Design World
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Copper is viewed as a material that will accelerate future aerospace production. For example, the privately funded company Ursa Major delivered a copper-based 3D-printed rocket engine combustion chamber from its additive manufacturing lab in Youngstown, Ohio. A challenge, however, is that the existing supply chain for high temperature metal alloy components is limited.
Plastics News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Plastics suppliers are announcing expansions for polyethylene, chemical recycling and additives.
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Design World
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
EXAIR has expanded Stainless Steel long Super Air Knives to include a maximum length of 108-in. (2743mm) and is manufacturing all air knives 60-in. (1524mm) and longer, which used to be two pieces, in one piece construction which eases installation and saves space. The corrosion-resistant design ensures seamless airflow and withstands temperatures up to 800°F… The post EXAIR’s variety of longer super air knives appeared first on Design World.
The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Advancements in manual laser welding have made hand-held laser welding viable for metal fabrication and manufacturing businesses in ways that were not possible before.
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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.
Design World
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Unlike the analog stethoscope used by doctors for over 100 years, the digital stethoscope appeared in 1960. According to DataM Intelligence, a market research and business intelligence firm, the Electronic Stethoscope Market size was valued at USD 342.1 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.20% […].
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Ethernet APL, advanced physical layer, moves closer to reality with this ODVA announcement of the availability of conformance testing for EtherNet/IP network-enabled devices that communicate over the Ethernet-APL physical layer. . Conformance testing verifies the Ethernet-APL physical layer functionality by checking that the different port types properly adhere to the relevant specifications.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Supply chain disruptions continue to plague global economies, especially within the manufacturing industry. In Australia, manufacturers with offshore operations are experiencing significant supply chain issues that threaten productivity and financial stability. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), more than a third of all businesses experienced supply chain disruptions in February 2022.
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Media Release by ARM Hub. Many Australian small-to-medium manufacturers are yet to realise the benefits of low-cost extended reality (XR) technologies, says Anthony Franzè, Industrial Designer and Project Coordinator at the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub. MR Franzè is lead author of a new research publication on the use of technologies such as augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and virtual reality (VR) in manufacturing.
Plastics News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
An executive at a U.S.-based resin distributor said a strike would impact 30 percent of rail traffic, so the effect on plastics markets “would be significant,” since most resin moves to market by rail.
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Media Release by Australian Made. A win for Aussie exports, the famous green-and-gold kangaroo Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) logo is now registered in Singapore, New Zealand and Thailand. . The formal trademark registration means Australian exporters now have an official symbol in the regions that both establish products as genuinely Australian and is protected under local law.
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Control Engineering
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Two-dimensional materials, which consist of just a single layer of atoms, can be packed together more densely than conventional materials, so they could be used to make transistors, solar cells, LEDs, and other devices that run faster and perform better. One issue holding back these next-generation electronics is the heat they generate when in use. Conventional electronics typically reach about 80 °C, but the materials in 2D devices are packed so densely in such a small area that the devices can
Plastics Today
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The partnership will further “chair-side 3D printing” and focus on the production of more sophisticated devices based on new resins.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Fabric, a retail fulfillment automation company, and Reply, which specializes in new communications channels and digital media, have entered into a strategic partnership to offer brands and retailers “seamless integration” to a single point solution for a warehouse management system and automated robotic fulfillment. Fabric will use the LEA Reply supply-chain execution platform – developed […].
Plastics Today
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
When the new neighborhood recycling program is operating at scale, it’s expected to divert 132,277 tons of plastic film from landfills annually.
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Automation solutions provider ifm has announced a new partnership with Vipac Engineers & Scientists – a multidisciplinary consultancy providing noise/vibration analysis and investigation capabilities across projects in mining, oil and gas, building and infrastructure, transport and defence. According to Dave Delany, managing director at ifm, this collaboration will provide customers with a turnkey solution, from digital analysis to hardware installation and aftermarket support.
