Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The University of Illinois used the lightweight Stretch mobile manipulator in its study. | Source: Hello Robot The Mather Institute recently recognized a study on how to build better assistive-care robots with a Bronze Award in the 2024 Innovative Research on Aging Awards. Led by a researcher with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the study investigated how to customize assistive robots to better meet the needs of individuals with mobility disabilities.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Image: AA+W/stock.adobe.com The Miles Government has committed $53 million across five grants programs to develop quantum and advanced technologies under its nation-leading Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy. Applications for these technologies include Quantum computing, novel materials and biomedicine. Quantum science explores the behaviour of particles and energy at the atomic and sub-atomic scale, with the potential to transform industry.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Closure to make way for greener electric arc furnace deals heavy blow to local people and ends ability to make ‘virgin steel’ The steel town of Port Talbot is braced for the shutdown of the final furnace at its plant on Monday which will result in heavy job losses and deal a devastating blow to communities in south Wales. Tata Steel has begun the process of winding down operations at blast furnace 4 at Port Talbot and engineers have already started altering the raw materials poured into the top

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Control.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Emerson aims to simplify a multi-vendor edge environment with an open standard initiative, Linux Foundation’s Project Margo. This partnership will further advance AI integration and data analytics.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Image: Hanwha Defence Minister for Jobs and Industry Natalie Hutchins visited the Hanwha Defence Australia stand at the 2024 Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition to announce the successful recipients of rounds 3 and 4 of the Supply Chain Uplift Program (SCUP). Funding of $827,000 has been awarded to 13* Victorian businesses to help them better compete for and win projects as part of the supply chain for Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) and other major defence businesses.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Image: Roel/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government is rolling out its Reliable Renewables Plan, with the next steps announced for the Southern Ocean offshore wind zone. Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm has been preliminarily offered a feasibility licence for a potential offshore wind farm to be developed by Alinta Energy and Parkwind, which is part of JERA Nex.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Figure 1: Differential gaging process. Source: Mahr Inc. The differential gaging process uses two sensing devices and combines the results into one measurement. The measured dimension is the change in the position of the two sensing components. Differential gaging has advantages over standard, comparative measurements using a single sensing head against a fixed reference surface.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Image: Kito PWB Manufacturers’ Monthly delves into how the Kito EQ electric chain hoist redefines manufacturing standards, with its advanced features driving improvements in efficiency, safety, and productivity. In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, reliable, efficient, and safe lifting solutions are essential. The Kito EQ electric chain hoist offered by Kito Crosby Australia stands out, offering advanced features that enhance operational efficiency, ensure safety, and boost productiv

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Robots and automation have expanded at different rates, depending on the industry. Construction is widely regarded as conservative in its interest in new technologies. However, in its 2024 “Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Benchmarking Report,” BuiltWorlds reported that industry attitudes are starting to change. BuiltWorlds is a Chicago-based member network dedicated to inspiring and advancing innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Image: brizmaker/stokc.adobe.com Smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies Limited has entered the net-zero modular housing market through a pilot with Prefabulous, a leading Australian modular housing manufacturer. ClearVue is providing a combination of its advanced solar PV glazing and integrated solar cladding panels for use in a Prefabulous ‘FabZero’ Prototype.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

With its launch of SmartBox 2.0, Mazak takes safe and secure machine connectivity to the next level. Building on the company’s original SmartBox digital integration technology, Mazak has developed this latest version with several new features and enhanced connectivity. The new SmartBox 2.0 introduces MQTT and OPC communication protocols, which significantly improve data exchange and interoperability with a broad range of industrial systems.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Image: trodler1/stock.adobe.com Semiconductor developer and trailblazer in quantum technology and medical diagnostics industries, Archer Materials Limited, has developed a highly manufacturable carbon film with attractive quantum properties including long room temperature electron spin lifetimes. The development was made by the quantum team in its ongoing work on creating a scale-up path for carbon nano-onions (“CNOs”) and developing manufacturable methods for producing CNOs.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Following sling angle recommendations is critical to properly addressing lifting loads. In the realm of lifting, the number one priority isn’t just getting something off the ground and relocated, it’s worker safety. That is widely known. No company wants to put its employees’ safety in jeopardy. Injury on a personal level is regrettable and can be tragic, and on a business level, very costly in terms of time, money, fines, litigation, and productivity.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Image: marcin jucha/stock.adobe.com As part of a newly-signed power purchase agreement with Pacific Energy, Horizon Power will provide power to Exmouth with a mix of large-scale and rooftop solar , battery storage, and, only when needed, gas-fired generation. The agreement will involve construction of a 9.6-megawatt (MW) solar farm and two batteries with a combined 10MW/49.6MWh capacity adjacent to the existing Exmouth Power Station. “This project will see Exmouth become a hub for renewabl

