Design World
JULY 1, 2025
In this Design Guide, the editors of Design World present information on ballscrew-based linear-motion drive types. Of course, determining the most suitable rotary-to-linear screw drive for a given machine axis depends on the loads it will move, travel speeds, duty cycles, cost constraints, and the environment in which the machine will run. That’s why in… The post Design Guide on Ballscrews appeared first on Design World.
i4.0 today
JULY 1, 2025
A new University of Birmingham-led research hub aims to revolutionise UK manufacturing through Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help achieve Net Zero by 2050. The Co-AIMS (Collaborative AI for Manufacturing Sustainability) Hub looks to pioneer AI-powered manufacturing ecosystems that eliminate waste, boost productivity, and increase sustainability. Backed by £13.7 million of UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funding , the centre unites leading experts from the Unive
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Robotics Business Review
JUNE 29, 2025
MIT tested its system on a soft robotic hand, a rigid Allegro hand, a 3D-printed arm, and a rotating platform with no sensors. | Source: MIT CSAIL In an office at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, or MIT CSAIL, a soft robotic hand curls its fingers to grasp a small object. The intriguing part isn’t the mechanical design or embedded sensors – in fact, the hand contains none.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 1, 2025
Image: ICN Queensland’s Western Downs region is known for its manufacturing industry, which supports agriculture, mining and energy infrastructure. ICN QLD The area has the reputation of being the state’s “energy capital”, with coal, gas, hydrogen, wind and solar all located in the heart of the resource-rich Surat Basin and powering more than two million Australian households every day.
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Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.
The Guardian Manufacturing
JUNE 27, 2025
Chinese owner Geely considering options that include closing Norfolk factory and moving Emira production to US Lotus is planning to end production of its sportscars in the UK and shift it to the US, a move that would put 1,300 jobs at risk and represent a major blow to the British car industry. The carmaker’s Chinese owner, Geely, is looking at options including manufacturing its Emira sportscar in the US, and permanently stopping production at its factory in Hethel, Norfolk, according to a pers
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MRPEasy
JUNE 30, 2025
Microsoft Dynamics GP has been the ERP choice for thousands of manufacturers over the years. But now, its end-of-life is official, and the timeline is clear. While the software won’t suddenly stop working, continuing to rely on it past its sunset date carries real risks. What is happening? Microsoft has announced that it will stop […] The post Microsoft Dynamics GP End-of-Life – What It Means and How to Prepare appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.
Robotics Automation News
JUNE 27, 2025
Robots have evolved from isolated, pre-programmed units to intelligent, connected collaborators. In this new era, one of the biggest questions that engineers, technologists, and robot operators continue to grapple with is: Are we nearing the end of the edge vs. cloud debate for smart robots?
SMMT
JUNE 26, 2025
New car and commercial vehicle production volumes fall, by -32.8% as multiple challenges beset industry. US share of exports shrinks prior to government securing new agreement with biggest single market. Industry welcomes Industrial Strategy as crucial foundation for recovery, with rapid implementation and action on energy costs critical to restoring competitive edge.
Manufacturing.net
JUNE 26, 2025
Discover how Amata's smart industrial city offers U.S. manufacturers strategic advantages in Southeast Asia, with pro-investment policies and advanced infrastructure.
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The golden age of offshoring is over, and simply bringing production home isn’t enough. This eBook breaks down why smart factories are the essential path to successful onshoring in a volatile global economy. You'll explore a shift from nostalgia to reinvention: how digital-first systems, real-time feedback loops, and empowered frontline teams make onshore production faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.
Design World
JUNE 26, 2025
• ABB extends leadership in AI-powered autonomous mobile robots with ultra-compact, high payload Flexley Mover P603 platform AMR • AI-driven Visual SLAM and integrated load sensing enable stable and autonomous navigation, including in challenging conditions · AMR Studio 4.0 version simplifies deployment with no-code programming and real-time fleet management ABB is extending its leadership in… The post ABB introduces most compact, AI-powered AMR for payloads up to 1500 kg appeared first on
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 29, 2025
Image: KPs Photography/stock.adobe.com An $80 million investment by the Australian government will support the advancement of technology and innovation. The 2025–26 Budget includes new funding to deliver the Innovation Blueprint, aimed at establishing New South Wales as a place to innovate, connect with investors, and scale businesses. The funding package for the Innovation Blueprint includes the following initiatives: $38.5 million to turbocharge Tech Central, Australia’s largest technology and
AU Manufacturing
JUNE 30, 2025
Australia’s automotive manufacturing and import landscape is shifting as the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) drives a rapid expansion in the availability of low- and zero-emission vehicles, according to the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC). The NVES, which took effect earlier this year, entered a new phase on 1 July, with penalties and credits now in place to encourage manufacturers to supply their most fuel-efficient vehicles to the Australian market.
SMMT
JUNE 30, 2025
The implementation of the new trading agreement between the UK and US is good news for US customers and a huge relief for the UK automotive companies that export to this critically important market. It immediately slashes the punitive tariffs that brought the US export market to a standstill and threatened the viability of some of the most famous names in British manufacturing.
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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.
