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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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% […].
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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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.
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.
Plastics News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Plastics suppliers are announcing expansions for polyethylene, chemical recycling and additives.
Mold Making Technology
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Photo credit, from top left, clockwise: Greenleaf Corp., PCS Company, Sandvik Coromant, PCS Company. The variety of different products makes moldmaking a constantly evolving field. Finding the right equipment for your application can be difficult, so MoldMaking Technology is here to help relieve the pressure of endless browsing or to just enlighten you with something you might have missed.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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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. .
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.
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. .
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
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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
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.
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
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. .
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.
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NIST
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
November 8 was STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Appreciation Day – subjects that we believe should be emphasized year round. This spotlight on STEM education has reignited an interest in technology-based toys. While there were always chemistry and Erector sets, in my day the most common way kids imagined a technological future was with Transformers and Star Wars’ figures.
Modern Materials Handling
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, NOBLELIFT North America has responded by donating material handling equipment to the Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Meyers, Florida.
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Media Release by ASC. ASC is partnering with the University of South Australia (UniSA) to support Honours students undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering. . ASC is providing university students with experience working on practical, cutting-edge projects for potential use in Australia’s Collins Class submarine program. The partnership also gives students an insight into the many engineering and technical job opportunities within Australia’s submarine workforce, advances their studies, and support
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". .
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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.
Electronics Weekly Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Filtronic has opened a design centre in Manchester, focused on developing mmWave technology for satellite communications, as well as hired several engineers for its design and its process engineering teams. “Establishing the new centre for satellite communication design has enabled us to expand our physical footprint across three UK locations: Sedgefield, Leeds and now Manchester, The post Filtronic expands places and people appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
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.
Canadian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
VANCOUVER — Charli AI announced the launch of Ancaeus, its new generative AI platform for the enterprise. Ancaeus is an AI platform designed for cross-functional use across an enterprise that can discover, understand, and use facts extracted from millions of pieces of content to generate insights, spreadsheets and presentations that can be integrated with third party applications.
E&T
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The COP27 UN climate summit in Egypt closed with a historic deal, in which n egotiators from nearly 200 countries agreed to set up a “loss and damage” fund meant to help vulnerable countries cope with climate disasters and agreed the globe needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions nearly in half by 2030. The pledge would end almost 30 years of waiting by nations facing huge climate impacts, despite their much smaller contributions to global warming. .
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