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Integrated propulsion systems manufacturer Orbital UAV and UK-based aerial logistics company Animal Dynamics have signed a strategic partnership intended to drive innovation. . Under a memorandum of understanding, the two companies will look into the initial concepts for a heavy fuel engine that could be used for Stork-STM, a heavy lift uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) being developed by Animal Dynamics. .
Metalworking GBI is down, having solidly contracted in November. Photo Credit: Gardner Intelligence. The Metalworking Index for November closed at 47.3, down over two points versus October’s short-lived reprieve of nearly ‘flat’ (49.6). New orders and backlog activity contracted faster in November, with backlog contracting the most as ‘old’ orders were fulfilled.
Industry body Make UK says ‘no sugar-coating poor outlook’ for next year and ‘possibly beyond’ Fears are growing over the state of the UK economy as it emerged that the manufacturing sector shrank by about 4% this year and is forecast to decline by a further 3.2% in 2023. Increasing raw material costs, sagging consumer demand, staff shortages and higher borrowing costs have collectively formed the perfect storm for the UK manufacturing sector, according to the latest Make UK/BDO outlook report.
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Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) will manufacture the Albatross G-111T, making the Territory Australia’s first manufacturer and exporter of the aircraft, which can take off and touch down from land, snow, ice and water. The 13-tonne plane will be housed in a hangar on Bonney Court at the Darwin International Airport, which AAI recently secured through a lease from Airport Development Group.
TEL AVIV, Israel and MILAN/ December 7, 2022 — Balena , the material science company aiming at transforming the fashion industry, today announced the debut of its eco-chic BioCir Slides, made of its proprietary, 100% biodegradable plastic – developed to help the fashion industry put an end to unsustainable amounts of plastic waste and kickstart biodegradable plastic use in shoes and other clothing.
Biotechnology company Vaxxas has raised US$23 million (A$34 million) in financing to progress multiple clinical programs, including the company’s needle-free COVID-19 vaccine candidate and ramp up manufacturing capabilities toward commercial scale. This investment round was led by existing investors OneVentures and UniQuest Pty Ltd, along with new investors including members of the Vaxxas Board of Directors, management team, and a number of individual investors.
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Biotechnology company Vaxxas has raised US$23 million (A$34 million) in financing to progress multiple clinical programs, including the company’s needle-free COVID-19 vaccine candidate and ramp up manufacturing capabilities toward commercial scale. This investment round was led by existing investors OneVentures and UniQuest Pty Ltd, along with new investors including members of the Vaxxas Board of Directors, management team, and a number of individual investors.
A new window of opportunity has opened to participate as a speaker at the 19th edition of Metromeet, which will take place on 19 and 20 April 2023. The conference, The post Metromeet 2023 Call For Papers Deadline Extended appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Airbus Defence and Space has selected the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney to conduct a 3.5-year research project for the development of high-efficiency solar cells to be used in space. The research will help push the performance of photovoltaic solar cells for space to the limit, both in terms of efficiency and radiation stability in the Space environment.
Media Release by Extracta. Extracta , an Australian manufacturer utilising agricultural waste like grape marc (skins and seeds), sugarcane husk and orange peel (after juicing) has produced its first products utilising grape marc in a consumer range of spice blends and baking mixes. . Rod Lewis, Extracta’s CEO, says that the new products to be marketed under the brand name Devine Connoisseur are just the start for Extracta which has plans to upcycle many types of agricultural waste. .
Machine vision company, Cognex Corporation, has acquired SAC Sirius Advanced Cybernetics GmbH, a German leader in lighting technology (SAC). The acquisition expands Cognex’s footprint across industries that manufacture at high. The post Cognex Acquires German Lighting Technology Provider SAC appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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
The Northern Territory government has named a portable water purification system developer and a seafood processing operation as the latest recipients of grants awarded through the NT Local Jobs Fund (LJF). . Life H2O Australia , a Darwin-based business, received a $2.5 million co-investment through the Fund, which will allow it to expand its workforce and relocate to a large facility in Winnellie. .
Anduril Australia’s extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle program (XL-AUV) was named ‘Ghost Shark’ by Defence in a ceremony on Sydney Harbour today. The ceremony included the arrival of a 2.8-tonne ‘Dive-LD’ autonomous submarine at Anduril Australia’s Sydney Harbour base, which will be leveraged for rapid testing and development. The Dive-LD has arrived ahead of schedule in a major step forward in the $140M partnership between Royal Australian Navy, Defence Science and Technology Group (
Read a summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. Evolution of the Metrology Market Metrology has long played a crucial behind-the-scenes role in the production. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – December 12th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Boeing has combined its Australian and US expertise to build ground architecture and control systems for Australia’s first defence satellites under the JP9102 program. . The systems will be built on technology from Boeing’s US Wideband Global Satellite and UHF space programs, as well as on Australian-made Currawong Battlespace Communications System’s Mission System Manager. .
