Gary Mintchell
JUNE 25, 2025
This is part two of my reports from the Hexagon Live Global Event. I had been to one previous event for only a day. Hexagon is such a large company comprised of many parts that I had a bit of struggle understanding it all. The core Hexagon involves measurement, metrology. They have precision measurement tools for the small, medium, and very large targets.
Design World
JUNE 24, 2025
From April 29 to May 1, AutomationCON 2025 brought together 250 attendees, including customers, partners, and B&R engineers, for a program focused on automation and innovation. General session speakers included B&R’s CTO Florian Schneeberger, CSO Susana Gonzalez, VP software Sridharan Rangarajan, and global product manager Motion & Drives Wilfried Guerry.
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Robotics Business Review
JUNE 23, 2025
Brighter Signals provides a flexible multi-modal tactile sensor platform to detect and measure touch. | Credit: Adobe Stock Brighter Signals B.V., a sensing technology company, emerged from stealth today. The Amsterdam-based company, founded by Andrew Klein, Christine Fraser, and Edward Shim, announced its emergence from stealth mode along with the acquisition of a portfolio of fabric-based multi-modal tactile sensor patents.
The Guardian Manufacturing
JUNE 22, 2025
Measure announced by Keir Starmer is key plank of government’s long-awaited industrial strategy 10-year plan The government is to slash green levies on thousands of businesses, in an effort to bring down sky-high energy costs for firms and boost the manufacturing sector in Labour heartlands. The measure is a key plank of the long-awaited industrial strategy, a 10-year plan to boost sectors ranging from the creative industries to manufacturing.
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Gary Mintchell
JUNE 21, 2025
I recently wrote an article for my website about technology complexity within industrial technology. Engineering managers have stood at conferences pleading with the standards and technology developers to find ways to simplify interfaces and connectivity. OPC Foundation keeps adding layers of companion specifications. ODVA members listened to engineers who need help implementing EtherNet/IP (or just ethernet networks) and proceeded to ignore the plea.
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Robotics Business Review
JUNE 23, 2025
The AEON humanoid could be used in the automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics industries. | Source: Hexagon Hexagon AB last week launched its first humanoid robot, AEON, at its flagship Hexagon LIVE Global event. The Zurich-based company said it specifically designed AEON to meet real-world customer needs and address labor shortages. “Hexagon’s legacy in precision measurement and sensor technologies has always been about enabling next-generation autonomy,” said Ola Rollén, the
SMMT
JUNE 24, 2025
Industry welcomes launch of UK Industrial Strategy as auto sector can deliver £50bn economic boost and return Britain to a top 15 global auto manufacturing hub. Success depends on right conditions and the inclusion of automotive in proposals to bring down energy costs, given UK pays highest prices – and taxes – in Europe. Market stimulus essential as manufacturer discounting continues to shore up EV demand but has placed £6.5 billion mandate bill on companies.
Gary Mintchell
JUNE 23, 2025
I’ve written a column for an Italian automation magazine for more than 10 years. Here is the latest one. From there, you can get an idea of what’s happening in Italy. The post Read My Some of My Thoughts in Italian appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.
Design World
JUNE 24, 2025
For decades, machine tool builders and industrial users have recognized the Renishaw brand for calibration, probing, tool setting, gauging, and coordinate measurement. Renishaw has also developed a large open encoder product range based on modern optical technologies. These industry-proven encoders are used successfully for precision metrology and motion control applications across a broad range of… The post Widening the scope for machine tool designers with FORTiS™ enclosed encoder appear
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 22, 2025
Image: razihusin/stock.adobe.com WA premier Roger Cook and Defence Industries minister Paul Papalia are leading a strategic mission to the UK and the Netherlands this week to boost Western Australia’s standing in the global defence sector and forge closer ties with key AUKUS partners. The five-day visit aims to strengthen WA’s role in the construction and sustainment of nuclear-powered submarines, following UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement of plans to build up to 12 additional s
AU Manufacturing
JUNE 23, 2025
Australian manufacturer Whiteley has officially opened a new $25 million Human Therapeutics Plant in Tomago, New South Wales, in a move that represents a key development for regional manufacturing and healthcare supply capabilities across Australia and New Zealand. Whiteley has officially opened a new Human Therapeutics Plant in Tomago, New South Wales, marking what the company describes as a significant step forward for regional manufacturing and healthcare supply in Australia and New Zealand.
Gary Mintchell
JUNE 25, 2025
Ancient wisdom—You become what you think about. Shane Parrish writing in Brain Food, updated the thought. You become what you scroll. Don’t be like the loser in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade about whom the Last Crusader remarked, “He chose poorly.” The post What You Become appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.
Design World
JUNE 24, 2025
EXAIR has expanded its partnership with BETE by adding select BETE products to its website, including the BETE HydroClaw (HC) tank and vessel cleaning nozzle. Designed to resist clogging, the HydroClaw is suited for applications in breweries, wineries, chemical processing, and food production that use small- to medium-sized tanks. The HydroClaw is a cleaning nozzle… The post EXAIR adds BETE HydroClaw nozzle for tank cleaning solutions appeared first on Design World.
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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.
