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Orbital UAV, Animal Dynamics to develop new aerial autonomous solution

AU Manufacturing

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. .

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Metalworking Activity Contracted in November

Modern Machine Shop

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.

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Fears for UK economy after manufacturing sector shrinks by 4%

The Guardian Manufacturing

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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Teardown: What’s Inside a Human-Machine Interface (HMI)?

Control.com

Human-machine interfaces, or HMIs, provide visual process data and allow access to process parameters and diagnostics information. What’s inside these touchscreen displays, and how do they actually work?

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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Amphibious aircraft to grow NT aviation manufacturing industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

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.

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Metromeet 2023 Call For Papers Deadline Extended

Metrology

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.

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Australian manufacturer creating high-value ingredients from discarded grape marc launches first products in the Hunter Valley

AU Manufacturing

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. .

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Airbus-UNSW to develop high efficiency solar cells for space

Manufacturer's Monthly

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.

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NT businesses receive funding to boost local jobs

AU Manufacturing

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. .

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Cognex Acquires German Lighting Technology Provider SAC

Metrology

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.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Anduril names autonomous submarine program

Manufacturer's Monthly

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 (

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‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – December 12th

Metrology

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.

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Boeing to construct control systems for Australia’s JP9102 defence satellites

AU Manufacturing

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. .

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OPTOCOMB’s Unique Metrology Capabilities at Core of Nikon’s Next Big Thing

Metrology

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.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

Next-gen manufacturers are redesigning factories to enable agility at every stage of production. From more timely communication between engineers and technicians to technologies that empower real-time collaboration, they’re getting ahead by making iterations and improvements during a build, across the production line at scale. This level of flexibility means they can develop more quickly than their legacy counterparts.

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Sustaining SI support for water/wastewater facilities

Control Engineering

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.

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3D PDF’s With Model Based Definition Improve Production

Metrology

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.

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MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content 2022: Profiles

Mold Making Technology

Photo Credit: Getty Images. MoldMaking Technology provides readers a variety of technical, how-to and tip-oriented pieces for an inside look at current moldmaking equipment, services, technologies, strategies and trends, typically through the perspective of industry mold builders, OEMs, suppliers and others. MMT has found value in telling some of these stories via profiles, a brief but focused view inside a moldmaking company that highlights a specific technology and/or capability that the compa

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Robotic Solution Offers End-of-Line Measurement of Automotive Bumpers and Radomes

Metrology

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.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Mikron Expands Production Area in Switzerland

Modern Machine Shop

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.

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Roundscan Offers All-In-One Measuring System

Metrology

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.

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Tungaloy Introduces Barrel-Style Cutting Tool Inserts

Modern Machine Shop

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.

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Optical Inspection System Offers High Precision Scanning

Metrology

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.

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How Legacy Tools Are Failing Inventive Manufacturing Engineers

Bringing new and improved products to market takes more than just good ideas. It requires agile, iterative production, and real-time collaboration. Most manufacturers recognize the risk of not adapting, but they’re hampered by technologies like MES that haven’t kept up with the pace of hardware innovation. As new manufacturers enter the market with technologically progressive ways of building at scale, existing manufacturers must adapt to stay relevant.

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Lockheed Martin and Sintavia Team Up to Advance Metal Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing

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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Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Optimization Trends in the Aerospace Composites Sector for 2023

Plataine

Today, Industry 4.0 implementations are focused on helping manufacturers meet the growing demand, increase productivity, and overcome supply chain challenges, all while dealing with workforce shortages. A major part of this mission includes implementing new technologies to automate repetitive tasks and optimize production processes (resulting in increased quality, minimized rework, reduced material waste, increased throughput, and optimized production planning based on accurate demand forecastin

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3D Systems Names Dr. Joe Zuiker and Dr. Brent Stucker as Executive Leaders

Additive Manufacturing

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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Fortius Metals Raises Seed Round of $2M from AM Ventures to Bring Advanced Metal 3D Printing to the Aerospace Industry

Additive Manufacturing

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.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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Desktop Metal Installations of Additive Manufacturing Systems for Metal Parts Now Surpass 1,100 Units Worldwide

Additive Manufacturing

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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Balena Steps Out with 100% Biodegradable Footwear

Additive Manufacturing

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.

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SyBridge Technologies to Acquire Certain Assets of Fast Radius

Additive Manufacturing

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.