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.
Gary Mintchell
JUNE 19, 2025
Everyone wants to be NVIDIA’s best friend. This friendship focuses on the world of robotics and simulation. In brief: Flexiv launches the Flexiv-Isaac Bridge App, empowering developers to design, test, and deploy force-controlled robotics applications in hyper-realistic virtual environments. The interesting thing is the force-controlled part. I remember an application I wrote about a few years ago where the developer of a robotic prosthetic arm had a design goal of being able to pick up a grape
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 18, 2025
Image: THINK b/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Government is reinforcing its commitment to Victorian workers and businesses through the Local Jobs First Amendment Bill, introduced yesterday. The Amendment Bill provides new enforcement powers to the Local Jobs First Commissioner to ensure suppliers on government contracts meet local content commitments.
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Metrology
JUNE 18, 2025
Siemens and NVIDIA announced today an expansion of their partnership to accelerate the next era of industrial AI and digitalization and enable the factory of the future. The post Siemens and NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Accelerate Industrial AI and Digitalization appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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Design World
JUNE 20, 2025
At the 2025 LASER World of PHOTONICS in Munich, Germany, PI will present its latest precision motion solutions designed for industrial applications. Featured products include the F-141 PINovAlign, a cost-optimized, AI-supported 6-axis photonics alignment system; the H-815 industrial hexapod; and the B-421 BIX miniaturized nanopositioning stages. These systems are intended for continuous use in semiconductor, […] The post PI unveils motion solutions at LASER World of PHOTONICS appeared firs
Modern Machine Shop
JUNE 19, 2025
“Don’t confuse good luck for good tactics,” says Johnny Goode, owner and president of MSP Manufacturing , a job shop in Bloomington, Indiana. The shop has a long history of aviation and defense work, but when Goode left his career in law enforcement and stepped into the vice-president role in 2020, much of the shop’s equipment was aging, and its milling capabilities were limited to three-axis work.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 18, 2025
Image: kasarp/stock.adobe.com The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed $19.8 million to the NeoSmelt project, a collaborative initiative aiming to establish Australia’s largest electric smelting furnace (ESF) pilot plant in Kwinana, WA. The joint venture brings together BlueScope, BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside, and Mitsui Iron Ore Development to explore the direct reduced iron-electric smelting furnace (DRI-ESF) process for lower-emissions steelmaking.
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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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.
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.
Design World
JUNE 20, 2025
AutomationDirect has added WAGO lean managed industrial Ethernet switches that provide a cost-effective managed network solution. These switches integrate principles of lean manufacturing into their design and functionality, offering advantages such as waste reduction, improved efficiency, and more. Their web-based interface and easy-to-use diagnostic tools reduce configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting time, and the diverse communication… The post AutomationDirect offers WAGO lean
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 19, 2025
Reservoir Farms provides office space, shop space, storage containers and workable crop testing areas for resident companies. | Credit: Reservoir Farms Reservoir Farms, an agricultural technology incubator based in California’s Salinas Valley, has opened applications for its inaugural cohort of 12 startups. The initiative is designed to foster innovation in specialty crop production by bridging the gap between AgTech startups and growers.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 17, 2025
Image: CAPS Choosing the right compressed air or power solution is more than just the performance outcomes that your operations need, but ensuring you have the necessary service and support available to keep things performing at their optimum. Whether you are looking for a reciprocating, rotary screw, oil free rotary screw, portable diesel or centrifugal air compressor, CAPS Australia delivers flexible solutions that are engineered around you.
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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.
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 18, 2025
Speaking of Honeywell from yesterday’s post, here is another release, this one from their User Group meeting that are, of course, announcing AI use cases. They bring in another buzz word from the automation market—autonomy. Announcements include: AI-enabled cybersecurity solutions—Honeywell Cyber Proactive Defense and Honeywell OT Security Operations Center.
Design World
JUNE 20, 2025
AutomationDirect has added the Define Instruments Twin Link series of point-to-point wireless I/O devices. These devices are intended for use in applications where traditional wiring may be difficult or impractical, such as over long distances, around physical obstacles, or with moving equipment. Each pre-paired set establishes a dedicated, bidirectional radio link to transmit analog or… The post Wireless I/O devices added for hard-to-wire applications appeared first on Design World.
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 18, 2025
The Robot Report Podcast · Celebrating 200 Episodes; Evolution of robotics in space exploration In Episode 200 of The Robot Report Podcast, our guest is Dr. Robert Ambrose, chairman of robotics and artificial intelligence at Alliant; associate director of the Texas A&M Space Institute; and former chief of software, robotics, and simulation at NASA.
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
The Fabricator
JUNE 19, 2025
R-V Industries focuses on machinery and systems fabrication, but for a range of sectors. When one market is down, another is up—a lot like a well-diversified investment portfolio.
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.
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 18, 2025
Teknic has obtained IP66K and IP67 ratings for its ClearPath integrated brushless servo motors in the 1 to 4 HP continuous power range. The motors are designed as totally enclosed, non-ventilated (TENV) units that can withstand high-pressure washdowns and temporary water submersion up to 1 m when not operating. The IP66K rating indicates protection against high-pressure,… The post Teknic ClearPath motors now rated IP66K and IP67 for washdowns appeared first on Design World.
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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
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 18, 2025
Image: Richie Chan/stock.adobe.com The Western Australian Government has announced a major boost to Western Australia’s industrial future, doubling the Strategic Industries Fund (SIF) to $1 billion as part of the 2025–26 State Budget. The expanded fund will support common-user infrastructure at Strategic Industrial Areas (SIAs) across the state, including the Pilbara, Mid West, Goldfields, South West, and the Western Trade Coast.
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.
E&T
JUNE 17, 2025
A large shaking table that mimics earthquake events has allowed researchers at the University of Bristol to evaluate the structural integrity of 3D-printed concrete structures.
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.
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Design World
JUNE 17, 2025
Integrating servo drives into motion systems forces engineers to make decisions that will ultimately affect the entire machine build. Specification choices include picking between analog and digital servo drives; torque-mode or linear servo operation; PCB-mount or fully enclosed standalone construction; and partially to fully distributed drive topologies.
Manufacturing.net
JUNE 18, 2025
Nippon Steel's $15B acquisition of U.S. Steel concludes with golden share provision for federal oversight. Deal promises $11B investment and creates world's 4th largest steelmaker.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 17, 2025
Image: BlackMediaHouse/stock.adobe.com The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility ( NAIF ) has approved up to $50 million in funding to support the expansion of the Butcherbird manganese project, unlocking jobs and bolstering Western Australia’s economy. Led by Perth-based Element 25, the project will triple production of manganese concentrate to 1.1 million tonnes per year.
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