Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2024

Accenture and Mujin have created a joint venture to help bring robotics and automation to the manufacturing and logistics industries. Called Accenture Alpha Automation, the new venture is owned 70% by Accenture and 30% by Mujin. Accenture Alpha Automation officially started operating on Jan. 15, 2024.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 30, 2022

For the third-straight quarter, robot sales in North America hit a record high, driven by a resurgence in sales to automotive companies and an ongoing need to manage increasing demand to automate logistics for e-commerce. Courtesy: Automate. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is a CFE Media and Technology content partner.

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Automation Mag

JULY 22, 2022

Accenture is set to acquire Cambridge-based Eclipse Automation, a provider of customized manufacturing automation and robotics solutions. Eclipse Automation’s 800 professionals will join Accenture’s digital engineering and manufacturing service, Industry X.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

With this new funding, AMFG will continue to help companies scale their additive manufacturing processes, further solidifying AMFG’s position at the forefront of the autonomous manufacturing revolution. In particular, 3D printing technologies are rapidly permeating the manufacturing scene. These include expanding into the U.S

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Source: A3 After two years of record sales, North American robot orders declined by 30% in 2023, said the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation, or A3. The organization said it expects the slowdown, particularly in automotive manufacturing, to continue until the second half of 2024. The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 27, 2024

pic.twitter.com/bYlsKBYw3i — Geordie Rose (@realgeordierose) February 28, 2024 “AI-powered humanoid robots are essential to reinventing work and supporting human workers as labor shortage is becoming an issue in many countries and industries,” said Joe Lui, Accenture’s global advanced automation and robotics lead.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A leading consumer goods company, P&G is also a global leader in the Smart Manufacturing domain through its efforts to drive innovation by using digital technologies, including OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA), in a concept they call “constructive disruption.”

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 22, 2023

Lead time is the culmination of the entire mold manufacturing process. A quality mold delivered on time results from a team of professionals working together from sales, design and manufacturing to validation, delivery and support. Armin Tool & Manufacturing Byrne Tool & Die Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Century Die Co.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 16, 2024

Automation. Automating the moldmaking process enables moldmakers to do more. This half-day immersive workshop is hosted by Additive Manufacturing Media in collaboration with sister brands Plastics Technology and MoldMaking Technology. 4 Ways Moldmakers Benefit from 3D Printing Speed. Bridge production. Customer service.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 27, 2023

Through the execution of its first-ever project, the Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC (SoMAC CRC) could unveil a new cost-effective solution for protecting launch vehicles and spacecraft against extreme heat and pressure. SoMAC CRC commenced operations in January 2023.

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Control Engineering

MAY 16, 2023

According to the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), companies ordered 9,168 units valued at $597 million in Q1 2023, a 21% drop in total units and a 10% drop in value over the same quarter in 2022, which was the third-best quarter on record for North America.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 31, 2023

“Over the last five years, we’ve seen a steady acceleration of robot orders as all industries have struggled with a labour shortage and more non-automotive companies recognize the tremendous value automation provides,” said Alex Shikany, vice-president of membership and business intelligence, A3.

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HGR Inc.

DECEMBER 8, 2022

What Distributors Would Like to See More of … and Less of from Manufacturers. The relationship between distributors and manufacturers can be complicated. It requires constant care, feeding and adaptation in a rapidly changing environment – and manufacturers may be damaging it by failing to recognize common pitfalls. Read More.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 5, 2023

Pharmaceutical company Sigma Healthcare Limited has signed a binding term sheet with Chemist Warehouse for the supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines as well as Fast-Moving-Consumer-Goods (FMCG) products for a five-year period beginning on 1 July 2024. per cent to 2.5 per cent.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

They span from noncontact gages to test probes and automated inspection systems, some of which are detailed in this latest technology roundup. It features a high-accuracy scale unit and high-accuracy guiding mechanism manufactured in-house. A more comprehensive list of solutions can be viewed here.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Industries served include automotive, appliance, lawn and garden, hunting and fishing, RV, marine, packaging and consumer goods. Collaborating with these various markets enables us to adapt and proactively seek new manufacturing techniques that exceed our customers’ expectations.

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

For Elmet Elastomere, K 2022 represents a chance to showcase its long-standing business partnerships and new liquid silicone manufacturing components, as well as a production cell for beverage lids that highlights both. They are automated systems. And there are nuances to silicone that are very specific.

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Automation Mag

JULY 18, 2022

The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) recently published a series of articles focused on the smart factory titled the C ompilation of Views on the Smart Manufacturing Industry. The publication, sponsored by the Global Industry Organizations (GIO) Smart Manufacturing Group, focuses on the different facets of smart manufacturing.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 19, 2024

This combination of mobile robotics and leading AI-powered navigation technology brings unmatched intralogistics flexibility and scalability for ABB’s customers, in an environment that is shifting from linear production to dynamic manufacturing networks,” Marc Segura, President of ABB Robotics, said in a release.

