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JULY 4, 2025

The implementation of the UK-US trade agreement this week was a landmark moment for automotive, one that brings immediate relief to many UK manufacturers for whom the US has long been a crucial export market. It also ensures American consumers can continue to buy vehicles from some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands. While some of the operational detail is still being defined, it remains the only trade deal negotiated, agreed and in force since the Section 232 and reciprocal tariffs we

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DO Supply

JULY 4, 2025

Optimizing motor control is key to reducing costs and improving efficiency in today’s energy-conscious world. The Allen-Bradley SMC-2 series of smart motor controllers offers a versatile, energy-efficient solution for industrial applications. Supporting multiple voltage classes, flexible configurations, and intelligent energy-saving features, the SMC-2 minimizes power waste while ensuring seamless motor performance.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 4, 2025

The P2.e series is available for the torque range 24.8 kNm to 124 kNm. | Source: SEW-EURODRIVE SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH this week announced a major expansion in its U.S. manufacturing capabilities. The company will now locally assemble its P2.e planetary gear units in Wellford, S.C. This means lead times for the product are now as short as six weeks in two-stage and three-stage cataloged ratios and as little as 12 weeks for non-stocked options.

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Snic Solutions

JULY 4, 2025

By 2025, over 27 billion IoT devices will flood the networks, changing the way businesses operate and creating unprecedented opportunities for efficiency. Yet many organizations struggle to connect these smart devices to their existing systems, missing out on millions in cost savings and competitive advantage. Connecting devices seamlessly is key to data flow and automation, which are the foundation of successful IoT.

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JULY 4, 2025

Swiss sportswear brand On has officially launched the world’s first fully automated production facility using its proprietary LightSpray technology. Located at the company’s headquarters in Zurich, the new factory brings advanced robotic manufacturing of performance running shoes back to Switzerland.

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Automation Mag

JULY 4, 2025

July 4, 2025, Morristown, N.J. — Industrial automation solutions corporation Altech has released ATEX-IECEx approved terminal blocks, which are designed to provide greater safety and reliability in potentially explosive atmospheres. This offering includes multiple connection technologies, providing versatile solutions for diverse industrial applications.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JULY 4, 2025

Unlock full reflow oven cost transparency—understand hidden costs and ROI with our in-depth buyer's guide! From sticker price to energy bills, we've broken down reflow oven investments so you can budget smarter.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 4, 2025

The global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Sales Market, valued at $1,020 million in 2024, is projected to reach $2,199 million by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 11.8 percent during the forecast period of 2025-2031.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JULY 4, 2025

Xiaomi's YU7 electric vehicle redefines EV manufacturing with advanced SMT production lines. Discover how precision, efficiency, and automation drive this breakthrough, setting new standards for quality. Learn more at smtmachineline.com!

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Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 4, 2025

Unifor put out a statement, demanding all three levels of government “make an open and official commitment to ensure jobs for workers at Unifor Local 1075 at the Thunder Bay Alstom plant are secured with a deal to build future TTC subway cars.” (CNW Group/Unifor) THUNDER BAY — Unifor released a statement, demanding that all three levels of government “make an open and official commitment to ensure jobs for workers at Unifor Local 1075 at the Thunder Bay Alstom plant are s

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SMMT

JULY 4, 2025

New car market up 6.7% in June to 191,316 units as manufacturers use every channel to drive registrations to highest level since 2019. Battery electric car demand rises 39.1% to 47,354 units with one in four buyers going electric – but still below mandated levels. Manufacturer discounting continues to shore up EV demand with mandate bill now exceeding £6.5 billion since regulation commenced.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 4, 2025

SASKATOON — Blue Sky Hemp Ventures Ltd., a privately held Canadian manufacturer involved in industrial hemp whole plant utilization, has sold its hemp-based food division to Fresh Hemp Foods for an undisclosed amount. “Thanks to a differentiated strategy and disciplined execution, Blue Sky has delivered two consecutive years of positive EBITDA and net earnings — an uncommon achievement in this sector,” said CEO Andrew Potter. “After strong growth in both our food and cannabis d

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 4, 2025

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has co-developed nurse assistant robot “Nurabot” through a strategic partnership with Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturing services company from Taiwan. Aiming for market launch in FY2026, they have been conducting verification experiments since April 2025 at the Taichung Veterans General Hospital, a national hospital in Taiwan.

