Design World

MAY 27, 2025

AutomationDirect has introduced Patlite industrial signal beacons designed to provide visual alerts for floor personnel. The beacons are offered in three series with various single-color options and feature a Fresnel lens that distributes light evenly across the globe surface, including the top. They are IP23 rated by default and can achieve an IP65 rating with… The post AutomationDirect adds Patlite signal beacons for visual alerts appeared first on Design World.

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Image: Nick Brundle/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government has engaged with industry, community and union leaders in Wollongong on its new plans to establish NSWs first urban renewable energy zone (REZ). The REZ is planned to leverage the unique characteristics of the Illawarra region to deliver more affordable and reliable power to NSW homes and businesses.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 27, 2025

A considerable amount of engineering goes into making plastic surfaces look and feel good. To a large degree, surface texture is a user’s first impression of product quality, whether it’s on an automotive dashboard, smart phone or remote control. Plastic textures are often specified by choosing a sample reference number from one of several mold texture systems ( Figure 1 ).

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 27, 2025

Representational image. Credit: Gabriel Cassan/stock.adobe.com The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $4.4 million in funding to South32 to support the development of steam electrification pathways at the Worsley Alumina Refinery in Western Australia. The alumina refining industry is Australias largest user of industrial process heat.

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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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Mold Making Technology

MAY 27, 2025

Source | Progressive Components Progressive Components ’ Spring Cup ejector system component is designed to speed up and simplify the safe assembly of spring-loaded ejector systems, helping to prevent damage to ejector pins and components, and optimize valuable space within a mold’s design. Because mold assembly can be cumbersome and unsafe when overcoming spring pressure within an ejector system, Spring Cups enable all ejection components to be installed first, without the ejector s

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 27, 2025

Combilift has expanded its popular FSE range with the launch of the Combi-FSE 8000 an 8-tonne capacity, four-wheel electric sideloader designed to meet the increasing demand for high-capacity, emission-free handling of long and bulky loads. Making its debut at Ligna in Hannover, the Combi-FSE 8000 delivers all the proven advantages of the smaller FSE models such as class-leading operator visibility, low maintenance, and patented traction control now scaled up for more intensive, heavy-duty en

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 27, 2025

The RIVR mobile robot is equipped with a secure package-carrying ‘backpack.’ | Credit: RIVR The future of e-commerce delivery is rolling into Austin. Veho Tech Inc., an alternative parcel-delivery platform, has teamed up with Swiss robotics innovator RIVR to launch a robotic delivery pilot program. This partnership marks RIVRs inaugural deployment of its legged and wheeled robots in the U.S.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 27, 2025

Veho, the technology company that operates a parcel delivery platform in the US, and RIVR, a physical AI and robotics developer, have launched an initiative to improve e-commerce delivery experience and efficiency through the use of parcel delivery robots.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 27, 2025

Combilift continues to push the boundaries of innovation in material handling with the launch of the Combi Load Xtender, a new pantograph-style load extender that allows full truck or container loading from one side only increasing efficiency, improving safety, and optimising space usage. Unveiled at Ligna 2025, the Combi Load Xtender has been designed as a versatile and powerful solution for businesses operating in restricted loading areas, or where double-side access to trailers or rail wagon

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The Fabricator

MAY 27, 2025

GTI Energy, a division of Buffalo, N.Y.-based GTI Fabrication, a contract manufacturer of mission critical equipment, has announced plans to open a 530,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 27, 2025

Image Source: Starcom/Stock.adobe.com Implementing embedded edge security through confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) has dramatically increased the attack surface of many sectors, including manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and energy. Compared to the recent past, there are far more systems at the network edge, and these systems are often positioned outside conventional security perimeters.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 27, 2025

Matrix Machine is an aerospace manufacturer that specializes in flat parts such as electronics covers for satellites and control panels for fighter jets. For decades, the company has outsourced blank preparation to California-based TCI to free up capacity and reduce scrap. Source: Matrix Machine In the metallic hum of a California machine shop, a technician slides an aluminum part across a granite inspection table.