Plastics Today
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Inside the Kraft Heinz brand’s decision to eliminate the iconic shaker bag and save 900,000 pounds of plastic waste.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The construction industry is a critical pillar of the Australian economy. It is the third largest industry, producing upwards of $437 billion in revenue and approximately nine per cent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product in 2022. The sector has a projected annual growth rate of 2.4 per cent over the next five years. With investments in new and existing infrastructure projects in every state and territory, the Australian Government’s national rolling 10-year infrastructure investment pipeline
Modern Machine Shop
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Photo Credit: Kuka Robotics Corporation. Designed to decrease the apprehension some manufacturers might face during their initial foray into robotic automation, the new Kuka Robot Guide makes the process fast and easy to apply the right automation to specific application needs. In three steps, users are presented with Kuka robot options based on their industry, application and environment for the ideal automation match.
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
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Employers have faced constant challenges with wage and superannuation compliance as high-profile underpayments and instances of non-compliance continue to occur. In addition to substantial financial penalties (particularly for superannuation where the costs of rectifying an underpayment can be as much as 7 times the shortfall), there is significant reputational damage associated with the perception of ‘wage theft’.
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Media Release by CSIRO. CSIRO’s Dr Nick Cutmore, along with Dr James Tickner and Mr Dirk Treasure from spin-out company, Chrysos Corporation, has been recognised for the successful commercialisation of PhotonAssay technology, as recipients of the Prime Minister’s 2022 Prize for Innovation. The PhotonAssay technology developed by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO , delivers faster, safer, more accurate and environmentally friendly analysis of gold for the minerals ind
Drives & Controls
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Arduino, the open-source hardware and software microcontroller developer, announced its first industrial micro-PLC with industrial IoT capabilities at the recent SPS exhibition in Germany. The Opta controller has been developed in collaboration with the industrial component manufacturer Finder and is aimed at PLC engineers, offering them a scalable architecture based on a secure, high-performance, open-source platform that does not lock them into particular vendors.
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Gilmour Space Technologies has ventured into a partnership with Macquarie University’s Australian Astronomical Optics to develop a new sovereign space technology that will launch in 2023. . As part of the collaboration, technical specialists from AAO Macquarie will develop and deliver a thermal camera payload, which will be mounted to a Gilmour Space satellite set to launch in late 2023. .
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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
E&T
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The research, published in talent and reskill training company Wiley Edge’s new ‘ Diversity in Tech 2022’ report , reveals that nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of UK businesses admit to struggling to retain employees from underrepresented backgrounds. Although 65 per cent state that they work hard to foster an inclusive company culture, 18 per cent say that they have received complaints related to diversity and inclusion from current and former employees.
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Ford Motor has selected Rockwell Automation as its vehicle operations primary controls and solutions provider for the next three electric vehicle (EV) assembly sites in the United States. . The companies will work closely on assembly tooling designs and architecture, which is expected to help machine builders meet production customer demands and on-time successful launches. .
Plastics News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Giant Mexican processor Grupo Ortiz is investing $50 million in new stretch film technology.
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Australian steel manufacturer BlueScope ’s underlying earnings before interest and tax for the first half of fiscal year 2023 is expected to range between $800 million to $900 million. . The figure is still subject to spread, foreign exchange, and market conditions. . In an ASX announcement issued today , BlueScope said the outlook for its US businesses has shown a moderate improvement since August after its downstream businesses exceeded expectations, combined with foreign currency translation.
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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.
E&T
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Following the successful launch of the first Artemis mission, Nasa officials have spoken about their ambitions for the agency's lunar programme, which could send astronauts to live on the Moon before the end of the decade. . Howard Hu, the Orion programme manager, said the Artemis launch was an “historic day for human space flight” and called it "the first step we’re taking to long-term deep space exploration". .
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
A “Buy Queensland” business roadshow is slated to open in Bundaberg today , creating opportunities for more local businesses and establishing a wider buyer-supplier network. . Speaking at the 2022 Growing Queensland Business Roadshow , Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer said the event would introduce the government’s “Buy Queensland” initiative to more small business owners. .
E&T
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Women make up 51 per cent of the general population in England and Wales, but according to Engineering UK , they represent just 16.5 per cent of all engineers. While that’s a six percentage point increase since the last time the research was conducted in 2010, clearly there is still much progress to be made on improving gender diversity and representation.
Modern Materials Handling
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Optimizing the flow of goods both in and out of your facility will increase operational efficiency and positively impact your bottom line.
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Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.
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