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JULY 4, 2025

The head of an organization representing automakers said he’s “cautiously optimistic” after meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to urge him to repeal the electric vehicle sales mandate. Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association CEO Brian Kingston joined the CEOs of Ford Canada, Stellantis Canada and GM Canada in a meeting with the prime minister on Jul. 2 in Ottawa.

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Plastics Today

JULY 4, 2025

Not only are tariffs motivating OEMs to increase domestic vehicle production, they are also having an impact on the supply chain, according to the chief economist of the Plastics Industry Association.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 4, 2025

Canada’s efforts to broaden trade beyond the United States appear to be bearing fruit, but economists warn it will be a long road before Canadian exporters settle at a new status quo. Statistics Canada said on Jul. 3 that the country’s merchandise trade deficit — the difference between how much we ship out and how much we bring in — narrowed to $5.9 billion in May as gold exports climbed higher.

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E&T

JULY 4, 2025

London’s Met Police has arrested more than 1,000 wanted criminals since the start of 2024 through the deployment of live facial recognition technologies.

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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.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 4, 2025

Rendering of office entrance connected to data center campus. (CNW Group/Net Zero Now Ltd) CALGARY – Net Zero Now completes environmental studies on its first energy campus in Alberta, a 320-acre site selected to meet the infrastructure requirements and locational preferences of both electricity generation and data centers. With data centers applying for 16,229MW of load capacity from the electricity grid in Alberta, and the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) imposing an interim large load

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SMMT

JULY 4, 2025

New light commercial vehicle registrations down every month this year after -14.8% fall in June. Two consecutive months of decline in pick-up registrations following April’s double-cab tax change. Electric van demand up 52.8% in 2025 but still just half the market share mandated. Industry calls for acceleration of infrastructure rollout to encourage operators to switch.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 4, 2025

Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as U.S. consumers increasingly bypass its products for healthier or cheaper options. Del Monte has secured $912.5 million in debtor-in-possession financing that will allow it to operate normally as the sale progresses. “After a thorough evaluation of all available options, we determined a court-supervised sale process is the most effective way to accelerate our turnaroun

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E&T

JULY 4, 2025

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 4, 2025

RICHMOND HILL — United Chargers Inc., an EV charger manufacturer that makes the Grizzl-E line of products, announces Grizzl-E Club, a charger-as-a-service solution that reportedly provides a free EV Charger and pays drivers back for charging. United Chargers Inc. says that the Grizzl-E Club is designed to make EV ownership “more rewarding, accessible, and future-ready.” United Chargers Inc. also says that, beginning July 1st, Canadians can join the Grizzl-E Club and receive: A free G

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Manufacturing Management

JULY 4, 2025

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 4, 2025

Every year I suggest that all Americans take some time to read a few things to refresh our memories about the founding of our country. It’s probably not a bad practice for all of you who do not live here just for the ideals. Read The Declaration of Independence The Preamble to the Constitution Actually the entire Constitution If not all, at least the first 10 amendments—the Bill of Rights Bonus points—read The Federalist Papers These documents are full of compromises—something that has made it l

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 4, 2025

TORONTO — Kia Canada announced 10,295 units sold in June. Kia Canada says that this has propelled the company to a “best-ever first half” in a statement, with a total of 50,302 units sold, representing an 11.4 per cent YoY increase. Leading the way in sales for the first half of the year is the Sportage with 11,860 units sold, followed by Seltos with 9,457 units sold and the Sorento rounding out the top three with 8,223 units sold.

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