Design World
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The new Modular Interface System (MIS) from icotek is a solution for connecting cable management and industrial connectors. The system combines a split cable entry with the option of integrating 3A or 4A connectors directly into the frame. Suitable for this are 3A and 4A inserts from icotek and many other manufacturers. The cable entry… The post icotek introduces Modular Interface System appeared first on Design World.
Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Source: Craig Cegielski I grew up in rural Wisconsin. I had the minibike, the snowmobile and the three-wheeler and I enjoyed tinkering. So, in school, I naturally enjoyed hands-on courses and found myself taking machining, welding, automotive, all that stuff. When I was in career planning, I decided I should be a tech ed teacher. I could teach and I could be around all the stuff I like.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Image: malp/stock.adobe.com The Western Australian Government is set to provide $150 million for a new, Australia-made 50-megawatt vanadium battery in Kalgoorlie to further reinforce the Goldfields energy system and create around 150 local jobs. The battery has the potential to provide 10 hours of back-up electricity storage to provide an additional layer of protection and guard against weather events or other supply disruptions.
Mold Making Technology
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Source | Progressive Components Progressive Components , a provider of mold components and mold monitoring technologies, has acquired the OMNI Versa Slide product line from Omni Mold Systems. All future OMNI Versa Slide orders will be fulfilled seamlessly through Progressive Components, the companies say. “Progressive developed the first off-the-shelf lifter and modular cam mechanisms, and this addition of the OMNI Versa Slide product line represents a continued dedication to standards to
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The golden age of offshoring is over, and simply bringing production home isn’t enough. This eBook breaks down why smart factories are the essential path to successful onshoring in a volatile global economy. You'll explore a shift from nostalgia to reinvention: how digital-first systems, real-time feedback loops, and empowered frontline teams make onshore production faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.
Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Image: brizmaker/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Government is backing an innovative local startup, Kit Magnetics, to establish a new advanced manufacturing facility in Melbourne, creating more than 650 jobs. The company is set to establish an advanced manufacturing facility in Melbournes southeast, creating more than 140 highly skilled jobs and up to 550 indirect jobs.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Image: narawit/stock.adobe.com Australian manufacturer Orica has achieved another milestone in its decarbonisation journey, eliminating one million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent from its Kooragang Island site. The emissions reduction, which is the equivalent of taking 600,000 cars off the road, is the result of Australia’s first deployment of tertiary abatement technology on three nitric acid plants.
Mold Making Technology
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Helm Tool's collaborative model enables innovative experimentation with new materials, such as compostable plastic, to develop custom solutions. Source (All images) | Helm Tool Helm Tool has established itself as a key player, not just in producing traditional molds but also in pioneering the use of biodegradable materials. Helm Tool's unique advantage lies in its integrated approach.
Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Image: AMGC Hannover Fairs Australia, a subsidiary ofDeutsche Messe, has formed a strategic partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) forIndustrial Transformation Australia (ITA)this July. Held in conjunction with CeMAT Australia at The Dome, Sydney Olympic Park, 22-24 July 2025, the collaboration and the event are a commitment to advancing Australias manufacturing capabilities.
Automation Mag
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
According to new data, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) reported that the North American robotics market demonstrated minor overall growth in 2024, reflecting resilience and adaptability as automation strengthened its role across industries. New data reportedly reveals that North American companies ordered 31,311 robots valued at $1.963 billion, representing slight increases of 0.5 percent in units and 0.1 percent in revenue over 2023.
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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.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
How is your organization leveraging integrated security strategies to address evolving threats in a dynamic risk landscape? The evolving landscape of cyber and physical threats demands a paradigm shift in security strategy. With geopolitical tensions escalating, regulatory pressures mounting, and automation redefining operational workflows, enterprises can no longer rely on siloed defences.
Design World
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
A negative temperature coefficient (NTC) refers to any physical value that decreases as the temperature increases or vice versa. In electronics, NTC usually refers to a material’s decreasing resistance as the temperature rises. This article examines how NTC device performance is quantified and compares with other technologies like resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) and positive temperature […] The post What is negative temperature coefficient?
Automation World
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The latest ISM PMI report shows new orders, production, employment and supplier deliveries in expansion. Meanwhile, industry analysts note that industrial automation is one of the sectors growing faster than the global economy.
Bastian Solution
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
When we think about material handling automation, we often picture large-scale systems requiring significant capital and time investments. Yet, small-scale integrations can deliver transformative results for targeted challenges, offering a path to efficiency that many organizations overlook. Entry-level automation can substantially improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability—all without overhauling the entire operation and minimizing the risk to the business.
