trialling robots in select stores that roam the aisles to monitor how products are being displayed on shelves.

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Design World

MAY 7, 2025

IDEC Corporation has expanded its operator interface (OI) family with its new HG1J Series touchscreen. This device uses the latest innovations to provide vivid visualizations and responsive multi-touch operation, all in an extremely compact form factor so the technology can be used in more applications than ever before. The HG1J Series is the successor of… The post IDEC 4.3-in.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 1, 2025

Acquisitions power large companies when that becomes easier than innovating on their own. Company founders find it the way to cash out. This news exemplifies large automation companies seeing software as a means of growthand serving customers. Last night I thought on this news and several other items Ive received over the past year, and I arrived at a questionwhat do all these companies mean by digital transformation (aka DX).

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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.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2025

The Robotics Summit & Expo will come to an end this afternoon, and we want to make sure you get the most out of the show. Day 2 will start at 8:00 a.m. ET with the Women in Robotics Breakfast. The event will feature a conversation between Laura Major, the interim CEO and CTO of robotaxi company Motional , and Joyce Sidopoulos, the co-founder and chief of operations of MassRobotics.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 8, 2025

Image: AMTIL The third day of AMW 2025 maintained a focus ontechnology, innovation, and sustainability, with a series of digital presentations aimed at equipping businesses with the tools needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Kicking off the morning was CEO of Elexon Electronics, Frank Faller, with a session titled Elexon2Zero: Driving Sustainability Through Innovation and Quality.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 5, 2025

Hyundai and Plus AI have unveiled a shared vision at the recent Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim, California, outlining their collaboration on autonomous hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks and their aims to accelerate the development of a hydrogen-powered freight network in the United States.

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