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The Fabricator

MAY 27, 2025

Do your customers need sheet metal or plate with a rounded edge? Are employees spending hours with an angle grinder? Theres a better way for metal fabrication shops.

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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.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 27, 2025

TRUMPF Inc. has officially opened the TRUMPF Smart Factory Connecticut in Farmington, boosting local manufacturing and showcasing advanced automation. Smart Factory Demonstrates Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities Operational since May 20, the TRUMPF Smart Factory Connecticut uses high-tech TRUMPF machines to produce parts for U.S.-built equipment. Manufacturers can explore automation, data-driven production, and workforce integration at the facility.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 27, 2025

Source: Zoller Zoller Inc. officially launched the 2026 Toolroom of the Year competition during its Open House and Technology Days events in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Mississauga, Ontario. The competition, first introduced in the summer of 2023, celebrates manufacturers who use Zoller technology to optimize cutting tool management and maximize shop floor efficiency.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 27, 2025

Combilift introduces the new Combilift 8T electric sideloader, the Combi-FSE 8000. This robust machine expands the companys popular FSE range and meets growing demand for zero-emission, high-capacity handling. It is ideal for long, heavy, and bulky loads in confined or indoor environments. Unveiled at Ligna in Hannover, the Combi-FSE 8000 builds on the strengths of the smaller FSE models.

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Plastics Today

MAY 27, 2025

Materials supplier Syensqo partners with Boeing to advance lightweight technology for high-temperature applications.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 27, 2025

Source: Datanomix Datanomix ’s Delivery Track solution is designed to eliminate the lack of visibility into on-time delivery (OTD) and the projected completion time of jobs. Delivery Track is a user-friendly set of dashboards that provides process visibility, enabling manufacturers to intervene if necessary to keep jobs on target. There are three methods of predicting delivery that align with customer requirements: Delivery by Job: Ideal for shops that run multi-day jobs, this mode enables

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Plastics Today

MAY 27, 2025

Lectra introduces Valia, a cloud-based AI platform that works with advanced cutting systems to optimize automotive interior production, addressing material costs and workforce challenges.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 27, 2025

VANCOUVER — BTQ Technologies Corp., a quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ICTK Co., Ltd., a South Korea-based company involved in hardware-level security technologies. Through this strategic collaboration, the two companies hope to develop new hardware systems designed to be secure in the age of quantum computing.

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Plastics Today

MAY 27, 2025

Explore cutting-edge EV battery tech at Battery Show Europe 2025. From myth-busting aging studies to solid-state innovations, discover the future of electric mobility and sustainable energy storage.

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Control.com

MAY 27, 2025

Leuze has expanded its identification portfolio to include two new lines of RFID readers, the RDH 100 with a compact build and the RDH 200 with near field communication (NFC) technology.

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Plastics Today

MAY 27, 2025

Borealis is expanding production capacity for its Daploy high melt strength polypropylene to address growing global demand for sustainable foam solutions.

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The Fabricator

MAY 27, 2025

Buell Motorcycles has announced it will expand its production capabilities by investing $18.5 million in Cascade Township, Mich.

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Plastics Today

MAY 27, 2025

Two nearly identical lawsuits seeking class-action certification target Ziploc and Rubbermaid products.

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Manufacturing

The Fabricator

MAY 27, 2025

Boschert USA has announced the availability of the Gizelis ETC tool change system for press brake tools.

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Plastics Today

MAY 27, 2025

AE Global and rePurpose Global introduce Plastic Negative and Plastic Neutral icons that are already appearing on brands packaging.

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The Fabricator

MAY 27, 2025

Combilift has introduced the Combi-FSE 8000, an 8.8-ton-capacity, four-wheel electric sideloader designed to handle long and bulky loads.

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