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

According to Epicor’s new “ Future of Work in Manufacturing ” report, a significant gap exists between how manufacturing managers and frontline workers perceive workplace morale. In 2024, 57% of managers rated their morale as high compared to only 45% of workers, highlighting a potential disconnect in understanding and addressing employee engagement.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Image: MISA The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (Manufacturing Alliance) has established its new office in Canberra to provide a permanent base for local staff and enhance connections with regional partners. Manufacturing Alliance CEO, Sharon Robertson, said the office will strengthen workforce planning and skills development and links with unions, industry, and government.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The most compact platform in KUKA’s high-performance P-series to date, the KMP 600P has an excellent price-performance ratio and is fitting for companies of all industries that want to make their production or intralogistics more efficient. Due to differential drive technology, the platform can not only move forwards and backwards, but can also turn on the spot and take curves with a defined radius.

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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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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Source: Unisig Deep Hole Drilling Machines & Systems Unisig ’s next-generation operating system is designed to improve the human-robot interface and reduce programming times. This custom operating system, featured on Unisig’s UNE6-2i-750-CR small-diameter gundrilling machine, can streamline the setup of dozens of different part handling combinations to reduce part setup times by 80% or more.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The ANCA Female Machinist Award is judged by a panel of experienced professionals who evaluate candidates on their problem-solving skills, tool design capabilities and ability to think critically and find innovative solutions. Stephanie Chrystal’s achievements, including her role in overcoming production challenges and her contributions to training and team development, exemplify the excellence this award seeks to recognize.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

DME Company ’s EcoOne hot runner system, a configurable manifold and component system for time and cost-sensitive commodity applications, has been expanded to include a single drop nozzle (hot sprue bushing), a 16-drop system and larger manifolds (600mm × 600mm) to complement the initially released one, two, four and eight-drop system family.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Source: Sandvik Coromant (all images) Stephanie Chrystal, geometric grinding specialist at the Sandvik Coromant Westminster Solid Round Tools Production Unit, is named this year’s winner of the ANCA Female Machinist Award. ANCA says the award celebrates outstanding female machinists’ achievements in the tool and cutter grinding industry, recognizing those who are passionate about their work, dedicated to excellence and committed to advancing the field.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Source | Walter USA LLC Walter USA LLC has expanded the product range of the Xtra-tec XT M5137 shoulder milling cutter. With a 90° approach angle, the cutter is suitable for face milling, shoulder milling, ramping, pocket milling and circular interpolation. The indexable inserts for the cutter feature an extended range of corner radii by adding r = 0.8 mm for the TNMU11T3 and r = 1.2 and 1.6 mm for the TNMU1605.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The medical imaging industry is undergoing a profound transformation, fueled by rapid advancements in technology and the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI). As healthcare systems worldwide grapple with rising demand for diagnostic imaging , radiologists face increasing workloads, a global shortage of skilled professionals, and escalating costs.

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Metrology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Manufacturing has always been about precision. However, as the demands for higher quality, faster production, and reduced waste intensify, the need for metrology solutions that can keep pace with these requirements has become more critical than ever. The post September 2024 Metrology News Magazine appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The medical imaging industry is undergoing a profound transformation, fueled by rapid advancements in technology and the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI). As healthcare systems worldwide grapple with rising demand for diagnostic imaging , radiologists face increasing workloads, a global shortage of skilled professionals, and escalating costs.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

As a consequence of changes in strategic direction at Sandvik, the engineer-to-order business of DWFritz Automation has been divested and the decision to seek an exit of the minority stake in AM company BEAMIT has been made. The post Sandvik Exits Non-Strategic Businesses appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Opening the door for the next stage of robotic automation, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) for more intelligent robotic systems, Yaskawa is pleased to announce the launch of the Motoman NEXT platform for use in North American markets. Created through cooperation between Yaskawa Electric Corporation and a network of industry and technical partners, this next-generation robot platform is the first in the industrial robot sector to have autonomous adaptivity and an open

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Metrology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Allowing for faster, more accurate batch inspections and maintaining tight tolerances, particularly in the measurement of micro pins, the implementation of the Baty Venture FV has boosted inspection speed whilst simultaneously increasing accuracy and repeatability. The post New Levels of Accuracy Achieved With Fully Automated Non-Contact Measuring System appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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