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5 metal fabrication trends for 2024

The Fabricator

It’s a complicated time for metal manufacturers. The industry faces wage pressures and a skills gap, but metal fabrication technology continues to march forth faster than ever.

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Comau and LiNa to Scale up Efficient Automated Battery Cell Production

Control.com

Comau and LiNa announced the joint development of a unique design concept, focusing on creating a sustainable manufacturing environment to produce next-gen solid-state battery cells.

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Custom PCD Tools Extend Shop’s Tool Life Upward of Ten Times

Modern Machine Shop

Even after 10 months of use on one machine, FT Precision does not know the full tool life of its EdgeX4 drills from West Ohio Tool. These PCD-edged drills replace the fully carbide mass production drills FT Precision previously used, which were quoted to last for 32,000 holes but rarely reached this milestone. In contrast, the EdgeX4 tooling had surpassed 371,000 holes by the time of my visit in mid-September 2023 — and was still running.

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MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Case Studies of 2023

Mold Making Technology

Photo Credit: Zero Tolerance LLC (top left), EOS GmbH (top right), Jingdiao North America Inc. (bottom left) and CDM Tool & Mfg. Co. (bottom right) MoldMaking Technology publishes monthly case studies that offer detailed insights into the real-world application of various technologies and solutions in the moldmaking industry. Each case study typically follows a format that presents: A problem: The specific challenge or issue faced by a moldmaking shop.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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SA government to invest $10m in high quality skills training delivery

Manufacturer's Monthly

More than a dozen training organisations across South Australia will share $2.5 million in grants as part of the Government ’s commitment to tackle skills shortages and boost the training sector. Grants have been awarded to not-for-profits, industry training organisations and TAFE SA for much-needed teaching and training tools, the latest technology and hands-on equipment in sectors including health, construction, disability and agriculture.

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New Era in Weld Seam Inspection Launched

Metrology

Mapvision has launch a new multi-camera inspection application for weld seam inspection. When it comes to welded assemblies, the quality of welding is arguably as important as the dimensions of the final part. The post New Era in Weld Seam Inspection Launched appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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5 metal fabrication trends for 2024

The Fabricator

It’s a complicated time for metal manufacturers. The industry faces wage pressures and a skills gap, but metal fabrication technology continues to march forth faster than ever.

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Federal Government expands critical minerals list

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Federal Government has updated the list of critical minerals deemed essential to the nation’s energy and security requirements, also releasing a new Strategic Materials List of commodities and plans to scope the creation of Strategic Critical Minerals Hubs around the country. The updated Critical Minerals List has been expanded to add fluorine, molybdenum, arsenic, selenium, and tellurium.

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ZEISS Cooperation To Develop New Sustainable Technologies For Remanufacturing Automotive Parts

Metrology

Testing components in the remanufacturing process is one of the most important steps in determining which components can be reused – it defines the lifespan and quality of the product. The post ZEISS Cooperation To Develop New Sustainable Technologies For Remanufacturing Automotive Parts appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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AVL’s vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility has been completed

Manufacturer's Monthly

Australian Vanadium Limited has announced the completion of construction of its vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility. The Facility is located in the northern suburbs of Perth and has been designed to produce up to 33MWh per year of high purity electrolyte for vanadium flow batteries (VFBs). The construction of the facility has been supported by the majority of a $3.69 million Australian Government Modern Manufacturing Initiative grant awarded to AVL2 and demonstrates the value of investin

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

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.

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TeamViewer To Drive Smart Factory Innovation With Strategic Investments

Metrology

Team Viewer has announced strategic investments in two pioneering companies for smart factory solutions: Sight Machine and Cybus. The company is strengthening its commitment to the digital transformation of industrial working environments and the convergence of Information and Operation Technology. The post TeamViewer To Drive Smart Factory Innovation With Strategic Investments appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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The strategic role of Australia’s defence industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

The national employer association Ai Group and the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre ( SDSC ) at the Australian National University have today released a major report that examines the role of defence industry in the context of Australia’s National Defence strategy. The report argues that a change is required to recognise that a locally-based defence industry is a national capability in its own right and the industry should not just be seen as a capability input.

