Fabricating & Metal Work
MAY 22, 2025
With the robotic handling system KASTOsort tower, KASTO provides a solution that enables the automation of upstream and downstream manufacturing processes. Space-saving storage systems and high-performance saws are crucial for metal-working companies to store and cut sheet metal and metal bar stock. When processes need to run seamlessly and without operator intervention, robots come into play.
Design World
MAY 22, 2025
AutomationDirect has added additional drag chain options to route cables/hoses to moving components and help extend cable/hose life. The igus 2500 series cable/hose drag chains feature a snap-open mechanism along the chains outer radius to allow convenient access to the chains channel after installation.The hinged crossbar can be swiveled by more than 180 on both… The post New igus 2500 drag chains now available at AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.
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i4.0 today
MAY 22, 2025
Nexthink, the leader in Digital Employee Experience (DEX) management, today announces research showing that, as businesses grapple with falling employee productivity and staff overwhelmed by the growing complexity of the digital workplace, IT leaders believe merging departments could help turn the tide. The report; The Experience Silo: The Future of HR and IT , which surveyed 1,100 IT leaders, finds that 93% believe bringing IT and HR together would increase productivity, boost employee satisfa
Robotics Automation News
MAY 22, 2025
Omron has been awarded the 2025 iF Design Award for its newly opened Automation Center (ATC) in Stuttgart, Germany. The center, which opened in April 2025, serves as a collaborative facility where Omron works with customers to develop advanced manufacturing solutions.
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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.
Canadian Manufacturing
MAY 22, 2025
Unifor Local 222 members working at Durham Region Transit voted for strike action. (CNW Group/Unifor) OSHAWA — Unifor members working at Durham Region Transit voted 98% on May 21 for strike action if they cannot reach an agreement with the region by midnight on June 6. “The region has a responsibility to invest in public transit and in the workers who uphold it, especially as the community continues to grow,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
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Control.com
MAY 22, 2025
Gdel was all about motion at Automate, featuring the new CoboMover, a 7th-axis linear cobot track, and a set of incredible air bearings, which allowed one person to move a 6,300 lb robot easily!
Canadian Manufacturing
MAY 22, 2025
CALGARY — NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced the commissioning of a polyethylene (PE) film recycling facility, “SYNDIGO1,” located in Connersville, Ind. The facility is a plastic film mechanical recycling facility that spans 450,000 sq.ft. and will reportedly recycle 145,000 bales of end-of-life plastic film to produce SYNDIGO recycled PE (rLLDPE), suitable for food- and non-food grade packaging applications.
i4.0 today
MAY 22, 2025
Asias leading manufacturing industry event, Manufacturing World Tokyo 2025 is proud to announce that its Exhibitor Directory is now live, where industry professionals, buyers, engineers, and decision-makers from around the globe can now explore thousands of exhibitors preparing to showcase the future of manufacturing innovation, happening from July 09 to 11, 2025.
The Fabricator
MAY 22, 2025
Readily available protective head coverings tend to favor welders with shorter hair. Some welders argue change is needed to accommodate those with longer, thicker hair.
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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
Canadian Manufacturing
MAY 22, 2025
quipe Laurence leaders, Vincent Bour, Senior Partner, Alexandre Latour, President, and Julien Lvesque, also Senior Partner (CNW Group/quipe Laurence) MONTREAL — quipe Laurence’s Sainte-Adle head office has been selected for international recognition through Category I: New Commercial Building of the renowned ASHRAE Technology Awards. This international program recognizes projects incorporating building design solutions in energy efficiency, air quality and building mechanics. “
i4.0 today
MAY 22, 2025
Thrive , a global technology outsourcing provider for cybersecurity, Cloud, and IT managed services, today announced its new Compliance Center. The Compliance Center provides mid-market businesses and public sector organizations with valuable content that aligns with industry-specific needs and international regulations, delivering comprehensive support for diverse industries.
The Fabricator
MAY 22, 2025
AISI awarded its Automotive Excellence Award to the Auto/Steel Partnership,GM, and the University of Waterloo for their work in advanced simulation methods to improve weld integrity in automotive structures.