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The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr
Automation World
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Amid rapid industry change, enclosures remain a simple, but instrumental part of an increasingly distributed automation landscape.
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Vention said it’s doubled the number of partners offering automation and manufacturing components in its marketplace. | Source: Vention Vention upgraded its online marketplace with an expanded catalog and enhanced user experience. The company said this makes it simpler to find and integrate plug-and-play automation hardware on its platform. “Vention Marketplace is already one of the most popular online automation stores, and today, we’re making it even better thanks to a growin
i4.0 today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
In the world of industrial automation, selecting the right control system is a critical decision that impacts performance, cost, and flexibility. Traditionally, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have been the go-to solution for many industries. However, embedded control systems have gained traction as a more efficient and cost-effective alternative.
Canadian Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
TORONTO SolarBank is expecting to commence construction on its first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project located in Ontario during the week of Feb. 10, 2025. The project is known as SFF-06 and is located in Cramahe, Ont. The SFF-06 project is being financed through a combined loan for two projects (SFF-06 and 903) in a principal amount of $25.8 million from the Royal Bank of Canada.
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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.
i4.0 today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
An EU consortium of excellence and strength The EUSAiR project, funded by the European Commission aims to support the implementation of Regulatory Sandboxes for Artificial Intelligence in EU countries, creating controlled environments to test and validate innovative AI systems before they are placed on the market. The two-year project is led by the Italian Research Center on High Performance Computing, Big Data and Quantum Computing and involves academic excellence (Universities of Bologna and F
Canadian Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Under the leadership of Dr. Robert Elliott, Lafayette College, based in Easton, Pennsylvania, will use Sollum Technologies’ LED lighting solution to tailor optimal growing conditions for each crop. (CNW Group/Sollum Technologies) MONTRAL — Lafayette College, under the leadership of Dr. Robert Elliott, is embarking on a research initiative to measure the effects of advanced LED lighting on the growth and quality of various crops.
Seeburger
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Capgeminis IT Trends 2024 study shows that despite the exponential growth of data volumes in companies, much of the data remains hidden in silos inaccessible and unused.1 The main reason: data silos. Data silos isolate data in separate systems, preventing it from being fully leveraged for innovation, data-driven decision-making and business process optimization.
Canadian Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Vention Marketplace has doubled the number of partners offering automation and manufacturing components in its online store. (CNW Group/Vention Inc.) MONTREAL — Vention, an automation platform, has upgraded its online Marketplace with an expanded catalog and enhanced user experience. Products offered in Vention Marketplace are either designed and manufactured by Vention or curated and certified by Vention for plug-and-play compatibility.
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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
E&T
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Neoliner Origin, the worlds largest cargo ship to be powered primarily by sails, has been launched at RMK Marine shipyard in Tuzla, Turkey.
i4.0 today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
INTEGRA Biosciences WELLJET reagent dispenser now supports API commands based on the SiLA-2 standardized communication protocol for lab automation. This new functionality will make it even easier to integrate the WELLJET into automated laboratory workflows, helping labs to enhance their productivity and reproducibility. Scientists are constantly seeking ways to automate repetitive, time-consuming liquid handling tasks in order to improve their labs throughput in the face of growing workloads, an
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The PIA meditec V-RAC is designed to produce small and medium volumes of medical devices. Source: PIA Automation Medical devices require precise and consistent manufacturing. PIA Automation Holding GmbH, a provider of modular assembly lines and process automation, is highlighting the development of its V-RAC module, which can be adjusted to handle various drug-delivery devices.
i4.0 today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Enhancing efficiency and reducing cost for safety in industrial automation Ratingen, Germany – 30 January 2025 Mitsubishi Electric Europe announced the launch of the MELSEC iQ-R safety local IO modules, featuring the RX40NC6S-TS and RY48PT20S-TS. These components are designed to enhance the lineup, increase efficiency and reduce safety costs in industrial automation.
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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
The Fabricator
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
NDT weld inspection can help ensure that critical components are safe and secure.
E&T
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
esearchers at the University of Cambridge have calculated that sticking to national renewable energy targets will reduce the intensity of price spikes.
Automation Mag
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Vention has upgraded its online marketplace with an expanded catalogue and enhanced user experience, reportedly making it faster and easier to find and integrate plug-and-play automation hardware. The company shared in a press statement that products offered in Vention Marketplace are either designed and manufactured by Vention or curated and certified by Vention for plug-and-play compatibility.
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