Metrology
JANUARY 15, 2023
X-ray computed tomography (CT) has successfully entered the field of coordinate metrology as an innovative and flexible non-contact measurement technology for performing dimensional measurements on industrial parts. It provides unique. The post Using X-ray Computed Tomography for Dimensional Metrology appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Control.com
JANUARY 15, 2023
Civil engineers may have found the secret to the long-lasting concrete found in ancient Roman architecture. What lessons can be learned and used to benefit the modern industry?
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Mold Making Technology
JANUARY 15, 2023
For the well-known consumer products company PepsiCo (maker of, among other brands, Pepsi-Cola), prototype blow molds are a vital resource for new product development. Max Rodriguez, senior manager of Global Packaging R&D, Advanced Engineering and Design at the company’s research center in Valhalla, New York, describes how a new bottle design must prove itself: “Our bottling lines run 600 to 800 bottles per minute, and there can be a lot of downtime if bottles are unstable.
AU Manufacturing
JANUARY 15, 2023
New research from Deakin University has uncovered a mechanism inside lithium-metal batteries that could prevent battery degradation and open new possibilities for next-generation electric vehicle batteries. . In a paper published in the Journal of Power Sources , researchers from Deakin’s Institute for Frontier Materials showed their discovery of the adverse effect of lithium metal creep deformation on the performance and safety of Li-metal pouch cell batteries. .
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In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 15, 2023
Minister for industry and science Ed Husic opened Round 24 of the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) grants program, which supports industry-led research centres for up to ten years. CRC grants provide funding for collaborative research centres that can transform Australian know-how into practical outcomes for Australian businesses. “The Government’s CRC program supports research and development initiatives that result in significant benefits to industry and the community,” Husic said.
AU Manufacturing
JANUARY 15, 2023
The Australian government has launched the 24th round of the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) grants program to support industry-led research centres that seek to transform Australian know-how into practical business outcomes. . The funding from the program can support collaborative research centres of up to 10 years. . Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic, who launched the latest round on Friday, said the latest evaluation of the CRC program, shows that the program is effectively strengt
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AU Manufacturing
JANUARY 15, 2023
Media Release by Caravan Industry Association of Australia. Caravan Industry Association of Australia believes the answer to future regional connectivity is through the caravanning industry, with calls for support on transforming its national caravan park network into a fast charge super network. Scenes witnessed over the summer holidays in many holiday towns around the country, with lengthy queues and hours-long wait at the local community EV charger, are a sign of things to come.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 15, 2023
Connected worker technology, which uses digital devices to distribute work instructions, automate workflow logging, and enable operator reporting of shop floor problems, can maximize shop safety, productivity, and asset management.
AU Manufacturing
JANUARY 15, 2023
Media Release by Cicada Innovations. Australia’s national deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations has acquired custodianship of Australia’s longest-running annual deep technology conference Tech23 as the capital raised by their deep tech companies eclipses $5.7 billion. Tech23 and Cicada Innovations have always been united by a shared mission to celebrate and support Australian deep tech innovators, with both organisations boasting a lengthy track record of nurturing some of Australia’s mos
Metrology
JANUARY 15, 2023
Read a summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The Role of 5G in Smart Factories 5G in manufacturing is transforming industry operations as leaders. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – January 16th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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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.
AU Manufacturing
JANUARY 15, 2023
The Northern Territory government is bolstering its efforts to boost the local workforce in 2023, with a $92 million investment in training and skilling programs. . The Skilling the Territory Investment Plan 2022-23 outlines the government’s efforts to establish a skilled workforce through investment in various training programs and initiatives. . Approximately $28.2 million will go towards apprenticeships and traineeships, including the User Choice Program, which provides support to Registered
Metrology
JANUARY 15, 2023
A research team at the University of Virginia, has made new discoveries that can expand additive manufacturing in aerospace and other industries that rely on strong metal parts. The peer-reviewed. The post Research Team Detects Additive Manufacturing Defects in Real-Time appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
AU Manufacturing
JANUARY 15, 2023
The Australian government has announced $70 million in support for the development of the Townsville Hydrogen Hub, accelerating the growth of North Queensland ’s hydrogen industry. . With matched funding, the region is slated to receive $140 million to foster renewable energy for domestic use or for export. . The hydrogen hub in Townsville is expected to create regional jobs, accelerate Australia’s transition to a clean energy economy, and foster decarbonisation in hard-to-abate sectors, such as
Metrology
JANUARY 15, 2023
With artificial intelligence, the new VISOR Object AI from Sensopart is even easier to set up – even without expert knowledge in machine vision. With the latest member of its. The post The Future of Machine Vision – VISOR Object AI Sensor appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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AU Manufacturing
JANUARY 15, 2023
The Victorian government has extended the deadline for Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant Program — Business Readiness Stream applications, providing Victorian businesses until 17 February to submit their claims. . The program targets small to medium-sized manufacturers in Victoria, who seek to accelerate their technology adoption and foster the commercialisation or late-stage research and development of products for local and global supply chains. .
