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Australian manufacturing “well-placed” to lead the world

Manufacturer's Monthly

In tabling the report, committee chair Rob Mitchell MP said manufacturing has been in decline in this country since the sixties. “Now Now is the time to turn that around and set Australia on a course to becoming globally competitive in advanced manufacturing.” “The

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Building a traceability 4.0 foundation for automation

Control Engineering

The ability to gather and record data on the whereabouts and timing of works-in-process undergoing a specific manufacturing operation or finished products making their way through the supply chain is essential for ensuring quality, identifying bottlenecks and minimizing product waste during recalls. Industry 4.0

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Automation mergers, acquisitions, capital markets analysis: October 2022

Control Engineering

Automation market: While numerous industries are experiencing difficulties due to economic challenges, the Bundy Group team sees no signs of slowing automation market growth over the next few years. In a June 2022 report , HFS pointed out that “COVID-19 was a wake-up call for firms that had not yet implemented Industry 4.0

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Bar and Restaurant Partners with 3D Printing Company to Provide Training Courses

i4.0 today

The two courses available are Introduction to Additive Manufacturing and 3D CAD Skills Bootcamp (where attendees are given a state-of-the-art 3D printer), or Digital Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 The industry 4.0 Skills Bootcamp. We see this as a great way to improve the digital profile of the region.”

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Yaskawa the Global Giant for Robots and Automation Components Commits to UK with State-of-the-art Facility

i4.0 today

Yaskawa – a global technology supplier in segments drives, motion controls and robotics – is opening a new, state-of-the-art UK headquarters and manufacturing facility in Sunderland. The company is opening a 35,000sq ft facility at Hillthorn Park adjacent to Nissan UK and the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP).

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FANUC Completes Production of 1 Millionth Robot

i4.0 today

While industrial robots were traditionally used mainly in the automotive and electronics industries, they have now become prevalent in many other industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and plastics.

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FANUC showcases precision drilling and advanced machining at Manufacturing Solutions Ireland 2023

i4.0 today

Featuring high productivity, high speed and high power, the a-DiB Plus series takes the ROBODRILL’s established reputation for precision to new heights,” says Nigel House, FANUC’s ROBOMACHINE Sales Manager.