Gary Mintchell
JUNE 14, 2024
My old friend Jim Pinto wrote a regular column for me at Automation World magazine. He was fond of predicting that Rockwell Automation had to be acquired because it had grown too large to grow at a respectable rate. He based that on two articles from the Harvard Business Review. He was partly right and partly not. Rockwell, along with all the other major industrial automation suppliers, have grown and matured.
Design World
JUNE 14, 2024
AGILOX North America, a maker of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling automation, is excited to announce the opening of its new North American headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on June 12, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion and dedication to meeting the needs of its customers.… The post AGILOX North America opens new headquarters in Georgia, announces the arrival of a new CEO appeared first on Design W
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Robotics Business Review
JUNE 14, 2024
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at GTC 2024 with images of many of the humanoids in development. The IEEE study group is evaluating humanoid robots and the need for standards. Credit: Eugene Demaitre As humanoid robots garner widespread public attention, such systems will also need to stand up to safety and performance standards. IEEE’s Robotics & Automation Society today announced the formation of a new study group that will look into the current humanoid landscape and then develop a roadmap
Plastics Today
JUNE 14, 2024
The iconic brand is shifting production from South Carolina to Mexico.
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The golden age of offshoring is over, and simply bringing production home isn’t enough. This eBook breaks down why smart factories are the essential path to successful onshoring in a volatile global economy. You'll explore a shift from nostalgia to reinvention: how digital-first systems, real-time feedback loops, and empowered frontline teams make onshore production faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 14, 2024
The industrial robot market is expected to grow by ~3.7% per year between 2024 and 2028. | Source: Interact Analysis Overall global industrial robot shipment volumes exceeded 500,000 units in 2023, Interact Analysis reports. The global market research firm says the industry is starting to bounce back from a 2023 low point. Industrial robot shipments are similar to levels seen in 2022, although the average price of industrial robots decreased last year.
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Robotics Business Review
JUNE 14, 2024
The Robot Report Podcast · Gathering warehouse inventory data – plus a look at Electrocraft motion solutions In Episode 154 of The Robot Report Podcast, editors Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the news of the week. Stratom President and CEO Mark Gordon joins us today on the podcast. Stratom is a military contractor that makes robots for various divisions of the US armed forces.
Fabricating & Metal Work
JUNE 14, 2024
The Miller OptX 2 kW is ideal for sheet metal and general fabrication applications with high-volume, low-mix and TIG processes in place that are dealing with bottlenecks, often due to lack of throughput speed and labor force availability. Welding technology has been evolving for at least 3,000 years. From the small, circular gold boxes welded during the Bronze Age and the blacksmiths of the Middle Ages to the arc welding pioneers of the mid-1800s and the advent of TIG welding in 1948, welding te
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 14, 2024
Siemens Industry is expanding its 1FK7 servomotor family , with the introduction of a new high-inertia style. The higher rotor inertia of this design makes the control response of the new 1FK7-HI servomotors robust and suitable for high- and variable-load inertia applications. Siemens said these self-cooled 1FK7-HI servomotors provide stall torque in the 3 Nm to 20 Nm range and are offered in IP64 or IP65 with IP67 flange degree of protection, with selectable options for plain or keyed shaft, ho
Canadian Manufacturing
JUNE 14, 2024
Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 1.1 per cent to $70.8 billion in April, helped by gains in sales of transportation equipment, primary metals and chemical products. The increase followed a decline of 1.8 per cent in March. Statistics Canada says sales of transportation equipment rose 4.1 per cent in April as sales of motor vehicles increased 5.6 per cent and motor vehicle parts gained 7.7 per cent.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Plastics News
JUNE 14, 2024
Manufacturing firms, including plastics and petrochemicals makers, continue to struggle with drought conditions in Mexico.
E&T
JUNE 14, 2024
Northrop Grumman, a multinational aerospace and defense technology company, has for the past four years been developing a massive uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) called Manta Ray for the US military.
Plastics News
JUNE 14, 2024
California lawmakers want to require recycling of vinyl and composite flooring for the first time in the United States, proposing a bill that would mandate fees on companies to pay for infrastructure and set a potential 25 percent recycling rate target.
