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5G and private 5G cellular networks were all the rage a few years ago. They hype cycle has progressed. Ive seen some examples of real-world applications. It remains more promise than use at this time. However, some news continues to flow through my system. This one is a partnership of sorts between Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) and Celona. This new turnkey solution integrates with ALEs OmniVista, OmniSwitch, and OmniAccess Stellar networking portfolio, enabling secure and high quality connecti
Advanced Conversion, a subsidiary of Electro Technik Industries Inc. (ETI) in Clearwater, Florida, announces a new 200C film capacitor. Designed, qualified, and tested for high-temperature and mission-critical applications, these capacitors offer long life and capacitance stability at temperatures up to 200C, supporting improved system performance and enhanced reliability.
Image: Zainab / stock.adobe.com The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the first recipient from its Hydrogen Headstart Program, with $814 million in funding allocated under round 1 to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) 1,500 MW Murchison Green Hydrogen Project in Western Australia. ARENA CEO, Darren Miller said Australia has immense potential when it comes to hydrogen projects, however, many projects face challenges due to the current gap between the market price for
Shanghai-based Fourier Intelligence provides one example of humanoid robot development in China. Source: IFR While other countries debate the best mix of public policy, academic research, and private investment to advance their economies, the People’s Republic of China is focusing on robotics. Chinas National Development and Reform Commission has announced plans for a state-backed venture capital fund focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and innovation.
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
Master Bond EP29LPSPND-3 is a two component, non-drip epoxy compound with a paste consistency that can be used for bonding and sealing applications. The system is electrically non-conductive and thermally insulative, with a thermal conductivity of approximately 0.2 W/(mK) at room temperature. It withstands cryogenic temperatures and is serviceable in the range from 4K to… The post Non-drip cryogenic epoxy offers electrical and thermal insulation appeared first on Design World.
Image: Anduril Andurils high-performance, multi-mission autonomous fighter jet Fury will make its first appearance outside of the USA at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025. Fury is designed to act as a force multiplier for crewed fighter aircraft, combining trusted collaborative autonomy, hyper-scale producibility, modularity, and affordability.
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Image: Anduril Andurils high-performance, multi-mission autonomous fighter jet Fury will make its first appearance outside of the USA at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025. Fury is designed to act as a force multiplier for crewed fighter aircraft, combining trusted collaborative autonomy, hyper-scale producibility, modularity, and affordability.
States Logistics in California was an early user of Contoros truck-unloading robot. Unloading trailers and containers is a labor-intensive task that has been difficult to automate, but a number of companies have made progress. Contoro Robotics today said it has raised $12 million in Series A funding to scale its artificial intelligence-powered robots.
ABB has unveiled My Measurement Assistant+, an AI-powered digital solution designed to enhance the maintenance and troubleshooting of measurement devices at industrial sites. Utilizing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), cloud computing and Augmented Reality (AR), this web application consolidates data from various IT and operational technology sources, offering a unified access point for information retrieval, device diagnostics and remote support.
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Network (MEPNN) advances U.S. manufacturing by helping small and medium-sized manufacturers grow, make operational improvements and reduce risk. The Network has MEP Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each Center is a partnership between the federal government and a variety of public or private entities, including state, university and nonprofit organizations.
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.
Most manufacturing companies, however small, have goals to expand their market share and increase their revenue. While there are several ways to do that, scaling up production may be the best course of action. The article explains how scaling up works, what to expect, and how to plan for successful growth. What is scaling up […] The post How to Scale Production Processes in Manufacturing appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.
Apptronik, the AI-powered humanoid robotics company, has successfully closed an oversubscribed $403 million Series A funding round, adding an extra $53 million to the previously announced $350 million round led by B Capital and Capital Factory, with participation from Google.
Fab Equipment Spending MILPITAS Global fab equipment spending for front-end facilities in 2025 is anticipated to increase by 2% year-over-year (YoY) to $110 billion, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth since 2020, SEMI says in its latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report. Fab equipment spending is projected to rise by 18% in the following year, reaching $130 billion.
A detailed look at how the combination of stereo depth perception with 3D data in stereo cameras enables the functions of autonomous mobile and pick-and-place robots.
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).
Waymo has tested its autonomous driving system in 15 states and on millions of miles of public roads. | Source: Waymo Waymo LLC is officially bringing its robotaxi services to Washington, D.C., in 2026. The company said it will work closely with local policymakers to formalize the regulations it needs to operate without a human behind the wheel in the District.
