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Carlo Gavazzi Automation, an international electronics group involved in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electronic equipment, has introduced the fourth generation of its photoelectric sensor amplifier. The new PAM03 series photoelectric amplifier was developed in response to customer input and experience with applications in harsh environments over the past forty years.
Gilmour Space manufactures launch vehicles and satellite buses in its facility on the Gold Coast. Image: Gilmour Space The SIAAs Lisa Vitaris highlights Australias growing space industry and the many untapped opportunities it presents for manufacturers. SIAA Comment Lisa Vitaris, Director, IAC 2025 Sydney, Space Industry Association of Australia There is a world of potential awaiting Australian manufacturing, but most businesses are not even aware of it.
Arrive AI’s founder and CEO, Dan O’Toole, with one of the company’s smart mailboxes. | Source: Arrive AI Arrive AI Inc., an autonomous delivery network anchored by its patented AI-powered Arrive Points, announced last week that it has raised $40 million in funding. The Indianapolis, Ind.-based company’s autonomous last mile (ALM) platform aims to enable secure, efficient delivery to and from a smart mailbox.
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Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and provider of industrial technology solutions, has opened its first Canadian Motion Conveyance Solutions location. The new facility, located at 100-10725 74 St. SE, Calgary, Alberta, began operations on May 1, 2025. The site supports Motions operations in Western Canada.
Image: REDARC Defence & Space In a significant move set to bolster the AUKUS defence industrial base, REDARC Defence & Space, Australian-owned manufacturer of robust power solutions for the defence and space industry, has signed a strategic teaming agreement with Projects Unlimited Inc (PUI). PUI is a highly respected U.S.-based aerospace and defense Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider.
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Image: REDARC Defence & Space In a significant move set to bolster the AUKUS defence industrial base, REDARC Defence & Space, Australian-owned manufacturer of robust power solutions for the defence and space industry, has signed a strategic teaming agreement with Projects Unlimited Inc (PUI). PUI is a highly respected U.S.-based aerospace and defense Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider.
Boston Dynamics published a new video highlighting how its new, electric Atlas humanoid performs tasks in the lab. You can watch the video above. The first thing that hits me from the video is how Atlas showcases its real-time perception. The video shows how Atlas actively registers its frame of reference for the engine covers and all the picking/place locations.
Lets be honest: when I first started in marketing, I thought Id spend my days dreaming up clever campaigns and analyzing big wins. Instead, I found myself knee-deep in spreadsheets, copy-pasting competitor prices, and sorting through endless customer comments.
The government is fast-tracking the construction of two new reservoirs as part of plans to defend the UKs water supplies from the possibility of climate change-induced droughts.
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The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr
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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.
The manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units, VES Andover, is stepping up its sustainability efforts following a major investment in smart automation.
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One of the three robots Ubitus developed was a humanoid robot built on NVIDIA Isaac GR00T N1. | Source: Ubitus Ubitus, a NVIDIA Connect member, this week announced that it has collaborated with MacKay Memorial Hospital to develop three AI-powered multi-modal medical robots. The company made the announcement at NVIDIA GTC Taiwan 2025. Tokyo-based Ubitus said NVIDIA technologies played a key role in developing healthcare automation intended to improve patient care and enhance efficiency.
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