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Precision and miniature technologies at MD&M ATX West

Design World

The annual MD&M ATX West show in Anaheim, Calif. is a great place to see how far the industry has advanced precision and miniature technologies over the previous year. Micro-springs, 2-mm linear guides, and slotless motors thinner than chopsticks were just some of the miniature components on display. Planar Motors is showing parts-conveyance systems featuring […] The post Precision and miniature technologies at MD&M ATX West appeared first on Design World.

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Honeywell Plans to Separate Its Automation and Aerospace Businesses

Automation World

This split will reportedly create Honeywell Automation as a pure play automation business with global scale and a large installed base.

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Haptikos Emerges From Stealth First Low-Cost Hand Exoskeleton

Gary Mintchell

Ive been watching developments of robotics and peripherals with anticipation. Engineers continually get closer to mechanisms that can make life so much better for handicapped or aged people. Not to mention extensive use cases in manufacturing. This news concerns a company emerging from stealth with a hand exoskeleton with exciting sensory input along with a its operating system (Alan KayPeople who are really serious about software should build their hardware.).

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Why Cybersecurity Demands an OT-First Approach

Automation World

How to overcome the OEM blockade that introduces cybersecurity risks for nearly every manufacturer.

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

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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Teradyne robotics group lays off 10% of global staff

Robotics Business Review

UR and MiR consolidated R&D facilities and headquarters in 2024. Source: Universal Robots Economic uncertainty has taken a toll on the robotics industry, including leading vendors. Teradyne Inc.’s robotics group laid off 10% of its global workforce this week. Teradyne owns Universal Robots A/S and Mobile Industrial Robots ApS, leading developers of collaborative robot arms and autonomous mobile robots, respectively.

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NIST Report to Congress Provides Update on Champlain Towers South Investigation

NIST Manufacturing

The report notes that the team has completed all experimental work on the physical evidence from the buildings structural elements.

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Industrial Ethernet and Fieldbus protocols provide reliable communications

Design World

Orange Precision Measurement, in collaboration with Hilscher, announces the deployment of three industrial Ethernet protocols and one fieldbus protocol within one year. This development improves flexibility and interoperability for Orange Precision Measurements customers in manufacturing and process control environments. Orange Precision implements netX90 for multiprotocol communication Over the past year, Orange Precision Measurement integrated Hilschers… The post Industrial Ethernet and

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Top 10 robotics developments of January 2025

Robotics Business Review

The robotics industry started the year with large funding rounds, new product releases, and well-known brands finding new homes. If January is any indication, 2025 will be a nonstop year for the industry. Here are the 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in the past month. Subscribe to The Robot Report Newsletter and listen to The Robot Report Podcast to stay up to date on the robotics developments you need to know about. 10.

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Igus Launches Hygienic, Self-Lubricating Linear Actuator

Control.com

Designed for hygiene and efficiency, the drylin SHT actuator features self-lubricating, corrosion-resistant materials, ensuring safe, low-maintenance beverage production.

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Coolest Things That I Saw at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show

Industry Week

Senior Technology Editor Dennis Scimeca discovered technologies that ran from the practical, to the impressive and the just plain weird.

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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. 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.

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2025 Manufacturing Technology Trends

Automation World

Manufacturing tech industry experts weigh in on the technologies that will have the biggest impacts on industry in 2025.

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Emerson pressure relief valve in critical gas applications

Design World

Emerson has introduced the Anderson Greenwood Type 84 Pressure Relief Valve (PRV), specially designed to protect tanks and vessels used in hydrogen and other high-pressure gas applications. With Arlon 3000XT* thermoplastic seating and ASME SA-479 Type S21800 stainless steel spindle material, the Type 84 PRV delivers exceptional leak-tight performance, resistance to embrittlement, optimum seat tightness,… The post Emerson pressure relief valve in critical gas applications appeared first on

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Using drones to improve wildfire and forest management

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast Using Drones to improve wildfire and forest management In Episode 182 of The Robot Report Podcast, editors Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre interview Erin Linebarger, co-founder and CEO of Robotics 88. Linebarger discusses the innovative use of drones in wildfire management, particularly through prescribed fire techniques. She also describes the genesis of the Boston-based company, the importance of data in fire management, the technology behind its drones, and the futu

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Capture Critical Data With Banner’s DXMR90-1XE Controller

Control.com

Banner recently expanded their Snap Signal portfolio, adding the DXMR90-1XE series of industrial controllers, allowing for data transfer with up to four independent networks.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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).

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Upper Hunter’s industrial future backed by NSW Government

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: 169169/stock.adobe.com The Future Land Use and Enabling Works project for Liddell Power Station has been approved by the NSW Government, which will see the former power station demolished, remediated and transformed for future industrial land uses. The approval of the State Significant Development, south of Muswellbrook , will mean more jobs and industrial opportunities for the Upper Hunter.

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Critical Industrial AI Tech Distinctions

Automation World

Do you know the difference between generative AI and AI for data analytics? If all the AI tech introductions over the past couple of years have left you confused, read this to understand the key differentiators.

