Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 30, 2024
Remember the cute and ground-breaking collaborative robots that pioneered the space—Baxter and Sawyer? I wrote about Rethink Robotics in March and November of 2015. The company closed in 2018 0r 2019 and many employees wound up at Universal Robotics. The company’s assets wound up in Germany at the HAHN group. Time has passed. The market blossomed and then consolidated.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 30, 2024
When will humanoid robots be ready for household chores? While many robotics experts take a long view on the topic, 1X Technologies AS today unveiled the NEO Beta prototype of its humanoid as it prepares for pilot deployments in select homes later this year. The company has been working on humanoids for more than a decade and has been an innovator since the introduction of the EVE robot, a predecessor to NEO, in 2017.
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Gary Mintchell
AUGUST 30, 2024
Speaking of robotics and collaborative robotics—my last post mentioned Universal Robots. The company is alive and well as a part of a conglomerate since 2017. UR leaps on the AI bandwagon at IMTS announcing an AI-powered machine tending solution. This enables faster batch changeovers by eliminating the need for fixtures. Universal Robots (UR) recently surveyed 1,200 manufacturers across North America and Europe about their use of technology and future investment plans, over 50% of the respondent
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 30, 2024
Obvius Robotics Inc. this week said that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted breakthrough device designation for its Certa Access System for central venous catheterization, or CVC. CVC procedures require access to one of the great veins — internal jugular, subclavian, or femoral — to place a multi-lumen catheter for rapid replacement of blood volume, administration of emergency medicines and analgesics, and hemodynamic monitoring.
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The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2024
Two ERP systems failed to deliver for Aldine Metal Products. But the job shop finally found software that manages its entire operation well.
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Control.com
AUGUST 30, 2024
Besides using a Raspberry Pi or an Arduino Uno, a low-cost PLC can be built using the popular ESP32 microcontroller. The OpenPLC software supports this popular 32-bit platform.
Manufacturing Management
AUGUST 30, 2024
Hitachi Rail’s intercity battery train began testing on the national rail network earlier this week, RailUK reported.
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 30, 2024
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $22.6 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to expand production capacity and boost energy efficiency in the agriculture and food sector. The Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative is supporting 319 farming and agri-food businesses to help them invest in innovative technology, equipment or processes that will expand production capacity or enhance efficiency.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2024
Honda North Carolina Manufacturing (NCM) has opened weld and paint operations for ATVs at its Swepsonville, N.C., facility.
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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.
E&T
AUGUST 30, 2024
The first battery-powered train to run on UK tracks has begun testing on routes from York to Manchester Airport and Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2024
Caster Concepts, a manufacturer of heavy-duty casters and industrial caster wheels, has expanded operations at its Albion, Mich., facility to include a 3,000-sq.-ft. advanced engineering area.
Manufacturing Management
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched its new Manufacturing Facility Support Programme (MFSP), targeted at unlocking investments in UK manufacturing facilities to support the growth of the offshore wind sector.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2024
Paul Mueller Co., a manufacturer of stainless steel tanks, components, and equipment, will expand in Springfield, Mo., investing $22 million and creating 133 jobs.
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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
Industry Week
AUGUST 30, 2024
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The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2024
Combilift has been helping businesses enhance safety, and productivity for steel-handling operations while increasing storage since 1998. Visit us at Fabtech (#S26059) for live demonstrations of Combi-AGT, world's first autonomous sideloaderandCombi-CB155E, shortest 15,000lbs counterbalance forklift in the market! More Information.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 30, 2024
Covestro and Chinese Tier 1 collaborate in development of cost-effective battery pack that reduces weight by more than half compared with conventional metal-based products.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2024
CAD guru Gerald Davis discusses how to add, modify, and delete configurations in CAD without using a design table.
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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
AUGUST 30, 2024
During its CEO Investor Day on Wednesday, Hyundai Motor Company revealed how it plans to launch 21 electric vehicle (EV) models by 2030, ranging from affordable to luxury and high-performance models.
The Fabricator
AUGUST 30, 2024
See our FXL Electro-Permanent Magnetic Workholding Chucks in action! More Information.
E&T
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Antarctic ice sheets are melting – but at what rate? IceNode, developed by Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is on a mission to find out.
Automation Mag
AUGUST 30, 2024
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) released a statement sharing its concerns about the changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) Program announced by the federal government recently. CME notes that by restricting access to TFWs, the government risks exacerbating the labour shortages facing Canada’s industrial economy. As recently as May 2024, there were 37,600 unfilled positions in Canada’s manufacturing sector.
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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.
Modern Machine Shop
AUGUST 30, 2024
Source: Mantle Inc. Mantle has announced the release of its 420 Stainless Steel material. This material addition improves toolmaking processes, enhancing speed and efficiency while reducing labor requirements, which is beneficial in industries such as medical that require corrosion-resistant tooling. Mantle’s 420 Stainless Steel is chemically equivalent to traditional 420 stainless steel, which is known for its high strength, hardness, corrosion resistance and polishability.
Automation Mag
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Government of Canada, through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) is investing $15.6 million in 16 projects across Alberta to support businesses to innovate, grow and compete globally. According to a PrairiesCan press statement, the funds will allow innovators access to specialized equipment and knowledge to test, refine, and commercialize their advanced products and technologies.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
AUGUST 30, 2024
High response and precise control ideal for sealing wide variety of polymeric films
Fabricating & Metal Work
AUGUST 30, 2024
Novarc Technologies Inc., a full-stack robotics company specializing in the design and manufacturing of cobots and computer vision AI for automated welding applications, announced today the company has launched NovEye Autonomy (Gen 2) , a real-time vision processing system that constantly improves weld quality based on data collection and model enhancement to fully automate the pipe welding process while maximizing productivity and delivering the highest quality welds.
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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.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
AUGUST 30, 2024
Visit Booth S36107 to see the innovative, reliable rotary screw compressors and generators that deliver exceptional performance and energy efficiency
Fabricating & Metal Work
AUGUST 30, 2024
Global industrial automation leader FANUC America takes the machining world to the next level with the new FANUC Series 500 i -A CNC. This new control series advances machine performance with 5-axis integrated technology and supports both machine tool builders and CNC users with their evolving needs including easier operations, more security and optimized efficiency.
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 30, 2024
David D. Jones (CNW Group/Merck Canada Inc.) KIRKLAND — Merck Canada appoints David D. Jones as president and Managing Director, effective September 1, 2024. Jones is succeeding Marwan A. Akar, who has held the position since June 2021. Before his appointment at Merck Canada, Jones was VP and executive officer of primary care, specialty medicines, vaccines and rare disease for MSD Japan.
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