Automation World
JANUARY 20, 2025
To help gather data for its facility digital twin, BMW has deployed the Spot quadruped mobile robot, equipped with IoT sensors, as a more cost-effective way to gather operating measurements.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 18, 2025
For too long, AI has been trapped in Flatland, the two-dimensional world imagined by English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott. While chatbots, image generators, and AI-driven video tools have dazzled us, they remain confined to the flat surfaces of our screens. Now, NVIDIA is tearing down the walls of Flatland , ushering in the era of physical AI a world where artificial intelligence can perceive, understand, and interact with the three-dimensional world around us.
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Automation World
JANUARY 14, 2025
Six experts from across the industrial automation sector weigh in with their expectations about the technologies manufacturers will use most effectively this year.
Design World
JANUARY 16, 2025
Industrial circular connectors are electrical coupling devices featuring a circular interface and cylindrical contact housing. They come in various materials, sizes, contact layouts, and coupling designs. Among them, M8, M12, M16, -20, and M23 receptacles, which refer to the thread size on the coupling nuts, are widely used for connecting sensors and actuators in industries […] The post Industrial connectors deliver 630 V rating appeared first on Design World.
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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).
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 14, 2025
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.
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 16, 2025
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.
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NIST Manufacturing
JANUARY 16, 2025
Media Contact: Hannah Robinson, hannah.robinson [at] chips.gov (hannah[dot]robinson[at]chips[dot]gov) Today, the U.S.
Design World
JANUARY 16, 2025
How to approach noise and vibration in bearings Noise and vibration in ball bearings threaten precision and safety in critical systems, costing manufacturers billions annually in maintenance and lost productivity. As demand from medical, aerospace and industrial sectors drives theUSD 120.98 billionglobal bearings markettowards a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5 per cent by […] The post From friction to function appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 14, 2025
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.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 18, 2025
Toronto-based metals supplier Metal Supermarkets announced the 2024 winners of its annual Metal My Way contest.
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?
Mold Making Technology
JANUARY 15, 2025
Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course — the distance between your ears.” Moldmakers can apply that same “measurable” distance to their moldmaking business. Source | Getty Images Mold manufacturing requires using measurement to a shop’s advantage because what gets measured, gets done. I’ve played golf with players who want to improve their game, and the one thing I noticed is that they keep track of their shots in one form or another (fairways hit
Design World
JANUARY 16, 2025
Designed for even greater flexibility and a wide range of applications, the new 1218 SXR and 1228 SXR dc motors expand FAULHABERs proven dc motor portfolio and set new standards 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 post New high-performance dc motors from FAULHABER appeared first on Design World.
Modern Machine Shop
JANUARY 16, 2025
Source: Way of the Mill LLC Reader Question: We do a lot of work in mold, die and medical. When finishing complex surfaces on a five-axis machine, do you prefer three-axis motion or full five-axis? Miller’s Answer: Handling the more organic shapes in the mold, die and medical markets requires some careful consideration to strategy, tooling and tool paths.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 16, 2025
Even when automated, laser cutting requires operator skill. If workers dont know the fundamentals, a sheet metal fabrication shops most expensive machine can sit idle longer than it should.
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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?
Automation World
JANUARY 21, 2025
Festo introduces its Controlled Pneumatics technology which features digital closed-loop control for applications ranging from welding and gripping to dispensing and pumping.
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 16, 2025
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.
Design World
JANUARY 14, 2025
Neuro data provides a level of insight into the driver’s condition and cognitive state that is not possible with a driver-facing camera. The post How will neurotechnology and sensing impact automotive: part 2 appeared first on Design World.
The Guardian Manufacturing
JANUARY 14, 2025
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.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 18, 2025
This guide explores some of the most important aspects of selecting and implementing automated bending machines to help you maximize benefits and avoid common pitfalls.
Automation World
JANUARY 21, 2025
Festo introduces its Controlled Pneumatics technology which features digital closed-loop control for applications ranging from welding and gripping to dispensing and pumping.
Mold Making Technology
JANUARY 15, 2025
Teams collaborate during design review meetings using mold simulation, DFM and processing expertise to ensure well-managed, timely project execution tailored to scope. Source (All Images) | Dynamic Tool Corp. For moldmakers, new product development (NPD) projects represent both exciting opportunities and potential pitfalls. These projects offer the chance to work on cutting-edge designs for globally recognized brands, but they also come with unique challenges that can strain customer relationshi
Design World
JANUARY 17, 2025
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.
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Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 16, 2025
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.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 14, 2025
A metal fabricating company leader looking for technical guidance and best practices from peers might be engaged in a long-term search.
Automation World
JANUARY 14, 2025
Six experts from across the industrial automation sector weigh in with their expectations about the technologies manufacturers will use most effectively this year.
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 17, 2025
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.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Design World
JANUARY 14, 2025
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.
Control.com
JANUARY 17, 2025
Aerotechs new miniature Hexapod is a six degree-of-freedom positioning system that offers quick, precise motions for the semiconductor industry and optical alignment applications.
NIST Manufacturing
JANUARY 17, 2025
Media Contact: Hannah Robinson, hannah.robinson [at] chips.gov (hannah[dot]robinson[at]chips[dot]gov) Awards in New York, California, and Pennsylvania Will Strengthen U.S.
Automation World
JANUARY 15, 2025
Virtual reality and photorealistic digital twin technologies, designed by Siemens Digital Industries Software with Sony and Nvidia, are being released in 2025.
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