Image: Motion Australia By integrating Wittenbaker Engineering Services, Motion Asia Pacific enhances its ability to serve Australias heavy industries, with a strong focus on supporting mining, utilities, and bulk materials handling through expanded bi-coastal operations. Editorial Contributors from Wittenbaker, & Motion: Ryan K, Heath F, Wayne Wittenbaker, Harrison H In a bold move for Australias heavy industries, Motion Asia Pacific has acquired Wittenbaker Engineering Services, a leading
Nexera Robotics, a company specializing in advanced robotic grasping, has completed its latest investment round of $4.5 million , which includes investors such as BDC’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund. Nexera’s proprietary grasping solution, NeuraGrasp, aims to address the challenge of reliable handling of diverse items in dynamic environments.
Leuze is expanding its product portfolio with LiDAR technology: New ROD 300 series of laser scanners for accurate contour measurement and ROD 500 for precise AGV navigation. Whether on a conveyor or on an automated guided vehicle system: When sensors are used to detect contours, precision and attention to detail are what count. Leuze is launching two new laser scanner series that are perfectly suited for this.
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?
The AI Accelerator features an embedded NVIDIA Jetson Orin box combined with PolyScope X. | Source: Universal Robots At NVIDIA GTC 2025 last week, Teradyne Robotics unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence-driven tools that it developed with NVIDIA. The event featured the first public demonstration of the AI Accelerator in commercially viable applications.
Dr Graham Melrose, who only discovered the products that would become Recce Pharmaceuticals when he retired from the industry. Image: Reece Pharmaceuticals Recce Pharmaceuticals has entered global clinical trials with a product that could be a game changer for the medical industry. Sydney-based Recce Pharmaceuticals has developed a new class of anti-infectives capable of protecting against the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Google DeepMind has introduced two new artificial intelligence models Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER (short for embodied reasoning). Google says this marks a major step forward in the development of AI systems designed to control real-world robots. Both models are built on the Gemini 2.
The VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative aims to combat tax fraud and fundamentally modernize VAT processes in the EU. But what does this mean in concrete terms for companies, industries and the long-term development of financial flows? This article provides in-depth insights into the transition to ViDA.
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 Industrial maintenance is about more than fixing machines. Its about building a culture of shared responsibility and operational excellence that helps improve efficiency, reduce downtime and keep staff motivated. Maintenance leaders play a critical role in creating, sustaining and improving this culture on a large scale. In this piece, well define core leadership duties, dig into key leadership traits, discuss common leadership challenges and detail effective leadership strategies.
Image: stellastock/stock.adobe.com Central Coast manufacturers are encouraged to apply for funding available from a new $800,000 pilot program launched by the NSW Government to boost productivity, reduce costs and increase competitiveness. The Lean Manufacturing Pilot Program will provide small-to-medium-sized manufacturers across regional NSW with funding to undertake audits by professional consultants.
Kyle Vogt, then president and CTO of Cruise, delivered a keynote at the 2019 Robotics Summit & Expo. The Bot Company — led by former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt — has raised $150 million in new funding, according to Reuters. While the company has yet to reveal a service robot prototype, this latest funding puts its valuation at $2 billion. The latest funding round includes participation from Greenoaks, a San Francisco-based global investment firm.
Dyna Robotics today announced a $23.5 million seed round, co-led by CRV and First Round Capital , to bring embodied AI into the real world with cost-effective, easy to deploy robots for businesses of all sizes. Dynas robots master one task at a time, starting with tasks like folding and food preparation that can be done using an affordable pair of stationary robotic arms.
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.
Share Industrialrobot maintenanceis about more than preventing unplanned downtime. Its also about ensuring products meet quality standards, that workers stay safe and that the business maximizes its ROI from the machine. Articulated robots, along with the growing use of collaborative robots (cobots), are essential to modern manufacturing operations.
Image: /stock.adobe.com The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened a second round of its Powering the Regions Fund: Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) program, with $70 million in funding available to support industrial decarbonisation. Following the well subscribed $150 million first round, the second round is open until 15 July 2025 and is expanding its focus to support innovation and advancement in commercial deployment.
igus , a global leader in motion plastics and innovative automation solutions, will exhibit at the Robotics Summit & Expo , scheduled for April 30 to May 1, 2025, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. At Booth #221, attendees will experience live demonstrations of axis, the company’s newly launched online industrial community. Designed to become the premier collaborative hub focused on upskilling and informing the industrial sector, axis addresses specific needs of industrial
MONTRAL Syntax Systems has expanded its collaboration with MITER Brands, a manufacturer of residential windows and doors, to implement its GenAI solutions for improving sales, marketing efficiency, and customer interactions. MITER Brands, a manufacturer of residential windows and doors, will use the Syntax GenAI Platform and AI agents to support its distributed teams and drive digital transformation.
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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