Metrology
JANUARY 15, 2023
The factories of the future have significant demands to meet – including the ability to adapt to production processes quickly and function within tight spaces that come at a high. The post Working Interactively With Mixed-Reality Factory Layouts appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
AU Manufacturing
JANUARY 15, 2023
The Queensland Government ‘s aim to make the State the nation’s battery industry leader will move forward as worldwide demand for new energy storage grows. Acting Premier Steven Miles was in Maryborough today to launch a discussion paper on the battery industry. The Palaszczuk Government’s Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan include $500 million for purchasing additional large-scale and community batteries.
Metrology
JANUARY 15, 2023
Additive manufacturing of tools using a laser powder bed fusion process offers a great number of advantages: It is economical, precise and allows for customized solutions. That said, it can. The post Simulating Additive Manufacturing From Start to Finish appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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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.
AU Manufacturing
JANUARY 15, 2023
Neoen has chosen CIMIC Group ‘s UGL to build the high-voltage infrastructure that will link a Tesla-supplied Battery Energy Storage System to Neoen’s Western Downs Green Power Hub , around 250 kilometres west of Brisbane. In a statement , CIMIC Group said following completion, the battery, which UGL will also place, will work alongside Neoen’s Western Downs solar farm, allowing stored energy to be delivered into the Australian electrical network beginning in the summer of 2024/
Metrology
JANUARY 15, 2023
The Industrial Metrology Business Unit of Nikon Corporation has introduced a new reconstruction algorithm allowing scanning times to be reduced by typically 10-fold. Dual.Material CT, as its name implies, achieves. The post Dual.Material CT Software Enables Faster X-ray Scanning Enhancing Production Line Applications appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Modern Machine Shop
JANUARY 15, 2023
ANCA ’s new MX7 Ultra can manufacture large volumes of end mills and other cutting tools of high accuracy and quality. New software, hardware and design features advance surface finish, accuracy and controlled runout capabilities. The MX7 Ultra includes a nanometer control system; a new servo control algorithm for smooth motion; system and mechanical upgrades enhance stiffness and rigidity; in-process measuring, balancing and runout compensation for consistent accuracy; Motor Temperature C
Control Engineering
JANUARY 15, 2023
Control Engineering’s top 5 content over the past week covered universal automation, MQTT benefits, SI Giants, control system management and more. Links to each article below. 1. Universal automation lays the foundation for smart factories. Universal automation can help make smart factories a reality in process industries and giving users more freedom and flexibility in their day-to-day activities. 2.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 15, 2023
Last year’s top prize for the 2022 Endeavour Awards landed with a truly deserving winner. Hypersonix is using scramjet technology and clean energy to form the basis for the manufacture of hypersonic vehicles. Australia’s burgeoning space industry is continuing to grow, which is encouraging considering around 50,000 small satellites are expected to launch by 2030 around the world, according to McKinsey.
Control Engineering
JANUARY 15, 2023
Vision-guided robot (VGR) insights. Vision-guided robot (VGR) technology has grown thanks to advanced in RGBD cameras, which allow the robot to accurately acquire 3D models. VGRs also are more flexible than traditional robots and the vision systems can make them safer, as well. It was only ever a matter of time before robotics and vision technologies merged.
Modern Machine Shop
JANUARY 15, 2023
Rathburn Tool was founded by current company president Angie Holt’s father in 1983. Today, the company has 32 CNC machines (half are lathes and half are milling machines), and works with the heavy truck, rail, fastener, medical furniture, recreation and audio/visual industries. “I never expected to come and run the family business,” says Angie Holt. “That was never in the plans.” In 2018, Holt became president of Rathburn Tool & Manufacturing, a business her fat
AU Manufacturing
JANUARY 15, 2023
Ioneer Ltd has announced the completion of a term sheet and the offer of a Conditional Commitment for a potential loan from the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office for a proposed loan of up to $700 million to finance the building of the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, USA. According to the term sheet, the proposed loan is for up to US$700 million with a duration of roughly 10 years.
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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.
Plastics News
JANUARY 15, 2023
Plastics News is starting the year off with a splash in this edition by naming our coveted Processor of the Year 2022 finalists; so head on over to the full story. Congratulations to our four finalists! We also named our 2022 Sustained Excellence Award Winner. All five companies will be recognized at the 2023 Plastics News Executive Forum , from Feb. 27-March 1. .
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