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 OptoComb is a high-precision measurement technology that has been developed by XTIA Ltd., a high-tech company spun off from the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Nikon already possesses world-class optical. The post OPTOCOMB’s Unique Metrology Capabilities at Core of Nikon’s Next Big Thing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Photo Credit: Mikron Tool. Mikron Tool has constructed a new 1,000-square-meter, two-story production hall, bringing the total production area to 3,500 square meters. The new COO Elio Lupica of Mikron Switzerland AG Division Tool, inaugurated the new production facilities in the presence of the local authorities and representatives of the umbrella organizations AITI and Swissmem.
What is Model Based Definition and 3D PDF? Model based definition (MBD) allows information to be contained alongside 3D CAD models. Users can include annotations, dimensions and more alongside their. The post 3D PDF’s With Model Based Definition Improve Production appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
ROCK HILL, South Carolina/December 7, 2022 – 3D Systems announced that Dr. Joe Zuiker will join the company as Executive Vice President, Engineering and Operations, effective December 12, 2022. In addition, industry veteran Dr. Brent Stucker, who joined 3D Systems in 2021, is appointed Chief Technology Officer – Additive Manufacturing. Both positions will report directly to Dr.
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Together with its partner Löhnert Elektronik, Rohde & Schwarz has introduced a fully automated turnkey solution for bumper production radar transparency testing based on the successful R&S QAR50. The lightweight and. The post Robotic Solution Offers End-of-Line Measurement of Automotive Bumpers and Radomes appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich./December 9, 2022 — SyBridge Digital Solutions will acquire certain assets of Fast Radius. The sale is subject to bankruptcy court approval and is expected to close before the end of 2022. SyBridge is acquiring most of the operating assets of Fast Radius, and intends to make offers of employment to a majority of current employees.
Roundness testers, surface analyzers and lead angle detection inspection benches—instrumentation to measure roundness, cylindricity, surface finish and lead angle shaft seals have all existed separately for a long time. The. The post Roundscan Offers All-In-One Measuring System appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
LAFAYETTE, Colo./December 6, 2022 — Fortius Metals, Inc. has closed on a priced seed financing round with AM Ventures. The $2M round will be used to scale manufacturing capacity, grow the company and accelerate its go-to-market strategy focused on large format metal 3D printing. Fortius Metals is a large format additive manufacturing company that specializes in advanced materials to help customers develop solutions previously not possible with robotic 3D printing.
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
LMI Technologies (LMI), the global leader in 3D scanning and inspection, has announced the official release of its Photon Optical Inspection System. The non-contact system provides surface characterization of multi-layered, The post Optical Inspection System Offers High Precision Scanning appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
BOSTON/December 6, 2022 — Desktop Metal announced the company has installed more than 1,100 3D printing systems for metal components worldwide. More than 80% of installed systems worldwide are direct metal 3D printing systems. Among sand 3D printing systems, which are used for the final production of digital metal castings, more than half of the installed systems are now located at multi-system sites dedicated to high-throughput mass production applications.
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Learning Objectives. Municipalities are facing a labor shortage and lack qualified personnel. Systems integrators can help fill the gap. Integrators can provide contractual services for municipalities and utilities like water and wastewater plants and develop a long-term relationship. Integrators also can help with automation and process instrumentation support for end users.
Photo Credit: Tungaloy Americas Inc. Tungaloy has expanded its BallFinishNose indexable tool capabilities of profiling complex 3D contours by adding five “barrel-style” inserts for improved cycle time reduction in contoured workpieces. According to Tungaloy, BallFinishNose is an effective tool in finishing and semi-finishing, particularly on geometric surfaces and complex 3D contours common to die-mold or aerospace applications.
BETHESDA, Md. & HOLLYWOOD, Fla./December 7, 2022 — Lockheed Martin Corporation and Sintavia announced a collaboration to expand research of metal additive manufacturing (AM) opportunities as an alternative to castings and forgings. AM has the capability to improve efficiencies in existing castings and forgings supply chains, and provide parts with a higher level of detail and greater design opportunities.
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