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Enhancing Manufacturing Quality: The Role of Deep Learning in Vision Inspection

Metrology

Deep learning excels in automated defect detection by leveraging convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and other sophisticated architectures. These models are trained on vast datasets containing images of both defect-free and defective products, enabling them to learn intricate patterns associated with various types of defects. The post Enhancing Manufacturing Quality: The Role of Deep Learning in Vision Inspection appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Fairlane Workholding Components Enable Modular Positioning

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Fairlane Products Inc. Fairlane Products Inc. ’s Swivots workholding components provide a modular component system that can help the positioning, clamping, holding and supporting designs and builds of virtually any mechanical device. Swivots swivel, pivot and tilt to compensate for angles and irregularities of the workpiece. The ball swivels 360 degrees and tilts at varying degrees in any direction from centerline.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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Volume Graphics Announces Version 2023.4 Release

Metrology

Volume Graphics has announced its latest software version 2023.4 which includes 'live values' providing real-time analysis insights. Additional new features include Fixture Simulation which virtually replicates as-assembled CT scans. The post Volume Graphics Announces Version 2023.4 Release appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Sandvik Coromant Drill Provides High Hole Integrity

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Sandvik Coromant Sandvik Coromant has introduced a new solid carbide drill optimized for drilling in nickel-based, heat-resistant super alloy (HRSA) materials, with a standard drilling depth capability of up to 8 × D. According to Sandvik Coromant, the new CoroDrill 860 offers a consistent and predictable tool life with high hole integrity, which is important for applications with high demands and processes in place to safeguard quality, such as the aerospace industry.

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Metrology Centric Manufacturing – Paving the Way for Factory 2030

Metrology

At its essence, Metrology Centric Manufacturing is a holistic approach that places a strong emphasis on precision, accuracy, and real-time measurement throughout the entire manufacturing lifecycle. Unlike traditional manufacturing methods that rely on periodic quality checks, metrology-centric practices integrate measurement into every step of the process.

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Five New U.S.-made Hydraulic PressPro Models with Improved Features

Fabricating & Metal Work

The PressPro Series of 5 hydraulic press models were redesigned by Scotchman Industries with improved hydraulic configuration, a heavier-duty base, and forklift accommodations (except model 176MT) to assist with installation or repositioning of the machine. Mike Albrecht, National Sales Manager stated, “we really like the overall design of this machine from our partners in the Netherlands, but felt it needed improvement for robustness and to provide our customers with flexibility to move the mac

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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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Revolutionizing Manufacturing With Digital Twins

Metrology

As factories become increasingly complex and interconnected, and with the rise of Industry 4.0, traditional approaches to production and maintenance are facing unprecedented challenges that demand innovative solutions. The post Revolutionizing Manufacturing With Digital Twins appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Environment-resistive Remote Terminal NXR-series IO-Link Master Unit for EtherCAT®

Omron

Environment-resistive Remote Terminal NXR-series IO-Link Master Unit for EtherCAT® Streamline commissioning and maintenance efforts and stabilize operation

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CobotScan 3D Scanning Solution Dedicated To Cobot Integration

Metrology

SMARTTECH3D recently introduced a new solution to its product line that integrates an ultra-small 3D scanning head with a cobot. The post CobotScan 3D Scanning Solution Dedicated To Cobot Integration appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Omron Corporation which manages our OMRON Industrial Automation Global Web, will suspend our business operations from December 28 to January 3.

Omron

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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December 2023 Metrology News Magazine

Metrology

Editors Message: Now in its 8th year of publication, Metrology News expresses gratitude to the many readers for their generous Linkedin anniversary messages in recent weeks. Metrology News and its The post December 2023 Metrology News Magazine appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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