Automation Mag
JUNE 25, 2025
June 25, 2025, Odense, Denmark — Universal Robots has presented UR Studio, an online simulation tool built on PolyScope X, UR’s most advanced, open and AI-ready software platform, at Automatica in Munich. The platform enables customers, partners and integrators to build 1:1 online simulations of their work cell and simulate every key aspect of their setup.
NIST Manufacturing
JUNE 23, 2025
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The Guardian Manufacturing
JUNE 21, 2025
Labour makes funding centrepiece of its industrial strategy in bid to counter Reform’s surge in so-called red wall The government will present a £275m investment in technical training and apprenticeships as the centrepiece of its long-awaited industrial strategy, in a direct challenge to Nigel Farage’s growing influence in England’s manufacturing heartlands.
Design World
JUNE 23, 2025
Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of interconnect, power, and electromechanical products and custom solutions, has been recognized by OTTO Controls as a Platinum Distributor for 2024. This marks the ninth consecutive year Sager has received recognition from OTTO Controls, including six years at the Platinum level. OTTO Controls is a U.S.
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
Automation Mag
JUNE 25, 2025
North American organizations see human workers at the core of Industry 5.0 with company growth spearheaded through a combination of innovation and human capital. Alongside this, there are also pressing opportunities to capitalize on artificial intelligence (AI) all while keeping tabs on human centricity, sustainability and resilience. To enable this requires a technical balance to ensure humans and machines work together – each learning from the other.
AU Manufacturing
JUNE 22, 2025
Northumbria University has been awarded over €250,000 under the European Union’s Marie Sk?odowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Fellowship to drive research into sustainable manufacturing processes for 3D-printed construction materials. The project, led by Associate Professor Keerthan Poologanathan, Head of Structural Engineering at Northumbria, focuses on developing low-carbon, 3D-printable geopolymer mortars using alternative alkaline activators sourced from agricultural and industrial waste.
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 21, 2025
Black-I Robotics won the Chewy and MassRobotics’ CHAMP Challenge. | Source: MassRobotics Black-I Robotics won the Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking (CHAMP) Challenge. The challenge aimed to create a system that can address a persistent and technically complex limitation in warehouse automation : enabling fully autonomous robots to handle large, heavy, and non-rigid items within dense and dynamic fulfillment center environments.
Design World
JUNE 22, 2025
Allient Inc. has appointed Greg Kraus as director of strategic operations for its Allient Defense Solutions (ADS) business unit. In this role, Greg will oversee project and operational initiatives at Allient sites supporting defense-related solutions and will also serve as general manager of the Watertown, NY facility. Greg Kraus joins Allient Defense Solutions (ADS) with… The post Allient names Greg Kraus director of strategic operations appeared first on Design World.
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Automation Mag
JUNE 25, 2025
June 25, 2025, Boston, Mass. and Munich, Germany — Realtime Robotics has announced the release of two new direct integrations for Resolver, its cloud-based solutions that accelerates the design and deployment of robotic workcells, at Automatica 2025. Users of Visual Components or Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSOFT Gemini 3D manufacturing simulation software can now utilize Resolver’s industrial software without having to leave their environment.
Metrology
JUNE 24, 2025
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division has announced a major release of ESPRIT EDGE, its industry-leading computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, addressing productivity and skills challenges with AI services powered by Hexagon’s cloud based Nexus platform. The post Smart CAM for Smart Manufacturing – ESPRIT EDGE 2025 Leverages AI and Machine Learning appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
AU Manufacturing
JUNE 24, 2025
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) are partnering to advance the use of additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, in the production of critical military components, aiming to increase trust and standardisation in the technology for naval applications. According to Johns Hopkins, while additive manufacturing has gained ground across industries, its adoption in military contexts has been slowed by concerns over consistency, reliabilit
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 22, 2025
The modern supply chain is a battlefield of rising expectations. E-commerce demands faster deliveries, labor shortages persist, and the pressure to optimize every square foot of warehouse space is relentless.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 23, 2025
Image: kasarp/stock.adobe.com The formal sale process for Whyalla Steelworks and its associated mining operations has officially commenced, following strong preliminary interest from international steelmakers and consortia seeking to expand into low-emissions steel production. The independent process is being led by administrator KordaMentha and sale advisers 333 Capital, and represents a critical milestone in securing a long-term, sustainable future for steelmaking in the South Australian town
Gary Mintchell
JUNE 24, 2025
I was on a Board of Education in the 1980s. Another member and I pushed for restriction of smoking on school grounds. Another member was a purveyor of tobacco products at the wholesale level. That member brought a stack of documentation at least a foot high purporting to show the positive health benefits of smoking. They thought they had the right of free speech to promote ideas contrary to nearly unanimous research about the hazards of smoking—both to the smoker and to others around them.
AU Manufacturing
JUNE 24, 2025
The New South Wales Government is stepping up efforts to strengthen the state’s manufacturing and broader economic landscape by launching a new Investment Delivery Authority, backed by $17.7 million in the 2025–26 Budget. The initiative aims to streamline approvals and boost productivity, with a particular focus on making NSW more attractive for large-scale business investment, including in advanced manufacturing and technology, as revealed in a news release.
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