Robotics Automation News
JULY 1, 2025
VenHub Global, a developer of fully autonomous, AI-powered, robot-operated retail, has unveiled its flagship Smart Store at the LAX/Metro Transit Center at Los Angeles International Airport. The Smart Store brings secure, frictionless, and fully automated retail convenience to millions of travelers and transit riders moving through Los Angeles each year.
Design World
JULY 2, 2025
POSITAL’s explosion-proof IXARC incremental and absolute rotary encoders have been certified as complying with UL requirements for operation in areas with hazardous levels of flammable gases, dust and fibers (Class I, Division 2, Group A, B, C and D; Class II, Division 2, Group F and G; and Class III). These devices are ideal for… The post POSITAL explosion-proof rotary encoders with UL certification appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 30, 2025
Jemena’s Malabar Biomethane Injection Plant is the first of its kind in Australia and has been certified by GreenPower for the supply of low-emission renewable gas. Images: Jemena Jemena’s renewable gas projects and pilot programs – particularly biomethane – aim to demonstrate the viability and clear pathway for industries to meet emissions obligations without compromising in process efficiency and operational costs.
Automation Mag
JULY 2, 2025
Automation within the supply chain is growing, with each aspect, including sourcing, manufacturing, order and inventory management, sales and delivery of product, reaping the benefits of continued innovation. Some of these benefits stem from robotic process automation software, or RPA. For many manufacturers, RPA bots now handle repetitive tasks such as filling in forms, funnelling sales inquiries, moving files and more – and they do it all around the clock.
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
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 30, 2025
Tacta Systems said its technology enables robots to perform delicate, variable, human-like tasks with flexibility, efficiency, and autonomy. | Source: Adobe Stock Tacta Systems Inc., which is developing dexterous intelligence to give robots tactile skills and spatial awareness, last week raised $75 million. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based startup said it will use the funding to accelerate the development of systems capable of performing complex, human-like tasks.
AU Manufacturing
JUNE 30, 2025
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a novel dual-wavelength 3D printing technique that enables the clean removal of support structures, potentially overcoming one of the key challenges in additive manufacturing. The new method, detailed in a recent study published in ACS Central Science , uses light of two different wavelengths to simultaneously build complex 3D structures and generate temporary support material from a single resin.
Design World
JUNE 26, 2025
TDK Corporation announced global distribution availability of the InvenSense SmartAutomotive IAM-20680HV, a high-value 6-axis IMU for a variety of in-cabin applications that also require the component to survive in harsh conditions up to +125 °C, with performance guaranteed up to +105 °C. It relies on robust TDK technology and design that are widely adopted in […] The post Automotive 6-axis IMU extends temperature range appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 30, 2025
Image: Africa Studio/stock.adobe.com Queensland Manufacturing Institute (QMI), a cornerstone of manufacturing support in Queensland since 1993, is pleased to announce its acquisition by the ICN National Office following a strategic review. This milestone marks a significant step in enhancing connections between local manufacturers and major national projects.
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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
Gary Mintchell
JULY 2, 2025
Learning is not compulsory…neither is survival—W. Edwards Deming, quality master There are people who have a set of things they know and judge all events and actions against that set. There are people who have the continuous unease of not knowing. The former can be typed (perhaps too rigidly) as “FJ or Feeling Judgmental” on the Myers-Briggs Types Indicator.
Robotics Business Review
JULY 1, 2025
Automatica 2025 brought a slew of new product releases in June 2025. Meanwhile, humanoid robot developments continue to grab our readers’ attention. Here are the 10 most popular articles 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 latest robotics developments. 10.
AU Manufacturing
JULY 2, 2025
Victorian manufacturers are shifting from gas to electric technologies, backed by a $10 million state government grant program through the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. Applications will open in September 2025, with businesses eligible for up to $2 million in funding to replace fossil fuel-powered equipment with electric alternatives.
Design World
JULY 1, 2025
Power and signal connectivity components include terminal blocks, relays, motor contactors, and motor starters. Use of these components endures and complements burgeoning technologies that integrate various connectivity and control functionalities into systems on a chip (SoCs), embedded single-board computers, and smart components for distributed control.
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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
JULY 1, 2025
Image: Alexander/stock.adobe.com The Queensland Government has confirmed it will establish a new Manufacturing Hub in Toowoomba, fulfilling an election promise and providing a boost to regional industry. The initiative is part of a broader $10 million investment from the 2025–26 State Budget aimed at expanding manufacturing capacity across Queensland.
Gary Mintchell
JULY 1, 2025
Deepgram is an intriguing company. Have they solved the problem that Apple still misses with Siri or Amazon with its new Alexa? They bill themselves as “World’s Only Enterprise-Ready, Real-Time, and Cost-Effective Conversational AI API.” They have developed a voice AI platform. In addition, its CEO Scott Stephenson has become a YouTuber with a YouTube channel (billed as a podcast, but it isn’t one), “The Scott Stephenson AI Show” — A No-Hype, Deep-Dive Podcast on the AI Revolution.
The Fabricator
JUNE 30, 2025
Custom metal fabricators that dive deep into robotic welding often spend a lot of time developing weld fixtures and programming with the teach pendant. Autonomous robotic welding could change this.
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