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MEM

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In a world where we demand great customization, reduced waste, and quick turnaround time, on-demand manufacturing keeps getting popular. Traditional manufacturing is not usually cost-effective unless a small quantity is needed. On-demand manufacturing incorporates several components to meet their needs.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

MAKERS AND MOVERS: STRATASYS INDIA Makers and Movers 2023 started off to a scintillating start with a highly informative and engaging conversation between Rajiv Bajaj, the Managing Director of Stratasys India & SEA, and our editor on additive manufacturing and how it is transforming the manufacturing industry. 34 million in 2022.

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i4.0 today

DECEMBER 7, 2023

ABBYY ’s intelligent document processing (IDP) solutions are helping manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) fast-track their trucks through border customs by reducing the time to clear custom clearances by more than 90%. With ABBYY IDP, we experience 100% accuracy and a 99% straight-through-processing rate.”

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 31, 2023

Despite strong interest in robotics and automation, the North American market saw a 37% reduction in robot orders and a 20% decrease in value during Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022 due to economic slowdown and high interest rates. The ongoing labor shortage, especially in manufacturing (down another 2000 jobs in July, according to the U.S.

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Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

CAMBRIDGE — ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. ZIA is an independent automation Systems Integrator in the ASEAN region and Australia, with a focus on process control, factory floor automation, data center and Industry 4.0 digitization solutions.

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 5, 2023

As the community finds more applications, improves processes, and looks for new technology, solution providers are working to support additive manufacturing growth through collaboration, investment, and funding. The funds will be used for process and material development of additive manufacturing of RF (radio frequency) devices.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 29, 2023

Manufacturers’ Monthly was in attendance at SEMMA ’s gala dinner in which the organisation celebrated its 20th year serving the South East of Melbourne. T he South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance ( SEMMA ) got its start 20 years ago and the story has taken on a life of its own in the years after.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 25, 2024

The dynamic landscape of Canadian manufacturing is not left untouched by cutting-edge technologies that enhance efficiency, productivity and competitiveness. Claire Fallon is executive director of the International Society of Automation (ISA). trillion by 2030.” trillion by 2030.”

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Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

ICYMI: Additive manufacturing news reflected the return of IMTS with big announcements before and during the show. Nikon expanded their additive manufacturing reach with bid to takeover SLM Solutions and investment in Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies. HP announced availability of the Metal Jet S100.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 18, 2023

a mining exploration company in British Columbia Wong has over 25 years of experience in both start-up and public companies in the consumer goods, fertilizer, manufacturing, and forest industries where he helped revenue growth and led business turnarounds. and CFO of ArcWest Exploration Inc., from 2016-2018. “We

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 22, 2022

Dematic will now offer full-task robotics globally as part of its intelligent automation solutions. Dematic will deploy robotic systems already contracted with Dexterity’s consumer goods manufacturing, retail and parcel customers. Dematic has entered into a strategic partnership with warehouse robotics expert Dexterity.

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 2, 2023

Introduces industry-defining capabilities to bring additive manufacturing to mainstream production. With a holistic approach to design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), nTop 4 enables engineers to bring additive manufacturing (AM) to mainstream production. nTop Implicit File (.implicit) nTop Implicit File (.implicit)

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The company is showcasing options from the IntElect platform for processors of all sizes operating in every manufacturing sector, producing every application type. With a special focus on automation and LSR. Including packaging, medical, automotive, electronics and consumer goods.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 10, 2024

Most mold customers hail from the automotive and consumer goods markets, but the company also makes tooling for the aerospace and medical segments. Most molded products are for consumer goods customers. TK Mold is ITAR registered and ISO 9001:2015 certified. In 1990, the company changed its name to Cimatron Ltd.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 25, 2023

Helmut Mueller, president, Helm Tool Company: Since 1977, Helm Tool has worked hard to take mold manufacturing to a higher standard. We are widely known for building cutlery molds of any size and combination, but we also build tooling for the automotive, electrical, electronics, medical, optical, consumer goods and recreational markets.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The Powerfuse S PP is the first ever green vapor polish solution for highly industrial manufacturing and surface improvements beyond aesthetics to smooth 3D-printed PP. Connectivity, automation, and reproducible quality are the prerequisites to successfully future up your factory”, says Felix Ewald, CEO & CoFounder of DyeMansion.

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Canadian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 14, 2022

” Nulogy’s Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Business Network Platform enables fast-moving consumer goods brands and their upstream supply networks to collaborate on a centralized, data-driven platform. This recognition is a positive indicator of our work to build stronger, more sustainable supply chains in 2023 and beyond.”

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 14, 2024

B A Die Mold Founder and Owner Al Petrucci takes pride in the team’s in­novation, personalized service and collective experience in mold manufacturing. End markets include medical and dental, water filtration and plumbing, consumables, caps and closures, packaging, agriculture and lighting. B A Die Mold Inc.

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