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ABB plans to invest $120M to expand production capacity in the U.S.

Robotics Business Review

Zurch, Switzerland-based ABB expects to create 50 new jobs at a new advanced manufacturing facility in Selmer, Tenn., and will double the size of its existing manufacturing site in Senatobia, Miss., to meet increasing demand for advanced low-voltage circuit breakers from customers across North America.

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Australian Electronics Expo returns to Melbourne

Manufacturer's Monthly

Electronex is beneficial for Australian manufacturers who focus on niche products and hi-tech applications. First held in 2010 and alternating between Melbourne and Sydney, Electronex is Australias major exhibition for companies using electronics in design, assembly, manufacture and service in Australia.

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Mazak to Exhibit Total Vision for Advanced Manufacturing at EMO 2023

MEM

Environmentally aware manufacturing will also be a key theme with a focus on the practical technologies to deliver lower cost component production, including energy dashboards and digital services to help machine users measure energy usage and reduce CO 2 impact.

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UK Auto makes one million vehicles and welcomes £23.7 billion investment boost

SMMT

in 2023, its best growth rate since 2010, with the total retail value of all models made coming in at more than £50 billion. UK production of battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid (HEV) vehicles surged to 346,451 units, up 48.0% on the year before to account for almost two fifths (38.3%) of overall output.

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What Year Did a Robot Hand First Debut at IMTS?

Modern Machine Shop

It introduced software standard MTConnect, an advanced manufacturing center and the new innovation center. IMTS 2010: The ETC featured MTConnect and its iPhone app, as well as advances in additive manufacturing, cloud computing, advanced manufacturing, virtual reality and micro- and nano-manufacturing.

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Trends and challenges in parts manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Sydney-based Sevaan Group is a contract manufacturing firm that employs about 50 staff and specialises in precision manufacturing of metal parts and products for OEMs in a range of industries including defence, mining, agriculture, gaming, space and robotics, electronics and transport.

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Exports propel UK auto output in 2023 – and sharp policy can give us the edge

SMMT

Record electrified car volumes also helped the total value of all cars made surpass £50 billion – while commercial vehicle output was at its highest since 2010. Measures already announced must now be delivered, such as the government’s Advanced Manufacturing Plan and full implementation of Harrington Review recommendations on trade and FDI.