Canadian Manufacturing
MAY 22, 2025
HAMILTON EECOMOBILITY, a Canadian technology company specialising in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for advanced battery testing and monitoring systems, appoints Dr. Amit Monga as its new president, effective immediately. Dr. Monga holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta, where his research focused on solving complex reliability-based problems using genetic algorithms.
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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.
The Fabricator
MAY 22, 2025
Metal forming manufacturers outlook for economic activity in May was unchanged from April after declining the three previous months, according to the May 2025 Precision Metalforming Association Business Conditions Report.
Manufacturing Management
MAY 22, 2025
The company has announced the launch of three new production lines amid its recent move to Darsham, Suffolk.
The Fabricator
MAY 22, 2025
As part of its mission to manufacture machine tools in the country where they are being sold, TRUMPF formally opens its latest Smart Factory concept.
Canadian Manufacturing
MAY 22, 2025
TORONTO POET Technologies has completed a non-brokered private placement with a single strategic investor, raising US$30 million through the issuance of 6 million common shares and 6 million share purchase warrants. Each warrant is exercisable at C$8.32 until May 22, 2030. The combined price for one share and one warrant was US$5.00. Proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.
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
The Fabricator
MAY 22, 2025
Holding company Ark MFG has completed its acquisition of Tarpon Stainless Fabricators Inc.
Modern Machine Shop
MAY 22, 2025
Efficiency isn’t a mere buzzword for sustainability. It’s a cost-saver, for OEMs as well as for shops. Across an organization, a focus on efficiency can improve communication between departments, reducing delays and eliminating confusion over objectives. In a facility, prioritizing efficiency can decrease energy costs and help ensure employees are working on tasks worth their time.
The Fabricator
MAY 22, 2025
Peak Toolworks, Jasper, Ind., has launched a redesigned website.
Mold Making Technology
MAY 22, 2025
Bob VanCoillie, MMT EAB member and senior manager of Kenvue’s Mold Management Center of Excellence, discusses tooling digitalization, sustainability and key challenges in mold building. Q: Where does your research and work with tooling digitalization stand today ? A: I currently have 100 molds equipped with digital systems that track various information, including cycle time, cycle count, process overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), water temperatures and melt pressures/temperatures.
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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
Plastics Today
MAY 22, 2025
The Syndigo1 mechanical recycling facility in Connersville targets 100M pounds annual production.
Mold Making Technology
MAY 22, 2025
Source: Digital Moulds Digital Moulds , a young start-up based in Upper Austria, has collaborated with the BMW Group since 2019. This partnership focuses on making mold performance measurable through mold digitalization. A powerful and easy-to-implement interface that operates across different systems made the digital transformation possible, as data is seamlessly transferred to the existing BMW Group IT infrastructure.
Plastics Today
MAY 22, 2025
Advamed and Swiss Medtech also propose allowing medical devices approved or cleared by FDA to be sold in Switzerland without having to go through the arduous EU regulatory process.
Modern Machine Shop
MAY 22, 2025
Source: SMW Autoblok SMW Autoblok ’s KNCS-matic chuck can be converted quickly and precisely by a loading robot using a release pin, enabling automatic quick jaw changes for power chucks. The KNCS-matic is the latest clamping system in the KNCS power chuck family from SMW Autoblok. It enables automatic quick jaw change by a conventional industrial robot, which releases the base jaws with a release pin, replaces them and then fixes the next jaws with the pin.
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Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.
Plastics Today
MAY 22, 2025
It took about 10 years for DuPont to turn the invention of polyamide into nylon stockings for the consumer market, but boy did it pay off.
Mold Making Technology
MAY 22, 2025
Source | Hasco Hasco’s dynamic CAD data enables designers to optimize the design process through the use of controllable 3D models, effectively reducing the amount of work involved. The special standard mold units are noted for their high adaptability and enable the number of work steps to be reduced to a minimum but also make the design cost-efficient.
Modern Machine Shop
MAY 22, 2025
Source: United Grinding United Grinding North America Inc. has renewed a partnership with Dynamic Machine , a Detroit-area CNC equipment dealership. Michigan-based United Grinding North America customers now have enhanced access to precision grinding machine sales, service and application support. With over 200 years of combined machine tool and manufacturing experience in-house, Dynamic Machine’s advanced technical center features United Grinding machine demonstrations, test cuts, turnkey
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