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Last day at MD&M West 2025, what you don’t want to miss

Design World

The MD&M West 2025 event has been showcasing innovative technologies, automated solutions, precision motion control systems, advanced materials, and more solutions for worldwide manufacturers. If you haven’t already followed Executive Editor Lisa Eitel on LinkedIn, you’ll want to keep tabs on her posts and look out for her full post-event coverage report.

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Progressive Components Acquires OMNI Versa-Slide Product Line

Mold Making Technology

Source | Progressive Components Progressive Components , a provider of mold components and mold monitoring technologies, has acquired the OMNI Versa Slide product line from Omni Mold Systems. All future OMNI Versa Slide orders will be fulfilled seamlessly through Progressive Components, the companies say. “Progressive developed the first off-the-shelf lifter and modular cam mechanisms, and this addition of the OMNI Versa Slide product line represents a continued dedication to standards to

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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Automotive pinion gear market to reach $17.9B by 2031: Report

Canadian Manufacturing

WILMINGTON The global automotive pinion gear market is projected to grow steadily, reaching $17.9 billion by 2031, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7 per cent according to Transparency Market Research. This growth is primarily driven by increasing vehicle production, advancements in lightweight materials, and the rising adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles.

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More Aussie tech headed to space

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Andrei Armiagov/stock.adobe.com Five projects will share in the $3.6 million Moon to Mars supply chain capability grants, building on home-grown expertise and getting more Australian-made products and services into space. Among them is South Australian company entX which will receive $1 million to develop a radioisotope heater unit. The unit will help payloads withstand the extreme low temperatures on the moon, significantly extending their lifespan.

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NetBrain’s Platform Update Enables Proactive Network Management

Automation World

The new platform brings reverse-engineering, observability and artificial intelligence capabilities to auto-diagnose and auto-remediate network issues.

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February 2025 Issue: Robotic micro-factories tackle data center e-waste

Design World

27,300 engineers are missing from the future The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) predicts that 114,800 new jobs will be created in the U.S. semiconductor industry by 2030. However, it expects more than half of those jobs to go unfilled. Of the 67,000 vacancies, nearly 27,300 are pegged for engineers at the bachelors, masters, and… The post February 2025 Issue: Robotic micro-factories tackle data center e-waste appeared first on Design World.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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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ABB AppStudio: No-Code Robot Interface for Industrial Automation

Control.com

ABBs AppStudio lets users create custom, no-code robot interfaces. With drag-and-drop tools and cloud-based templates, automation is simplified.

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Stereotaxis receives first order for GenesisX surgical robot

Robotics Business Review

Stereotaxis said GenesisX is its most accessible robotic system to date. | Source: Stereotaxis Stereotaxis Inc. today announced that it has secured the first order for its latest-generation robotic system, GenesisX. The surgical robot developer said the system is geared towards minimally invasive endovascular intervention. We are thrilled to announce the first firm order for GenesisX from a pioneering European hospital, said David Fischel, chairman and CEO of Stereotaxis.

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ICN “adventure” pays big dividends for NSW bulk haul company

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: ICN Networking with major project owners and other suppliers has the potential to unlock millions of dollars for Australian small and medium businesses (SMEs), with one company winning a multimillion-dollar contract with Snowy 2.0 following an ICN event in regional NSW. Resources NSW, a bulk material solutions and transport logistics company, has secured the contract to move 130,000 units of 7-tonne concrete segments that will line the 27 km Snowy Hydro tunnel.

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Manufacturing and Automation Growth Spurt Becomes a Trend

Automation World

The latest ISM PMI report shows new orders, production, employment and supplier deliveries in expansion. Meanwhile, industry analysts note that industrial automation is one of the sectors growing faster than the global economy.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

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.

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What is negative temperature coefficient?

Design World

A negative temperature coefficient (NTC) refers to any physical value that decreases as the temperature increases or vice versa. In electronics, NTC usually refers to a material’s decreasing resistance as the temperature rises. This article examines how NTC device performance is quantified and compares with other technologies like resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) and positive temperature […] The post What is negative temperature coefficient?

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Kurabo and Flexiv Merge Technologies, Create Adaptive Robot

Control.com

Kurabo has combined its 3D vision sensors with Flexivs robots to create the all-new KURAVIZON adaptive robot system. The new system aims for precision and adaptability in laboratory and factory automation.

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Shadow Robot DEX-EE hand takes manipulation to next level

Robotics Business Review

Throughout human history, the role played by the capabilities of our hands cannot be understated. From pre-historic man handling the earliest tools, through to the precision demonstrated by modern day surgeons, this dexterity is based on a limb that comprises 27 bones and over 30 muscles, guided by perhaps the most human of all organs: the brain. This complexity makes a robotic hand highly challenging to control.

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Exports push CV production to best performance in 16 years

SMMT

British commercial vehicle production rises 4.0% to 125,649 units in best year since 2008. Exports drive growth, up 6.6% to 82,097 units as output for UK market dips -0.8%. Sector calls for fast tracked industrial and trade strategies to keep UK manufacturing globally competitive. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 4.0% in 2024, with 125,649 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lines, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and

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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. 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.