SMMT
JUNE 14, 2024
Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the automotive industry in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Mike joined SMMT as chief executive in 2013, after a number of years in the automotive sector both in the UK and overseas.
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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
Plastics News
JUNE 14, 2024
Many production companies face a shortage of experienced plastic processing equipment staff. This often results in inefficiencies, errors, and increased waste. ENGEL offers solutions to empower its customers to optimize productivity and enhance quality through their certified training programs, advanced digital solutions, 100 7459 100 7459 0 0 1339 0 0:00:05 0:00:05 --:--:-- 1719 and automation systems.
SMMT
JUNE 14, 2024
With all major UK political parties now having set out their stall for the general election in three weeks’ time, whoever forms the next government must find a long-term strategy that supports our world leading automotive manufacturing base and vibrant new zero emission vehicle (ZEV) market – so that everyone, businesses and consumers, can thrive. Manufacturers are investing billions to give motorists massive choice with more than 125 of the very greenest car and van models now available.
Plastics News
JUNE 14, 2024
McFarlane Toys' new figure comes in separate pieces, each contained in packages with other super hero figures.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
JUNE 14, 2024
This record-breaking event that brought together 21,000 technology enthusiasts, industry leaders, and visionaries was by far my favorite Cisco Live yet.
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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.
Automation Mag
JUNE 14, 2024
Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 1.1 percent to $70.8 billion in April, helped by gains in sales of transportation equipment, primary metals and chemical products. The increase followed a decline of 1.8 percent in March. Statistics Canada says sales of transportation equipment rose 4.1 percent in April as sales of motor vehicles increased 5.6 percent and motor vehicle parts gained 7.7 percent.
Fabricating & Metal Work
JUNE 14, 2024
Engineered Material Handling (EMH), recently introduced its new aluminum V-Track Rail for AL-System Workstation Cranes, providing increased capacity and longer spans. For 1,000-pound installations, the maximum span length increases to 31 feet. The maximum span length for 2,200-pound installations (with a 4 x 4 V-Track) increases to 24 feet, 2 inches.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
JUNE 14, 2024
1108 participants from 38 states and 21 countries filled the exhibit hall and conference rooms for this much-anticipated occasion. The biennial event was last staged at the Mohegan Sun in 2016.
The Fabricator
JUNE 14, 2024
Jason Bramblett purchased Jaeger Fabrication in 2019, and shortly thereafter the company’s transformation began.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
E&T
JUNE 14, 2024
With voters heading to the polls in just a matter of weeks, a Centre for Policy Studies report warns that with deepfake content already spreading rapidly, this could become the UK’s first deepfake election.
i4.0 today
JUNE 14, 2024
Fyous is launching the world’s first, infinitely reusable moulding technology; PolyMorphic moulding, at this month’s RAPID + TCT event in Los Angeles. Fyous’s technology can shapeshift in under 20 minutes, producing zero tooling waste and making usable parts 14 times faster than 3D printing. The technology, devised and engineered by Fyous’ co-founders Joshua Shires and Thomas Bloomfield, features more than 28,000 densely packed pins that create the mould.
Snic Solutions
JUNE 14, 2024
Introduction to Sustainable Manufacturing Sustainable manufacturing is a critical aspect of achieving a sustainable future. It involves leveraging digital technologies to optimize energy consumption, reduce waste, and promote environmentally friendly practices throughout the production process.
Plastics Today
JUNE 14, 2024
Whether you get to Stuttgart or not, here’s a first look at ten battery and production innovations.
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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
Snic Solutions
JUNE 14, 2024
Uncover the pivotal role that digital transformation plays in driving sustainable manufacturing operations and achieving environmental goals.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
JUNE 14, 2024
Compact, durable, and energy-efficient, the PTF 1200 offers high cooling performance
Fabricating & Metal Work
JUNE 14, 2024
Transform your tooling and workholding processes with the latest innovations regarding chucks, collets and quick-change tooling. Slim Line Chucks for 5-Axis Milling Versatility EMUGE-FRANKEN USA (West Boylston, MA) a leading manufacturer of high performance taps, thread mills, drills, end mills and other rotary tools, offers a line of FPC Milling/Drilling Chucks products including Slim Line models that are designed to enhance 5-axis machining productivity and versatility.
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